Gao T. – TechConnect Briefs

Utilization of Aerogel Materials and Systems in the Building Envelopes of Tomorrow

Jelle B.P., Gao T., Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) / SINTEF Building and Infrastructure, NO

Building envelopes incorporating aerogel materials may exploit miscellaneous properties of the aerogels such as a very low thermal conductivity, lightweight properties due the air-filled low-density aerogel structure, and the possibility of utilizing solar radiation as [...]

Development and Investigation of New Materials and Technologies for Utilization in Zero Emission Buildings

Jelle B.P., Gao T., Ng S., Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) / SINTEF Building and Infrastructure, NO

The demand for zero emission buildings (ZEB) and energy-producing buildings is increasing along with the growing focus on material resource abundance and scarcity, energy efficiency, renewable and non-polluting energy sources and carriers, and environmental impact. [...]

High-Performance Nano Insulation Materials for Energy-Efficient Buildings

Jelle B.P., Tilset B.G., Gao T., Grandcolas M., Løvvik O.M., Bohne R.A., Mofid S.A., Ng S., Sagvolden E., Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), and, SINTEF Building and Infrastructure, NO

High-performance nano insulation materials (Hi-Per NIM) may be developed by exploiting the Knudsen effect for reduced thermal conductivity and thus make thermal insulation materials with a nanoporous air-filled structure. Hence, these NIMs are supposed to [...]

Nanoelectrochromics for Smart Windows: Materials and Methodologies

Gao T., Jelle B.P., Norwegian University of Science and Technology, NO

Abstract By actively regulating the solar radiation (both visible and near infrared part) passing through the window aperture, electrochromic (EC) smart windows can improve both the energy efficiency and the user comfort of windows. Thus, [...]

Utilization of Hollow Silica Nanospheres for thermal Insulation Purposes

Mofid S.A., Jelle B.P., Gao T., NTNU, NO

Insulation materials play critical role in efforts made by governments to meet global, regional and national energy efficient targets. As a result of heavy energy cost and environmental concerns, insulation has once again become a [...]

A Review of Research Pathways and Opportunities for Building Integrated Photovoltaics from a Materials Science Perspective

Jelle B.P., Ng S., Mofid S.A., Gao T., SINTEF Building and Infrastructure / Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), NO

The demand for energy-efficient and energy-harvesting buildings is increasing, hence initiating the exploration of miscellaneous solutions. Building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) may in this respect represent a powerful and versatile tool for achieving the ever increasing [...]

Ag Nanoparticles as Low Emissivity Coating Materials for Window Glazing Applications

Gao T., Jelle B.P., Norwegian University of Science and Technology, NO

We communicate here the application of Ag nanoparticles as low-e coating materials, which may bridge the vast effort on the synthesis of metallic nanoparticles and the great potential of improving the energy feature of building [...]

The Utilization of Electrochromic Materials for Smart Window Applications in Energy-Efficient Buildings

Jelle B.P., Gao T., SINTEF Building and Infrastructure / Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), NO

The utilization of electrochromic materials (ECM) and windows (ECW) for smart window applications in energy-efficient buildings has a large potential. The ECWs are able to regulate the solar radiation throughput by application of an external [...]

The High Performance Thermal Building Insulation Materials of Beyond Tomorrow – From Concept to Experimental Investigations

Jelle B.P., Gao T., Sandberg L.I.C., Tilset B.G., Grandcolas M., Gustavsen A., SINTEF Building and Infrastructure / Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), NO

A major key strategy to achieve energy-efficient buildings is the development of high performance thermal building insulation materials, also often called superinsulation. A possible and promising way to reach these advanced insulation materials is to [...]

The High Performance Thermal Building Insulation Materials of Beyond Tomorrow – From Concept to Experimental Investigations

Jelle B.P., Gao T., Sandberg L.I.C., Tilset B.G., Grandcolas M., Gustavsen A., SINTEF Building and Infrastructure / Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), NO

A major key strategy to achieve energy-efficient buildings is the development of high performance thermal building insulation materials, also often called superinsulation. A possible and promising way to reach these advanced insulation materials is to [...]