Tuesday, 21 July 2015

Nanotech transforms cotton fibers into modern marvel


Nanotech transforms cotton fibers into modern marvel
A Cornell University lab is applying nanotechnology to make textiles do a whole range of new and useful tricks.
Chemical and biomolecular engineer Juan Hinestroza and his team in the textiles nanotechnology lab are adding tiny bits of metal into fibrous material like cotton. When woven into a textile, the augmented yarn can produce light, kill disease-causing microbes or act as a filter to trap harmful gas. In addition, the metal oxides allow the yarn to be fashioned into conductive components like transistors for electronics.

Source & further reading:
http://news.cornell.edu/stories/2015/07/nanotech-transforms-cotton-fibers-modern-marvel

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3 comments:

  1. Rock On21 July 2015 at 22:48

    Seems to offer much potential for use in the medical industry, hospitals, and future clothing lines for women's fashion of course.  ; )

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  2. Corina Marinescu21 July 2015 at 22:54

    Of course Evo Lumin​ :)

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  3. Sam Collett21 July 2015 at 23:28

    I can imagine you wearing a techno-dress, or a running outfit that measured pulse, heart beat, speed and positioning with GPS. Charging any gadgets with motion

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