Objective
- Fabrication of transparent IR-absorbing hardcoatings by wet coating techniques
Method
- inorganic-organic nanocomposite coating materials prepared by the sol-gel-process
- permanent IR-absorbence by incorporation of inorganic nanoparticles, which are not
absorbing in the visible range
Results
- high optical transparency
- excellent scratch and abrasion resistance
- good adhesion on glass and plastics after suitable pretreatment
- permanent IR protection
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Applications
- transparent scratch resistant coatings in order to reduce the IR-permeability of
construction elements
- automotive, facades, construction
Advantages
- reduced IR-transparency
- protection against heating up by IR-radiation
- opens up the possibility for new concepts like „intelligent" windows
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Laboratory Technology
