Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a multilayer composite that may include a multilayer composite that may include a first barrier layer and a first foam layer. The first foam layer may include a silicone-based matrix component, a flame retardant filler component, and an insulation filler component. The multilayer component may have a thickness of at least about 0.5 mm and no greater than about 10 mm. The multilayer component may also have a HBF flammability rating as measured according to ASTM D4986.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a foam layer that may include a silicone based matrix component, a flame retardant filler component, and an insulation filler component. The foam layer may have a thickness of at least about 0.5 mm and no greater than about 10 mm. The foam layer may further have a compression force deflection at 25% of at least about 5 kPa and not greater than about 500 kPa. The foam layer may also have a HBF flammability rating as measured according to ASTM D4986.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to optically transparent and IR reflecting films having a metal oxide based composite layer which can synergistically improve the optical properties, solar properties, and production speed of the whole composite.

Abstract: An electrochromic device can include a substrate; an electrochromic layer or a counter electrode layer over the substrate and including a mobile ion; a first transparent conductive layer over the substrate and including Ag. In one embodiment, the electrochromic device can include a barrier layer disposed between first transparent conductive layer and the electrochromic or counter electrode layer. In another embodiment, the electrochromic device can include means for preventing (1) the mobile ion from migrating into the first transparent conductive layer, (2) Ag from migrating into the electrochromic layer or counter electrode layer, or both (1) and (2). A process of forming an electrochromic device can include forming an electrochromic layer or a counter electrode layer over a substrate; forming a barrier layer; and forming a first transparent conductive layer over the substrate.

Abstract: An electrochromic device can include a substrate; an electrochromic layer or a counter electrode layer over the substrate and including a mobile ion; a first transparent conductive layer over the substrate and including Ag. In one embodiment, the electrochromic device can include a barrier layer disposed between first transparent conductive layer and the electrochromic or counter electrode layer. In another embodiment, the electrochromic device can include means for preventing (1) the mobile ion from migrating into the first transparent conductive layer, (2) Ag from migrating into the electrochromic layer or counter electrode layer, or both (1) and (2). A process of forming an electrochromic device can include forming an electrochromic layer or a counter electrode layer over a substrate; forming a barrier layer; and forming a first transparent conductive layer over the substrate.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to optically transparent and IR reflecting films having a metal oxide based composite layer which can synergistically improve the optical properties, solar properties, and production speed of the whole composite.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to optically transparent and IR reflecting films having a metal oxide based composite layer which can synergistically improve the optical properties, solar properties, and production speed of the whole composite.

Abstract: This multilayer component (11) for encapsulating an element (12) which is sensitive to air and/or moisture comprises an organic polymer layer (1) and at least one barrier stack (2). The barrier stack (2) comprises at least three successive thin layers (21-23) having alternately lower and higher degrees of crystallinity, the ratio of the degree of crystallinity of a layer of higher degree of crystallinity to the degree of crystallinity of a layer of lower degree of crystallinity being greater than or equal to 1.1.

Abstract: A multilayer membrane is intended to be used as an envelope for a thermal insulation panel, in particular a VIP-type panel. The multilayer membrane includes a support layer, at least one planarizing layer defining a planarized surface, and at least one thin metallic layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to solar control films containing a photochromic layer. For example, in certain embodiments, a solar control film includes a photochromic layer comprising an inorganic photochromic material and an infrared control layer.

Abstract: An electrochromic device can include a substrate; an electrochromic layer or a counter electrode layer over the substrate and including a mobile ion; a first transparent conductive layer over the substrate and including Ag. In one embodiment, the electrochromic device can include a barrier layer disposed between first transparent conductive layer and the electrochromic or counter electrode layer. In another embodiment, the electrochromic device can include means for preventing (1) the mobile ion from migrating into the first transparent conductive layer, (2) Ag from migrating into the electrochromic layer or counter electrode layer, or both (1) and (2). A process of forming an electrochromic device can include forming an electrochromic layer or a counter electrode layer over a substrate; forming a barrier layer; and forming a first transparent conductive layer over the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a functionalized substrate comprising a substrate (10) and a near infrared absorbing coating (20), wherein said near infrared absorbing coating (20) comprises near infrared absorbing nanoparticles (21) comprising indium, tin, zinc, antimony, aluminum, tungsten or mixtures thereof. In an embodiment, the near infrared absorbing coating (20) further includes an inorganic matrix (22, 23, 24).

Abstract: A luminous glazing unit includes a glass substrate, an additional element that is tinted an optical isolator between the glass substrate and the additional element, a light source, optically coupled to the glass substrate, and a light-extracting device associated with the glass substrate. The optical isolator includes a low-index film, made of fluoropolymer-based material which: has a refractive index n2 at 550 nm such that n1-n2 is at least 0.08, has a thickness e2 of at least 600 nm, is in optical contact with the first main face by a first lamination interlayer, based on a thermoplastic material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flexible film comprising a polymer substrate, a first transparent conductive oxide layer on the substrate, a gold-containing layer on the dielectric layer and an overlayer consisting of a dielectric layer or a second transparent conductive oxide layer on the gold-containing layer, wherein said first transparent conductive oxide layer is based on aluminum-doped zinc oxide.

Abstract: A luminous glazing unit includes a glass substrate, an additional element that is tinted an optical isolator between the glass substrate and the additional element, a light source, optically coupled to the glass substrate, and a light-extracting device associated with the glass substrate. The optical isolator includes a low-index film, made of fluoropolymer-based material which: has a refractive index n2 at 550 nm such that n1-n2 is at least 0.08, has a thickness e2 of at least 600 nm, is in optical contact with the first main face by a first lamination interlayer, based on a thermoplastic material.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to solar control films containing a photochromic layer. For example, in certain embodiments, a solar control film includes a photochromic layer comprising an inorganic photochromic material and an infrared control layer.

Abstract: A laminated support for flexible optoelectronic devices can include, in the order indicated, the following elements: a mineral glass sheet having a thickness of 300 microns or less and a refractive index n1 below 1.65, preferably below 1.60, ideally below 1.55, a diffusing adhesive layer, a uniaxially or biaxially stretched transparent organic polymer film with a refractive index n3, measured in a direction along the film's plane, of 1.7 or more.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to transparent infra-red (IR) reflective and/or low emissivity composite films which contain an ALD metal oxide based layer. Specific embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an IR reflective composite film comprising: a transparent substrate layer comprising a polymer; one or more metal based layers; one or more silver based layers; one or more metal oxide based layers; and an ALD metal oxide based layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to optically transparent and IR reflecting films having a metal oxide based composite layer which can synergistically improve the optical properties, solar properties, and production speed of the whole composite.

Abstract: An electrode contains a first layer and a second layer. The first layer can be a dielectric layer and the second layer can be a layer containing a metal. A method for forming an electrode includes depositing the first layer and the second layer on a substrate.