Unobtrusive Implementation of Wireless Electronics into Clothing
Khan, Zahangir (2023)
Khan, Zahangir
Tampere University
2023
Biolääketieteen tekniikan tohtoriohjelma - Doctoral Programme in Biomedical Sciences and Engineering
Lääketieteen ja terveysteknologian tiedekunta - Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology
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Väitöspäivä
2023-04-06
Julkaisun pysyvä osoite on
https://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-952-03-2816-0
https://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-952-03-2816-0
Tiivistelmä
Research in flexible and stretchable electronics (FSE) has gained significant momentum in recent years due to being mechanically durable without compromising electrical performance. Newer materials and manufacturing methods are studied for efficiently developing FSEs. These materials and methods can be applied to the widespread development of wearable electronics, particularly clothing-integrated electronics. However, seamlessly integrating clothing into electronics has been quite challenging, where achieving an optimal balance between electrical performance and mechanical reliability is a key issue. This thesis aims to find innovative and novel solutions for integrating electronics into clothing, which could be mechanically durable, with limited compromise to their electrical functionality.
This thesis combines 3D printing with passive radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to develop wireless platforms integrated into clothing. 3D printing was used to create encapsulants in which electronic components and antennas, designed with conductive yarns and textiles, were embedded. The wireless platforms developed in this study were tested for their mechanical reliability and evaluated for their wireless performance. This study then extended to RFID sensor development, where stimuli responsive materials were 3D printed onto textiles, and wireless performance concerning stimuli response were observed.
This study observed that 3D printing encapsulated RFID-based wireless platforms functioned well regarding their wireless performance, despite exposure to moisture and mechanical stress. Although in their preliminary stages, the sensor platforms were also optimally responsive to moisture and temperature changes.
Future studies include further evaluating the 3D printing parameters and materials for better mechanical reliability and more extensive studies on the sensor platforms. The wireless platforms developed in this study can be further developed for applications related to health care, logistics, security, and sensing applications.
This thesis combines 3D printing with passive radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to develop wireless platforms integrated into clothing. 3D printing was used to create encapsulants in which electronic components and antennas, designed with conductive yarns and textiles, were embedded. The wireless platforms developed in this study were tested for their mechanical reliability and evaluated for their wireless performance. This study then extended to RFID sensor development, where stimuli responsive materials were 3D printed onto textiles, and wireless performance concerning stimuli response were observed.
This study observed that 3D printing encapsulated RFID-based wireless platforms functioned well regarding their wireless performance, despite exposure to moisture and mechanical stress. Although in their preliminary stages, the sensor platforms were also optimally responsive to moisture and temperature changes.
Future studies include further evaluating the 3D printing parameters and materials for better mechanical reliability and more extensive studies on the sensor platforms. The wireless platforms developed in this study can be further developed for applications related to health care, logistics, security, and sensing applications.
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