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ArticleNature communications2026

Sweat-pumping cooling fabric for enhanced power generation and comfort.

Renbo Zhu, Zhongliang Zhang, Yonghui Luo, Jing Yang, Su Liu, Yufei Zhang, LinGe Wang, Xiaoming Tao

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Renbo ZhuResearch Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0001-4121-2347
Zhongliang ZhangResearch Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.
Yonghui LuoResearch Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.
Jing YangResearch Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.
Su LiuResearch Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.
Yufei ZhangDepartment of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, Faculty of Science, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3578-3549
LinGe WangSouth China Advanced Institute for Soft Matter Science and Technology, School of Emergent Soft Matter, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional and Intelligent Hybrid Materials and Devices, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5534-5466
Xiaoming TaoResearch Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China. xiao-ming.tao@polyu.edu.hk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2406-0695

Funding

Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong PolyU) 847A and P0036628-49621Innovation and Technology Commission (ITF) MRP/020/21Research Grants Council, University Grants Committee (RGC, UGC) 15302121 and 15201922
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Energy harvesting devices are the critical components in the self-powered wearable microelectronic systems. However, insufficient electrical output limits their effectiveness as wearable power supplies, and poor moisture/thermal management often causes discomfort, particularly with sweat release. Here, we report a self-powered, self-cooling fabric that not only enhances electrical output but also actively improves wear comfort by pumping out sweat through directional water transport. This synergistic effect of water removal and ion migration enables simultaneous electricity generation and cooling. The fabric was rationally designed to balance power output with comfort: water evaporation on the liquid diode with gradient wetting channels reaches 0.56 g·h⁻¹, effectively dehumidifying and dissipating body heat with a temperature reduction of 6.3 °C. The devices deliver a DC current output of 0.40 mA·cm⁻²-twice that of devices without the liquid diode-sufficient to power a wide range of practical wearable electronics.

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PMCPMC13179320

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