Recent advances in the design, synthesis, and wearable applications of luminescent fibers and textiles
摘要
Fluorescent fibers/textiles combining outstanding optical performance with excellent flexibility show great promise for wearable applications and the Internet of Things (IoT). Nevertheless, the poor stability of the post-organized phosphor-based fibers/textiles and the high-cost/high-precision technology of the electroluminescence fibers could terribly hinder their wide applications. Owing to the high-efficiency/tunable luminescent properties and solution process, the perovskite materials and organic semiconductors are purposely employed to form the desired fluorescent fibers/textiles via the spinning chemistry strategy. Recently, these prepared fluorescent fibers/textiles were also successfully applied to sensors, information displays, optical communications, and health monitoring. Herein, we provide a comprehensive overview of recent progress in fluorescent fibers/textiles, covering spinning techniques, emitter design, and wearable applications. Furthermore, we also highlight the key challenges and their future research directions in fine design and synthesis of fluorescent fibers/textiles, as well as their system integration for practical wearable applications.