A light-emitting diode is powered through the strands of conductive thread from cotton. (Photos courtesy of BONG SUP SHIM) Using a few simple steps, cotton threads are transformed into smart fabric ...

Lithium batteries power an expanding range of technologies, from electric vehicles and commercial transportation fleets to stationary energy storage systems and grid-scale backup power installations.

A recent review article by Duan-Chao Wang and colleagues in Polymers covers the research in conductive fibers, with conductive additives ranging from carbon nanotubes (CNT) and graphene to various ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Electronic textiles, or e-textiles, are fabrics that integrate electronics and other functional materials to add advanced capabilities beyond basic clothing. Prior research has ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Textile engineering has long been a cornerstone of human innovation, from ancient weaving techniques to modern fabric production. However, the integration of textiles with ...