Planck Energies

09/10/2024

Reversing global warming effects with our innovative cooling paint invented by my nano energy group at Northeastern University. It is being further developed and to be commercialized through our clmiate-tech startup Planck Energies.

Yi Zheng is an expert in heat transfer. Can his “cooling paint” decrease the planet’s temperature — and need for AC?

07/01/2021

Using Recycled Papers to Keep Buildings Cool!

Beating the heat with paper.

07/01/2021

How to Keep Cool without Turning on the A/C?

What if buildings could stay cool all on their own—no electricity required? That’s the premise of Yi Zheng’s new invention. The associate professor of mechanical and industrial engineering at Northeastern has created a material that can be used to make buildings or other objects able to keep c...

07/01/2021

Planck Energies strives to reduce climate change, cut down on greenhouse gas emissions, and relieve global water scarcity by developing renewable energy solutions and applying them to commercial and residential environments.

With over 12 years of energy-focused research under his belt, the Founder and President Dr. Yi Zheng confidently leads Planck Energies to make vital contributions to a sustainable future. Dr. Zheng earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University and currently holds a professorship with expertise in classical and nanoscale energy science at Northeastern University, where he directs the Nano Energy Laboratory and conducts research related to advanced energy materials and clean energy applications. An entrepreneur and professor with a diverse background in engineering, science, business, law, and the arts, Dr. Zheng resides in Boston and continuously collaborates with key figures in academia and industry.