journal article·2026-03Open access

Bioinspired Dual‐Scale Heterointerfaces Engineering Strategy to Microclimate‐Regulating Meta‐Fabrics Toward Multimodal Self‐Adaptive Personal Thermal‐Moisture Management

Shao‐Zhen Wang, Xinjian He, Zhuang Huang, Jia‐Lian Gao, Xiaolei Wang, Xiao‐Peng Li, Xiaoyu Chen, Bobo Shi, Heguo Li, Mengbao Fan, Shu‐Gui Yang, Jiefeng Gao, Huan Xu

Advanced Functional Materials· Volume 36· Issue 26

Abstract

Abstract Achieving anti‐gravity water transport and high‐rate evaporative cooling in the skin microclimate remains a major challenge in coupled mass‐heat transport. Inspired by multi‐branching networks and transpiration processes of plants, a bioinspired microclimate‐regulating meta‐fabric (BMR‐PLA) is unraveled based on biomimetic mass transfer mechanisms and gradient structural design. The meta‐fabric incorporates dual‐scale heterointerfaces that integrate rapid sweat absorption, autonomous pumping, and efficient thermal dissipation. Its spatially heterogeneous wettability enables exceptional unidirectional water transport (index of 1180%), continuously removing sweat from the skin while maintaining high comfort and environmental adaptability. Furthermore, the heterointerfaces composed of hierarchical pore structures and gradient fiber dimensions form interconnected channels that facilitate coupled mass‐heat transport. The micro‐grooved fibers in the hygroscopic layer and the rough, porous hydrophilic fibers act synergistically, significantly enhancing air permeability (199 mm s −1 ) and water evaporation rate (0.33 g h −1 ). By synergistically balancing flow resistance and transport driving forces, the meta‐fabric sustains a high surface temperature when dry and achieves accelerated evaporation upon wetting in practical scenarios. Well‐controlled functionalization of these heterointerfaces also enables health protection and self‐powered monitoring. A strategy is presented for engineering next‐generation adaptive fabrics with multimodal functionality for personalized microclimate management.
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OpenAlex topics: Solar-Powered Water Purification Methods · Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity · Thermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies

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Affiliations

School of Safety Engineering China University of Mining and Technology Xuzhou 221116 P. R. China

Jiangsu Engineering Research Center of Dust Control and Occupational Protection Xuzhou 221008 P. R. China

School of Materials Science and Physics China University of Mining and Technology Xuzhou 221116 P. R. China

China Academy of Safety Science & Technology Beijing 100012 P. R. China

State Key Laboratory of Chemistry for NBC Hazards Protection Beijing 102205 P. R. China

School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering China University of Mining and Technology Xuzhou 221116 P. R. China

State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an 710049 P. R. China

School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Yangzhou University Yangzhou 272100 P. R. China

Funding

National Key Research and Development Program of China · National Natural Science Foundation of China · China Postdoctoral Science Foundation

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