Farewell to solar panels: From Australia comes the solar paint

A University of Melbourne research has led to the discovery of a tin with silica gel that generates energy by exploiting humidity in the air

Despite the latest major advances, solar panel technology may soon be overtaken by a new scientific discovery. Especially in homes, offices and industrial halls. The blame is "solar paint". A simple discovery discovery in Australia and has energy-like features similar to the panels.

Solar paint, as said, was developed by a team of Australian researchers. The fundamental feature of this new discovery is the ability to create hydrogen fuel simply by exploiting the humidity in the air. To get a paint with these specifications, the team of experts, linked to the RMIT University in Melbourne, added a special silica gel to the dye. It is the same material used already in the homes of many people. It can be found in the sachets to put in cabinets, shoemakers and even dispensers. In this case, however, there is a small chemical modification to the compound.

Solar paint

The gel present in the solar varnish is synthetic molybdenum sulphide. From the Australian university they explain that this material acts as a semi-conductor of energy and also promotes the splitting of the atoms of water into hydrogen and oxygen. Researcher Torben Daeneke explains that in order to attract sunlight, and thus exploit this kind of energy, besides humidity, titanium oxide has also been added to the dye. It is the same compound currently used in white exterior paintings. This means that the new sunscreen can be used comfortably in place of current dyes for homes and offices. "The basic aspect of this discovery - says Daeneke - is that to work the paint does not need clean water or nearby basins. Any area in the world with a high humidity can be fine. " The researcher concluded the presentation of the discovery by saying that it will take about five years to market this new solar paint.

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