Optically switchable smart windows with integrated photovoltaic devices

  • Hyun Keun Kwon
  • , Kyu Tae Lee
  • , Kahyun Hur
  • , Sung Hwan Moon
  • , Malik M. Quasim
  • , Timothy D. Wilkinson
  • , Ji Young Han
  • , Hyungduk Ko
  • , Il Ki Han
  • , Byoungnam Park
  • , Byoung Koun Min
  • , Byeong Kwon Ju
  • , Stephen M. Morris
  • , Richard H. Friend
  • , Doo Hyun Ko

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Abstract

An optically controlled energy-harvesting smart window that incorporates a semitransparent solar cell with a photosensitive liquid crystal (LC) layer is demonstrated. The LC layer can switch between a transparent (day mode) and an opaque (night mode) state depending upon the incident solar radiation. Combined with a photovoltaic cell, this window provides a template for future smart window systems.

Original languageEnglish
Article number1401347
JournalAdvanced Energy Materials
Volume5
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Feb 2015
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • liquid crystals
  • optical shutters
  • smart windows
  • transparent solar cells

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