Xiaohui Zhang, Zhaokun Wang, Guanghan Huang, Xujiang Chao, Lin Ye, Jintu Fan, Dahua Shou
Thermal protective textiles are crucial for safeguarding individuals, particularly firefighters and steelworkers, against extreme heat, and for preventing burn injuries. However, traditional firefighting gear suffers from statically fixed thermal insulation properties, potentially resulting in overheating and discomfort in moderate conditions, and insufficient protection in extreme fire events. Herein, an innovative soft robotic textile is developed for dynamically adaptive thermal management, providing superior personal protection and thermal comfort across a spectrum of environmental temperatures...
March 26, 2024: Advanced Science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)