Electrochromic films — like sunglasses for your windows? (IMAGE)

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Electrochromic films — like sunglasses for your windows?

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This electrochromic film’s color and optical properties change when the electric potential goes from 0 to 0.8 to 1.6 volts: Green helps reduce glare, and red enhances thermal insulation.

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Adapted from ACS Energy Letters 2024, DOI: 10.1021/acsenergylett.4c00492

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