articleACS NanoJan 12, 2023Closed access

Phase Change Material Enhanced Radiative Cooler for Temperature-Adaptive Thermal Regulation

MYMeng YangHZHongmei ZhongTLTao LiBWBangyao WuZWZuankai Wang

City University of Hong Kong · Southern University of Science and Technology

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Abstract

Passive radiative cooling (PRC), as an electricity-free and environmentally friendly cooling strategy, is highly desirable in improving the global energy landscape. Despite numerous efforts, most designs for PRC are so devoted to improving the cooling performance in the daytime that they neglect the triggered overcooling at night. Herein, we approached an effective design for temperature-adaptive thermal management through integrating PRC and temperature control of room-temperature phase change material. Compared with conventional radiative coolers, the developed phase change material-enhanced radiative cooler (PCMRC) can adjust its performance according to the temperature of day and night. The PCMRC achieved…

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  • Radiative cooling
  • Radiative transfer
  • Passive cooling
  • Environmental science
  • Phase-change material
  • Thermal
  • Thermal comfort
  • Materials science
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Affordable and clean energy
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