3M Light and Energy Management Technologies for Cooling the Surfaces of Buildings, Vehicles, and Electronics Applications
The third event of the 3M seminar series will take place on Wednesday, October 14 from 12:30–1:30 p.m. at Cohen Commons and will feature speaker Tim J. Hebrink, Corporate Scientist at the 3M Corporate Research Process Lab.
Please register by Monday, October 5 to reserve your boxed lunch for the seminar and to receive a calendar invitation.
Hosted by the Office of Dean Schuh and Corporate Engagement. Faculty, post-docs, and students are welcome!
Abstract: Light and energy management technologies play essential roles in modern life, especially in locations where buildings, vehicles, and outdoor electronics consume significant electricity for air conditioning. At 3M, we have developed solar reflective roofing granules, glass bubbles for solar reflective paints/coatings, and solar reflective polymer films for passive cooling. This talk will introduce the fundamental science underlying these technologies and highlight their applications, including solar heat rejection in architectural and automotive glazing, and passive radiative cooling solutions for building and vehicle roofs. These light and energy management technologies improve the energy efficiency of buildings, vehicles, and electronic applications, and thus reduce electricity consumed for air conditioning, or improve human comfort and safety. Rigorous energy balance measurements and modeling will be shared. In alignment with 3M’s commitment to “Science Applied to Life,” this seminar will demonstrate how scientific innovation translates into practical solutions with meaningful impact across industries and everyday experiences.
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