It is cool to the touch, even under a blazing sun, Dr. Ruan said.
Unlike air-conditioners, the paint doesn’t need any energy to work, and it doesn’t warm the outside air.
In 2021, Guinness declared it the whitest paint ever, and it’s since collected several awards.
While the paint was originally envisioned for rooftops, manufacturers of clothes, shoes, cars, trucks and even spacecraft have come clamoring.
Last year, Dr. Ruan and his team announced that they’d come up with a more lightweight version that could reflect heat from vehicles.
Persons:
Xiulin Ruan, didn’t, Ruan, Guinness, they’d
Organizations:
Purdue University, Guinness World Records