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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Traditional wearable exoskeletons rely on rigid structures, which limit comfort, flexibility, and everyday usability. This work introduces the fundamental technologies to create the first soft, lightweight, intelligent textile‐based exoskeletons (Texoskeletons) built using 1D sensors and actuators.
Amy Lukomiak +19 more
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Journal of Natural Fibers, 2020 Considering the harmful effect of UV radiation, present study was aimed at developing a UV protective finish for cotton fabric using Vitis vinifera leaves extract.
Deepti Pargai, Shahnaz Jahan
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Heliyon, 2021 The aim of this study was to investigate and compare the effect of process variables on the color and physical characteristics of viscose and cotton knitted fabrics.
Ismail Hossain +3 more
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Effect of CO2 Laser Treatment on the Fabric Hand of Cotton and Cotton/Polyester Blended Fabric [PDF]
Polymers, 2017 This paper compares the impact of laser treatment on cotton and cotton/polyester blended fabric hand properties, using the PhabrOmeter system. Five fabric hand properties, namely, stiffness, smoothness, softness, wrinkle recovery rate, and drapability, were obtained, and it was proven that laser treatment could be successfully used to change the fabric
Hung, ON, Kan, CW
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Tuning Separator Chemistry: Improving Zn Anode Compatibility via Functionalized Chitin Nanofibers
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Nanochitin derived from waste shrimp shells is used to fabricate separators for aqueous zinc batteries. By tuning the density of amine and carboxylic surface groups, water mobility at the separator interface is controlled, promoting uniform zinc deposition, suppressing dendrite growth, and enabling exceptional cycling stability exceeding 2000 h ...
Ibrahim Al Kathemi +6 more
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Antibacterial Finish for Cotton Fabric from Actinomycetes Isolated from Forest Soil
, 2018 This study was conducted to isolate actinomycetes from forest areas of Tamilnadu, to check the antibacterial efficacy of the biomolecules produced by the isolates and their application as antibacterial textile finish.
T.R. Juby, R. Usha, TR Juby, R Usha
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Photocatalytic desizing of pva-sized cotton fabric
, 2022 Sizing is necessary for the weaving preparatory process involving coating warp yarns with a sizing agent like PVA. The sizing agent improves the weavability during the manufacturing of the cotton fabric.
Mukhopadhyay, Samrat +2 more
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Development of multi-functional cotton surface for sportswear using nano zinc oxide
Journal of Natural Fibers, 2020 This paper reports the development of multi-functional cotton knitted fabric by two-stage process. Cotton knitted fabric was finished with in situ generated nano zinc oxide (nano-ZnO) followed by electrospraying Arkophop FFR a non-fluorocarbon-based ...
Anthonysamy Arputharaj +2 more
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A Skin‐Like Strain Sensor for Real‐Time Human Motion Detection
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.A skin‐like strain sensor with exceptional flexibility and breathability enables real‐time human motion detection. It offers continuous ECG monitoring and gesture recognition, ensuring high durability and comfort. This innovative design is ideal for wearable applications, combining reliable performance with seamless integration into dynamic ...
Shiqi Song +5 more
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Advances in Sustainable and Wearable Textile Based Soft Robotics
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.This Review examines advances in wearable textile‐based soft robotics, focusing on sustainable materials, integrated sensing, and scalable actuation. It discusses manufacturing and system integration across healthcare, assistive robotics, prosthetics, and human–machine interfaces, and highlights key challenges in circular design, including life‐cycle ...
Zahir Abbas +6 more
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