ARTICLES CONTAINING FUNCTIONAL POLYMERIC PHASE CHANGE MATERIALS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

摘要

An article comprises a functional polymeric phase change material bound to a substrate. In some aspects, the functional polymeric phase change material is either covalently or electrovalently bonded to the substrate. The functional polymeric phase change material can comprise a reactive function. The substrate comprises at least one of cellulose, wool, fur, leather, polyester and nylon. Methods of producing the articles are also disclosed.