Abstract
A hybrid chemical vapour deposition strategy is presented as a facile route for the production of vanadium dioxide nano-composite thin films. The effect of the inclusion of gold nano-particles and the use of a surfactant molecule; tetraoctylammonium bromide (TOAB), is discussed. The films are fully characterised and it is shown that micro-structural changes lead to an enhancement of thermochromic properties, whilst gold nano-particles lead to a change in the films optical properties. Optical data is used in building energy simulation studies to elucidate the films potential as an energy saving coating for architectural glazing.
Lingua originale | English |
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pagine (da-a) | 773-780 |
Numero di pagine | 8 |
Rivista | ECS Transactions |
Volume | 25(8) |
Stato di pubblicazione | Published - 2009 |
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