Durable, broadband-light-manageable thermochromic hydrogel with adjustable LCST for smart windows application

Energy-efficient smart windows can reduce a building's energy consumption by dynamically controlling the transmission of solar energy. However, current thermochromic smart windows based on Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAm) still face some challenges, such as insufficient regulatory capacity and low durability. Here we report a durable smart window with adjustable LCST (lower critical solution temperature), which provides a comfortable indoor...