Materials Horizons,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(7), P. 1760 - 1768
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
A
PTM
fabric
with
cooling
and
heating
abilities
is
achieved
by
simultaneously
regulating
solar
body
radiations.
The
hierarchical
porous
suitable
for
various
scenarios
(
e.g.
,
indoors/outdoors,
summer/winter,
low/high
latitude
areas).
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(18)
Published: Feb. 8, 2023
Abstract
Multifunctional
films
with
integrated
temperature
adjustment,
electromagnetic
interference
(EMI)
shielding,
and
thermal
camouflage
are
remarkably
desirable
for
wearable
products.
Herein,
a
novel
Janus‐type
multifunctional
ultra‐flexible
film
is
fabricated
via
continuous
electrospinning
followed
by
spraying.
Interestingly,
in
the
polyvinyl
alcohol
(PVA)/phase
change
capsules
(PCC)
layer
(P
1
),
PCC
strung
on
PVA
fibers
to
form
stable
“candied
haws
stick”
structure
that
obviates
slipping
or
falling
off.
The
sufficient
melting
enthalpy
(141.4
J
g
−1
)
guarantees
its
thermoregulation
capability.
Simultaneously,
high
mid‐IR
emissivity
(90.15%)
endows
radiative
cooling
properties
(reducing
10.13
°C).
Mechanical
strength
significantly
improved
superimposing
polylactic
acid
(PLA)
2
surface.
By
spraying
thin
MXene
PLA
surface
of
P
film,
obtained
(MXene/P
MP
endowed
satisfactory
low‐voltage
heating,
photo‐thermal
superior
performance,
achieving
all‐season
comfort.
Impressively,
flexible
achieves
enhanced
EMI
shielding
effect
from
50.3
87.8
dB
through
simple
origami
process,
which
simplifies
manufacturing
process
high‐performance
materials.
In
brief,
an
attractive
candidate
future
products
personalized
management
anti‐electromagnetic
radiation.
Radiative
cooling
is
a
passive
technology
without
any
energy
consumption,
compared
to
conventional
technologies
that
require
power
sources
and
dump
waste
heat
into
the
surroundings.
For
decades,
many
radiative
studies
have
been
introduced
but
its
applications
are
mostly
restricted
nighttime
use
only.
Recently,
emergence
of
photonic
achieves
daytime
overcome
performance
limitations.
example,
broadband
selective
emissions
in
mid-IR
high
reflectance
solar
spectral
range
already
demonstrated.
This
review
article
discusses
fundamentals
thermodynamic
transfer
motivates
cooling.
Several
structures
such
as
multilayer,
periodical,
random;
derived
from
nature,
associated
design
procedures
were
thoroughly
discussed.
Photonic
integration
with
new
functionality
significantly
enhances
efficiency
colored,
transparent,
switchable
has
developed.
The
commercial
reducing
loads
vehicles,
increasing
generation
cells,
generating
electricity,
saving
water,
personal
thermal
regulation
also
summarized.
Lastly,
perspectives
on
emerging
issues
potential
solution
strategies
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
52(21), P. 7389 - 7460
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
This
review
provides
a
comprehensive
overview
of
photothermal
regulation
strategies
from
fundamentals,
criteria,
and
advanced
materials
to
emerging
applications.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(15)
Published: Jan. 24, 2023
Abstract
Although
personal
thermal
management
(PTM)
materials
for
daily
routine
environments
are
widely
investigated,
the
exploration
of
multifunctional
PTM
with
excellent
feasibility
in
complex
and
outdoor
scenarios
is
still
its
infancy.
Herein,
inspired
by
temperature
regulation
effect
atmosphere,
a
novel
design
fabricating
solar‐thermal
gradient
reduced
graphene
oxide
(RGO)
aerogel‐based
bilayer
phase
change
composite
(GRGC)
featuring
“energy
regulation”
inverse
compensation”
proposed
self‐adaptive
applications.
By
integrating
energy
conversion
ability
RGO,
heat
aerogel/octadecane
structure
unique
RGO
framework
inside,
latent‐heat
compensation
octadecane,
GRGC
can
serve
as
an
efficient
device
to
mitigate
drastic
changes
human
skin
harsh
environments.
This
not
only
keep
warm
surface
microclimate
frigid
environment
−5
°C
via
synergistic
conversion,
aerogel
insulation,
phase‐change
latent
release,
but
also
provide
buffering
prevent
hyperthermia
hot
through
behavior
insulation.
opens
new
avenue
devices
applications
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(23)
Published: Feb. 12, 2024
Abstract
Passive
radiative
cooling
technologies
play
an
integral
role
in
advancing
sustainable
development.
While
the
potential
of
polymer‐based
materials
is
increasingly
recognized,
they
often
degrade
under
prolonged
ultraviolet
(UV)
radiation
exposure,
which
undermines
both
their
mechanical
and
performance.
To
address
this
challenge,
a
coaxial
electrospinning
method
to
prepare
BST@TPU
membrane,
with
core
layer
strontium
barium
titanate
nanorods
(BST
NRs)
shell
thermoplastic
polyurethane
(TPU)
employed.
Capitalizing
on
UV
absorption
free
radical
adsorption
properties
BST
NRs,
stability
TPU
membrane
significantly
increased.
Additionally,
inclusion
high
refractive
index
NRs
compensates
for
decrease
reflectivity
caused
by
absorption.
After
216
h
continuous
0.7
kW
m
−2
irradiation,
initially
exhibits
reflectance
97.2%,
demonstrated
modest
decline
92.1%.
Its
net
power
maintains
85.78
W
from
initial
125.21
,
extending
useful
lifetime
threefold.
This
innovation
extends
promise
enhancing
efficiency
durability
materials,
contributing
solutions
across
various
applications.