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C/B/2815. Smart materials - the future of textiles

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1650
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

This paper discusses the idea of Smart materials, namely treated and electronic textiles, looking at the use and application of these materials. The paper describes Shape memory materials, Phase change materials, Chromatic materials, Stimuli- responsive hydrogels and membranes, Micro-encapsulation, and Nanotechnology as forms of treated textiles. The theories behind electronic textiles are also discussed. The paper concludes with a summary of smart materials in relation to the global market.

 

KEYWORDS: Smart materials, treated textiles, electronic textiles, Shape memory materials, Phase change materials, Chromatic materials, Stimuli- responsive hydrogels and membranes, Micro-encapsulation, Nanotechnology,