@article{chen_ling_yang_wang_liu_gao_yang_tao_yin_2024, title={A clickable embroidered triboelectric sensor for smart fabric}, url={https://doi.org/10.1016/j.device.2024.100355}, DOI={10.1016/j.device.2024.100355}, abstractNote={<h2>Summary</h2> Textile-based human-machine interfaces need to seamlessly integrate electronics with conventional fabrics. Here, we present an embroidery-based device that transforms conventional fabric into a "clickable" button. The device is realized through the integration of dual triboelectric yarns using an embroidery pattern that enables a 3D structure. The design can be customized and optimized by adjusting the gaps between the triboelectric yarns for the needed triboelectric output and other performance metrics, such as consistent contact and separation for the clicking mechanism. Machine learning algorithms are used for signal identification of a diverse range of pressing and swiping gestures on the embroidered device.}, journal={Device}, author={Chen, Yu and Ling, Yali and Yang, Yiduo and Wang, Zihao and Liu, Yang and Gao, Wei and Yang, Bao and Tao, Xiaoming and Yin, Rong}, year={2024}, month={Apr} }
 @article{xie_ma_nie_liu_su_yin_liu_2024, title={Advanced functionalities of Gd 0.1 Ta 0.1 Ti 0.1 O 2 ceramic powder/P (VDF-TrFE) films for enhanced triboelectric performance}, volume={373}, ISSN={["1873-3069"]}, DOI={10.1016/j.sna.2024.115438}, abstractNote={Triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) had gained significant traction for their adeptness in converting diverse mechanical energies into electrical power. However, maintaining operational efficiency and stability amidst environmental temperature fluctuations had been a pressing concern. In this study, we addressed this challenge by leveraging Gd0.1Ta0.1Ti0.1O2(GTT) ceramic powder to engineer temperature-stable dielectric materials with heightened dielectric constants. These materials were seamlessly integrated with P(VDF-TrFE) to fabricate a composite thin film serving as the GTT-TENG triboelectric layer. The resultant GTT-TENG demonstrated remarkable electrical attributes, boasting an open-circuit voltage (VOC) of 134.6 V and a short-circuit current (ISC) of 3.75 μA, excellent P(VDF-TrFE) thin film-based TENGs. Notably, the relative change in VOC and ISC over a temperature range from -10°C to 180°C was recorded at 17.21% and 22.53%, respectively. Furthermore, the GTT-TENG showcased its capacity to concurrently power 60 LEDs, underscoring its versatility as a self-powered device. This study not only propelled TENG performance from a materials-centric standpoint but also alleviated its susceptibility to environmental temperature, thereby broadening its potential utility across diverse applications.}, journal={SENSORS AND ACTUATORS A-PHYSICAL}, author={Xie, Bochao and Ma, Yingying and Nie, Kecheng and Liu, Yana and Su, Jielei and Yin, Rong and Liu, Yang}, year={2024}, month={Aug} }
 @article{yang_li_chen_mu_yin_2024, title={Bioinspired Soft Electrostatic Accordion-Fold Actuators}, volume={1}, ISSN={["2169-5180"]}, url={https://doi.org/10.1089/soro.2022.0235}, DOI={10.1089/soro.2022.0235}, abstractNote={Increasing interests have been directed toward the exploitation of origami techniques in developing biomimetic soft robots. There is a need for effective design solutions to exploit the properties of origami structure with simplified assembly and improved robotic mobility. In this study, inspired by human long-standing jumps, we present a soft electrostatically driven legged accordion fold actuator made by turning a flat paper into hollow polyhedron structure with a spring like rear and capable of electrostatic pad-assisted steering and carrying loads. Without the need for integration of external actuators, the actuator is composed of the electrostatic origami actuator itself supported by a single-fold leg with fast response, easy fabrication process, and low cost. Initiated by periodic deformation around the folding hinges caused by alternating current voltage and ground reaction forces, the actuators exhibit a unique jump-slide movement outperforming other existing soft electrostatic actuators/robots in terms of relative speed. We examined the effect of different geometric and external factors on the relative speed and highlighted the significance of body scale and short-edge panels as the elastic elements, as well as operating at resonance frequency in producing effective performances. Theoretical locomotion models and finite element analysis were carried out to interpret the working principle and validate experimental results.}, journal={SOFT ROBOTICS}, author={Yang, Yiduo and Li, Mengjiao and Chen, Erdong and Mu, Weilei and Yin, Rong}, year={2024}, month={Jan} }
 @article{xie_ma_wang_liu_yin_2024, title={Chemical Cross-Linking Cellulose Aerogel-Based Triboelectric Nanogenerators for Energy Harvesting and Sensing Human Activities}, volume={4}, ISSN={["1944-8252"]}, url={https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.4c02671}, DOI={10.1021/acsami.4c02671}, abstractNote={Zinc oxide (ZnO) is a widely employed material for enhancing the performance of cellulose-based triboelectric nanogenerators (C-TENGs). Our study provides a novel chemical interpretation for the improved output efficiency of ZnO in C-TENGs. C-TENGs exhibit excellent flexibility and integration, achieving a maximum open-circuit voltage (Voc) of 210 V. The peak power density is 54.4 μW/cm2 with a load resistance of 107 Ω, enabling the direct powering of 191 light-emitting diodes with the generated electrical output. Moreover, when deployed as self-powered sensors, C-TENGs exhibit prolonged operational viability and responsiveness, adeptly discerning bending and motion induced by human interaction. The device's sensitivity, flexibility, and stability position it as a promising candidate for a diverse array of energy-harvesting applications and advanced healthcare endeavors. Specifically, envisaging sensitized wearable sensors for human activities underscores the multifaceted potential of C-TENGs in enhancing both energy-harvesting technologies and healthcare practices.}, journal={ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES}, author={Xie, Bochao and Ma, Yingying and Wang, Jiale and Liu, Yang and Yin, Rong}, year={2024}, month={Apr} }
 @article{huang_tan_huang_zhu_yin_tao_tian_2024, title={Industrialization of open- and closed-loop waste textile recycling towards sustainability: A review}, volume={436}, ISSN={["1879-1786"]}, url={https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.140676}, DOI={10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.140676}, abstractNote={With the improvement of people's living standards, the consumption of textiles is significantly increasing. Waste textile recycling has been attracting more and more attention. So far, many studies have been conducted on waste recycling, mainly focusing on technological advancement, life cycle assessment, socioeconomic impact, etc. However, there is a noticeable gap in the literatures regarding a comprehensive summary and analysis of the current industrialization of waste textile and apparel recycling. In this review, the global status of waste textiles and their recycling is introduced. Moreover, the classic recycling modes of open- and closed-loop processes are employed to delineate the up-to-date industrialization of waste textile recycling. Compared with other recycling technologies, mechanical recycling stands out as the most scalable and versatile technique within the textile and apparel industry. Although the closed-loop recycling achieves a higher degree of recycling for waste textile materials, the current industrial scale of closed-loop recycling is smaller than that of open-loop recycling. Accordingly, commercialized recycling routes are summarized and described. Finally, the challenges and prospects of waste textile recycling industrialization are proposed, emphasizing the development of efficient recycling technologies with low consumption and collaboration among industry, government, and the public, in line with the principles of sustainability.}, journal={JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION}, author={Huang, Xinxin and Tan, Yuhan and Huang, Jiwei and Zhu, Guangzhou and Yin, Rong and Tao, Xiaoming and Tian, Xiao}, year={2024}, month={Jan} }
 @article{xie_yin_miao_jia_ma_liu_2024, title={Thermal-stable and high-dielectric Ba(Cu W )O -based ceramic Powder/PMDS films for triboelectric nanogenerator}, url={https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2024.01.182}, DOI={10.1016/j.ceramint.2024.01.182}, abstractNote={Triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) has gained widespread applications due to their unique ability to convert various forms of mechanical energy, such as wind and tidal energy, into electrical power. However, a critical challenge lies in maintaining high efficiency and stability amid fluctuating environmental temperatures. From a materials perspective, it has been observed that the dielectric constant of the frictional triboelectric layer material is influenced by temperature variations, significantly impacting TENG performance. To address this, our study employed Ba(Cu0.5W0.5)O3 (BCW)-based ceramic powder to develop temperature-stable materials with a high dielectric constant. These materials were combined with PDMS to create a composite thin film for the TENG frictional triboelectric layer. This novel composite thin film-based TENG exhibited remarkable electrical properties, including an open-circuit voltage (VOC) of 127 V and a short-circuit current (ISC) of 3.16 μA, surpassing conventional PDMS thin film-based TENGs that achieved values of 22 V and 0.65 μA, respectively. From −10 °C to 180 °C, the relative change for VOC is 24.6 %, while for ISC is 28.3 %. Additionally, the BCW-based/PDMS TENG demonstrated the capability to simultaneously power 54 LEDs, showcasing its potential as a versatile self-powered device. Our study not only advanced TENG performance from a material standpoint but also mitigated its sensitivity to environmental temperature, thereby expanding its promising applications in diverse scenarios.}, journal={Ceramics International}, author={Xie, Bochao and Yin, Rong and Miao, Shibo and Jia, Hanyu and Ma, Yingying and Liu, Yang}, year={2024}, month={Apr} }
 @article{ling_chen_liu_yin_2023, title={A Modified Hand-Held Force Meter to Measure Yarn Tension in the Ring Spinning Process}, volume={7}, ISSN={["1875-0052"]}, url={https://doi.org/10.1007/s12221-023-00271-z}, DOI={10.1007/s12221-023-00271-z}, journal={FIBERS AND POLYMERS}, publisher={Springer Science and Business Media LLC}, author={Ling, Yali and Chen, Mingtai and Liu, Yang and Yin, Rong}, year={2023}, month={Jul} }
 @article{kirk_henson_seevers_liu_west_suchoff_yin_2023, title={A critical review of characterization and measurement of textile-grade hemp fiber}, volume={7}, ISSN={["1572-882X"]}, DOI={10.1007/s10570-023-05420-4}, journal={CELLULOSE}, author={Kirk, H. and Henson, C. and Seevers, R. and Liu, Y. and West, A. and Suchoff, D. and Yin, R.}, year={2023}, month={Jul} }
 @article{chen_hua_ling_liu_chen_ju_gao_mills_tao_yin_2023, title={An airflow-driven system for scalable production of nano-microfiber wrapped triboelectric yarns for wearable applications}, volume={477}, ISSN={["1873-3212"]}, url={https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2023.147026}, DOI={10.1016/j.cej.2023.147026}, journal={CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL}, author={Chen, Yu and Hua, Jie and Ling, Yali and Liu, Yang and Chen, Mingtai and Ju, Beomjun and Gao, Wei and Mills, Amanda and Tao, Xiaoming and Yin, Rong}, year={2023}, month={Dec} }
 @article{chen_yang_li_li_liu_mu_yin_2023, title={Bio-Mimic, Fast-Moving, and Flippable Soft Piezoelectric Robots}, volume={5}, ISSN={["2198-3844"]}, url={https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202300673}, DOI={10.1002/advs.202300673}, abstractNote={Abstract}, journal={ADVANCED SCIENCE}, author={Chen, Erdong and Yang, Yiduo and Li, Mengjiao and Li, Binghang and Liu, Guijie and Mu, Weilei and Yin, Rong}, year={2023}, month={May} }
 @article{chen_hart_suh_mathur_yin_2023, title={Electromechanical Characterization of Commercial Conductive Yarns for E-Textiles}, url={https://doi.org/10.3390/textiles3030020}, DOI={10.3390/textiles3030020}, abstractNote={With the development of smart and multi-functional textiles, conductive yarns are widely used in textiles. Conductive yarns can be incorporated into fabrics with traditional textile techniques, such as weaving, knitting and sewing. The electromechanical properties of conductive yarns are very different from conventional yarns, and they also affect the processability during end-product manufacturing processes. However, systematic evaluation of the electromechanical properties of commercial conductive yarns is still elusive. Different conductive materials and production methods for making conductive yarns lead to diverse electromechanical properties. In this work, three types of conductive yarn with different conductive materials and yarn structures were selected for electromechanical characterization. A total of 15 different yarns were analyzed. In addition, the change of resistance with strain was tested to simulate and predict the possible changes in electrical properties of the yarn during weaving, knitting, sewing and other end uses. It was found that Metal-based yarns have good electrical properties but poor mechanical properties. The mechanical properties of Metal-coated yarns are similar to conventional yarns, but their electrical properties are relatively poor. The data shown in this research is instructive for the subsequent processing (weaving, knitting, sewing, etc.) of yarns.}, journal={Textiles}, author={Chen, Yu and Hart, Jacob and Suh, Minyoung and Mathur, Kavita and Yin, Rong}, year={2023}, month={Aug} }
