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Graphene Smart Textiles Developed for Heat Adaptive Clothing

Allowed researchers to create smart adaptive clothing that can lower the body temperature of the wearer in hot climates.

New research on the two-dimensional (2-D) material graphene has allowed researchers to create smart adaptive clothing that can lower the body temperature of the wearer in hot climates.   A team of scientists from the University of Manchester’s National Graphene Institute has created a prototype garment to demonstrate dynamic thermal radiation control within a piece of clothing by utilizing the remarkable thermal properties and flexibility of graphene.    The development also opens ...

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