Two advanced technologies from the Research Centre for Resources Engineering towards Carbon Neutrality (RCRE) including the eco-cements synthesised from recycled solid wastes, and the eco-friendly radiative cooling coating UmiCoolTM, will be showcased at the InnoCarnival 2023 to be held from 28 October to 5 November 2023 at Hong Kong Science Park.
The eco-cements developed by Prof. POON Chi-sun, RCRE Director, and his team, are produced from solid wastes including waste concrete, waste incineration ash, and waste glass. These eco-cements can capture, mineralise and store the carbon dioxide gas in the atmosphere, while enhancing the hydrophobic performance of concrete, hence greatly reducing the risk of flooding in extreme weather.
The cooling coating UmiCoolTM developed by Prof. DAI Jianguo, RCRE Member, and his team, uses the principle of radiative cooling to cool the surface and interior of buildings or infrastructure under direct sunlight during the day. It can reduce the surface temperature by up to 6°C as compared to the ambient temperature without consuming any electricity.
Online coverage:
Oriental Daily News - https://polyu.me/3tuzdDs
Wen Wei Po - https://polyu.me/3FjcKvW
| Research Units | Research Centre for Resources Engineering towards Carbon Neutrality |
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