LIGHT TISSUE: Development of cellulose-based optical textile sensors

Sofia Guridi Sotomayor, Emmi Pouta, Ari Hokkanen, Aayush Kumar Jaiswal

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Abstract

The development of smart textiles with interactive capabilities has introduced new ways to embed functional fibers, electrically active materials, and electrical components within textiles. Nevertheless, this ubiquitous integration will bring challenges regarding materials resources and their disposal. To seek bio-based alternatives for the current unsustainable components, the present work explores the integration of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) optical waveguides into yarn structures to create textile-based optical sensors.

The pictorial visually showcases the development process of initial proof of concept samples framed on the double-diamond methodology for design innovation. Following an interdisciplinary approach, the research was conducted by combining methods from practice-based design research and empirical material science. As a result, we present novel bio-based woven smart textiles demonstrating their touch optical sensing capabilities and discuss their potential for sustainable smart textile development.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTEI '23: Proceedings of the Seventeenth International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction
Place of PublicationNew York
PublisherACM
Pages1-14
Number of pages14
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-4503-9977-7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 26 Feb 2023
MoE publication typeA4 Conference publication
EventACM International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction - University of Warsaw Library and Copernicus Science Centre, Warsaw, Poland
Duration: 26 Feb 20231 Mar 2023
Conference number: 17
https://tei.acm.org/2023/

Conference

ConferenceACM International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction
Abbreviated titleTEI
Country/TerritoryPoland
CityWarsaw
Period26/02/202301/03/2023
Internet address

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