"Because carbon has exceptional thermal properties, it can absorb energy and heat quickly, and it can dispense it quickly through that system. When it's in contact with the skin, it absorbs heat quickly from the body. It has a high capacity, so it can pull heat from the body for many hours."
"Clothing made from the fabric can lower your body temperature by around 4 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit (2 to 3 degrees Celsius)-enough that you don't have to crank up the AC as much to feel comfortable in extreme heat. Curtains made from nanodiamond-coated fabric can also keep homes cooler; house paint could also potentially incorporate nanodiamonds."
"The diamond nanoparticles, each less than one-thousandth of the width of a human hair, have the same carbon crystal structure as larger diamonds. But since they don't have to be perfectly formed and can be made from carbon waste such as plastic, they are relatively inexpensive to make."
Nanodiamonds are tiny carbon particles with the same crystal structure as larger diamonds but can be inexpensively manufactured from carbon waste like plastic. When applied to fabric, these particles effectively absorb and disperse heat due to carbon's exceptional thermal properties. The nanodiamond-coated textiles absorb heat quickly from the skin and release it efficiently, particularly from high-heat areas like the torso. This technology can lower body temperature by 4-5 degrees Fahrenheit, reducing the need for air-conditioning. Beyond clothing, nanodiamond coatings can be applied to curtains and house paint for cooling benefits. A sustainable binder secures the nanodiamonds to fabric through multiple wash cycles.
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