Not white, but this colour developed by scientists is helping homes stay up to 9°C cooler under direct sunlight
Global warming is making summers unbearable, pushing scientists to find cooling solutions. A breakthrough study reveals a new colored coating that keeps surfaces significantly cooler than the surrounding air, even under direct sunlight. This innovative, biomass-derived material uses light interference for color, avoiding heat absorption and offering a promising alternative to traditional white surfaces for buildings worldwide. Field tests show it outperforms existing colored paints, offering hope for humid cities.
Global warming is making summers unbearable, pushing scientists to find cooling solutions. A breakthrough study reveals a new colored coating that keeps surfaces significantly cooler than the surrounding air, even under direct sunlight. This innovative, biomass-derived material uses light interference for color, avoiding heat absorption and offering a promising alternative to traditional white surfaces for buildings worldwide. Field tests show it outperforms existing colored paints, offering hope for humid cities.
