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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Energy Science
  • Optoelectronics

Background:

  • Smart windows are gaining attention for energy conversion by regulating sunlight.
  • Existing technologies require improvement in efficiency and tunability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel smart window with tunable light transmittance.
  • To investigate the performance of thermochromic hydrogels and indium tin oxide films in smart window applications.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a smart window using thermochromic hydrogels as an interlayer and indium tin oxide films as an electric heating layer.
  • Characterization of optical properties (shielding transmission rates for visible and near-infrared light) at different temperatures and applied voltages.
  • Evaluation of thermochromic transition temperatures and stability.

Main Results:

  • The smart window demonstrated high shielding transmission rates of 88.3% for visible light and 85.4% for near-infrared light at 25 °C.
  • Transmittance at 550 nm remained above 70% after applying voltage.
  • The smart windows exhibited tunable thermochromic temperatures between 28-35 °C, suitable for daily use, with stable reversible transitions.
  • Light transition time and energy efficiency were adjustable via output voltage control.

Conclusions:

  • A novel, easily prepared smart window utilizing thermochromic hydrogels and indium tin oxide films was successfully developed.
  • The smart window offers adjustable light modulation and stable thermochromic properties, suitable for energy-efficient applications.
  • Controlling output voltage allows for tuning transition speed and energy efficiency, advancing the development of smart window technology.