Cellulosic fibers having enhanced reversible thermal properties and methods of forming thereof
US8173257B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 4, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/637
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A viscose fiber comprises a fiber body including a regenerated cellulosic material and a plurality of microcapsules dispersed in the regenerated cellulosic material. The regenerated cellulosic material is derived from an organic plant material and the plurality of microcapsules containing a phase change material has a transition temperature in the range of 0° C. to 100° C., the phase change material providing thermal regulation based on at least one of absorption and release of latent heat at the transition temperature.
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