Isfahan University of Technology researchers created an ultralight, flexible nano-textile that combines strong EMI shielding with electro/photothermal heating and antibacterial performance, promising applications in wearables, medical textiles, and electronics.
Tehran: Researchers at Isfahan University of Technology have engineered a lightweight, flexible nano-textile based on metalized polyamide (nylon) that combines electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, electro-/photothermal heating, and antibacterial performance opening applications across textiles, medical gear, and electronics.
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According to the project team, the fabric’s fibers were coated via electroless nickel–phosphorus (Ni–P) deposition. Process optimization showed that 8 minutes of deposition produced the most uniform and stable metal layer on the polyamide surface.
Key results
The team notes that the multi-functional, ultralight design addresses growing industrial demand for materials that shield electronics, provide controllable heating, and reduce microbial load all while remaining flexible and wearable. Potential deployments range from EMI shielding for sensitive devices to heated protective clothing and medical textiles that require lightweight, resilient, and hygienic performance.