Extending Glaze Know-How into Low-Temperature Functional Light-Control Coatings
Abstract
Glaze manufacturers have accumulated decades of expertise in:Multi-layer material formulationOptical appearance control (gloss, matte, pearlescent, iridescent)Predictable visual outcomes through process controlWhile traditionally applied to ceramic substrates under high-temperature firing,the core value of glaze technology is not ceramics itself, but the controlledmanipulation of light through layered materials.Meanwhile, emerging markets increasingly demand subtle, high-quality lightinteraction, rather than overt brightness or decoration.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Transition Metal Oxide Nanomaterials
Optical Coatings and Gratings
Pigment Synthesis and Properties
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 19 January 2026