DI04000341 · Semester 4 · 5G scheme
Smart and E-Textiles
Notes and solutions following the Gujarat Technological University (GTU) syllabus for DI04000341. Independent material — not issued by the university.
Textile Manufacturing TechnologyTextile Designing
Materials
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The whole syllabus, unit by unit, written for the exam.
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Syllabus units
Unit 1: Introduction of Smart Textile
- 1.1 History of Smart Textiles development
- 1.2 Objectives for Smart Textiles
- 1.3 Classification of Smart Textiles
- 1.4 Application of Smart Textiles
Unit 2: Fibres and Intelligent materials in Smart textiles
- 2.1 Types of fibers : Metal fibres, Optical fibres
- 2.2 Intelligent materials : Coating with nanoparticles, Shape memory materials, inherently conductive polymers, electrically conductive textiles
- 2.3 Chromic materials: Thermochromic material, Electrochromic material, Photochromic material, Phase-change materials, Piezoelectric textiles
Unit 3: Sensors and Inks in smart textiles
- 3.1 Types of sensors : Wearable sensors, biological sensors
- 3.2 Types of conductive inks : Silver-based conductive ink, Copper-based conductive ink, Carbon-based conductive ink, Nickel-based conductive ink, Graphene-based conductive ink
Unit 4: E- Textiles
- 4.1 Introduction to E - Textiles
- 4.2 Materials used for E-Textiles : Metals and metallic nanoparticles, Conductive Polymers, Carbon based material
- 4.3 Fabrication methods used for E-Textiles : Spinning methods, Chemical Solution/vapour polymerization, Coating method, Knitting and Weaving, Embroidery, Braiding, Printing, Conductive adhesives, Non-woven fabrics
- 4.4 Emerging Application of E- Textiles
Unit 5: Future of Smart and E- Textiles
- 5.1 Latest development in smart textiles and E- Textiles
- 5.2 Challenges & limitations of Smart Textile
- 5.3 Environmental concerns in Smart Textiles
- 5.4 Industry trends and future opportunities
- 5.5 Challenges and futures of E-Textiles
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Study materials, question papers, and solutions for Smart and E-Textiles (DI04000341) - Diploma Engineering, Semester 4