Radiation cooling - current state and development prospects
Abstract
Radiation cooling - current state and development prospects
Incoming article date: 20.10.2024Radiative cooling is an innovative and highly promising passive cooling technology that allows surfaces to dissipate heat via infrared radiation directly into the cold outer space. Unlike traditional cooling methods that require an external energy source, radiative cooling operates autonomously, offering a sustainable and energy-efficient alternative for temperature control. This natural process has attracted considerable attention in recent years due to its potential to mitigate the growing energy demands associated with air conditioning and refrigeration, which contribute significantly to global energy consumption and environmental degradation.
Keywords: radiation cooling, temperature, atmospheric window, air conditioning, energy efficiency, passive cooling, calcium carbonate, barium sulfide, boron nitride, titanium dioxide