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Electrically switchable polymer stabilised broadband infrared reflectors and their potential as smart windows for energy saving in buildings.

ABSTRACT: 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 reflector. We have also fabricated a switchable IR reflector which can also generate electricity. These polymer based switchable IR reflectors are of high potential as windows of automobiles and buildings to control interior temperatures and save energy.

SUBMITTER: Khandelwal H

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4487232 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Electrically switchable polymer stabilised broadband infrared reflectors and their potential as smart windows for energy saving in buildings.

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]

PMID: 26132328

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