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The influence of the PCM content on the properties of electrospun thermoregulating material

This paper focuses on the fabrication and characterization of electrospun thermoregulating fabrics incorporating phase change materials (PCM). The influence of the PCM content on the electrospun fibers morphology, thermal stability, phase change sustainability and heat storing was examined. The fibers showed cylindrical shapes and rough surfaces. The 14 % surfactant resulted in beads disappearance for both 30 and 50 wt% PCM. The PCM amount did not affected too much materials’ temperature weight loss. Higher encapsulation efficiency above 30 % was calculated for the PCM 50 wt%. These fabrics are good candidates for protective clothing as can regulate the temperature near the human skin and are lightweight, thus improving body comfort.

Electrospun ; emulsion ; PVA ; PCM ; thermoregulation

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