The development of flexible and stretchable electronics has attracted much attention.As an important part of wearable electronic systems,the connection between conductive yarns and electronic components affects the st...The development of flexible and stretchable electronics has attracted much attention.As an important part of wearable electronic systems,the connection between conductive yarns and electronic components affects the stability and accuracy of their electrical reliability.In this paper,three different connections were attempted to electrically and mechanically link two conductive yarns,including soldering followed by waterborne polyurethane(WPU)encapsulation,coating of conductive silver adhesive with WPU encapsulation,as well as coating of conductive silver adhesive with polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS)encapsulation.The surface morphologies and electro-mechanical behaviors of the three created connected conductive yarns were characterized.Compared with their electro-mechanical behaviors of the established three connections,the connection with soldering remained electrically conductive to around 200%,which mainly came from the stress concentration between the stiff soldering and soft conductive yarns.However,the coating of conductive silver adhesive and encapsulated protection of PDMS can make the connected conductive yarns stretchable up to 300%with almost constant electrical resistance.展开更多
Graphene composite yarns have demonstrated significant potential in the development of multifunctional wearable elec-tronics,showcasing exceptional conductivity,mechanical properties,flexibility,and lightweight design...Graphene composite yarns have demonstrated significant potential in the development of multifunctional wearable elec-tronics,showcasing exceptional conductivity,mechanical properties,flexibility,and lightweight design.However,their performance is limited by the weak interfacial interaction between the fibers and graphene.Herein,a polydopamine-reduced graphene oxide(PDA-RGO)interfacial modulation strategy is proposed to prepare graphene-coated cotton yarns with high electrical conductivity and strength.PDA-RGO serves as an interfacial bonding molecule that interacts with the cotton yarn(CY)substrate to establish a hydrogen interface,while interconnecting with highly conductive graphene throughπ-πinterac-tions.The developed interface-designed graphene-coated yarn demonstrates an impressive average electrical conductivity of(856.27±7.02)S/m(i.e.,average resistance of(57.57±5.35)Ω).Simultaneously,the obtained conductive yarn demonstrates an exceptional average tensile strength of(172.03±8.03)MPa,surpassing that of primitive CY by approximately 1.59 times.The conductive yarns can be further used as low-voltage flexible wearable heaters and high-sensitivity pressure sensors,thus showcasing their remarkable potential for high-performance and multifunctional wearable devices in real-world applications.展开更多
Fabrication of electrically conductive yarns(glass,flax and polypropylene fibers)coated with graphene nanoparticles(GNP)were characterized for their mechanical properties and compared with their electrical properties....Fabrication of electrically conductive yarns(glass,flax and polypropylene fibers)coated with graphene nanoparticles(GNP)were characterized for their mechanical properties and compared with their electrical properties.The composites were produced with the use of polymeric binders(epoxy resin and thermoplastic starch)and two different dipcoating methodologies were developed to create the coating layers.Technique-1 involved coating of binder and then GNP layer whereas Technique-2 had a mixture of binder and GNP in the predetermined ratio,which was coated on the yarns.The mechanism of adhesion varies or influences on a number of factors such as the nature of the fiber surface,coating method and effective binder.Tensile properties of the yarns were measured by an appropriate standard,and the highest tensile strength was noticed with epoxy-based glass fiber samples as 222 MPa followed by flax fiber samples as 206 MPa.The composites of starch-based showed poor mechanical performance compared to those of epoxy ones.This was due to poor adhesion between the surface and starch layer(interphase)where the Van der Wall’s force was quite low.Electrical conductivity,glass fiber yarns with epoxy binder were identified to have the highest electrical conductivity of 0.1 S.cm−1 among other samples.展开更多
High-performance wearable electronics are highly desirable for the development of body warming and human health monitoring devices.In the present study,high electrically conductive and photothermal cotton yarns(CYs)wi...High-performance wearable electronics are highly desirable for the development of body warming and human health monitoring devices.In the present study,high electrically conductive and photothermal cotton yarns(CYs)with long-term stability were prepared as wearable electronics.The process contains back-to-back decoration of the fiber surface by Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)(MXene)nanosheets,and the poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)polystyrene sulfonate(PEDOT:PSS)composite,to form a core–shell structure(MP@CY).The addition of a small amount of PEDOT:PSS plays a dual role of protecting the MXene from oxidation and increasing the electrical conductivity.The resulting yarn exhibits excellent electrical conductivity(21.8Ωcm^(−1)),rapid electrothermal response,and superb photothermal conversion capability,supporting its application as an optical/electrical dual-drive heater.A three-dimensional(3D)honeycomb-like textile wearable heater based on MP@CY as weft yarn demonstrates outstanding electrical thermal properties(0–2.5 V,30–196.8°C)and exceptional photothermal conversion(130 mW cm^(−2),64.2°C).Using an Internet of Things(IoT)microcontroller and Espressif(ESP)electronics chip,which are combined with wireless fidelity(Wi-Fi)and smartphone,real-time visualization and precise control of the temperature interface can be achieved.Furthermore,MP@CY-based knitted sensors,obtained by hand-knitting,are utilized for monitoring human movement and health,exhibiting high sensitivity and long-term cycling stability.展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12002085 and 51603039)Shanghai Pujiang Program,China(No.19S10462)+3 种基金Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(Nos.2232017D-12 and 20K10405)Key Laboratory of Textile Science and Technology(Donghua University)Ministry of Education,China(No.KLTST201623)Initial Research Funds for Young Teachers of Donghua University,China(No.104-07-005388)。
文摘The development of flexible and stretchable electronics has attracted much attention.As an important part of wearable electronic systems,the connection between conductive yarns and electronic components affects the stability and accuracy of their electrical reliability.In this paper,three different connections were attempted to electrically and mechanically link two conductive yarns,including soldering followed by waterborne polyurethane(WPU)encapsulation,coating of conductive silver adhesive with WPU encapsulation,as well as coating of conductive silver adhesive with polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS)encapsulation.The surface morphologies and electro-mechanical behaviors of the three created connected conductive yarns were characterized.Compared with their electro-mechanical behaviors of the established three connections,the connection with soldering remained electrically conductive to around 200%,which mainly came from the stress concentration between the stiff soldering and soft conductive yarns.However,the coating of conductive silver adhesive and encapsulated protection of PDMS can make the connected conductive yarns stretchable up to 300%with almost constant electrical resistance.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52273074)the Central government guided local science and technology development fund project,Gansu Provincial Science and Technology Plan Project(Project Number:22ZY2QA001)Lanzhou Science and Technology Plan Project Funding(Project Number:2021-1-44).
