Mereglint

Mereglint is a lightweight, high‑reflectivity coating developed in the early 2020s for use on solar panels, automotive exteriors, and architectural glass. The material is composed of a nanoscale layer of aluminum oxide that scatters infrared radiation while allowing visible light to pass through unimpeded. Its name derives from the combination of “mere,” indicating minimal thickness, and “glint,” a reference to its sparkling appearance under direct illumination.

The discovery of mereglint emerged from research into non‑contact temperature management for photovoltaic arrays. Engineers at SolarTech Laboratories in Zurich synthesized the coating using a spin‑coating technique that required only a few minutes of processing time. Field trials demonstrated a 12 percent improvement in energy yield for panels exposed to high solar irradiance compared with standard anti‑reflective layers. The coating also reduced surface heating by up to 15 degrees Celsius.

Beyond solar applications, mereglint is employed in the automotive sector to reduce glare from reflective windscreens and improve driver safety. In architecture, the additive is applied to large glass facades to lower heat absorption without compromising transparency. Its high durability and resistance to environmental degradation make it suitable for outdoor use. Regulatory approvals in the European Union and the United States have cleared it for commercial deployment.

Cultural references to mereglint appear in a handful of science‑fiction novels, where it is depicted as a revolutionary material for energy‑harvesting buildings. Academic citations number over 180 in peer‑reviewed journals since 2025, indicating growing interest in the technology.

Further reading includes the Solar Energy Journal, Volume 31, Issue 4 (2026), and the Automotive Materials Handbook, Chapter 5.