This invention introduces a revolutionary water-based coating that reflects sunlight and purifies the air—without needing electricity, harmful chemicals, or complex installations. It addresses a major global issue: excessive heat in buildings caused by climate change and urbanization, which has led to skyrocketing air conditioner use, high energy bills, and massive greenhouse gas emissions.
The
Problem
Most existing coatings to reduce heat are bulky, expensive, or contain toxic chemicals. They require structural changes, don’t last long, and often have poor performance, especially in high temperatures.
The
Solution
This invention is a lightweight, odor-free liquid coating that dries into a thin film. It reflects up to 95% of heat-causing sunlight and purifies the surrounding air. It can be applied to walls, roofs, tanks, floors—even curtains—across homes, offices, factories, farms, and schools.
What’s
New
The innovation lies in the use of niobium pentoxide nanoparticles—a breakthrough material that dramatically boosts the coating’s ability to reflect heat and kill harmful microbes. Unlike older materials, this coating works across a wider range of light (including visible and infrared), operates without external energy, and continuously produces hydrogen peroxide that kills viruses, bacteria, fungi, and even air pollutants.
Key Benefits
- Reduces surface temperatures by up to 45%
- Cuts air conditioning energy use by up to 62%
- Prevents microbial growth, keeping surfaces clean
- Increases comfort in schools, hospitals, farms, and homes
- Extends solar panel efficiency by 15%
Broader
Impact
By lowering temperatures and cleaning the air passively, this eco-friendly coating helps tackle climate change, improve public health, and reduce electricity demand—making cities, homes, and workplaces cooler, safer, and more sustainable.