Sustainable Phase Change and Polymeric Water Absorbent Materials

This book highlights novel applications of innovative fabrics in the design of an interlayer between the scalp and the helmet lining of motorcycle helmets to control the temperature inside the helmet. It examines various fibre microstructure configurations and fibre treatments in terms of their ability to assist in the dissipation of heat from the scalp. The findings presented here will be of considerable benefit to motorcyclists in South East Asia and other tropical regions.

Covers the use of sustainable textile materials such as PCMs in reducing heat stress in motorcycle helmets Presents findings that will help helmet manufacturers to understand various concepts in managing heat stress Describes the mechanism of cooling and the mechanism of achieving thermal comfort while wearing a motorcycle helmet Helps academics and researchers to understand the problems associated with the current designs of motorcycle helmets Offers guidance on testing standards for evaluating the properties of textiles used in helmet manufacturing

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Dr. Rajkishore Nayak is currently working as a senior lecturer (Fashion Merchandising) at the Centre of Communication and Design, RMIT University, Vietnam. He completed his PhD from the School of Fashion and Textiles, RMIT University, Australia. He has around 15 years of experience in teaching and research related to Fashion and Textiles. He published about 90 peer-reviewed papers in national and international journals. Recently, Rajkishore was awarded with the "RMIT University Research Excellence Award-2015". He also received the "RMIT University Teaching and Research Excellence Award-2012" and "RMIT University International Scholarship-2008". He worked with the School of Fashion and Textiles, RMIT University, Australia from 2012-2016 in teaching and research.

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Development of research concept.- Existing body of knowledge.- Experimental techniques.- Results and discussion.- Conclusion.