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Advanced optical materials for energy efficiency and solar conversion

Conference ·
OSTI ID:6666754
Materials science properties of optical materials and coatings are discussed for a broad range of solar conversion and energy efficient uses. Coatings for windows and solar collectors - known as heat mirrors, selective absorbers and antireflection films - are covered in detail. The use of Drude theory to model heat mirrors is also discussed. Both Maxwell-Garnett and Bruggerman effective medium theories are related to bound theory for composite films. Other coatings and materials discussed include reflectors, fluorescent concentrator materials, holographic films, transparent insulation, cold mirrors, radiative cooling surfaces and optical switching films for windows. Application and use of each coating in various passive, active and photovoltaic conversion designs are also covered. 107 references.
Research Organization:
Lawrence Berkeley Lab., CA (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC03-76SF00098
OSTI ID:
6666754
Report Number(s):
LBL-14590; CONF-8206133-1; ON: DE83002560
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English