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  • Materials Science
  • Sustainable Building Technologies
  • Climate Change Mitigation

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  • Global warming necessitates innovative solutions for buildings and urban areas.
  • Passive Daytime Radiative Cooling (PDRC) materials show promise but haven't replaced conventional materials like concrete.
  • Urban environments face challenges from rising temperatures and energy demands.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel concrete material with PDRC capabilities.
  • To integrate PDRC functionality into a widely used construction material.
  • To assess the potential of this material for reducing urban heat island effects and energy consumption.

Main Methods:

  • Development of Roman-inspired concrete incorporating PDRC properties.
  • Characterization of material properties: solar reflectance and long-wave infrared (LWIR) emittance.
  • Experimental measurement of cooling power and temperature reduction under simulated solar conditions.
  • Simulation of energy savings and urban temperature impact.

Main Results:

  • The developed concrete exhibits high solar reflectance (≈0.95) and LWIR emittance (≈0.91).
  • Achieved cooling powers exceeding 45 W/m² under 850 W/m² solar intensity without a convection shield.
  • Demonstrated ability to remain 2°C cooler than ambient air on hot days (30°C+) under high solar irradiance (up to 985 W/m²).

Conclusions:

  • The PDRC concrete offers a cheap, scalable, and sustainable solution for energy efficiency.
  • Potential to reduce energy use and CO₂ emissions by approximately 50% in hot climates.
  • Can significantly lower urban surface temperatures, mitigating heat waves and enhancing climate resilience.