review · Materials Horizons
This review offers a comprehensive summary of recent advancements concerning smart windows that incorporate hydrogels and exhibit thermochromic properties. It delves into the various fabrication techniques employed to create these innovative windows, alongside an explanation of the chromic mechanisms that enable them to change colour in response to temperature fluctuations. Furthermore, the review highlights significant improvements made in the responsiveness, overall stability, and energy-saving performance of these hydrogel-based systems, providing a current perspective on the state of the art in this evolving field.
Smart windows that can adapt to temperature changes offer a promising way to enhance energy efficiency in buildings. By controlling light and heat transmission, they can reduce the need for heating and cooling, contributing to lower energy consumption and a more sustainable built environment.
This review focuses on the scientific and technical advancements in thermochromic hydrogel smart windows. The abstract does not indicate a specific application pathway, commercial product, or readiness level for these technologies. However, the general field of smart windows aims to provide energy-efficient solutions for buildings.
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This review provides a comprehensive summary of recent advancements in hydrogel-based thermochromic smart windows, focusing on fabrication, chromic mechanisms, and improvements in responsiveness, stability, and energy-saving performance.
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DOI: 10.1039/d4mh00903g
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