Advancing Sustainable Development : Broad Applications of Passive Radiative Cooling

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Original languageEnglish
Article number2346
Journal / PublicationSustainability
Volume16
Issue number6
Online published12 Mar 2024
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2024

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Abstract

With the increasing demand for energy worldwide, researchers from different fields have been striving to improve the sustainability and proper utilization of energy resources. Passive radiative cooling, as a natural energy transport method, can achieve cooling without additional external energy input. This review provides a comprehensive examination of passive radiative cooling, including its fundamental theories and latest development. A particular emphasis is placed on the diverse range of fields where passive radiative cooling has been applied, notably including but not limited to construction and architecture. The current state of applications, potential challenges that may arise with wider adaption and promising research directions for each field are thoroughly discussed. This review emphasizes the extensive potential and practical viability of passive radiative cooling in diverse applications and identifies pressing challenges and future research directions aimed at scaling up real-world implementation.

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  • radiative cooling, energy sustainable development, building energy efficiency, smart textile, metamaterials, micro/nano structures

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