Elastic phase-change fibers with thermal energy storage based on a tunable TPU aerogel network constructed via a universal ambient pressure drying strategy

Key Points

• The aim is to develop elastic phase-change fibers with improved thermal energy storage capabilities.
• Utilized a universal solvent replacement-drying strategy for production.
• Created highly porous TPU aerogel fibers as a base for phase-change materials.
• Implemented a scalable production method for fiber manufacturing.
• Demonstrated enhanced thermal energy storage in the new phase-change fibers.
• Achieved scalable production with a tunable TPU aerogel network.