{"id":5259,"date":"2025-07-14T10:48:01","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T10:48:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scientificworld.org\/?p=5259"},"modified":"2025-07-14T10:58:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T10:58:32","slug":"new-transparent-coating-boosts-energy-efficiency-in-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scientificworld.org\/?p=5259","title":{"rendered":"New Transparent Coating Boosts Energy Efficiency in Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Researchers at Rice University and collaborators have developed a groundbreaking transparent coating for glass that significantly reduces heat loss through windows, offering potential energy savings, especially in colder climates. Published in&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.1002\/adma.202507557\"><em>Advanced Materials<\/em><\/a>, the carbon-doped boron nitride film reflects heat, resists environmental damage, and outperforms traditional low-emissivity (low-E) coatings by being durable enough for exterior use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The innovative coating was created using pulsed laser deposition, a room-temperature technique that bonds carbon-infused boron nitride to glass. This method avoids the high heat typically required for adhesive coatings, making the process more efficient. Simulations in cities like New York and Beijing showed the coating improves energy savings by 2.9% compared to existing alternatives\u2014a notable gain given the 4 billion square feet of windows installed annually in the U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike conventional low-E coatings, which degrade outdoors and must be placed indoors, this material withstands moisture, UV light, and temperature swings. &#8220;Adding carbon to boron nitride drastically lowers emissivity, transforming its performance,&#8221; explained Pulickel Ajayan, a senior author of the study. Emissivity measures how much heat a material radiates; lower values mean better insulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The team, including partners from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, highlighted the coating\u2019s versatility. It could also be applied to polymers, textiles, or even biological surfaces. Yi Long, a co-author, emphasized its outdoor durability: &#8220;This is the first low-E coating designed for exterior windows, offering superior energy savings in harsh environments.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Abhijit Biswas (Lead Author):<\/strong>\u00a0&#8220;Synthesizing boron nitride on glass at room temperature is a remarkable achievement.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shancheng Wang (Contributor):<\/strong>\u00a0&#8220;The transparency and low emissivity make this coating ideal for energy-efficient buildings in dense urban areas.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With its durability, energy-saving potential, and cost-effective raw materials, this coating could revolutionize window technology. Future research will focus on scaling production and exploring additional applications, promising broader impacts for sustainable construction.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Researchers at Rice University and collaborators have developed a groundbreaking transparent coating for glass that significantly reduces heat loss through windows, offering potential energy savings, especially in colder climates. Published in&nbsp;Advanced Materials, the carbon-doped boron nitride film reflects heat, resists environmental damage, and outperforms traditional low-emissivity (low-E) coatings by being durable enough for exterior use. 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