Low-power textile-integrated electroosmosis pump for active moisture and sweat management
In this study, we present a demonstration of textile-integrated moisture and sweat management through the implementation of a low-power, textile-integrated electroosmosis pump (EOP). By strategically reducing the distance between electrodes, we have developed a device design that significantly decreases power consumption. At 2.5 V, the device showcases a water flux of 205 mg min<sup>-1</sup> cm<sup>-2</sup>, requiring only 0.79 W of power, marking a substantial advancement in moisture permeability performance compared to previous membrane-based electroosmotic pumps. Moreover, beyond driving liquid flow, our study demonstrates the capability of managing moisture and humidity by effectively transporting water vapor. This work represents a promising step forward in the development of efficient, low-power solutions for textile-integrated moisture management systems.
Authors
- Aaron Hutchins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1827-8601)
- Wei Guo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1275-3611)
- O. Akanbi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0988-5760)
- Shaun F. Filocamo
- Khanh Huynh Thuy Doan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3239-6574)
- Shankar Acharya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8749-0086)
- Zeda Rosenberg
- Yingjie Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9086-6048)
- Praharsha Pinninti
- Kristine Isherwood
Institutions
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (US)
- Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center (US)
- United States Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- iScience
- Published
- 2025-11-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2025.114165
- Primary Topic
- Solar-Powered Water Purification Methods
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
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