New Shedding Motion, Based on Electroactuation Force, for Micro‐ and Nanoweaving

Xia, Hong; Hirai, Toshihiro

doi:10.1002/adem.201300090

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“…Producing levels of intricacy such as the Sharklet TM micro-pattern in Figure 4(a) is a possibility, with the conceptual frameworks such as nanoweaving technologies based on voltage-induced actuation force, 74 which overcomes the probable failures of micro/nano filaments. Such micro or even nano structures produced employing weaving technologies using micro or nano filaments are advantageous in many other engineering applications.…”

Section: Prospects Of Available Textile Technologies In Conscious Biomimicrymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Application of biomimicry for sustainable functionalization of textiles: review of current status and prospectus

Weerasinghe

Perera

Dissanayake

2019

Textile Research Journal

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With the increasing complexity of human lifestyles, the demand for functionalized or high-performance textile materials has seen a steep rise. However, the methods of producing thereof are still creating a negative impact on the environment. Although biomimicry is a possible means of catering for this demand, most of the emerging biomimetic technologies follow an unsustainable path, accentuated only on transferring functionalities of nature, by using chemical-intensive applications. Nevertheless, biomimicry holds promise in sustainable manufacturing, if toxic chemical usage can be reduced while structural applications are increased. This study reviews the possibilities of existing and futuristic textile technologies that could facilitate conscious biomimicking of functional textiles, rather than intense application of chemicals. A total of 283 research articles were initially obtained and screened to review the possibilities of combining biomimetic technologies with textile manufacturing technologies. Prospects of innovative textile technologies and additive manufacturing on the futuristic possibilities of structural mimicking of biological functionalities into textile materials are discussed comprehensively. Possible construction methods, including additive manufacturing and weaving in the micro/nano scale, are suggested for structural mimicking. It is also recommended to unfold the potential of biomimicry in producing functional textiles in order to alleviate the harmful impact already caused to the environment by the textile industry.

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Section: Prospects Of Available Textile Technologies In Conscious Biomimicrymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…These woven structures increase strength and flexibility and, at the same time, the pore size and uniformity can be controlled by varying the weaving density. 74…”

Section: Prospects Of Available Textile Technologies In Conscious Biomimicrymentioning

confidence: 99%

Application of biomimicry for sustainable functionalization of textiles: review of current status and prospectus

Weerasinghe

Perera

Dissanayake

2019

Textile Research Journal

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“…Artificial muscle is a material or structure that can undergo various forms of deformation under external excitations (i.e., electricity [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ], heat [ 6 , 7 , 8 ], light [ 9 , 10 ], magnetic field [ 11 , 12 ], fluid pressure [ 13 , 14 , 15 ], and chemical stimulation [ 16 ]) and output strain and stress. Artificial muscle is named for its ability to achieve biological muscle-like function, and it has broad application prospects in fields such as robots [ 4 , 13 , 17 , 18 , 19 ], flexible electronics [ 20 , 21 ], smart textiles [ 22 ], and medical rehabilitation [ 23 , 24 ]. Among the various actuating modes of artificial muscles defined according to the external excitation, the electrical actuating mode has advantages of easy control and a wide application range.…”

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Direct Writing Corrugated PVC Gel Artificial Muscle via Multi-Material Printing Processes

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Electroactive PVC gel is a new artificial muscle material with good performance that can mimic the movement of biological muscle in an electric field. However, traditional manufacturing methods, such as casting, prevent the broad application of this promising material because they cannot achieve the integration of the PVC gel electrode and core layer, and at the same time, it is difficult to create complex and diverse structures. In this study, a multi-material, integrated direct writing method is proposed to fabricate corrugated PVC gel artificial muscle. Inks with suitable rheological properties were developed for printing four functional layers, including core layers, electrode layers, sacrificial layers, and insulating layers, with different characteristics. The curing conditions of the printed CNT/SMP inks under different applied conditions were also discussed. The structural parameters were optimized to improve the actuating performance of the PVC gel artificial muscle. The corrugated PVC gel with a span of 1.6 mm had the best actuating performance. Finally, we printed three layers of corrugated PVC gel artificial muscle with good actuating performance. The proposed method can help to solve the inherent shortcomings of traditional manufacturing methods of PVC gel actuators. The printed structures have potential applications in many fields, such as soft robotics and flexible electronic devices.

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Electric Functions of Textile Polymers

Hirai¹,

Xia²

2015

Handbook of Smart Textiles

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New Shedding Motion, Based on Electroactuation Force, for Micro‐ and Nanoweaving

Cited by 5 publications

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Application of biomimicry for sustainable functionalization of textiles: review of current status and prospectus

Application of biomimicry for sustainable functionalization of textiles: review of current status and prospectus

Direct Writing Corrugated PVC Gel Artificial Muscle via Multi-Material Printing Processes

Electric Functions of Textile Polymers

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