Multilayer Structure Research Articles

Characterization of plasma polymerized acetonitrile film for fluorescence enhancement and its application to aptamer-based sandwich assay.

Among biosensing systems for sensitive diagnoses fluorescence enhancement techniques have attracted considerable attention. This study constructed a simple multilayered structure comprising a plane metal mirror coated with a plasma-polymerized film (PPF) as an optical interference layer on a glass slide for fluorescence enhancement. Plasma polymerization enables the easy deposition of organic thin films containing functional groups, such as amino groups. This study prepared PPFs using acetonitrile as a monomer, and the influences of washing and the output powers of plasma polymerization on PPF thickness were examined by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. This is because controlling the PPF thickness is vital in fluorescence enhancement. Multilayered glass slides prepared using a silver layer with 84 nm-thick acetonitrile PPFs exhibited 11- and 281-fold fluorescence enhancements compared with those obtained from the substrates with a bare surface and only modified by the silver layer, respectively. Oligonucleotides labeled with a thiol group and cyanine5 were successfully immobilized on the multilayered substrates, and the fluorescence of the acetonitrile PPFs was superior to that of the allylamine and cyclopropylamine PPFs. Furthermore, an aptamer-based sandwich assay targeting thrombin was performed on the multilayered glass slides, resulting in an approximately 5.1-fold fluorescence enhancement compared with that obtained from the substrate with a bare surface. Calibration curves revealed the relationship between fluorescence intensity and thrombin concentration of 10-1000 nM. This study demonstrates that PPFs can function as materials for fluorescence enhancement, immobilization for biomaterials, and aptamer-based sandwich assays.

3D-printed gradient scaffolds for osteochondral defects: Current status and perspectives.

Articular osteochondral defects are quite common in clinical practice, and tissue engineering techniques can offer a promising therapeutic option to address this issue.The articular osteochondral unit comprises hyaline cartilage, calcified cartilage zone (CCZ), and subchondral bone.As the interface layer of articular cartilage and bone, the CCZ plays an essentialpart in stress transmission and microenvironmental regulation.Osteochondral scaffolds with the interface structure for defect repair are the future direction of tissue engineering. Three-dimensional (3D) printing has the advantages of speed, precision, and personalized customization, which can satisfy the requirements of irregular geometry, differentiated composition, and multilayered structure of articular osteochondral scaffolds with boundary layer structure. This paper summarizes the anatomy, physiology, pathology, and restoration mechanisms of the articular osteochondral unit, and reviews the necessity for a boundary layer structure in osteochondral tissue engineering scaffolds and the strategy for constructing the scaffolds using 3D printing. In the future, we should not only strengthen the basic research on osteochondral structural units, but also actively explore the application of 3D printing technology in osteochondral tissue engineering. This will enable better functional and structural bionics of the scaffold, which ultimately improve the repair of osteochondral defects caused by various diseases.

A Composite Application Technique of Single-stage Dermal Templates to Improve Handling and Ease of Use.

The "work horse" for the treatment of full-thickness defects of any etiology, including chronic nonhealing wounds and traumatic injuries, is generally autologous split-thickness skin grafts (STSGs), meshed, hand-fenestrated, or a sheet graft. Advancements in skin tissue engineering have allowed for the integration of dermal substitutes to be combined with autologous STSGs, adding valuable options for restoring the skin's complex multilayered structure. Although dermal templates offer a promising avenue for more nuanced reconstruction in certain cases, their application is not without challenges, particularly when they are made from delicate materials. The following technique simplifies the application technique of single-stage dermal templates by using a composite approach. To demonstrate this technique, MatriDerm, a 1-mm-thick bovine collagen-elastin dermal template, is used to enable an STSG to be applied in a one-stage procedure.

Atomic-scale heterointerfacial engineering of multilayered structures in Fe-Cr-based alloys revealed through LRLM model and its modified model

Two Fe-Cr-based alloy foils, denoted as Y2 and MY1 samples, were prepared, as well as transmission electron microscope (TEM) was used to investigate the atomic matching and orientation relationships (ORs) across the interfaces in these samples. From the analyses of the interfaces, the ORs and atomic matching modes between adjacent phases are revealed. Furthermore, the reconstructed multilayer models for each interface have been established on the basis of the ORs, and it is found that the formation of stable interfaces is conductive to the nucleated phases nucleating on the surfaces of the substrates. As for the OR verification, parallel ORs are verified effective through long-range lattice matching (LRLM) model, while non-parallel OR is verified through modified LRLM model. Finally, the sequential atomic heterogeneous nucleation behaviors of TiN and δ-Fe originated from Mg- /Y-bearing oxides have been reconstructed.

