Intelligent textiles and clothing / edited by H.R. Mattila.

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Series: Woodhead publishing in textiles2006Description: 1 online resource (xviii, 506 pages)Content type:

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

1845691628
9781845691622

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Electronic books.

Additional physical formats: Print version:: Intelligent textiles and clothing.LOC classification:

TS1540 .I58 2006eb

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Contents:

Solar textiles: production and distribution of electricity coming from solar radiation applicationsIntroduction to conductive materials; Formation of electrical circuits in textile structures; Stability enhancement of polypyrrole coated textiles; Electrical, morphological and electromechanical properties of conductive polymer fibres (yarns); Multipurpose textile-based sensors; Textile micro system technology; Applic.

Summary: Intelligent textiles and clothing can be defined as those which react to exterior or physiological stimuli. This important book brings together recent research in the area. The book is divided into parts, each one containing an overview chapter followed by specific research and applications. Its main focus is on phase change materials, shape memory textiles, chromic and conductive materials. It is an essential read for anyone wanting to know more about intelligent textiles.

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"The Textile Institute."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Intelligent textiles and clothing can be defined as those which react to exterior or physiological stimuli. This important book brings together recent research in the area. The book is divided into parts, each one containing an overview chapter followed by specific research and applications. Its main focus is on phase change materials, shape memory textiles, chromic and conductive materials. It is an essential read for anyone wanting to know more about intelligent textiles.

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