The human visual system’s adaptability to varying brightness levels has inspired the development of optoelectronic neuromorphic devices. However, achieving bidirectional photoresponse, essential for mimicking these functions, often requires high operation voltages or high light intensities. Here, we propose a bidirectional ZnO/CsPbBr₃ heterostructure based neuromorphic image sensor array (10 × 10 pixels) capable of ultraweak light stimulation. The device demonstrates positive and negative photoconductivity through the ionization and deionization of oxygen vacancies in the ZnO channel, extendable to other ZnO/perovskites and IGZO/perovskites heterostructures. Operating at a reduced bias voltage of 2.0 V, the array achieves synaptic weight updates under green (525 nm) and UV (365 nm) light with light intensities ranging from as low as 45 nW/cm² to 15.69 mW/cm², mimicking basic synaptic functions and visual adaptation. It performs multiple image pre-processing tasks, including background denoising and encoding spatiotemporal motion, achieving 92% accuracy in pattern recognition and 100% accuracy in motion clustering. This straightforward strategy highlights a potential for intelligent visual systems capable of real-time image processing under low voltage and dark conditions.

Van der Waals semiconductors exemplified by two-dimensional transition-metal dichalcogenides have promised next-generation atomically thin optoelectronics. Boosting their interaction with light is vital for practical applications, especially in the quantum regime where ultrastrong coupling is highly demanded but not yet realized. Here we report ultrastrong exciton-plasmon coupling at room temperature in tungsten disulfide (WS₂) layers loaded with a random multi-singular plasmonic metasurface deposited on a flexible polymer substrate. Different from seeking perfect metals or high-quality resonators, we create a unique type of metasurface with a dense array of singularities that can support nanometre-sized plasmonic hotspots to which several WS₂ excitons coherently interact. The associated normalized coupling strength is 0.12 for monolayer WS₂ and can be up to 0.164 for quadrilayers, showcasing the ultrastrong exciton-plasmon coupling that is important for practical optoelectronic devices based on low-dimensional semiconductors.

Thermally drawn multimaterial fibers have experienced rapid development in the past two decades owing to the high scalability, uniformity, and material and structure compatibility of the thermal drawing technique. This article reviews various multimaterial fibers based on different functional structures and their applications in disparate fields. We start from the functional structures achieved in optical fibers developed in the early stage of thermally drawn fibers. Subsequently, we introduce both typical functional structures and unique structures created in multimaterial fibers for varying applications. Next, we present the early attempts in breaking the axial symmetric structures of thermally drawn fibers for extended functionalities. Additionally, we summarize the current progress on creating surface structures on thermally drawn fibers. Finally, we provide an outlook for this trending topic towards wearable devices and smart textiles.

Stretchable electronics have experienced remarkable progress, especially in sensors and wireless communication systems, attributed to their ability to conformably contact with rough or uneven surfaces. However, the development of complex, multifunctional, and high‐precision stretchable electronics faces substantial challenges, including instability at rigid‐soft interfaces and incompatibility with traditional high‐precision patterning technologies. Metallized electrospun nanofibers emerge as a promising conductive filler, offering exceptional stretchability, electrical conductivity, transparency, and compatibility with existing patterning technologies. Here, this review focuses on the fundamental properties, preparation processes, patterning technologies, and application scenarios of conductive stretchable composites based on metallized nanofibers. Initially, it introduces the fabrication processes of metallized electrospun nanofibers and their advantages over alternative materials. It then highlights recent progress in patterning technologies, including collector collection, vapor deposition with masks, and lithography, emphasizing their role in enhancing precision and integration. Furthermore, the review shows the broad applicability and potential influence of metallized electrospun nanofibers in various fields through their use in sensors, wireless systems, semiconductor devices, and intelligent healthcare solutions. Ultimately, this review seeks to spark further innovation and address the prevailing challenges in stretchable electronics, paving the way for future breakthroughs in this dynamic field.