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Electrically Active Polymer Micro/Nanofibers via Electrospinning/Electrowriting for Sensing and Biomedical
Chen Sang1, Milad Razbin1, Danish Tahir1
1School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
|June 1, 2026
Summary
Electrically active polymer nanofibers show promise for advanced sensing and biomedical uses. This review covers their materials, fabrication, designs, and applications, highlighting future directions.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Polymer Science
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Electrically active polymer-based micro/nanofibers are gaining attention for signal generation and modulation.
- Their high surface area, tunable architecture, and flexibility suit sensing and biomedical applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in electrically active micro/nanofibers.
- To focus on material-property relationships, fabrication, structural designs, and applications.
Main Methods:
- Discussion of conductive and piezoelectric polymers and their composites.
- Analysis of electrospinning and electrowriting techniques influencing fiber properties.
- Exploration of structural designs like layered, core-shell, and Janus architectures.
Main Results:
- Fabrication methods significantly impact fiber morphology, alignment, and microstructure.
- Diverse structural designs enable tailored functionalities for specific applications.
- Key applications include physical/chemical sensors, drug delivery, wound dressing, and tissue regeneration.
Conclusions:
- Electrically active nanofibers offer versatile platforms for next-generation technologies.
- Further research is needed to address current challenges and unlock full potential.
- Future directions focus on intelligent, functional fiber platforms for advanced applications.
