Modern, Composite and Technical Textiles Flashcards by Juneil Pelagio

State all the modern materials.

Graphene
Metal foam
Liquid crystal display
Coated metals
Nano materials
Titanium

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What is graphene?

Graphene is a single layer of carbon atoms tightly bound in a hexagonal lattice.

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What are the properties of graphene?

extremely lightweight
strong
Conducts heat and electricity

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What are metal foams?

Metal foams are cellular structures made from metal containing gas filled pores.

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What are the properties of metal foam?

strong
resist deformation
can be made into complex geometrical forms.
good heat resistance and sound absorbing qualities.

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What are the properties of coated metals?

durable
reduced wear and tear.

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What are some examples of coated metals?

Galvanised steel
Teflon
Anodising
Dip coating
Painting

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What are nano materials?

Nanomaterials are materials or substances made at a very small scale.

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What are nano materials being used in and for what reason?

These materials are being used in electronics and the world of medicine to make textiles resistant to bacteria and extremely hydrophobic and neutralise bad odours.

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What are the properties of liquid crystal display?

Screens can be very small and lightweight
Bespoke monochrome layouts can be achieved
They have very low power consumption

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What form is titanium used in?

It is used in the form of an alloy.

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What are the properties of titanium?

High strength to density ratio.
Excellent resistance to corrosion.

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What is a composite material?

A material that combines the properties of two or more materials.

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What are all the composite materials?

Glass reinforced plastic (GRP)
Carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CRP)

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What is glass reinforce plastic (GRP)?

Stands of glass mixed with polyester Resin

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What are the properties of Glass reinforced plastic(GRP)?

strong
lightweight

What is carbon fibre reinforced plastic?

Thermoplastic reinforced with carbon fibres

What are the properties of carbon fibre reinforced plastic?

high strength to weight ratio
very ridgid

State all of the technical textiles.

gore-tex
kevlar
microfibres
fire resistant fabrics

What is gore - tex?

a fabric which is breathable yet has waterproof properties

What are the properties of gore-tex?

breathable
waterproof
durable
windproof
has pores

What are the properties of kevlar?

heat resistant
extremely hard wearing
flexible
lightweight
tightly woven fibres

What is kevlar made out of?

a plastic fibre with high tensile strength

What are protective clothing used in?

sports
medical fields
hazardous and industrial environments

What are the properties of protective clothing?

chemical protection particulate filtration flame resistance cut resistance outdoor protection and high visibility

What are microfibres made of?

synthetic fibres which can be micro-encapsulated - where it is coated with particles

What are the properties of microfibres?

the particles can hold antimicrobal agents, insecticides, moisturisers and medicines to be released under control

What are fire resistant materials?

fabrics that are designed to withstand heat and resist burning. Such as Nomex which are woven to provide protection against heat and flame without melting or dripping. Its fibres thicken and absorb heat energy when exposed to it.

What are the properties of fire resistant materials?

lightweight durable used for protective clothing for fire fighters

What are conductive fabrics?

Fabrics which are made from , coated or blended with conductive materials. This allows for thermal heating or allowing an electrical signal to pass through them

What can conductive fabrics also have?

batteries small lights electronics embedded into them eg, sportswear to display vital signals

What are the properties of conductive materials?

they conduct heat and electricity well