Described herein are methods for forming resistive heaters and force sensing elements on a flexible substrate, and devices that include these elements to provide a force responsive conductive heater, such as a seat heater in a vehicle. The methods include printing a conductive ink on a flexible substrate that is heated to 30° C. to 90° C. before and/or during the printing process and curing the substrate to produce a conductive pattern thereon. The conductive inks generally include a particle-free metal-complex composition formulated from at least one metal complex and a solvent, and optionally, a conductive filler material.

An electrode, process for preparing the electrode and devices thereof. An electrode comprising at least one metal deposited on a substrate; and at least one electrically conducting polymer. The devices comprising the electrode for energy storage and molecular separation.

An electrode, process for preparing the electrode and devices thereof. An electrode comprising at least one metal deposited on a substrate; and at least one electrically conducting polymer. The devices comprising the electrode for energy storage and molecular separation.

A long-range electrochromic fiber for infrared camouflage and preparation method thereof are disclosed. The method includes: coating indium tin oxide dispersion, electrolyte solution, and electrochromic material on the surface of the metal fiber sequentially, and preparing counter electrodes and polymer protective layer on the outside of the electrochromic layer to obtain the long-range electrochromic fiber. The obtained long-range electrochromic fiber can realize the regulation of infrared emissivity, can be continuously prepared for more than 100 meters and has a good application prospect in infrared camouflage, wearable display, etc.

A long-range electrochromic fiber for infrared camouflage and preparation method thereof are disclosed. The method includes: coating indium tin oxide dispersion, electrolyte solution, and electrochromic material on the surface of the metal fiber sequentially, and preparing counter electrodes and polymer protective layer on the outside of the electrochromic layer to obtain the long-range electrochromic fiber. The obtained long-range electrochromic fiber can realize the regulation of infrared emissivity, can be continuously prepared for more than 100 meters and has a good application prospect in infrared camouflage, wearable display, etc.

Provided are a cellulose fiber containing cellulose II, the cellulose fiber having improved heat resistance, as well as a fiber reinforced resin composition, a method for producing the cellulose fiber, and a method for producing the fiber reinforced resin composition. The cellulose fiber contains the cellulose II having a content of an imidazolium salt of 1% by mass or less.

A prepreg containing a carbon fiber [A] and a thermosetting resin [B], and in addition, satisfying at least one of the following (1) and (2). (1) a thermoplastic resin particle or fiber [C] and a conductive particle or fiber [D] are contained, and weight ratio expressed by [compounding amount of [C] (parts by weight)]/[compounding amount of [D] (parts by weight)] is 1 to 1000. (2) a conductive particle or fiber of which thermoplastic resin nucleus or core is coated with a conductive substance [E] is contained.

A prepreg containing a carbon fiber [A] and a thermosetting resin [B], and in addition, satisfying at least one of the following (1) and (2). (1) a thermoplastic resin particle or fiber [C] and a conductive particle or fiber [D] are contained, and weight ratio expressed by [compounding amount of [C] (parts by weight)]/[compounding amount of [D] (parts by weight)] is 1 to 1000. (2) a conductive particle or fiber of which thermoplastic resin nucleus or core is coated with a conductive substance [E] is contained.

The present invention relates to production of textile with high rate of evaporation of moisture content. In this invention, a textile substrate is coated with Near Infrared (NIR) energy absorbing agent to increase the surface temperature of substrate and enhance the evaporation of moisture from the textile substrate.

The invention relates to an electroconductive staple fibers, fabrics and other substrates. The invention further relates to fibers fabrics and other articles of manufacture produced using the method. The method and articles of manufacture find particular use in functional wearable garments, e.g., outerwear, gloves, and in devices in which electroconductivity is desirable. Exemplary devices include a fiber, fabric or leather substrate or component.