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Smart Fibres, Fabrics and Clothing

Author : Xiaoming Tao
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 1855737604
Total Pages : 335 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (557 download)

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Download or read book Smart Fibres, Fabrics and Clothing written by Xiaoming Tao and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2001-10-04 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This important book provides a guide to the fundamentals and latest developments in smart technology for textiles and clothing. The contributors represent a distinguished international panel of experts and the book covers many aspects of cutting edge research and development.Smart fibres, fabrics and clothing starts with a review of the background to smart technology and goes on to cover a wide range of the material science and fibre science aspects of the technology including: Electrically active polymeric materials and the applications of nonionic polymer gel and elastomers for artificial muscles; Thermally sensitive fibres and fabrics; Cross-linked polyol fibrous substrates stimuli-responsive interpenetrating polymer network hydrogel; Permeation control through stimuli-responsive polymer membranes; optical fibre sensors, hollow fibre membranes for gas separation; integrating fibre-formed components into textile structures; Wearable electronic and photonic technologies; Adaptive and responsive textile structures (ARTS); Biomedical applications including the applications of scaffolds in tissue engineeringIt is essential reading for academics in textile and materials science departments, researchers, designers and engineers in the textiles and clothing product design field. Product managers and senior executives within textile and clothing manufacturing will also find the latest insights into technological developments in the field valuable and fascinating.

Fibres to Smart Textiles

Author : Asis Patnaik
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 042982193X
Total Pages : 409 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (298 download)

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Download or read book Fibres to Smart Textiles written by Asis Patnaik and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-08-08 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fibres to Smart Textiles: Advances in Manufacturing, Technologies, and Applications offers comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals and advances in the textile and clothing manufacturing sectors. It describes the basics of fibres, yarns, and fabrics and their end use in the latest developments and applications in the field and addresses environmental impacts from textile processes and how to minimize them. This book serves as a single comprehensive source discussing textile fibres, yarn formation, filament formation techniques, woven fabric formation, knitting technologies, nonwoven manufacturing technologies, braiding technologies, and dyeing, printing, and finishing processes. Testing of textile materials, environmental impacts of textile processes and use of CAD and CAM in designing textile products are also included. The book also discusses applications including textile composites and biocomposites, technical textiles, smart textiles, and nanotextiles. With chapters authored by textile experts, this practical book offers guidance to professionals in textile and clothing manufacturing and shows how to avoid potential pitfalls in product development.

Multidisciplinary Know-How for Smart-Textiles Developers

Author : Tünde Kirstein
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0857093533
Total Pages : 540 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (57 download)

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Download or read book Multidisciplinary Know-How for Smart-Textiles Developers written by Tünde Kirstein and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2013-04-04 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Smart-textiles developers draw on diverse fields of knowledge to produce unique materials with enhanced properties and vast potential. Several disciplines outside the traditional textile area are involved in the construction of these smart textiles, and each individual field has its own language, specific terms and approaches. Multidisciplinary know-how for smart-textiles developers provides a filtered knowledge of these areas of expertise, explaining key expressions and demonstrating their relevance to the smart-textiles field.Following an introduction to the new enabling technologies, commercialisation and market trends that make up the future of smart-textiles development, part one reviews materials employed in the production of smart textiles. Types and processing of electro-conductive and semiconducting materials, optical fibres for smart photonic textiles, conductive nanofibres and nanocoatings, polymer-based resistive sensors, and soft capacitance fibres for touch-sensitive smart textiles are all discussed. Part two then investigates such technologies as the embedding of electronic functions, the integration of thin-film electronics, and the development of organic and large-area electronic (OLAE) technologies for smart textiles. Joining technologies are also discussed, alongside kinetic, thermoelectric and solar energy harvesting technologies, and signal processing technologies for activity-aware smart textiles. Finally, product development and applications are the focus of part three, which investigates strategies for technology management, innovation and improved sustainability, before the book concludes by exploring medical, automotive and architectural applications of smart textiles.With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors, Multidisciplinary know-how for smart-textiles developers is a key tool for readers working in industries including design, fashion, textiles, through to electronics, computing and material science. It also provides a useful guide to the subject for academics working across a wide range of fields. - Reviews materials used in the production of smart textiles - Examines the technologies used in smart textiles, such as optical fibres and polymer based resistive sensors - Investigates strategies for technology management, innovation and improved development

