journal article·2026-07-09Open access

Adaptive and Highly Efficient Thermoregulation Based on Multi‐Dimensional Janus Film

Yuqing Shi, Yuting Fu, Xiong Yu, Yuao Guo, Yanjun Liu, Dan Luo, Yuanjing Lin

Abstract

ABSTRACT Thermoregulation has attracted tremendous research attention as one of the eco‐friendly and sustainable strategies for temperature modulation. While most of the thermoregulation devices possess static cooling capabilities, the adaptability during nighttime or winter conditions is largely limited. Herein, we introduce a switchable dual‐mode thermoregulation system based on TiO 2 /MXene/PDMS (TMP) Janus film. Attributed to the strong solar scattering effect of TiO 2 fillers and the intrinsically high mid‐infrared emissivity of the PDMS matrix, the TMP Janus film achieves a high solar reflectivity of 97% while maintaining a high MIR emissivity of 91% in cooling mode, and absorbs approximately 91% of solar irradiation in heating mode. By further integration with smart control modules, it allows autonomous switch between cooling and heating modes, which provides adaptive temperature regulation for practical applications. An ultra‐wide temperature regulation range with sub‐ambient cooling up to 17.89°C and above‐ambient heating up to 13.82°C were demonstrated. The proposed reversible thermoregulation Janus film offers a sustainable and effective strategy toward eco‐friendly and intelligent indoor temperature regulation.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Thermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies · Solar-Powered Water Purification Methods · Transition Metal Oxide Nanomaterials

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Affiliations

School of Microelectronics Southern University of Science and Technology Shenzhen China

Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong China

Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Southern University of Science and Technology Shenzhen China

State Key Laboratory of Quantum Functional Materials Southern University of Science and Technology Shenzhen China

Energy Institute for Carbon Neutrality Southern University of Science and Technology Shenzhen China

The Key Laboratory of the Third Generation Semi‐conductor Southern University of Science and Technology Shenzhen China

Funding

National Key Research and Development Program of China · National Natural Science Foundation of China · Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Program

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