Polymer-based responsive structural color materials are polymers with ordered
microstructures that can change colors. They offer unique advantages and present a novel …

A smart window that dynamically modulates light transmittance is crucial for building energy
efficiently, and promising for on‐demand optical devices. The rapid development of …

Non‐invasive cancer photothermal therapy (PTT) is a promising replacement for traditional
cancer treatments. The second near‐infrared region induced PTT (NIR‐II PTT, 1000–1500 …

Buildings account for≈ 40% of the total energy consumption. In addition, it is challenging to
control the indoor temperature in extreme weather. Therefore, energy‐saving smart windows …

As populations grow, energy demands gradually increase, so more efficient energy use is
essential. Building energy consumption comprises more than 40% of global energy …

Thermochromic smart windows are considered to be promising energy-saving devices for
reducing energy consumption in buildings. The ideal materials for thermochromic smart …

Structural colors widespread in nature have been theoretically in‐depth studied and
manufactured through the artificial approaches such as self‐assembly and nanolithography …

The extraordinary properties of biological materials often result from their sophisticated
hierarchical structures. Through multilevel and cross-scale structural designs, biological …

Periodically patterned surfaces can cause special surface properties and are employed as
functional building blocks in many devices, yet remaining challenges in fabrication …

Thermoresponsive flexible smart windows and smart curtains having high near-infrared
(NIR) shielding and tuned visible light transmittance are essential for improving the energy …