Highly Stretchable, Strain Sensing Hydrogel Optical Fibers.

ABSTRACT: A core-clad fiber made of elastic, tough hydrogels is highly stretchable while guiding light. Fluorescent dyes are easily doped into the hydrogel fiber by diffusion. When stretched, the transmission spectrum of the fiber is altered, enabling the strain to be measured and also its location.

SUBMITTER: Guo J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5148684 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature