Human thermal protection through the use of microencapsulated phase change materials in apparel.

Author(s) : MAGILL M. C.

Summary

The author discusses ways of using heat-storing phase-change materials in protective clothing. These products are known as PCM - Phase Change Materials and are used in the form of airtight microencapsulated capsules containing substances such as paraffin. These capsules can be placed inside cloth or foam used to manufacture protective clothing.

Details

  • Original title: Human thermal protection through the use of microencapsulated phase change materials in apparel.
  • Record ID : 2001-0404
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Thermal Protection of Man under Hot and Hazardous Conditions.
  • Publication date: 1999/03/24
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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