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Cellulosic fibers having enhanced reversible thermal properties and methods of forming thereof

US9434869B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 2012
Grant dateSep 6, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/298
  • 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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