Abstract
We propose a high-density porous film capable of adjusting light scattering through a mechanical compression. We create a water-in-polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) emulsion with a high concentration of water by incorporating silicone oil as a surfactant. The porous PDMS film produced through thermal curing and evaporation of water of the emulsion shows a highly efficient control of light scattering in a thin film configuration due to high density porosity. This simple and straightforward manufacturing process for the proposed device may enable the control of light in buildings, automotive, and aerospace industries.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 165-170 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Polymer (Korea) |
| Volume | 48 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Mar 2024 |
Keywords
- light scattering
- mechanical smart windows
- optical transmittance
- porous polydimethylsiloxane film
- water-in-polydimethylsiloxane emulsion