TY - CHAP
T1 - Nanotechnology in Smart Textiles
AU - Sun, Danmei
AU - Ahmad, Madiha
AU - Siddiqui, Muhammad Owais Raza
AU - Iqbal, Kashif
PY - 2024/9/25
Y1 - 2024/9/25
N2 - Nanotechnology, the manipulation of materials at the nanoscale, has revolutionized various industries, and the textile industry is one of them. Smart textiles, also known as electronic textiles or e-textiles, is a fast-growing field where nanotechnology plays a pivotal role in enhancing their functionality and performance. This chapter explores the exciting intersection of nanotechnology and smart textiles, highlighting the key advancements, applications, and future prospects in this domain. From the integration of nanomaterials like nanofibers, nanocoatings, and nanoparticles into textiles to the emergence of wearable electronics and environmental sensing, the chapter delves into the innovative ways nanotechnology enhances textile functionality. Furthermore, it discussed the challenges of cost, durability, and safety associated with nanotechnology in textiles and offers insights into potential solutions. As nanotechnology continues to advance, the possibilities for smart textiles appear limitless, promising revolutionary developments across industries and a brighter, smarter future.
AB - Nanotechnology, the manipulation of materials at the nanoscale, has revolutionized various industries, and the textile industry is one of them. Smart textiles, also known as electronic textiles or e-textiles, is a fast-growing field where nanotechnology plays a pivotal role in enhancing their functionality and performance. This chapter explores the exciting intersection of nanotechnology and smart textiles, highlighting the key advancements, applications, and future prospects in this domain. From the integration of nanomaterials like nanofibers, nanocoatings, and nanoparticles into textiles to the emergence of wearable electronics and environmental sensing, the chapter delves into the innovative ways nanotechnology enhances textile functionality. Furthermore, it discussed the challenges of cost, durability, and safety associated with nanotechnology in textiles and offers insights into potential solutions. As nanotechnology continues to advance, the possibilities for smart textiles appear limitless, promising revolutionary developments across industries and a brighter, smarter future.
KW - Nanotechnology
KW - Smart textiles
KW - Nanoparticles
KW - Nanofibre
KW - Nanocoating
KW - Wearable electronics
KW - Flexible electronics
KW - Nanosensor
KW - Conductive textiles
KW - Environmental sensing
KW - Sports and fitness textiles
KW - Camouflage fabrics
KW - 3D printing in textiles
KW - Textile nanocomposite
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85205112091&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1007/978-981-97-2696-7_15
DO - 10.1007/978-981-97-2696-7_15
M3 - Chapter (peer-reviewed)
SN - 9789819726950
T3 - Materials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials
SP - 441
EP - 459
BT - Nanotechnology in Textile Finishing
A2 - Bairagi, Satyaranjan
A2 - Ahmed, Shakeel
A2 - Ali, S. Wazed
PB - Springer
ER -