Abstract
Far-infrared radiation (FIR) possesses various promising properties that are beneficial to an individuals' health. Exploring the interaction between fiber shapes and FIR performance is thought to be a significant means to develop highly-efficient FIR textile products. In this study, a non-additive triangular polyamide (PA) fiber showed excellent FIR properties in both theoretical simulation and experimental verification aspects. The triangular PA fiber affords a higher probability to facilitate large optical path difference, improving both FIR absorption and emission. Textiles woven with the specific triangular PA fiber achieved a remarkable emissivity of 91.85% and temperature difference of 2.11 Celsius, which is obviously superior to the reference circular fiber (86.72%, 1.52 Celsius). Considering the low cost, environmental stability, facile fabrication, as well as being environmentally friendly, this non-additive triangular PA fiber has great potential for high-performance and cost-effective FIR textiles in the future.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 1147 |
Journal | Polymers |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 14 Oct 2018 |
Keywords
- Absorption and emission
- Cross-section
- Far-infrared radiation
- Polyamide fiber
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Chemistry(all)
- Polymers and Plastics