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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Sustainable Energy

Background:

  • Thermochromic materials offer dynamic control over optical properties.
  • Smart window technology is crucial for improving building energy efficiency.
  • Existing thermochromic solutions face limitations in performance and applicability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize and characterize a novel thermochromic material with tunable transmittance.
  • To develop thermochromic polyvinyl butyral (PVB) films and integrate them into laminated glass.
  • To evaluate the performance of the new thermochromic laminated glass in reducing solar irradiance.

Main Methods:

  • Emulsion polymerization was used to synthesize the thermochromic material (octadecyl acrylate and allyl methacrylate).
  • Material characterization included differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis, and scanning electron microscopy.
  • Thermochromic PVB films were integrated into laminated glass using a coextrusion technique.

Main Results:

  • The synthesized material exhibits a distinct thermochromic effect between 24.5-39 °C.
  • Characterization confirmed excellent thermal stability and uniform particle size.
  • Thermochromic laminated glass reduced solar irradiance by 20-30%, outperforming conventional low-emissivity glass.

Conclusions:

  • A novel thermochromic material with tunable thermotropic transmittance has been successfully engineered.
  • The developed thermochromic PVB films integrated into laminated glass offer superior solar control and thermal insulation.
  • This innovation presents a significant advancement for energy-efficient building materials and sustainable construction.