Tailoring Broad-Band-Absorbed Thermoplasmonic 1D Nanochains for Smart Windows with Adaptive Solar Modulation

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 5634-5644
Author(s):  
Min Guo ◽  
Qiaoqi Yu ◽  
Xingchi Wang ◽  
Wanxuan Xu ◽  
Yi Wei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Broad Band ◽  
Solar Modulation ◽  
Smart Windows

Thermochromic Hydrogels with Dynamic Solar Modulation and Regulatable Critical Response Temperature for Energy‐Saving Smart Windows

2021 ◽  
pp. 2109597
Author(s):  
Gang Xu ◽  
Huan Xia ◽  
Pengyu Chen ◽  
Wei She ◽  
Hanning Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Saving ◽  
Solar Modulation ◽  
Smart Windows ◽  
Critical Response

scholarly journals Energy-Efficient Smart Window Based on Thermochromic Hydrogel with Ultrahigh Visible Transparency and Unprecedented Infrared Transmittance Modulation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rong Zhang ◽  
Bo Xiang ◽  
Min Feng ◽  
Liru Xia ◽  
Lei Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Saving ◽  
Superior Performance ◽  
Significant Advance ◽  
Solar Modulation ◽  
Smart Window ◽  
Smart Windows ◽  
Responsive Materials ◽  
Infrared Transmittance ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Glass Panels

Abstract Both high visible transparency and strong solar modulating ability are highly required for energy-saving smart windows, but conventional responsive materials usually have low transparency and narrow solar transmittance range. Herein, we report a significant advance toward the design and fabrication of responsive smart windows by trapping novel V0.8W0.2O2@SiO2 doped poly(N-isopropyl acrylamide) (PNIPAm) thermochromic liquid hydrogel within two glass panels. The smart window is highly transparent to allow solar transmittance at low temperatures, while turns opaque automatically to cut off solar energy gain when exposed in sunlight. With a remarkably low content (1.0wt‰) of dopant, V0.8W0.2O2@SiO2/PNIPAm (VSP) hydrogels exhibit ultrahigh luminous transmittance Tlum of 92.48% and solar modulation ∆Tsol of 77.20%. The superior performance is mainly attributed to that V0.8W0.2O2@SiO2 doping induces PNIPAm particles’ size reduction and internal structure change. W-doping decreases the phase transition temperature (Tc) of VO2 from 68 ºC to ~30 ºC (close to the Tc of PNIPAm), contributing to an unprecedented infrared transmittance modulation. Especially, the smart window shows excellent energy-saving during daytime outdoor demonstrations where practically achievable cooling temperature reaches up to 15.1 ºC. In addition, the smart window exhibits outstanding stability, as embodied by unchanged optical performance even after 100 transparency-opaqueness reversible cycles. This new type of thermochromic hydrogel offering unique advantages of shape-independence, scalability together with soundproof functionality promises potential applications in energy-saving buildings and greenhouses.

A Dual-Responsive Nanocomposite toward Climate-Adaptable Solar Modulation for Energy-Saving Smart Windows

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 6054-6063 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heng Yeong Lee ◽  
Yufeng Cai ◽  
Shuguang Bi ◽  
Yen Nan Liang ◽  
Yujie Song ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Saving ◽  
Solar Modulation ◽  
Smart Windows ◽  
Dual Responsive

Influence of partial pressure of oxygen on thermochromic performance of VO2 thin films by RF magnetron sputtering

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (28) ◽  
pp. 1950349 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pengfei Guo ◽  
Caijuan Liu ◽  
Junhui Liu ◽  
Ruoping Li ◽  
Mingju Huang
Keyword(s):  
Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Partial Pressure ◽  
Rf Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Solar Modulation ◽  
Partial Pressure Of Oxygen ◽  
Smart Windows ◽  
Glass Substrates ◽  
Partial Pressures ◽  
Phase Surface ◽  
Vo2 Thin Films

In order to obtain a material with high solar modulation ability [Formula: see text] and crystalline quality, [Formula: see text] films were prepared on quartz glass substrates using RF magnetron sputtering under various oxygen partial pressures. Their phase, surface, transmittance, and film sheet resistance properties were analyzed. As the oxygen partial pressure increased, the luminous transmittance [Formula: see text] of the film increased to as high as 55.6%, while the [Formula: see text] first increased to a maximum of 10.8% and then decreased. This paper is a meaningful aid in the application of [Formula: see text] films to smart windows.

