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Nano- and Micro-Polymer Fibers for Smart Actuation: Fabrication Methods and Applications-A Review
Tarek Dayyoub1, Kabiru Haruna1, Mohannad Mayyas1,2
1Interdisciplinary Research Center for Advanced Materials (IRC-AM), King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia.
Gels (Basel, Switzerland)
|June 26, 2026
Summary
This review details polymer fiber fabrication methods, including electrospinning and spinning techniques. It highlights their use in smart materials for actuation, guiding future development.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Polymer Science
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Polymeric fibers are essential functional materials with desirable properties like low cost, recyclability, and stability.
- They can be produced at micro- and nanoscale dimensions via diverse processing methods.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive review of polymer fiber preparation techniques.
- To explore polymeric fibers as smart materials for actuation applications.
- To link fabrication strategies with structure-property-function relationships for advanced applications.
Main Methods:
- Electrospinning
- Melt and solution blowing
- Dry and wet spinning
- Template synthesis
- Phase separation
- Self-assembly
Main Results:
- Systematic discussion of technical principles, advantages, and limitations of each fabrication method.
- Exploration of stimulus-responsive fiber systems including shape memory, hydrogel, liquid crystal, and electroactive polymers.
- Establishment of a framework connecting fabrication, structure, properties, and function.
Conclusions:
- The review offers practical guidance for material selection in polymer fiber development.
- It aims to accelerate the creation of next-generation smart polymer fibers for actuation and multifunctional uses.
