Zhao Lab: Building a Cooler and Greener Future with Sustainable Materials

How can materials help us keep buildings comfortable while saving energy and reducing waste? In Zhao Lab, we explore two innovative approaches: radiative cooling coatings that reflect sunlight and radiate heat directly to the sky, and biowaste-derived insulation materials that transform agricultural waste into natural thermal barriers.

Visitors will see real samples and demonstrations showing how the radiative cooling coating keeps surfaces cooler than the surrounding air, and how biowaste materials slow down heat transfer to maintain warmth in winter. Together, these technologies illustrate how science and sustainability meet to build greener, more energy-efficient homes.