An aerogel fiber-based textile for personal thermal management integrating passive insulation and photothermal phase-change energy storage

Key Points

• The textile effectively manages personal thermal conditions, providing improved insulation and energy storage capabilities.
• Key evidence shows a significant performance increase in thermal regulation with a specific phase-change material integration.
• Assessment using aerogel fiber materials demonstrates enhanced passive insulation and thermal response in textiles.
• The findings highlight the need for further exploration of textile applications to optimize thermal comfort and energy efficiency.