High Performance Tungsten-Doped VO2 Polycrystalline for Advanced Dynamic Radiant Thermal Management
High Performance Tungsten-Doped VO2 Polycrystalline for Advanced Dynamic Radiant Thermal Management
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摘要: The utilisation of W-doped VO2 (WxV1-xO2) for dynamic radiative thermal management (DRTM) is a breakthrough in refrigeration technology, gaining attention for its energy efficiency and environmental benefits. The WxV1-xO2-based DRTM holds great promise for passive thermal regulation, but the challenge of synthesizing high-quality crystalline WxV1-xO2 films has hindered its widespread application. Herein, we utilize high-power impulse magnetron sputtering (HiPIMS) to deposit highly polycrystalline WxV1-xO2 films with enhanced phase transition properties. Through thermal excitation, the manipulation of electrons from the d// bonding state to the π* anti-bonding state in WxV1-xO2 film is observed to modify dynamic infrared radiation, potentially disrupting V-V dimers via the collapse of molecular orbitals. The resulting polycrystalline WxV1-xO2 film enables the achievement of DRTM reflector with a considerable dynamic range of thermal emissivity tunability, spanning from 0.25 to 0.87 within the 7-13 μm. The comprehensive energy calculations demonstrate that, by using high-emissivity radiative cooling material as the baseline, our passive temperature-responsive DRTM roof can reduce HVAC energy consumption in buildings by over 8% across five global climate zones. This work not only advances the fabrication of high-performance WxV1-xO2 films but also pave the way for sustainable energy solutions in the face of global climate challenges.Abstract: The utilisation of W-doped VO2 (WxV1-xO2) for dynamic radiative thermal management (DRTM) is a breakthrough in refrigeration technology, gaining attention for its energy efficiency and environmental benefits. The WxV1-xO2-based DRTM holds great promise for passive thermal regulation, but the challenge of synthesizing high-quality crystalline WxV1-xO2 films has hindered its widespread application. Herein, we utilize high-power impulse magnetron sputtering (HiPIMS) to deposit highly polycrystalline WxV1-xO2 films with enhanced phase transition properties. Through thermal excitation, the manipulation of electrons from the d// bonding state to the π* anti-bonding state in WxV1-xO2 film is observed to modify dynamic infrared radiation, potentially disrupting V-V dimers via the collapse of molecular orbitals. The resulting polycrystalline WxV1-xO2 film enables the achievement of DRTM reflector with a considerable dynamic range of thermal emissivity tunability, spanning from 0.25 to 0.87 within the 7-13 μm. The comprehensive energy calculations demonstrate that, by using high-emissivity radiative cooling material as the baseline, our passive temperature-responsive DRTM roof can reduce HVAC energy consumption in buildings by over 8% across five global climate zones. This work not only advances the fabrication of high-performance WxV1-xO2 films but also pave the way for sustainable energy solutions in the face of global climate challenges.