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Smart Textile Materials: Design, Characterization and Application

A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Smart Materials".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2025 | Viewed by 2015

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Prof. Dr. Ewa Skrzetuska

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Faculty of Material Technologies and Textile Design, Institute of Material Science of Textiles and Polymer Composites, Lodz University of Technology, 116 Żeromskiego Street, 90-924 Lodz, Poland
Interests: innovative textile materials; functional printing using electroponditating polymers
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Dr. Anna Kicińska-Jakubowska

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Institute of Natural Fibers and Medicinal Plants National Research Institute, Wojska Polskiego 71B, 60-630 Poznan, Poland
Interests: natural fibers; wool; hemp; linen; processing
Prof. Dr. Jan Broda

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Faculty of Materials, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Bielsko-Biala, Willowa 2, 43-309 Bielsko-Biala, Poland
Interests: wool; biodegradation; fiber structure; fiber morphology; polypropylene; crystallization; nucleating agents; pigment
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Smart textile materials are currently among the most rapidly developing research topics within materials engineering. They have various applications in many areas of life, including protecting people in conditions that threaten life and health, as well as monitoring our environment, in the automotive industry and construction, which leads to the development of new techniques for producing such solutions.

In recent years, interest has been piqued in the area of intelligent materials and their design by combining various fields of science such as electronics, computer science, textiles, and medicine.

Increasingly extensive research is being conducted to understand the structure and properties of electrically conductive structures integrated with materials such as textiles, wood, plastic, etc.

This Special Issue entitled “Smart Textile Materials: Design, Characterization and Application” is devoted to all aspects of the science and technology of electroponditrium polymers, including, among others, those integrated in textile or glass structures for applications in fibrinity, car industries, furniture, intelligent materials, environmentally friendly materials, reliable new approaches to testing, methodology, processing and production techniques, printing, aging, and recycling.

Prof. Dr. Ewa Skrzetuska
Dr. Anna Kicińska-Jakubowska
Prof. Dr. Jan Broda
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • smart textiles
  • textronics
  • electroconductive polymer
  • composites
  • fillers
  • intelligent materials
  • ecological materials
  • testing

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Textronic Sensors of Hazardous Gaseous Substances
by Ewa Skrzetuska, Paulina Rzeźniczak, Zuzanna Błaszkowska, Hubert Ciszek, Olga Kowalczyk and Michał Olecki
Materials 2025, 18(2), 341; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma18020341 - 14 Jan 2025
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Toxic materials are a threat in workplaces and the environment, as well as households. In them, gaseous substances are included, especially ones without any colour or fragrance, due to their non-detectability with the human senses. In this article, an attempt was made to [...] Read more.
Toxic materials are a threat in workplaces and the environment, as well as households. In them, gaseous substances are included, especially ones without any colour or fragrance, due to their non-detectability with the human senses. In this article, an attempt was made to find a solution for its detection in various conditions with the use of intelligent textiles. The approach was to perform modification on fifteen materials by screen printing using carbon nanotubes paste with expanded graphite and embroidery with stainless steel thread and then investigate their reaction with risky gases such as acetone, methanol and toluene. Four combinations of samples were tested: before tests, after the washing test and after the alkaline and acidic sweat contact test. Three materials can be highlighted. Para-aramid knitwear which reacted well to all tested gases. The biggest value of sensory percentage response was 144%. Screen-printed linen knitwear showed properly detecting skills after washing test for toluene. The biggest value of sensory percentage response was noted at 186%. The third most promising material was low surface mass cotton knitwear with embroidery which had a visible response at every stage of testing for acetone. The biggest value of sensory percentage response was 94% and the smallest one was 27%. For these three materials, repeated contact with harmful gases was tested. Simulations showed also repeated responses expressed in changes in surface resistance under changed conditions. After analysis, there is a possibility to create textile sensors for the detection of hazardous substances. Full article
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Complex Challenges in the Textile Industry and Potential Solutions in Photocatalytic Coating Technology: A Systematic Literature Review
by Jun-Cheol Lee, Man-Woo Huh, Yao-Long Hou and Wha-Jung Kim
Materials 2025, 18(4), 810; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma18040810 - 12 Feb 2025
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This study provides a systematic review of photocatalytic fiber coating technology as a potential solution to challenges in the textile industry. An analysis of recent research (2020–2024) reveals significant developments in materials and methods. Traditional photocatalysts (TiO2 and ZnO) are being enhanced [...] Read more.
This study provides a systematic review of photocatalytic fiber coating technology as a potential solution to challenges in the textile industry. An analysis of recent research (2020–2024) reveals significant developments in materials and methods. Traditional photocatalysts (TiO2 and ZnO) are being enhanced through doping and nanostructure control, and novel materials such as graphene-based composites and metal-organic frameworks are emerging. Advanced coating technologies, such as plasma treatment, atomic layer deposition, and magnetron sputtering, have been introduced to improve coating uniformity and durability. Key trends include the development of multifunctional coatings that combine self-cleaning, antibacterial effects, ultraviolet (UV) protection, and superhydrophobic properties. Environmental sustainability is advancing through eco-friendly manufacturing processes, although concerns regarding nanoparticle safety persist. While applications are expanding into medical textiles, protective gear, and wastewater treatment, challenges remain in terms of mass production technology, cost-effectiveness, and long-term durability. Future research should focus on nanostructure control, the development of visible-light-active materials, the optimization of coating processes, and the investigation of environmental impacts. This review suggests that photocatalytic fiber coating technology can significantly contribute to sustainable textile industry development when these challenges are effectively addressed. Full article
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