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Scientists enhance high-resolution distributed temperature sensing using plastic optical fibers
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Scientists enhance high-resolution distributed temperature sensing using plastic optical fibers

This figure illustrates the result of distributed temperature sensing using a perfluorinated graded-index plastic optical fiber (POF). The top diagram shows the structure...

Eco-friendly artificial muscle fibers can produce and store energy
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Eco-friendly artificial muscle fibers can produce and store energy

Graphical abstract. Comparison of the conceptual diagram and major performance of biomass-based artificial muscle fiber that can produce and store energy. Credit: Chemical...

Fabric woven with metal fibers can keep cold-sensitive electric vehicles warm
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Fabric woven with metal fibers can keep cold-sensitive electric vehicles warm

KERI’s metal fiber fabric realizes Electric Vehicle Ondol-type heating in winter. Credit: Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute Dr. Lee Dong Yoon’s team at KERI’s...

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

The SHINE fibre can be stretched and knitted into a strap, demonstrating its ability for potential applications including smart textiles and soft robotics....