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    Scientists have invented a reflective paint that cools down.

    • Last Update: 2020-09-25
    • Source: Internet
    • Author: User
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    : Abstract: Whether in the playground or on the roof, there are always some equipment you do not want to be exposed to the sun to cause it to heat up. When heated up, these devices not only feel uncomfortable to touch, but also cause premature aging. We usually cool down by painting the surface white. A scientist at Johns Hopkins University has developed a higher-end reflective, glass-based
    paint
    cool down.
    Jason Benkoski, of Johns Hopkins University in the United States, made the paint from common potassium silicate glass ingredients. This glass raw material can be dissolved in water.
    he adjusts, the paint becomes waterproof once sprayed on the surface of the object. At the same time add pigment to increase its color, and can also enhance its reflective performance.
    the paint is almost completely inorganic and lasts longer than conventional organic polymer-based
    coatings
    easily dissolved in sunlight. In addition, it does not release as many volatile organic compounds as traditional paints. At the same time, this paint can increase the adhesion on the metal surface.
    Jason Benkoski designed the paint primarily for naval vessels, he also hopes to use it in playground equipment, in the main stage or in other places such as rooftops. He hopes to begin field testing within two years.
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