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Wettability Gradient-Induced Diode: MXene-Engineered Membrane for Passive-Evaporative Cooling.

Leqi Lei¹, Shuo Meng¹, Yifan Si¹

¹Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong S. A. R, 999077, China.

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Summary

New thermoregulatory textiles use a special membrane for better cooling and moisture transport. This technology enhances comfort, especially in humid conditions, by improving heat dissipation.

Keywords:

Diode Electrospun membrane MXene Passive-evaporative cooling Wettability gradient

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Textile Engineering
Nanotechnology

Background:

Thermoregulatory textiles offer personal cooling but struggle with moisture transport, impacting comfort.
Existing materials often underperform in dissipating heat and managing moisture, limiting their effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

To design and develop a novel wettability-gradient-induced-diode (WGID) membrane for enhanced thermoregulation.
To improve the heat dissipation and moisture-wicking capabilities of textiles for better thermophysiological comfort.

Main Methods:

Utilized MXene-engineered electrospun technology to fabricate the WGID membrane.
Investigated the membrane's properties including emissivity, thermal conductivity, and unidirectional moisture transport.

Main Results:

Achieved significant cooling temperatures: 1.5°C (dry state) and 7.1°C (wet state).
Demonstrated high emissivity (96.40% in MIR range) and superior thermal conductivity (0.3349 W m⁻¹ K⁻¹).
Confirmed unidirectional moisture transportation property, crucial for comfort in high humidity.

Conclusions:

The WGID membrane effectively enhances heat dissipation and moisture transport in thermoregulatory textiles.
This engineered membrane provides a pathway for developing advanced, comfortable textiles for high-humidity environments.
The study highlights the potential of MXene-based electrospun membranes for next-generation personal cooling solutions.