Reversible Hydration Composite Films for Evaporative Perspiration Control and Heat Stress Management (Small 14/2022). Issue 14 (7th April 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yang, Jiachen; Zhang, Xueping; Koh, J. Justin; Deng, Rensheng; Kumarasamy, Saravana; Xu, Yuan Xing; Qu, Hao; Zhang, Songlin; Zhang, Yaoxin; Tan, Swee Ching
• Is Part Of: Small. Volume 18:Issue 14(2022)
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• Publication Date: 2022-04-07
• Subjects: composite films -- evaporative cooling -- heat stress -- hygroscopic materials -- moisture sorbing -- perspiration control -- thermal management; Nanotechnology -- Periodicals; Nanoparticles -- Periodicals; Microtechnology -- Periodicals; 620.5
• DOI: 10.1002/smll.202270066
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1613-6810

Abstract

Abstract : Personal Protective Equipment The frontline healthcare workers donning personal protective equipment for a prolonged time often face occupational heat strain. In article number 2107636, Xueping Zhang, Swee Ching Tan, and co‐workers address this issue by developing a super‐hygroscopic composite film that absorbs water vapor within the protective suit and enhances sweat evaporation, to create a cooling effect for better thermal comfort.