Development of Thermoplastic Bi-Component Electrodes for Triboelectric Impact Detection in Smart Textile Applications.

ABSTRACT: Smart textiles provide a significant technological advancement, but their development must balance traditional textile properties with electronic features. To address this challenge, this study introduces a flexible, electrically conductive composite material that can be fabricated using a continuous bi-component extrusion process, making it ideal for sensor electrodes. The primary aim was to create a composite for the filament's core, combining multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), polypropylene (PP), and thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), optimised for conductivity and flexibility. This blend, suitable for bi-component extrusion processes, exemplifies the role of advanced materials in combining electrical conductivity, mechanical flexibility, and processability, which are essential for wea

SUBMITTER: Esteves DS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11768117 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature