journal article·2024-09

An Intelligent, Recyclable, Biomass Film for Adaptive Day‐Night and Year‐Round Energy Savings

Zhi‐Wei Zeng, Bo Tang, Fu‐Rong Zeng, Hao Chen, Shi‐Qiang Chen, Bo‐Wen Liu, Yu‐Zhong Wang, Hai‐Bo Zhao

Advanced Functional Materials· Volume 34· Issue 39
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Abstract

Abstract Passive radiative cooling is a zero‐energy technology vital for mitigating the energy crisis. However, achieving intelligent thermal management across varying weather conditions (day/night and summer/winter) while maintaining sustainability is a significant challenge. Here, a recyclable biomass film engineered for adaptive, year‐round energy conservation is introduced. This film utilizes porous acetyl cellulose (AC) as a cooling‐side matrix, enabling efficient radiative cooling during hot days (8.5 °C reduction) and minimizing overcooling on cold nights (only 2.5 °C reduction). This performance is facilitated by high solar reflectance (96.3%) and broad‐spectrum infrared emission (95.4%), optimizing atmospheric thermal regulation. The reverse side, coated with carbon black (CB), demonstrates superior solar heating (20.9 °C increase), allowing for effortless switching between cooling and heating by flipping the film. Further, the film employs a solvent‐responsive ethyl cellulose (EC) adhesion, ensuring durability, complete recycling, and reuse. With ultraviolet (UV) resistance, self‐cleaning, and durability, coupled with intelligent thermal management, this work provides new ideas for advanced radiative heat management materials, enabling adaptive control during both daytime/nighttime and summer/winter.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Thermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies · Urban Heat Island Mitigation · Building Energy and Comfort Optimization

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Affiliations

Collaborative Innovation Center for Eco‐Friendly and Fire‐Safety Polymeric Materials (MoE) State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering National Engineering Laboratory for Eco‐Friendly Polymer Materials (Sichuan) College of Chemistry Sichuan University Chengdu 610064 P. R. China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China · Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities · Sichuan Province Science and Technology Support Program

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