PhD thesis supervisor: dr. Julija Baltušnikaitė-Guzaitienė (apply for recommendation)
Adaptive textile surfaces for dynamic control of thermal radiation and thermal response
Adaptive textile surfaces capable of dynamically regulating thermal radiation and thermal response are becoming increasingly important in defence, safety, and energy-efficient applications. Unlike conventional passive solutions, such surfaces can adapt to changing environmental and operational conditions, ensuring functional performance under real-use scenarios. The aim of this doctoral research is to investigate and develop adaptive textile surfaces in which control of thermal radiation and thermal response is achieved through functional polymeric coatings and multilayer structures.
The research will employ phase change materials (PCMs) and chromophoric components, including thermochromic pigments and biologically derived chromophores, as functional elements for thermal radiation modulation. Textile and fibrous substrates will be explored as lightweight, flexible, and modular platforms for the integration of adaptive coatings, including the assessment of recycled or regenerated textile materials. Scientific novelty is based on the investigation of dynamic interactions between thermal response and infrared radiation behavior, extending beyond static thermal regulation concepts. The outcomes of this research are expected to contribute to dual-use applications in defence and safety, as well as to advanced energy-efficient textile and surface technologies.