Colorful Aerogel Fibers Enabling Functional Textiles for Thermal Insulation and Harmful-Gas Visualization

Key Points

• The aim is to create an innovative aerogel fiber that offers thermal insulation and detects harmful gases in protective clothing.
• Developed cellulose@polyethyleneimine aerogel fiber.
• Integrated functionalities for thermal protection and gas visualization.
• Tested performance in simulated hazardous conditions.
• The aerogel fiber exhibited significant thermal insulation properties.
• Successfully visualized the presence of hazardous gases.
• Demonstrated potential for use in intelligent protective clothing.