Multi-scale design of MWCNT/glass fiber/balsa wood composite multilayer stealth structure with wide broadband absorption and excellent mechanical properties

In unmanned aircraft applications, electromagnetic wave (EMW) absorbers suffer from defects in narrow absorption bands and poor mechanical properties. To solve the problems, a lightweight multilayer stealth structure with wide broadband absorption performance and excellent mechanical properties was designed and prepared by adjusting microscopically the number of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) and modulating macroscopically the thickness-matching relationship of the structure to promote the absorption of EMW synergistically. Under the MWCNT of 30 wt% and the depletion layer with the thickness of 0.2 mm, the effective absorption bandwidth (EAB) covers the entire Ku-band while maintaining a minimum reflection loss (RL) of −15 dB. Besides, the radar cross-sectional area attenuation is as high as 23.1 dBm2, as well as the mechanical properties of the radar absorbing structures (RAS) were improved significantly due to the reducing structural density from balsa wood and the enhancement effect of glass fiber mats (GFM). The study constructed balsa-based RAS with excellent EMW absorbing and mechanical properties from both micro-nano scale and macro-structure, providing a research route for designing high-performance and lightweight stealth structures.

Outstanding comprehensive energy storage performances in multiscale synergistic regulation-engineered (Bi0.5Na0.5)TiO3-based multilayer ceramics

Environmentally friendly dielectric ceramics with superior energy storage performances (ESP) are strongly demanded in pulsed power capacitor applications. Unfortunately, it is challenging to achieve simultaneously large recoverable energy density (Wrec), high Wrec/E (E as electric field) and broad operating temperature range in those ceramics. Herein we propose a multiscale synergistic regulation strategy to enhance comprehensive ESP of (Bi0.5Na0.5)TiO3 (BNT)-based ceramics. We introduce Ca(Zr0.8Ti0.2)O3 (CZT) into the BNT to increase atomic chaos and lattice distortion, which enhances relaxor behavior and lowers domain-switching barriers, thus effectively reducing remanent polarization. Besides, both suppressed oxygen vacancy and refined submicron grains improve extrinsic resistivity, which works synergistically with the enlarged intrinsic bandgap and multilayer structure design, producing substantially enhanced breakdown strength. Encouragingly, a very large Wrec of 13.4 J/cm3, an ultrahigh Wrec/E of 160 J/(kV∙m2), and a high efficiency η of 90.2 % are simultaneously achieved in the novel (Bi0.5Na0.5)TiO3-Ca(Zr0.8Ti0.2)O3 (BNT-CZT) multilayer ceramics, together with outstanding energy storage stability over a broad working temperature range (20–180 °C). The comprehensive ESP of our multilayer ceramics are superior to most of previously reported lead-free ones. This work provides a feasible pathway for substantially improving comprehensive ESP of lead-free ceramics, and also highlights advanced energy storage potential of the BNT-CZT for high-performance pulsed power applications.

Analytical solution for forced vibration of multilayer structures composed of plates with different geometric dimensions

Multilayer system composed of parallel plate components with different geometric dimensions is frequently used to describe engineering objects, such as electronic assembly. In this work, an analytical method was proposed for forced vibration of this type of multilayer system. The proposed method overcomes the limitation that the traditional wave method is only applicable to all plate components must have the same in-plane dimensions. The proposed analytical method has an efficiency advantages in parameter analysis than element-based methods such as finite element method (FEM). The connection joints between two adjacent plate components, such as ball grid array (BGA) solder interconnect, are represented by elastic springs. The vibration of each component are described in terms of general and physical analytical waves, respectively, and the dynamic coupling between them are established by an equivalent dynamic flexibility matrix. The forced responses of the multilayer system are analytically calculated by solving the system equation in wave space. In the numerical examples, the effectiveness of the proposed method is validated by comparing the present results with the FEM results. The influence of number of the defective solder joints on vibration response is also investigated.

Enlargement of the localized resonant band gap by using multi-layer structures

Multi-layer structures possess highly geometrically tunable optical resonances to change the surface plasmon frequencies in the wide range. A simple analytic model is presented to describe the plasmon hybridization of multi-layer metamaterial structures with multipole resonances. We theoretically demonstrate that the number of plasmon modes increases with the number of layers, which results in the enlargement of the localized resonant optical band gap. To explore the interaction between incident fields and multi-layer structures, we derive the closed-form perturbed field in terms of a generalized polarization matrix, whose dimension matches the number of layers. This enables us to obtain the eigenmode frequencies and their corresponding eigenfunctions for three-dimensional multi-layer concentric spheres and two-dimensional multi-layer concentric cylinders in a vacuum setting. These findings offer nanoscientists a general design principle that can be applied to facilitate the proper selection of the metamaterial parameters, thereby inducing the desired resonance and enabling customized applications to be realized.

Functional properties of food packaging solutions alternative to conventional multilayer systems

AbstractThis study aimed to investigate the most important functional properties of multilayer and alternative packaging with improved sustainability specifically used for modified atmosphere (MAP) and chilled food products. A multilayer material with a thickness reduction, mono-PET, paper/PE-EVOH-PE, and a biopolymer for trays, together with a SiOx-coated PET, and a cellulose/PLA-based for lids were analyzed for their optical, tensile, and gas-vapor barrier properties, which were compared to those of conventional trays/lids (PET-EVOH-PE multilayer structures). All the alternative solutions showed good UV-light screening ability, together with high transparency in the visible range, and tensile properties greater than those displayed by conventional configurations. Lid alternative materials exhibited a significantly higher performance in terms of oxygen and water vapor barrier properties as compared to that displayed by conventional counterparts. The tray alternative solutions performed better than the conventional ones against CO2 and O2 permeation, with values lower than the detection limit of the instrument (0.01 cm3 m− 2 day− 1 and 0.25 cm3 m− 2 day− 1 for O2 and CO2, respectively). This study demonstrated the high potential of alternative packaging in replacing the current materials intended for storing highly perishable foods stored under MAP and cold storage.

Oxidation and wear behaviors of MoNbTaW high entropy alloy fabricated via laser energy deposition at elevated temperature

The microstructure, mechanical properties at room temperature, oxidation, and wear behaviors of the MoNbTaW refractory high-entropy alloy (RHEA) at elevated temperatures are investigated. The as-deposited MoNbTaW RHEA maintains a single BCC structure and a dendritic morphology. Furthermore, it demonstrates a high yield stress of 1478 MPa and an ultimate yield stress of 1787 MPa at room temperature. The oxidation tests reveal that the oxidation rate constant initially decreases from 0.83 mg2 cm−4 h−1 to 0.78 mg2 cm−4 h−1, then increases to 12.43 mg2 cm−4 h−1 as the temperature rises from 500 °C to 800 °C. Additionally, a linear oxidation kinetic is observed at 500 and 600 °C, while at 800 °C, the parabolic oxidation kinetics is observed. The transition is linked to the development of a multilayer oxide layer structure and the formation of a thicker oxide scale. The results of wear tests at high-temperature show that the wear depth at 600 °C is about 24.886 μm, which is 3.9 times as much as 500 °C (6.437 μm). This indicates that the wear resistance is reduced at 600 °C. In addition, with the increase in temperature, the wear mechanism changes from adhesive wear to abrasive wear.

Surface Acoustic Wave Sensors for Wireless Temperature Measurements above 1200 Degree Celsius.

High-temperature wireless sensing is crucial for monitoring combustion chambers and turbine stators in aeroengines, where surface temperatures can reach up to 1200 °C. Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) temperature sensors are an excellent choice for these measurements. However, at extreme temperatures, they face issues such as agglomeration and recrystallization of electrodes, leading to loss of conductivity and reduced quality factor, hindering effective wireless signal transmission. This study develops an LGS SAW sensor with a Pt-10%Rh/Zr/Pt-10%Rh/Zr/Pt-10%Rh/Zr multilayer composite electrode structure to address these challenges. We demonstrate that the sensor can achieve wireless temperature measurements from room temperature to 1200 °C with an accuracy of 1.59%. The composite electrodes excite a quasi-shear wave on the LGS substrate, maintaining a Q-factor of 3526 at room temperature, providing an initial assurance for the strength of the wireless interrogation echo signal. The sensor operates stably for 2.18 h at 1200 °C before adhesion loss between the composite electrode and the substrate causes a sudden increase in resonant frequency. This study highlights the durability of the proposed electrode materials and structure at extreme temperatures and suggests future research to improve adhesion and extend the sensor's lifespan, thereby enhancing the reliability and effectiveness of high-temperature wireless sensing in aerospace applications.

Artificial Trabecular Meshwork Structure Combining Melt Electrowriting and Solution Electrospinning.

The human trabecular meshwork (HTM) is responsible for regulating intraocular pressure (IOP) by means of gradient porosity. Changes in its physical properties, like increases in stiffness or alterations in the extracellular matrix (ECM), are associated with increases in the IOP, which is the primary cause of glaucoma. The complexity of its structure limits the engineered models to one-layered and simple approaches, which do not accurately replicate the biological and physiological cues related to glaucoma. Here, a combination of melt electrowriting (MEW) and solution electrospinning (SE) is explored as a biofabrication technique used to produce a gradient porous scaffold that mimics the multi-layered structure of the native HTM. Polycaprolactone (PCL) constructs with a height of 20-710 µm and fiber diameters of 0.7-37.5 µm were fabricated. After mechanical characterization, primary human trabecular meshwork cells (HTMCs) were seeded over the scaffolds within the subsequent 14-21 days. In order to validate the system's responsiveness, cells were treated with dexamethasone (Dex) and the rho inhibitor Netarsudil (Net). Scanning electron microscopy and immunochemistry staining were performed to evaluate the expected morphological changes caused by the drugs. Cells in the engineered membranes exhibited an HTMC-like morphology and a correct drug response. Although this work demonstrates the utility of combining MEW and SE in reconstructing complex morphological features like the HTM, new geometries and dimensions should be tested, and future works need to be directed towards perfusion studies.

Chipless RFID Sensor for Measuring Time-Varying Electric Fields Using a Contactless Air-Filled Substrate-Integrated Waveguide Resonator.

This paper presents a wireless chipless resonator-based sensor for measuring the absolute value of an external time-varying electric field. The sensor is developed using contactless air-filled substrate-integrated waveguide (CLAF-SIW) technology. The sensor employs a low-impedance electromagnetic band gap structure to confine the electric field within the sensor's air cavity. The air cavity is loaded with varactor diodes whose reverse bias voltage is modified by the to-be-measured external electric field. Variation in the external electric field results in a variation of the sensor's resonant frequency. The CLAF-SIW sensor offers a high unloaded quality factor, which is required for a long-distance ringback-based interrogation system. A prototype of the proposed sensor is fabricated and tested. It can measure a time-varying external electric field up to 6.9 kV/m, has a sensitivity of 1.86 (kHz)/(V/m), and can be interrogated from a distance of 80 cm. The feasible maximum bandwidth of the external electric field is 25 kHz. The proposed sensor offers a compact planar multilayer structure that can easily be incorporated with a planar antenna and its size can be reduced by selecting a higher operating frequency without an increase in dielectric loss.

Ionic liquid-assisted sample preparation mediates sensitive proteomic analysis of Bacillus subtilis spores

Endospore-forming bacteria are ubiquitous. Bacterial endospores are multilayered proteinaceous structures that protects the bacterial genome during stress conditions. They are also responsible for a wide range of critical clinical infections in humans. Precise analysis of spore-forming pathogens remains a major challenge in the field of proteomics because spore structures are highly resistant to conventional solubilizers and denaturing agents, such as sodium dodecyl sulfate and urea. We present an ionic liquid-assisted (i-soln) technique of sample preparation, called pTRUST, which enables shotgun analysis of Bacillus subtilis spores even when the starting materials are in the sub-microgram range. In proteomic analysis, this technique shows 50–2000-fold higher sensitivity than other conventional gel-based or gel-free methods (including one-pot sample processing). Using this technique, we identified 445 proteins with high confidence from trace amounts of highly pure spore preparations, including 52 of the 79 proteins (approximately 70%) previously demonstrated to be localized in spores in the SubtiWiki database and detected through direct protein analysis. Consequently, 393 additional proteins were identified as candidates for spore constitutive proteins. Twenty of these newly identified candidates were produced as green fluorescent protein fusion proteins, and each was evaluated for authenticity as a spore constituent using fluorescence microscopy analysis. The pTRUST method's sensitivity and reliability using the i-soln system, together with hitherto unreported proteins in spores, will enable an array of spore research for biological and clinical applications.

Investigation of a novel hydraulic tunnel composite lining with polyurea coating interlayer

PurposeMultilayer composite liner structures are the primary structural form of hydraulic tunnels. However, the bearing mechanism of multilayer composite liners has not been investigated thoroughly. Many existing design schemes do not properly achieve a balance between structural safety, anti-seepage capacity, and cost effectiveness. Thus, a new composite liner structure type and its theoretical model was proposed.Design/methodology/approachA novel hydraulic tunnel composite liner structure with a polyurea spray coating interlayer was proposed in this study. A theoretical model based on the state-space method was developed and verified using FEM models and existing theoretical models. Parametric analysis was conducted based on the theoretical model to investigate the influence of various variables, including interfacial shear stiffness, inner liner thickness, and outer liner elastic modulus.FindingsIt was concluded that the proposed theoretical model can be used successfully to calculate multilayer composite liner structures with high calculation efficiency. The overall deformation stiffness of the composite liner system increased with the interfacial shear stiffness. The sprayed coating interlayer significantly affects the residual force distribution between the outer and inner liners, which can also be affected by the adjustment of the thickness of the outer and inner liners. Thus, attention should be paid to these factors in the rational design of the proposed composite liner system.Originality/valueWith the development of China’s water conservancy projects, complex geological conditions, high surrounding rock stress, high internal and external water pressures, and other unique application scenarios have gradually increased. This places higher requirements on the bearing performance and impermeability of hydraulic tunnel lining structures. On the other hand, conventional hydraulic tunnel lining structures can hardly achieve a satisfactory balance between economy, structural safety, and impermeability. Thus, the proposed structure has the potential to be used in a wide range of applications.

Multifunctional Ta4C3Tx MXene/HTPP - PBS composites with multi cross-linking systems to cope with complex nuclear environments

The development of multifunctional radiation protection materials is crucial to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment in complex nuclear environments. Herein, a flexible radiation protection material integrating self-healing, thermal management, and behaviour response was prepared from Ta4C3Tx MXene, Hydrogen-terminated phenyl polysiloxane, and Polyborosiloxane through esterification, “thiol-ene click” hydrosilylation reaction using L(+)-Cysteine as a bridge. The results showed that when Ta4C3Tx MXene reached 20 wt%, the tensile strength of composite was 0.6321 MPa with the self-healing rate at 90.22 %. And the gauge factor of the material reached 25.83 at 100 % strain. This compensated for the gap between low strain and high sensitivity. Additionally, the multilayer structure of Ta4C3Tx MXene and the absorption properties of Tantalum enable the material to attenuate γ-rays through absorption and scattering mechanisms. The attenuation capability of Ta2O5 and Ta4C3Tx MXene fillers for 59.6 KeV γ-rays was compared at the same Tantalum content. When the Tantalum content reaches 23.81 wt%, the Ta4C3Tx MXene composite contains 20 wt% filler and has an attenuation coefficient of 0.757. Similarly, the Ta2O5 composite contains 22.5 wt% filler and has an attenuation coefficient of 0.734. These results are significant for improving temperature and behaviour monitoring of workers in low-temperature nuclear environments.

Effect of annealing on layer intermixing in nanoscale Cr/Ti multilayers depending on the period value

The effect of annealing on the intermixing of thin Ti and Cr layers and their crystallinity in multilayer structures was studied using XPS, TEM, XRR and XRD methods. Multilayer structures with varios period values (sum thickness of the Ti and Cr layers) in the range from 1.4 nm to 4.3 nm were considered. The analysis revealed the formation of TiCrx at the interfaces of the layers. The contribution of the formed chromide relative to the base layers increases with decreasing period of the structure. The layers in the structure with thinnest period were found to be X-ray amorphous, while the structure with a thicker period exhibited the appearance of large crystallites of chromium and titanium. Annealing of the multilayer structures induced additional intermixing, leading to an increase in the extension of the chromide regions. Additionally, it resulted in a reduction of internal stresses within the structures. When the multilayer structures were annealed at a temperature of 700 °C, complete degradation occurred, with all layers intermixing with each other and with the Si substrate.

Inverse-design laser-infrared compatible stealth with thermal management enabled by wavelength-selective thermal emitter

With the fast development of multi-band detection technology, the demand for multi-band stealth technology with thermal management in military and civilian fields is increasing. Although the metasurfaces can achieve multi-band stealth and thermal management, their fabrication is complex and costly. In this paper, a simple multilayer structure is used to realize laser-infrared compatible stealth with thermal management. More importantly, the traditional method of optimizing metasurface structures by manually scanning parameters consumes a lot of computational time and resources. In order to speed up design of nanostructures, we propose a wavelength-selective thermal emitter (WSTE) composed of ZnS/Ge3Sb2Te6 (GST) multilayer films and a Ni reflector using inverse design method. The simulation results show that, in the crystalline phase, the WSTE has low spectral emissivity (ε3-5μm = 0.12, ε8-14μm = 0.22) in the mid-wave infrared (MWIR) and long-wave infrared (LWIR), high spectral emissivity (ε5-8μm = 0.72) in the non-atmospheric window and high absorptivity (A1.06μm = 0.90, A1.55μm = 0.97, A10.6μm = 0.91) in the laser wavelengths, which indicates that the WSTE can simultaneously achieve MWIR, LWIR and laser stealth with radiative heat dissipation. The method proposed in this paper overcomes the problems of single-band stealth and inefficient. Moreover, by varying the crystallization fraction of the GST, the WSTE can achieve dynamic control of thermal radiation in the wavelength range of 3–14 µm. The simulated infrared images verify that WSTE has good infrared stealth performance. Finally, the effects of incidence angle and polarization angle on the emission spectrum of WSTE are studied, which can demonstrate the infrared stealth is insensitive to both. In conclusion, the WSTE is attractive in advanced photonics applications, such as radiative cooling and infrared stealth.

Multitasking Integrated Metasurface for Electromagnetic Wave Modulation with Reflection, Transmission, and Absorption.

Accommodating multiple tasks within a tiny metasurface unit cell without them interfering with each other is a significant challenge. In this paper, an electromagnetic (EM) wave modulation metasurface capable of reflection, transmission, and absorption is proposed. This multitasking capability is achieved through a cleverly designed multi-layer structure comprising an EM Wave Shield Layer (ESL), a Polarization Modulation Layer (PML), and a Bottom Plate Layer (BPL). The functionality can be arbitrarily switched by embedding control materials within the structure. Depending on external excitation conditions, the proposed metasurface can realize reflection-type co-planar polarization to cross-polarization conversion, transmission-type electromagnetically induced transparency-like (EIT-like) modes, and broadband absorption. Notably, all tasks operate approximately within the same operating frequency band, and their performance can be regulated by the intensity of external excitation. Additionally, the operating principle of the metasurface is analyzed through impedance matching, an oscillator coupling model, and surface current distribution. This metasurface design offers a strategy for integrated devices with multiple functionalities.

Study on multi-band spectral regulation performance of single-layer thermochromic coatings based on VO2 core-shell particles for building energy conservation

The spectral regulation performance of smart windows significantly impacts building energy consumption. Compared to thermochromic coatings that modulate only the sunlight band, those capable of multi-band modulation-including both sunlight and mid-to-far infrared bands-have the potential to further reduce energy consumption in buildings. The thermochromic coating based on multi-layer structures with multi-band modulation ability reported so far is unsuitable for practical application due to its complex preparation process and high cost. This study proposed a single-layer smart window coating utilizing core@VO2 particles to achieve multi-band modulation. This single-layer coating offers the advantages of simple preparation and convenient construction. We investigated the influence of parameters such as the shell-to-core ratio, particle volume fraction, and refractive index of the substrate on the spectral radiative properties using the FDTD method. Additionally, the impacts of variations in these parameters on energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions were analyzed using EnergyPlus. The simulation results indicated that the core@VO2 nanoparticle coating possessed a maximum solar modulation ability of 27.6%, luminous transmittance of 48.15%, and maximum emissivity modulation ability of 16.7%. Compared with traditional low-e coatings, the maximum energy-saving efficiency increased by 7.36%. This study provides valuable insights for enhancing the energy efficiency of thermochromic smart window coatings.