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PNIPAM-based ionic hydrogels for enhanced privacy smart windows and flexible sensor

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A “Hand‐In‐Hand” Thermal‐Responsive Cyclodextrin Material Designed for Liquid Smart Windows

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Micro/nanofabrication of heat management materials for energy-efficient building facades

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Thermochromic Smart Windows Based on Gel–Sol Switchable Hydrogels with Thermal Stability, Bidirectional Temperature Responsiveness, and UV Shielding Performance

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High-Performance Triple-Network Hydrogels Derived from Chrome Leather Scraps: Ultrahigh Compressive Strength, Adhesion, and Self-Recovery

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A self-regulated photothermal anti-/deicing film for all-season applications

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Tunable thermoresponsive and stretchable hydrogel sensor based on hydroxypropyl cellulose for human motion/health detection, visual signal transmission and information encryption

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Coupling thermogalvanic and piezoresistive effects in a robust hydrogel for Deep-Learning-Assisted Self-Powered sign language and object recognition

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A novel hydrogel electrolyte for all-climate high-performance flexible zinc-ion hybrid capacitors within temperature range from −50 to 100 °C

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A Thermochromic Hydrated Ionic Polymer with an Adjustable Transition Temperature for Smart Windows and Temperature Monitoring

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A Thermosensitive Ionic Hydrogel for Thermotropic Smart Windows With Integrated Thermoelectric Energy Harvesting Capability

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Thermochromic Smart Windows with Ultra-High Solar Modulation and Ultra-Fast Responsive Speed Based on Solid–Liquid Switchable Hydrogels

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Enhancing the cost-efficiency of hydrogels for thermochromic smart windows through optimization of raw materials and preparation methods

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Thermoresponsive Hydrogels for the Construction of Smart Windows, Sensors, and Actuators

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Zwitterionic cellulose nanofibers-based hydrogels with high toughness, ionic conductivity, and healable capability in cryogenic environments

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Smart windows with adjustable electromagnetic interference shielding using hydrogel technology

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Double Cross-Linked Hydrogel Dressings Based on Triblock Copolymers Bearing Antifreezing, Antidrying, and Inherent Antibacterial Properties

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UCST polymer modified full-dimensional water-repellent cementitious materials with enhanced durability

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The construction of composite hydrogel evaporator with interfacial heating performance and its application in water treatment

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Machine Learning Assisted Self‐Powered Identity Recognition Based on Thermogalvanic Hydrogel for Intelligent Security

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