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Researchers developed a novel, all-in-one coating inspired by lotus leaves. This passive coating provides self-cleaning and adaptive thermoregulation, transitioning between cooling and warming for practical applications.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Surface Chemistry

Background:

  • Scalable, passive coatings with adaptive thermoregulation and self-cleaning are essential for practical applications.
  • Integrating conflicting optical properties for passive cooling and heating in superhydrophobic coatings remains a significant challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an all-in-one coating that combines superhydrophobicity, self-cleaning, and autonomous temperature self-adaptation.
  • To address the limitations of traditional radiative cooling materials by preventing contamination and over-cooling.

Main Methods:

  • A simple one-step phase separation process was employed to create a coating mimicking the hierarchical structure of a lotus leaf.
  • The coating features an asymmetrical gradient structure with hydrophobic SiO2 particles and thermochromic microcapsules within hierarchical porous structures.

Main Results:

  • The developed coating exhibits superhydrophobicity and high infrared emissivity.
  • It demonstrates thermo-switchable sunlight reflectivity, enabling autonomous transitions between radiative cooling and solar warming.
  • The coating effectively prevents contamination and over-cooling issues associated with conventional radiative cooling materials.

Conclusions:

  • The novel coating offers a promising solution for intelligent thermoregulation with large-scale manufacturing potential.
  • This breakthrough paves the way for advanced, adaptive coatings in various technological fields.