Electronic Textiles

Author : Tilak Dias
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0081002238
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book Electronic Textiles written by Tilak Dias and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2015-04-28 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The integration of electronics into textiles and clothing has opened up an array of functions beyond those of conventional textiles. These novel materials are beginning to find applications in commercial products, in fields such as communication, healthcare, protection and wearable technology. Electronic Textiles: Smart Fabrics and Wearable Technology opens with an initiation to the area from the editor, Tilak Dias. Part One introduces conductive fibres, carbon nano-tubes and polymer yarns. Part Two discusses techniques for integrating textiles and electronics, including the design of textile-based sensors and actuators, and energy harvesting methods. Finally, Part Three covers a range of electronic textile applications, from wearable electronics to technical textiles featuring expert chapters on embroidered antennas for communication systems and wearable sensors for athletes. - Comprehensive overview of conductive fibres, yarns and fabrics for electronic textiles - Expert analysis of textile-based sensors design, integration of micro-electronics with yarns and photovoltaic energy harvesting for intelligent textiles - Detailed coverage of applications in electronic textiles, including werable sensors for athletes, embroidered antennas for communication and electronic textiles for military personnel

Handbook of Smart Textiles

Author : Xiaoming Tao
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9789814451444
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (514 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Smart Textiles written by Xiaoming Tao and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-10-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The “Handbook of Smart Textiles” aims to provide a comprehensive overview in the field of smart textile describing the state of the art in the research sector as well as the well-established techniques applied in industries. The handbook is planned to cover from fundamental theories, experimental techniques, characterization methods, as well as real applications with successful commercialized examples. The book is structured in a way in which it is appropriate for graduate students, PhD candidates, and professionals in diverse scientific and engineering communities devoted to relevant fields, including textile engineering, chemistry, bioengineering, material engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering. The book will also provide a solid reference for industrial players who look for innovative technologies as well as environmental, safety concerns for the development of smart textile related products.

Smart Textiles and Their Applications

Author : Vladan Koncar
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0081005830
Total Pages : 748 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book Smart Textiles and Their Applications written by Vladan Koncar and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2016-04-22 with total page 748 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Smart Textiles and Their Applications outlines the fundamental principles of applied smart textiles, also reporting on recent trends and research developments. Scientific issues and proposed solutions are presented in a rigorous and constructive way that fully presents the various results, prototypes, and case-studies obtained from academic and industrial laboratories worldwide. After an introduction to smart textiles and their applications from the editor, Part One reviews smart textiles for medical purposes, including their use in health monitoring, treatment delivery, and assistive technologies. Part Two covers smart textiles for transportation and energy, with chapters covering smart textiles for the monitoring of structures and processes, as well as smart textiles for energy generation. The final section considers smart textiles for protection, security, and communication, and includes chapters covering electrochromic textile displays, textile antennas, and smart materials for personal protective equipment. - Scientific issues and proposed solutions are presented in a rigorous and constructive way regarding various results, prototypes, and case-studies obtained from academic and industrial laboratories worldwide - Useful for researchers and postgraduate students, and also for existing companies and start-ups that are developing products involving smart textiles - Authored and edited by an international team who are experts in the field ensure comprehensive coverage and global relevance

Smart Textiles Production

Author : Inga Gehrke
Publisher : MDPI
ISBN 13 : 3038974978
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (389 download)

