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Yichun Ding1,2,3, Jinxing Jiang1, Yingsi Wu1
1School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, P. R. China.
Chemical Reviews
|February 19, 2024
Summary
Porous conductive textiles (PCTs) offer a revolutionary platform for wearable electronics due to their flexibility and comfort. This review details PCT preparation, applications in devices like sensors and energy harvesters, and their integration into advanced wearable systems.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Textile Engineering
- Wearable Technology
Background:
- Advancements in flexible/stretchable conductive materials are crucial for wearable electronics.
- Porous conductive textiles (PCTs) offer unique properties like lightweight, flexibility, and comfort for wearable applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of PCTs in wearable electronics.
- To discuss PCT preparation, properties, and applications.
- To explore the integration of PCTs into wearable systems and future directions.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on PCTs for wearable electronics.
- Elucidation of PCT preparation strategies, including raw materials and fabrication processes.
- Detailed illustration of PCT applications in various devices and systems.
Main Results:
- PCTs enable novel form factors for wearable electronics.
- PCTs serve as building blocks for sensors, actuators, therapeutic devices, energy devices, and displays.
- PCTs can be integrated with rigid components or other fibrous devices for complex systems.
Conclusions:
- PCT-based wearables have immense potential to reshape personal and interconnected devices.
- Future research should focus on overcoming challenges and exploring new application scenarios.
- PCTs are poised to redefine wearable technology in healthcare, sports, and professional fields.
