Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Adeel Abbas, Muhammad Sohaib Anas, Zeeshan Azam, Ruhma Naseer, Sikander Abbas Basra, Norina Asfand
Summary: This research investigates the impact of fiber type and number of covering yarn filaments on the compression, air permeability, water vapor permeability, and thermal resistance of sportswear compression stockings. The findings can guide the design of sportswear that better meets the comfort needs of athletes.
JOURNAL OF THE TEXTILE INSTITUTE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
So Young Joo, Yoon Soo Cho, Ji Won Yoo, Yi Hyun Kim, Rachael Sabangan, Seung Yeol Lee, Cheong Hoon Seo
Summary: Compression therapy using pressure garments can accelerate scar maturation and improve clinical symptoms. Monitoring the pressure range with a portable device can further enhance the efficacy of this therapy.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Simona Vasile, Joris Cools, Alexandra De Raeve, Benny Malengier, Frank Deruyck
Summary: This study quantified the effect of two rowing postures on selected body measurements and skin-sportswear interface pressure for competitive rowers aged 18-35. The results showed a significant influence of rowing posture on both body measurements and pressure, with back length and across back width being the most affected. Posture had a larger impact on pressure than on anthropometrics, suggesting the importance of designing sportswear that accommodates posture changes.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Esra Tastan Ozkan, Binnaz Kaplangiray, Ufuk Sekir, Senay Sahin
Summary: In this study, the thermal and water vapour resistance properties of five different T-shirts were analyzed. The results showed that garments made of polyester and Tencel had lower thermal resistance and were more comfortable compared to cotton-containing garments. Cotton-containing garments had higher thermal resistance, garment surface temperature and skin temperature values, making them less comfortable during physical activity. The Tencel garment behaved similarly to cotton-containing garments at the beginning of activity and similarly to polyester garments at the end of the activity.
JOURNAL OF ENGINEERED FIBERS AND FABRICS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Nga-wun Li, Chu-po Ho, Kit-lun Yick, Jin-yun Zhou
Summary: This study investigates the potential use of knitted fabrics for buoyant swimwear, analyzing the effects of different inlaid materials and knitted structures on the fabric's buoyancy and mechanical properties. The findings suggest that the net buoyant force and fabric properties are significantly influenced by the inlaid material and knitted structure, showcasing design advantages for buoyant swimwear development in the textile and sportswear industry.
TEXTILE RESEARCH JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Xiaoyan Zuo, Chengjun Zhang, Tao Xiong, Wenshu Yin, Ming Li, Chi Zhang, Xiaoguang Wu, Li Zhu
Summary: This study designs a novel magnetic levitation needle drive structure, analyzes the driving method through an equivalent magnetic circuit model and axial mechanical model, and ultimately achieves stable axial displacement response of the needle. Experimental results show that this magnetic levitation driving technology can not only solve the problems of noise, heating, and broken needles in traditional weft knitting machine, but also meet the requirements of needle drive height.
JOURNAL OF THE TEXTILE INSTITUTE
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Software Engineering
Yoav Sterman, Eli Almog
Summary: This paper introduces the research on seamless digital knitting technology and presents an innovative computational approach for design and programming. By using this technology, garments with multiple knitting structures can be created, achieving gradual transitions and organic patterns that are difficult to achieve with traditional design tools.
COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Software Engineering
Benjamin Jones, Yuxuan Mei, Haisen Zhao, Taylor Gotfrid, Jennifer Mankoff, Adriana Schulz
Summary: We propose an interactive design system for knitting that enables users to create patterns using an industrial knitting machine. Our system allows direct control of key design parameters and ensures consistency and knittability. We demonstrate the effectiveness of our approach through a series of examples.
ACM TRANSACTIONS ON GRAPHICS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ivana Salopek Cubric, Vesna Marija Potocic Matkovic, Zeljka Pavlovic, Alenka Pavko Cuden
Summary: Comfort is a crucial quality criterion, especially in sportswear, as it impacts well-being, performance, and efficiency. In the design process, heat dissipation and airflow need to be taken into consideration, and the influence of various factors on thermal properties and air permeability must be calculated. Yarn linear density, yarn hairiness of shorter fibers, and mass per unit area of knitted fabric were found to have the greatest impact on heat resistance, while yarn linear density, hairiness of longer fibers, and fabric thickness had the greatest impact on air permeability. Multiple linear regression models can be used to predict the thermal comfort of knitted fabric.
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Yongrong Wang, Luoling Gu
Summary: The present study engineered the knitting parameters to produce compression stockings that meet pressure requirements, and established the fundamental relationship between the knitting parameters and pressure characterization. The developed compression stockings showed acceptable pressure accuracy when tested on rigid leg models.
