Team Global · Science · 2026-08-30
Notre Dame engineers tested a clear window coating that filters solar heat
Notre Dame researchers developed a transparent window coating that filters solar energy, keeping indoor spaces significantly cooler without using electricity. Discover the implications for air conditioning and energy savings. Notre Dame engineers tested a clear window coating that filters solar heat; model interiors stayed up to 7.2°C cooler without electricity.
Why it matters. This innovation reduces reliance on electricity-powered air conditioning by passively cooling indoor spaces, contributing to global energy savings and emission reductions.
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