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Wilson College of Textiles 
Yin Research Lab

Publications

2024

  • X. X. Huang, Y. H. Tan, J. W. Huang, G. Z. Zhu, R. Yin, X. M. Tao*, X. Tian*, (2024) Industrialization of open- and closed-loop waste textile recycling towards sustainability: A review, Journal of Cleaner Production, 436, 140676.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.140676
  • B. C. Xie, R. Yin*, S. B. Miao, H. Y. Jia, Y. Y. Ma, Y. Liu*, (2024) Thermal-stable and high-dielectric Ba(Cu0.5W0.5)O3-based ceramic Powder/PDMS films for triboelectric nanogenerator, Ceramics International, 10.1016/j.ceramint.2024.01.182.

2023

  • Y. Chen, J. Hua, Y. L. Ling, Y. Liu, B. Ju, W. Gao, A. Mills, X. M. Tao, R. Yin*, (2023) An airflow-driven system for scalable production of nano-microfiber wrapped triboelectric yarns for wearable applications, Chemical Engineering Journal, 147026. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2023.147026
  • L. Xiong, H. Wang, J. Wang. J. Luo, R. Xie, F. Lu, G. Lan, L. Ning*, R. Yin*, W. Wang*, E. Hu*. (2023) Facilely Prepared Thirsty Granules Arouse Tough Wet Adhesion on Overmoist Wounds for Hemostasis and Tissue Repair, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, DOI:/10.1021/acsami.3c11403.
  • Y. Chen, J. Hart, M. Suh, K. Mathur, R. Yin*, (2023) Electromechanical Characterization of Commercial Conductive Yarns for E-Textiles, Textiles, 3(3), 294-306.
3 microscopic images of yarn fibers side by side.
  • H. Kirk, C. Henson, R. Seevers, Y. Liu, A. West, D. Suchoff, R. Yin*, (2023) A critical review of characterization and measurement of textile-grade hemp fiber, Cellulose, DOI: 10.1007/s10570-023-05420-4.
microscopic view of hemp fiber
  • Y. Yang, Y. Liu*, R. Yin*. (2023) Fiber-Shaped Fluidic Pumps for Wearable Applications, Advanced Fiber Materials, DOI:10.1007/s42765-023-00319-y.
Top image: expanded and cross sectional view of a fiber pump. Bottom images: diagrams and different views of fiber pump in on and off state.
  • Y. Ling, M. Chen, Y Liu, R Yin*. (2023) A Modified Hand-Held Force Meter to Measure Yarn Tension in the Ring Spinning Process, Fibers and Polymers, DOI:10.1007/s12221-023-00271-z
Left image: isometric view of force meter that measure yarn tension. Right image: force diagram of yarn tension.
  • E. D. Chen, Y. D. Yang, M. J. Li, B. H. Li, G. J. Liu, W. L. Mu*, R. Yin*. (2023) Bio-Mimic, Fast-Moving, and Flippable Soft Piezoelectric Robots, Advanced Science, DOI:10.1002/advs.202300673.
Diagram of a part for piezoelectric robots.
  • W. L. Mu, M. J. Li, E. D. Chen, Y. D. Yang, J. Yin, X. M. Tao, G. J. Liu, R. Yin*. (2023) Spiral Shape Fast-Moving Soft Robots, Advanced Functional Materials, DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202300516
Piezoelectric robots at different time intervals (0 seconds, 2, 4, and 6) placed below a ruler in mm.
