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Photochromic Fibers and Fabrics

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Photochromic fibers and fabrics can change color in response to light radiation. They represent a smart textile having attracted much attention recently and showing potential applications in diverse areas. This review chapter gives an overview of the state-of-the-art techniques for the preparation of photochromic fibers and fabrics. The properties and applications of photochromic fabrics are also discussed.

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  1. Australian Future Fibers Research and Innovation Centre, Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Geelong, 3216, VIC, Australia

    Marzieh Parhizkar, Yan Zhao & Tong Lin

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Parhizkar, M., Zhao, Y., Lin, T. (2014). Photochromic Fibers and Fabrics. In: Tao, X. (eds) Handbook of Smart Textiles. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-4451-68-0_7-1

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