Conductive thread
Thanks to the achievements of modern technologies, our clothes are gradually becoming more functional. This is confirmed by the latest development of scientists from the Chalmers Technical University (Sweden), who managed to create a conductive cellulose thread.
According to the developers, it can be used in textiles that can generate electricity – in particular, to power miniature wearable gadgets. The new product is a wood cellulose yarn, painted with an electrically conductive biocompatible polymer PEDOTT: PSS. Their high conductivity can be increased by adding silver nanowires. The unique thread can be sewn into the fabric using a conventional sewing machine, resulting in a thermoelectric textile that generates electricity under the influence of heat. According to Sozan Darabi, a doctoral student at the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at STN, such threads will allow you to create clothes from eco-friendly materials with built-in electronic and intelligent functions – for example, for monitoring various health indicators.
Conductive thread
