Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a high-strength, high conductive material that they have woven using tungsten metal on Kevlar. The material was fabricated using atomic layer deposition because it allows for precise deposition of conformal films on non-planar surfaces. The yarn is expected to be applicable in multifunctional protective electronics materials for electromagnetic shielding and communications along with use as erosion-resistant antistatic fabric for space and automated technologies. The wide range of applications are based on the fact that the fabric combine multiple characteristics such as high strength, high conductivity, and flexibility.
Source: Newswise
