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Smart Textiles: Bibliometric Analysis and Latest Research Trends

스마트 텍스타일：계량서지학적 분석(Bibliometric Analysis) 및 최신 연구 동향

  • Fang Jiao (Department of Fashion Design, Sejong University) ;
  • YouJung Lee (Department of Luxury Brand Design Convergence, Sejong University) ;
  • JaeYoon Chung (Department of Fashion Design, Art & Luxury Research Institute, Sejong University)
  • ;
  • 이유정 (세종대학교 럭셔리 브랜드 디자인 융합 전공) ;
  • 정재윤 (세종대학교 패션디자인학과, 아트 앤 럭셔리 연구소)
  • Received : 2025.05.19
  • Accepted : 2025.06.11
  • Published : 2025.06.30
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Abstract

With the rapid advancement of smart technologies and wearable devices, smart textiles have become a major focus in both academia and industry. This study systematically reviews recent research trends and explores future directions. A total of 973 studies published between 2014 and 2024 were selected from the Web of Science and analyzed using CiteSpace for trend, keyword frequency, and cluster analysis. The results highlight progress in material innovation, functionality enhancement, the application of conductive fibers, smart sensors, and flexible electronics. In particular, the evolution of flexible electronics has supported the development of long-term health monitoring and home healthcare solutions. Core research areas include smart material performance, fiber composite development, and wearable device optimization. Keyword and cluster analyses show that smart textiles are mainly applied in medical health, athletic performance, and fashion design. Smart luminescent clothing integrates electronics into polymer optical fibers (POF), enhancing aesthetics and functionality, while dynamically adapting to ambient sound. This study offers a systematic review and trend analysis, providing theoretical support for advancing smart textiles across industries.

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