The material could be applied to many different surfaces, such as clothing and glass.
The approach is innovative and distinctive.
Most solutions have concentrated on storing and recovering solar energy as electricity or other forms.
Whats more, its based on inexpensive materials and with widespread manufacturing in mind.
The team is continuing to work on improving the films properties, says Grossman.
The material currently has a slight yellowish tinge, so the researchers are working on improving its transparency.
The new polymer could also significantly reduce electrical drain for heating and de-icing in electric cars, Grossman says.
The approach is innovative and distinctive, says Sargent, from the University of Toronto.
The research has been published inAdvanced Energy Materials.
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