From waste to wearable: an alternative waste stream for unusable textiles turned into piezoelectric textiles
JoAnna Milam-Guerrero, Dong-Jun Kwon, Yun Young Choi, Faraj Al-Badani, Jizhou Jiang, Jennifer L. Schaefer, Nosang V. Myung
Abstract
A new recyclability path for unusable textiles are processed into electronic textiles. These materials can be implemented into such applications as energy harvesting or sensing devices that can be worn as demonstrated by our smart mask.
Topics & Concepts
Waste streamWearable computerWearable technologyEnergy harvestingTextileProcess engineeringWaste managementArchitectural engineeringComputer scienceEnvironmental scienceEngineeringMaterials scienceEnergy (signal processing)Embedded systemComposite materialMathematicsStatisticsAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsGreen IT and SustainabilityTactile and Sensory Interactions