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Patterned, Wearable UV Indicators from Electrospun Photochromic Fibers and Yarns
Author(s) -
Zheng Yue,
Panatdasirisuk Weerapha,
Liu Jiaqi,
Tong Aijun,
Xiang Yu,
Yang Shu
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
advanced materials technologies
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.184
H-Index - 42
ISSN - 2365-709X
DOI - 10.1002/admt.202000564
Subject(s) - photochromism , materials science , wearable computer , electrospinning , textile , ultraviolet , polycaprolactone , ultraviolet radiation , nanotechnology , optoelectronics , composite material , computer science , polymer , embedded system , chemistry , radiochemistry
Wearable sensors allow for continuous and real‐time monitoring of the human health and potential environmental hazards such as ultraviolet (UV) radiation on the daily basis. Here, textile‐based wearable UV indicators are fabricated, which can show easily recognizable color patterns depending on UV irradiation intensity over time. The sensors are prepared by templating electrospun polycaprolactone fibers doped with photochromic dyes or embroidering the photochromic core–sheath yarns into commercial fabrics. This study provides a new design concept in developing smart wearable indicators.