Abstract
The development of novel textile materials capable of controlled interaction with the environment has contributed to the growth of smart textiles. Nevertheless, the ubiquitous integration of plastic and electronic components into textile structures will bring new challenges regarding the use of material resources and waste management. Focusing on this problem, the present work explores the use of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)-based optical waveguides to create textile-based optical sensors. Following an interdisciplinary approach, the research was conducted by combining methods from textile design, material science, and photonics. CMC optical fiber and planar waveguide were compared in corresponding textile structures. We present the laboratory testing results of initial proof of concept samples of bio-based woven smart textiles demonstrating their touch, bending and water optical sensing capabilities.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 2022 IEEE Sensors Proceedings |
| Publisher | IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-6654-8464-0 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-1-6654-8465-7 |
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| Publication status | Published - 8 Dec 2022 |
| MoE publication type | A4 Article in a conference publication |
| Event | IEEE Sensors 2022 - Dallas, United States Duration: 30 Oct 2022 → 2 Nov 2022 |
Conference
| Conference | IEEE Sensors 2022 |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Dallas |
| Period | 30/10/22 → 2/11/22 |
Keywords
- Smart textiles
- bending
- optical fibers
- waste management
- optical fiber sensors
- optical planar waveguides
- weaving
- cellulose
- optical waveguides
- smart textile