스마트 윈도우 응용을 위한 광 투과 조절 가능 다공성 엘라스토머 제작

In this study, we propose a smart window application based on a porous silicone elastomer film that can control light transmittance by compression. A porous elastomeric film was produced by emulsification of isopropyl alcohol aqueous solution in a platinum-catalyzed silicone known as an Ecoflex. It was shown that pores with a size of several hundred nanometers to several tens of micrometers induce light-scattering in the visible light region due to the difference in refractive index with the Ecoflex matrix, and the transmittance could be controlled as the pores were closed by applying compression on the film thickness. It was confirmed that the transmittance can be reversibly adjusted with a fast reaction rate of less than 1 second, and the deterioration is very small even in repeated driving. Furthermore, for smart window application, a press-type window with a porous Ecoflex film was demonstrated. The fabrication process is very simple and economically preferred, and it can be applied as a base technology for an energy-saving smart window that can maintain indoor temperature and illumination without electrical energy.