electrochromic
Electrically variable opacity
Electrochromic describes materials that change color or opacity when an electric current is applied.
The technology appears in smart windows that tint on demand, auto-dimming rearview mirrors, and displays: The electrochromic glass darkened to block the afternoon sun.
The change is reversible—remove the current and the material returns to its original state.
Applying light color
- opacityImpermeability to light
- translucencyPermitting diffused light passage
- transparencyState of being see-through
- absorptionProcess of taking in
reflectivity · wavelength · dimming · shading · clarity · darkening · bleaching · modulation
Electrical contact points
- conductivityAbility to carry current
- thin-filmUltra-shallow material layer
- voltageElectrical potential difference
- redoxElectron transfer chemistry
oxidation · reduction · reversibility · cycling · electrodeposition · intercalation
Ultrafine material fragments
- thin-filmUltra-shallow material layer
- coatingsApplied surface layers
- substratesUnderlying supporting materials
- solid-stateUsing semiconductors, not tubes
Using sunshine indoors
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- LEEDGreen architecture certification
- net-zeroBalanced emissions state
tinting
Applying light color
- opacityImpermeability to light
- translucencyPermitting diffused light passage
- transparencyState of being see-through
absorption · reflectivity · wavelength · dimming · shading · clarity · darkening · bleaching · modulation
electrodes
Electrical contact points
- conductivityAbility to carry current
- thin-filmUltra-shallow material layer
- voltageElectrical potential difference
redox · oxidation · reduction · reversibility · cycling · electrodeposition · intercalation
nanoparticles
Ultrafine material fragments
- thin-filmUltra-shallow material layer
- coatingsApplied surface layers
- substratesUnderlying supporting materials
daylighting
Using sunshine indoors
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- LEEDGreen architecture certification
- net-zeroBalanced emissions state
skylights
Overhead glass openings
- sunroofsRetractable automotive ceiling panels
- facadesMisleading external appearances
- e-paperReflective digital display medium
eyewear · goggles · visors · partitions · antiglare
electrochromicpassive
Not actively participating
static · non-responsive · inert · fixed · unchanging
electro, chrome, electric, electrical, electricity, electron, electronic, electronics, electrode