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MXene/Cellulose Composite Cloth for Integrated Functions (if-Cloth) in Personal Heating and Steam Generation.
Jian Chang1, Bo Pang1, Hao Zhang1
1Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, 10691 Stockholm, Sweden.
Advanced Fiber Materials
|March 18, 2024
Summary
Researchers developed a new biodegradable fabric from titanium carbide MXene and cellulose. This advanced textile offers personal thermal management and efficient clean water production using solar energy.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Textile Engineering
- Renewable Energy
Background:
- Developing energy-efficient textiles for personal thermal management and water production is crucial.
- Abundant solar energy offers a sustainable power source for such applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To fabricate a photothermally active, biodegradable composite cloth for simultaneous thermal management and water production.
- To evaluate the cloth's performance in solar-driven applications.
Main Methods:
- Electrospinning of titanium carbide MXene and cellulose to create a composite cloth.
- Characterization of the cloth's thermal, mechanical, and wettability properties.
- Testing the cloth's performance in simulated solar irradiation for heating and water evaporation.
Main Results:
- The 0.1-mm-thick composite cloth raised simulated skin temperature by 5.6°C compared to a thicker cotton cloth.
- The cloth achieved 87.7% solar light capture efficiency in a wet state.
- Demonstrated a high water evaporation rate of 1.34 kg m⁻² h⁻¹ for steam generation and solar desalination.
Conclusions:
- The developed MXene-cellulose composite cloth is a promising multifunctional textile.
- It offers efficient personal heating and solar-driven water production.
- Potential for diverse outdoor applications, enhancing integrated textile functionalities.
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