CPC F16L 59/08 (2013.01) [B29C 41/003 (2013.01); B29C 41/04 (2013.01); C23C 14/0005 (2013.01); C23C 14/16 (2013.01); C23C 14/30 (2013.01); B29K 2025/08 (2013.01)] | 24 Claims |
1. A composite material with adjustable spectral properties comprising:
an elastomeric matrix characterized by an elastomer thickness and comprising an IR-transparent, flexible, and stretchable material characterized by an elastic modulus;
a plurality of micro-domains overlaying the elastomeric matrix, the plurality of micro-domains being characterized by a micro-domain thickness and comprising an IR-reflecting material;
a plurality of spacings, separating the plurality of micro-domains, the plurality of spacings comprising the elastomeric matrix having no overlaid IR-reflecting material;
wherein the plurality of spacings is dynamically adjustable via mechanical manipulations of the elastomeric matrix.
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