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Jiesheng Ren – Electron microscopy image of the conductive graphene-cotton composite.
1. A new process deposits graphene-based inks to
produce a conductive textile made from our most widely used fabric – cotton.
2. This
process was developed by the Cambridge Graphene Centre, UK, and Jiangnan
University, China.
3. Most current wearable sensors use rigid electronic
components mounted on flexible substrates such as plastic films and textiles –
these can be uncomfortable to wear and can be damaged when washed. The
researchers found that the graphene-coated cotton could reliably detect up to
500 motion cycles, even after more than 10 washing machine cycles.
4. Graphene also benefits from environmental and
economic advantages.
5. Potential areas of application include personal
health technology, high-performance sportswear and military apparel.
For more
on electric cotton see page 8 of the January issue of Materials World.
The National Museum of African American History and Culture on Washington’s National Mall—opening in September—has been a long time coming. Architect David Adjaye’s radically inventive design will make sure it’s unforgettable.
David Adjaye has created range of African-inspired textiles for Knoll, in addition to curating a related exhibition at the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum.The Tanzanian-born British architect unveiled his debut textile line for US manufacturer Knoll, called The Adjaye Collection, at the NeoCon commercial interior design trade show in Chicago last week.
Georges Lilanga (Tanzanian, 1934-2005), Tukimaliza Kucheza Hapa Kiwanjani Kila Mtu Aludi Kwao (When we finish playing here on the field everyone goes back home). Oil on canvas, 78.5 x 86.5 cm.
