US EditionNew Paint 'Sweats' to Keep Buildings Cool
SINGAPORE, JUN 18 – CCP-30 paint reflects 92% of sunlight and reduces electricity use by 30-40%, offering a 28% lower carbon footprint compared to standard paints, researchers said.
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Colour-changing paint could be the next breakthrough in energy-efficient houses
Struggling to decide on the most energy-efficient colour for his home, designer Joe Doucet created a climate-adaptive paint that shifts from white in the summer to black in the winter, changing at 25 degrees Celsius. Inspired by childhood mood rings, Doucet recalled their color-changing ability, which he later learned was due to a thermochromic response—liquid crystal chains reacting to temperature changes. “I recall a fascination I had with a m…
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