Scientists Develop Coating Capable of Absorbing Heat
LAUSANNE, Switzerland - A team of researchers from Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) has developed a coating that is capable of absorbing heat as well as repelling it. Invisible to the naked eye, this process particularly prevents the over-production of energy and overheating of facilities.
Solar thermal collectors are used to produce hot water and contribute to home heating. During colder seasons, all the energy they absorb is helpful. In summer, however, thermal collectors become overheated and deliver excess heat. Until recently, this overproduction has remained an unresolved problem that can even damage facilities.