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A new material harnesses light to deice surfaces

It could be used to coat airplane wings and other surfaces to prevent ice buildup

deicing plane

ICE BE GONE  A new deicing material could reduce ice buildup on plane wings and other surfaces, to curb the use of environmentally unfriendly chemical sprays.

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By Maria Temming

- More than 2 years ago

A new material that converts light into heat could be laminated onto airplanes, wind turbines, rooftops and offshore oil platforms to help combat ice buildup.