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Download or read book Smart Textiles Production written by Inga Gehrke and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2019-04-11 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The research field of smart textiles is currently witnessinga rapidly growing number of applicationsintegrating intelligent functions in textile substrates.With an increasing amount of new developed productprototypes, the number of materials used and that ofspecially designed production technologies are alsogrowing.This book is intended to provide an overview of materials,production technologies, and product conceptsto different groups concerned with smart textiles. Itwill help designers to understand the possibilities ofsmart textile production, so that they are enabled todesign this type of products. It will also help textileand electronics manufacturers to understand whichproduction technologies are suitable to meet certainproduct requirements.After an introduction to smart textiles and their marketrelevance, different material types for functionaltextiles are described along with their properties,application areas, and product examples. Specialattention is given to materials for the realization ofelectrical conductivity in textiles, as these are crucialfor the following overview on sensor and productiontechnologies. Next, textile-based sensors areintroduced. While numerous textile-based sensors,ranging from sensing fibers to coatings and three-dimensionalstructures, have been developed, theirspecific properties and usage are not clear. Bosowskiet al. have suggested a structure for a classified catalogueas knowledge basis to support the smart textileproduct development process. This chapter developsthe classification further and implements it in a catalogueto be used by practitioners from research andindustry when developing and designing textiles withsensing capabilities. The full catalogue is reported inthe appendix. The third part of the book starts by describingthe state of the art of research on productiontechnologies for the integration of conductive materialsinto textile substrates, which include weaving,knitting, embroidering, printing, without mentioningspecific products. Different variants of each technologyare presented. Additionally, associated technologiesto integrate electrical components in textile substratesare outlined. This part closes by reporting thecurrent state of research on automated productionsystems for electronics integration into textiles. In thelast part of the book, product and design conceptsfor smart textiles are evaluated along the example oftouchpads.

Smart Textiles for Medicine and Healthcare

Author : Lieva Van Langenhove
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 1845692934
Total Pages : 329 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (456 download)

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Download or read book Smart Textiles for Medicine and Healthcare written by Lieva Van Langenhove and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2007-02-21 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Smart or intelligent textiles are a relatively novel area of research within the textile industry with enormous potential within the healthcare industry. This book provides a unique insight into recent developments in how smart textiles are being used in the medical field.The first part of the book assesses trends in smart medical textiles. Chapters cover topics such as wound care materials, drug-based release systems and electronic sensors for health care. The second part of the book discusses the role of smart textile in monitoring the health of particular groups such as pregnant women, children, the elderly and those with particular physical disabilities.With its distinguished editor and team of international contributors, this book provides a unique and essential reference to those concerned with intelligent textiles in healthcare. - Unlocks the significant potential of smart textiles within the healthcare industry - Provides a unique insight into recent developments in this exciting field

Carbon Nanotube Fibres and Yarns

Author : Menghe Miao
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0081027753
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book Carbon Nanotube Fibres and Yarns written by Menghe Miao and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2019-09-14 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carbon Nanotube Fibres and Yarns for Smart Textiles: Production, Properties and Applications in Smart Textiles explains the relevance of carbon nanotube science and provides new insights on this emerging, high-performance textile material. Particular emphasis is placed on applications in smart textiles and wearable electronics applications, such as flexible sensors, actuators and energy sources. This collection examines the state-of-the-art in carbon nanotube (CNT) research, providing guidance for anyone who is exploring problems where CNTs may provide design solutions. Finally, the book addresses advances in yarn spinning methods, yarn structures and properties. Drawing on his experience in the textile industry, the book's editor presents academic research in a way that is comprehensible and useful to materials scientists and engineers in practice. - Explains how carbon nanotube science can meet the challenging requirements of important and emerging smart textiles and wearable electronics applications - Reviews and analyzes key developments on CNT yarn spinning methods, yarn structures and properties, and proposed applications - Addresses the potential applications of CNT yarns and nanocomposite fibers

Handbook of Fibrous Materials, 2 Volumes

Author : Jinlian Hu
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 3527342206
Total Pages : 1040 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (273 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Fibrous Materials, 2 Volumes written by Jinlian Hu and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-06-22 with total page 1040 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edited by a leading expert in the field with contributions from experienced researchers in fibers and textiles, this handbook reviews the current state of fibrous materials and provides a broad overview of their use in research and development. Volume One focuses on the classes of fibers, their production and characterization, while the second volume concentrates on their applications, including emerging ones in the areas of energy, environmental science and healthcare. Unparalleled knowledge of high relevance to academia and industry.

