Flexible fiber sensors are essential components of wearable electronics, offering excellent flexibility, biocompatibility, and integration into smart textiles. However, traditional fabrication methods often involve complex procedures and are limited in scalability. Now, researchers from the Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, led by Prof. Ting Zhang and Prof. Haisheng Chen, have presented a comprehensive review on thermally drawn flexible fiber sensors (TDFSs). This work highlights how the thermal drawing process enables low-cost, large-scale production of multifunctional fiber sensors for a wide range of applications.
Why Thermally Drawn Fiber Sensors Matter
Innovative Design and Features
Applications and Future Outlook
This comprehensive review provides a roadmap for the development of next-generation flexible sensors using the thermal drawing process. It underscores the potential of TDFSs to revolutionize wearable technology, biomedical devices, and smart systems. Stay tuned for more innovations from Prof. Ting Zhang and Prof. Haisheng Chen’s team at the Chinese Academy of Sciences!
Nano-Micro Letters
Experimental study
Thermally Drawn Flexible Fiber Sensors: Principles, Materials, Structures, and Applications
18-Jul-2025