Dual-Band Electrochromic Smart Window for Dynamic Switching Between Radiative Cooling and Solar Heating.

ABSTRACT: Electrochromic smart windows can actively modulate their reversible transition between transparent and opaque states, adapting to varying climatic conditions and thereby offering a sustainable solution for energy-efficient buildings. However, the operational range of current electrochromic smart windows is mostly limited to the solar spectrum. Expanding this range into the mid-infrared spectrum could significantly enhance their energy-saving capabilities. In this study, a dynamic electrochromic (EC) glass that integrates silver electrodeposition/dissolution with mechanical flipping of the glass panel is designed. This design enables bidirectional dynamic modulation of both the solar spectrum (0.3-2.5 µm) and mid-infrared spectrum (2.5-20 µm), with solar reflectance varying between 87.9% and 19.9%, and mid-infrared emissivity varying between 90.6% and 10.8%. Consequently, the EC glass can dynamically switch between radiative cooling and solar heating modes. The simulation results show that the architectural application of this EC glass, with climate-specific operating modes, can achieve a maximum of over 50% annual heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) energy savings, contributing to carbon neutrality and sustainable development.

SUBMITTER: Zhao X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12376666 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature