Mechanically Robust, Responsive Composite Membrane for a Thermoregulating Textile
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3899-3907 |
Journal / Publication | ACS Omega |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 8 |
Online published | 17 Feb 2020 |
Publication status | Published - 3 Mar 2020 |
Externally published | Yes |
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Abstract
The human body releases heat via four mechanisms: conduction, convection, evaporation, and radiation. The normal core temperature of the human body is around 37 °C, and metabolism may be negatively affected and enzymes/proteins may be destroyed if the core temperature rises above 45 °C. To prevent such overheating, we developed an evaporative-radiative-convective fabric which can control the personal microclimate of the human body through a cooling mechanism (evaporation of perspiration, air convection, and emission of heat radiation directly into the environment). In this work, we fabricated a thermo-moisture sensitive polyurethane/silica aerogel composite membrane which showed super evaporative and radiative effects and which can facilitate the convection process in the human body. We also fabricated a sensitive membrane-based textile which can cool down the human body by releasing body heat. The developed material possessed robust mechanical properties for the longevity of the material, high water-evaporative ability, and air permeability to provide comfort to the wearer. Microclimate-controlled clothing can release most of our body heat to the environment.
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Mechanically Robust, Responsive Composite Membrane for a Thermoregulating Textile. / Jahid, Md Anwar; Hu, Jinlian; Thakur, Suman.
In: ACS Omega, Vol. 5, No. 8, 03.03.2020, p. 3899-3907.
In: ACS Omega, Vol. 5, No. 8, 03.03.2020, p. 3899-3907.
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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