Thursday, 30 March 2023
New polymer-paraffin films for smart windows improve responsiveness and scalability
A study published in ‘Chemical Engineering Journal’ and led by researchers from ICN2 and UAB proposes a novel composite material that allows modulating sunlight transmittance in smart windows in response to different stimuli. Being cost-effective, stable, flexible, and scalable, the polymer-paraffin films developed by the authors can help to reduce energy consumption in buildings, among other possible applications.
