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Radiative electrochromism for energy-efficient buildings

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An aqueous electrochromic device has been developed that enables reversible tuning of its thermal emissivity with minimal electrical power input. The device allows for all-season radiative thermoregulation, leading towards year-round energy savings for buildings.

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Fig. 1: Dynamic electrochromism can increase the energy efficiency of buildings.

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This is a summary of: Sui, C. et al. Dynamic electrochromism for all-season radiative thermoregulation. Nat. Sustain. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41893-022-01023-2 (2023).

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Radiative electrochromism for energy-efficient buildings. Nat Sustain 6, 358–359 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41893-022-01030-3

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