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Available online July 26, 2025
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Fibrillar Strings for Wearable Sensor Applications

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In recent years, fi brillar string-based wearable sensors have gained signifi cant attention for their ability to detect mechanical

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into fi brillar strings highlights progress in this fi eld, including advancements in composite fabrication and structural

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mechanical stimuli, temperature, humidity, glucose levels. The article highlights ongoing challenges in fi brillar string sensors

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