  • Y. Chen, Y. L. Ling, R. Yin*. (2022) Fiber/yarn-based triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs): fabrication strategy, structure, and application, Sensors, 22(24), 9716.  https://doi.org/10.3390/s22249716
Left image: Diagram of electron transfer in materials. Right image: Diagram of triboelectric nanogenerators in different modes.
  • Y. L. Ling, J. Hart, C. Henson, A. West, A. Kumar, M. Karanjikar, R. Yin*, Investigation of hemp and nylon blended long-staple yarns and their woven fabrics, Fibers and Polymers, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12221-023-00180-1
Flow chart of the process of turning hemp and nylon silver into woven fabric.
  • Y. L. Ling, C. Henson, A. West, R. Yin*. (2022) Systematic Investigation and Evaluation of Modified Ring Yarns by Feeding Three-roving Strands. Textile Research Journal, Accepted. https://doi.org/10.1177/00405175221139323
Diagram flowchart of strand delivery machine.
  • Y. Chen, E. D. Chen, Z. H. Wang, Y. L. Ling, R. Fisher, M. J. Li, J. Hart, W. L. Mu, W. Gao, X. M. Tao*, B. Yang*, R. Yin*. (2022) Flexible, durable, and washable triboelectric yarn and embroidery for self-powered sensing and human-machine interaction. Nano Energy, accepted. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2022.107929
Diagram of triboelectric yarn used for human monitoring and sensing.
  • Yin, R.*, Ling, Y. L., Fisher, R., Chen, Y., Li, M. J., Mu, W. L., Huang, X. X. (2021). Viable Approaches to increase the throughput of ring spinning: A critical Review. Journal of Cleaner Production, 129116. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.129116
  • Chen, Y., Yang, Y., Li, M., Chen, E., Mu, W., Fisher, R., & Yin, R*. (2021). Wearable Actuators: An Overview. Textiles, 1(2): 283-321. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.129116
  • Huang, X.*, Tao, X., Yin, R., & Liu, S. (2021). A relative hairiness index for evaluating the securities of fiber ends in staple yarns and its application. Textile Research Journal, 00405175211035136. https://doi.org/10.1177/00405175211035136
  • Yin, R., Xiang, Y. F., Zhang, Z. H., Tao, X. M.*, Gluck, J. M., Chiu, K., & Lam, W. (2021). Cleaner production of mulberry spun silk yarns via a shortened and gassing-free production route. Journal of Cleaner Production, 278: 123690. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.123690
Flow chart of silk waste to a finished garment via a shortened production process.
  • Yin, R.*, Tao, X. M., & Jasper, W. (2020). A theoretical model to investigate the performance of cellulose yarns constrained to lie on a moving solid cylinder. Cellulose, 27(16): 9683-9698. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-020-03408-y
Expanded view of a product used to investigate performance of cellulose yarns.

