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View article: Graphene-Based Sensor for Low Stain Sensing Applications
Graphene-Based Sensor for Low Stain Sensing Applications Open
The innovation and application of advanced functional materials have significantly contributed to the development of sensors for structural health monitoring (SHM)-oriented applications, paving the way for a new era of intelligent structur…
View article: Screen-Printable p- and n-Type Functionalized Graphene Inks for Flexible Textile Thermoelectric Generators
Screen-Printable p- and n-Type Functionalized Graphene Inks for Flexible Textile Thermoelectric Generators Open
Wearable thermoelectric (TE) generators offer a sustainable solution for powering low-energy electronics by harvesting body heat. In this study, we report the development of fully screen-printable, solution-processed graphene inks exhibiti…
View article: Solvent-Driven Electroless Nickel Coatings on Polymers: Interface Engineering, Microstructure, and Applications
Solvent-Driven Electroless Nickel Coatings on Polymers: Interface Engineering, Microstructure, and Applications Open
Electroless nickel deposition (ELD) is an autocatalytic technique extensively used to impart conductive, protective, and mechanical functionalities to inherently non-conductive synthetic substrates. This review systematically explores the …
View article: Ethanol-Based Electroless Nickel Coatings for Functional Polymer Yarns
Ethanol-Based Electroless Nickel Coatings for Functional Polymer Yarns Open
Electroless deposition is a widely employed technique for coating substrates with metal due to its versatility and cost-effectiveness. In this study, we developed a nonaqueous electroless nickel deposition method using ethanol as the exclu…
View article: Tuning Polymer–Metal Interfaces via Solvent-Engineered Electroless Nickel Coatings on Functional Fibres
Tuning Polymer–Metal Interfaces via Solvent-Engineered Electroless Nickel Coatings on Functional Fibres Open
Electroless nickel deposition (ELD) on polymer substrates enables the fabrication of flexible, conductive fibres for wearable and functional textiles. However, achieving uniform, low-defect coatings on synthetic fibres such as nylon-6,6 re…
View article: Revealing Electromechanical Behavior of Graphene-Based Flexible Sensors Using Microscopic Image Correlation
Revealing Electromechanical Behavior of Graphene-Based Flexible Sensors Using Microscopic Image Correlation Open
Using full-field strain mapping and electrical measurements, this study outlines the electromechanical behavior of flexible strain sensors coated with graphene and clarifies the relationship between microstrain and electrical response. Tom…
View article: Penerapan Security System Pada Perangkat Teknologi CCTV (Closed-Circuit Television) Bagi Siswa di SMK Al-Ikhlas
Penerapan Security System Pada Perangkat Teknologi CCTV (Closed-Circuit Television) Bagi Siswa di SMK Al-Ikhlas Open
The training on CCTV technology at Al-Ikhlas Vocational School in Cisarua, Bogor, aims to enhance students' skills in designing security systems. This activity includes socialization, intensive training, technology implementation, as well …
View article: Understanding the Design and Sensory Behaviour of Graphene-Impregnated Textile-Based Piezoresistive Pressure Sensors
Understanding the Design and Sensory Behaviour of Graphene-Impregnated Textile-Based Piezoresistive Pressure Sensors Open
Graphene-based textile pressure sensors are emerging as promising candidates for wearable sensing applications due to their high sensitivity, mechanical flexibility, and low energy consumption. This study investigates the design, fabricati…
View article: A Deodorizing Textile Strategy Enabled by ZIF‐8 Dressed Cotton Fabric with Unprecedent Capture of H<sub>2</sub>S
A Deodorizing Textile Strategy Enabled by ZIF‐8 Dressed Cotton Fabric with Unprecedent Capture of H<sub>2</sub>S Open
Hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S), a sulfur‐based toxic gas similar to the well‐known Mustard gas, has an unpleasant odor often causes uncomfortableness, destress, allergy, and/or mental failure during social occasions. Here, a unique cotton fabric…
View article: Body heat energy driven knitted thermoelectric garments with personal cooling
Body heat energy driven knitted thermoelectric garments with personal cooling Open
Wearable, thermoelectric (TE) devices have gained significant interest in recent years as they can both generate output power from converting body heat into electrical energy and be utilized in personal cooling through the Peltier effect. …
View article: Emerging Paradigms in Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring: Evaluating the Efficacy and Application of Innovative Textile-Based Wearables
Emerging Paradigms in Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring: Evaluating the Efficacy and Application of Innovative Textile-Based Wearables Open
This comprehensive review offers a thorough examination of fetal heart rate (fHR) monitoring methods, which are an essential component of prenatal care for assessing fetal health and identifying possible problems early on. It examines the …
View article: Wearable, Knitted 3D Spacer Thermoelectric Generator with Detachable p-n Junctions for Body Heat Energy Harvesting
Wearable, Knitted 3D Spacer Thermoelectric Generator with Detachable p-n Junctions for Body Heat Energy Harvesting Open
