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Transparent wooden smart window blocks 100% UV light without using electricity
Researchers develop transparent wood windows that regulate light, block UV rays, and cut energy use without electricity.
The transparent wood is not only promising for indoor illumination and a healthy lifestyle, but also protects privacy at night CHUNGCHEONG, South Korea, /PRNewswire/ -- Environmentally friendly ...
Have you ever wondered how a pine cone knows when to open and close? It's not magic, it's science. Now, researchers have taken this cue from nature to create something pretty cool for our homes. Let's ...
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Smart transparent woods can block UV and save energy
Environmentally friendly buildings are highly attractive for sustainable development and efficient energy consumption.
o Recently, with the significant increase in cooling demand due to global warming, a vast amount of energy is being consumed for heat management inside buildings. Existing windows, which have a high ...
Researchers created smart windows using carbon nanotubes that block or pass infrared light, cutting heat gain by 50% with low-power operation. (Nanowerk News) Half of the sun's radiant energy falls ...
NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Report with the AI impact on market trends - The global smart windows market size is estimated to grow by USD 3.80 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio ...
(Nanowerk News) Windows serve as crucial interfaces between indoor environments and the outside world but are also key entry points for harmful light and electromagnetic (EM) waves. Typically, ...
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