Intrinsically Healable and Photoresponsive Electrospun Fabrics: Integrating PVDF-HFP, TPU, and Azobenzene Ionic Liquids.

ABSTRACT: In recent years, the integration of multifunctional properties into electrospun fabrics has garnered significant attention for applications in wearable devices and smart textiles. A major challenge lies in achieving a balance among intermolecular interactions, structural stability, and responsiveness to external stimuli. In this study, we address this challenge by developing intrinsically healable and photoresponsive electrospun fabrics composed of poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene) (PVDF-HFP), thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), and an azobenzene-based ionic liquid ([AzoC₆MIM][TFSI]). The interactions between PVDF-HFP and [AzoC₆MIM][TFSI] enable intrinsic self-healing and light-induced responsiveness, while the incorporation of TPU prevents fiber f

SUBMITTER: Chang CC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11783359 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature