August 28, 2004

Smart Windows

Smart glass blocks infrared when heat is on

22:00 09 August 04
NewScientist.com news service
Glass that blocks out heat but not light when a room starts getting excessively warm has been developed by UK scientists.

At most room temperatures the glass lets both visible and infrared light pass through. But above 29°C, a substance coating the glass undergoes a chemical change causing it to block infrared light. This will prevent room from overheating in bright sunshine or if temperatures outside start to soar.

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Posted by sciencegrrl at August 28, 2004 01:09 PM
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