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Smart Janus textiles for biofluid management in wearable applications
Xiangnan Li1, Qiyu Wang1, Lixiang Zheng1
1Institute for Advanced Study, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518060, P.R. China.
Iscience
|March 14, 2024
Summary
Smart Janus textiles with unique wettability offer advanced biofluid management for wearables. This review covers their design, fabrication, and applications in thermal regulation, sensing, and wound care, highlighting future potential.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Textile Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Janus textiles possess asymmetric wettability, enabling efficient biofluid management.
- These smart textiles are crucial for advanced wearable applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in smart Janus textiles for biofluid control and monitoring.
- To explore their applications in wearable technologies.
Main Methods:
- Summarizing design configurations and fabrication strategies for Janus textiles.
- Highlighting asymmetric generation and decoration techniques.
Main Results:
- Janus textiles demonstrate diverse applications: thermal management, sweat sensing, hemostatic wound dressings, and protective gear.
- They enable directional sweat transport, enhanced cooling, humidity control, and antibacterial properties.
Conclusions:
- Smart Janus textiles offer innovative solutions for biofluid management in wearables.
- Challenges in durability, biocompatibility, and scalability exist, alongside significant future opportunities.
