Radiative cooling is the process by which an object on the Earth's surface loses heat by
emitting thermal radiation into space through the atmospheric window. Because thermal …

Radiative cooling (RC) has garnered growing interest because of increasing energy
demand for cooling, which is partially associated with global warming. While various …

Smart windows with high near-infrared (NIR) light shielding and controllable visible light
transmittance are highly sought after for cooling energy saving in buildings. Herein, we …

The photo-thermochromic materials with self-regulation of solar light transmittance have
attracted a increasing attention because of its potential in smart windows and energy-saving …

In the development of smart windows, functional polymer materials play a crucial role, which
can provide a more comfortable indoor environment for people to enjoy a better lifestyle …

An azobenzene side chain liquid crystalline copolymer (MAzo-co-GMA) is successfully
synthesized through copolymerizing the monomer 6-(4-((4-butylphenyl) diazenyl) phenoxy) …

Hydrogels are widely used in actuators that are applied in numerous fields such as
multifunctional sensors, soft robots, artificial muscles, manipulators and microfluidic valves …

In view of global warming and following fossil energy consumption caused by the using of
heavy-loaded air conditioners, smart windows, which can intelligently regulate solar …

Energy conservation has become a crucial concern for reducing carbon dioxide emissions;
thus, smart windows that selectively control incident solar radiation are attracting …

To utilize water-responsive hydrogels in biomedical devices and soft robotics, hydrogels
with high response speed and good mechanical properties are required. However …