Transparent Nanophotonic Films with Dynamic Thermoregulation for Boosting Crop Yields.
Zhang Y, Wang H, Sun Y, Wang P, Zhang M
Summary
8.2/10A transparent nanophotonic film provides autonomous temperature regulation in greenhouses, maintaining optimal growing conditions while dramatically reducing energy consumption for crop production.
Key Findings
Nanophotonic film maintains crops within stable temperature range despite external environmental fluctuations
Enables all-weather thermoregulation with minimal energy demand compared to traditional greenhouse climate control
Technology addresses food security by creating self-regulating greenhouse covers for sustainable agriculture
Original Abstract
Temperature critically governs crop growth. While greenhouses address food security, they rely on energy-intensive temperature control systems. Transitioning to smart, self-regulating greenhouse covers with minimal energy demand is essential for sustainable agriculture. We present a transparent nanophotonic film that maintains crops within a stable and narrow temperature range despite external fluctuations, enabling energy-efficient, all-weather thermoregulation. The film features a TiO