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14 October 1997 International advances in chromogenic switching technology
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The developing field of switchable chromogenic materials for smart windows and other large-area applications is discussed. A selection of switchable glazing devices that change color electrically are detailed. The types of devices covered are the electrochromic which color electronically, covering electrochromic, dispersed liquid crystal and dispersed particle glazing that switch under an applied electric field. Device structures and switching characteristics are compared. The status of prototype and commercial devices from commercial and university labs through out the world are covered. A discussion of the future of this technology is made including areas of necessary development for the realization of large area glazing in excess of 1 m2.
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Carl M. Lampert "International advances in chromogenic switching technology", Proc. SPIE 3138, Optical Materials Technology for Energy Efficiency and Solar Energy Conversion XV, (14 October 1997); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.290213
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KEYWORDS
Liquid crystals

Glasses

Mirrors

Particles

Switching

Buildings

Polymers

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