Materials Horizons,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Smart
textiles
with
thermal
and
moisture
management
functionalities
are
highly
desirable
for
enhancing
human
comfort
reducing
weather-related
health
issues.
However,
achieving
high-performance
thermoregulatory
fabrics
that
simultaneously
exhibit
reversible
cooling
heating
functions,
effective
sweat
through
industrial
fabrication,
remains
challenging
due
to
the
lack
of
compatible
textile
technologies
capable
manipulating
hierarchical
structures.
Herein,
a
robust
moisture-managing
metafabric
(TMM
fabric)
stitching-interlaced-knit
structure
is
developed
using
industrialized
machine
knit
technology.
Unlike
layered
fabrics,
this
knitted
endows
TMM
fabric
different
appearances
on
its
two
opposite
surfaces
photon
management,
while
integrating
these
into
an
all-in-one
construction
interlacing
yarns.
The
yarns
also
serve
as
pathways
heat
transmission,
conduction
water
transportation.
A
coupling
agent-assisted
zinc
oxide
nanoprocessing
further
applied
surface
improve
solar
reflectivity.
bifacial
demonstrates
on-demand
radiative/evaporation
photo-thermal
capacities
by
simply
flipping
fabric,
temperature
regulation
over
17
°C.
Furthermore,
shows
electro-thermal
performance,
enabling
it
protect
body
from
harsh
low-temperature
conditions
-18
Moreover,
good
breathability
mechanical
properties.
This
facile
structural
design
paradigm
provides
new
insight
producing
scalable,
efficient
personal
thermoregulation
adaptive
superwide
changes
well-engineered
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 12, 2024
Abstract
Personal
radiative
cooling
fabrics
are
a
promising
zero‐energy
solution
for
creating
cool
and
comfortable
microclimate
outdoor
crowds.
Despite
significant
progress,
achieving
efficient
under
some
extreme
situations,
such
as
thermal
shock
intensive
physical
activity,
remains
challenge.
Herein,
bioinspired
metafabric
with
dual‐gradient
Janus
design
is
reported
personal
evaporative
cooling.
The
hierarchical
fiber
structure
allows
an
excellent
solar
reflectance
of
99.4%
mid‐infrared
emittance
0.94,
inducing
skin
temperature
drop
17.8
°C
intense
sunlight.
Mesoporous
silica
nanoparticles
fixed
in
the
fibrous
network
can
store
capacity
by
atmospheric
moisture‐absorption
mild
humid
nighttime
release
moisture‐desorption
hot
daytime,
providing
additional
2.5
°C.
Dual‐gradient
endows
outstanding
sweat‐wicking
effect
high‐performance
sweat
capacity.
In
steady‐state
evaporation
tests,
maximum
consumption
only
0.5
ml
h
−1
to
temperature,
preventing
harmful
excessive
sweating.
Additionally,
also
possesses
favorable
wearability
color
expansibility.
Given
these
first‐rate
features,
will
pave
way
development
advanced
functional
fabrics.
Recent
advancements
in
radiative
cooling
technologies
have
highlighted
their
potential
as
sustainable
and
environmentally
friendly
solutions.
However,
while
this
method
offers
significant
energy
savings
during
hot
seasons,
it
may
incur
losses
(overcooling
leads
to
a
waste
of
energy)
colder
conditions.
The
current
solution
has
the
problems
complex
process
or
easy
leakage
materials.
To
address
challenge,
we
synthesized
SiO2
nanohybrid
(a
nanoparticle
with
elongated
polymer
chains
grafted
onto
its
surface),
which
modifies
thermoresponsive
behavior
composites.
Upon
incorporation
these
nanohybrids
into
matrix,
will
display
morphological
changes
response
temperature
variations,
leading
emissivity
resulting
composite
film.
What's
more,
reflectivity
film
was
enhanced
from
57.26
89.37%,
increasing
performance
by
4
°C
weather.
Results
confirmed
that
maintained
structural
integrity
without
leakage,
demonstrating
robust
durability.
Overall,
work
offer
valuable
insights
for
advancing
applications.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(37), P. 24934 - 24946
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
A
dual-mode
composite
textile
prepared
with
white
hyperbranched
flame
retardants
and
black
phosphorus
nanosheets
features
adjustable
personal
thermal
management
multiple
synergistic
retardant
properties.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 16, 2024
Abstract
Radiative
cooling
is
achieved
by
controlling
surface
optical
behavior
toward
solar
and
thermal
radiation,
offering
promising
solutions
for
mitigating
global
warming,
promoting
energy
saving,
enhancing
environmental
protection.
