| abstract |
A polymeric composite having enhanced reversible thermal properties is manufactured. A temperature regulating material is mixed with a dispersing polymeric material to form a first blend. The first blend is processed to form granules, and the granules are mixed with a matrix polymeric material to form a second blend. The second blend is processed to form the polymeric composite. The polymeric comosite may be formed in a variety of shapes, such as, for example, pellets, fibers, flakes, sheets, films, rods, and so forth. The polymeric composite may be used as is or incorporated in various articles and applications where a thermal regulating property is desired. The polymeric composite may be further processed to form a variety of articles having enhanced reversible thermal properties, such as, for example, melt spun synthetic fibers. |