| Recently, UMCP researchers are working hard to develop a new type of textile that one day can use as our own personal cooling unit without the need of any external energy, and most recently at the American College of Chemistry journal ACS A study published by Nano titled 'Thermal Printing on 3D Thermally Regulated Textiles' investigated the potential of 3D printing in the manufacture of high-tech fabrics that are expected to keep you cool.  The UMCP study builds on the growing trend of functional apparel around the world, with the rise of functional textiles such as moisture-sweat training kits, deodorant sportswear, and garments that block UV light through chemical coatings.However, clothes that help us to calm down Harder to achieve, the previous attempts led to materials that were too cumbersome, a lot of energy needed, or too costly, so the UMCP team from the University's Department of Materials Science and Engineering wanted to find a more practical solution. As outlined in the study, researchers combined boron nitride, a material known for its excellent heat transfer ability with polyvinyl alcohol, resulting in a new nanocomposite fiber that could be made 3D printed and woven into a wide range of fabrics Wide range of tests on high-tech materials that simulate human skin show that it absorbs body heat 1.5 times more efficiently than pure polyvinyl alcohol.Compared with cotton fabric, In other words, clothes made with this 3D printed nanocomposite can help keep the wearer cool and comfortable and reduce the need for traditional air-conditioning methods. Of course, it may take some time for you to start buying personalized cooling clothing from store shelves, but in the not-too-distant future, every clothing brand from Nike to Spalding can be. |
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