Pine, It is an indispensable part of our lives. They appear in many places, from windows to things where we put our drinks. But as with everything, glass also brings problems. Scientists are also working to solve these problems. A newly developed material is one of them.

Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Germany have developed a polymer-based micro-photonic multifunctional metamaterial, or simply PMMM He developed a glass-like material called The research has been published via Nature Communications.

Keeps the room cooler, can clean itself

PMMM aims to prevent some of the problems caused by glass. What makes it even more remarkable compared to the standard windows we are used to is that it retains the heat that enters the house much better. In other words, it protects the house from extreme heat. It can be very helpful to remember that we are in a period of constant record breaking and this situation will continue.

Gan Huang, one of the authors of the study, stated that the material can be used on both roofs and walls. The material was said to keep heat away with a method called radiant cooling. During the tests, the room was protected from ambient air. six degrees colder It was also reported that he could hold it. Let’s face it: cleaning windows is not something everyone likes to do. Experts say they have also found a solution to the problem of contamination of the material.

Accordingly, PMMM, self-cleaning has the ability. Thanks to its small pyramid-like structure, it removes dirt that rises to the surface. with water drops It is stated that it can clean. We can say that it is a feature similar to lotus leaves. Microcone-like structures on these leaves allow water droplets to form beads and collect dust and other particles as they roll across the leaf surface. A similar system is also available in PMMM.

No information was shared about when the material, which is also claimed to be completely eco-friendly, will be offered commercially. However, if it is really used, we can say that it has the potential to completely change the glass industry.