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Mara, Józsefné, Attila-Ede Bodnár, László Trif, and Judit Telegdi. 2023. "Development of Effective Infrared Reflective Coatings" Applied Sciences 13, no. 23: 12903. https://doi.org/10.3390/app132312903

IR reflectivetape

Mara, J., Bodnár, A. -E., Trif, L., & Telegdi, J. (2023). Development of Effective Infrared Reflective Coatings. Applied Sciences, 13(23), 12903. https://doi.org/10.3390/app132312903

IRtransparent materials

Mara J, Bodnár A-E, Trif L, Telegdi J. Development of Effective Infrared Reflective Coatings. Applied Sciences. 2023; 13(23):12903. https://doi.org/10.3390/app132312903

Abstract: Featured ApplicationThis infrared reflective coating could be applied to vehicles and buildings in order to save energy. AbstractThe adsorption of surfaces exposed to sunlight results in increased temperatures that can cause physical damage and an increase in energy consumption. Infrared reflective coatings can keep objects cooler and have significant benefits in a wide variety of application by reflecting infrared light and decreasing heat, reducing operating costs, improving energy efficiency in buildings and vehicles, and extending an objects’ lifespan. The main aim of our research was to develop coatings in a RAL7016 Anthracite grey color with minimum heat adsorption in the infrared wavelength range. This was achieved using a combination of infrared transparent and infrared reflective pigment built-in coatings applied on two primers: white and black. Infrared reflectivity or transparency, as well as surface temperature, was investigated as a function of the composition and concentration of pigments. These coatings were characterized by chromatic parameters, by total solar and infrared solar reflectance in the UV, visible, and infrared wavelength range, and by heat reflection. Among the coatings developed, two produced very effective controls for infrared reflectance and transparency, and they could control heat reflectance, resulting in a significant decrease in surface temperature. Keywords: infrared reflection; infrared reflective pigments and coatings; total solar reflection; infrared solar reflection; refractive index; chromatic properties; brightness; heat reflection

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Mara, J.; Bodnár, A.-E.; Trif, L.; Telegdi, J. Development of Effective Infrared Reflective Coatings. Appl. Sci. 2023, 13, 12903. https://doi.org/10.3390/app132312903

Mara, J.; Bodnár, A.-E.; Trif, L.; Telegdi, J. Development of Effective Infrared Reflective Coatings. Appl. Sci. 2023, 13, 12903. https://doi.org/10.3390/app132312903

Infraredreflectivecoating

Mara, J., Bodnár, A. -E., Trif, L., & Telegdi, J. (2023). Development of Effective Infrared Reflective Coatings. Applied Sciences, 13(23), 12903. https://doi.org/10.3390/app132312903

IRabsorbingmaterial

Mara J, Bodnár A-E, Trif L, Telegdi J. Development of Effective Infrared Reflective Coatings. Applied Sciences. 2023; 13(23):12903. https://doi.org/10.3390/app132312903

Mara, Józsefné, Attila-Ede Bodnár, László Trif, and Judit Telegdi. 2023. "Development of Effective Infrared Reflective Coatings" Applied Sciences 13, no. 23: 12903. https://doi.org/10.3390/app132312903

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