Abstract
Surface engineering is an effective method to improve the thermochromic performance of VO2. In this paper, an acid-etching top down method was proposed to tailor the VO2 surface morphology from the continuous dense-packed surface to patterned structure, which exhibited the enhanced integrated visible transmittance (Tlum) and the enlarged solar modulating abilities (ΔTsol). Moreover, a self-patterning approach was also illustrated to improve the thermochromic properties. The proposed surface engineering methods represent a facile and cost-effective approach for enhancing thermochromic properties that could promote the application of VO2 thin films in smart windows.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 529-535 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Colloid and Interface Science |
Volume | 512 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 15 Feb 2018 |
Keywords
- Acid etching: Smart window
- Surface engineering
- Thermochromic properties
- Vanadium dioxide
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Biomaterials
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Colloid and Surface Chemistry