A hydrogel-based passive cooling Janus material with both high solar reflectance and remarkable self-cleaning capability

Qingxi Xin; Kefan Chen; Lijing Ma; Liwu Zhou; Dengwei Jing

doi:10.1039/d5ta05711f

January 1, 2026Journal of Materials Chemistry A

A hydrogel-based passive cooling Janus material with both high solar reflectance and remarkable self-cleaning capability

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The aim is to develop a hydrogel-based material that combines passive cooling with self-cleaning features.
Created a monolayer hydrogel material
Incorporated Janus wettability with hydrophobic properties
Measured solar reflectance and cooling effects
Achieved a high solar reflectance of 80.06%
Demonstrated a hydrophobic upper surface angle of 133°
Enabled effective self-cleaning capabilities

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Monolayer hydrogel material enhances cooling and self-cleaning capabilities, highlighting environmental benefits.

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A monolayer hydrogel-based passive cooling material with Janus wettability and high solar reflectance is proposed. The hydrophobic upper surface (133°) enables self-cleaning, while the high solar reflectance (80.06%) reduces solar heat gain.

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