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Flexible Material Shows Potential for Use in Fabrics to Heat, Cool

The researchers were also able to optimize the thermal and electrical properties of the material.

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By: Anthony Locicero

Copy editor, New York Post

A film made of tiny carbon nanotubes (CNT) may be a key material in developing clothing that can heat or cool the wearer on demand. A new North Carolina State University study finds that the CNT film has a combination of thermal, electrical and physical properties that make it an appealing candidate for next-generation smart fabrics.   The researchers were also able to optimize the thermal and electrical properties of the material, allowing the material to retain its desirable properties ...

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