University of California

Emil Karshalev

Alon Gorodetsky

Long Phan

David Ordinario

Michael Shenk

Ward Gale Walkup, Iv

Maurizio Follador

Priyam Patel

Steven R Jim

George Stiubianu

Erica Leung

Kyle Naughton

Composite materials with adjustable spectral properties comprised of IR-reflecting micro-domains overlaying an IR-transparent elastomeric matrix, and capable of dynamically controlling IR radiation transmission are described, as well as methods of fabrication thereof. Systems with capabilities to regulate IR radiation (including heat) transmission based thereon, and methods of regulating IR radiation transmission (including thermal regulation) using the same are also provided.

Composite materials with adjustable spectral properties

Reflectin proteins are proteins derived from cephalopods (certain species of squid) which have unusual optical properties. Disclosed herein are thin films of reflectin proteins which can be tuned to reflect infrared light. Advantageously, the films can be tuned dynamically over short time scales, to reflect at different wavelengths. Disclosed herein are novel infrared-reflective coatings, methods of making such coatings, and infrared-reflective objects such as textiles, building materials, and camouflage materials.

Dynamic infrared-reflective materials based on reflectin films

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San Diego, CA, United States of America

Emil Karshalev