Scientists at the Russian State University (RGU) named after Kosygin have developed a new technology for creating fabrics that conduct electricity that will allow the creation of “smart” clothes, shoes and bags.
University experts have developed thin films of carbon nanotubes that can be applied to textile materials. These films are long cylindrical molecules of carbon atoms that can conduct current and heat. They are also considered the most durable materials on the planet, so the films are resistant to various mechanical stresses, ironing and washing.
The scientists say that such conductive coatings can be used for a variety of purposes, such as thermal clothing and footwear, as well as sensory coatings. They will be able to measure heart rate, depth of breathing, muscle activity and other indicators.
Many universities around the world are also developing smart fabrics. The University of Waterloo in Canada, for example, has created a material that reacts to heat and electricity. The fabric changes color and regains its shape when heated and an electric field is applied. This invention can be useful in virtual reality, as clothing made from this material can mimic the feeling of contact with the environment.
Source: Ferra
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