Smart Textile Coatings and Laminates

Author : William C Smith
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0081024290
Total Pages : 291 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book Smart Textile Coatings and Laminates written by William C Smith and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2018-11-29 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Smart Textile Coatings and Laminates, Second Edition, reviews a variety of topics regarding textile coatings and laminates to provide a stimulus for developing new and improved textile products. It addresses coating and laminating processes and techniques and base fabrics and their interaction in coated fabrics. Other sections discuss the different types of smart and intelligent coatings and laminates, including microencapsulation technology, conductive coatings, breathable coatings, phase change materials and their applications in textiles. Many new chapters have been added in this updated edition, including the medical applications of smart coatings, responsive coatings, and the integration of electronics into textiles. With its highly distinguished editor and array of international contributors, this book is a valuable reference for chemists, textile technologists, fiber scientists, textile engineers, and more. - Presents the state-of-the-art in smart coatings for fibers, fabrics and polymers, providing fundamental knowledge and stimulus for further research and development - Includes a new range of application areas, including responsive coatings, smart coatings for medical applications, and the integration of electronics into textiles through coating technology - Provides practical guidance for coating and laminating processes and techniques, with a particular focus on the impact of nanotechnology on intelligent coatings

Flexible and Wearable Electronics for Smart Clothing

Author : Gang Wang
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 3527818561
Total Pages : 485 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (278 download)

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Download or read book Flexible and Wearable Electronics for Smart Clothing written by Gang Wang and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-02-24 with total page 485 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides the state-of-the-art on wearable technology for smart clothing The book gives a coherent overview of recent development on flexible electronics for smart clothing with emphasis on wearability and durability of the materials and devices. It offers detailed information on the basic functional components of the flexible and wearable electronics including sensing, systems-on-a-chip, interacting, and energy, as well as the integrating and connecting of electronics into textile form. It also provides insights into the compatibility and integration of functional materials, electronics, and the clothing technology. Flexible and Wearable Electronics for Smart Clothing offers comprehensive coverage of the technology in four parts. The first part discusses wearable organic nano-sensors, stimuli-responsive electronic skins, and flexible thermoelectrics and thermoelectric textiles. The next part examines textile triboelectric nanogenerators for energy harvesting, flexible and wearable solar cells and supercapacitors, and flexible and wearable lithium-ion batteries. Thermal and humid management for next-generation textiles, functionalization of fiber materials for washable smart wearable textiles, and flexible microfluidics for wearable electronics are covered in the next section. The last part introduces readers to piezoelectric materials and devices based flexible bio-integrated electronics, printed electronics for smart clothes, and the materials and processes for stretchable and wearable e-textile devices. -Presents the most recent developments in wearable technology such as wearable nanosensors, logic circuit, artificial intelligence, energy harvesting, and wireless communication -Covers the flexible and wearable electronics as essential functional components for smart clothing from sensing, systems-on-a-chip, interacting, energy to the integrating and connecting of electronics -Of high interest to a large and interdisciplinary target group, including materials scientists, textile chemists, and electronic engineers in academia and industry Flexible and Wearable Electronics for Smart Clothing will appeal to materials scientists, textile industry professionals, textile engineers, electronics engineers, and sensor developers.

