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SUBMITTER: Khandelwal H
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4487232 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jul
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Khandelwal Hitesh H Loonen Roel C G M RC Hensen Jan L M JL Debije Michael G MG Schenning Albertus P H J AP
Scientific reports 20150701
Electrically switchable broadband infrared reflectors that are relatively transparent in the visible region have been fabricated using polymer stabilised cholesteric liquid crystals. The IR reflectors can change their reflection/transmission properties by applying a voltage in response to changes in environmental conditions. Simulations predict that a significant amount of energy can be saved on heating, cooling and lighting of buildings in places such as Madrid by using this switchable IR refle ...[more]