Energy Conserving Coating - Pigment Research

Abstract

This report documents research into novel experimental paints made from color-reversible pigments. These pigments are of two types: Photochromic and thermochromic. The first group changes color on exposure to light, and the second changes color when subjected to a change in temperature. If successfully incorporated into a coating and applied to walls and roofs, these pigments could reduce heating and cooling costs by presenting a more absorbent color in the winter and a more reflective color in the summer.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA237841

Entities

People

  • Thomas Novinson

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • California
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Films
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Melting Point
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Organic Compounds
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Reversible
  • Solar Energy

Readers

  • Chemistry (specifically Chemical Fluorescence)
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.