Design and Fabrication of Smart Diapers with Antibacterial Yarn
Joint Authors
Lou, Ching-Wen
Shiu, Bing-Chiuan
Lin, Jia-Horng
Chang, Yuan-Jen
Source
Journal of Healthcare Engineering
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-06-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
In this study, intelligent eco-diapers are made by combining antibacterial yarns coated with quaternary ammonium salts with conductive yarns to improve caretaking for urinary incontinence.
The combination of conductive yarns and sensors can detect the moisture content in eco-diapers, and an alarm is sent when moisture is significant.
A wireless module is used to send detected signals to a smartphone or tablet PC via the Internet.
This concept is used for a scenario in which nurses do not randomly check on patients in a long-term care institution.
When used offline, eco-diapers can send caregivers an alarm for the need to change diapers via cell phones.
The diameters of the copper and silver-plated copper fibers are 0.08 and 0.10 mm, respectively.
Cotton yarns are twisted with copper and silver-plated copper fibers to form the conductive yarns, which are 0.12 mm in diameter.
Moreover, 30-count cotton and 150 D nylon yarns are coated with quaternary ammonium salt via dyeing and finishing processes to form antibacterial yarns.
In the current study, intelligent eco-diapers are tested for their electrical and antibacterial properties as specified by AATC and JISL test standards.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lin, Jia-Horng& Shiu, Bing-Chiuan& Lou, Ching-Wen& Chang, Yuan-Jen. 2017. Design and Fabrication of Smart Diapers with Antibacterial Yarn. Journal of Healthcare Engineering،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lin, Jia-Horng…[et al.]. Design and Fabrication of Smart Diapers with Antibacterial Yarn. Journal of Healthcare Engineering No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Lin, Jia-Horng& Shiu, Bing-Chiuan& Lou, Ching-Wen& Chang, Yuan-Jen. Design and Fabrication of Smart Diapers with Antibacterial Yarn. Journal of Healthcare Engineering. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1181210
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1181210