journal article·2026-02

Facile Access to Energy‐Efficient Heterostructured Films via Scalable Planar Frontal Polymerization

Xiao‐Qing Yu, Fucheng Li, Jiawei Wang, Nianxiang Zhang, Guo‐Xing Li, Yan Song, Qing Li, Su Chen

Small· Volume 22· Issue 8
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Abstract

Abstract Methods that allow polymer film to be carried out in a heterogeneous structure and scalable manner are highly desirable in materials science. Herein, a planar frontal polymerization (FP) strategy is presented that enables sustainable and scalable fabrication of heterogeneous films. Gravitational/buoyancy‐oriented assembly of optical microspheres ensures vertically graded photonic heterostructure. Meanwhile, FP eliminates the sustaining energy supply while achieving precise spatial immobilization of the heterostructure. The resultant films demonstrate structure and dimensional effects associated with optical responsiveness. It is shown that the heterogeneous film coupling with high‐crystallinity colloid photonic crystal exhibits high solar reflectance (), enhanced infrared emissivity () and tunable structural colors. Notably, the cooling performance of this colored hybrid coating surpasses that of most state‐of‐the‐art cooling designs with ≈7.0 °C sub‐ambient daytime cooling. Strikingly, this planar FP strategy offers feasibility and convenience for the scalable production of heterogeneous films, ensuring widespread applicability in industrialization for building envelopes.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Photopolymerization techniques and applications · Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers · Photonic Crystals and Applications

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Affiliations

State Key Laboratory of Materials‐Oriented Chemical Engineering College of Chemical Engineering Nanjing Tech University Nanjing 210009 P. R. China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China

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