| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6536356 | Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells | 2013 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
A transparent, bio-inspired, convective cooling layer for building windows and solar panels has been developed to help reduce heating by solar absorption. The windows contain a vasculature network of millimeter-scale, fluid-filled channels. The design maintains a continuous flow of water to directly cool the window surface or change the optical absorption.
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Authors
Benjamin D. Hatton, Ian Wheeldon, Matthew J. Hancock, Mathias Kolle, Joanna Aizenberg, Donald E. Ingber,