Asymmetric Aramid Aerogel Composite with Durable and Covert Thermal Management via Janus Heat Transfer Structure

Jianpeng Wu, Yu Wang, Pingan Song*, Min Sang, Ziyang Fan, Yunqi Xu, Xinyi Wang, Shuai Liu, Zimu Li, Shouhu Xuan*, Ken Cham Fai Leung, Xinglong Gong*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Warmth preservation in cold climates requires a long-term heat supply. Conventional thermal devices usually deliver excessive heat and have difficulty preventing heat loss. Herein, to achieve durable thermal comfort, an asymmetric composite (AAAC) is devised through vacuum-filtrating silver nanowires (AgNWs) onto the surface of a poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG)-infiltrated aramid nanofiber aerogel. AgNW e-skin can transfer strong Joule heat to the back side of the AAAC, where the infused PEG further stores thermal energy by phase transition and then releases it to the body constantly after the power is off. Base on the Janus structure, the AAAC can provide thermotherapy for human waists and knees, holding a suitable temperature range of 37-39 °C for 5-8 min without a heat source. In addition, low infrared emissivity (0.064-0.315) of e-skin allows the AAAC to conceal thermal targets while producing Joule heat, which achieves comfortable and safe thermal management in multiple occasions including daily life and military warfare.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)14020-14027
Number of pages8
JournalNano Letters
Volume24
Issue number44
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 6 Nov 2024

Scopus Subject Areas

  • Bioengineering
  • General Chemistry
  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanical Engineering

User-Defined Keywords

  • aramid nanofibers
  • asymmetric Janus structure
  • infrared camouflage
  • Joule heat
  • passive warmth

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