Smart Material Responds to Temperature, Saves Energy

Jun-03-15 Researchers are developing a smart material that would keep the wearer more comfortable by expanding or compressing in order to regulate temperature.

The fabric is made up of polymers that will expand or contract in response to ambient temperature changes, keeping the wearer’s skin temperature at 93° F. Besides keeping the wearer thermally comfortable, the fabric should also help to reduce the energy used to keep a room or building at a consistent temperature.

The material is the focus of the ATTACH (Adaptive Textiles Technology with Active Cooling and Heating) project, which is being carried out at UC San Diego and was recently granted $2.6 million dollar by the U.S. Department of Energy.

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