Characterisation and stability of low-emittance multiple coatings for glazing applications

G Leftheriotis, P Yianoulis - Solar energy materials and solar cells, 1999 - Elsevier
We present experimental studies on the deposition and characterisation of ZnS/Ag/ZnS low-
e coatings carried out to assess their optical performance and stability. Theoretical …

AlN–Ag based low-emission sputtered coatings for high visible transmittance window

M Ferrara, A Castaldo, S Esposito, A D'Angelo… - Surface and Coatings …, 2016 - Elsevier
Despite the availability of high performance glass technologies a preconceived idea that
glass is the weak point in a building envelope still persists [1]. Thanks to the continuous …

[HTML][HTML] Environmental durability of soft low-e coatings: A review

WNSW Shamsuddin, K Zuber, PJ Murphy… - Solar Energy Materials …, 2024 - Elsevier
Energy-efficient windows are a significant breakthrough for buildings and vehicles because
they effectively minimize energy loss through these openings. These windows feature …

Deposition and optical properties of optimised ZnS/Ag/ZnS thin films for energy saving applications

G Leftheriotis, P Yianoulis, D Patrikios - Thin solid films, 1997 - Elsevier
Dielectric/Metal/Dielectric (D/M/D) thin films deposited on glass offer the possibility of
significant energy savings in buildings and can find other applications as components of …

Low emissivity coatings on architectural glass

C Schaefer, G Bräuer, J Szczyrbowski - Surface and Coatings Technology, 1997 - Elsevier
New energy conservation regulations became effective in Germany by the beginning of
1995. These regulations contain stringent instructions on the thermal insulation of buildings …

[HTML][HTML] The performance and durability of Anti-reflection coatings for solar module cover glass–a review

AM Law, LO Jones, JM Walls - Solar Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Solar photovoltaics (PV) is an important source of renewable energy for a sustainable future,
and the installed capacity of PV modules has recently surpassed 1TWp worldwide. PV …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of low-emissivity coatings with single, double, and triple silver layers

N Herguedas, E Carretero - Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 2023 - Elsevier
In this work, a detailed study is conducted on the visible transmittance, solar reflectance, and
emissivity properties of low-emissivity coatings composed of one, two, and three layers of …

Effect of UV irradiation on evaporated ZnS films

G Hass, JB Heaney, WR Hunter, DW Angel - Applied Optics, 1980 - opg.optica.org
Evaporated ZnS is frequently used as a component in reflectance enhancing or decreasing
multilayer coatings for mirrors, transparent optical materials, and vacuum UV reflecting …

The performance and durability of single-layer sol-gel anti-reflection coatings applied to solar module cover glass

G Womack, K Isbilir, F Lisco, G Durand, A Taylor… - Surface and Coatings …, 2019 - Elsevier
A significant source of energy loss in photovoltaic (PV) modules is caused by reflection from
the front cover glass surface. Reflection from the cover glass causes a loss of~ 4% at the air …

Multifunctional coatings for solar module glass

N Song, N Chang, A Gentle, Y Zeng… - Progress in …, 2025 - Wiley Online Library
Currently, single-layer antireflection coated (SLARC) solar glass has a dominant market
share of 95% compared to glass with other coatings or no coating, for Si PV modules. This …