%0 Journal Article
%T Performance characterization of multifunctional different cross
%A Ali Afzal
%A Jean-Yves Drean
%A Niaz-Ahmad Akhtar
%A Omar Harzallah
%A Sheraz Ahmad
%J Journal of Industrial Textiles
%@ 1530-8057
%D 2019
%R 10.1177/1528083718757522
%X The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of spinneret design parameters on cross-sectional shape and mechanical performance characteristics of coaxial composite filaments. A number of different cross-sectional-shaped metal/polymer core/sheath coaxial composite filaments were developed by changing spinneret design parameters. The cross-sectional shapes obtained were circular, rectangular, triangular and elliptical shapes. The mechanical performance of filaments was evaluated for application in sensors and actuators. The change of cross-sectional shape significantly influences mechanical properties of developed filaments which express their vulnerability during applied stresses in their life cycle
%K Coaxial composite filament
%K cross-sectional shape
%K mechanical properties
%K tenacity
%K bicomponent
%K melt spinning
%K smart textile
%U https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1528083718757522