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Linn JD, Rodriguez FA, Calabrese MA. Cosolvent incorporation modulates the thermal and structural response of PNIPAM/silyl methacrylate copolymers. SOFT MATTER 2024; 20:3322-3336. [PMID: 38536224 DOI: 10.1039/d4sm00246f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/18/2024]
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Polymers functionalized with inorganic silane groups have been used in wide-ranging applications due to the silane reactivity, which enables formation of covalently-crosslinked polymeric structures. Utilizing stimuli-responsive polymers in these hybrid systems can lead to smart and tunable behavior for sensing, drug delivery, and optical coatings. Previously, the thermoresponsive polymer poly(N-isopropyl acrylamide) (PNIPAM) functionalized with 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl methacrylate (TMA) demonstrated unique aqueous self-assembly and optical responses following temperature elevation. Here, we investigate how cosolvent addition, particularly ethanol and N,N-dimethyl formamide (DMF), impacts these transition temperatures, optical clouding, and structure formation in NIPAM/TMA copolymers. Versus purely aqueous systems, these solvent mixtures can introduce additional phase transitions and can alter the two-phase region boundaries based on temperature and solvent composition. Interestingly, TMA incorporation strongly alters phase boundaries in the water-rich regime for DMF-containing systems but not for ethanol-containing systems. Cosolvent species and content also alter the aggregation and assembly of NIPAM/TMA copolymers, but these effects depend on polymer architecture. For example, localizing the TMA towards one chain end in 'blocky' domains leads to formation of uniform micelles with narrow dispersities above the cloud point for certain solvent compositions. In contrast, polydisperse aggregates form in random copolymer and PNIPAM homopolymer solutions - the size of which depends on solvent composition. The resulting optical responses and thermoreversibility also depend strongly on cosolvent content and copolymer architecture. Cosolvent incorporation thus increases the versatility of inorganic-functionalized responsive polymers for diverse applications by providing a simple way to tune the structure size and optical response.
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- Jason D Linn
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX 78539, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA.
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Qian D, Yang S, Wang X, Tian Y, Wen W. Thermosensitive Scattering Hydrogels Based on Triblock Poly-Ethers: A Novel Approach to Solar Radiation Regulation. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 16:8. [PMID: 38201674 PMCID: PMC10780760 DOI: 10.3390/polym16010008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Energy conservation in buildings is paramount, especially considering that glass accounts for 50% of energy consumption. The solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) of glass is a critical energy-saving index for transparent structures. However, the fixed SHGC of ordinary glass makes it difficult to provide both summer shading and winter heating. In this study, we synthesized a hydrogel with a thermosensitive scattering (TS) property using triblock polyether and acrylamide. This hydrogel can realize the transition of clearness and atomization based on the temperature. When sealed within a glass cavity, it exhibits a high SHGC of 0.682 in its transparent state and a low SHGC of less than 0.31 when atomized. The lower critical solution temperature (LCST) of the TS glass can be adjusted from 0 to 70 °C to suit different regions. The photothermal properties of the material remained stable after 200 hot and cold cycles and 200 h of ultraviolet irradiation. This glass can prevent solar radiation from entering the room in summer, thereby reducing air conditioning usage and power consumption. In winter, it allows solar heat radiation to enter the room, minimizing the need for artificial heating. Its adaptable temperature design makes it an excellent solution for designers to create energy-efficient building exteriors.
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- Dewei Qian
- Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas, Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong;
- Thrust of Advanced Materials, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), Nansha, Guangzhou 511400, China
- Shenzhen-Hong Kong Collaborative Innovation Research Institute, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Futian, Shenzhen 518000, China
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- Department of Physics, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong;
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- Chongqing Hewei Technology Co., Ltd., Chongqing 401120, China; (X.W.); (Y.T.)
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- Chongqing Hewei Technology Co., Ltd., Chongqing 401120, China; (X.W.); (Y.T.)
