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1 online resource (xxi, 501 pages) : illustrations (some color |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
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Woodhead publishing series in textiles, 2042-0803 ; no. 139 |
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Woodhead publishing in textiles ; no. 139.
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"The Textile Institute." |
| Summary |
Smart-textiles developers draw on diverse fields of knowledge to produce unique materials with enhanced properties and vast potential. Several disciplines outside the traditional textile area are involved in the construction of these smart textiles, and each individual field has its own language, specific terms and approaches. Multidisciplinary know-how for smart-textiles developers provides a filtered knowledge of these areas of expertise, explaining key expressions and demonstrating their relevance to the smart-textiles field. Following an introduction to the new enabling technologies, commercialisation and market trends that make up the future of smart-textiles development, part one reviews materials employed in the production of smart textiles. Types and processing of electro-conductive and semiconducting materials, optical fibres for smart photonic textiles, conductive nanofibres and nanocoatings, polymer-based resistive sensors, and soft capacitance fibres for touch-sensitive smart textiles are all discussed. Part two then investigates such technologies as the embedding of electronic functions, the integration of thin-film electronics, and the development of organic and large-area electronic (OLAE) technologies for smart textiles. Joining technologies are also discussed, alongside kinetic, thermoelectric and solar energy harvesting technologies, and signal processing technologies for activity-aware smart textiles. Finally, product development and applications are the focus of part three, which investigates strategies for technology management, innovation and improved sustainability, before the book concludes by exploring medical, automotive and architectural applications of smart textiles. With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors, Multidisciplinary know-how for smart-textiles developers is a key tool for readers working in industries including design, fashion, textiles, through to electronics, computing and material science. It also provides a useful guide to the subject for academics working across a wide range of fields. Reviews materials used in the production of smart textilesExamines the technologies used in smart textiles, such as optical fibres and polymer based resistive sensorsInvestigates strategies for technology management, innovation and improved development. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Part I. Materials -- part II. Technologies -- part III. Product development and applications. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Subject |
Textile industry -- Effect of technological innovations on.
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Textile fabrics -- Technological innovations.
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Smart materials.
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Textiles et tissus -- Industrie et commerce -- Effets des innovations sur.
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Textiles et tissus -- Innovations.
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Matériaux intelligents.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Textiles & Polymers.
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Smart materials
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Textile fabrics -- Technological innovations
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| Added Author |
Kirstein, Tünde.
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Textile Institute (Manchester, England)
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Multidisciplinary know-how for smart textiles developers. Oxford ; Philadelphia : Woodhead Pub., 2013 0857093428 9780857093424 |
| ISBN |
0857093533 (electronic bk.) |
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9780857093530 (electronic bk.) |
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0857093428 |
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9780857093424 |
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AU@ 000052909509 |
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AU@ 000054754772 |
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CHNEW 001011354 |
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DEBBG BV042315075 |
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DEBBG BV044177998 |
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DEBSZ 414267605 |
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DEBSZ 431592179 |
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DEBSZ 481274944 |
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UKMGB 017581766 |
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