Reinforced nanowrinkle electrospun photothermal membranes via solvent
induced recrystallization
Abstract
Wearable photothermal materials can capture light energy in nature and
convert it into heat energy, which is critical for flexible outdoor
sports. However, the conventional flexible photothermal membranes with
low specific surface area restrict the maximum photothermal capability,
and loose structure of electrospun membrane limits durability of
wearable materials. Here, an ultrathin nanostructure candle soot/
multi-walled carbon nanotubes / poly (l-lactic acid) (CS/MWCNTs/PLLA)
photothermal membrane is first prepared via solvent-induced
recrystallization. The white blood cell membrane-like nanowrinkles with
high specific surface area are achieved for the first time and exhibit
optimal light absorption. The solvent-induced recrystallization also
enables the membrane to realize large strength and durability.
Meanwhile, the membranes also show two-sided heterochromatic features
and transparency in thick and thin situations, respectively, suggesting
outstanding fashionability. Nanowrinkled photothermal membranes by novel
solvent-induced recrystallization show high flexibility, fashionability,
strength, and photothermal characteristics, which have huge potential
for outdoor warmth.