Development of gasochromic sheets using thin-film switchable mirror coatings

Abstract

A switchable mirror thin film, which can switch between a transparent and a mirrored state, can play a key role in decreasing heating and cooling loads when incorporated into smart windows. In our research group, we have undertaken the development of switchable mirror sheets utilizing the gasochromic method for switching, culminating in the successful creation of a multilayer thin film structure with practical performance and the innovation of a switching system. This article presents the research and development process, emphasizing the materials obtained alongside their corresponding performance characteristics.