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ArticleNature protocols2024

Design and fabrication of wearable electronic textiles using twisted fiber-based threads.

Kailin Zhang, Xiang Shi, Haibo Jiang, Kaiwen Zeng, Zihao Zhou, Peng Zhai, Lihua Zhang, Huisheng Peng

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Article in Nature protocols, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 18 papers.

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8 authors.

Kailin Zhang *State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Institute of Fiber Materials and Devices, and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Xiang Shi *State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Institute of Fiber Materials and Devices, and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Haibo Jiang *State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Institute of Fiber Materials and Devices, and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Kaiwen Zeng *State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Institute of Fiber Materials and Devices, and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Zihao ZhouState Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Institute of Fiber Materials and Devices, and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Peng ZhaiThe Institute of AI and Robotics, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.ORCID 0000-0002-1374-7969
Lihua ZhangThe Institute of AI and Robotics, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.ORCID 0000-0003-0467-4347
Huisheng PengState Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Institute of Fiber Materials and Devices, and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, China. penghs@fudan.edu.cn.ORCID 0000-0002-2142-2945

Funding

China Postdoctoral Science Foundation KLH1717015China Postdoctoral Science Foundation VLH1717003Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China (Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology) 2022YFA1200023National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China) 22105045Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality (Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission) 20JC1414902Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality (Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission) 21511104900
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Mono-dimensional fiber-based electronics can effectively address the growing demand for improved wearable electronic devices because of their exceptional flexibility and stretchability. For practical applications, functional fiber electronic devices need to be integrated into more powerful and versatile systems to execute complex tasks that cannot be completed by single-fiber devices. Existing techniques, such as printing and sintering, reduce the flexibility and cause low connection strength of fiber-based electronic devices because of the high curvature of the fiber. Here, we outline a twisting fabrication process for fiber electrodes, which can be woven into functional threads and integrated within textiles. The design of the twisted thread structure for fiber devices ensures stable interfacing and good flexibility, while the textile structure features easily accessible, interlaced points for efficient circuit connections. Electronic textiles can be customized to act as displays, health monitors and power sources. We detail three main fabrication sections, including the fabrication of the fiber electrodes, their twisting into electronic threads and their assembly into functional textile-based devices. The procedures require ~10 d and are easily reproducible by researchers with expertise in fabricating energy and electronic devices.

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ElectrodesEquipment DesignTextilesWearable Electronic DevicesElectronics

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