FIBERS AND POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Wenqian Feng, Yanli Hu, Xin Rong Li, Lidong Liu
Summary: By optimizing the shape arrangement and structural parameters of the electrostatic adsorption end effector, this study successfully addressed the issue of automatically grasping and transferring fabrics during garment processing, providing a new method and technical support for improving automation in the textile and garment industry.
TEXTILE RESEARCH JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Annie Yu, Yota Matsui, Kazuki Tonomura, Yuya Ishii
Summary: A five-layer weft-knit fabric with a spacer structure is developed as a capacitive sensor. The performance of the fabric sensor is influenced by the content and thickness of the spacer yarns.
MECHANICS OF ADVANCED MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Michal Kucewicz, Pawel Baranowski, Jerzy Malachowski
Summary: The Johnson-Holmquist concrete (JHC) constitutive model was used to simulate the fracture of dolomite in this paper. A detailed procedure for determining parameters was proposed based on experiments, and the model was validated through various compression tests. The simulation results were shown to be in good agreement with experimental data, indicating the model's effectiveness for further blasting simulations.
JOURNAL OF ROCK MECHANICS AND GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Maddison Taylor McLeod, Kieran Broome, Kerri-Anne Von Deest
Summary: In this study, the effect of layering different pressure graded compression garments on interface pressure was explored. The results showed that there was no significant difference in interface pressure whether the higher pressure garment was applied as the bottom layer or the top layer. Graduation was observed from site B1 to site D, but the layering effect between B and B1 was reversed.
JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY-VENOUS AND LYMPHATIC DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Wenjun Wu, Pai Liu, Yiqiang Wang, Zhan Kang
Summary: This paper introduces a new design of bistable structures that achieve torsional bistability under uniaxial compression. The proposed structure is composed of two co-axis polygonal prisms connected by struts, and torsional bistability is achieved by opposite rotations of the prisms. An analytical model and numerical simulations demonstrate the need for a dual-material design for the inclined and connecting struts to induce bistability.
MATERIALS & DESIGN
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Shirui Liu, Linlin Ma, Xujiao Ding, Kelly C. Wong, Xiao-Ming Tao
Summary: This study investigated the antimicrobial properties of knitted fabrics made from different blends of fibers, revealing that fabrics spun with sirofil and wrap-spun yarns had better antibacterial effects compared to core-spun yarns. Additionally, blending intrinsically antimicrobial poly (hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate)/polylactide acid with cotton yarns achieved excellent antimicrobial effects. An objective evaluation of wearing comfort, mechanical properties, and surface properties of the fabrics was conducted using Kawabata Evaluation System of Fabric (KESF) system, alongside a subjective evaluation through a questionnaire survey.
TEXTILE RESEARCH JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Xinxin Huang, Xiaoming Tao, Rong Yin, Shirui Liu
Summary: The study introduces a Relative Hairiness Index (RHI) to evaluate the tucking and securing of fiber ends in yarns, providing valuable insights into the effectiveness of spinning parameters and methods and predicting the potential for hairiness formation. The RHI serves as a significant reference for spinning process design and yarn quality control.
TEXTILE RESEARCH JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Weixin Li, Jianmin Yan, Cong Wang, Ning Zhang, Tsz Hin Choy, Su Liu, Lei Zhao, Xiaoming Tao, Yang Chai
Summary: Printing is an additive manufacturing method that can reduce material costs and environmental contamination. We have developed a molecule-bridged graphene/silver composite for producing highly conductive and cost-effective paper-based electronics. This composite can replace part of the expensive silver, reduce costs, and maintain reasonable conductivity.
SCIENCE CHINA-MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ziqi Li, Andrew Balilonda, Su Yang, Xiaoming Tao, Wei Chen
Summary: This study developed a graphene-based smart surface with actuation and spectrum regulation. By observing the movement of ions under an electric field, the researchers found that the ion intercalation process was related to the spectral turning of the graphene. The smart surface could regulate the optical absorption of different wavelengths, showing potential for various applications.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jin Liu, Wei Zeng, Xiaoming Tao
Summary: This study investigates the impact of sol-gel phase transition on thermoelectric properties and finds that the thermoelectric potential and ionic figure of merit of poloxamer/LiCl system significantly increase during the transition. The study further reveals the factors influencing the variation in thermoelectric potential and proposes a possible route to control the thermoelectric performances of materials.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaobin Chen, Fei Wang, Lin Shu, Xiaoming Tao, Lei Wei, Xiangmin Xu, Qing Zeng, Guozhi Huang
Summary: A new design scheme using a single conductive material for flexible strain sensors is presented. The sensor exhibits outstanding performance and mechanical robustness, making it suitable for human body movement detection. The manufacturing process is simple and low-cost.
MATERIALS & DESIGN
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Xi Wang, Zongqian Wu, Ying Xiong, Qiao Li, Xiaoming Tao
Summary: This study proposed a high-accuracy parametric modeling approach for human limbs. By utilizing 3D scans and non-uniform rational B-splines method, a new parametric model for human calves was developed. Error analysis showed that this model achieved high efficiency and accuracy, making it suitable for remote customized design and compression garment design.
COMPUTER METHODS AND PROGRAMS IN BIOMEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaoming Tao, Jiang Xu, Kun Yang, Daohui Lin
Summary: The new paradigm in wastewater treatment focuses on resource recovery, especially for non-renewable phosphorus (P). Nanomaterial-based adsorption technology, such as oxymagnesite/green rust (OMGR) nanohybrids, offers high efficiency and selectivity for P recovery from wastewater. OMGR demonstrated excellent selectivity for phosphate removal, wide pH adaptability, and a high removal capacity of 141 mg P.g-1. Phosphate-loaded OMGR also acted as a slow-release P-fertilizer, providing a green and eco-friendly approach to P resource recovery and reuse.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Qi Bao, Ziheng Zhang, Heng Luo, Xiaoming Tao
Summary: The degradability of fabrics made from PLA/PHB blends in marine seawater was studied, and it was found that the dry-mass percentage of the fabrics decreased progressively after eight weeks of immersion. Environmental aging parameters, such as UV irradiation and aerating, were confirmed to accelerate the abiotic hydrolysis of the fabrics. The hydrolysis degradability of bulky PLA/PHB blends used to produce the fabrics was found to be negligible.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lisha Zhang, Man Yui Leung, Svetlana Boriskina, Xiaoming Tao
Summary: Textiles contribute 5-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions throughout their life cycle and have a significant impact on water pollution due to the release of microplastics and chemicals. This article examines the latest technological developments aimed at addressing these issues and analyzes their alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals outlined in the United Nations Agenda 2030, particularly regarding natural resource utilization, energy consumption, and environmental impacts. A systematic analytical framework is utilized to identify and elucidate impactful technologies, along with discussions on future directions for accelerating the green transformation of textiles.
NATURE SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jin Liu, Qiutong Liu, Shuping Lin, Man Yui Leung, Yuan Ma, Xiaoming Tao
Summary: Wearable thermoelectric generators are solid-state devices that produce electric energy by harvesting thermal energy from human body or environments. They are suitable for human, light, compact, deformable, safe, comfortable, durable, and cost-effective. This article provides a critical overview and review of the state-of-the-art wearable thermoelectric generators, including operational principles, materials, structures, fabrication processes, and potential applications. Theoretical aspects of their working mechanisms are also included and the scientific and practical challenges are discussed.
PHYSICA STATUS SOLIDI-RAPID RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Andrew Balilonda, Ziqi Li, Chuanyao Luo, Xiaoming Tao, Wei Chen
Summary: By utilizing chloride ions as catalysts, high-quality 2D3D hybrid perovskite materials can be synthesized at lower reaction temperatures and shorter reaction times. Integration of these materials into fiber-shaped solar cells leads to high conversion efficiency and excellent stability.
ADVANCED FIBER MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shuping Lin, Lisha Zhang, Wei Zeng, Dongliang Shi, Su Liu, Xujiao Ding, Bao Yang, Jin Liu, Kwok-ho Lam, Baolin Huang, Xiaoming Tao
Summary: Light and flexible thermoelectric generators operating at room temperature are highly desirable for wearable microelectronics. In this study, a high-performance flexible thermoelectric generator made of polymeric thermoelectric composites and heat sink fabrics was developed, which significantly increased the output power through improving the distribution of temperature difference.
COMMUNICATIONS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Di Suo, Jingdong Rao, Haimang Wang, Ziheng Zhang, Polly Hang-Mei Leung, Hongyu Zhang, Xiaoming Tao, Xin Zhao
Summary: A universal biocompatible coating has been developed based on mussel-inspired dopamine bases, which has strong adhesion and inhibits bacterial growth.
BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Andrew Balilonda, Ziqi Li, Yuequn Fu, Fatemeh Zabihi, Shengyuan Yang, Xinxin Huang, Xiaoming Tao, Wei Chen
Summary: The miniaturization of electronic devices and rapid development of fabrication technologies have promoted wearable electronics. Fiber-shaped optoelectronic devices provide a solution to self-power devices and a direct route to achieve green, sustainable, and flexible photovoltaic platforms. Perovskite, a new photoactive material with superb energy conversion efficiency and solution processability, offers the opportunity to achieve low-cost and high-performance fiber-shaped optoelectronic devices.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2022)
