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Solar-Powered Radiation Cooling/Heating for Advanced Thermal Management of Wound
Junyi Lu1,2, Jiayi Mao1, Chenyu Zong1
1Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, P. R. China.
Advanced Materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)
|February 10, 2026
Summary
Passive radiative cooling and heating offer zero-energy solutions for thermal wound management in tissue regeneration. This approach explores sustainable temperature regulation for improved healing outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Materials Science
- Regenerative Medicine
Background:
- Active heating and cooling are standard in tissue regeneration but raise sustainability concerns.
- There is a growing need for energy-efficient thermal management strategies in healthcare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the impact of temperature on wound healing.
- To explore passive radiative cooling and heating for thermal wound management.
- To propose novel zero-energy wound treatment strategies.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and perspective analysis.
- Examination of temperature effects on biological tissues.
- Evaluation of passive radiative technologies for biomedical applications.
Main Results:
- Passive radiative techniques can regulate temperature without external energy input.
- Potential advantages include reduced energy consumption and environmental impact.
- Identified challenges include material limitations and clinical integration.
Conclusions:
- Passive radiative thermal management presents a promising, sustainable approach for wound healing.
- Further research is needed to overcome current challenges and enable clinical translation.
- Zero-energy strategies can revolutionize biomedical treatments.
Keywords:
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