Recent research trends in textile-based temperature sensors: a mini review

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In this review, the current state of research on textile-based temperature sensors is explored by focusing on their potential use in various applications. The textile-based sensors show various advantages including flexibility, conformability and seamlessness for the wearer. Integration of the textile-based sensors into clothes or fabric-based products enables continuous and sensitive monitoring of change in temperature, which can be used for various medical and fitness applications. However, there are lacks of comprehensive review on the textile-based temperature sensors. This review introduces various types of textile-based temperature sensors, including resistive, thermoelectric and fibre-optical sensors. In addition, the challenges that need to be addressed to fully realise their potential, which include improving sensitivity and accuracy, integrating wireless communication capabilities, and developing low-cost fabrication techniques. The technological advances in textile-based temperature sensors to overcome the limitations will revolutionize wearable devices requiring function of temperature monitoring.
Funding Information
  • Bayerisch-Tschechische Hochschulagentur (BTHA-AP-2022-45)
  • collaboration project funding from Kangwon National University and LINC 3.0 Research Center
  • “Research Base Construction Fund Support Program”
  • University of Bayreuth-Deakin University Joint Ph.D. Program
  • Bayerische Forschungallianz (BayIntAn_UBT_2023_84)

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