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Iftikhar Ali1, Md Rashedul Islam1, Junyi Yin2

  • 1Centre for Print Research (CFPR), The University of the West of England, Frenchay Campus, Bristol BS16 1QY, U.K.

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Energy harvesting textiles, specifically textile-based solar cells (SCs), offer a sustainable power solution for wearable electronics. This review explores their mechanisms, fabrication, and performance, focusing on smart applications to overcome commercialization challenges.

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Energy Harvesting
  • Textile Engineering

Background:

  • Wearable electronics require sustainable and integrated power sources.
  • Energy harvesting textiles offer a lightweight and flexible solution.
  • Textile-based solar cells (SCs) are a key technology in this field.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively review photovoltaic textiles for wearable electronics.
  • To explore working mechanisms, fabrication strategies, and performance.
  • To identify challenges and opportunities for commercialization.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of photovoltaic textile research.
  • Analysis of fabrication techniques and materials.
  • Evaluation of electrochemical performance data.
Keywords:
electronic textilesenergy harvestinggreen energyphotovoltaic textilessmart textilessolar cellssolar energywearable electronics

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