THERMOREGULATORY COATINGS FOR PAPER

There are provided thermoregulatory coatings for paper comprising a nanostructured phase change material (PCM) and a protective layer the PCM including a first agent that undergoes an endothermic phase transition at a desired temperature and a second agent that assists in maintaining a nanostructure and the protective layer providing a basecoat a topcoat or both. There are also provided coated papers and articles comprising such coatings and methods for preparation thereof. Coated papers and articles provided herein have a wide range of application for example in packaging or transport of temperature sensitive materials.