Asphalt |
Current:
- Asphalt absorbs 85 – 95% of heat energy
- Holds heat after sun down
- Heat does not travel well through asphalt’s layers
Breakthroughs:
Increase absorbtion with anti-reflective paint
- Increase absorbtion with anti-reflective paint
- Addition of conductive materials will increase efficiency through layers
- Future designs will engineer conductivity into the asphalt
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Liquids |
Current:
Breakthroughs:
- Future liquids will be engineered with boiling points that correspond to road temperature in the area.
- Liquids will be engineered to be non-toxic,non-flammable, inexpensive and safe for the environment.
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Pipes and Nanotubes |
Current:
Breakthroughs:
- Future pipes will be durable, flexible and inexpensive
- Nanotechnology will provide nanotubes which can self heal and build on site.
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