Flexible Material Shows Potential for Use in Fabrics to Heat, Cool
A new North Carolina State University study finds that a carbon nanotube film has a combination of properties that make it an appealing candidate for next-gen smart fabrics
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Wearable Devices Offer Continuous Monitoring for COVID-19
Sticker-like medical wearables stream symptom data to physicians
Novel Material Could Mean Damage-Proof, Flexible Screens
Researchers create a new stretchable, self-healing, and illuminating electronic material for wearables and soft robots
'Breathable' Electronics May Mean Better Wearable Tech
Material's gas permeability allows sweat and volatile organic compounds to evaporate away from the skin, making it more comfortable for users
Fish Scales Could Make Wearable Electronics More Sustainable
New research describes a way to make flexible, single-use displays more environmentally friendly
Nanowires Made of Tellurium and Nanotubes Hold Promise for Wearable Tech
As demand for smaller and faster devices grows, scientists and engineers turn to materials with properties that can deliver when existing ones lose their punch
Engineers Mix and Match Materials to Make New Stretchy Electronics
Next-generation devices made with new 'peel and stack' method may include electronic chips worn on the skin
Wearable Health Tech Gets Efficiency Upgrade
In a recent paper, NC State researchers report significant enhancements to the flexible body heat harvester they first reported in 2017
A New Stretchable Battery Can Power Wearable Electronics
The experimental device promises to provide a safe and comfortable power source for technologies that must bend and flex with our bodies