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Glass block windows can't seem to get outdated. Turns out they have great benefits you likely don't know about that make them ...
Researchers at IIT Indore are developing 'smart glass' using viologen-based porous organic polymers. This innovative material ...
Regular glass, meanwhile, emits around 84%. Importantly, the hydrogel-glass doesn’t look dimmer than regular glass – in fact, it actually lets slightly more light through.
In our window cleaning tests, against paper towels and newspapers, a damp microfiber cloth proved superior in getting a streak-free finish, especially for the final wipes on glass.
One thermochromic material that’s long been studied is vanadium dioxide (VO2), says materials scientist Harlan Byker, who founded the company Pleotint, a maker of dynamic window glass.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, "about 30% of a home's heating energy is lost through windows," but energy-efficient window treatments can help.
New material looks like frosted glass but lets in more light than a window The ultrathin coating is also self-cleaning and can cool ambient room temperature. Andrew Paul May 29, 2024 3:25 PM EDT ...
Window washing can be a tedious chore, so we spoke with experts to learn how to best clean glass doors and windows for a brighter, more improved home appearance.
Known as “humankind’s most important material,”1 glass is ubiquitous in our modern environment. It is used in the construction of skyscrapers, allowing light into our homes, working as an integral ...