Nanostructured electrochromic materials for smart switchable windows

This book focuses on next-generation smart windows which can change their optical-physical properties by reflecting and/or transmitting incoming light radiation to attain comfortable indoor temperatures throughout the year. Offers in-depth discussion of a range of materials and devices related to different technologies used in manufacturing smart windowsDiscusses basic principles, materials synthesis and thin film fabrication, and optical and electrochemical characterization techniques "This book focuses on next-generation smart windows which can change their optical-physical properties by reflecting and/or transmitting incoming light radiation to attain comfortable indoor temperatures throughout the year. The book will address different techniques and materials used in smart windows in a simple way, including the basic principles, materials synthesis and thin film fabrication, optical and electrochemical characterization techniques followed in laboratories and in industry. The application-oriented perspective of the book will make it suitable to study solar energy conversion where research in nanomaterials can be extended to smart window applications"-- Provided by publisher Nanostructured Materials for Smart Switchable Windows addresses different techniques and materials used in smart windows including basic principles, materials synthesis and thin film fabrication, and optical and electrochemical characterization techniques followed in laboratories and in industry.