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
Materials
Modular Inorganic Nanocomposites IB-2749
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Battery electrodes Thermoelectrics Photovoltaics Electronic data storage Electrochromics ADVANTAGES: Tunable for any application At least 30 different compositions have been demonstrated Controllable nanoparticle morphology No specialized equipment required for setup Scalable process for mass … [Read more...] about Modular Inorganic Nanocomposites IB-2749
Superhydrophilic Nanostructure for Antifogging Glass IB-2687
2011 Winner APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Windshields and windows Solar panels Lenses for cameras, endoscopes, laparoscopes, and other optical devices Eyewear – goggles and glasses Dental mirrors ADVANTAGES: Stable over time Inexpensive Does not require UV-light activation Excellent … [Read more...] about Superhydrophilic Nanostructure for Antifogging Glass IB-2687
Lead-free Thin Film Piezoelectric Devices IB-2779
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Data storage devices Sensors Actuators Diesel fuel injectors Micropositioners Sonar devices ADVANTAGES: Made of a lead-free and abundant substance Higher efficiency than conventional piezoelectric materials More affordable than conventional materials such as lead and zirconium ABSTRACT: In a breakthrough … [Read more...] about Lead-free Thin Film Piezoelectric Devices IB-2779