Energy Efficient, Soundproofing Windows and Window Retrofits

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Described herein are window retrofits including a monolithic silica aerogel slab having (i) an average haze value of <5% as calculated in accordance with ASTM standard D1003-13 and (ii) a U-factor of <0.5 BTU/sf/hr/° F., and a transparent polymer envelope sealed at an internal pressure of ≤1 atmosphere, wherein the monolithic silica aerogel slab is encapsulated in the transparent polymer envelope. The monolithic aerogel slab can have a transmittance >94% at 8 mm thickness. The window retrofit can be bonded to a glass sheet.

Researchers

Gang Chen / Bikramjit Bhatia / Thomas Cooper / Elise Strobach / Lin Zhao / Shaoting Lin / Xuanhe Zhao / Sungwoo Yang / Lee Weinstein / Evelyn N. Wang

Departments: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Office of the President
Technology Areas: Chemicals & Materials: Polymers / Energy & Distribution: Energy Storage / Environmental Engineering: Sustainability & Recycling / Sensing & Imaging: Acoustics

  • energy efficient soundproofing window retrofits
    United States of America | Published application
  • energy efficient soundproofing window retrofits
    United States of America | Granted | 11,170,750
  • energy efficient, soundproofing windows and window retrofits
    Patent Cooperation Treaty | Published application
  • energy efficient soundproofing window retrofits
    United States of America | Pending
  • energy efficient soundproofing window retrofits
    United States of America | Granted | 11,749,247

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