Hydroxypropyl Cellulose‐Based Thermochromic Hydrogels for Smart Passive Cooling (Adv. Funct. Mater. 6/2026)

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Authors: Jiake Wang, Yue Lei, Haneena Neermunda Jaleel, Duraibabu Dhanapal, Deem Alfaran, Brahim Aïssa, Tareq A. Al‐Ansari, C. H. FENG, Qiaoqiang Gan
DOI: 10.1002/adfm.73730
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Abstract

Hydroxypropyl Cellulose-Based Thermochromic Hydrogels In their Research Article (10.1002/adfm.202520946), Qiaoqiang Gan and co-workers develop a durable thermochromic hydrogel with a dual-network structure of hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) and polyacrylamide (PAAM), enhanced by calcium chloride (CaCl2) for tunable transition temperature. The results demonstrate the hydrogel's potential for scalable applications in vehicles, sustainable building facades, and greenhouse coverings, offering an energy-efficient, eco-friendly solution for thermal management.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Hydrogels: synthesis properties applications Transition Metal Oxide Nanomaterials Advanced Materials and Mechanics

Publication details

Journal / source
Advanced Functional Materials
Volume
36
Issue
6
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN