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This paper demonstrates a thin and transparent reflector film for the near infrared, based on chiral nematic liquid crystal (CLC) polymers. Two films reflect almost 50% of unpolarized incident light from 730 to 820 nm and from 880 to 1030 nm, while remaining completely transparent in the visible region with transmittance ${\gt}{{90}}\%$. An efficient window uses the combination of two reflectors. After exposing two window-cubes for 2 h to direct sunlight, the temperature inside the cube with reflector windows was 4°C lower than in cube with plain windows. This reveals that the infrared (IR) reflectors can effectively control the indoor temperature. These films, which are 8 µm in thickness, can be detached from the glass substrates and used as a free-standing film, or be attached to a flexible optical foil or a solid window. The foils can be applied in buildings, offices, and automobiles to statically reduce the energy consumption required for air conditioning or lighting. The free-standing foils show acceptable resistance to polar protic solvents and are thermally stable up to 100°C.
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