this post was submitted on 04 Jul 2023
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Solarpunk technology

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[–] colour_my_numbers@vlemmy.net 7 points 1 year ago

Is it possible to produce this glass in great quantities or does it only work in a laboratory?

[–] KeraKali 4 points 1 year ago

What other solarpunk technologies could this work well with? I'd imagine solar panels and greenhouses.

[–] perestroika 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

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