Thermoregulated natural leather using phase change materials: An example of bioinspiration

Applied Thermal Engineering

Volumn 30, Issue 11-12, 2010, Pages 1369-1376

  Izzo Renzi, A ^a   Carfagna, C ^a,b   Persico, P ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NAPLES FEDERICO II   (Italy)

^b CNR   (Italy)

Author keywords

Hide leather; Human thermal comfort; Infrared thermal analysis; Phase Change Materials (PCMs)

Indexed keywords

BIO-INSPIRATION; COATING TREATMENT; ELONGATION AT BREAK; HUMAN THERMAL COMFORT; INFRARED THERMAL ANALYSIS; MECHANICAL CHARACTERIZATIONS; MICROCAPSULES; MICROENCAPSULATED PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL; POLYMER BINDERS; THERMAL ANALYSIS; THERMAL RESPONSE; THERMAL SENSITIVITY; WATER VAPOUR;

BUOYANCY; COATED MATERIALS; DIFFERENTIAL SCANNING CALORIMETRY; LEATHER; MECHANICAL PROPERTIES; TANNING; TENSILE STRENGTH; THERMAL COMFORT; THERMOANALYSIS;

PHASE CHANGE MATERIALS;

EID: 77951119444     PISSN: 13594311     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2010.02.026     Document Type: Article

References (27)

1. Haventih G. The interaction of clothing and thermoregulation. Exogenous Dermatology 1 (2002) 221-230
2. Bendkowska W. Intelligent textiles with PCMs. In: Mattila H.R. (Ed). Intelligent Textiles and Clothing (2006), CRC Press
3. Erkan G. Enhancing the thermal properties of textiles with phase change materials. Research Journal of Textile and Apparel 8 (2004) 57-64
4. Mondal S. Phase change materials for smart textiles - an overview. Applied Thermal Engineering 28 (2008) 1536-1550
5. Lan X.Z., Tan Z.C., Zou G.L., Sun L.X., and Zhang T. Microencapsulation of n-eicosane as energy storage material. Chinese Journal of Chemistry 22 (2004) 411-414
6. Brown R.C., Rasberry J.D., and Overmann S.P. Microencapsulated phase-change materials as heat transfer media in as-fluidized beds. Powder Technology 98 (1998) 217-222
7. Cho J., Kwon A., and Cho Ch. Microencapsulation of octadecane as a phase change material by interfacial polymerization in an emulsion system. Colloid and Polymer Science 280 (2002) 260-266
8. Zhang X.X., Tao X.M., Yick K.L., and Wang X.C. Structure and thermal stability of microencapsulated phase-change materials. Colloid and Polymer Science 282 7 (2004) 330-336
9. Kim J.H., and Cho G.S. Thermostatic properties of thermostatic fabrics using microcapsules. Textile Research Journal 72 12 (2002) 1093-1098
10. Choi K., Cho G., Kim P., and Cho C. Thermal storage/release and mechanical properties of phase change materials on polyester fabrics. Textile Research Journal 74 4 (2004) 292-296
11. Chung H., and Cho G. Thermal properties and physiological responses of vapour-permeable water-repellent fabrics treated with microcapsule-containing PCMs. Textile Research Journal 74 7 (2004) 571-575
12. Su J.F., Wang L.X., Ren L., and Huang Z. Mechanical properties and thermal stability of double-shell thermal-energy-storage microcapsules. Journal of Applied Polymer Science 103 (2007) 1295-1302
13. Rao Y., Lin G., Luo Y., Chen S., and Wang L. Preparation and thermal properties of microencapsulated phase change material for enhancing fluid flow heat transfer. Heat Transfer-Asian Research 36 1 (2007) 28-37
14. Koo K., Park Y., Choe J., and Kim E. The application of microencapsulated phase-change materials to nylon fabric using direct dual coating method. Journal of Applied Polymer Science 108 (2008) 2337-2344
15. Pause B. Development of heat and cold insulating membrane structures with phase change material. Journal of Coated Fabric 25 July (1995) 59-68
16. Hittle D.C., and Andre T.L. A new test instrument and procedure for evaluation of fabrics containing phase-change material. ASHRAE Transaction 108 1 (2002) 175
17. Ying B., Kwok Y., Li Y., Zhu Q., and Young C. Assessing the performance of textiles incorporating phase change materials. Polymer Testing 23 (2004) 541-549
18. Wang S.X., Li Y., Hu J.Y., Tokura H., and Song Q.W. Effect of phase-change material on energy consumption of intelligent thermal-protective clothing. Polymer Testing 25 (2006) 580-587
19. N.P. Avdelidis, D.P. Almond, Z.P. Marioli-Riga, A. Dobbinson, B.C. Hawtin, Pulsed termography: philosophy, qualitative & quantitative analysis on aircraft materials & applications, in: Proc. Vth International Workshop, Advances in Signal Processing for Non Destructive Evaluation of Materials; ISBN 2-9809199-0-X.
20. Meola C., Carlomagno G.M., and Giorleo L. The use of infrared thermography for materials characterization. Journal of Materials Processing Technology 155/156 (2004) 1132-1137
21. Carfagna C., and Persico P. Functional textiles based on polymer composites. Macromolecular Symposia 245/246 (2006) 355-362
22. Virgilio A., Oliveira M., Gaspar A.R., and Quintela D.A. Measurements of clothing insulation with a thermal mannequin operating under the thermal comfort regulation mode: comparative analysis of the calculation methods. European Journal of Applied Physiology 104 (2008) 679-688
23. Mc Cullough E.A., and Shim H. The use of phase change materials in outdoor clothing. In: Mattila H.R. (Ed). Intelligent Textiles and Clothing (2006), CRC Press
24. http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/met-metabolic-rate-d_733.html (viewing date 16-03-2010)
25. Liu C.K., Latona N.P., and Di Maio G.L. Physical property studies for leather lubricated with various types fat liquors. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association 97 (2002) 431-440
26. Rossi S., Deflorian F., Cambruzzi A., Fontanari L., Fedrizzi L., and Bonora P.L. The abrasion resistance of a protective organic system. European Coatings 4 (2004) 7-20
27. Shin Y., Yoo D.I., and Son K. Development of thermoregulating textile materials with microcencapsulated phase change materials (PCM). IV. Performance properties and hand of fabrics treated with PCM microcapsules. Journal of Applied Polymer Science 97 (2005) 910-915