New generation nanostructured coatings with combined control of spectral and angular emissivity

该项目的目的是对新一代混合、三层、光学选择性涂层产生完整的科学理解。新的设计范例结合了光滑和纳米结构层的非常不同的属性，使得可以实现对光的光谱和角度特性的上级和同时控制。现有的理论将得到扩展，使定量分析这些新的系统和其他混合成为可能，新的和改进的制造技术将被开发。这项工作将为涂层性能和应用开启新的技术可能性，并可能与节能和发电方面的重大改进有关。

The aim of this project is to generate a complete scientific understanding of a new generation of hybrid, tri-layered, optically-selective coatings. The new design paradigm combines the very different attributes of smooth and nanostructured layers so that superior and simultaneous control of both spectral and angular properties of light can be achieved. Existing theory will be extended so that quantitative analyses of these new systems and other hybrids become possible and new and improved fabrication techniques will be developed. The work will unlock new technological possibilities for coating performance and application and is likely to be associated with significant improvements in energy conservation and generation.