XO Materials

Next generation cooling technology that emits heat into deep space.

Infrared is the new green.

XO Materials is pioneering materials technology that can cool buildings without using any energy. It seems impossible, but it’s not. Our materials technology is highly emissive, shedding heat in the form of invisible infrared light faster than the sun can supply it. Unlike air conditioners, XO Materials’ technology requires no electricity and, actually, slightly cools the earth.

Inspired by nature.

Saharan Silver Ants use natural material technology to survive in 70 Celsius heat on the desert sand. Their shiny hairs have an extraordinary property called Passive Radiative Cooling (PRC).
PRC materials combine the ability to reflect heat with the ability to emit heat energy in a wavelength called ‘the atmospheric window’. This rare combination of properties keeps them colder than the ambient temperature.
XO Materials’ next generation cooling coatings take inspiration from the Saharan Silver Ant’s extraordinary ability to stay cool.

Changing the world

Less energy.

XO Materials’ technology not only consumes no energy to keep buildings cool, it can radiate up to 100W/m2. Our tech reduces peak energy demand on power grids and lowers overall energy consumption.

Less carbon.

Air conditioning amounts to 10% of global energy consumption and is an enormous contributor to climate change. Our technology significantly offsets air conditioning use, making cooling less carbon intensive.

Less heat.

XO Materials’ next generation technology doesn’t just cool a building by moving heat into the ambient environment - it radiates heat through the atmosphere into deep space and cools the earth.

Less cost.

Our technology is low cost, easy to apply, and works in conjunction with existing HVAC systems to reduce energy expenditures. At XO Materials, we know that realistic technology is the most impactful.

Meet the team

Adrian Thomas

Chief Scientific Officer (CSO)
Adrian founded the Animal Flight Research Group at Oxford and is an expert in Biomechanics, Aerodynamics, and Evolution. Adrian cofounded Animal Dynamics - a spinout from Oxford University developing bioinspired unmanned vehicles.
Robert Pearce

Chief Product Officer (CPO)
Robert has a background in Biomechanical Engineering and business strategy consulting. Robert previously worked as a Technology Strategy and Innovation consultant at Deloitte in Canada and the United States.
Steve Senior

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
With 25 years in deep tech, FM, and energy around the globe, Steve’s experience runs from successful start-ups to leading a major division of a FTSE 100 company.
Fritz Vollrath

Scientific Advisor
Fritz is the head of the Silk Group at Oxford University. He is an expert on bio-nano-materials and the mechanics, chemistry, and biology of silk. Fritz has previous experience developing a number of Oxford spin-out companies including Oxford Biomaterials.
Peter Dobson

Special Science Advisor
Peter has had a broad career covering physics, chemistry, materials science, and engineering. He has published over 180 papers and 30 patents.