British researchers have developed "all-electronic fibers" for everyday wear

Researchers at Exeter University have announced that they have “created” a new technology that would create “all-electronic fibers” that can be integrated into everyday apparel production.

The new study, conducted by the Graphene Science Center in collaboration with the University of Aveiro in Portugal, the University of Lisbon, and CenTexBel in Belgium, integrates electronic devices into fabric materials, allowing images to be displayed directly on fabrics by coating lightweight and durable electronic fibers. on.

The research team believes that this discovery can revolutionize wearable electronics for a variety of everyday applications and health monitoring, such as heart rate and blood pressure, and medical diagnosis.

The researchers also said that this also solves the problem that current wearable electronic products stick to the fabric and cause "too stiff and easy to malfunction."

Professor Craciun, co-author of the study, said: "The most important thing for a truly wearable electronic device is that the components need to be integrated into the material, not just added."

Another co-author, Dr. Ana Neves of the Department of Engineering at Exeter University added: "The key to this new technology is that textile fibers are flexible, comfortable and light, yet durable enough to meet the needs of modern life."

Graphene is only one of the most famous materials, not only the thinnest material that can conduct electricity, but also quite elastic. The new study uses existing polypropylene fibers (usually used in many commercial applications in the textile industry) to connect new graphene-based electronic fibers to create touch sensors and illuminators.

Elias Torres Alonso, a research scientist at the Graphenea Science Center, said: "This new study opens a window for smart textiles and will play a key role in many areas in the near future. By weaving graphene fibers into fabrics, We have created a new technology that fully integrates electronic products into textiles. From now on, the only limitation is in our own imagination."

As consumers increasingly rely on technology applications in everyday life, whether it is smart phones or portable fitness monitors, smart textiles and wearable technologies are rapidly gaining popularity.

Earlier (2018), American researchers claimed that the "world's first" through the production of fibers with embedded electronic components, the electronic products used are quite flexible, can be woven into soft fabric, and made Wearable clothes.

Last October, the UK Centre for Process Innovation announced a new smart clothing program to expand the development of wearable textile technology.