Smart Firefighters PPE: Impact of Phase Change Materials

Smart Firefighters PPE: Impact of Phase Change Materials

Considering the high level of heat and flame exposure firefighters encounter while performing their work activities, personal protective equipment (PPE) is of the utmost importance to enhance their safety. Phase change materials (PCMs) are known as advanced materials able to absorb high amounts of t...

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Main Authors: Gilda Santos, Soraia F. Neves, Margarida Silva, João M. Miranda, João B. L. M. Campos, João Ribeiro, Adriana Moreira, Patrícia Fernandes, Francisca Miranda, Rita Marques
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
phase change materials
thermal protection
firefighters
smart personal protective equipment
smart protection
advanced materials
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/18/10318

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