☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆ to ScienceEnglish · 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 ☆ to ScienceEnglish · 1 year agomessage-square7fedilink
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 Ecclestoned@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·1 year agoAt what cost though? I’d bet it’s more expensive than just plain white paint
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