APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Window and façade framing systems for non-residential building construction ADVANTAGES: Yields R5 or better performance for commercial fenestration systems Comparable cost to conventional thermal break systems Can be integrated into existing manufacturing process Manufacturing process allows for color selection … [Read more...] about Superinsulated Commercial Window Framing System IB-3155
Available Technologies
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
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
Screening-Engineered Field-Effect Photovoltaics for Solar Cells and Electronics IB-3094, IB-3170
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Solar cells Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) Laser diodes (LDs) for telecommunication, optical storage, and other devices ADVANTAGES: Uses abundant, nontoxic materials Employs a straightforward technology Easily incorporated into current manufacturing processes Yields lower costs and higher efficiencies for solar cells and electronic … [Read more...] about Screening-Engineered Field-Effect Photovoltaics for Solar Cells and Electronics IB-3094, IB-3170