Preparation of Monodispersed Cs(0.33)WO(3) Nanocrystals by Mist Chemical Vapor Deposition for Near-Infrared Shielding Application

In this study, single-phase Cs(0.33)WO(3) nanocrystals were synthesized by a novel mist chemical vapor deposition method. As prepared, Cs(0.33)WO(3) nanocrystals exhibited a microsphere-like appearance constructed with angular crystal grains with an average size of about 30–40 nm. Characterization by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy indicated that Cs(0.33)WO(3) nanocrystals consisted of mixed chemical valence states of tungsten ions W(6+) and W(5+), inducing many free electrons, which could scatter and absorb near-infrared (NIR) photons by plasmon resonance. These Cs(0.33)WO(3) microspheres consisted of a loose structure that could be crushed to nanoscale particles and was easily applied for producing long-term stable ink after milling. Herein, a Cs(0.33)WO(3)/polymer composite was successfully fabricated via the ultrasonic spray coating method using mixed Cs(0.33)WO(3) ink and polyurethane acrylate solution. The composite coatings exhibited excellent IR shielding properties. Remarkably, only 0.9 mg cm(−2) Cs(0.33)WO(3) could shield more than 70% of NIR, while still maintaining the visible light transmittance higher than 75%. Actual measurement results indicate that it has really good heat insulation properties and shows good prospect in heat insulation window applications.