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pmid: 30966608
pmc: PMC6404067
Wearable electronics, regarded as the next generation of conventional textiles, have been an important concept in the study of e-textiles. Conductive fibres are the upstreaming of e-textiles and have witnessed the booming development in recent years. However, little work has focused on improving the wash ability and durability of conductive fibres. As a new approach to manufacturing conductive fibres, Polymer Interface Molecular Engineering (PIME) is starting to be employed recently, to build up an interfacial layer on polymeric fibre surfaces; this interfacial layer services as a platform to anchor catalysts for the following metal Electroless Deposition (ELD). The designed interfacial layer significantly increases adhesion between polymeric substrates and coating metal layers, to improve the durability of e-textiles. This review highlights recent research into different molecular and architectural design strategies, and its potential application for wearable electronics. Further challenges and opportunities in this field are also discussed critically.
Review, electroless deposition; polymer interface molecular engineering; wearable electronics; conductive fibres
Review, electroless deposition; polymer interface molecular engineering; wearable electronics; conductive fibres
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