SMART GLASS

Green Technology
INTRODUCTION

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25% to 35% of energy wasted in buildings is

due to inefficient windows.

The California Energy Commission estimates

that around 40% of a typical buildings

cooling requirements are due to solar heat
gain through windows.

Windows are important factors in energy

efficient buildings.
ELECTROCHROMIC MATERIALS

HOW ELECTROCHROMIC WINDOWS WORK

Electrochromic windows are part of a new generation of technologies called switchable
glazing-or "smart" windows-which change the light transmittance, transparency, or shading
of windows in response to an environmental signal.

Electrochromic windows consist of up to seven layers

of materials and may be composed by a transparent conductor (TC), an electrochromic
coating (EC), an ionic conductor (IC) and a counter electrode (CE) between two glass
plates. The counter electrode may also have electrochromic properties, which enhances
the colour changes. The essential function of the device results from the transport of
hydrogen or lithium ions from an ion storage layer and through an ion-conducting layer,
injecting them into an electrochromic layer.
The electrochromic layer is typically tungsten oxide (WO3). Presence of the ions in the
electrochromic layer changes its optical properties, causing it to absorb visible light. The
large-scale result is that the window darkens.
Electrochromic windows are made by sandwiching several layers of materials
between two panes of glass. Here are the basic materials inside an electrochromic window
and the order you will find them in:

Glass or plastic panel

Conducting oxide

Electrochromic, such as tungsten oxide

Ion conductor/electrolyte

Ion storage

A second layer of conducting oxide

A second glass or plastic panel

Ions in the sandwiched electrochromic layer are what allow it to change from opaque to
transparent. It's these ions that allow it to absorb light. A power source is wired to the two
conducting oxide layers, and a voltage drives the ions from the ion storage layer, through
the ion conducting layer and into the electrochromic layer. This makes the glass opaque.
By shutting off the voltage, the ions are driven out of the electrochromic layers and into
the ion storage layer. When the ions leave the electrochromic layer, the window regains its
transparency.
GAINS

Passive solar energy relies on windows to let in beams of sunlight to use for heat. But what
happens in the summer months when you want to keep all that solar radiation out?
Awnings, shades and roof overhangs can cut down on that incoming light, but there's a
much cooler solution coming that promises to cut down on HVAC costs and change the way
we look at sunlight from indoors. It's called smart glass.
Smart glass, or electrochromic glass, uses a tiny burst of electricity to charge
ions on a window layer and change the amount of light it reflects. While low-emittance
windows that block some of the sun's radiation already exist, smart glass gives you the
ability to choose how much light you want to block. Tied into smart building control
systems, skyscrapers could have thousands of windows tint automatically during peak
hours and return to complete transparency in the evenings. Smart glass developers expect
a 25 percent reduction in HVAC costs thanks to the dynamic windows [source: Tested].
Electrochromic glass is still being perfected for commercial use, but expect to see more of
the glass in the coming years as competing developers bring this smart energy-saving
technology to the market.
ARCHITECTURAL GAINS
Architectural SPD products windows, skylights, doors and partitions are available as
laminated panels or insulated glass units for new construction, replacement and retrofit
projects. These products offer a distinctive blend of energy efficiency, user comfort and
security. Architectural products made with SPD technology

Eliminate blinds and shades

Preserve daytime and nighttime views

Allow people to enjoy shading on-demand

Minimize glare

Reduce heating and cooling requirements

Maximize daylighting

Maximize daylighting

TYPES OF SMART GLASS

Liquid Crystal Glass:
Liquid crystal glazing is the use of glass that allows you to switch between transparency
and translucence at the push of a button. The secret of the transformation between clear
glass and translucent glass is found in its Liquid Crystal Sheet. Liquid crystal glazing
comprises laminated glass, with a minimum of two clear or coloured sheets of glass and a
liquid crystal film, assembled between at least two plastic interlayers. In the off state,
the liquid crystals are not aligned, which prevents vision, yet allows light to pass through
the glass. When is it switched on, the liquid crystals align, turning the glass transparent
and allowing visibility. The change in transparency takes place within milliseconds

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A piece of glass can adjust the rate of light transmission by changing its transparency or
colour. This process is called a chromogenic one. There are several types of
chromogenics, namely, electrochromic, photochromic, thermochromic and gasochromic
etc. The most popular is electrochromic.
Low-E Glass:

Oldest of the "new" technologies, low-e

glass uses an ultra-thin metal oxide coating to maximize performance. Although the
coating itself is not visible, it limits solar heat gain while transmitting light. Depending on
a facility's location, facility managers can choose low-e glass that admits more solar heat
gain (in heating-dominated climates or for passive-solar use) or limits solar gain (for
cooling-dominated climates). According to DOE, low-e windows generally cost 10 to 15
percent more than regular windows but can reduce energy loss by as much as 30 to 50
percent.
Thermochromic Windows:

Thermochromic windows are the most advanced,

yet simplest, dynamic window technology available and are quickly growing in popularity
and being installed in many commercial, retail and residential buildings throughout the
world. The thermochromic glass simply uses heat from direct sunlight to tint the windows
when necessary. The more direct and intense the sunlight is on the glass the darker it will
become. This allows the windows to drastically reduce the heat load coming into the
building and because the glass transmission adapts continuously over a range of
temperatures, a natural balance and maximum use of daylighting is achieved. By design,
thermochromic windows help reduce glare, fading and noise, and increase safety.
Micro Blinds:

Micro-blindscurrently under development at the

National Research Council (Canada) control the amount of light passing through in
response to applied voltage. Micro-blinds are composed of rolled thin metal blinds on
glass. They are very small and thus practically invisible to the eye. The metal layer is
deposited by magnetron sputtering and patterned by laser or lithography process. The
glass substrate includes a thin layer of a transparent conductive oxide (TCO) layer. A thin
insulator is deposited between the rolled metal layer and the TCO layer for electrical
disconnection. With no applied voltage, the micro-blinds are rolled and let light pass
through. When there is a potential difference between the rolled metal layer and the
transparent conductive layer, the electric field formed between the two electrodes causes
the rolled micro-blinds to stretch out and thus block light. The micro-blinds have several
advantages, including switching speed (milliseconds), UV durability, customized
appearance and transmission. Theoretically, the blinds are simple and cost-effective to
fabricate.

References:
http://www.nanowerk.com/news/newsid=22837.php
http://www.josre.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Smart-Glass-by-Lori-Malins.pdf
http://www.antonio.licciulli.unisalento.it/tesine2003/ELECTROCHROMIC%20GLASS.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_glass