Energy Release Studies of Human Feet for Mapping µPCM Quantity in Socks for Thermoregulation | Zendy

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Energy Release Studies of Human Feet for Mapping µPCM Quantity in Socks for Thermoregulation

Author(s) -

Siddhan Periyasamy,

Balaji Jayakumar

Publication year - 2017

Publication title -

fibres and textiles in eastern europe

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.304

H-Index - 39

eISSN - 2300-7354

pISSN - 1230-3666

DOI - 10.5604/01.3001.0010.5375

Subject(s) - socks , thermoregulation , materials science , skin temperature , composite material , chemistry , biomedical engineering , medicine , endocrinology

Pure PCM and microencapsulated PCM (μPCM) were analysed for heat capacity and core content using DSC analysis and were tested for stability against heat and solvent. The energy release rate of human feet was quantified through a novel in-house tester using a water and air medium. The energy release rate from various experiments were compared and ranges of the quantity of μPCM recommended for a definite period of thermoregulation with and without a factor of safety. Based on theoretical predictions, socks were treated with μPCM at add-on values of 0.2 g to 5 g corresponding to 1% and 25% per weight of the socks, respectively. The socks treated were subjected to wear trials and evaluated against the untreated one. It was found that the thermoregulation period of the μPCM treated socks were proportional to their add-on weight and were in close agreement with the theoretical predictions proposed. The presence of μPCM on the treated socks was observed through a scanning electron microscope.

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