Is it possible to produce this glass in great quantities or does it only work in a laboratory?
this post was submitted on 04 Jul 2023
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What other solarpunk technologies could this work well with? I'd imagine solar panels and greenhouses.
Sounds like a useful recipe, if the components are widespread. However, I notice that the press release does not disclose more - probably because of the patent application.
- it seems likely that it's still a silicate, but what silicates have an (eutectic) melting point of 300-400C?
- it seems sure that they dropped limestone, but what did they add to replace it?
- if they get a patent and license it on fair terms, it might see widespread adoption
- if they get a patent and won't license it on fair terms, bah