Sustainable e-textiles—development and importance

Md. Nahid Pervez, Mumtahina Riza, Md. Eman Talukder, K. M. Faridul Hasan, Md. Ahsan Habib, Md. Anwar Jahid, George K. Stylios, Vincenzo Naddeo, Patricia I. Dolez, Firoz Ahmed, Md. Ibrahim H. Mondal, Yingjie Cai

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Abstract

Multifunctional and wearable e-textiles are gaining popularity as more people realize that such technology can make their lives safer, greener, and more pleasant. Furthermore, recent advances in materials science and electronics have led to the development of a wide range of electronic textile components, such as sensors, energy harvesters, batteries, and antennas that can be printed on flexible and breathable textile substrates. It is possible to make electronic textiles in one of four main ways: either by directly weaving electronic fibres into fabrics, by integrating fibre-shaped electrical gadgets into commercial fabrics, by coating commercial fabrics with conductive materials, or by carbonizing commercial fabrics to create conductive fabrics. However, sustainably making e-textiles with particular reference to their lifetimes is of paramount interest nowadays. Therefore, this chapter highlights the development and importance of e-textiles and their potential market growth to build a next-generation smart and sustainable e-textile-based society.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSmart Textiles from Natural Resources
EditorsMd. Ibrahim H. Mondal
PublisherWoodhead Publishing Ltd.
Pages343-365
Number of pages23
ISBN (Electronic)9780443154720
ISBN (Print)9780443154713
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024

Keywords

  • Wearable textiles
  • conductive textiles
  • smart textiles
  • sustainable e-textiles
  • textile sensors

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering
  • General Chemical Engineering

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