Fabrication of Polymer Nanofiber-Conducting Polymer Fabric and Noncontact Motion Sensing Platform

Abstract

Conductive polymer-electrospun polymer nanofiber network was combined to host iron oxide nanoparticles providing micrometer thick sensing interface. The sensor has fabricated as free-standing fabric exhibiting 10 to 100 KOhm base resistivity upon bias applied. The moving object has been sensed through the electrostatic interactions between fibers and object. The sensing range has been found to be 1-5 cm above the surface of fabric. By the controlled combination of conductive polymers electrospun polymer nanofibers effective device miniaturization has been provided without loss of performance. The noncontact motion sensor platform has unique flexibility and light weight holding a potential for wearable sensor technology.

Potential Applications of Nanotechnology In Functionalization of Synthetic Fibres (A Review)

“…The carbon nanotube is an efficient nano-filler due to the large specific surface area, durability, and chemical inertness of the material. Polymer/carbon nanotube produces multifunctional textiles [49][50][51] of wastewater treatment, sensors, fire retardant, antimicrobial, and UV blocking (fig. 6).…”