Textile electronics for ubiquitous health monitoring

Abstract

The emergence of wearable electronics, along with an increased emphasis on personal health, has catalyzed a transformation in conventional health monitoring methods. Textile electronics are attracting significant attention due to their good flexibility, breathability, biocompatibility, portability and wearability, positioning them as a promising platform for human health monitoring. Consequently, substantial efforts are being dedicated to developing multifunctional, integrated, and reliable health monitoring systems based on textile electronics. This review summarizes recent advancements in textile electronics, focusing on materials, preparation techniques for functional fibers and fabrics, design strategies for textile-based health monitoring systems, and applications in ubiquitous health monitoring. Additionally, some emerging strategies for integration are presented. Moreover, the challenges and future outlook of textile electronics, along with potential solutions are discussed.