New plastic films deflect or trap heat with zero energy required

Tuesday, April 2, 2019 - 18:00 in Physics & Chemistry

Researchers have developed new plastic films that stay cool when exposed to sunlight and are very lightweight, strong and bendable. The versatile materials come in a variety of colors and could be incorporated into architectural and wearable products to regulate the temperature of buildings and people without requiring any power. “Materials used for wearable technologies […]

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