An electrical engineering professor from UC, Jason Heikenfeld, says he's developed a tunable window tint for residential and commercial applications. The product can not only be dimmed from clear to shaded and change colors, but it also has the ability to vary the light transmittance from clear to opaque, achieving privacy for the user as well.
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| The coating has the ability to allow light... |
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Heikenfeld says his creation is not only comparable to traditional window film performance, but offers more flexibility.
According to a press release put out by UC, it was a “challenge” to keep the cost of the new material under $30 per square foot. Heikenfeld also says that the initial market for the film will be automotive and will have a 10-year lifespan in that application. For residential and commercial buildings, it will last 20 years, he says.
Installation procedures and solar specifications are still unknown but Florida Window Films is keeping up-to-date on all solar heat gain control products and is looking forward to becoming a leader on this type of glass technology.
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