A New Pathway to Electrochromic Materials
Electrochromic materials are able to alter their optical characteristics to switch between either a dark or clear state. The transition can be stopped at any point, creating the potential for applications requiring a variable tint, such as architectural glass, aircraft windows, sunglass lenses and automotive windows. Working with our industry based collaborative partners at Visiocorp and Carl Zeiss Vision, the Mawson Institute will develop several of these applications. The materials research and engineering facility aids us to develop and demonstrate methods of technology scale-up, a vital step in demonstrating the robustness of the technology to potential industry partners.
This project will create a unique facility within South Australia to investigate advanced manufacturing methods for the development of electrochromic technologies.
The project is a joint partnership between The WarkTM and the Mawson Institute, and aims to create a unique relationship whereby UniSA can investigate and demonstrate technology scale-up methodologies.
Benefits to South Australia arising from this project will include:
- The development of Intellectual property that is South Australian owned (two PCT patent applications have already been filed and more will follow).
- The potential for local investment in new manufacturing facilities to produce high value added product.
- The possibility of manufacturing high technology product in local facilities for world-wide export.
- Establishment of a show case facility within UniSA for attracting new industry and academic partners both nationally and internationally.
Colour change through electrochromic coating |