Advances in Controllable Water Transport of Textile Porous Materials: Mechanism, Structure Design, Fabrication and Application
摘要
This paper explores the latest breakthroughs in the controllable water transport of textile porous materials, presenting a comprehensive overview of the mechanism that governs water transport in textile porous materials. The mechanism is determined by several factors including porosity, pore size distributions, capillary diameter gradients, cross-section and angle gradients of capillaries, and contact angle and surface tension gradients. Four methods to achieve controllable water transport properties in textiles are elaborated: structural design, chemical finishing, plasma treatment, and ultraviolet photocatalysis. Moreover, three distinct applications of controllable water transport in textile porous materials are revealed, including oil–water separation, fog/water harvesting, and functional/intelligent textiles. The potential environmental benefits and advancements in textile controllable water transport properties are also highlighted. The review concludes by suggesting promising research works in the future.
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