 @article{xiong_wang_wang_luo_xie_lu_lan_ning_yin_wang_et al._2023, title={Facilely Prepared Thirsty Granules Arouse Tough Wet Adhesion on Overmoist Wounds for Hemostasis and Tissue Repair}, volume={15}, ISSN={["1944-8252"]}, url={https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.3c11403}, DOI={10.1021/acsami.3c11403}, abstractNote={Bioadhesives have been widely used in hemostasis and tissue repair, but the overmoist and wet nature of wound surface (due to the presence of blood and/or wound exudate) has led to poor wet adhesion of bioadhesives, which interrupts the continuous care of wounds. Here, a thirsty polyphenolic silk granule (Tan@SF-pwd-hydro), which absorbs blood and exudate to self-convert to robust bioadhesives (Tan@SF-gel-hydro) in situ, was facilely developed in this study for enhanced wet adhesion toward hemostasis and tissue repair. Tan@SF-pwd-hydro could shield wounds' wetness and immediately convert itself to Tan@SF-gel-hydro to seal wounds for hemorrhage control and wound healing. The maximum adhesiveness of Tan@SF-gel-hydro over wet pigskin was as high as 59.8 ± 2.1 kPa. Tan@SF-pwd-hydro is a promising transformative dressing for hemostasis and tissue repair since its hemostatic time was approximately half of that of the commercial hemostatic product, CeloxTM, and its healing period was much shorter than that of the commercial bioadhesive product, TegadermTM. This pioneering study utilized adverse wetness over wounds to arouse robust adhesiveness by converting thirsty granules to bioadhesives in situ, creatively turning adversity into opportunities. The facile fabrication approach also offers new perspectives for manufacturing sustainability of biomaterials.}, number={42}, journal={ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES}, author={Xiong, Li and Wang, Huan and Wang, Junsu and Luo, Jinyang and Xie, Ruiqi and Lu, Fei and Lan, Guangqian and Ning, Liang-Ju and Yin, Rong and Wang, Wenyi and et al.}, year={2023}, month={Oct}, pages={49035–49050} }
 @article{yang_liu_yin_2023, title={Fiber-Shaped Fluidic Pumps for Wearable Applications}, volume={7}, ISSN={["2524-793X"]}, url={https://doi.org/10.1007/s42765-023-00319-y}, DOI={10.1007/s42765-023-00319-y}, journal={ADVANCED FIBER MATERIALS}, author={Yang, Yiduo and Liu, Yang and Yin, Rong}, year={2023}, month={Jul} }
 @article{ling_hart_henson_west_kumar_karanjikar_yin_2023, title={Investigation of Hemp and Nylon Blended Long-Staple Yarns and Their Woven Fabrics}, volume={4}, ISSN={["1875-0052"]}, url={https://doi.org/10.1007/s12221-023-00180-1}, DOI={10.1007/s12221-023-00180-1}, journal={FIBERS AND POLYMERS}, author={Ling, Yali and Hart, Jacob and Henson, Claire and West, Andre and Kumar, Anjli and Karanjikar, Mukund and Yin, Rong}, year={2023}, month={Apr} }
 @article{mu_li_chen_yang_yin_tao_liu_yin_2023, title={Spiral-Shape Fast-Moving Soft Robots}, volume={5}, ISSN={["1616-3028"]}, url={https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202300516}, DOI={10.1002/adfm.202300516}, abstractNote={Abstract}, journal={ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS}, author={Mu, Weilei and Li, Mengjiao and Chen, Erdong and Yang, Yiduo and Yin, Jie and Tao, Xiaoming and Liu, Guijie and Yin, Rong}, year={2023}, month={May} }
 @misc{chen_ling_yin_2022, title={Fiber/Yarn-Based Triboelectric Nanogenerators (TENGs): Fabrication Strategy, Structure, and Application}, volume={22}, ISSN={["1424-8220"]}, url={https://doi.org/10.3390/s22249716}, DOI={10.3390/s22249716}, abstractNote={With the demand of a sustainable, wearable, environmentally friendly energy source, triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) were developed. TENG is a promising method to convert mechanical energy from motion into electrical energy. The combination of textile and TENG successfully enables wearable, self-driving electronics and sensor systems. As the primary unit of textiles, fiber and yarn become the focus of research in designing of textile-TENGs. In this review, we introduced the preparation, structure, and design strategy of fiber/yarn TENGs in recent research. We discussed the structure design and material selection of fiber/yarn TENGs according to the different functions it realizes. The fabrication strategy of fiber/yarn TENGs into textile-TENG are provided. Finally, we summarize the main applications of existing textile TENGs and give forward prospects for their subsequent development.}, number={24}, journal={SENSORS}, author={Chen, Yu and Ling, Yali and Yin, Rong}, year={2022}, month={Dec} }
 @article{chen_chen_wang_ling_fisher_li_hart_mu_gao_tao_et al._2022, title={Flexible, durable, and washable triboelectric yarn and embroidery for self-powered sensing and human-machine interaction}, volume={104}, ISSN={["2211-3282"]}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2022.107929}, DOI={10.1016/j.nanoen.2022.107929}, abstractNote={The novel combination of textiles and triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) successfully achieves self-powered wearable electronics and sensors. However, the fabrication of Textile-based TENGs remains a great challenge due to complex fabrication processes, low production speed, high cost, poor electromechanical properties, and limited design capacities. Here, we reported a new route to develop Textile-based TENGs with a facile, low-cost, and scalable embroidery technique. 5-ply ultrathin enameled copper wires, low-cost commercial materials, were utilized as embroidery materials with dual functions of triboelectric layers and electrodes in the Textile-based TENGs. A single enameled copper wire with a diameter of 0.1 mm and a length of 30 cm can produce over 60 V of open-circuit voltage and 0.45 µA of short circuit current when in contact with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) fabric at the frequency of 1.2 Hz and the peak value of contact force of 70 N. Moreover, the triboelectric performance of enameled copper wire after plasma treatment can be better than that without plasma treatment, such as the maximum instantaneous power density can reach 245 μW/m which is ∼ 1.5 times as much as the untreated wire. These novel embroidery TENGs possess outstanding triboelectric performance and super design capacities. A 5 × 5 cm2 embroidery sample can generate an open-circuit voltage of 300 V and a short circuit current of 8 μA under similar contact conditions. The wearable triboelectric embroidery can be employed in different parts of the wear. A self-powered, fully fabric-based numeric keypad was designed based on triboelectric embroidery to serve as a human-machine interface, showing good energy harvesting and signal collection capabilities. Therefore, this study opens a new generic design paradigm for textile-based TENGs that are applicable for next-generation smart wearable devices.}, journal={NANO ENERGY}, publisher={Elsevier BV}, author={Chen, Yu and Chen, Erdong and Wang, Zihao and Ling, Yali and Fisher, Rosie and Li, Mengjiao and Hart, Jacob and Mu, Weilei and Gao, Wei and Tao, Xiaoming and et al.}, year={2022}, month={Dec} }
 @article{ling_henson_west_yin_2022, title={Systematic investigation and evaluation of modified ring yarns by feeding three-roving strands}, volume={11}, ISSN={["1746-7748"]}, url={https://doi.org/10.1177/00405175221139323}, DOI={10.1177/00405175221139323}, abstractNote={ Spinning is one of the major steps in textiles to convert staple fibers from either natural or synthetic sources into continuous and twisted yarns, and ring spinning has always been the dominant yarn technology since its invention. Recently, many ring-based modifications have been developed to improve yarn productivity and properties. In this work, a modified ring spinning technique has been developed by feeding three-roving strands into a conventional ring frame for producing yarns with better performance. A strand delivery guide with different spacings (1–5 mm) was used for the production of three-strand yarns. The quantitative relationships between the spinning parameters and yarn properties have been systematically investigated. The properties of the modified yarns were evaluated, including yarn tensile properties, evenness, and hairiness, and the statistical relationships were obtained by least squares polynomial fitting. The experimental results indicate that the guide spacing and twist multiplier significantly influence the yarn properties. The spinning triangle of the modified yarns resembles Solospun yarns, suggesting supreme yarn abrasion performance. }, journal={TEXTILE RESEARCH JOURNAL}, author={Ling, Yali and Henson, Claire and West, Andre and Yin, Rong}, year={2022}, month={Nov} }
 @article{huang_tao_yin_liu_2021, title={A relative hairiness index for evaluating the securities of fiber ends in staple yarns and its application}, volume={92}, ISSN={["1746-7748"]}, url={https://doi.org/10.1177/00405175211035136}, DOI={10.1177/00405175211035136}, abstractNote={ Hairiness is a prominent property of staple yarns, but the existing evaluation parameters mainly describe the fiber ends already protruding out of yarn bodies. The potential fiber ends in yarns also play a crucial role in the performance of yarns in the subsequent processes and the resultant fabric quality. In our previous studies, maximum hairiness and its theoretical model have been proposed, which indicate the maximum fiber ends of a staple yarn having the potential to protrude out of yarn bodies and become hairy. On this basis, the relative hairiness index (RHI) is developed in this study to evaluate the fiber end tucking and securities of yarns. This index is treated as a ratio of the measured hairiness of sample yarns and the maximum hairiness of ring yarns in the same twist level and yarn count. A lower RHI indicates more fiber ends being tucked into yarn bodies, and a slower increment of the RHI with the increasing winding times represents more stable securities of fiber ends in yarns. The experimental results demonstrate that the RHI can directly reveal the effectiveness of different spinning parameters and methods in tucking and securing fiber ends; also, the changes of the RHI with increasing winding times visually present the stableness of fiber ends in various yarns experiencing abrasion, as well as predict the possibility of the potential fiber ends being pulled out to form hairiness during successive processes. The proposed RHI, therefore, provides a significant reference for the spinning process design and yarn quality control. }, number={3-4}, journal={TEXTILE RESEARCH JOURNAL}, publisher={SAGE Publications}, author={Huang, Xinxin and Tao, Xiaoming and Yin, Rong and Liu, Shirui}, year={2021}, month={Aug} }
 @article{yin_2021, title={Mathematical modeling and numerical simulation of nonlinearly elastic yarn in ring spinning}, volume={7}, url={https://doi.org/10.1177/0040517520940807}, DOI={10.1177/0040517520940807}, abstractNote={ In this paper, yarn dynamic behavior in the ring spinning system has been studied. A new model has been proposed by considering nonlinear elastic yarn. Equations of motion were derived by Newton’s second law and resolved by the finite difference method. Some results were given and relationships among models of inextensible yarn, linear elastic yarn, and nonlinearly elastic yarn were discussed. Experiments were conducted to evaluate the accuracy of the proposed model in terms of yarn tension and balloon profile and a good agreement has been made between the predicted data and experimental results. }, journal={Textile Research Journal}, publisher={SAGE Publications}, author={Yin, Rong}, year={2021}, month={Feb}, pages={004051752094080} }
