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Researchers at Bengaluru’s Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Science have developed a novel system for confining liquid crystals within what’s known as hierarchical double networks of polymers. The result? On-demand switchable smart windows that toggle between low and high transmittance states, all while consuming minimal energy. The unique structure of the double network, created using independently controlled stimuli of light and temperature, not only confines the liquid crystal but also allows for electrical switching. The findings offer intriguing implications for low-energy smart windows that can switch between high and low haze states with excellent spatial resolution. This groundbreaking technology could revolutionize energy efficiency in buildings of the future.
(Source: Department Of Science & Technology)
