Researchers at IIT Guwahati have developed a 'smart' window material in May 2021. What is the use of this material?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is "It allows automatic climate control of buildings".

Key Points

A 'smart window' material was developed by IIT Guwahati researchers.
This material can effectively control the amount of heat and light passing through it in response to an applied voltage.
It can also develop climate control systems in the buildings.
This innovation was of Debabrata Sikdar and his student Ashish Kumar Chowdhary.

Additional Information

This was published in Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells.
This development will also help the country to achieve the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement- to improve energy use by 30 percent by 2030.
This glass can also be used in vehicles, locomotives, airplanes, and also in greenhouses.
These glasses are designed using noble metals.