Thermally Drawn Super‐Elastic Multifunctional Fiber Sensor for Human Movement Monitoring and Joule Heating (Adv. Mater. Technol. 11/2023)

Multifunctional Fiber Sensors Demand for smart electronic textiles has led to interest in fiber-shaped sensing devices. Elastic fiber sensors offer wider strain monitoring range and adaptability. In article number 2202079, Jian Fang, Yuqing Liu, and co-workers fabricate highly stretchable elastomeric fibers with copper particle-mixed liquid metal electrodes using a thermally drawn process. The composite fiber has excellent mechanical properties and can detect large strain and light objects. It can also be used as an electric heater and integrated into fabric. This work shows potential for multifunctional wearable sensing devices.