ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Nanofiber

Well kiddo, have you ever seen those cobwebs that spiders make? They are very thin and delicate, right? Well, nanofibers are kind of like those cobwebs, but even thinner! They are so thin, in fact, that you can't even see them with your eyes.

Scientists have found ways to make these nanofibers using special equipment. They can make them out of different materials like plastic, carbon, or even proteins.

Nanofibers are really useful because they have some really cool properties that regular fibers don't have. They can be super strong and can also be very flexible. They can also be used to make things like filters for air or water, and they can even be made into wound dressings that help your skin heal faster.

So even though they are really tiny and might be hard for you to see, nanofibers are pretty amazing and can be very helpful in all kinds of ways.