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Radiative cooling (RC) offers a sustainable solution by using thermal radiation for cooling. This review explores advanced RC materials, focusing on design strategies and performance improvements for reduced energy consumption.

Keywords:

multifunctional materials radiative cooling static‐cooling materials stimuli‐responsive materials thermal management

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Sustainable Energy Technologies
Thermodynamics

Background:

Radiative cooling (RC) is a carbon-neutral technology for heat dissipation to outer space.
Growing interest in RC stems from its potential for economic and environmental benefits.
Reducing reliance on conventional cooling systems is crucial for sustainability.

Purpose of the Study:

To review materials development in radiative cooling.
To focus on design strategies, intrinsic properties, structural formations, and performance enhancement.
To provide a roadmap for advanced RC materials.

Main Methods:

Systematic overview of static-homogeneous, static-composite, dynamic, and multifunctional RC materials.
Analysis of design strategies for intrinsic properties and structural formations.
Evaluation of performance improvement techniques.

Main Results:

Detailed examination of various classes of radiative cooling materials.
Elucidation of how material design impacts cooling performance.
Identification of key advancements in RC material science.

Conclusions:

Materials innovation is central to unlocking the full potential of radiative cooling.
Future trends, challenges, and solutions for advanced RC materials are discussed.
The review serves as a guide for future research and development in RC materials.