Shortwave emitters enable radiative cooling of above-ambient vertical surfaces

Materials Horizons 2026

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Authors: Zhi-Wei Zeng, Yi-Heng Ma, Hao Chen, Zi‐Chen Peng, Xu-Xu Jia, Jin-Xin Li, Fu‐Rong Zeng, Bo-Wen Liu, Yu-Zhong Wang, Xiao Xue, Haibo Zhao
DOI: 10.1039/d6mh00368k
Cited by: 1
References: 39

Abstract

heat load on a vertical surface, the radiative cooler reduces device temperatures by approximately 18.6 °C and 27.0 °C compared to a selective emitter and an uncoated surface, respectively. The material further exhibits exceptional mechanical robustness, thermal stability, and environmental durability, highlighting its potential for real-world thermal management in vertically oriented, high-temperature systems.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Thermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies Optical properties and cooling technologies in crystalline materials Silicon Nanostructures and Photoluminescence

Publication details

Journal / source
Materials Horizons
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
13
Issue
12
Pages
5937–5945
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN