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ArticleNature communications2026

Tough asymmetric thermochromic ionogels via dynamic in situ phase separation for dual-modal smart optical switching.

Guoli Du, Jianing Li, Changxing Wang, Jianing Li, Yayun Ning, Yifan Yue, Yuechi Xie, Sen Yang, Xuegang Lu

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Guoli DuSchool of Physics, MOE Key Laboratory for Nonequilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed Matter, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5720-0474
Jianing LiSchool of Physics, MOE Key Laboratory for Nonequilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed Matter, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.
Changxing WangSchool of Physics, MOE Key Laboratory for Nonequilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed Matter, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0007-9696-2616
Jianing LiSchool of Physics, MOE Key Laboratory for Nonequilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed Matter, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.
Yayun NingSchool of Physics, MOE Key Laboratory for Nonequilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed Matter, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.
Yifan YueSchool of Physics, MOE Key Laboratory for Nonequilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed Matter, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.
Yuechi XieSchool of Physics, MOE Key Laboratory for Nonequilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed Matter, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.
Sen YangSchool of Physics, MOE Key Laboratory for Nonequilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed Matter, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China. yangsen@mail.xjtu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3802-8020
Xuegang LuSchool of Physics, MOE Key Laboratory for Nonequilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed Matter, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China. xglu@mail.xjtu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8875-3167

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Abstract

Despite significant advances in thermochromic materials (TCMs) for smart optical switching, achieving simultaneous optimization of optical switching, mechanical robustness, and environmental tolerance remains a critical challenge for their real-world implementation. Herein, we present tough asymmetric thermochromic ionogels (ATIs) fabricated via dynamic in situ phase separation. The ATIs integrate a thermoresponsive light-scattering layer (LCST: 28 °C to 41 °C) and a mechanically reinforced supporting layer through sequential free-radical polymerization. The resulting material exhibits high transparency (>85% at 20 °C), ultralow-temperature resistance (transparent at -70 °C, even at -196 °C), and exceptional toughness (tensile strength >5 MPa, toughness >17 MJ m

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