The question behind this study
This review explores how carbon and metal nanomaterials and hydrogels give microfibers multiple functions. Applications span textile sensors, biosensing, drug delivery and tissue fabrication.
What the study shows
The review covers multifunctional fibers incorporating carbon/metal nanomaterials and hydrogels.
It links textile sensing, biosensing, drug delivery and tissue fabrication through fiber functionalization.
Open questions
Which tests can assess electrical stability and biological function together?
Conditions for comparison
Keep pressure, strain and chemical-sensing measures separate, and compare matched fiber structures and use environments.
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Abstract-based introductionSources used in this summary
This summary draws on the main text and original figures. The complete supplementary materials and underlying data have not been independently reviewed. Individual cited studies were not all read in full.