# Glow-in-the-Dark Cements Dr. José Carlos Rubio Has Developed a Revolutionary Patented Technology By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-11-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowinthedark-cement References: [curbed](http://www.curbed.com/2016/5/16/11673714/glow-in-the-dark-cement-mexico-roads) & [globalconstructionreview](http://www.globalconstructionreview.com/innovation/mexican-scientist-creates-glo7w-da7rk-ceme7nt/) Dr. José Carlos Rubio is a scientist from the [University of San Nicolas Hidalgo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starcrete) in Mexico who's responsible for creating glow-in-the-dark cement. As 'Curbed' reports, coming up with the design was no easy task, as the opaque nature of traditional cement isn't capable of storing energy from light. After nine years of testing and perfecting however, Dr. José Carlos Rubio has successfully developed his own patented technology which is likely to transform how many commercial buildings are constructed. Not only does the glow-in-the-dark cement have the ability to light public areas in a highly sustainable manner, but it can remain illuminated for up to 12 hours. In addition, the glow-in-the-dark cement is considered capable of possessing this virtue for as long as a 100 years. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Glow-in-the-dark Building Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create sustainable and energy-efficient infrastructure. - **Sustainable Construction Innovations:** Opportunity to develop new materials and designs that minimize environmental impact. - **Long-lasting Energy Storage Solutions:** Opportunity to create and implement long-lasting energy storage solutions for commercial and municipal applications. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Construction:** The construction industry can integrate this technology into their designs and enhance sustainability and energy efficiency. - **Municipalities:** Local government can use this technology to improve public lighting in a more cost-effective, sustainable, and durable way. - **Energy Storage:** Opportunity to develop and implement energy storage solutions for buildings and public spaces using this technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glow-in-the-Dark Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-in-the-dark-water-bottle.md) - [Glow-In-The-Dark Material Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowinthedark1.md) - [Shrimp Cell-Fused Cements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shrimp-cell-fused-cement.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Prescription Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowing-relief.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Sushi Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-in-the-dark-sushi-bar.md) - [Stone Waste Street Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-street-light.md) - [Carbon-Negative Artificial Sand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artificial-sand.md) - [Indoor Gardening Glowing Petunias](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefly-petunia.md) - [Glowing Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowyld-collection.md)