Functional phase change materials (PCMs) capable of reversibly storing and releasing
tremendous thermal energy during the isothermal phase change process have recently …

Owing to their capabilities of solid-state conversion between heat and electricity, zero-
emission, and high flexibility, flexible thermoelectric devices (F-TEDs) have exhibited great …

Mechano-optical systems with on-demand adaptability and a broad spectrum from the
visible to microwave are critical for complex multiband electromagnetic (EM) applications …

Traditional public health systems are suffering from limited, delayed, and inefficient medical
services, especially when confronted with the pandemic and the aging population. Fusing …

Thermally conductive polymer nanocomposites are enticing candidates for not only thermal
managements in electronics but also functional components in emerging thermal energy …

Personal thermal management has been a promising technology for improving human body
thermal comfort, which presents great potential in reducing energy consumption. Thermal …

Passive daytime radiative cooling (PDRC) with zero energy consumption and pollution is
regarded as one of the most feasible solutions to replace conventional electrical cooling in …

Thermoregulation has substantial implications for human health. Traditional central space
heating and cooling systems are less efficient due to wasted energy spent on the entire …

Lightweight polymeric foam is highly attractive as thermal insulation materials for energy-
saving buildings but is plagued by its inherent flammability. Fire-retardant coatings are …

Infrared (IR) adaptation phenomena are ubiquitous in nature and biological systems. Taking
inspiration from natural creatures, researchers have devoted extensive efforts for developing …