Screen-printed stretchable knitted textile electrodes based on bio-PTT/PET bicomponent yarns for E-textile applications
Taekyung Lee, Suye Byeon, Suhyun Lee · IOP Publishing · 2025
This study introduces sustainable knitted textile electrodes made from bio-PTT/PET yarns, demonstrating superior durability and performance for wearable electronics.
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Why this matters
Key findings
- Bio-PTT/PET yarns provide inherent stretchability and durability.
- Three printing passes yield optimal performance for the electrodes.
- The electrodes maintain low surface resistance after multiple washes.
- Electrical conductivity is preserved under repeated stretching.
- The study lays groundwork for using other latent-crimp fibers in smart textiles.
What's new
The introduction of bio-PTT/PET bicomponent yarns as a sustainable alternative for stretchable electrodes in smart textiles.
Limitations
The abstract does not provide details on the scalability of the production process or long-term performance beyond washing cycles.
Commercial context
While the materials show promise, further development and testing are needed before commercial application.
Publication
- Publisher
- IOP Publishing
- Publication date
- October 1, 2025
- Research type
- Paper
- License
- https://publishingsupport.iopscience.iop.org/iop-standard/v1
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