This study presents the design and fabrication of intelligent perceptual textiles based on conductive silk fibroin-based ionic hydrogel (SIH) fibers. These fibers possess excellent mechanical properties, including high tensile strength (up to 55 MPa), high extensibility (up to 530%), and stable ionic conductivity (0.45 S·m⁻¹). The SIH fibers are fabricated through a continuous wet spinning process, incorporating ionic liquid ([Emim]BF₄), glycerol, and natural silk fibroin. The resulting fibers are used to create textiles capable of sensing external dangers (fire, water, sharp objects) and accurately detecting human touch, serving as convenient human-machine interfaces.
The SIH fibers exhibit remarkable mechanical and electrical properties, including high tensile strength, excellent ionic conductivity, and stability under various mechanical deformations. These properties make them suitable for applications in smart textiles, such as protective gloves for robots that can detect and respond to hazards. Additionally, the textiles can precisely detect and locate finger touch, enabling human-machine interaction.
The study demonstrates the potential of SIH fibers in developing next-generation smart wearables with enhanced functionality and comfort. The textiles can be used for remote control, communication, and assistance for the elderly or patients. The SIH fibers are also biocompatible, sustainable, and biodegradable, making them an excellent candidate for future wearable technologies. The research highlights the importance of integrating perceptual functions into textiles, which can revolutionize human interaction with electronic devices and contribute to the development of intelligent wearables.This study presents the design and fabrication of intelligent perceptual textiles based on conductive silk fibroin-based ionic hydrogel (SIH) fibers. These fibers possess excellent mechanical properties, including high tensile strength (up to 55 MPa), high extensibility (up to 530%), and stable ionic conductivity (0.45 S·m⁻¹). The SIH fibers are fabricated through a continuous wet spinning process, incorporating ionic liquid ([Emim]BF₄), glycerol, and natural silk fibroin. The resulting fibers are used to create textiles capable of sensing external dangers (fire, water, sharp objects) and accurately detecting human touch, serving as convenient human-machine interfaces.
The SIH fibers exhibit remarkable mechanical and electrical properties, including high tensile strength, excellent ionic conductivity, and stability under various mechanical deformations. These properties make them suitable for applications in smart textiles, such as protective gloves for robots that can detect and respond to hazards. Additionally, the textiles can precisely detect and locate finger touch, enabling human-machine interaction.
The study demonstrates the potential of SIH fibers in developing next-generation smart wearables with enhanced functionality and comfort. The textiles can be used for remote control, communication, and assistance for the elderly or patients. The SIH fibers are also biocompatible, sustainable, and biodegradable, making them an excellent candidate for future wearable technologies. The research highlights the importance of integrating perceptual functions into textiles, which can revolutionize human interaction with electronic devices and contribute to the development of intelligent wearables.