Translucent Insulating Nanogel Glass

Dr.-Ing. Frank Schneider

The energy consumption of new and existing buildings still causes a major part of the worldwide CO2 emissions. Due to the increasing requirements according to changing energy standards the demands on Insulating Glass become progressively complex and manifold. Therefore, the physical properties of the glass have to be improved continuously. In case of the insulating capacity this is usually done by low-emissive coatings and special gas fillings. However, today the technical limits in the field of the thermal insulation are very limited. Beside the thermal insulation the solar heat gain and the light transmission are dominant parameters. In this case even contradictional functions, i.e. solar protection and use of natural daylight have to be realized at the same time. One alternative to standard insulating glass is the use of translucent insulating materials. Therewith, a better thermal insulation is possible and the solar radiation can be controlled efficiently.

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The Authors

Dr. Frank Schneider Research and Development Director OKALUX GmbH 1993 – 1999 • Studies: Darmstadt University of Technology, Darmstadt, Germany • Title of qualification awarded: Diploma in Civil Engineering 2000 – 2005 • Name and address of employer: Darmstad... Read more