Highly reflective microcrystalline/amorphous materials, and methods for making and using the same
US10203434B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24372
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Compositions comprising highly reflective microcrystalline/amorphous materials are provided. In some instances, the highly reflective materials are microcrystalline or amorphous carbonate materials, which may include calcium and/or magnesium carbonate. In some instances, the materials are CO2 sequestering materials. Also provided are methods of making and using the compositions, e.g., to increase the albedo of a surface, to mitigate urban heat island effects, etc.
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