» Latest Developments in the Global Construction Technology and Materials Sector (2026)（Smart Glass ）

🧪 Breakthrough in Advanced Materials
CosmoGlass: China’s Space-Grade Smart Glass
Key Features: Density is only one-third that of conventional glass; an embedded smart thermal control system maintains a constant internal temperature amidst the Moon’s 300°C temperature fluctuations; blocks 85% of cosmic rays and 90% of high-energy solar particles.
Test Performance: Optical properties remain stable after 1,000 hours of exposure to radiation levels 500 times that of Earth in a simulated Mars environment; withstands impacts from micrometeoroids traveling at 6 km/s.
Application Prospects: Samples are scheduled for verification on the International Space Station in 2026; success would significantly enhance life-support capabilities for lunar and Mars bases.
Current Challenges: Existing samples measure only 30 cm × 30 cm, leaving a gap before industrial-scale mass production of large-format (meter-scale) panels; costs are 5–8 times higher than those of conventional aerospace glass.

Innovative Chinese Carbon-Sequestering Cementitious Material
Carbon Sequestration Capability: Rapidly sequesters carbon dioxide, reducing CO₂ concentration in a confined space from 99% to below 10% within seven minutes.
Mechanical Properties: Before CO₂ absorption, the material has a gypsum-like consistency that is easily molded; after curing, it exceeds ordinary cement in strength.
Environmental Value: Transforms building materials from “carbon emission sources” into “carbon sinks,” offering a novel solution for achieving carbon neutrality in the construction industry.

🏭 Industrial Transformation Trends
China’s Building Materials Industry “Six-Zero Factory” Initiative
Six Major Goals: Zero purchased electricity, zero fossil fuel use, zero virgin resource consumption, zero carbon emissions, zero waste discharge, and zero on-site personnel.
Implementation Progress: Pilot programs have launched for 100 factories (including Shenzhen JiSu Smart Tech Co., Ltd); the cement industry has completed capacity replacement for 225 production lines, phasing out over 200 million tons of capacity.
Technological Support: Breakthroughs achieved in technologies such as oxy-fuel combustion and carbon capture and utilization (CCU); the world’s first “zero-personnel” cement demonstration plant has been completed and put into operation.
Development Targets: Cultivate over 100 “Six-Zero Factories” by 2030, with such facilities accounting for at least 20% of key industry sectors.
Innovation in Prefabricated Building Materials
Modular Materials: Increased application of lightweight, high-strength composite materials in modular construction (up 30%), resulting in a 40% boost in construction efficiency.
Smart Building Materials: Pilot applications of concrete with self-sensing and self-healing capabilities, enabling real-time structural health monitoring.
Policy Drivers: Under the “Two Major Initiatives” (major national strategies and security capacity building), 800 billion yuan in special treasury bonds has been allocated; focusing on underground utility network upgrades and the renovation of aging residential communities, this will significantly drive demand for building materials such as piping and waterproofing products.

🏢 Upgrading in the Construction Sector: From Optional Feature to Green Building Standard
Evolution of Key Technical Specifications
PDLC Glass: Third-generation low-voltage products feature a driving voltage reduced to below 60V, steady-state power consumption of <1.5W/m², light transmission of 75%–85%, and haze of <3.5%.
STG (Suspended Particle Device): Continuous dimming capability favored by Grade-A office buildings; operates at lower voltages but costs 20%–40% more than PDLC.
Integrated Manufacturing: Companies such as Shenzhen JiSu Smart Tech Co., Ltd. have achieved integrated processing that combines dimming glass with tempering, lamination, and insulating glass unit (IGU) technologies.

Specialized Manufacturer Makes a Breakthrough
Shenzhen JiSu Smart Tech Co., Ltd.
Production bases in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, representing a 2-billion-yuan investment, are set to go online in Q4 with an annual capacity of 700,000 units of LC (Liquid Crystal) smart dimming glass, filling a gap in domestic high-end production capacity.
By integrating dimming technology with features such as antimicrobial and explosion-proof capabilities, the company has established a unique competitive edge in international markets across the smart home, medical, and laboratory sectors.