A new metamaterial is not only more transparent to light, but adds privacy, cools the room inside, and automatically cleans itself. Known as a Polymer-based Micro-photonic Multi-functional ...

Window technology has advanced over the last couple of decades and has led to the introduction of several exciting innovations. Modern windows are designed to save energy, reduce sound, or provide an ...

Glare-free windows could be made from a material studded with billions of tiny metal patches. This makes a one-way window that is matte – it looks opaque, reflecting barely 1 per cent of light from ...

Glass with incredibly thin layers is an appealing concept for several engineering applications. For instance, coating steel components in glass could provide corrosion protection, whereas overlaying ...

Changing the chemical composition of glass, such as through the use of glass modifiers, can alter almost all of its properties, allowing the production of high-resistance electrical components and ...