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Scalable and stretchable 1D multifunctional fibers for multimodal sensing and stimulation
Junyi Yin1,2, Jinjin Zhu3, Shaolei Wang2
1Hangzhou Institute of Technology, Xidian University, Hangzhou, China.
Nature Communications
|March 12, 2026
Summary
Researchers developed stretchable multifunctional fibers using liquid metal and stable electrodes for advanced bioelectronics. These fibers offer improved electrical performance and biocompatibility for wearable medical devices.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Bioelectronics
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- One-dimensional (1D) multifunctional fibers are crucial for interfacing with biological tissues due to their geometry.
- Efficient charge transport and conformal contact are key requirements for advanced bioelectronic applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a scalable and cost-effective method for fabricating stretchable multifunctional fibers.
- To integrate liquid metal with tissue-interfacing electrodes for enhanced performance and versatility.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a solution-deposition strategy for fiber fabrication.
- Integrated liquid metal with electrochemically stable electrodes.
- Fabricated stretchable multifunctional fibers combining electrodes and conductive pathways.
Main Results:
- Achieved scalable and cost-effective production of stretchable multifunctional fibers.
- Demonstrated maintained conductivity under strain (stretching and bending).
- Observed lower impedance and higher signal stability during physiological monitoring and electrical stimulation.
Conclusions:
- The developed fiber offers a robust platform for next-generation 1D bioelectronics.
- Excellent biocompatibility and mechanical compliance suit wearable systems and long-term biomedical use.
- Versatile applications include electrophysiological sensing, nerve stimulation, and wireless energy transmission.