PAM-PNIPAM/W-doped VO2 thermochromic hydrogel film with high solar modulation capability for smart windows deployment

2019 ◽  
Vol 97 ◽  
pp. 109367 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiang He ◽  
Yongjuan Wang ◽  
Yuming Zhou ◽  
Man He ◽  
Ran Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Modulation ◽  
Smart Windows ◽  
Hydrogel Film

Designable Phase Transition Temperature of VO2 Co-Doped with Nb and W Elements for Smart Window Application

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (11) ◽  
pp. 7185-7191
Author(s):  
Hee Jung Kim ◽  
Dong Kyu Roh ◽  
Jung Whan Yoo ◽  
Dae-Sung Kim
Keyword(s):  
Phase Transition ◽  
Transition Temperature ◽  
Phase Transition Temperature ◽  
Solar Modulation ◽  
Smart Window ◽  
Smart Windows ◽  
Co Doping ◽  
Window Applications ◽  
Nb Dopant ◽  
Co Doped

Monoclinic vanadium dioxide (VO2 (M)) particles co-doped with niobium and tungsten, with potential application in smart windows, were synthesized by hydrolysis and subsequent thermal decomposition of vanadyl sulfate. All the doped VO2 particles exhibited a monoclinic crystalline phase and the critical phase transition temperature (Tc) of VO2 (M) was adjusted by Nb and W co-doping. The Tc of Nb-doped VO2 (M) decreased at a rate of approximately 10 °C/at% Nb dopant, and the transition temperature could also be accurately controlled to room temperature (about 27 °C) by co-doping with Nb and W. A film prepared using co-doped VO2 (M) particles showed a solar modulation ability of ~18% and a luminous transmittance of 40%, indicating that the co-doped VO2 (M) particles represent suitable candidates for smart window applications.

scholarly journals Acid Solution Processed VO2-Based Composite Films with Enhanced Thermochromic Properties for Smart Windows

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (17) ◽  
pp. 4927
Author(s):  
Zhe Wang ◽  
Bin Li ◽  
Shouqin Tian ◽  
Baoshun Liu ◽  
Xiujian Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acid Solution ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Solution Process ◽  
Localized Surface Plasmon ◽  
Solar Modulation ◽  
Smart Windows ◽  
Nir Light ◽  
Thermochromic Material ◽  
Thermochromic Properties

As a typical thermochromic material, VO2 coatings can be applied to smart windows by modulating the transmission of near infrared (NIR) light via phase transition. However, the inherent undesirable luminous transmittance (Tlum) and solar modulation efficiency (ΔTsol) of pure VO2 impede its practical application. In order to solve this problem, the porous VO2 based composite film was prepared by magnetron sputtering and subsequent acid solution process with Zn2V2O7 particles used as a sacrificial template to create pores, which showed excellent Tlum (72.1%) and enhanced ΔTsol (10.7%) compared with pure VO2 film. It was demonstrated that the porous structure of the film caused by acid solution process could improve the Tlum obviously and the isolated VO2 nanoparticles presented strong localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) effects to enhance the ΔTsol. Therefore, this method will provide a facile way to prepare VO2 based films with excellent thermochromic performance and thus promote the application of the VO2 based films in smart windows.

Chronic Laser Exposure Effects on Rabbit Retina

1972 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. 54-55
Author(s):  
Burton B. Silver ◽  
Theodore Lawwill
Keyword(s):  
Laser Irradiation ◽  
Laser Light ◽  
Broad Band ◽  
Argon Laser ◽  
Atropine Sulfate ◽  
Ultrastructural Changes ◽  
Laser Exposure ◽  
Rabbit Retina ◽  
Histological Changes ◽  
Threshold Doses

Dutch-belted 1 to 2.5 kg anesthetized rabbits were exposed to either xenon or argon laser light administered in a broad band, designed to cover large areas of the retina. For laser exposure, the pupil was dilated with atropine sulfate 1% and pheny lephrine 10%. All of the laser generated power was within a band centered at 5145.0 Anstroms. Established threshold for 4 hour exposures to laser irradiation are in the order of 25-35 microwatts/cm2. Animals examined for ultrastructural changes received 4 hour threshold doses. These animals exhibited ERG, opthalmascopic, and histological changes consistent with threshold damage.One month following exposure the rabbits were killed with pentobarbitol. The eyes were immediately enucleated and dissected while bathed in 3% phosphate buffered gluteraldehyde.

Real-ear Masking Calibration for Portable Pure-Tone Audiometers

1984 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 289-294
Author(s):  
Martin S. Robinette ◽  
Robert H. Brey
Keyword(s):  
Pure Tone ◽  
Broad Band ◽  
Resistive Network ◽  
Many Instruments

A transformer mixing network is described which allows the calibration of broad-band masking for portable audiometers that lack a built-in mixing network. For many instruments the transformer network is preferable to the resistive network previously published.

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