6 mathematical models of nonlinearly elastic yarn in 3 dimensions.
Left image: Diagram of laser shining through a cuvette and releasing color in 365 nm wavelength. Top right image: Graph of electron intensity vs wavelength. Bottom right: Microscopic view of yarn in daylight vs dark.
  • Yin, R., Yang, B., Ding, X. J., Liu S., Zeng, W., Li, J., Yang, S., Tao, X. M.* (2020). Wireless multistimulus-responsive fabric-based actuators for soft robotic, human–machine interactive, and wearable applications, Advanced Materials Technologies, 5(8): 202000341. https://doi.org/10.1002/admt.202000341
Top left: diagram of fabric-based actuator that responds to light stimuli. Top right: diagram of fabric that recovers to impacts. Bottom: diagram of fabric flower that changes shape and color.
  • Zhang, Z. H., Zhu, B., Peng, Z. H., Yin, R., Baughman, R. H., Tao, X. M.* (2020). Programmable and thermally-hardening composite yarn actuator with a wide range of operating temperature, Advanced Materials Technologies, 5(9): 202000329. https://doi.org/10.1002/admt.202000329
Diagram of internal view of yarn actuator at different temperatures.
  • Yin, R., Tao, X. M.*, & Xu, B. G. (2020). Yarn and fabric properties in a modified ring spinning system considering the effect of the friction surface of the false-twister. Textile Research Journal, 90(5-6), 572-580. https://doi.org/10.1177/004051751987305
  • Yang, B., Liu, S., Wang, X., Yin, R., Xiong, Y., Tao, X. (2019). Highly sensitive and durable structured fibre sensors for low-pressure measurement in smart skin. Sensors, 19, 1811.
  • Y. F. Xiang, R. Yin, X. M. Tao, Novel silk single yarns spun on cotton spinning frame, The 10th Cross-straits Conference on Textiles, Hong Kong, China, May (2019).
  • Y. F. Xiang, R. Yin, X. M. Tao, Extended application of modified low torque cotton spinning system, The Fiber Society’s Spring 2020 Conference, Hong Kong, China, May (2019).
  • R. Yin, X. M. Tao, B. G. Xu, Yarn and fabric performances in a modified ring spinning system, The Fiber Society’s Spring 2018 Conference, Tokyo, Japan, June (2018).
  • R. Yin, X. M. Tao, B. G. Xu, Yarn dynamics on a moving belt in the ring spinning system, 14th Asian Textile Conference, Hong Kong, China, June (2017).
  • R. Yin, X. M. Tao, B. G. Xu, Twisting robustness in the ring spinning system with single friction-belt false-twister, The Fiber Society’s Spring 2017 Conference, Aachen, Germany, May (2017).
  • Yin, R., Tao, X. M., & Xu, B. G. (2016). Mathematical modeling of yarn dynamics in a generalized twisting system. Scientific reports, 6, 24432.
  • Ying, G., Jie, F., Rong, Y., Xungai, W., van der Sluijs, M., & Xiaoming, T. (2015). Investigation and evaluation on fine upland cotton blend yarns made by the modified ring spinning system. Textile Research Journal, 85(13), 1355-1366.
  • R. Yin, B. G. Xu, X. M. Tao, The effect of free oscillations of friction-belt false-twister on dynamical twist distribution in a modified ring spinning system, Cross-straits Conference on Textiles 2014, Hong Kong, China, December, 318-322 (2014).
  • Hui, H., Yang, S., Yin, R., Ma, W. W., Xie, X. L., (2012) Signal processing of parallel-double-cylinder based on empirical mode decomposition method. Laboratory Research and Exploration, 31(6), 5-9.
  • Yin, R., & Gu, H. B. (2011). Numerical simulation of quasi-stationary ring spinning process linear elastic yarn. Textile Research Journal, 81(1), 22-27.
  • Yin, R., & Gu, H. (2011). Accurate prediction of the ring-spinning equation in zero air drag based on homotopy perturbation method. Journal of the Textile Institute, 102(9), 763-766.
  • Liu, Y., Yin, R., & Yu, W. D. (2011). The bio-inspired study of homogeneous composite materials. Journal of Composite Materials, 45(1), 113-125.
  • Liu, Y., Yin, R., & Yu, W. (2010). Preparation and characterization of keratin-K2Ti6O13 whisker composite film. African Journal of Biotechnology, 9(20).
  • R. Yin, Y. Liu, H. B. Gu. Artificial parameter perturbation method and parameter-expansion method used in accurate prediction of the ring-spinning balloon in zero air drag, 2010 International Conference on System Science, Engineering Design and Manufacturing Informatization. Yichang, China, June, 222-225 (2010).
  • Y. Liu, R. Yin, W. D. Yu. A fracture model of bio-inspired keratin composites, Proceedings of the 12th International Wool Research Conference. Shanghai, China, October (2010).
  • Y. Liu, R. Yin, W. D. Yu. Properties study of wool whiskers and its application, Proceedings of 2010 International Forum on Biomedical Textile Materials. Shanghai, China, May, 410-414 (2010).
  • R. Yin, Y. Liu, H. B. Gu. The effect of ring spinning parameters: results from theoretical model, The Second International Conference on Advanced Textile Materials & Manufacturing Technology. Hangzhou, China, October, 530-534 (2010).
  • Y. Liu, R. Yin, W. D. Yu. A finite element analysis study of Micromechanism of whisker reinforced keratin matrix composites, 1st International Symposium on Soft Materials. Shanghai, China, May, 145-148 (2009).
  • Y. Liu, R. Yin, W. D. Yu. The mechanical property analysis of K2Ti6O13 whisker reinforced keratin composites, Proceedings of 2009 International Conference on Advanced Fibers and Polymer Materials. Shanghai, China, October, 1119-1121 (2009).
  • Zhang, N., Ma, W. W., Yin, R., Huang, L. L., Xie, X. L. (2009). De-noising experimental data by HHT processing, Digital Technology & Application, 126.