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Smart adaptive clothing can lower the body temperature of the wearer in hot climates.
University of Manchester, United Kingdom
Scientists have created a prototype garment to demonstrate dynamic thermal radiation control within a piece of clothing by utilizing the thermal properties and flexibility of graphene. The development also opens the door to new applications such as interactive infrared displays and covert infrared communication on textiles.
The human body radiates energy in the form of electromagnetic waves in the infrared spectrum (known as blackbody radiation). In a hot climate, it is desirable to make use of the full extent of the infrared radiation to...