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Revolutionary Coating Keeps Homes Cooler, Saves Energy

7/3/2025

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A groundbreaking team of researchers, spearheaded by Yuebing Zheng, has created advanced materials that surpass conventional choices. Their innovative coating, applied to a model house, kept roof temperatures 5 to 20 degrees Celsius cooler than regular paints. This remarkable development could save around 15,800 kilowatts each year in hot climates, matching the energy consumption of an average air conditioner.

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Story summary

A groundbreaking team of researchers, spearheaded by Yuebing Zheng, has created advanced materials that surpass conventional choices. Their innovative coating, applied to a model house, kept roof temperatures 5 to 20 degrees Celsius cooler than regular paints. This remarkable development could save around 15,800 kilowatts each year in hot climates, matching the energy consumption of an average air conditioner.