"Revolutionizing Wearables: Ultra-Thin Semiconductor Fibers Transform Fabrics into Electronics"
Scientists from NTU Singapore have developed ultra-thin semiconductor fibers that can be woven into fabrics, turning them into smart wearable electronics. The fibers are defect-free and can be woven into fabrics using existing methods. They have been successfully used to create prototypes including a smart beanie hat for the visually impaired, a shirt that functions as a museum audio guide, and a smartwatch with a flexible sensor for heart rate measurement. The innovation is a fundamental breakthrough in the development of semiconductor fibers that are ultra-long and durable, offering excellent electrical and optoelectronic performance. The team plans to expand the types of materials used for the fibers and come up with semiconductors with different hollow cores to expand their applications.