Despite
significant
efforts
to
develop
surfaces
in
various
forms,
five
primary
challenges
remain
practical
applications:
efficiency,
maintaining
appearance,
managing
overcooling,
improving
durability,
enabling
scalable
manufacturing.
However,
a
comprehensive
review
bridging
these
gaps
currently
lacking.
This
work
begins
introducing
the
fundamentals
of
radiative
its
potential
applications.
It
then
explores
discusses
advanced
through
structural
design,
material
selection,
fabrication
processes.
aims
provide
guidance
future
research
industrial
development
technology.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 6, 2025
Directional
liquid
transport
fibrous
matrices
(DLTFMs)
have
the
unique
ability
to
direct
movement
in
a
single
direction
through
their
thickness.
Beyond
inherent
function,
DLTFMs
can
also
enhance
effectiveness
of
additional
functionalities.
This
review
focuses
on
recent
advances
DLTFMs,
particularly
role
DLTs
enhancing
secondary
functions.
We
begin
with
brief
overview
historical
development
and
major
achievements
DLTFM
research,
followed
by
an
outline
classification,
fabrication
techniques,
basic
functions
derived
from
natural
properties.
The
integration
DLT
functionalities
such
as
responsiveness,
thermal
regulation,
wearable
technology
for
innovative
applications
various
sectors
is
then
discussed.
concludes
discussion
key
challenges
prospects
field,
including
durability
reliability
performance,
precise
regulation
fluid
rates,
resilience
longevity
harsh
environments,
impact
variations
performance
enhancement.
goal
this
stimulate
further
studies
promote
practical
implementation
variety
industries.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 5, 2025
To
alleviate
the
discomfort
caused
by
excessive
sweating,
there
is
a
growing
emphasis
on
developing
wearable
textiles
that
can
evacuate
sweat
autonomously.
These
advanced
fabrics,
unlike
their
absorbent
and
retention-prone
predecessors,
harness
Janus
structure-distinguished
its
asymmetric
wettability-to
facilitate
one-way
transport
of
liquid.
This
unique
characteristic
has
significant
potential
in
addressing
issues
related
to
bodily
moisture
propelling
realm
smart
wearables.
review
offers
comprehensive
overview
advancements
Janus-structured
within
field,
delving
into
mechanisms
behind
unidirectional
liquid
transport,
which
rely
chemical
gradient
curvature
strategies,
alongside
methodologies
for
achieving
wettability.
It
further
spotlights
multifaceted
applications
Janus-based
wearables,
including
thermal
management,
wound
care,
analysis.
In
addition
examining
existing
hurdles,
also
explores
avenues
future
innovation,
envisioning
new
era
tailored
personalized
comfort
health
monitoring
capabilities.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
Abstract
Radiative
Cooling
technology
has
garnered
significant
interest
owing
to
its
passive
cooling
capability
without
energy
consumption.
However,
for
long‐term
outdoor
applications,
achieving
simultaneous
superhydrophobicity,
superoleophobicity,
excellent
thermomechanical
properties,
robustness,
and
sprayability
remains
a
challenge.
This
work
introduces
multifluorination
multilevel
interfacial
regulation
strategy
fabricating
epoxy‐based
radiative
nanocomposites
that
exhibit
exceptional
performance
across
these
critical
aspects.
In
this
strategy,
tetrafluorophenyl
epoxy
resin
(FEP)
exhibits
infrared
emissivity
in
the
atmospheric
window.
Hollow
halloysite
nanotubes
(hNTs)
silica
are
functionalized
with
perfluorinated
alkylated
segments
(FhNTs
FSiO
2
),
creating
zero‐1D
nanofillers
interfaces
enhance
solar
reflectivity.
The
resulting
FhNTs
40
/(FSiO
)
10
composite
window
(97.53%)
reflectivity
(96.7%),
12.8
°C
of
daytime
1.77
night
cooling.
Moreover,
fluorinated
matrix
endow
coating
stable
oleophobicity,
self‐cleaning
even
after
rigorous
physical
chemical
durability
tests.
