Recent advances in bio-inspired radiative cooling film designs for sustainable building applications
Huaping Mei, Guanfeng Xue, Qianzhi Gou, Zhao-Yu Chen, Kaixin Wang, Sida Zhang, Kangning Xiong, Juanxiu Xiao, Bing-Ye Song, Meng Li
Abstract
This review examines the operational mechanisms of radiative cooling, identifies limitations of conventional film materials, and evaluates recent progress in bio-inspired design strategies for radiative cooling films.
Topics & Concepts
Radiative coolingArchitectural engineeringRadiative transferEnvironmental scienceMaterials scienceEngineering physicsNanotechnologyEngineeringPhysicsMeteorologyOpticsThermal Radiation and Cooling TechnologiesAerogels and thermal insulation