
3D microwire
DoD Problem: Soldiers operating for prolonged periods in uncontrolled environments can face microbial threats, hazardous radiation, hygiene issues and limited supplies of electricity for powering equipment.
Solution: Development of advanced UV-radiation and microbial protective self-cleansing fabric with integrated, flexible dye-sensitized solar cells for instant power generation capability. 1) Biocompatible nanoparticle-impregnated fabric was prepared that showed marked anti-microbial and self-cleansing properties; (2) the fabric showed good stability over time and surface morphology thorough incorporation of the metallic nanoparticles; (3) TiO2 coated carbon nanoyarn for use in fabric-integrated with 3D power cells has been developed and characterized.
Contact Information: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, PI: Mohammed J. Uddin PhD Phone: 956-882-7772 Email:
[email protected] " The project and its developed product show great promise for its intended purpose." - Dr. Erin M Durke, ECBC Scientist