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The ceramic and metallic window films usually cost 50-100+ percent more than regular window film but they can reduce energy transmission by as much as 80 percent. [4] Ceramic window films cost slightly more but provide a substantial increase by reflecting and absorbing infrared radiation (IR or radiant heat).
Some smart windows can self-adapt to heat or cool for energy conservation in buildings. [5] [6] [7] Smart windows can eliminate the need for blinds, shades or window treatments. [8] Some effects can be obtained by laminating smart film or switchable film onto flat surfaces using glass, acrylic or polycarbonate laminates. [9]
In the early 1990s, the most successful ceramics tint in the market was made using Titanium Nitride(TiN). During the same period, Japanese window films manufacturers figured that Antimony Tin Oxide(ATO) could be added to window films to achieve higher visible light transmission(VLT) at a lower cost, as compared to TiN, given the same heat reduction.
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[19] [3] Upon activation of the low-voltage direct current electrical signal, the materials in the insulating glass changes from transparent to up to 99% tinted for visible wavelengths. [20] [21] The technology is designed to facilitate the entry of natural light into buildings and, when tinted, reduces glare and deflects infrared radiation.
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