RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(45), P. 31738 - 31755
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Thermal
management,
including
heating
and
cooling,
plays
an
important
role
in
human
productive
activities
daily
life.
Nevertheless,
the
actual
environment,
almost
all
ambient
scenarios
come
with
challenge
that
objects
are
located
a
quite
dynamic
variable
which
includes
fluctuations
aspects
such
as
space,
time,
sunlight,
season,
temperature.
It
is
imperative
to
develop
low-energy
or
even
zero-energy
thermal-management
technologies
renewable
clean
energy.
In
this
review,
we
summarised
latest
technological
advances
prospects
burgeoning
field.
First,
present
fundamental
principles
of
daytime
passive
radiative
cooling
(PDRC)
thermal
management
device.
Next,
domain
dual-mode
systems,
they
classified
into
various
types
based
on
diverse
mechanisms
transitioning
between
states,
electrical
responsive,
mechanical
temperature
solution
responsive.
Furthermore,
conducted
in-depth
analysis
design
methodologies
associated
these
categories,
followed
by
comparative
assessment
their
performance
solar
applications.
Finally,
review
presents
challenges
opportunities
dual
mode
while
also
identifying
future
directions.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(40)
Published: May 6, 2024
Abstract
The
conventional
medical
assistive
strategy
for
wearable
devices
involves
sensing
physiological
signals
and
subsequent
analysis
while
it
lacks
the
capability
visual
interaction
often
necessitates
use
of
additional
bulky
display.
Herein,
a
perceptual
based
on
electroluminescent
triboelectric
3D
stacked
device
(ETD)
is
proposed
to
address
current
issues.
ETD
utilizes
bottom
sensor
tactile
information,
which
processed
analyzed,
ultimately
triggering
selective
illumination
top
array
through
external
power
circuitry.
possesses
generate
100
V
with
1.5
cm
2
stable
ability
at
30
drive
voltage.
Based
outstanding
features
ETD,
two
assistance
scenarios
are
explored.
I)
captures
signals,
such
as
pulse
rate,
respiratory
special
joint
flexion,
in
situ
displays
corresponding
effectively
assisting
patients/elders
self‐monitoring.
II)
A
bidirectional
interactive
telemedicine
system
utilizing
ETDs
implemented,
not
only
gathers
real‐time
activity
status
from
but
also
realizes
that
remote
physician
assesses
safety
assessment
results
wirelessly
back‐communicated
enabling
advice.
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(3), P. 814 - 821
Published: Jan. 9, 2024
Reducing
building
energy
consumption,
improving
aesthetics,
and
occupant
privacy
as
well
comfort
by
dynamically
adjusting
solar
radiation
are
important
application
areas
for
electrochromic
(EC)
smart
windows.
However,
the
current
transition
metal
oxides
still
cannot
meet
requirements
of
neutral
coloration
large
optical
modulation.
We
report
NiMoO4
nanosheet
films
directly
grown
on
fluorine-doped
tin
oxide
glasses.
The
as-grown
film
not
only
achieves
from
transparent
to
dark
brown
but
also
shows
an
ultralarge
modulation
(86.8%
at
480
nm)
excellent
cycling
stability
(99.4%
retention
maximum
after
1500
cycles).
Meanwhile,
EC
device
demonstrating
good
performance
was
constructed.
These
results
will
greatly
promote
research
development
binary
both
energy-storage
applications,
may
be
candidate
replace
NiO
ion-storage
layers
in
complementary
devices
with
WO3
layers.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(14)
Published: Feb. 4, 2024
Abstract
Electrochromic
smart
windows
are
promising
for
building
energy
savings
due
to
their
dynamic
regulation
of
the
solar
spectrum.
Restricted
by
materials
or
traditional
complementary
device
configuration,
precisely
and
independently
controlling
visible
(VIS)
near‐infrared
(NIR)
light
is
still
on
drawing
board.
Herein,
a
novel
Zn
2+
electrochemically
active
Ce
4
W
9
O
33
electrode
reported,
which
demonstrates
three
distinct
states,
including
VIS
NIR
transparent
“bright
warm”
state,
opaque
“dark
cool”
state.
A
dual‐operation
mode
electrochromic
platform
also
presented
integrating
/NiO
anode‐based
(Ce
/Zn/NiO
device).
Such
enables
an
added
thus
realizing
four
color
states
through
individually
NiO
electrodes,
respectively.
These
results
present
effective
approach
facilitating
more
intelligent
weather/season
conditions
personal
preferences.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(28)
Published: April 25, 2024
The
fusion
of
electrochromic
technology
with
optical
resonant
cavities
presents
an
intriguing
innovation
in
the
field.
However,
this
is
mainly
achieved
liquid
electrolyte-based
or
sol-gel
devices,
but
not
all-solid-state
which
have
broader
industrial
applications.
Here,
a
new
device
demonstrated
metal-dielectric-metal
(MDM)
cavity,
can
achieve
strong
thin-film
interference
effects
through
resonance,
enabling
to
unique
structural
colors
that
rarely
appeared
reported
such
as
yellow
green,
purple,
and
light
red.
color
gamut
be
further
expanded
due
adjustable
constants
layer.
