Multiscale study on thermal insulating effect of a hollow silica-coated polycarbonate window for residential buildings

Analysis Based on Ecotect Software of the Energy Consumption and Economic Viability of Solar Collector Pig Houses with Different Roof Forms and Translucent Materials

“…This design saves 9521 USD compared with the experimental pig house with double-layer PC sheets and an equal-slope roof. Double-layer PC sheets exhibit good insulation properties, allowing for ample natural light while maintaining stable indoor temperatures and reducing heating demands [30]. The design of a four-equal-slope roof offers excellent insulation and airflow, thereby minimizing temperature fluctuations and facilitating rainwater collection and drainage [31].…”

Multifunctional Acrylic Polymers with Enhanced Adhesive Property Serving as Excellent Edge Encapsulant for Stable Optoelectronic Devices

“…7−9 Among transparent plastics, polycarbonate (PC) has the advantage of being lightweight, impactresistant, and facilely processable. 10,11 However, its poor weathering, abrasion, and scratch resistances have hindered its commercialization. 7,12 Therefore, the hard-coating method has been researched to compensate for the shortcomings of the PC surface.…”

“…As an omnipresent tool, adhesives are used not only in daily life but also in a variety of industries, including construction, healthcare, optoelectronics, and transportation. − Especially in the automotive industry, adhesives are gaining attraction due to the global demand to replace glass windows with transparent plastics. − Among transparent plastics, polycarbonate (PC) has the advantage of being lightweight, impact-resistant, and facilely processable. , However, its poor weathering, abrasion, and scratch resistances have hindered its commercialization. , Therefore, the hard-coating method has been researched to compensate for the shortcomings of the PC surface. − However, the inherently low adhesive properties between substrates composed of organic polymers and hardcoats, hereinafter referred to as topcoats containing inorganic components can be problematic. , Consequently, it is necessary to introduce an adhesive layer (AL) at the interface to overcome the delamination issue while maintaining the surface mechanical properties of the topcoat. Furthermore, adhesives can also be applied in the optoelectronics field to encapsulate optoelectronic devices based on perovskites or organic materials that are vulnerable to ambient air and humidity. − Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have advanced from a power conversion efficiency of 0.8% in 2009 to over 25.5% in 2020. , However, the inherent instability of the halide perovskites in ambient air has been a barrier to commercialization. , Hence, encapsulation methods such as glass cover encapsulation have been studied as a measure against the impact of air. , Furthermore, encapsulation with an adhesive edge sealant is the most cost-effective method, as it allows for moisture protection with minimal sealant. − Among all the adhesives for the applications of ALs and edge sealants, polymeric adhesives are suitable for achieving high thermal durability, transparency, and strong adhesion. − …”