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Wool is the most important animal fiber used in textile industries, but its photostability is very low. Scientists have searched for new ways to increase the photostability of wool. As TiO(2) nano particles have features suitable for new applications, the UV-blocking power of nano TiO(2) may be used for protecting fabrics against UV rays. Treatment of wool with TiO(2) can be effective for controlling photodegradation. This study focused on protecting wool fabric against UV rays using nano TiO(2). To this end, oxidized and raw wool were treated with citric acid as the cross-linking agent and different concentrations of nano TiO(2). The whiteness and yellowness of wool fabric samples were reported. XRD patterns proved the existence of TiO(2) nano-particles on the wool surface. Finally, the results revealed that nano TiO(2) is a suitable UV absorber on wool fabric and its effect depends on concentration.

The concept of thermoregulating textiles capable of providing personal thermal management property (PTM) has attracted significant attention in recent years. It is considered as an emerging approach to promote the comfort and general well-being of wearers and also to mitigate the energy consumption load for indoor living space conditioning. Regulating the heat exchange between human body and environment has been the core subject of many studies on introducing the PTM functionality to textiles. This work provides an overview of the latest literature, summarizing the recent innovations and state-of-the-art approaches of controlling the heat gain and loss of textiles. To this end, methods to control the fundamental aspects of heat gain and loss of fabrics such as using near-infrared reflective materials and conductive nanomaterials, designing photonic structures of fabrics, and engineering nanoporous structures for passive cooling and heating effects will be discussed. Moreover, specific attention is given to the application of phase change materials in textiles, their integration methods, and the associated mechanisms. Several commercial methods such as adapting the innovative designs, introducing moisture management capability, and using air/liquid thermoregulating systems will also be discussed. This review article provides a clear picture of the concept of thermoregulating textiles and recommends some future research trajectories for this emerging field.

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