MANCHESTER – A research team at the University of Manchester has used graphene to control thermal radiation, which in theory could enable a wearer to retain warmth in cold climates and vice versa.
Newly developed “smart fabrics” can be integrated within a garment’s design to allocate this functionality where necessary. Radiation testing highlighted that one user’s pocket could be manipulated by electrically charging a layer of graphene.
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