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Smart fabric heats up under the sun


A new type of cloth developed by researchers at the University of Waterloo can heat up when exposed to the sun thanks to innovative nanoparticles embedded in the fabric’s fibre. This advance represents an innovative and environmentally friendly option for staying warm in the winter. Wearable heated clothing typically relies on metals or ceramic heating elements to heat up and

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