Novel Smart Textiles

Stylios, George K

doi:10.3390/ma13040950

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“…E-textiles, also known as smart textiles, have been an active topic of research recently. As reported by Stylios [ 173 ], more than USD 5.55 billion will be spent in the healthcare sector with e-textiles in the next five years, which shows the relevance of this matter.…”

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Graphene-Incorporated Natural Fiber Polymer Composites: A First Overview

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A novel class of graphene-based materials incorporated into natural lignocellulosic fiber (NLF) polymer composites is surging since 2011. The present overview is the first attempt to compile achievements regarding this novel class of composites both in terms of technical and scientific researches as well as development of innovative products. A brief description of the graphene nature and its recent isolation from graphite is initially presented together with the processing of its main derivatives. In particular, graphene-based materials, such as nanographene (NG), exfoliated graphene/graphite nanoplatelet (GNP), graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO), as well as other carbon-based nanomaterials, such as carbon nanotube (CNT), are effectively being incorporated into NLF composites. Their disclosed superior mechanical, thermal, electrical, and ballistic properties are discussed in specific publications. Interfacial shear strength of 575 MPa and tensile strength of 379 MPa were attained in 1 wt % GO-jute fiber and 0.75 wt % jute fiber, respectively, epoxy composites. Moreover, a Young’s modulus of 44.4 GPa was reported for 0.75 wt % GO-jute fiber composite. An important point of interest concerning this incorporation is the fact that the amphiphilic character of graphene allows a better way to enhance the interfacial adhesion between hydrophilic NLF and hydrophobic polymer matrix. As indicated in this overview, two basic incorporation strategies have so far been adopted. In the first, NG, GNP, GO, rGO and CNT are used as hybrid filler together with NLF to reinforce polymer composites. The second one starts with GO or rGO as a coating to functionalize molecular bonding with NLF, which is then added into a polymeric matrix. Both strategies are contributing to develop innovative products for energy storage, drug release, biosensor, functional electronic clothes, medical implants, and armor for ballistic protection. As such, this first overview intends to provide a critical assessment of a surging class of composite materials and unveil successful development associated with graphene incorporated NLF polymer composites.

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“…Since the 2000s, many publications are dedicated to e-textiles [ 171 , 173 , 174 ]. However, the materials commonly used to produce them, such as silver and copper, are expensive, nonbiodegradable, and toxic [ 175 ].…”

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Graphene-Incorporated Natural Fiber Polymer Composites: A First Overview

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“…Smart textile is a "functional textile material, which interacts actively with its environment, i.e. it responds or adapts to changes in the environment" [121,122]. The fast development of microelectronics and its implementation in smart textiles led to remarkable improvements and new potentials in the textile field [123][124][125][126].…”

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Smart textiles and wearable technologies – opportunities offered in the fight against pandemics in relation to current COVID-19 state

Ivanoska-Dacikj

Stachewicz

2020

Reviews on Advanced Materials Science

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Recent outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world dramatically, posing profound challenges to our healthcare infrastructure, economic systems, social and cultural life but also to our freedom. What this pandemic made us realize so far, is that, despite the tremendous advances in medicine and pharmacy, in the initial moments, which are crucial in the containment of spreading of any pandemic, the key role is played by the non-pharmaceutical measures. These measures are the ones that bridge the time between pandemic outbreaks and the development of drugs or vaccines and are crucial for the number of human lives spared. Smart textiles and novel materials as part of the personal protective equipment (PPE) and telemedicine are crucial factors in the healthcare system. Here, we present an overview on the use of textiles in the fight against pandemics, in the past and current COVID-19, we analyze the morphology of the commonly used face masks, made of cotton and typically used polypropylene (PP). We also present the perspective that smart textiles, wearable technologies and novel materials are offering in the fight against future pandemics, mainly as part of the personal protective equipment and telemedicine.

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“…In particular, the healthcare sector is the main driving force of the e-textiles market which is growing very fast. The 2015–2025 decade has been recognized as the “Wearable Era” and the market size is expected to exceed 5.55 billion USD in the next five years [ 5 , 13 ]. Sensorized garments are spreading very fast thanks to the technological advances in terms of miniaturization, which is essential for a non-intrusive monitoring.…”

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Smart Textiles and Sensorized Garments for Physiological Monitoring: A Review of Available Solutions and Techniques

Angelucci

Cavicchioli

Cintorrino

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Several wearable devices for physiological and activity monitoring are found on the market, but most of them only allow spot measurements. However, the continuous detection of physiological parameters without any constriction in time or space would be useful in several fields such as healthcare, fitness, and work. This can be achieved with the application of textile technologies for sensorized garments, where the sensors are completely embedded in the fabric. The complete integration of sensors in the fabric leads to several manufacturing techniques that allow dealing with both the technological challenges entailed by the physiological parameters under investigation, and the basic requirements of a garment such as perspiration, washability, and comfort. This review is intended to provide a detailed description of the textile technologies in terms of materials and manufacturing processes employed in the production of sensorized fabrics. The focus is pointed at the technical challenges and the advanced solutions introduced with respect to conventional sensors for recording different physiological parameters, and some interesting textile implementations for the acquisition of biopotentials, respiratory parameters, temperature and sweat are proposed. In the last section, an overview of the main garments on the market is depicted, also exploring some relevant projects under development.

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Novel Smart Textiles

Cited by 21 publications

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Graphene-Incorporated Natural Fiber Polymer Composites: A First Overview

Graphene-Incorporated Natural Fiber Polymer Composites: A First Overview

Smart textiles and wearable technologies – opportunities offered in the fight against pandemics in relation to current COVID-19 state

Smart Textiles and Sensorized Garments for Physiological Monitoring: A Review of Available Solutions and Techniques

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