 @misc{yin_ling_fisher_chen_li_mu_huang_2021, title={Viable approaches to increase the throughput of ring spinning: A critical review}, volume={323}, ISSN={["1879-1786"]}, DOI={10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.129116}, abstractNote={Spinning is one of the major steps in textiles to convert staple fibers from either natural or synthetic sources into continuous and twisted yarns. Since its invention, ring spinning has become the most widely used spinning technology due to the high yarn quality and applicability. However, the productivity is limited by its twisting and winding mechanism. Viable approaches to substantially improve the throughput of ring spinning are crucial. Therefore, this paper presents a systematic review of the literature on the state-of-the-art of disruptive technologies aiming at improving the throughput of ring spinning. Based on the governing equation of ring yarn productivity, two approaches of increasing spindle speed via reducing or eliminating ring-traveler friction and reducing yarn twist have been scrutinized. Increasing the spindle speed directly increases the centrifugal force and air drag of the yarn in the spinning balloon and exacerbates the traveler's wear. By reducing or eliminating the ring-traveler friction, it is possible to achieve a balance between improved productivity, similar energy consumption, and reasonable traveler wear. Since the yarn productivity is inversely proportional to the yarn twist, yarn productivity can be enhanced by reducing yarn twist with less energy consumption. However, with far less twist, the yarn strength is going to suffer. Therefore, both approaches improve ring yarn yield to some extent, and the level of improvement is subjected to the yarn count, fiber material, spinning conditions, etc. This review provides a clear view of the combination of both approaches to improve yarn productivity and energy efficiency. In the future, it is expected to see more studies of new alternatives which provide the ring spinning process with a cleaner and higher throughput compared to previous or current spinning technologies.}, journal={JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION}, author={Yin, R. and Ling, Y. L. and Fisher, R. and Chen, Y. and Li, M. J. and Mu, W. L. and Huang, X. X.}, year={2021}, month={Nov} }
 @article{chen_yang_li_chen_mu_fisher_yin_2021, title={Wearable Actuators: An Overview}, volume={1}, url={https://doi.org/10.3390/textiles1020015}, DOI={10.3390/textiles1020015}, abstractNote={The booming wearable market and recent advances in material science has led to the rapid development of the various wearable sensors, actuators, and devices that can be worn, embedded in fabric, accessorized, or tattooed directly onto the skin. Wearable actuators, a subcategory of wearable technology, have attracted enormous interest from researchers in various disciplines and many wearable actuators and devices have been developed in the past few decades to assist and improve people’s everyday lives. In this paper, we review the actuation mechanisms, structures, applications, and limitations of recently developed wearable actuators including pneumatic and hydraulic actuators, shape memory alloys and polymers, thermal and hygroscopic materials, dielectric elastomers, ionic and conducting polymers, piezoelectric actuators, electromagnetic actuators, liquid crystal elastomers, etc. Examples of recent applications such as wearable soft robots, haptic devices, and personal thermal regulation textiles are highlighted. Finally, we point out the current bottleneck and suggest the prospective future research directions for wearable actuators.}, number={2}, journal={Textiles}, publisher={MDPI AG}, author={Chen, Yu and Yang, Yiduo and Li, Mengjiao and Chen, Erdong and Mu, Weilei and Fisher, Rosie and Yin, Rong}, year={2021}, month={Aug}, pages={283–321} }
 @article{chen_yang_li_chen_mu_yin_2021, title={Wearable Actuators: An Overview}, volume={6}, url={https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202106.0035.v1}, DOI={10.20944/preprints202106.0035.v1}, abstractNote={The booming wearable market and recent advances in material science has led to the rapid development of the various wearable sensors, actuators, and devices that can be worn, embedded in fabric or accessories, or tattoos directly onto the skin. Wearable actuators, a subcategory of wearable technology, have attracted enormous interest from researchers in various disciplines and many wearable actuators and devices have been developed in the past few decades to assist and improve people's everyday lives. In this paper, we review the actuation mechanisms, structures, applications, and limitations of recently developed wearable actuators including pneumatic and hydraulic actuators, shape memory alloys and polymers, thermal and hygroscopic materials, dielectric elastomers, ionic and conducting polymers, piezoelectric actuators, electromagnetic actuators, liquid crystal elastomers, etc. Examples of the recent applications such as wearable soft robots, haptic devices, and personal thermal regulation textiles are highlighted. Finally, we point out the current bottleneck and suggest the prospective future research directions for wearable actuators.}, publisher={MDPI AG}, author={Chen, Yu and Yang, Yiduo and Li, Mengjiao and Chen, Erdong and Mu, Weilei and Yin, Rong}, year={2021}, month={Jun} }
 @article{yin_tao_jasper_2020, title={A theoretical model to investigate the performance of cellulose yarns constrained to lie on a moving solid cylinder}, volume={27}, ISSN={0969-0239 1572-882X}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10570-020-03408-y}, DOI={10.1007/s10570-020-03408-y}, abstractNote={Cellulose fibers, such as cotton and linen, are abundant in farmer’s fields. The traditional bottom-up technology to process these short staple fibers is spinning. State-of-the-art spinning technology requires not only high throughput processing of the cellulose fibers, but also the addition of functionalities and value into the supply chain. Recently, a modified ring spinning system has been developed which introduces a false twist into a traditional ring spinning frame. The modified system produces cellulose yarns that have a high strength but low twist, and a soft hand similar to cashmere. Unlike traditional textile finishing treatments which consume plenty of chemicals, water, and energy, this method is purely physical and sustainable. The superior properties of the modified cellulose yarns are attributed to the modified yarn morphology and structure. Theoretical investigation is, therefore, important in understanding of the spinning mechanisms of the modified ring spinning process that changes the morphology and structure of the cellulose yarns. In this paper, yarn behavior constrained to lie on a moving solid cylinder was theoretically and experimentally investigated. Equations of motion were derived based on the Cosserat theory and numerical solutions in steady-state were obtained in terms of yarn spatial path, yarn tension, twist distribution, yarn bending, and torsional moments. Effects of various spinning parameters including wrap angle, speed of the moving cylinder, yarn diameter, yarn tension, yarn twist, and frictional coefficient, on yarn behavior were discussed. The results suggested that in most cases the bending and torsional moments are of the same order of magnitude, and thus the effect of bending cannot be neglected. Experiments in the modified ring spinning system were conducted to verify the theoretical work, and good agreement has been made. Some simulation results of this study were compared with the results of earlier models as well as with experimental data, and it was found that the current model can obtain a more accurate prediction than previous models in terms of yarn twist and tension. The results gained from this study will enrich our understanding of the spinning mechanism of the modified ring spinning process and better handle of cellulose fibers for functional and value-added applications.