Can You Heat Me Now?Outline of PresentationObjectiveRequirements and RestrictionsWhat’s Available NowChemical vs. ElectricalComponents of DeviceHeating CoreInsulating MaterialOuter CoveringProposed ScheduleCan You Heat Me Now?Brie FrameSandra GonzalezAngela TongChenny ZhuDepartment of Materials Science • 3.082 • Advisor: Hao WangOutline of PresentationObjectiveRequirements and RestrictionsWhat’s Available NowChemical vs. ElectricalComponents of DeviceProposed ScheduleObjectiveDesign and fabrication of device to be used for heat therapy with possible transdermal drug delivery mechanismRequirements and RestrictionsOptimal temperature range 32-37° CPortabilityLong lasting heat (6-8 hrs)RenewableNon-ToxicAffordableWashableWhat’s Available NowChemicalReusableSodium AcetateDisposableCharcoal Hand WarmersElectricalElectric BlanketsElectric Heat PadsOrganic MaterialsRiceFlaxseedChemical vs. ElectricalChemical ElectricalPortability+ —Low Cost+ —Modular+ —Temperature regulation— +Compact+ —Long-lasting heat+ +Reusability— +Components of DeviceBodyOuter CoveringHeating CoreLow Insulating LayerHigh Insulating LayerHeating CoreDesired PropertiesLong lasting heat (6-8 hrs)Non-toxicAffordableSize variabilityReversible reactionChemical Degradation Resistance (multiple cycles)BiodegradableEasily replaceablePotential MaterialsSodium AcetatePhase Changing MaterialsPotassium NitrateIron/Oxygen ReactionCalcium Chloride/WaterPotassium ChlorateInsulating MaterialDesired PropertiesDual Insulators with varying insulating capabilities, one for each side of bandRetains and slowly releases heat to elongate the heating time (body side)Completely insulates heat (environment side)High Heat Capacity/Low Thermal ConductivityWater ProofHeat ResistantPotential MaterialsNeopreneInsulwrap Quilts from American Acoustical ProductsOuter CoveringDesired PropertiesFunctionalityStylish DesignWater absorbing/ water wickingComfortableHypo-allergenicBiodegradablePotential MaterialsCotton PolyesterPolypropyleneVarious combinations of aboveProposed ScheduleFormal Design Review PresentationInitial Prototype DueLast Day of Lab WorkFinal
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