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Biomimetic Janus Fabric with Ice Plant Bubble-Like Cell Structure for Passive Daytime Radiative Cooling and Energy
Zhenghai Bao1, Xinming Fu1, Linxin Lu1
1College of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials & Advanced Processing Technology, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, China.
Advanced Materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)
|May 13, 2026
Summary
Researchers developed a Janus fabric inspired by ice plants, integrating passive daytime radiative cooling and motion sensing. This breathable, durable fabric offers significant cooling and accurate sensing for advanced wearable electronics.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Textile Engineering
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Existing sensor-integrated fabrics lack breathability and durability.
- Smart textiles require advanced sensing but face material limitations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an ultra-lightweight Janus fabric with integrated passive daytime radiative cooling (PDRC) and sensing functions.
- To overcome limitations of current smart textiles, enhancing breathability, flexibility, and thermal stability.
Main Methods:
- Fabrication of a Janus fabric using a polyelectrolyte membrane inspired by ice plant cellular structure.
- Integration of PDRC and sensing capabilities, focusing on directional moisture transport and breathability.
Main Results:
- Achieved 9.86°C sub-ambient cooling with 101 W m-2 net cooling power.
- Demonstrated 100% accurate motion monitoring and stable triboelectric output (10 V).
- Exhibited exceptional durability (1000 folding cycles), recyclability, and antibacterial properties.
Conclusions:
- The polyelectrolyte membrane-enhanced Janus fabric offers superior structural flexibility and functional synergy.
- The developed fabric shows significant potential for wearable electronic devices, flexible robots, and intelligent sensing systems.
- The fabrication approach is extendable to other inorganic particle systems for diverse applications.