}, number={16}, journal={Cellulose}, publisher={Springer Science and Business Media LLC}, author={Yin, Rong and Tao, Xiaoming and Jasper, Warren}, year={2020}, month={Sep}, pages={9683–9698} }
 @article{yin_xiang_zhang_tao_gluck_chiu_lam_2020, title={Cleaner Production of Mulberry Spun Silk Yarns via a Shortened and Gassing-free Production Route}, volume={278}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.123690}, DOI={10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.123690}, abstractNote={Abstract The green production of textiles via an eco-friendly approach has recently gained considerable interest. As a derivative industry of silk manufacturing, spun silk utilizes waste materials generated in different processes of silk production, which is considered as the re-use of silk waste. The spun silk industry is facing several problems now, including environmental pollution, low production efficiency, increased labor intensity, significant material waste, and excessive energy consumption. This study presents an environment-friendly production route to produce mulberry spun silk yarns, by eliminating the gassing process that burns away surface hairs and neps. The gassing process not only generates odors, dust, and gas discharges but also results in significant material wastage and high production cost. The key is a modified ring spinning technology to achieve low yarn hairiness and neps; thus the yarn produced no longer requires gassing. The number of processing steps is also reduced to nine from twelve compared to the traditional silk spinning system. The modified 60 Nm mulberry spun silk yarns show a comparable tenacity of 26.33 cN/tex, evenness of 9.96%, neps (+200%) of 18 per 1 km, and a slightly worse hairiness S3 value of 74 per 100 m, compared with the conventional gassed ones. The plain knitted fabrics made by the modified yarns also reveal a 1.5 grade higher pilling resistance, similar mechanical and thermal properties, and a slightly hairier surface appearance than the conventional ones. The new processing route greatly reduces carbon footprint and achieves significant savings in materials, manpower, and energy, which may shed new light on the industrial manufacturing of mulberry spun silk yarns.}, journal={Journal of Cleaner Production}, publisher={Elsevier BV}, author={Yin, R. and Xiang, Y.F. and Zhang, Z.H. and Tao, X.M. and Gluck, J.M. and Chiu, K. and Lam, W.}, year={2020}, month={Aug}, pages={123690} }
 @article{programmable and thermally hardening composite yarn actuators with a wide range of operating temperature_2020, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/admt.202000329}, DOI={10.1002/admt.202000329}, abstractNote={Abstract}, journal={Advanced Materials Technologies}, year={2020}, month={Jul} }
 @article{solar energy storage silks via coaxial wet spinning_2020, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acsmaterialslett.0c00074}, DOI={10.1021/acsmaterialslett.0c00074}, abstractNote={Near-infrared (NIR) radiation has widely been applied for phototherapy due to its beneficial thermal effect on human tissue. However, desirable thermal textiles have not been actualized by implemen...}, journal={ACS Materials Letters}, year={2020}, month={Jun} }
 @article{wireless multistimulus‐responsive fabric‐based actuators for soft robotic, human–machine interactive, and wearable applications_2020, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/admt.202000341}, DOI={10.1002/admt.202000341}, abstractNote={Abstract}, journal={Advanced Materials Technologies}, year={2020}, month={Jun} }
 @misc{apparatus and method for imparting false twist to a yarn_2019, year={2019}, month={May} }
 @inproceedings{extended application of modified low torque cotton spinning system_2019, url={https://www.thefibersociety.org/Portals/0/Past%20Conferences/2019_Spring_Abstracts.pdf?ver=2019-07-16-122240-037}, booktitle={The Fiber Society’s Spring 2020 Conference}, year={2019}, month={May} }
 @article{yang_liu_wang_yin_xiong_tao_2019, title={Highly Sensitive and Durable Structured Fibre Sensors for Low-Pressure Measurement in Smart Skin}, volume={19}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/s19081811}, DOI={10.3390/s19081811}, abstractNote={Precise measurements of low pressure are highly necessary for many applications. This study developed novel structured fibre sensors embedded in silicone, forming smart skin with high sensitivity, high durability, and good immunity to crosstalk for precise measurement of pressure below 10 kPa. The transduction principle is that an applied pressure leads to bending and stretching of silicone and optical fibre over a purposely made groove and induces the axial strain in the gratings. The fabricated sensor showed high pressure sensitivity up to 26.8 pm/kPa and experienced over 1,000,000 cycles compression without obvious variation. A theoretical model of the sensor was presented and verified to have excellent agreement with experimental results. The prototype of smart leg mannequin and wrist pulse measurements indicated that such optical sensors can precisely measure low-pressure and can easily be integrated for smart skins for mapping low pressure on three-dimensional surfaces.}, number={8}, journal={Sensors}, author={Yang, B. and Liu, S. and Wang, X. and Yin, R. and Xiong, Y. and Tao, X.}, year={2019}, month={Apr} }
 @inproceedings{novel silk single yarns spun on cotton spinning frame_2019, booktitle={The 10th Cross-straits Conference on Textiles}, year={2019}, month={May} }
