The development of fiber materials has accompanied the evolution of human civilization for
centuries. Recent advances in materials science and chemistry offered fibers new …

Fibers, originating from nature and mastered by human, have woven their way throughout
the entire history of human civilization. Recent developments in semiconducting polymer …

Soft robotics inspired by the movement of living organisms, with excellent adaptability and
accuracy for accomplishing tasks, are highly desirable for efficient operations and safe …

Silicon (Si) is one of the most promising anode materials for the next generation of lithium-
ion battery (LIB) due to its high specific capacity, low lithiation potential, and natural …

Thermoelectrics, enabling the direct conversion between heat and electrical energy, exhibit
great potentials for employing to localized power generation and refrigeration. Their unique …

Smart textiles are composed of multi-structured functional materials capable of producing
sensory responses and energy in response to environmental, chemical and physical stimuli …

In our day-to-day lives, advances in lightweight and flexible photovoltaics will promote a new
generation of soft electronics and machines requiring high power-per-weight. Ultrathin …

Spider silk is a natural polymeric fiber with high tensile strength, toughness, and has distinct
thermal, optical, and biocompatible properties. The mechanical properties of spider silk are …

Benefiting from inherent lightweight, flexibility, and good adaptability to human body,
functional textiles are attracting tremendous attention to cope with wearable issues in …

The rapid development of flexible electronics has resulted in serious pollution in the form of
electronic waste. Accordingly, recyclability is highly desirable for these devices, but this …