Thermoresponsive Hydrogel-Powered Zero-Energy Greenhouse: Intelligent Shading and Water irrigation

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• The main goal is to develop a thermoresponsive hydrogel for improving water management and shading in greenhouses under heat stress.
• Developed a thermoresponsive poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) hydrogel
• Evaluated its performance in water retention and release
• Analyzed its effects on greenhouse temperature and water use efficiency.
• The hydrogel effectively retained and released water based on temperature changes
• Significant reduction in water usage was observed compared to conventional methods
• Enhanced temperature control led to better growth conditions for crops.