Media reports have stated that a team of researchers from the University of Waterloo in Canada has succeeded in designing an innovative fabric to convert body heat and sunlight into electricity, marking an important step in the development of "smart textiles."

The researchers noted that the functions of the smart fabric can be enhanced when integrated with sensors, allowing it to be used to monitor heart rate and body temperature, and even detect chemicals in breath.

The study explained that the research team succeeded in combining advanced materials, such as MXene and conductive polymers, known for their high electrical conductivity and flexibility, with advanced textile production methods.

The team developed a surface that attracts MXene particles through hydrogen bonding, resulting in the creation of a stretchable thermoelectric fabric.