Textile-based thermoelectric (TE) devices are being investigated to power smart textiles autonomously. While previous research has focused on a solid system where the required junctions are fabricated into the device, there has been limite…
View article: Using advances in technology to develop sizing methodology for women’s sports compression garments
Using advances in technology to develop sizing methodology for women’s sports compression garments Open
The aim of this study was to evaluate the suitability of current sizing systems adopted by brands, for an athletic female population and try to identify areas of improvement in current sizing and grading methods used. This information can …
View article: Modern Developments for Textile-Based Supercapacitors
Modern Developments for Textile-Based Supercapacitors Open
Smart textiles are transforming the future of wearable technology, and due to that, there has been a great deal of new research looking for alternative energy storage. Supercapacitors offer high discharge rates, flexibility, and long life …
View article: Isophorone‐Based Quaternary Compound Modified Graphene for Machine Washable Nonwoven Piezoresistive Sensors
Isophorone‐Based Quaternary Compound Modified Graphene for Machine Washable Nonwoven Piezoresistive Sensors Open
An isophorone‐based quaternary compound with two positively charged polymer chains has been synthesized to modify charge‐neutral graphene without affecting its unique intrinsic properties. A highly scalable dip and dry coating method is em…
View article: Unlimited recyclable wearable sensors based on a homogeneous ionic liquid and polyvinyl alcohol network
Unlimited recyclable wearable sensors based on a homogeneous ionic liquid and polyvinyl alcohol network Open
Smart wearable electronics are now of great significance in the fields of biomedical applications and environmental sensors.
View article: Highly Stable Graphene Inks Based on Organic Binary Solvents
Highly Stable Graphene Inks Based on Organic Binary Solvents Open
Formulating highly stable graphene‐based conductive inks with consistency in electrical properties over the storage period has remained a significant challenge in the development of wearable electronics. Two highly stable graphene‐based in…
View article: Highly Scalable, Sensitive and Ultraflexible Graphene‐Based Wearable E‐Textiles Sensor for Bio‐Signal Detection
Highly Scalable, Sensitive and Ultraflexible Graphene‐Based Wearable E‐Textiles Sensor for Bio‐Signal Detection Open
Graphene‐based wearable electronic textiles (e‐textiles) show promise for next‐generation personalized healthcare applications due to their non‐invasive nature. However, the poor performance, less comfort, and higher material cost limit th…
View article: Graphene in wearable textile sensor devices for healthcare
Graphene in wearable textile sensor devices for healthcare Open
Current advances in flexible, textile wearable device manufacturing are being made through a new generation of materials and nanotechnology. These recent advances make integrating functional sensors into textiles easier and allow for wides…
View article: Analysis of Dimensional Changes in the Lower Limbs During Movement for Sizing and Fit Development
Analysis of Dimensional Changes in the Lower Limbs During Movement for Sizing and Fit Development Open
The aim of this research is to improve sizing and fit of compression sports leggings for an athletic female population.Using 3D and 4D body scan technology, it is possible to understand how the body's dimensions change during movement, whi…
View article: Design, fabrication, and testing of an automated machine for the processing of dried water hyacinth stalks for handicrafts.
Design, fabrication, and testing of an automated machine for the processing of dried water hyacinth stalks for handicrafts. Open
In this paper a portable machine that is capable of pressing and cutting dried water hyacinth stalks was designed, fabricated and tested. This prototype will help automate the laborious manual cutting of the water hyacinth dried stalks. Th…
View article: Graphene-Coated Sensor Yarn for Composite Preforms
Graphene-Coated Sensor Yarn for Composite Preforms Open
There is extensive research to demonstrate that textile fibre reinforced composites can produce high strength and stiffness at a low weight allowing them to become excellent candidates for applications requiring improved strength and light…
View article: Engineering Graphene Flakes for Wearable Textile Sensors <i>via</i> Highly Scalable and Ultrafast Yarn Dyeing Technique
Engineering Graphene Flakes for Wearable Textile Sensors <i>via</i> Highly Scalable and Ultrafast Yarn Dyeing Technique Open
Multifunctional wearable e-textiles have been a focus of much attention due to their great potential for healthcare, sportswear, fitness, space, and military applications. Among them, electroconductive textile yarn shows great promise for …
View article: Textile technologies for the manufacture of three-dimensional textile preforms
Textile technologies for the manufacture of three-dimensional textile preforms Open
Purpose This paper aims to provide an overview of the current manufacturing methods for three-dimensional textile preforms while providing experimental data on the emerging techniques of combining yarn interlocking with yarn interlooping. …