Development of thermo-regulating mattress fabrics by application microcapsules containing n-hexadecane/n-octadecane coated with gum arabic/gelatin
JOURNAL OF THE TEXTILE INSTITUTE, vol.116, no.10, pp.2380-2390, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 116 Issue: 10
- Publication Date: 2025
- Doi Number: 10.1080/00405000.2024.2431765
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF THE TEXTILE INSTITUTE
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Applied Science & Technology Source, Compendex, INSPEC
- Page Numbers: pp.2380-2390
- Keywords: Mattress fabric, microencapsulation, phase change material, n-hexadecane/n-octadecane, gum arabic
- Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Microcapsules containing n-hexadecane/n-octadecane phase change materials, coated with a gum arabic/gelatin layer, were synthesized to impart thermal regulation efficiency to knitted mattress fabrics. The microcapsules were compared with a commercially available microcapsule (Micrathermic P). Furthermore, both types of microcapsules were assessed by blending them in a 1:1 ratio. The results revealed that the majority of the laboratory-produced microcapsules exhibited a spherical morphology and were smaller than 10 mu m in diameter. The encapsulation rate of these microcapsules was determined to be 37.8%, and the encapsulation efficiency was found to be 22.8%. These microcapsules exhibited a higher endothermic heat storage capacity compared to the commercial version; however, their thermal storage effectiveness was decreased when integrated into fabrics. The highest maximum heat flow rate and thermal absorptivity were detected in fabrics to which a combination of laboratory-produced and commercial microcapsules was applied. Mechanical tests revealed an increase in the bursting strength of fabrics treated with microcapsules.