Scalable fibers with light-emitting, self-healing and magnetic properties could enhance human-robot interactions

A team has developed flexible fibers with self-healing, light-emitting and magnetic properties. The scalable hydrogel-clad ionotronic nickel-core electroluminescent (SHINE) fiber is bendable, emits highly visible light, and can automatically repair itself after being cut, regaining nearly 100% of its original brightness. In addition, the fiber can be powered wirelessly and manipulated physically using magnetic forces. With multiple useful features incorporated into a single device, the fiber finds potential applications as light-emitting soft robotic fibers and interactive displays. It can also be woven into smart textiles. The team's research was published in Nature Communications on 3 December 2024. The researchers include interdisciplinary scientists from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering under the College of Design and Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS) who collaborated with the Institute for Health Innovation & Technology (iHealthtech) at NUS.

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