New intelligent multifunctional SiO2/VO2 composite films with enhanced infrared light regulation performance, solar modulation capability, and superhydrophobicity

Highly transparent, energy-saving, and superhydrophobic nanostructured SiO2/VO2 composite films have been fabricated using a sol–gel method. These composite films are composed of an underlying infrared (IR)-regulating VO2 layer and a top protective layer that consists of SiO2 nanoparticles. Experime...

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Main Authors: Chao Wang, Li Zhao, Zihui Liang, Binghai Dong, Li Wan, Shimin Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-12-01
Series:Science and Technology of Advanced Materials
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14686996.2017.1360752