Structural design of light-emitting fibers and fabrics for wearable and smart devices

Yu, X, Chen, L, Zhang, J, Yan, W, Hughes-Riley, T ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8020-430X, Cheng, Y and Zhu, M, 2024. Structural design of light-emitting fibers and fabrics for wearable and smart devices. Science Bulletin. ISSN 2095-9273

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Abstract

Flexible light-emitting fibers and fabrics serve to bridge human–machine interactions. The desire for practi-cal applications and the commercialization of flexible light-emitting fibers has accelerated structural progress and improvements. This review focuses on the structural design of light-emitting fibers and fabrics, starting with a summary of design principles, emission mechanisms, and structural evolution of coaxial structured light-emitting fibers. Subsequently, we explore recent advances in the helical structure design strategies that boost the mechanical sensitivity of light-emitting fibers. Following that, we analyze continuous preparation processes and the development of large-area intelligent light-emitting fabrics based on interwoven structures. Examples based on stiff and rigid inorganic-based light-emitting diodes integrated into flexible systems are al-so presented. Finally, we discuss the current challenges and future opportunities for light-emitting applications in the field of wearable and smart devices.

Item Type:	Journal article
Publication Title:	Science Bulletin
Creators:	Yu, X., Chen, L., Zhang, J., Yan, W., Hughes-Riley, T., Cheng, Y. and Zhu, M.
Publisher:	Elsevier BV
Date:	31 May 2024
ISSN:	2095-9273
Identifiers:	Number Type 10.1016/j.scib.2024.05.042 DOI 1910354 Other
Divisions:	Schools > Nottingham School of Art & Design
Record created by:	Laura Ward
Date Added:	05 Jul 2024 10:15
Last Modified:	05 Jul 2024 10:15
URI:	https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/51693

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