 @article{yin_tao_xu_2019, title={Systematic investigation of twist generation and propagation in a modified ring spinning system}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0040517519866950}, DOI={10.1177/0040517519866950}, abstractNote={ Twisting is an important process used to form a continuous yarn from short staple fibers and to determine the structure and properties of the resultant yarn. This paper systematically examines the yarn twisting process in a modified ring spinning process based on a theoretical model proposed recently. To reduce the number of experiments, response surface methodology (RSM) involving a central composite design (CCD) in three factors—twist multiplier, speed ratio and wrap angle—was successfully employed for the study and analysis. The significant terms of the models were studied, and it was discovered that the speed ratio and wrap angle are statistically significant for the responses of twist efficiency, propagation coefficients of twist trapping, and congestion. More importantly, linear relationships were found among the three responses. }, journal={Textile Research Journal}, author={Yin, R. and Tao, X.-M. and Xu, B.-G.}, year={2019}, month={Aug} }
 @article{yarn and fabric properties in a modified ring spinning system considering the effect of the friction surface of the false-twister_2019, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0040517519873057}, DOI={10.1177/0040517519873057}, abstractNote={ This paper experimentally studies the relationship between the friction surface of a false-twisting unit and the quality of cotton yarns produced by a modified ring spinning system, with the adoption of the single friction-belt false-twister. The friction surface of the false-twisting unit, as a key twisting component, has been studied in terms of material, surface roughness, hardness and diameter, as well as the interaction between these factors and resultant yarn properties, with particular attention to yarn imperfections. Experimental results showed that the false-twisting unit with a short interactive path demonstrated significant reduction of yarn imperfections, especially yarn neps. With the optimal false-twisting unit, performances of the modified yarns and their knitted fabrics were evaluated and compared with the conventional ones. }, journal={Textile Research Journal}, year={2019}, month={Aug} }
 @misc{一种60-120nm 100%全绢丝单纱的环保生产方法_2019, year={2019}, month={Feb} }
 @misc{用于对纱线施以假捻的设备和方法及用于生产纱线的设备_2019, year={2019}, month={May} }
 @phdthesis{spinning dynamics and performances of modified ring spun yarns_2018, url={http://hdl.handle.net/10397/73164}, journal={The Hong Kong Polytechnic University}, year={2018}, month={Mar} }
 @article{yin_tao_xu_2018, title={Variation of false twist on spinning process stability and resultant yarn properties in a modified ring spinning frame}, volume={88}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0040517517712099}, DOI={10.1177/0040517517712099}, abstractNote={ Twisting is an important process to form a continuous yarn from short fibers and to determine the structure and properties of the resultant yarn. This article reports on the effect of variation of false twist on process stability and resultant yarn quality in a modified ring spinning frame. Based on twist kinematics, three practical cases that cause twist variations in the spinning process are investigated, namely step function, rectangular function and periodic function changes in false twist. The simulation results are validated by experiments and a good agreement has been demonstrated. The resultant properties of yarn within 30% periodic change in false twist demonstrated insignificance compared with yarn without variation. With the developed model, essential system parameters are numerically examined and their quantitative relationships are studied. The practical implications are discussed. }, number={16}, journal={Textile Research Journal}, author={Yin, R. and Tao, X.M. and XU, B.}, year={2018}, month={Aug}, pages={1876–1892} }
 @inproceedings{yarn and fabric performances in a modified ring spinning system_2018, url={https://www.thefibersociety.org/Portals/0/Past%20Conferences/2018_Spring_Abstracts.pdf?ver=2018-09-14-072323-183}, booktitle={The Fiber Society’s Spring 2018 Conference}, year={2018}, month={Jun} }
 @inproceedings{yin_tao_xu_2017, title={Twisting robustness in the ring spinning system with single friction-belt false-twister}, url={http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85040161142&partnerID=MN8TOARS}, booktitle={Fiber Society 2017 Spring Conference: Next Generation Fibers for Smart Products}, author={Yin, R. and Tao, X.-M. and Xu, B.-G.}, year={2017}, pages={91} }
 @inproceedings{yarn dynamics on a moving belt in the ring spinning system_2017, booktitle={14th Asian Textile Conference}, year={2017}, month={Jun} }
 @article{yin_tao_xu_2016, title={Mathematical Modeling of Yarn Dynamics in a Generalized Twisting System}, volume={6}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/srep24432}, DOI={10.1038/srep24432}, abstractNote={Abstract}, journal={Scientific Reports}, author={Yin, R. and Tao, X.M. and Xu, B.G.}, year={2016}, month={Apr} }
 @article{investigation and evaluation on fine upland cotton blend yarns made by the modified ring spinning system_2015, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0040517514563717}, DOI={10.1177/0040517514563717}, abstractNote={ A modified ring spinning technology has been successfully applied to the production of yarns with reduced twist level and improved performance. Various US cottons and Chinese cottons have been covered in previous studies. In this paper, three combed rovings with different blending ratios of Upland and Extra Long cottons were adopted in a systematic investigation and evaluation on a fine modified ring yarn produced on a new modified spinning system that was developed to reduce the imperfections of fine yarns. The potentially important spinning parameters were proposed and their individual and interaction effects of spinning system parameters on the properties of fine modified ring yarn were quantitatively examined using the response surface methodology. Then with the optimum parameters, physical properties of the yarns and their knitted fabrics produced from three rovings were evaluated by comparing them with the conventional ones. Experimental results showed that yarns produced in the new modified spinning system had reduced imperfections; at low twist levels, fine modified yarns and resultant fabrics also showed improved performance. Moreover, properties of fiber materials and roving quality influenced the properties of modified yarns and knitted fabrics. }, journal={Textile Research Journal}, year={2015}, month={Aug} }
