Research progress of flexible composite conductive fiber in smart textiles

doi:10.19398/j.att.202108003

Abstract

Abstract: The development and application of smart textiles are the concentrated embodiment of various high-tech textiles and have shown a trend of rapid development in recent years. As a research hotspot in the field of smart textiles, flexible conductive fibers have attracted much attention due to their excellent mechanical properties, outstanding electrical and optical functional characteristics. They have huge application prospects in flexible integrated electronics, such as flexible sensing and flexible electrodes. This paper reviews the current research progress of flexible composite conductive fibers, systematically reviews the classification, preparation methods and application status of conductive fibers, and prospects the main development trends and technical challenges faced by flexible composite conductive fibers.

Key words: smart textile, composite conductive fibers, intelligent textile materials, fiber-based flexible wearable device, electrode materials

摘要： 智能纺织品的应用是各类新材料、新技术在纺织产业中的综合表现,近年来呈现高速发展态势。为推动柔性复合导电纤维在纺织领域智能化、集成化方面的应用,助力于纺织产业的智能化转型,系统性地综述了不同材料制备柔性复合导电纤维的导电机制,这些材料包括金属纳米材料、导电高分子材料、碳纳米材料以及以MXene为代表的其他材料等;总结了柔性复合导电纤维的制备方法;着重介绍了纤维基应变传感器、纤维基超级电容器以及纤维基纳米发电机等柔性电子设备在智能纺织品中的应用;最后指出功能集成型、可持续自供电、低能耗、绿色无害是柔性复合导电纤维未来的发展趋势。

关键词: 智能纺织品, 复合导电纤维, 智能纺织材料, 纤维基可穿戴设备, 电极材料

CLC Number:

TB333

ZHU Shiqian, TAN Yini, LIU Xiaogang. Research progress of flexible composite conductive fiber in smart textiles[J]. Advanced Textile Technology, 2022, 30(4): 1-11.

朱诗倩, 谈伊妮, 刘晓刚. 柔性复合导电纤维在智能纺织品中的研究进展[J]. 现代纺织技术, 2022, 30(4): 1-11.

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