☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆@lemmy.ml to Science@lemmy.mlEnglish · 1 year agoScientists have created a white paint that, when applied, can reduce the surface temperature on a roof and cool the building beneath it.archive.phexternal-linkmessage-square7fedilinkarrow-up127arrow-down110
arrow-up117arrow-down1external-linkScientists have created a white paint that, when applied, can reduce the surface temperature on a roof and cool the building beneath it.archive.ph☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆@lemmy.ml to Science@lemmy.mlEnglish · 1 year agomessage-square7fedilink
minus-squareBernie EcclestonedlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up3arrow-down1·1 year agoDoesn’t all white masonry paint do that anyway?
minus-squareAdminWorker@lemmy.calinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up6·edit-21 year agoThe article discusses this, current white paints reflect 80-90% of sunlight. This ultra white paint is able to reflect more heat 98%. Downsides are some ingredients are mined, but current white paint has some ingredients mined.
minus-squareBernie EcclestonedlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·1 year agoAt what cost though? I’d bet it’s more expensive than just plain white paint
Doesn’t all white masonry paint do that anyway?
The article discusses this, current white paints reflect 80-90% of sunlight. This ultra white paint is able to reflect more heat 98%.
Downsides are some ingredients are mined, but current white paint has some ingredients mined.
At what cost though? I’d bet it’s more expensive than just plain white paint
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