For the building and automobile industries in need of dark-colored products that can stay cool in the sun, this technology uses fluorescent materials that re-radiate absorbed light rather than converting it all to heat. The Berkeley Lab invention promises a solar reflectance over 0.5 in dark colors — a significant improvement over commercially available … [Read more...] about Dark-Colored Cool Pigments for Materials Exposed to the Sun IB-3039
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Polymer Nanocrystal Composite Electrochromic Window Coating IB-3216
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Commercial building windows Automotive glass Coated glass manufacturing Satellites/spacecraft ADVANTAGES: Fabricated through room temperature solution processing Inexpensive Transparent: will not diminish visible light when blocking near-infrared light Environmentally friendly materials and manufacturing Simple, … [Read more...] about Polymer Nanocrystal Composite Electrochromic Window Coating IB-3216
Universal Electrochromic Smart Window Coating IB-3072
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
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
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 optical properties (high transmittance; low reflectance and refractive … [Read more...] about Superhydrophilic Nanostructure for Antifogging Glass IB-2687