Synergistic upper critical solution temperature–lower critical solution temperature microgel–hydrogel composites for bidirectional thermoresponsive smart windows with superior optical modulation and dimensional stability

Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2026

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Authors: Jiaying Lei, Yuze Zhou, Yumeng Wang, Yang Luo, Xin Wang, Yaocheng Yang, Wei Ye, Tengling Ye, Dongyan Tang
DOI: 10.1039/d5ta10205g
Cited by: 3
References: 56

Abstract

This purely polymeric, dimensionally stable microgel–hydrogel synergizes UCST–LCST for tristate switching without shrinkage. It delivers exceptional transparency and solar modulation for buildings and greenhouses.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Hydrogels: synthesis properties applications Advanced Materials and Mechanics Aerogels and thermal insulation

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Materials Chemistry A
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
14
Issue
20
Pages
12231–12244
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN