Photo‐crosslinkable NIR‐absorbing window with environmental stability
Abstract
Purpose
The authors aimed to develop environmentally stable NIR‐absorbing windows by blending a near‐infrared (NIR)‐absorbing dye and a photo‐crosslinkable polymer.
Design/methodology/approach
To prepare an environmentally stable NIR‐absorbing window, a NIR‐absorbing dye was mixed with crosslinkable poly(vinyl cinnamate) (PVCn). The crosslinking of PVCn was carried out by photo‐dimerisation reaction of cinnamate with UV‐exposure at a wavelength of 254 nm for 4 min.
Findings
The resistance of the photo‐crosslinked hybrid films against humidity, heat, and ultraviolet radiation damage was improved dramatically relative to the pristine NIR‐absorbing dye. These improvements result from the protection of NIR‐absorbing dye to moisture exposure in the presence of the polymer network.
Originality/value
The simple and practical method resulted in a dramatic improvement in the environmental stability of NIR‐absorbing window.
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Citation
Hwang, H., Sung Kang, M., Hun Han, J., Shin, K. and Ho Cho, J. (2013), "Photo‐crosslinkable NIR‐absorbing window with environmental stability", Pigment & Resin Technology, Vol. 42 No. 3, pp. 170-174. https://doi.org/10.1108/03699421311317334
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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