TY - JOUR
T1 - Enhancing Thermal Management in Protective Textiles Using Hydrated Salt as Phase Change Materials
AU - Sun , Danmei
AU - Iqbal , Kashif
JO - Journal of Fiber Bioengineering and Informatics
VL - 2
SP - 121
EP - 128
PY - 2024
DA - 2024/11
SN - 17
DO - http://doi.org/10.3993/jfbim01721
UR - https://global-sci.org/intro/article_detail/jfbi/23526.html
KW - Protective Textiles, Temperature Management, Phase Change Materials, Latent Heat, Nano Encapsulation, Finite Element Simulation.
AB - <p style="text-align: justify;">The thermal properties of textiles are essential for ensuring the comfort of both fabric and clothing
systems. Phase change materials (PCMs), which contain latent heat, play a significant role in this area.
As ambient temperature fluctuates, PCMs absorb heat, melt or release heat, and solidify. Throughout
these melting and crystallizing processes, the temperature of the PCM remains constant. Integrating
suitable PCMs into garments helps maintain a stable temperature within the micro-environment between
the garment and the wearer. The effectiveness depends on the quantity of PCMs used. This study
synthesised and evaluated a novel type of nano-capsule containing PCM Glauber’s salt. Advanced
techniques such as Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and
Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) were employed to analyze the developed nano-capsules.
Additionally, a finite element model was created to enhance the understanding of the thermal mechanisms
in textiles incorporating PCMs. This comprehensive analysis aims to promote the application of PCMs in
protective textiles, contributing to developing next-generation materials that provide thermal regulation
and protection for the wearer.</p>