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ArticleNature communications2025

A heterogeneous-structure facial mask for thermal and humidity regulation in cold environments.

Jiawei Wu, Ning Zhou, Zihan Zhang, Xuemei Fu, Zicheng He, Mingxiang Liu, Jun Liang, Shiliang Zhang, Wenyue Liang, Wanlong Song and 21 more

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31 authors.

Jiawei Wu *Research Center for Intelligent Fiber Devices and Equipment, State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing, School of Physical Education, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Ning Zhou *Department of Cardiac Surgery, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Zihan Zhang *Department of Mechanics, School of Aerospace Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Xuemei FuCenter for Intelligent Health Interdisciplinary Science, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China.
Zicheng HeSchool of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Mingxiang LiuResearch Center for Intelligent Fiber Devices and Equipment, State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing, School of Physical Education, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Jun LiangResearch Center for Intelligent Fiber Devices and Equipment, State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing, School of Physical Education, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Shiliang ZhangResearch Center for Intelligent Fiber Devices and Equipment, State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing, School of Physical Education, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Wenyue LiangCenter for Intelligent Health Interdisciplinary Science, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China.
Wanlong SongResearch Center for Intelligent Fiber Devices and Equipment, State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing, School of Physical Education, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Mingyue ChenWuhan Investigating Matters Technology Co., Ltd., Wuhan, China.
Hongyang ShuDivision of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Maiping YangResearch Center for Intelligent Fiber Devices and Equipment, State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing, School of Physical Education, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Jiaxin LiResearch Center for Intelligent Fiber Devices and Equipment, State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing, School of Physical Education, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Ping HuWuhan I'd Group Ltd, Wuhan, China.
Yi Chen HsiehChangzhou Yu Yuang Textile Ltd., Changzhou, China.
Gang ChenCollege of Marine Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, China.
Weitao ZhengSchool of Sports Engineering and Information Technology, Key Laboratory of Sports Engineering of General Administration of Sport of China, Wuhan Sports University, Wuhan, China.
Qian JiSchool of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Hongtao ZengResearch Center for Intelligent Fiber Devices and Equipment, State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing, School of Physical Education, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Jingbo SunResearch Center for Intelligent Fiber Devices and Equipment, State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing, School of Physical Education, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Ping HongChina Institute of Sports and Health Science, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, China.
Yanrong MengSchool of Health Sciences, Wuhan Sports University, Wuhan, China.
Xiao ZhouResearch Center for Intelligent Fiber Devices and Equipment, State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing, School of Physical Education, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8469-637X
Yayun LiHefei Institute for Public Safety Research, Tsinghua University, Hefei, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0007-1213-9973
Ming FuHefei Institute for Public Safety Research, Tsinghua University, Hefei, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7567-0410
Chong HouSchool of Optical and Electronic Information, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1975-0747
Qingwen LiAdvanced Materials Division, Suzhou Institute of Nanotech and Nanobionics, Chinese Academy of Science, Suzhou, China.
Hui YangDepartment of Mechanics, School of Aerospace Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2628-4676
Huamin ZhouSchool of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7760-1256
Guangming TaoResearch Center for Intelligent Fiber Devices and Equipment, State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing, School of Physical Education, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China. tao@hust.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1371-7735

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Wearing a mask can help prevent respiratory diseases. However, it remains challenging to simultaneously keep the face warm and humid while ensuring sufficient oxygen intake. Forced convective airflow during respiration reduces the heat exchange efficiency of current wearable masks, especially in cold environments. Here, we present MetaMask, a heterogeneous-structure mask that employs a synergistic strategy combining asymmetric radiation control with condensation-evaporation. MetaMask recovers 82.1  ±  0.7% of heat and 94.1  ±  1.1% of moisture from exhaled air to warm and humidify the inhaled air. In a - 20 °C environment, it raises the inhaled air temperature to 26.2 °C while maintaining adequate oxygen intake. MetaMask also provides anti-frost and UV protection. This design offers an effective solution for facial protection in extremely cold conditions.

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PMCPMC12749790

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