Hanbat National University Researchers Reveal Smart Transparent Woods That Block UV and Save Energy

The transparent wood is not only promising for indoor illumination and a healthy lifestyle, but also protects privacy at night CHUNGCHEONG, South Korea, /PRNewswire/ -- Environmentally friendly ...
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Smart transparent woods can block UV and save energy

Environmentally friendly buildings are highly attractive for sustainable development and efficient energy consumption.
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Transparent wooden smart window blocks 100% UV light without using electricity

Researchers develop transparent wood windows that regulate light, block UV rays, and cut energy use without electricity.
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Smart windows take a page from nature's pinecone playbook

Have you ever wondered how a pine cone knows when to open and close? It's not magic, it's science. Now, researchers have taken this cue from nature to create something pretty cool for our homes. Let's ...
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New self-powered smart window can slash energy use, operates without wiring

South Korean engineers have unveiled a self-powered smart window at CES 2026 that solves two big hurdles of modern climate ...
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SNU researchers develop multifunctional smart windows that lower indoor temperature without power consumption and generate electricity from raindrops

o Recently, with the significant increase in cooling demand due to global warming, a vast amount of energy is being consumed for heat management inside buildings. Existing windows, which have a high ...