What
more,
exhibits
remarkable
cycling
stability
(maintaining
84%
modulation
capability
after
7200
cycles),
rapid
switching
time
(coloration
2.6
s
bleaching
2.8
s),
excellent
memory
effect
(only
increasing
by
13.8%
almost
36
000
s).
In
addition,
exquisite
design
has
dual-responsive
anti-counterfeiting
based
on
voltage
angle,
demonstrating
powerful
device.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
34(12)
Published: Dec. 12, 2023
Abstract
Electrochromic
devices
(ECDs)
have
attracted
substantial
attention
on
account
of
their
unique
characteristics
and
prosperous
applications.
However,
monotonous
color
modification
remains
a
momentous
challenge
that
significantly
restricts
application
scope.
Integrating
structural
colors
arise
from
the
interaction
between
light
periodic
micro/nanostructures
with
electrochromic
materials
(ECMs)
turns
out
to
be
an
effective
approach
enhancing
comprehensive
performance
ECDs
more
than
coloration
effectiveness.
This
review
provides
overview
recent
burgeoning
development
regarding
strategies
The
parameters
physical
principles
generation
are
introduced.
Then,
introduce
into
discussed
according
category
chromogenic
micro/nanostructures,
namely,
gratings,
(single‐layer
multilayer)
thin
films,
photonic
crystals,
plasmonic
metasurfaces,
composite
structures.
current
state‐of‐the‐art
research
activities
for
display
including
segmented
pixelated
also
presented.
Additionally,
future
perspective
respect
major
challenges
potential
solutions
is
proposed.
Journal of Materials Chemistry C,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(30), P. 10107 - 10120
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
This
review
article
focuses
on
the
latest
research
progress
in
construction
of
multicolor
EC
devices
based
intrinsic
chemical
and
structural
colors
inorganic
materials.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
34(16)
Published: Dec. 28, 2023
Abstract
Textiles
can
be
promising
next‐generation
wearable
thermal
management
systems
by
exhibiting
tunable
infrared
emissivity
for
dual‐mode
control
of
cooling/warming,
yet
textiles
often
exhibit
constant
emission.
Herein,
a
dynamic
thermoregulatory
textile
is
woven
from
scalable‐manufactured
radiative
electrochromic
fibers
and
easily
driven
low
voltage
in
manner
that
results
modulated
Δɛ≈0.35.
Through
synergistic
combination
the
spiral
outer
electrode
electrochemically
carbon
nanotube
layer,
excellent
electrochemical
controllability
achieved
over
100‐m
length
within
5s
because
decreased
internal
resistance
with
increasing
length.
As
result,
suppresses
substantial
temperature
variation
ensures
regulation
≈1.6
°C
simulated
skin
(much
better
than
traditional
textiles:
≈2.9
°C)
under
an
ambient
fluctuation
11.2
°C.
Finally,
camouflage
invisible
displays
are
also
demonstrated
weaving
or
embroidering
onto
clothing.
Applied Physics Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: March 1, 2024
Since
the
discovery
of
electrochemical
coloration
phenomenon,
electrochromic
devices
capable
monitoring
transmittance,
reflectance,
and
absorption
at
designated
wavelengths
have
embraced
great
achievements.
The
marriage
electrochemistry
optical
modulation
has
infused
fascinating
properties
in
devices,
which
find
applications
thermal
management,
display,
smart
windows,
camouflage.
Inspired
by
multipronged
advancements
incorporation
multivalent
metal
ions
having
rich
into
is
bloomed
recent
years.
Zinc,
distinguished
its
high
crustal
abundance,
suitable
standard
redox
potential,
inherent
safety,
facilitated
assembly
highly
efficient
devices.
Zinc
anode-based
with
dual-band
(visible
near-infrared)
tunability,
energy
retrieval
functions,
multi-color
options,
multiple
working
modes
(transmittance
mode
reflectance
mode),
scalability
been
prominently
showcased.
Here
this
review,
birth
zinc
will
be
systematically
narrated,
starting
from
to
evolution
latest
achievements
Additionally,
review
delves
future
development
trends
perspectives
This
serves
as
a
handbook,
summarizes
history
electrochromism,
introduces
physics
behind
it,
highlights
aims
inspire
endeavors
field,
particularly
those
focused
on
developing
energy-efficient
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(2)
Published: May 1, 2024
Abstract
Electrochromic
(EC)
technology
has
been
regarded
as
a
promising
energy‐saving
in
various
applications,
including
smart
windows,
displays,
thermal
management,
rear
views,
etc.
Benefiting
from
the
progress
electrochromic
material
synthesis,
electrode
fabrication,
and
device
configuration
design,
focus
community
gradually
shifted
to
multifunctional
devices
(ECDs)
era
of
Internet
Things.
Multifunctional
ECDs,
such
energy
storage
devices,
multi‐color
deformable
have
showcased
ability
expand
potential
applications.
In
this
review,
available
configurations,
performance
indexes
advanced
characterization
techniques
for
ECDs
are
introduced
classified
accordingly.
The
applications
storage,
multicolor
self‐chargeable
actuators,
etc.,
exemplified.
future
development
trends
perspectives
also
overlooked.
aim
review
is
guide
inspire
further
efforts
exploration
novel
ECDs.
