Dual-response electro-thermochromic smart windows enabled by an anti-freezing and highly conductive hydrogel electrolyte

Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2026

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Authors: Ling Wang, Hai‐Feng Nan, H B Wu, Jun Lei, Zhong‐Ming Li
DOI: 10.1039/d6ta03110b
Cited by: 1
References: 39

Abstract

An anti-freezing hydrogel electrolyte with 66 mS cm −1 ionic conductivity enables electro-thermochromic smart windows featuring a wide temperature range (−41 to 60 °C), 82% reflectance modulation, and ∼23% annual energy savings.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Transition Metal Oxide Nanomaterials Electrowetting and Microfluidic Technologies Aerogels and thermal insulation

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Materials Chemistry A
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
14
Issue
47
Pages
32100–32111
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN