This groundbreaking book comprehensively reviews the utilization of smart nanotextiles in various application areas by referring to requirements specific to various application fields, sharing the findings of some of the latest research efforts and state-of-art smart nanotextiles technologies, as well as providing insights relating to challenges and opportunities facing current and future smart nanotextiles.
Table of ContentsPreface
Section 1: Introduction
1. Smart Nanotextiles Applications: A General Overview Nazire Deniz Yilmaz
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Textiles
1.2.1 Brief History of Smart Nanotextiles
1.2.2 Terminology
1.2.3 Classification
1.3 Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials
1.3.1 Nanomaterials
1.3.2 Nanocomposites
1.4 Materials Selection
1.4.1 Stretchability
1.4.2 Permeability
1.4.3 Self-Healing
1.4.4 Biocompatibility
1.4.5 Conductivity
1.4.6 Scalability
1.4.7 Energy Autonomy
1.4.8 Cost Efficiency
1.5 Sensors
1.5.1 Strain Sensing
1.5.2 Tactile Sensing
1.5.3 Temperature Sensing
1.5.4 Electrochemical Sensing
1.5.5 Humidity Sensing
1.5.6 Photo Sensing
1.5.7 Gas Sensing
1.5.8 Multisensing
1.5.9 Disposable Sensors
1.6 Application Areas of Smart Nanotextiles
1.6.1 Medicine and Healthcare
1.6.1.1 Health Monitoring
1.6.1.2 Drug Delivery
1.6.1.3 Wound Care
1.6.2 Everyday Applications of Smart Nanotextiles
1.6.2.1 Communication
1.6.2.2 Sports
1.6.2.3 Fashion and Aesthetics
1.6.2.4 Energy Harvesting
1.6.3 Technical Applications of Smart Nanotextiles
1.6.3.1 Protection and Defense
1.6.3.2 Filtration Applications
1.6.3.3 Civil and Geotechnical Engineering Applications
1.6.3.4 Transportation Applications
1.7 Risks and Opportunities
1.8 Conclusion
References
Section 2: Smart Nanotextiles for Medicine and Healthcare
2. Smart Nanotextiles for Wearable Health Monitoring Shanshan Yao, Shuang Wu and Yong Zhu
2.1 Introduction
2.2 (Bio)Physical Monitoring
2.2.1 Body Temperature
2.2.2 Biopotential Signals
2.2.3 Blood Pulse
2.2.4 Blood Pressure
2.2.5 Respiration Rate
2.3 (Bio)Chemical Monitoring
2.3.1 Biofluids
2.3.2 Breath and Body Odor
2.4 Multimodal Monitoring
2.4.1 Multimodal Monitoring of Physical Biomarkers
2.4.2 Multimodal Monitoring of Physical and Chemical Biomarkers
2.5 Conclusions and Future Remarks
Acknowledgments
References
3. Smart Nanotextiles for Controlled and Targeted Drug Release Rauf Mahmudzade, Caroline Werther, Dilip Depan and Raj Pal Singh
3.1 Nanomaterials and Drug Delivery Systems
3.2 Graphene: Properties and Applications in Biomedicine
3.3 Toxicity Studies of Graphene-Based Nanomaterials
3.3.1 Pristine Graphene
3.3.2 Graphene Oxide
3.4 Graphene Quantum Dots: Properties and Potential in Theranostics
3.4.1 Biological Properties of Graphene Quantum Dots
3.4.2 Optical Properties of Graphene Quantum Dots
3.4.3 Therapeutic Applications of Graphene Quantum Dots
3.4.4 Imaging Applications of Graphene Quantum Dots
3.5 Conclusion and Final Remarks
Acknowledgments
References
4. Smart Nanotextiles for Wound Care and Regenerative MedicineSadiya Anjum, Rashid Ilmi and Imran Khan
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Nanotextiles in Healthcare Materials
4.2.1 Nanotextiles in Wound Dressing
4.2.1.1 Herbal Extract–Loaded Nanofibers
4.2.1.2 Natural Products
4.2.1.3 Antibiotics
4.2.1.4 Nanoparticles (NPs)
4.2.2 Suture Materials
4.2.3 Tissue Engineering and Regeneration
4.2.3.1 Skin Tissue Engineering
4.3 Conclusions and Future Perspectives
