A review of stimuli-responsive polymers for smart textile applications

• Published in: Smart materials and structures Vol. 21; no. 5; pp. 53001 - 1-23
• Main Authors: Hu, Jinlian, Meng, Harper, Li, Guoqiang, Ibekwe, Samuel I
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bristol IOP Publishing 01.05.2012; Institute of Physics
• Subjects: Appeals; Applied sciences; Color; Exact sciences and technology; Fibers and threads; Forms of application and semi-finished materials; Hydrogels; Monitoring; Polymer industry, paints, wood; Polymers; Protective clothing; Smart materials and structures; Technology of polymers; Textiles; Measurement; Wetting; Comfort; Color; Humidity; Polymer; Hydrogel; Textile industry; Monitoring; Intelligent system; Electronic textile; Production process

Stimuli-responsive polymers (SRPs) are smart materials which can show noticeable changes in their properties with environmental stimulus variations. Novel functionalities can be delivered to textiles by integrating smart SRPs into them. SRPs inclusive of thermal-responsive polymers, moisture-respons...