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
Physical Sciences
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
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
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
Tunable Thermal Link IB-2337
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Electronic and thermal circuit design and operation Solar energy collection Heat pumps and internal combustion engines Hybrid biological/inorganic systems Phononic information processing Energy-efficient buildings and appliances, such as refrigerators ADVANTAGES: Provides adjustable thermal conduction, a thermal analog to … [Read more...] about Tunable Thermal Link IB-2337