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- Far infrared radiation (FIR) between 4-14 μm can benefit human health by improving blood flow, leading to the development of health-promoting textiles using FIR-emitting additives in polymer fabrics.
- The study focused on biochar from candlenuts combined with activated carbon in polypropylene films, finding that its inclusion increased FIR emissivity and enhanced UV/NIR blocking capabilities.
- Biochar significantly improved temperature retention and tensile strength of the fibers, suggesting its potential for use in warming clothing and longer-lasting materials compared to other common additives.
Article Abstract
Far infrared radiation (FIR) within the wavelength range of 4-14 μm can offer human health benefits, such as improving blood flow. Therefore, additives that emit far infrared radiation have the potential to be incorporated into polymer/fabric matrices to develop textiles that could promote health. In this study, biochar derived from candlenuts and pyrolyzed with activated carbon (AC) was incorporated into polypropylene (PP) films and investigated for its potential as a health-promoting textile additive. The properties of biochar were compared with other far infrared (FIR) emitting additives such as hematite, Indian red ochre, and graphene. The addition of biochar increased FIR emissivity to 0.90, which is 9% higher than that of pristine PP. Additionally, biochar enhanced UV and near-infrared (NIR) blocking capabilities, achieving an ultra-protection factor (UPF) of 91.41 and NIR shielding of 95.85%. Incorporating 2 wt% biochar resulted in a 3.3-fold higher temperature increase compared to pristine PP after 30 s of exposure to an FIR source, demonstrating improved heat retention. Furthermore, the ability to achieve the lowest thermal effusivity among other additives supports the potential use of biochar-incorporated fabric as a warming material in cold climates. The tensile properties of PP films with biochar were superior to those with other additives, potentially contributing to a longer product lifespan. Additionally, samples with red ochre exhibited the highest FIR emissivity, while samples with hematite showed the highest capacity for UV shielding.
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