Smart windows with nanoporous structures templated by liquid crystals

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivan I. Smalyukh
Keyword(s):  
Liquid Crystals ◽  
Smart Windows ◽  
Nanoporous Structures

Electroconvection in Zwitterion‐Doped Nematic Liquid Crystals and Application as Smart Windows

2020 ◽  
pp. 2001465
Author(s):  
Yi Zhang ◽  
Xiulan Yang ◽  
Yuanyuan Zhan ◽  
Yang Zhang ◽  
Jialin He ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Liquid Crystals ◽  
Nematic Liquid Crystals ◽  
Smart Windows

Smart windows using polymer-networked liquid crystals doped with push-pull azobenzene

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seung-Won Oh ◽  
Jong-Min Baek ◽  
Sang-Hyeok Kim ◽  
Tae-Hoon Yoon
Keyword(s):  
Liquid Crystals ◽  
Smart Windows

Research progress of smart windows based on polymer stabilized liquid crystals

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (9) ◽  
pp. 1225-1238
Author(s):  
Yi-yu ZHANG ◽  
◽  
Chun-feng SONG ◽  
Jin-bao GUO
Keyword(s):  
Liquid Crystals ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Smart Windows ◽  
Polymer Stabilized

scholarly journals Photo-responsive dye-doped liquid crystals for smart windows

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 4480 ◽  
Author(s):  
Javed Rouf Talukder ◽  
Yun-Han Lee ◽  
Shin-Tson Wu
Keyword(s):  
Liquid Crystals ◽  
Smart Windows

scholarly journals Smart Window Based on Angular-Selective Absorption of Solar Radiation with Guest–Host Liquid Crystals

Crystals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 131
Author(s):  
Seong-Min Ji ◽  
Seung-Won Oh ◽  
Tae-Hoon Yoon
Keyword(s):  
Liquid Crystal ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Liquid Crystals ◽  
Solar Radiation ◽  
Applied Voltage ◽  
Incident Light ◽  
Selective Absorption ◽  
Smart Window ◽  
Direct Sunlight ◽  
Smart Windows

In this study, we analyzed angular-selective absorption in a guest–host liquid crystal (GHLC) cell for its application in smart windows. For reducing the energy consumption, angular-selective absorption is desired because the light transmitted through windows during the daytime is predominantly incident obliquely from direct sunlight. Owing to the absorption anisotropy of guest dichroic dyes, a GHLC cell can absorb the obliquely incident light, while allowing people to see through windows in a normal view. Therefore, the cell can provide a comfortable environment for occupants, and reduce the energy required for cooling by blocking the solar heat incident from the oblique direction. The GHLC cell can be switched between the transparent and opaque states for a normal view. The rising (falling) time was 6.1 (80.5) ms when the applied voltage was 10 V.

scholarly journals Reverse Mode Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal-based Smart Windows: A Progress Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 03 (04) ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
Yang Zhang ◽  
◽  
Jiawen Chen ◽  
Xiaowen Hu ◽  
Wei Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Liquid Crystal ◽  
Liquid Crystals ◽  
Material Design ◽  
Smart Window ◽  
Smart Windows ◽  
Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal ◽  
Reverse Mode ◽  
Polymer Dispersed ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Polymer Stabilized

The reverse mode polymer dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) is an emerging smart window technology. Unlike traditional PDLCs, a reverse mode PDLC can be transparent and opaque in the absence and presence of an external electric field. This report provides a brief introduction to several reverse modes PDLC smart window technologies, focusing on polymer-stabilized liquid crystals (PSLCs). The systems based on electrohydrodynamic instability (EHDI) of liquid crystals have also been discussed. The working principles, mode of material design, and recent developments are presented for each technology. The current obstacles have also been pointed out. The prospects of smart windows have also been presented.

scholarly journals Acrylate-assisted fractal nanostructured polymer dispersed liquid crystal droplet based vibrant colored smart-windows

RSC Advances ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (22) ◽  
pp. 12645-12655 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunil Kumar ◽  
Hyeryeon Hong ◽  
Woosuk Choi ◽  
Imtisal Akhtar ◽  
Malik Abdul Rehman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Liquid Crystal ◽  
Liquid Crystals ◽  
Smart Windows ◽  
Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal ◽  
Liquid Crystal Droplet ◽  
Nanostructured Polymer ◽  
Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystals ◽  
Polymer Dispersed

Vibrant colored smart-windows were fabricated based on acrylate-assisted fractal nanostructured polymer dispersed liquid crystals.

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