 @inproceedings{the effect of free oscillations of friction-belt false-twister on dynamical twist distribution in a modified ring spinning system_2014, booktitle={Cross-straits Conference on Textiles 2014}, year={2014}, month={Dec} }
 @article{基于经验模态分解的并列双圆柱绕流信号处理 _2012, DOI={10.3969/j.issn.1006-7167.2012.06.002}, journal={实验室研究与探索}, year={2012}, month={Jun} }
 @article{yin_gu_2011, title={Accurate prediction of the ring‐spinning equation in zero air drag based on homotopy perturbation method}, volume={102}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00405000.2010.518700}, DOI={10.1080/00405000.2010.518700}, abstractNote={In the past, numerical solutions of quasi‐stationary ring‐spinning equations have been extensively investigated. However, mathematicians and engineers are more willing to search for analytical solutions because they can obtain more interesting and relevant results. In this paper, an analytical solution of the ring‐spinning equation has been derived using the homotopy perturbation method. The basic idea of this method and a detailed derivation of the analytical solution are also given. The air drag is not considered in order to simplify the procedure. The results show the validity and efficiency in predicting the balloon shape across a wide range of spinning conditions.}, number={9}, journal={Journal of the Textile Institute}, author={Yin, R. and Gu, H.}, year={2011}, month={Sep}, pages={763–766} }
 @article{yin_gu_2011, title={Numerical simulation of quasi-stationary ring spinning process linear elastic yarn}, volume={81}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0040517510376272}, DOI={10.1177/0040517510376272}, abstractNote={ This article reports a theoretical investigation on the ring spinning balloon in the textile industry. Theoretical equations incorporating yarn elasticity are obtained, which has been ignored by most previous models. This model differs from the earlier ones in that their choice of yarn was perfectly flexible and inextensible; those used here we presume to be more realistic. Discussions in this paper deal with the significance of various yarn elasticity parameters on varying yarn tension and balloon shape. Some results are given, from which the model seems to be very efficient and reliable in the simulation of the ring spinning process. Restrictions on the applicability of the theory are also pointed out. }, number={1}, journal={Textile Research Journal}, author={Yin, R. and gu, H.-B.}, year={2011}, month={Jan}, pages={22–27} }
 @article{liu_yin_yu_2011, title={The Bio-inspired Study of Homogeneous Composite Materials}, volume={45}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0021998310371553}, DOI={10.1177/0021998310371553}, abstractNote={ Wool is the most popular natural material. In the textile industries, the release of a lot of waste wool fibers and their products lead to the idea of regeneration of wool keratin materials. However, the most significant limitation may be the poor fracture resistance of neat keratin films. Greater failure resistance can be achieved by fiber-reinforced matrix when compared to the matrix materials alone. In this article, the fibrils of wool were used as the reinforcements in composite films, which can meet the requirement of biocompatibility. The fibrils morphology was investigated, that is, plain fibrils and fractal-tree structure fibrils. Finite element analysis and tensile tests were used to conduct a direct study on the mechanical properties of composites. It was found that the branched fibrils lead to both higher strength and fracture toughness for the composites than the plain fibrils. }, number={1}, journal={Journal of Composite Materials}, author={Liu, Y. and Yin, R. and Yu, W.-D.}, year={2011}, month={Jan}, pages={113–125} }
 @inproceedings{yin_liu_gu_2010, title={Artificial Parameter Perturbation Method and Parameter-Expansion Method Used in Accurate Prediction of the Ring-Spinning Balloon in Zero Air Drag}, volume={1}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/icsem.2010.67}, DOI={10.1109/icsem.2010.67}, abstractNote={Numerical solutions of quasi-stationary ring-spinning equations have been extensively investigated after the appearance of computer. However, mathematicians and engineers are more willing to obtain analytical solutions. This paper presents a technique for analytical solution of the dynamics of ring-spinning balloon. Artificial parameter is introduced in order to be used as an expanding parameter. Parameter-expansion method is also used to enlarge the feasible region. Detailed derivation of the analytical solution is presented and the air drag is not considered to simplify the procedure. Some results are performed, from which this method seems to be very efficient and reliable in the prediction of ring-spinning process.}, booktitle={2010 International Conference on System Science, Engineering Design and Manufacturing Informatization}, author={Yin, R. and Liu, Y. and Gu, H.}, year={2010}, month={Nov}, pages={222–225} }
 @article{liu_yin_yu_2010, title={Preparation and characterization of keratin-K<inf>2</inf>Ti<inf>6</inf>O<inf>13</inf> whisker composite film}, volume={9}, url={http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-77952911673&partnerID=MN8TOARS}, number={20}, journal={African Journal of Biotechnology}, author={Liu, Y. and Yin, R. and Yu, W.}, year={2010}, pages={2884–2890} }
 @inproceedings{properties study of wool whiskers and its application _2010, booktitle={International Forum on Biomedical Textile Materials}, year={2010}, month={May} }
 @inproceedings{the effect of ring-spinning parameters: result from theoretical model_2010, booktitle={2nd International Conference on Advanced Textile Materials & Manufacturing Technology}, year={2010}, month={Oct} }
 @inproceedings{the fracture model of bio-inspired keratin composites _2010, booktitle={12th International Wool Research Conference (IWRC 2010)}, year={2010}, month={Oct} }
 @inproceedings{a finite element analysis study of micromechanism of whisker reinforced keratin matrix composites_2009, booktitle={1st International Symposium on Soft Materials}, year={2009}, month={May} }
 @article{hht处理实验数据过程中的噪声问题_2009, year={2009}, month={Jul} }
 @inproceedings{liu_yin_yu_2009, title={The mechanical property analysis of K2Ti6O13 whisker reinforced keratin composites}, volume={2}, url={http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84904330075&partnerID=MN8TOARS}, booktitle={ICAFPM 2009 - Proceedings of 2009 International Conference on Advanced Fibers and Polymer Materials}, author={Liu, Y. and Yin, R. and Yu, W.}, year={2009}, pages={1119–1121} }