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Recent Advances in Electrospun Nanofiber-Based Wearable Sweat Sensors
Xuecui Mei1, Xiaoxue Liu2, Xin Peng3
1School of Mechanical Engineering, Hubei Provincial Engineering Research Center of Key Technologies in Modern Paper and Hygiene Products Manufacturing, Hubei Engineering University, Xiaogan 432000, China.
ACS Sensors
|May 13, 2026
Summary
Electrospun nanofibers offer versatile properties for wearable sensors. This review details their use in wearable sweat sensors, covering design, fabrication, and applications.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Electrospun nanofibers possess unique properties like high porosity and flexibility, making them suitable for wearable sensor applications.
- Wearable sweat sensors are gaining traction for continuous health monitoring.
- Research on electrospun nanofibers for wearable sweat sensors has significantly increased.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive review of electrospun nanofiber-based wearable sweat sensors.
- To cover structural design, device fabrication, and potential applications.
- To inform researchers about advancements and stimulate innovation.
Main Methods:
- Review of fundamental aspects of electrospun nanofibers (formation, processing, materials, morphology).
- Analysis of key components in wearable sweat sensors (reagent matrices, signal enhancers, substrates, collection).
- Systematic review of recent applications and discussion of challenges.
Main Results:
- Electrospun nanofibers are adaptable for various wearable sensor functions.
- Detailed analysis of functional mechanisms, advantages, and limitations of nanofibers in sweat sensors.
- Overview of current applications and future potential.
Conclusions:
- Electrospun nanofibers are a promising material for advanced wearable sweat sensors.
- Further research is needed to overcome challenges and unlock full potential.
- This review consolidates current knowledge and highlights future directions.
