Advanced Materials, Vol.4, No.3, 179-188, 1992
HEAT-REFLECTING SYSTEMS FOR AUTOMOTIVE GLAZING
Special layer systems which reflect infrared radiation but have high transmission in the visible part of the spectrum are being incorporated into automobile windows in order to improve passenger comfort through reducing the amount of solar radiation reaching (and heating) the interior of the vehicle. The materials used, the structure of the multilayer systems, and the techniques used to produce them are discussed and a look is taken at the possibility for future markets and developments.