The changing of color can influence our perception of objects, be used to warn us against dangers or hazards, or help to conserve energy. Ph.D. candidate Weixin Zhang has developed organic “photonic” coatings that change colors with changing temperatures. Robust smart coatings were fabricated that can be easily processed and show a rapid color-changing response to temperature changes. These coatings are promising for a variety of applications such as heat regulating “smart” windows or even interactive artworks. Zhang defended this thesis at the department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry on September 1.
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Source: Phys.org