🧵 IIT Guwahati Unveils Self-Cleaning, Flexible Heating Fabric for Cold Climates 🔥❄️
Researchers at IIT Guwahati have developed an innovative water-repellent, conductive textile that converts electricity and sunlight into heat, offering a lightweight, durable, and efficient solution for extreme cold. 🌡️✨
🎯 Key Features:
✅ Silver nanowire-coated cotton fabric—ultra-thin yet highly conductive
✅ Self-cleaning & water-repellent—inspired by lotus leaves
✅ Maintains warmth (40-60°C) for 10+ hours using low-voltage power or solar energy
✅ Soft, breathable, and flexible—ideal for wearable applications
✅ Potential uses: Cold-weather clothing, arthritis therapy, on-demand water heating, chemical reactions
💡 Why It Matters:
Extreme cold poses serious health risks, including arterial blood clotting, breathing issues, and weakened immunity. Unlike bulky layered clothing or high-energy-consuming heaters, this lightweight and efficient textile offers sustained warmth while being comfortable and easy to use.
🚀 What’s Next?
🔬 Patent filed; researchers aim to integrate it with miniaturized electronics for real-world applications.
🤝 Industry collaborations sought for commercialization—potential thermotherapy & outdoor wearables on the horizon!
