• This review systematically summarizes recent advances in dynamic radiative cooling (DRC), spanning from fundamental physical principles to intrinsic molecular and electronic mechanisms, and further to representative material systems.
• This study deeply explored the innovative design of DRC technology in active response materials, passive response materials, and multi-stimuli response materials.
• The current challenges and development trends of DRC technology are comprehensively analyzed, providing reference and guidance for further research in this field.
• DRC technology enables dynamic modulation of spectral radiation properties, offering a promising pathway for smart thermal management and energy savings.