APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: LEDs Photovoltaic panels Electrochromic displays and windows Thermoelectric devices Integrated circuits Electrodes for energy storage Nanotechnology and nanobiotechnology research ADVANTAGES: Facilitates integration of nanocrystals for lower cost electronic and electrochemical devices Does not etch or oxidize … [Read more...] about Nanocrystal Native Ligand Stripping IB-3124
Energy Efficiency
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
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
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
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