Bionic technology of heat immortal ant: a new type of heat insulation material

Recently, researchers from the University of Colombia are working on a new idea for cold roof technology, so that a coating material developed can keep its temperature from rising under the sun According to Yale climate media, a heat-resistant species called the Saharan silver ant As early as 2015, a professor of physics at the University of Colombia found that the Saharan silver ant was active on the hot desert surface, and its silver hair layer could reflect the sun's light and send the heat to the outside world At present, inspired by the heat immortal ant, the professor and his research team have developed a functional material similar to paint to simulate the reflection and heat insulation function of the Saharan silver ant It is understood that the application of this material in roof construction can reflect 99% of the spectral range of sunlight, resist heat absorption, so as to give the building insulation function In terms of thermal insulation, this material is more effective than white paint which can only reflect sunlight in a certain spectral range At present, this technology needs further research and improvement If it is successfully applied, it will effectively reduce the demand of air conditioning and energy consumption.