W₁₈O₄₉/PDMS coated insulating glass can be widely used in the future. It not only has fine visible light transmission, but good near-infrared shielding ability. This kind of glass can modulate the solar energy intake effectively, so as to save energy to the greatest extent.

With good light absorbing ability and thermal insulation performance, near infrared shielding material of W₁₈O₄₉ is widely used in the windows of modern buildings and automobiles. Its application is of great importance to energy saving and environmental protection.

As glass coating of W₁₈O₄₉ can guarantee high visible light transmissivity and good thermal insulating property of the glass at the same time, it has high application value in architectural windows. This kind of glass coating can effectively control the energy exchange through the window.

Monoclinic W₁₈O₄₉ can be successfully prepared by the annealing of WO3 · H2O, which is synthesized by microwave irradiation, at the temperature of 600°C. This kind of preparation method can improve the production efficiency effectively. It is simple, time-saving and green.