References
Section 3: Smart Nanotextiles for Everyday’s Life
5. Smart Nanotextiles for CommunicationIsidoro Ibanez-Labiano, Syeda Fizzah Jilani, Ronald Rui Zhang, Elif Ozden-Yenigun and Akram Alomainy
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Nanocommunications
5.1.2 Smart Textiles Communications
5.2 Textile Wearable Devices
5.2.1 Nanoengineered Textile Antennas and Their Applications: Nanoparticles on Textiles
5.2.1.1 Characteristics of Metallic Inks and Fibers
5.2.1.2 Characteristics of Nonmetallic Carbon-Based Inks and Fibers
5.2.2 Integration Processes for Smart Nanotextiles (Metallic and Nonmetallic Materials)
5.2.3 Smart Textile Antennas
5.2.3.1 Graphene-Soft Antenna
5.2.3.2 Inkjet-Printed Millimeter Wave PET-Based Flexible Antenna
5.2.3.3 Tera-Hertz Wearable Antenna
5.3 Nanoscale Body-Centric Communications
5.3.1 Terahertz Wave Propagation for In Vivo Nanonetworks
5.3.1.1 Theoretical and Analytical Considerations
5.3.1.2 Molecular Absorption
5.3.1.3 Path Loss
5.3.2 Molecular Absorption Noise Model
5.3.2.1 Free Space Scenario
5.3.2.2 In Vivo Scenario
5.4 Challenges and Future Prospects
5.5 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
6 Smart Nanotextiles for SportsTim Smith, James Lee and Daniel A. James
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Trends
6.2.1 Wearable Technology
6.2.2 Convergence
6.2.3 Mass Market Driving Down Costs
6.2.4 Miniaturization
6.3 Textile Innovation
6.3.1 Passive
6.3.2 Active
6.3.3 Smart Technologies
6.4 Enabling Technologies
6.4.1 Microsystems
6.4.2 Power Systems
6.4.3 Where is the Market Now?
6.5 Discussion and Conclusions
References
7. Smart Nanotextiles for Fashion and AestheticsMei Yu Yao, Jennifer Xiaopei Wu and Li Li
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Smart Textiles for Fashion and Aesthetics
7.3 Nanotechnology in Smart Textiles
7.3.1 Enhancing Durability and Functions of Textiles
7.3.2 Electrical Conductivity
7.4 Examples of Smart Nanotextiles on Mainstream Fashion
7.4.1 Hygiene and Protection
7.4.2 Connectivity
7.4.3 Sustainability
7.5 Challenges for Smart Textiles with Nanomaterials
7.6 Future Trends of Smart Nanotextiles
7.6.1 Wearable Energy Storage Devices and Regenerative Energy
7.6.2 Technology of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
7.6.3 3D Printing Technology
References
8. Smart Nanotextiles for Energy GenerationJiaqing Xiong and Pooi See Lee
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Textiles Nanogenerators
8.2.1 Thermoelectric Fibers/Textiles
8.2.2 Piezoelectric Fibers/Textiles
8.2.3 Triboelectric Fibers/Textiles
8.3 Progress and Application of Textile Nanogenerators
8.3.1 Thermoelectric Generators
8.3.1.1 Thermoelectric Generator for Energy Harvesting
8.3.1.2 Thermoelectric Generator for Self-Powered Sensing
8.3.2 Piezoelectric Nanogenerators
8.3.2.1 Inorganic Material–Based Piezoelectric Fibers/Textiles
8.3.2.2 Polymer-Based Piezoelectric Fibers/ Textiles
8.3.2.3 Structure Modification for Piezoelectricity Enhancement
8.3.2.4 Active Component Modification for Piezoelectricity Enhancement
8.3.2.5 Applications and Challenges of Piezoelectric Fibers/Textiles
8.3.3 Triboelectric Nanogenerators
8.3.3.1 Fiber/Textile-Based Power Sources
8.3.3.2 Fiber/Textile-Based Self-Powered Wearable Systems
8.3.3.3 Applications and Challenges of Triboelectric Fibers/Textiles
8.4 Hybrid Devices for Energy Harvesting and Storage
8.5 Conclusions and Prospects
References
Section 4: Smart Nanotextiles for Industrial Applications
9. Smart Nanotextiles for Protection and DefenseUnsanhame Mawkhlieng and Abhijit Majumdar
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Protective Textiles
9.2.1 UV Protection
9.2.2 Protection Against Bacteria
9.2.2.1 Types of Antibacterial Materials
9.2.2.2 Inorganic Nanomaterials Used for Antibacterial Activity
9.2.3 Flame Protection
9.2.3.1 Inorganic Nanomaterials for Flame Retardancy
9.2.4 Extreme Cold Protection
9.2.5 Nuclear Biological and Chemical (NBC) Suits/Hazmat Suits
9.2.6 Ballistic Protection
9.3 Conclusion
References
10. Smart Nanotextiles for FiltrationMohd Yusuf and Amit Madhu
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Process of Filtration and Properties of Filter Media
10.3 Operating Parameters of Filtration
10.4 Applications of Smart Nanotextiles in Filtration
10.4.1 Contaminants and Heavy Metal Ions Removal from Water Systems
10.4.2 Smart Air Filter
10.4.3 COVID-19 Scenario: Protective Face Masks
10.4.4 Oil Removal Applications
10.4.5 Conclusions and Future Outlook
References
11. Nanotextiles in Civil and Geotechnical EngineeringA. F. M. Fahad Halim, Nazia Nourin Moury and Mohammad Tajul Islam
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Geosynthetics
11.2.1 Properties of Geosynthetics
11.2.1.1 Physical Properties
11.2.1.2 Mechanical Properties
11.2.1.3 Hydraulic Properties
11.2.1.4 Durability Properties
11.2.1.5 Degradation
11.2.2 Types of Geosynthetics Used in Civil and Geotechnical Engineering
11.2.2.1 Green Geosynthetics
11.2.2.2 Composite Geosynthetics
11.2.2.3 Smart and Active Geosynthetics
11.3 Common Traditional Applications of Geosynthetics in Civil and Geotechnical Engineering
11.3.1 Managing Shoreline Changes as a Result of Rising Sea Levels
11.3.2 Reinforcement of Unpaved Roads
11.3.3 Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soils Above Voids
11.3.4 Development of Dune Sand
11.3.5 Geotextile-Reinforced Slope Subject to Drawdown
11.4 Nanomaterial Application to Geosynthetics for Civil and Geotechnical Engineering
11.4.1 Fiber Optical Nanosensors for Temperature/Strain Sensing
11.4.2 Carbon Nanofibers Aggregate Sensors
11.4.3 Nanoporous Thermal Insulation (NTI)
11.4.4 Phase-Change Materials
11.4.5 Nanoclay Polymer Composites
11.4.6 Thermochromic Roof System
11.4.7 Smart Houses, Smart Roads, and Smart Cities
11.5 Conclusion
References
12. Smart Nanotextiles for TransportationCédric Cochrane and Francois Boussu
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Sensor Yarns for Composite Materials
12.2.1 Optical Fiber Sensors
12.2.2 Fibrous Sensors
12.2.3 Matrix of Sensors
12.3 Development and Application of Various Fibrous Sensor Yarns
12.3.1 Piezo-Resistive Sensors Coated on Fabric
12.3.2 Fibrous Sensors Made From Continuous Yarns
12.3.3 Design and Production of Sensor Yarns
12.3.3.1 Calibration of Sensor Yarns
12.3.3.2 Manufacturing of 3D Fabric
With Sensor Yarns
12.3.3.3 Composite Manufacturing Process of 3D Fabrics With Embedded Sensor Yarns
12.3.3.4 Quasi-Static Characterization and Monitoring of Composite Material 12.3.4 Fibrous Sensors Made From Commingled Yarns
12.3.4.1 Design and Production of Sensor Yarns
12.3.4.2 Calibration of Sensor Yarn
12.3.4.3 Forming of 3D Fabrics With Embedded Sensor Yarns for Monitoring
12.4 Discussion
12.5 Conclusion, Perspectives and Suggestions of Future Works
References
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