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- Thrust of Advanced Materials, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), Nansha, Guangzhou 511400, China
- Shenzhen-Hong Kong Collaborative Innovation Research Institute, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Futian, Shenzhen 518000, China
- Department of Physics, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong;
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Das S, Patra D, Shankar S, Ajayaghosh A. Photocycloaddition as a Tool for Modulation of the Lower Critical Solution Temperature in a Molecular π‐System to Control Transmission of Solar Radiation. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202207641. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.202207641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Satyajit Das
- Photosciences and Photonics Section Chemical Sciences and Technology Division, CSIR— National Institute for Interdisciplinary Sciences and Technology (CSIR—NIIST) Thiruvananthapuram 695019 India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) Ghaziabad 201002 India
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- Photosciences and Photonics Section Chemical Sciences and Technology Division, CSIR— National Institute for Interdisciplinary Sciences and Technology (CSIR—NIIST) Thiruvananthapuram 695019 India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) Ghaziabad 201002 India
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- Photosciences and Photonics Section Chemical Sciences and Technology Division, CSIR— National Institute for Interdisciplinary Sciences and Technology (CSIR—NIIST) Thiruvananthapuram 695019 India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) Ghaziabad 201002 India
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- Photosciences and Photonics Section Chemical Sciences and Technology Division, CSIR— National Institute for Interdisciplinary Sciences and Technology (CSIR—NIIST) Thiruvananthapuram 695019 India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) Ghaziabad 201002 India
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Das S, Patra D, Shankar S, Ajayaghosh A. Photocycloaddition as a Tool for LCST Modulation in a Molecular π‐System to Control Transmission of Solar Radiation. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202207641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Satyajit Das
- National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology CSIR Chemical Sciences and Technology Division INDIA
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- National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology CSIR Chemical Sciences and Technology Division INDIA
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- National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology CSIR Chemical Sciences and Technology Division INDIA
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- CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST) Photosciences and Photonics Group, Chemical Sciences and Technology Division PappanamcodeIndustrial Estate P. O 695 019 Trivandrum INDIA
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Linn JD, Liberman L, Neal CAP, Calabrese MA. Role of chain architecture in the solution phase assembly and thermoreversibility of aqueous PNIPAM/silyl methacrylate copolymers. Polym Chem 2022; 13:3840-3855. [PMID: 37193094 PMCID: PMC10181847 DOI: 10.1039/d2py00254j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Stimuli-responsive polymers functionalized with reactive inorganic groups enable creation of macromolecular structures such as hydrogels, micelles, and coatings that demonstrate smart behavior. Prior studies using poly(N-isopropyl acrylamide-co-3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl methacrylate) (P(NIPAM-co-TMA)) have stabilized micelles and produced functional nanoscale coatings; however, such systems show limited responsiveness over multiple thermal cycles. Here, polymer architecture and TMA content are connected to the aqueous self-assembly, optical response, and thermo-reversibility of two distinct types of PNIPAM/TMA copolymers: random P(NIPAM-co-TMA), and a 'blocky-functionalized' copolymer where TMA is localized to one portion of the chain, P(NIPAM-b-NIPAM-co-TMA). Aqueous solution behavior characterized via cloud point testing (CPT), dynamic light scattering (DLS), and variable-temperature nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR) demonstrates that thermoresponsiveness and thermoreversibility over multiple cycles is a strong function of polymer configuration and TMA content. Despite low TMA content (≤2% mol), blocky-functionalized copolymers assemble into small, well-ordered structures above the cloud point that lead to distinct transmittance behaviors and stimuli-responsiveness over multiple cycles. Conversely, random copolymers form disordered aggregates at elevated temperatures, and only exhibit thermoreversibility at negligible TMA fractions (0.5% mol); higher TMA content leads to irreversible structure formation. This understanding of the architectural and assembly effects on the thermal cyclability of aqueous PNIPAM-co-TMA can be used to improve the scalability of responsive polymer applications requiring thermoreversible behavior, including sensing, separations, and functional coatings.
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- Jason D Linn
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, 421 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, 421 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, 421 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, 421 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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Wang JH, Xue CH, Liu BY, Guo XJ, Hu LC, Wang HD, Deng FQ. A Superhydrophobic Dual-Mode Film for Energy-Free Radiative Cooling and Solar Heating. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:15247-15257. [PMID: 35572754 PMCID: PMC9089744 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c01947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Traditional electric cooling in summer and coal heating in winter consume a huge amount of energy and lead to a greenhouse effect. Herein, we developed an energy-free dual-mode superhydrophobic film, which consists of a white side with porous coating of styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene/SiO2 for radiative cooling and a black side with nanocomposite coating of carbon nanotubes/polydimethylsiloxane for solar heating. In the cooling mode with the white side, the film achieved a high sunlight reflection of 94% and a strong long-wave infrared emission of 92% in the range of 8-13 μm to contribute to a temperature drop of ∼11 °C. In the heating mode with the black side, the film achieved a high solar absorption of 98% to induce heating to raise the air temperature beneath by ΔT of ∼35.6 °C. Importantly, both sides of the film are superhydrophobic with a contact angle over 165° and a sliding angle near 0°, showing typical self-cleaning effects, which defend the surfaces from outdoor contamination, thus conducive to long-term cooling and heating. This dual-mode film shows great potential in outdoor applications as coverings for both cooling in hot summer and heating in winter without an energy input.
