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Area of Science:

  • Textile science
  • Materials science
  • Photonics

Background:

  • Human body heat dissipation relies significantly on thermal radiation for thermoregulation.
  • Current commercial textiles lack efficient radiative cooling properties, limiting comfort and energy-saving potential.
  • Existing high-performance radiative cooling textiles often require non-standard manufacturing processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and implement large-scale radiative cooling textiles using industry-standard methods.
  • To enhance personal cooling and thermal comfort through improved garment design.
  • To explore energy savings in buildings by reducing reliance on active cooling systems.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized industry-standard, particle-free, nonporous micro-structured fibers compatible with existing textile production.
  • Developed a hierarchical photonic structure design for fibers, yarns, and fabrics.
  • Employed first-principles electromagnetic methods for textile design and validated with measurements.
  • Fabricated textiles using commercial materials and standard formation facilities.

Main Results:

  • Achieved highly infrared-transparent textiles (up to > 0.8) while maintaining visual opacity (up to 0.99).
  • Demonstrated wearability properties comparable to conventional textiles.
  • Reduced skin temperature by ≥ 3°C compared to conventional textiles.
  • Showcased potential for > 30% energy savings in buildings.

Conclusions:

  • Micro-structured fibers integrated into standard textile processes offer an effective solution for radiative cooling.
  • These novel textiles significantly enhance thermal comfort by promoting passive cooling.
  • The technology presents a viable pathway for energy-efficient personal cooling and building climate control.