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Absorption and inactivation with polyamide and zinc
A polyamide fabric embedded with zinc ions has successfully inactivated 99% of the viruses that cause Covid-19 and the common flu (influenza) in research involving...
Wired for sound and movement
In the Tapis Magique project at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Media Lab, a pressure-sensitive, knitted electronic textile carpet has been developed to generate three-dimensional...
Zoom for assisted reality headsets
Vancouver, Washington, USA-based RealWear is expanding the use of its assisted reality headset devices with Zoom-enabled communications to frontline workers globally at ExxonMobil.
Extreme stretch for next-generation wearables
Flexible electroluminescent materials for wearable devices have been developed at Pusan National University in Busan, South Korea.
High-strength genetically engineered bacteria
Amyloid silk hybrid proteins have been turned into fibres that are stronger and tougher than some natural spider silks by engineers at Washington University in...
Printed biosensor for internal recording and imaging
A patent-pending Purdue University biosensor that can be printed in three dimensions using an automated printing system could be used by surgeons to localise critical...
Improving vital signs readings with nanotube threads
Functions such as heart rate monitoring and continuous electrocardiogram readings can be enhanced by conductive nanotube threads stitched into regular apparel.
Covid-19 has accelerated the need for non-contact monitoring
New York, USA-based Nanowear is currently running an expanded coronavirus (Covid-19) remote diagnostic research project with Hackensack Meridian Health Systems, the largest hospital system in...
Biocompatible superglue for intestinal wounds
Empa researchers have developed a polymer patch that can be used to stably bond and seal internal injuries to the intestine.
Giant power factor achieved with nanotube fibres
Invisibly small carbon nanotubes aligned as fibres and sewn into fabrics can become a thermoelectric generator that can turn heat from the sun or other...