文摘Graphene composite yarns have demonstrated significant potential in the development of multifunctional wearable elec-tronics,showcasing exceptional conductivity,mechanical properties,flexibility,and lightweight design.However,their performance is limited by the weak interfacial interaction between the fibers and graphene.Herein,a polydopamine-reduced graphene oxide(PDA-RGO)interfacial modulation strategy is proposed to prepare graphene-coated cotton yarns with high electrical conductivity and strength.PDA-RGO serves as an interfacial bonding molecule that interacts with the cotton yarn(CY)substrate to establish a hydrogen interface,while interconnecting with highly conductive graphene throughπ-πinterac-tions.The developed interface-designed graphene-coated yarn demonstrates an impressive average electrical conductivity of(856.27±7.02)S/m(i.e.,average resistance of(57.57±5.35)Ω).Simultaneously,the obtained conductive yarn demonstrates an exceptional average tensile strength of(172.03±8.03)MPa,surpassing that of primitive CY by approximately 1.59 times.The conductive yarns can be further used as low-voltage flexible wearable heaters and high-sensitivity pressure sensors,thus showcasing their remarkable potential for high-performance and multifunctional wearable devices in real-world applications.
基金supported by the Ministry of Business,Innovation and Employment New Zealand[UOAX1415].
文摘Fabrication of electrically conductive yarns(glass,flax and polypropylene fibers)coated with graphene nanoparticles(GNP)were characterized for their mechanical properties and compared with their electrical properties.The composites were produced with the use of polymeric binders(epoxy resin and thermoplastic starch)and two different dipcoating methodologies were developed to create the coating layers.Technique-1 involved coating of binder and then GNP layer whereas Technique-2 had a mixture of binder and GNP in the predetermined ratio,which was coated on the yarns.The mechanism of adhesion varies or influences on a number of factors such as the nature of the fiber surface,coating method and effective binder.Tensile properties of the yarns were measured by an appropriate standard,and the highest tensile strength was noticed with epoxy-based glass fiber samples as 222 MPa followed by flax fiber samples as 206 MPa.The composites of starch-based showed poor mechanical performance compared to those of epoxy ones.This was due to poor adhesion between the surface and starch layer(interphase)where the Van der Wall’s force was quite low.Electrical conductivity,glass fiber yarns with epoxy binder were identified to have the highest electrical conductivity of 0.1 S.cm−1 among other samples.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52003131)the Major Scientific and Technological Innovation Program of Shandong(No.2019JZZY010340)+2 种基金China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2023M731838)Youth Innovation Science and Technology Plan of Shandong Province(2020KJA013)Taishan Scholar Program of Shandong Province in China(tsqn202211116).
文摘High-performance wearable electronics are highly desirable for the development of body warming and human health monitoring devices.In the present study,high electrically conductive and photothermal cotton yarns(CYs)with long-term stability were prepared as wearable electronics.The process contains back-to-back decoration of the fiber surface by Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)(MXene)nanosheets,and the poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)polystyrene sulfonate(PEDOT:PSS)composite,to form a core–shell structure(MP@CY).The addition of a small amount of PEDOT:PSS plays a dual role of protecting the MXene from oxidation and increasing the electrical conductivity.The resulting yarn exhibits excellent electrical conductivity(21.8Ωcm^(−1)),rapid electrothermal response,and superb photothermal conversion capability,supporting its application as an optical/electrical dual-drive heater.A three-dimensional(3D)honeycomb-like textile wearable heater based on MP@CY as weft yarn demonstrates outstanding electrical thermal properties(0–2.5 V,30–196.8°C)and exceptional photothermal conversion(130 mW cm^(−2),64.2°C).Using an Internet of Things(IoT)microcontroller and Espressif(ESP)electronics chip,which are combined with wireless fidelity(Wi-Fi)and smartphone,real-time visualization and precise control of the temperature interface can be achieved.Furthermore,MP@CY-based knitted sensors,obtained by hand-knitting,are utilized for monitoring human movement and health,exhibiting high sensitivity and long-term cycling stability.
