Phase Change Microcapsule Composite Material with Intelligent Thermoregulation Function for Infrared Camouflage

Su, Ying; Zhao, Xiaoming; Han, Yuexin

doi:10.3390/polym15143055

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“…The material has an infrared emissivity of 0.656 in the 2–22 μm band. When applied to the surface of the human body, it can lower the temperature by 6.8 °C and effectively diminish infrared radiation …”

Section: Composite Materials For Infrared Camouflagementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Zhao et al use all these techniques to prepare composite material for infrared camouflage, following described methods. , The development process included the following steps: Preparation of Phase Change Microcapsules, Dip Rolling, Coating Method, and Infrared Camouflage Textile and Characterizations and Measurements. The temperature-regulating textile materials with phase change microcapsules were created using the coating method. , When the content of phase change microcapsules is 27% and the coating thickness is 1.5 mm, the performance of the sample is the best .…”

Section: Composite Materials For Infrared Camouflagementioning

confidence: 99%

“…When applied to the surface of the human body, it can lower the temperature by 6.8 °C and effectively diminish infrared radiation. 170 …”

Section: Composite Materials For Infrared Camouflagementioning

confidence: 99%

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Fabrication of Multifunctional Tents Using Canvas Fabric

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Maqsood,

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et al. 2024

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Herein, this study was compiled to investigate a suitable solution for the fabrication and development of the multifunctional defense tent from previously reported research. The military always needs to protect their soldiers and equipment from detection. The advancement of infrared detection technology emphasizes the significance of infrared camouflage materials, reducing thermal emissions for various applications. Objects emit infrared radiation detectable by devices, making military targets easily identifiable. Infrared camouflage mitigates detection by lowering an object's infrared radiation, achieved by methods such as reducing surface temperature, which is crucial in designing military tents with infrared (IR) camouflage, considering water repellency and antibacterial features. Water repellency, as well as antimicrobial properties, in army tents is also important as they have to survive in different situations. All these problems should be addressed with the required properties; therefore, the authors try to introduce a new method from which multifunctional tents can be produced through economical, multifunctional, and sustainable materials that have IR protection, water repellency, ultraviolet (UV) protection, air filtration and permeability, and antimicrobial properties. There is still no tent that performs multiple functions at a time, even those functions that do not correlate with each other such as water repellency, IR protection, antimicrobial, and air permeability. So, a multifunctional tent could be the solution to all these problems having all the properties discussed above. In this study based on the literature review, authors concluded a method for the required tent for canvas fabric coated with zinc sulfide (ZnS), graphene oxide (GO), and zinc oxide (ZnO), or these materials should be incorporated in fiber formation because fiber composition has more impact. These multifunctional tents will be very beneficial due to their multifunctions like weather resistance, durability, and long life. These would help the army in their missions by concealing their soldiers and equipment from detection by cameras and providing filtered air inside the tent in case of gases or explosions. The proposed method will help to fulfill the stated and implied needs of customers.

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Section: Composite Materials For Infrared Camouflagementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Composite Materials For Infrared Camouflagementioning

confidence: 99%

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Research Progress and Recent Advances in Development and Applications of Infrared Stealth Materials: A Comprehensive Review

Zhou,

Rather,

et al. 2024

Laser & Photonics Reviews

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In modern war of “find and destroy,” hiding the target is one of the essential means to improve battlefield survivability of personnel, weapons, and equipment. Infrared stealth technology started to emerge when hiding in the visible light band could no longer meet the protection requirements. With the rapid development of infrared detection technology, infrared stealth materials are gradually diversified. At present, infrared stealth technology no longer focuses only on low infrared emissivity, but from multiple perspectives to achieve target stealth, such as the tunability of optical properties, good thermal management, and multi‐spectral compatibility stealth. At the same time, the infrared stealth of the target is gradually shifted from passive to active, emphasizing dynamic integration of the target and the environment. This review summarizes research progress, development, and application of infrared stealth materials. Camouflage dye and infrared stealth coating are classified as traditional technologies, however new developments and novel processes from literature can be constantly retrieved over the years. In addition to dyeing/coating technologies, this review also highlights advanced infrared stealth materials such as thermal insulation materials, phase change materials, electrochromic materials, metamaterials, and bionic materials. Outlines of the advanced technologies are mainly focused on those published in recent years. Challenges and prospects for the future development of infrared stealth materials are presented at the end of the review.

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