# Assessment of Gel-Based Thermochromic Glazing for Energy Efficiency in Architectural Applications

**Authors:** Kai Zeng, Chang Xue, Jinbo Wu, Weijia Wen

PMC · DOI: 10.3390/ma17164047 · Materials · 2024-08-14

## TL;DR

This paper studies how gel-based thermochromic glazing can improve building energy efficiency and comfort.

## Contribution

The paper introduces a detailed assessment of gel-type thermochromic glazing for architectural energy conservation.

## Key findings

- Gel-based thermochromic glazing reduces building energy usage significantly.
- It improves indoor comfort and offers environmental benefits.
- Optimization strategies vary depending on climate conditions.

## Abstract

With the increasing global focus on energy efficiency and environmental sustainability, intelligent building materials such as thermochromic glazing have emerged as a hot topic of research. The intent of this paper is to explore the utilization of gel-type thermochromic glazing within the realm of architectural energy conservation calculations. It conducts an exhaustive examination of the material’s attributes, its capacity for energy savings, and the obstacles encountered in real-world applications. Through simulation studies and case analyses, this paper assesses the energy efficiency of gel-type thermochromic glazing across various climates and suggests strategies for optimization. The study revealed that the incorporation of gel-based thermochromic glazing leads to a marked reduction in energy usage within buildings, an improvement in indoor comfort levels, and significant environmental advantages.

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** Visual Comfort (MESH:D014786), injury to people or property (MESH:C000719191)
- **Chemicals:** polystyrene (MESH:D011137), PVB (MESH:C034483), N,N'-methylene bisacrylamide (MESH:C021221), Gel Thermochromic Glass (-), glycerol (MESH:D005990), W (MESH:D014414), water (MESH:D014867), mercury (MESH:D008628), polyethylene (MESH:D020959), acrylamide (MESH:D020106)

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