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- Jiang-He Wang
- College
of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi
University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710021, China
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- College
of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi
University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710021, China
- College
of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710021, China
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- College
of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710021, China
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- College
of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi
University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710021, China
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- College
of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710021, China
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- College
of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi
University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710021, China
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- College
of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710021, China
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Feng YQ, Lv ML, Yang M, Ma WX, Zhang G, Yu YZ, Wu YQ, Li HB, Liu DZ, Yang YS. Application of New Energy Thermochromic Composite Thermosensitive Materials of Smart Windows in Recent Years. Molecules 2022; 27:1638. [PMID: 35268739 PMCID: PMC8912046 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27051638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Revised: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Thermochromic smart windows technology can intelligently regulate indoor solar radiation by changing indoor light transmittance in response to thermal stimulation, thus reducing energy consumption of the building. In recent years, with the development of new energy-saving materials and the combination with practical technology, energy-saving smart windows technology has received more and more attention from scientific research. Based on the summary of thermochromic smart windows by Yi Long research groups, this review described the applications of thermal responsive organic materials in smart windows, including poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAm) hydrogels, hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) hydrogels, ionic liquids and liquid crystals. Besides, the mechanism of various organic materials and the properties of functional materials were also introduced. Finally, opportunities and challenges relating to thermochromic smart windows and prospects for future development are discussed.
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- Yu-Qin Feng
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass Fibers and Eco-Dyeing & Finishing, School of Chemistry and Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, 1 Textile Road, Wuhan 430073, China; (Y.-Q.F.); (M.Y.); (W.-X.M.); (G.Z.); (Y.-Z.Y.); (Y.-Q.W.); (H.-B.L.)
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- Department of Mechanical Electricity, Wuhan Instrument and Electronic Technical School, Wuhan 430074, China;
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass Fibers and Eco-Dyeing & Finishing, School of Chemistry and Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, 1 Textile Road, Wuhan 430073, China; (Y.-Q.F.); (M.Y.); (W.-X.M.); (G.Z.); (Y.-Z.Y.); (Y.-Q.W.); (H.-B.L.)
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass Fibers and Eco-Dyeing & Finishing, School of Chemistry and Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, 1 Textile Road, Wuhan 430073, China; (Y.-Q.F.); (M.Y.); (W.-X.M.); (G.Z.); (Y.-Z.Y.); (Y.-Q.W.); (H.-B.L.)
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass Fibers and Eco-Dyeing & Finishing, School of Chemistry and Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, 1 Textile Road, Wuhan 430073, China; (Y.-Q.F.); (M.Y.); (W.-X.M.); (G.Z.); (Y.-Z.Y.); (Y.-Q.W.); (H.-B.L.)
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass Fibers and Eco-Dyeing & Finishing, School of Chemistry and Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, 1 Textile Road, Wuhan 430073, China; (Y.-Q.F.); (M.Y.); (W.-X.M.); (G.Z.); (Y.-Z.Y.); (Y.-Q.W.); (H.-B.L.)
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass Fibers and Eco-Dyeing & Finishing, School of Chemistry and Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, 1 Textile Road, Wuhan 430073, China; (Y.-Q.F.); (M.Y.); (W.-X.M.); (G.Z.); (Y.-Z.Y.); (Y.-Q.W.); (H.-B.L.)
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass Fibers and Eco-Dyeing & Finishing, School of Chemistry and Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, 1 Textile Road, Wuhan 430073, China; (Y.-Q.F.); (M.Y.); (W.-X.M.); (G.Z.); (Y.-Z.Y.); (Y.-Q.W.); (H.-B.L.)
