July 30, 2025Experimental PhysiologyOpen Access

Sweat evaporation in humans: A molecular and thermodynamic perspective

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Sweat evaporation is crucial for thermal balance, particularly during exercise and in high temperatures.
Molecular processes include energy transfer and the escape of high-energy water molecules that lower body temperature.
Factors such as humidity, airflow, and clothing influence the efficiency of sweat evaporation and subsequent heat loss.
Linking thermodynamics to human physiology provides insights into the interplay of molecular interactions and environmental conditions affecting heat regulation.

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This review examines sweat evaporation's molecular processes and thermodynamic principles, highlighting environmental impacts on heat loss in humans.

Edward T. Ashworth (2025) studied this question.

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This review examines sweat evaporation's molecular processes and thermodynamic principles, highlighting environmental impacts on heat loss in humans.