Nanostructured Electrochromic Materials for Smart Switchable Windows [Hardcover]

This book focuses on next-generation smart windows which can change their optical-physical properties by reflecting and/or transmitting incoming light radiation to attain comfortable indoor temperatures throughout the year.

Offers in-depth discussion of a range of materials and devices related to different technologies used in manufacturing smart windows

Discusses basic principles, materials synthesis and thin film fabrication, and optical and electrochemical characterization techniques

1. Introduction. 2. Electrochromic Windows. 3. Electrochromic Materials. 4. Electrolytes. 5. Electrochromic Thin Film Fabrication Techniques. 6. Conclusins and Outlook. 7. References.Nanostructured Materials for Smart Switchable Windows addresses different techniques and materials used in smart windows including basic principles, materials synthesis and thin film fabrication, and optical and electrochemical characterization techniques followed in laboratories and in industry.

Avinash Balakrishnan joined as Manager at Suzlon Energy Limited in 2016, where he is heading the Materials Laboratory for Suzlon Blade Technology vertical. He did his PhD and M.S in Materials Engineering from Paichai University, S.Korea. He is an alumnus of National Institute of Technology, Karnataka, where he completed his Bachelors in Metallurgical Engineering. Dr. Balakrishnan has received several prestigious fellowships and travel grants throughout his academic career that includes KOSEF fellowship to pursue his masters (2003), Korea Research Foundation Fellowship to pursue his PhD (2005) and CEFIPRA postdoctoral fellowship (2008). His past professional experience also includes being research scientist at Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS), South Korea where he extensively worked on ceramic materials for structural and high temperature applications. .