This Is Purdue: Ep. 35 - The Whitest Paint Created As Innovation For Climate Change

In this episode of This Is Purdue, professor of mechanical engineering at Purdue University, Xiulin Ruan, discusses his invention and innovation for climate change - ultra-white paint.
To potentially curb global warming, Xiulin and his team's whitest white acrylic paint reflects 98.1 percent of sunlight and deflects infrared heat, allowing buildings to cool below the surrounding air temperature.
Listen in as Xiulin shares his surprise at the amount of attention this innovation received, not only in the science and engineering world, but also in the art space. Plus, he breaks down how this paint can help people save money on their electric bills and thus can also lower carbon emissions.
To learn more about Xiulin and the whitest paint, visit: www.purdue.edu...
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[@papacos4745]

I want this paint for my greenhouse

[@hardworkcreative738]

Is there anyway to acquire this paint yet?

[@dasarijagadeesh9618]

🇮🇳 is ready to buy.

[@forgottendreamteam]

This paint will be perfect for painting marijuana grow rooms.
The reflectivity of the walls, floors, and ceiling, plays a major part in how efficient the lighting is. And if this paint becomes available for the same price as regular paint then it will be used.

[@funwthpraveen]

Is this paint safe and doesn’t cause any health issues. ? Will it cause any issues while getting exposed to the sun. ?

[@drive1buy]

Great Ideas, However there are Several Papers written from 2005 at Utah State University, Using Barium Sulfate in White paint. Any Comments?

[@bitTorrenter]

16:37 - Would that be Sherwin Williams?

[@AceofDlamonds]

Wow I watched this professor Xiulin Ruan in an unrelated video long ago and didn't realize he was the same guy here in recent news.