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‘Whitest ever’ paint reflects 98% of sunlight – BBC News
Researchers hope their “ultra-white” paint can save energy by reflecting sunlight from buildings.
By Victoria GillScience correspondent, BBC News
image captionProf Xiulin Ruan with a sample of his “ultra-white” paint
Scientists in the US have developed a paint significantly “whiter than the whitest paint currently available”.
Tests carried out by researchers at Purdue University on their “ultra-white” paint showed it reflected more than 98% of sunlight.
That suggests, the scientists say, that it could help save energy and fight climate change.
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