High Performance Technical Textiles

Author : Roshan Paul
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119325056
Total Pages : 503 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (193 download)

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Download or read book High Performance Technical Textiles written by Roshan Paul and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-02-19 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authentic resource for the fundamentals, applied techniques, applications and recent advancements of all the main areas of technical textiles Created to be a comprehensive reference, High Performance Technical Textiles includes the review of a wide range of technical textiles from household to space textiles. The contributors—noted experts in the field from all the continents—offer in-depth coverage on the fibre materials, manufacturing processes and techniques, applications, current developments, sustainability and future trends. The contributors include discussions on synthetic versus natural fibres, various textile manufacturing techniques, textile composites and finishing approaches that are involved in the manufacturing of textiles for a specific high performance application. Whilst the book provides the basic knowledge required for an understanding of technical textiles, it can serve as a springboard for inspiring new inventions in hi-tech fibres and textiles. This important book: Contains a unique approach that offers a comprehensive understanding of the manufacturing and applications of technical textiles Includes a general overview to the fundamentals, current techniques, end use applications as well as the most recent advancements Explores the current standards in the industry and the ongoing research in the field Offers a comprehensive and single source reference on the topic Written for academics, researchers and professionals working in textile and related industries, High Performance Technical Textiles offers a systematic, structured, logical and updated source of information for understanding technical textiles.

Novel Smart Textiles

Author : George K. Stylios
Publisher : MDPI
ISBN 13 : 303928570X
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (392 download)

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Download or read book Novel Smart Textiles written by George K. Stylios and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2020-04-21 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sensing, adapting, responding, multifunctionality, low energy, small size and weight, ease of forming, and low-cost attributes of smart textiles and their multidisciplinary scope offer numerous end uses in medical, sports and fitness, military, fashion, automotive, aerospace, the built environment, and energy industries. The research and development on these new and high-value materials cross scientific boundaries, redefine material science design and engineering, and enhance quality of life and our environment. “Novel Smart Textiles” is a focused Special Issue that reports the latest research of this field and facilitates dissemination, networking, discussion, and debate.

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)

Author : Rajkishore Nayak
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 135123823X
Total Pages : 211 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (512 download)

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Download or read book Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) written by Rajkishore Nayak and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-02-08 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology and Application in Fashion and Textile Supply Chain highlights the technology of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and its applications in fashion and textile manufacturing and supply chain management. It discusses the brief history, technology, and working of RFID including the types of RFID systems. It compares differences, advantages, and disadvantages of RFID and barcode technologies. It also covers application of RFID technology in textile and fashion manufacturing, supply chain, and retail, and RFID-based process control in textile and fashion manufacturing. It covers various applications of RFID starting from fibre manufacturing through yarn and fabric manufacturing; fabric chemical processing; garment manufacturing and quality control; and retail management. It offers case studies of RFID adoption by famous fashion brands detailing the competitive advantages and discusses various challenges faced and future directions of RFID technology.

Narrow and Smart Textiles

Author : Yordan Kyosev
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319690507
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (196 download)

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Download or read book Narrow and Smart Textiles written by Yordan Kyosev and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-12-11 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book presents the latest developments in narrow fabrics and smart materials from research institutions, machinery building companies and producers of such products, presented during the International Week of Narrow and Smart Textiles in Spring 2018 in Mönchengladbach, Germany. It also demonstrates different applications of braided and woven fabrics. Braided and woven narrow products are produced using completely different techniques, but have a lot of similarities in their applications – they are used as belts, ropes and tubes in areas ranging from medical textiles, cables, technical and home applications to large-scale transport belts and long tubes for transporting oil from the bottom of the ocean.

Advances in Sustainable Polymers

Author : Vimal Katiyar
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9811512515
Total Pages : 421 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (115 download)

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Download or read book Advances in Sustainable Polymers written by Vimal Katiyar and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses synthesis and characterization of sustainable polymers. The book covers opportunities and challenges of using sustainable polymers to replace existing petroleum based feedstock. This volume provides insights into the chemistry of polymerization, and discusses tailoring the properties of the polymers at the source in order fit requirements of specific applications. The book also covers processing of these polymers and their critical assessment. The book will be of use to chemists and engineers in the industry and academia working on sustainable polymers and their commercialization to replace dependence on petroleum-based polymers.