Electronic textiles: Smart fabrics and wearable technology

Título: Electronic textiles: Smart fabrics and wearable technology
Autores: Dias, Tilak
Fecha Publicación: 2015
Editorial: Elsevier
ISBN: 978-0-08-100201-8
Ubicación: 677/ .D53/ Ele
Abstract: The integration of electronics into textiles and clothing has opened up an array of functions beyond those of conventional textiles.- These novel materials are beginning to find applications in commercial products, in fields such as communication, healthcare, protection and wearable technology.- Electronic Textiles: Smart Fabrics and Wearable Technology opens with an initiation to the area from the editor, Tilak Dias.- Part One introduces conductive fibres, carbon nano-tubes and polymer yarns.- Part Two discusses techniques for integrating textiles and electronics, including the design of textile-based sensors and actuators, and energy harvesting methods.- Finally, Part Three covers a range of electronic textile applications, from wearable electronics to technical textiles featuring expert chapters on embroidered antennas for communication systems and wearable sensors for athletes.