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Transparent Nanophotonic Films with Dynamic Thermoregulation for Boosting Crop Yields.

Yifan Zhang^1,2, Haoyu Wang^1,2, Ya Sun^1,2

¹State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China.

|March 9, 2026

Summary

A novel nanophotonic film enables smart greenhouse covers for sustainable agriculture. This energy-efficient film stabilizes crop temperatures, significantly boosting yields and food productivity.

Keywords:

dynamic thermoregulation light diffusion sustainable agriculture transparent nanophotonic film

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Agricultural Engineering
Nanotechnology

Background:

Greenhouse agriculture is vital for food security but relies on energy-intensive climate control.
Sustainable agriculture requires energy-efficient solutions for greenhouse temperature regulation.
Smart, self-regulating greenhouse covers are needed to minimize energy demand.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a transparent nanophotonic film for energy-efficient, all-weather greenhouse thermoregulation.
To enable stable crop temperatures with minimal energy input for enhanced growth.
To improve crop yields and food productivity through advanced greenhouse technology.

Main Methods:

Fabrication of a transparent TiO2/Ag/TiO2 nanostructure on a polydimethylsiloxane substrate.
Characterization of the film's optical properties, including transmittance and light diffusion.
Evaluation of the film's thermoregulation capabilities through radiative cooling and heat retention switching.
Outdoor testing to assess temperature stability and impact on crop yield.

Main Results:

The nanophotonic film provides high visible transmittance with enhanced light diffusion for photosynthesis.
The film demonstrates on-demand switching between radiative cooling and heat retention for stable temperatures.
Outdoor tests showed significantly reduced air/soil temperature fluctuations compared to conventional covers.
Crop yields were boosted by ≥106.4% in outdoor trials, with global projections indicating up to 38.3% higher food productivity.

Conclusions:

The developed nanophotonic film offers a sustainable solution for greenhouse temperature control.
This technology overcomes traditional greenhouse limitations, accelerating growth and enhancing crop resilience.
The film's durability, scalability, and energy efficiency pave the way for high-yield, sustainable agriculture.