A revolutionary new ceramic material has been developed to provide continuous cooling without the need for energy, offering a potential energy-saving solution on a global scale.
The material, known as cooling ceramic, has achieved high-performance optical properties for energy-free and refrigerant-free cooling generation. Its cost-effectiveness, durability and versatility make it highly suitable for commercialisation in numerous applications, particularly in building construction.
Dr Peter Harrop, CEO of analysts Zhar Research, commented on this development: “Nature teaches us that multifunctional cooling even in the form of multipurpose materials is the way to go. One example is those new beetle-like ceramics that cool by reflecting and transmitting while also acting as structural and protective parts. There is much more coming along.”
He added: “The big picture can be appraised as passive cooling which includes passively moved parts and convective gas and liquid. Alternatively, there is the partially overlapping subject of solid-state cooling which includes some powered “caloric” and other solids that use a fraction of the power – and therefore emit far less heat – than today’s ubiquitous vapor compression cooling. Either way, the scope to create new billion-dollar materials and systems businesses is widespread. These many advances tick all three marketing boxes – we need them, we accept the importance of buying them and we can afford them.”
This new cooling ceramic has the potential to reduce the thermal load of buildings, providing stable cooling performance in all climates and enhancing energy efficiency. It is also highly durable and versatile, allowing it to be patterned or curved. It has a near-perfect solar reflectivity of 99.6% and a cooling power of over 130 watts per square meter at noon.
Zhar Research has recently released two reports on the subject: “Passive Cooling Materials and Devices 2023-2043” and “Solid State Cooling Markets 2024-2044”. These are available online at www.zharresearch.com and www.giiresearch.com.
Scientists have developed a revolutionary ceramic material which can provide continuous cooling without the need for energy. The material, known as cooling ceramic, has achieved high-performance optical properties for energy-free and refrigerant-free cooling generation which is cost-effective, durable and versatile.
Dr Peter Harrop, CEO of analysts Zhar Research, commented: “Nature teaches us that multifunctional cooling even in the form of multipurpose materials is the way to go. One example is those new beetle-like ceramics that cool by reflecting and transmitting while also acting as structural and protective parts. There is much more coming along.”
The ceramic material has a near-perfect solar reflectivity of 99.6%, a cooling power of over 130 watts per square meter at noon and can be patterned or curved. It can reduce the thermal load of buildings, providing stable cooling performance in all climates and enhancing energy efficiency.
Zhar Research has released two reports on the subject: “Passive Cooling Materials and Devices 2023-2043” and “Solid State Cooling Markets 2024-2044”. These are available online at www.zharresearch.com and www.giiresearch.com.
Scientists have developed a revolutionary new ceramic material which is capable of providing continuous cooling without the use of energy, offering a potential energy-saving solution on a global scale.
The material, referred to as cooling ceramic, has achieved high-performance optical properties for energy-free and refrigerant-free cooling generation. It is cost-effective, durable and versatile, making it highly suitable for commercialisation in numerous applications, particularly in building construction.
Dr Peter Harrop, CEO of analysts Zhar Research, commented: “Nature teaches us that multifunctional cooling even in the form of multipurpose materials is the way to go. One example is those new beetle-like ceramics that cool by reflecting and transmitting while also acting as structural and protective parts. There is much more coming along.”
With a near-perfect solar reflectivity of 99.6%, a cooling power of over 130 watts per square meter at noon and the ability to be patterned or curved, this ceramic material has the potential to reduce the thermal load of buildings, providing stable cooling performance in all climates and enhancing energy efficiency.
Zhar Research has released two reports on the subject: “Passive Cooling Materials and Devices 2023-2043” and “Solid State Cooling Markets 2024-2044”. These are available online at www.zharresearch.com and www.giiresearch.com.
Scientists have developed a revolutionary ceramic material which can provide continuous cooling without the need for energy, offering a potential energy-saving solution on a
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