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Research on Development of OLED-based Smart Luminescent Safety Clothing

OLED 기반 스마트 발광 안전복 개발 연구

  • Su-Ji Kim (Dept. of Clothing and Textiles, Chonnam National University) ;
  • Gi-Wan Yu (Dept. of Clothing and Textiles, Chonnam National University) ;
  • Seok Ho Cho (Dept. of Clothing and Textiles, Chonnam National University)
  • Received : 2024.01.08
  • Accepted : 2024.02.02
  • Published : 2024.04.29
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Abstract

In recent times, many accidents have occurred due to challenges in accurately identifying the location of workers, posing a significant societal concern demanding resolution. Therefore, it is essential to develop smart luminescent safety attire to enhance worker visibility in dim environments, thereby curbing accidents. In this study, we propose the utilization of textile-based OLED devices in creating smart luminescent safety clothing, aiming to augment the discernibility of workers over extended distances in low-luminance environments. In view of this, we engineered an attachable textile-based OLED module that balances high luminous efficiency with wearer comfort. Subsequently, a prototype smart luminescent safety clothing was demonstrated, and a performance evaluation was conducted to determine whether any discomfort occurred on wearing it. The fabricated OLED luminous module exhibited high luminance, thus validating the feasibility of creating smart luminescent attire with adequate brightness. Furthermore, there was no significant wearing stress observed, even after wearing it for more than 8 hours, and there was no impediment to various work-related movements. Through this research, we successfully demonstrated OLED based on smart luminescent safety clothing, which has the potential for wide-ranging applications across various industries and occupations, and is expected to play a crucial role in averting safety incidents.

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본 논문은 정부(과학기술정보통신부, 교육부)의 재원으로 한국연구재단, 한국기초과학지원연구원 국가연구시설장비진흥센터, 전남대학교 학술연구비의 지원을 받아 수행된 연구임 (No. RS-2023-00251856, No. 2020R1F1A1076261, No. 2019R1A6C1010024, No. 2020-1906).

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