By A.J. Roan
Metal Tech News
New material like a jacket for buildings
Thermal control device adjusts function with outside temp Metal Tech News – February 15, 2023
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Last updated 2/14/2023 at 5:49pm
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According to some estimates, buildings account for roughly 30 to 40% of global energy consumption and emit approximately 10% of all global greenhouse gas. Half of that is attributed to the heating and cooling of the interior spaces alone.
While air conditioning was a marvel of its time, concerns over the Earth's climate has led to the pursuit of more efficient energy consumption and management. Now, researchers at the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have designed a chameleon-like building material made with copper that changes its infrared color – and how much heat it absorbs or emits based on...
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