A new publication from the SWEB research team is now available in Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells. The study, “Hydrogen partial pressure as a key parameter in the reactive sputtering of photochromic YHO thin films,” shows that lower hydrogen… Read More »A new publication from the SWEB research team is now available
The Smart Windows for Zero Energy Buildings (SWEB) team was represented at the 20th International Conference on Thin Films (ICTF 2026), held on 8–12 June in Biarritz, France. SWEB researcher Martins Zubkins presented the talk: “Controlling Photochromism in Rare-Earth Oxyhydride… Read More »The SWEB team was represented at the 20th International Conference on Thin Films (ICTF 2026)!
For the second year in a row, we were proud to co-organize the DOCxOPTO conference, supporting young researchers in presenting their work, exchanging ideas, and building new scientific connections. This initiative is closely aligned with the SWEB mission to support… Read More »The DOCxOPTO conference: we do support young researchers!
Dr. Martins Zubkins, member of the SWEB project, visited Uppsala University to discuss ongoing research activities on photochromic films within the SmartPV project together with Philipp Wolf and Tomas Kubart. During the visit, ToF-ERDA measurements were performed at the Tandem… Read More »Dr. Martins Zubkins visits Uppsala University
SWEB project researcher Martins Zubkins from the Thin Films Laboratory participated in the SVC TechCon 2026 conference in Long Beach, USA — one of the leading international conferences in vacuum coating and thin film technologies. During the conference, M. Zubkins… Read More »SWEB project researcher Martins Zubkins from the Thin Films Laboratory participated in the SVC TechCon 2026 conference in Long Beach, USA
On 7th May, the SWEB team organized a practical workshop for RTU master’s students, led by Dr. Boris Polyakov, focusing on kinetic measurements of photochromic WO3 and YHO samples. The hands-on session introduced students to experimental methods used in… Read More »The SWEB team organized a practical workshop for RTU master’s students
We report lanthanum oxyhydride (LaHO) as a new inorganic photochromic material for passive light-control coatings. The nanocrystalline films, deposited by magnetron sputtering, show: (i) reversible photodarkening; (ii) very fast optical recovery; (iii) good optical transparency in the clear state. This… Read More »New publication on photochromic thin films
Yesterday, the SWEB team met with representatives of NACO Technologies and DINEX to discuss current market needs, industrial challenges, and future collaboration opportunities. This exchange reflects one of SWEB’s core objectives to build a strong pipeline of industrial projects and strengthen… Read More »NACO Technologies and DINEX are looking for new opportunities within the SWEB project activities.
We proudly celebrate Dr. Juris Purans, Smart Windows for Zero Energy Buildings (SWEB) Project Manager, on receiving the Grand Medal of the Latvian Academy of Sciences. Dr. Purans is one of Latvia’s most distinguished scientists, a habilitated doctor of physics,… Read More »Dr.phys. Juris Purāns receives the Grand Medal of the Latvian Academy of Sciences!
TFL students at RSD 2025! Students from the Thin Films Laboratory (TFL), Emija Letko and Edvards Strods, participated in the international conference RSD 2025 in Manchester, UK. They presented their latest results on reactive magnetron sputtering and photochromic thin films,… Read More »The TFL students activities at RSD 2025.