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Asymmetric Multienergy-Coupled Radiative Warming Textiles for Personal Thermal-Moisture Management
Peibo Du1, Jun Wang2, Xiongwei Zhan1
1College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
|August 16, 2023
Summary
Researchers developed a novel Janus textile for personal thermal management, offering superior warmth and moisture control. This advanced warming textile integrates multiple energy sources for enhanced performance in cold climates.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Textile Engineering
- Thermal Management
Background:
- Existing warming textiles lack adaptability and adequate moisture permeability.
- Personal thermal management is crucial for energy conservation in cold climates.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and fabricate a novel multi-energy-coupled radiative warming Janus textile.
- To address limitations of current warming textiles regarding energy sources and breathability.
Main Methods:
- Fabrication using screen printing and foam finishing.
- Integration of directional water transport, infrared reflection, electrothermal conversion, and solar absorption functionalities.
Main Results:
- The Janus fabric demonstrates high directional water transport (R = 329.3%) and solar absorption (98.5%).
- Achieved significant solar heating (86.9 °C), Joule heating (226.4 °C), and heat retention (2.4 °C higher).
- Exhibits excellent mechanical, washing, flame-retardant, and antibacterial properties.
Conclusions:
- The developed Janus textile offers a promising solution for advanced personal thermal management.
- This multi-energy-coupled textile revolutionizes warming fabric technology with integrated heating and breathability.
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