APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Electrochromic windows and displays Thermal control coatings for satellites and similar applications Vehicle glass ADVANTAGES: Faster switching time Durable High coloration efficiency Lower cost Voltage-selective switching of visible light and near infrared radiation ABSTRACT: Delia Milliron and colleagues at … [Read more...] about Universal Electrochromic Smart Window Coating IB-3072
Building Energy Efficiency and Analysis
Fast Method to Mimic Soiling and Weathering of Cool Roofing and Other Building Materials JIB-3082
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Manufacturers of high-reflectance or “cool” roofing materials Other building materials manufacturers: roofing, siding, windows, facades Environmental testing laboratories Photovoltaics manufacturers Automakers ADVANTAGES: Achieves results quickly to speed new product development Combines simulated soiling and weathering … [Read more...] about Fast Method to Mimic Soiling and Weathering of Cool Roofing and Other Building Materials JIB-3082
Spectrally-selective Near Infrared Electrochromic Device IB-2938
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Smart windows Vehicle glass Greenhouses Thermal control coatings for satellites Infrared displays ADVANTAGES: Faster switching speed Higher coloration efficiency Highly selective infrared modulation Longer lifetime Inexpensive, non toxic, earth-abundant material Solution processing for low-cost … [Read more...] about Spectrally-selective Near Infrared Electrochromic Device IB-2938
Air-stable Nanomaterials for Efficient OLEDs and Solar Cells IB-2044, IB-2231
Berkeley Lab researchers have developed two approaches for increasing the charge efficiencies of electrodes used to produce flexible organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) and solar cells. Both approaches will reduce manufacturing and packaging costs. These technologies have patents pending and are available for licensing or collaborative research. Solvent Processed … [Read more...] about Air-stable Nanomaterials for Efficient OLEDs and Solar Cells IB-2044, IB-2231
Clog-free Atomizing and Spray Drying Nozzle IB-1778
APPLICATIONS: Product dehydration, i.e. converting liquids like milk, drugs, and chemicals, into powders Drying waste streams Atomizing liquids Top view of the Berkeley Lab atomizing spray nozzle ADVANTAGES: Eliminates clogging Combines atomizing and spray drying functions Can be made from standard tube fittings Easily serviced Energy … [Read more...] about Clog-free Atomizing and Spray Drying Nozzle IB-1778