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ArticleEnvironmental science and pollution research international2026

Life cycle environmental impact of novel radiative thermal management textiles in China.

Youshan Liang, Xiaocheng Hu, Guanhua Zhang, Yu Gong, Binlin Dou, Xiaoyu Yan

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Article in Environmental science and pollution research international, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Youshan LiangSchool of Energy and Power Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China.
Xiaocheng HuEnvironment and Sustainability Institute & Engineering Department, Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy, University of Exeter, Exeter EX4 4QF, UK.
Guanhua ZhangSchool of Energy and Power Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China.
Yu GongUniversity of Southampton Business School, University of Southampton, Southampton, SO16 7QB, UK.
Binlin DouSchool of Energy and Power Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China.
Xiaoyu YanEnvironment and Sustainability Institute & Engineering Department, Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy, University of Exeter, Exeter EX4 4QF, UK. Xiaoyu.Yan@exeter.ac.uk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3165-5870

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 51976126, 52476211
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

New types of textiles are being developed to meet requirements such as adjusting body surface temperature according to changes in the surrounding environment. However, these new textiles can have a significantly different impact on the environment throughout their entire lifecycle from cradle to gate compared to traditional textiles due to their complex composition. Therefore, sustainability should be taken into consideration in the development of textiles in addition to their performance. This study employs life cycle assessment to evaluate the system boundary from cradle to gate and analyzes the impact of different stages on the environment. It mainly assesses the impact of textiles on global warming potential, terrestrial acidification potential, freshwater eutrophication potential, freshwater ecotoxicity potential, fossil resource scarcity, and water consumption. The results show that the manufacturing stage is the primary source of environmental impacts which the contribution rate is more than 90%. The main reason is attributed to electricity consumption. Sensitivity analysis indicates that materials such as boron nitride have a greater impact on GWP than other inputs. Establishing regulatory frameworks for nanomaterials and transitioning to clean energy are essential for ensuring that textile innovation delivers both functional and environmental benefits.

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EnvironmentTextilesChinaEutrophicationGlobal WarmingComposite fibersEnvironmental impactFunctional textilesLife cycle assessmentSustainable development

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PMID41840288
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