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Conductive cotton fabrics for motion sensing and heating applications

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posted on 2024-06-18, 08:59 authored by M Yang, J Pan, A Xu, L Luo, D Cheng, G Cai, J Wang, Bin TangBin Tang, X Wang
Conductive cotton fabric was prepared by coating single-wall carbon nanotubes (CNTs) on a knitted cotton fabric surface through a "dip-and-dry" method. The combination of CNTs and cotton fabric was analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Raman scattering spectroscopy. The CNTs coating improved the mechanical properties of the fabric and imparted conductivity to the fabric. The electromechanical performance of the CNT-cotton fabric (CCF) was evaluated. Strain sensors made from the CCF exhibited a large workable strain range (0~100%), fast response and great stability. Furthermore, CCF-based strain sensors was used to monitor the real-time human motions, such as standing, walking, running, squatting and bending of finger and elbow. The CCF also exhibited strong electric heating effect. The flexible strain sensors and electric heaters made from CCF have potential applications in wearable electronic devices and cold weather conditions.

History

Journal

Polymers

Volume

10

Article number

ARTN 568

Pagination

1 - 12

Location

Switzerland

Open access

  • Yes

ISSN

2073-4360

eISSN

2073-4360

Language

English

Publication classification

C Journal article, C1 Refereed article in a scholarly journal

Copyright notice

2018, the authors

Issue

6

Publisher

MDPI