Electrochromic materials and devices for energy efficiency and human comfort in buildings: A critical review

CG Granqvist, MA Arvizu, İB Pehlivan, HY Qu… - Electrochimica …, 2018 - Elsevier
Electrochromic (EC) materials can be integrated in thin-film devices and used for modulating
optical transmittance. The technology has recently been implemented in large-area glazing …

Bio-optics and bio-inspired optical materials

S Tadepalli, JM Slocik, MK Gupta, RR Naik… - Chemical …, 2017 - ACS Publications
Through the use of the limited materials palette, optimally designed micro-and
nanostructures, and tightly regulated processes, nature demonstrates exquisite control of …

Recent progress and perspectives on bi-functional oxygen electrocatalysts for advanced rechargeable metal–air batteries

DU Lee, P Xu, ZP Cano, AG Kashkooli… - Journal of Materials …, 2016 - pubs.rsc.org
With continued dependence on carbon-based fuels and rising concerns of environmental
issues, the development of rechargeable metal–air batteries has recently gained …

Electrochromics for smart windows: Oxide-based thin films and devices

CG Granqvist - Thin solid films, 2014 - Elsevier
Electrochromic (EC) smart windows are able to vary their throughput of visible light and solar
energy by the application of an electrical voltage and are able to provide energy efficiency …

Dual-band electrochromic smart windows towards building energy conservation

T Bai, W Li, G Fu, Q Zhang, K Zhou, H Wang - Solar Energy Materials and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Windows play significant roles in today's buildings, allowing outside view and providing
occupants with daylight. However, windows are also often considered to be one of the …

Biopolymeric photonic structures: design, fabrication, and emerging applications

R Xiong, J Luan, S Kang, C Ye… - Chemical Society …, 2020 - pubs.rsc.org
Biological photonic structures can precisely control light propagation, scattering, and
emission via hierarchical structures and diverse chemistry, enabling biophotonic …

Integration of solar thermal collectors and heat pumps with thermal energy storage systems for building energy demand reduction: A comprehensive review

SM Vahidhosseini, S Rashidi, SH Hsu, WM Yan… - Journal of Energy …, 2024 - Elsevier
Solar energy, coupled with innovative technologies, holds the promise of propelling
buildings towards net-zero and carbon neutrality. In this regard, this review explores the …

Niobium tungsten oxides for electrochromic devices with long-term stability

C Wu, Z Shao, W Zhai, X Zhang, C Zhang, C Zhu… - ACS …, 2022 - ACS Publications
There is a keen interest in the use of electrochromic materials because they can regulate
light and heat, thereby reducing the cooling and heating energy. However, the long …

[HTML][HTML] Electrically tunable selective reflection of light from ultraviolet to visible and infrared by heliconical cholesterics

J Xiang, Y Li, Q Li, DA Paterson… - … (Deerfield Beach, Fla …, 2015 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
DOI: 10.1002/adma. 201500340 electric/magnetic field, heat, and light,[9] thus enabling
applications such as temperature indicators,[3] sensors of minute quantities of gases,[10, 11] …

Oxide electrochromics: An introduction to devices and materials

CG Granqvist - Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 2012 - Elsevier
Electrochromics is introduced as a key “green” technology for producing massive energy
savings in the built environment, jointly with indoor comfort and financial benefits. The paper …