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Graphene Smart Textiles Developed for Heat Adaptive Clothing

Allowed researchers to create smart adaptive clothing that can lower the body temperature of the wearer in hot climates.

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By: Anthony Locicero

Copy editor, New York Post

New research on the two-dimensional (2-D) material graphene has allowed researchers to create smart adaptive clothing that can lower the body temperature of the wearer in hot climates.   A team of scientists from the University of Manchester’s National Graphene Institute has created a prototype garment to demonstrate dynamic thermal radiation control within a piece of clothing by utilizing the remarkable thermal properties and flexibility of graphene.    The development also opens ...

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