Advances in Smart Photovoltaic Textiles

Abstract

Energy harvesting textiles have emerged as a promising solution to sustainably power wearable electronics. Textile-based solar cells (SCs) interconnected with on-body electronics have emerged to meet such needs. These technologies are lightweight, flexible, and easy to transport while leveraging the abundant natural sunlight in an eco-friendly way. In this Review, we comprehensively explore the working mechanisms, diverse types, and advanced fabrication strategies of photovoltaic textiles. Furthermore, we provide a detailed analysis of the recent progress made in various types of photovoltaic textiles, emphasizing their electrochemical performance. The focal point of this review centers on smart photovoltaic textiles for wearable electronic applications. Finally, we offer insights and perspectives on potential solutions to overcome the existing limitations of textile-based photovoltaics to promote their industrial commercialization.

Electrocatalytic C–N coupling for urea synthesis: a critical review

“…On the technological basis of silicon and thin-film solar cells, the photoconversion efficiencies of dye-sensitized, perovskite, organic, and quantum dot-sensitized solar cells are greatly improved. 174 Particularly, the greatly developed perovskite tandem solar cell provides an opportunity to further improve the photoconversion efficiency. 175,176 With the optimization of solar cell stability and operating costs, photovoltaic power supply facilities could be a strategy option for the synthesis of green urea.…”

Smart Fabric Textiles Using Nanomaterials: A Contemporary Overview

“…[11] Photovoltaic textiles integrate nanostructured semiconductors, harnessing solar energy for tasks such as charging electronic devices or powering embedded sensors. [12] Antibacterial and antimicrobial textiles incorporate nanomaterials, like silver nanoparticles, offering hygienic applications in medical garments and wound dressings. [13] Shape memory textiles utilize Nano scale shape memory polymers, allowing fabrics to change shape in response to external stimuli, such as temperature alterations.…”

Comfortable, Anisotropic-Elastic, and Multilayered Fibrous Bandages with Enhanced Directional Tensile Performance

“…Currently, elastic bandages are predominantly fabricated from either knitted fabrics containing elastic yarns or nonwoven materials made with elastic fibers . Knitted fabrics have a variety of functional structures, and their elasticity properties and mechanical performance can be conveniently adjusted and improved through the selection of functional yarns . However, the inherent drawback of these fabrics is their reduced capacity for sustained pressure due to the stress relaxation of the knit, which impacts the overall durability.…”