Abstract
Developing thermoregulating textiles based on passive radiative cooling strategies has recently attracted
considerable attention as an emerging means of providing localised thermoregulation for wearers. This
cooling mechanism not only has been used to enhance the thermal comfort in both indoor and outdoor
spaces, but it has also been regarded as one of the promising methods of reducing dependency on energyintensive
air conditioning systems. This article reviews recent advances in developing fibrous structures
with passive radiative cooling functionality including mid-infrared (MIR) transparent textiles, and textiles
with passive daytime radiative cooling (PDRC) effect. The fundamental working mechanisms, fabrication
methods, and reported performances of these functional textiles are reviewed and compared.
Specific attention is paid to recent technological advances in obtaining the radiative cooling functionality
via conventional manufacturing methods including coating, fibre spinning, nanofibres electrospinning,
weaving/knitting of fabrics, and nonwovens. Passive radiative cooling mechanisms of several natural species
are also discussed, to guide the development of novel thermoregulating textiles. This article provides
a comprehensive review of the status of passive radiative cooling technology in textiles and delineates
some possible pathways for future improvements with potential applications in sportswear, protective
clothing, and other wearable textiles.
considerable attention as an emerging means of providing localised thermoregulation for wearers. This
cooling mechanism not only has been used to enhance the thermal comfort in both indoor and outdoor
spaces, but it has also been regarded as one of the promising methods of reducing dependency on energyintensive
air conditioning systems. This article reviews recent advances in developing fibrous structures
with passive radiative cooling functionality including mid-infrared (MIR) transparent textiles, and textiles
with passive daytime radiative cooling (PDRC) effect. The fundamental working mechanisms, fabrication
methods, and reported performances of these functional textiles are reviewed and compared.
Specific attention is paid to recent technological advances in obtaining the radiative cooling functionality
via conventional manufacturing methods including coating, fibre spinning, nanofibres electrospinning,
weaving/knitting of fabrics, and nonwovens. Passive radiative cooling mechanisms of several natural species
are also discussed, to guide the development of novel thermoregulating textiles. This article provides
a comprehensive review of the status of passive radiative cooling technology in textiles and delineates
some possible pathways for future improvements with potential applications in sportswear, protective
clothing, and other wearable textiles.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 112006 |
Journal | Materials & Design |
Volume | 231 |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2023 |
Keywords
- Thermoregulating textiles
- Passive radiative cooling effect
- IR-transparent textiles
- Functional coatings
- Smart textiles