Abstract:
Provided are a light modulation device and a use thereof. The light modulation device may apply an external signal by a composite layer having a high transmittance in a visible region, a low transmittance in an infrared region and a low sheet resistance. Such a light modulation device may be applied in various uses such as a smart window, a window protecting film, a flexible display element, an active retarder for displaying a 3D image or a viewing angle control film.
Abstract:
The present application relates to an optical element. The exemplary optical element may have a variable transmittance by whether an external signal is applied or not. Also, since the optical element may apply the external signal by using a composite layer having a low transmittance to light in an infrared region, the optical element may block heat, and save energy. Such an optical element may be usefully employed in various optical devices, for example, a sunroof.
Abstract:
Provided are infrared films comprising a substrate, a layer of an aminium radical cation compound in a crystalline state and an organic polymer selected from the group consisting of a divinyl ether polymer, a fluoropolymer, and a silicone polymer, and, optionally, a water repellent layer overlying the layer of the aminium compound. Such infrared films are stable in their optical properties and useful for security markings, test strips for analysis of fluids, and other optical articles for detection in the infrared. Also provided are methods for making such infrared films.
Abstract:
Provided are a light modulation device and a use thereof. The light modulation device may apply an external signal by a composite layer having a high transmittance in a visible region, a low transmittance in an infrared region and a low sheet resistance. Such a light modulation device may be applied in various uses such as a smart window, a window protecting film, a flexible display element, an active retarder for displaying a 3D image or a viewing angle control film.
Abstract:
Transparent structures, electrochromic devices, and methods for making such structures/devices are provided. A transparent structure may include a transparent substrate having a plurality of micro- or nano-scale structures, at least one substance configured to block near-infrared or infrared radiation and partially cover at least substantial portions of the substrate and the plurality of micro- or nano-scale structures, and at least one photocatalyst configured to at least partially cover an outermost surface of the transparent structure.