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  • Nanophotonics
  • Materials Science
  • Sustainable Energy

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  • Night-time warming is crucial for human activities and productivity.
  • Conventional warming methods are energy-intensive or space-consuming.
  • Passive warming solutions often lack heat gain capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a nanophotonic-based strategy for passive night-time warming.
  • To develop a thin film that inhibits thermal radiation while harnessing atmospheric heat.
  • To offer a sustainable alternative to conventional warming methods.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a photonic-engineered thin film.
  • Characterization of optical properties (reflectivity and absorptivity).
  • Experimental measurement of temperature rise and net heat loss.

Main Results:

  • The engineered film achieved a temperature rise of 2.1°C/4.4°C compared to low-e and broadband absorbers.
  • Net heat loss was experimentally measured at 9 W m⁻², significantly lower than control materials.
  • The film demonstrated high reflectivity in the 8-14 μm band and high absorptivity in other bands.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed nanophotonic strategy offers an effective passive night-time warming solution.
  • This technology presents a sustainable approach to warming, contributing to climate change mitigation.
  • The findings pave the way for innovative applications in energy-efficient warming and global carbon neutrality.