Assessment of Gel-Based Thermochromic Glazing for Energy Efficiency in Architectural Applications

Zeng, Kai; Xue, Chang; Wu, Jinbo; Wen, Weijia

doi:10.3390/ma17164047

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Assessment of Gel-Based Thermochromic Glazing for Energy Efficiency in Architectural Applications

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Kai Zeng

^1,*,

Chang Xue

^1,*,

Jinbo Wu

^1,2 and

Weijia Wen

^1,3,*

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Materials Genome Institute, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China

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Faculty of Materials Science, Shenzhen MSU-BIT University, Shenzhen 518115, China

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Department of Physics, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong

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Materials 2024, 17(16), 4047; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17164047

Submission received: 28 June 2024 / Revised: 2 August 2024 / Accepted: 13 August 2024 / Published: 14 August 2024

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Exploring Innovative Sustainable Building Materials for a Greener Future)

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With the increasing global focus on energy efficiency and environmental sustainability, intelligent building materials such as thermochromic glazing have emerged as a hot topic of research. The intent of this paper is to explore the utilization of gel-type thermochromic glazing within the realm of architectural energy conservation calculations. It conducts an exhaustive examination of the material’s attributes, its capacity for energy savings, and the obstacles encountered in real-world applications. Through simulation studies and case analyses, this paper assesses the energy efficiency of gel-type thermochromic glazing across various climates and suggests strategies for optimization. The study revealed that the incorporation of gel-based thermochromic glazing leads to a marked reduction in energy usage within buildings, an improvement in indoor comfort levels, and significant environmental advantages.

Keywords: thermochromic glazing; architectural energy conservation; intelligent materials; energy efficiency; environmental sustainability

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Zeng, K.; Xue, C.; Wu, J.; Wen, W. Assessment of Gel-Based Thermochromic Glazing for Energy Efficiency in Architectural Applications. Materials 2024, 17, 4047. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17164047

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Zeng K, Xue C, Wu J, Wen W. Assessment of Gel-Based Thermochromic Glazing for Energy Efficiency in Architectural Applications. Materials. 2024; 17(16):4047. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17164047

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Zeng, Kai, Chang Xue, Jinbo Wu, and Weijia Wen. 2024. "Assessment of Gel-Based Thermochromic Glazing for Energy Efficiency in Architectural Applications" Materials 17, no. 16: 4047. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17164047

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Zeng, K., Xue, C., Wu, J., & Wen, W. (2024). Assessment of Gel-Based Thermochromic Glazing for Energy Efficiency in Architectural Applications. Materials, 17(16), 4047. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17164047

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