Highly Reflective Microcrystalline/Amorphous Materials, and Methods for Making and Using the Same
AssigneeBlue Planet, Ltd.
InventorsBrent R. Constantz, Chris Camire, Seung-Hee Kang
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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.
Claims21
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A method of enhancing the albedo of a surface, the method comprising:
- associating with the surface an amount of a microcrystalline/amorphous material effective to enhance the albedo of the surface.
A method of making a light reflective composition, the method comprising:
- combining a highly reflective microcrystalline material and a second component to make the light reflective composition.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.