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Fig. 8: Silica nanoparticles embedded in an organic polymer matrix.

Architectural glass is a frequently used material in different parts of modern buildings. Especially the use of sheet glass as facade cladding is widespread in non-residential buildings (Fig...

A simple low-e coating is shown in fig. 4. It is based on a thin silver nanocoating surrounded by dielectric layers. The insulating properties can be even enhanced by repeating the layer stack of fig 4. The typical thickness of each individual layer is in the range of several 10 nm or less. Silver looses its metallic appearance when going to ultra-thin...

This invisible film takes on a deep blue colour when it comes into contact with smallest amounts of hydrogen. The colour is bleached away if oxygen is introduced (Fig...

Since 2001 self-cleaning windows based on TiO2 are on the European market (Pilkington Active) Fig...

Photocatalytic principle has also been applied to clay roof tiles (Fig...

Both methods reduce the reflection...