Issue 12, 2021

Smart fibers for energy conversion and storage

Abstract

Fibers have played a critical role in the long history of human development. They are the basic building blocks of textiles. Synthetic fibers not only make clothes stronger and more durable, but are also customizable and cheaper. The growth of miniature and wearable electronics has promoted the development of smart and multifunctional fibers. Particularly, the incorporation of functional semiconductors and electroactive materials in fibers has opened up the field of fiber electronics. The energy supply system is the key branch for fiber electronics. Herein, after a brief introduction on the history of smart and functional fibers, we review the current state of advanced functional fibers for their application in energy conversion and storage, focusing on nanogenerators, solar cells, supercapacitors and batteries. Subsequently, the importance of the integration of fiber-shaped energy conversion and storage devices via smart structure design is discussed. Finally, the challenges and future direction in this field are highlighted. Through this review, we hope to inspire scientists with different research backgrounds to enter this multi-disciplinary field to promote its prosperity and development and usher in a truly new era of smart fibers.

Graphical abstract: Smart fibers for energy conversion and storage

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
27 Dec. 2020
First published
29 Apr. 2021

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2021,50, 7009-7061

Smart fibers for energy conversion and storage

W. Ma, Y. Zhang, S. Pan, Y. Cheng, Z. Shao, H. Xiang, G. Chen, L. Zhu, W. Weng, H. Bai and M. Zhu, Chem. Soc. Rev., 2021, 50, 7009 DOI: 10.1039/D0CS01603A

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