Periodic porous thermochromic VO2(M) films with enhanced visible transmittance.

A periodic porous structure is introduced for the first time into a VO2(M) film to block only heat rather than light. The as-obtained 2D and 3D films show excellent visible transmittance and solar modulation efficiency.

Rational design of the nanowall photoelectrode for efficient solar water splitting.

The alternate dielectric component is introduced into a nanowall skeleton for the first time. As a photoelectrode, this novel model can optimize the process of photon absorption, charge separation/migration and surface reaction, resulting in superior photoelectrochemical performance.