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Power System Design and Test for Electrical Vehicle, Hubei University of Arts and Science, Xiangyang 441053, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass Fibers and Eco-Dyeing & Finishing, School of Chemistry and Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, 1 Textile Road, Wuhan 430073, China; (Y.-Q.F.); (M.Y.); (W.-X.M.); (G.Z.); (Y.-Z.Y.); (Y.-Q.W.); (H.-B.L.)
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Feng Y, Yang M, Zhang Y, Liu H, Ju H, Zhang G, Ma W, Wu Y, Yu Y, Yang Y, Liu D. Hybrid thermochromic hydrogels based on HPC/PVA for smart windows with enhanced solar modulation. J CHEM SCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12039-021-02024-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Precise control over tunable translucency and hysteresis of thermo-responsive hydrogel for customized smart windows. Eur Polym J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2021.110929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Thermoresponsive poly(di(ethylene glycol) methyl ether methacrylate)-ran-(polyethylene glycol methacrylate) graft copolymers exhibiting temperature-dependent rheology and self-assembly. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.117906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Wang Y, Yan Z, Zhang M, Zhang Z, Li T, Chen M, Dong W. Flexible core-shell Cs x WO 3-based films with high UV/NIR filtration efficiency and stability. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2021; 3:3177-3183. [PMID: 36133663 PMCID: PMC9417213 DOI: 10.1039/d1na00113b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Cesium-doped tungsten bronze Cs x WO3 (CWO) is an ideal near infrared (NIR) shielding material for solar filters. However, the NIR shielding ability of CWO-dispersed films easily deteriorates in hot humid environments, which severely hinders the commercial application of CWO. In this paper, UV/NIR shielding nanocomposite films were prepared by dispersing core-shell structured CWO@polydopamine (CWO@PDA) in a poly(vinyl alcohol) matrix. Because of the strong ultraviolet light absorption ability of PDA, it can shield ultraviolet light, which is generally detrimental to our health. The prepared nanocomposite films can efficiently shield 88.3% UV and 85.5% NIR radiation even though they show relatively high transparency in the visible range. Importantly, the good protection of the continuous PDA shells played an important role in enhancing the stability of CWO nanoparticles. The nanocomposite films also exhibit excellent stability in hot humid environments. Therefore, core-shell structured CWO@PDA nanoparticles have great potential as a novel UV/NIR shielding material for the development of efficient energy-saving windows.
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- Yang Wang
- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University 1800 Lihu Road Wuxi 214122 China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University 1800 Lihu Road Wuxi 214122 China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University 1800 Lihu Road Wuxi 214122 China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University 1800 Lihu Road Wuxi 214122 China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University 1800 Lihu Road Wuxi 214122 China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University 1800 Lihu Road Wuxi 214122 China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University 1800 Lihu Road Wuxi 214122 China
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Guo M, Yu Q, Wang X, Xu W, Wei Y, Ma Y, Yu J, Ding B. Tailoring Broad-Band-Absorbed Thermoplasmonic 1D Nanochains for Smart Windows with Adaptive Solar Modulation. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:5634-5644. [PMID: 33463154 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c21584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Controlling solar transmission through windows promises to reduce building energy consumption. A new smart window for adaptive solar modulation is presented in this work proposing the combination of the photothermal one-dimensional (1D) Au nanochains and thermochromic hydrogel. In this adaptive solar modulation system, the Au nanochains act as photoresponsive nanoheaters to stimulate the optical switching of the thermochromic hydrogel. By carefully adjusting the electrostatic interactions between nanoparticles, different chain morphologies and plateau-like broad-band absorption in the NIR region are achieved. Such broad-band-absorbed 1D nanochains possess excellent thermoplasmonic effect and enable the solar modulation with compelling features of improved NIR light shielding, high initial visible transmittance, and fast response speed. The designed smart window based on 1D Au nanochains is capable of shielding 94.1% of the solar irradiation from 300 to 2500 nm and permitting 71.2% of visible light before the optical switching for indoor visual comfort. In addition, outdoor cooling tests in model house under continuous natural solar irradiation reveal the remarkable passive cooling performance up to ∼7.8 °C for the smart window based on 1D Au nanochains, showing its potential in the practical application of building energy saving.
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- Min Guo
- Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, Donghua University, Shanghai 200051, China
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- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, Donghua University, Shanghai 200051, China
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- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, Donghua University, Shanghai 200051, China
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