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ELECTROCHROMIC WINDOWS

Reflections on surface morphology

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Electrochromic windows can reduce buildings’ energy demand and improve occupants’ comfort, yet they struggle to fully meet market needs. Now, researchers demonstrate that polymer additives improve light and solar heat modulation of reflective electrochromic windows, with potential for durable, large-scale and low-cost manufacturing.

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Fig. 1: The effect of polymer inhibitors on the metal film morphology and optical properties of the EC device.

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