Conductive nanofibres and nanocoatings for smart textiles

摘要

This chapter summarizes the recent application of nanotechnology in smart textiles. Two major technical applications, using nanosize fibre/fillers and employing specific nanocoating techniques to create smart textile, are reviewed. The existing functionality of textiles can be improved using nanotechnology, and it is also possible to manufacture smart textiles with entirely new properties or a combination of different functions.