Smart Textiles

Erscheinungsjahr 2009
ISBN: 978-3-908158-26-4
Verlag: Trans Tech Publications

Buch, Englisch, 190 Seiten, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 300 g

This timely collection comprises 24 peer-reviewed papers which, between them, present a comprehensive survey of “Smart Textiles”. The papers are grouped into the handy chapters: 1: Adaptive / active textiles; 2: E-textiles; 3: Functionality and applications. This special volume has also been published online in the series, “Advances in Science and Technology” Vol. 60.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Vincenzini, Pietro

Paradiso, Rita

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Committees
Preface
CHAPTER 1: ADAPTIVE / ACTIVE TEXTILES
The Investigation about the Shape Memory Behavior of Wool
Properties and Applications of Dry-Spun Carbon Nanotube Yarns
Photochromic Wool Fabrics with Enhanced Durability and Photochromic Performance
Designing with a Responsive Colour Palette: The Development of Colour and Pattern Changing Products
Investigating SMART Membranes and Coatings by In Situ Synthesis of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles in PVA Hydrogels
Lotus-Effect®: Biomimetic Super-Hydrophobic Surfaces and their Application
Gold Coated Polyester Yarn
PVDF Nanoweb Touch Sensors Prepared Using Electro-Spinning Process for Smart Apparels Applications
Electrically Conductive Monofilaments for Smart Textiles
CHAPTER 2: E-TEXTILES
Printed Textile Antennas for Off-Body Communication
STELLA - STretchable ELectronics for Large Area Applications - A New Technology for Smart Textiles
Development of Electrically Active Textiles
Embroidered Interconnections and Encapsulation for Electronics in Textiles for Wearable Electronics Applications
Accomplishing of Convergent Systems for Mobile Personalized Information Monitoring
CHAPTER 3: FUNCTIONALITY AND APPLICATIONS
Smart Sensing Uniforms for Emergency Operators
Photo-Catalysis of Red Wine Stains Using Titanium Dioxide Sol-Gel Coatings on Wool Fabrics
Optimization of Electrospray Process by PIV in Nanostructured Membrane Preparation
Haptic Sensing in Intelligent Textile Development
Carbon-Based Textiles as Gas Diffusion Layers (GDL) for Polymer Fuel Cells
Smart Textile Embedding Optical Fibre Sensors for Healthcare Monitoring during MRI
Smart Textiles: Position and Motion Sensing for Sport, Entertainment and Rehabilitation
Design for Ageing Well: Improving the Quality of Life for the Ageing Population Using a Technology Enabled Garment System
Monitoring and Control System of Discomfort in Disability, Bed Rest People and Surgical Patients
Functional Properties of Electroless Silver-Plated Cotton Fabric via LTP Pre-Treatment