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Self-adjusting smart windows based on polymer-dispersed liquid crystals
D. Cupelli,Fiore Pasquale Nicoletta,S. Manfredi,Marco Vivacqua,Patrizia Formoso,Giovanni De Filpo,Giuseppe Chidichimo +6 more
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In this article, a self-adjusting chromogenic material, which is able to self-increase its scattering as a function of the impinging light intensity, is presented, based on the light-controlled transmittance in a PDLC device.About:
This article is published in Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells.The article was published on 2009-11-01. It has received 179 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Liquid crystal & Electrochromism.read more
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Electrochromics for smart windows: Oxide-based thin films and devices
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a detailed review of the state-of-the-art for electrochromics and its applications in smart windows and provide ample references to current literature of particular relevance.
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Oxide electrochromics: An introduction to devices and materials
TL;DR: In this article, the authors discuss basic electrochromic device designs, useful oxide materials and their nanostructures, and elements of a theoretical description of the electro chromic phenomenon.
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A robust smart window: reversibly switching from high transparency to angle-independent structural color display.
TL;DR: A smart window is fabricated from a composite consisting of elastomeric poly(dimethylsiloxane) embedded with a thin layer of quasi-amorphous silica nanoparticles that can be switched from the initial highly transparent state to opaqueness and displays angle-independent structural color via mechanical stretching.
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Theoretical discussions of perfect window, ideal near infrared solar spectrum regulating window and current thermochromic window
Hong Ye,Xianchun Meng,Bin Xu +2 more
TL;DR: In this article, three conceptual window models are presented, and an energy consumption index is defined as the ratio of the energy consumption of a given window to the corresponding value of the perfect window.
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Advances in switchable and highly insulating autonomous (self-powered) glazing systems for adaptive low energy buildings
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present a review of the state-of-the-art glazing technologies for controlling solar heat gain and low heat loss in building facades, including the use of multiple glass panes or aerogels, and inert gas or vacuum between the panes to reduce or eliminate convective heat transfer.
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Liquid crystal dispersions
TL;DR: In this article, a Catalogue of Droplet Structures of Gels and Porous Glasses is presented, along with methods for Probing Droplet Structure Catalogue and Configurations, and Electro-Optical Effects: Light Scattering Dichroic Effects Droplet Reorientation Fields Response Times Hysteresis and Persistence Effects Film Dielectric Properties Nonlinear Optical Effects.
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Insitu photopolymerization of oriented liquid-crystalline acrylates .3. oriented polymer networks from a mesogenic diacrylate
TL;DR: In this paper, a photo-initiated chain crosslinking of the liquid-crystalline diacrylate 1,4-phenylene bis{4-[6-(acryloyloxy)hexyloxy]benzoate} (1) is studied.
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Light modulating material comprising a liquid crystal dispersion in a plastic matrix
TL;DR: In this paper, a light modulating material consisting of droplets of liquid crystal in a clear or light transmitting, flexible plastic sheet or film, such as a cured epoxy, is described.
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Response times and voltages for PDLC light shutters
TL;DR: In this article, the response times and operating voltages of light shutters formed from polymer dispersed liquid crystals (PDLCs) have been studied experimentally and the results compared with calculations based on non-sperhically shaped nematic droplet models.
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Large-Area Smart Glass And Integrated Photovoltaics
TL;DR: The field of switchable materials is ever expanding, with many types of new market and the technology [1, 2, 3, 4]. Switchable windows can be used for many applications including architectural and vehicle windows, aircraft windows, skylights and sunroofs.