Infrared Radiative Cooling and Its Applications

Summary of Contents
Contents
Acronyms
1 Foreword
	1.1 Energy and Carbon Neutrality
	1.2 Radiative Cooling Technology
	References
2 Introduction
3 Fundamental of Radiative Cooling
	3.1 Fundamental of Heat Transfer
		3.1.1 Thermal Conduction
		3.1.2 Thermal Convection
		3.1.3 Thermal Radiation
	3.2 Radiative Cooling Mechanism
		3.2.1 Basic Theory
		3.2.2 Atmospheric Radiation
		3.2.3 Solar Radiation
		3.2.4 Sky Radiation
		3.2.5 Non-radiative Heat Transfer
	3.3 Thermal Analysis of Radiative Cooling Theory
	3.4 Selective Radiative Structure
		3.4.1 Night Radiative Cooling
		3.4.2 Daytime Cooling
	3.5 Performance Indicators of Radiant Coolers
	References
4 Radiative Cooling Materials and Devices
	4.1 Natural Radiators
	4.2 Thin-Film-Based Radiator
		4.2.1 Polymer Film
		4.2.2 Color Coating Film
		4.2.3 Inorganic Coating Film
	4.3 Nanoparticle-Based Radiator
	4.4 Photonic Radiator
		4.4.1 Multilayer Film
		4.4.2 Graphical Surface
	4.5 Summary
	References
5 Application of Radiative Cooling
	5.1 Application of Radiative Cooling in Buildings
		5.1.1 Water-Based System
		5.1.2 Air-Based System
		5.1.3 Composite System
		5.1.4 Cold Roof
		5.1.5 Cooling Potential of Radiant Cooling in Buildings
	5.2 Challenges and Prospects
		5.2.1 Technical Issues
		5.2.2 Geographical Location Restrictions
		5.2.3 Cost Issues
	5.3 Application of Radiative Cooling in Solar Energy
		5.3.1 Spectral Characteristics of Solar Cells
		5.3.2 Solar Cell Optimization
		5.3.3 Thermodynamic Analysis Process
	5.4 Application of Radiative Cooling in Dew Collection
	5.5 Radiation System
		5.5.1 Meteorological Conditions
		5.5.2 Design of Radiation Dewdrop Condenser
		5.5.3 Active Condenser
		5.5.4 Cooling and Condensing System
	5.6 Application of Radiative Cooling in Solar Power Plant
		5.6.1 S-CO2 Bretton Cycle
		5.6.2 Dynamic Cycle Model
	References
6 Application of Radiative Cooling in MEMS Thermoelectric Power Generation
	6.1 Microelectromechanical System (MEMS)
		6.1.1 Introduction of MEMS
		6.1.2 Development and Application of MEMS
		6.1.3 Characteristics of MEMS
		6.1.4 Application of MEMS Technology in Thermoelectric Device Processing
	6.2 Research Status of Radiative Cooling and Radiative Cooling Power Generation
	6.3 Study on Magnetron Sputtering Process of Sb2Te3 and Bi2Te3 Thin-Film Thermoelectric Materials
		6.3.1 Thin-Film Thermoelectric Materials
		6.3.2 Working Principle of Magnetron Sputtering
		6.3.3 Magnetron Sputtering System
		6.3.4 Preparation of Thermoelectric Material Films
		6.3.5 Composition Structure and Performance Characterization of Thermoelectric Films
		6.3.6 Results and Discussion
	6.4 Research on Processing Technology of Ultra-Thin Thermoelectric Devices Based on MEMS Technology
		6.4.1 Preface
		6.4.2 MEMS Thermoelectric Chip Process Development
		6.4.3 Development Process
		6.4.4 Results and Discussion
	6.5 Power Generation Performance of MEMS Ultrathin Thermoelectric Array Devices
		6.5.1 Basic Theory of Thermoelectric Devices
		6.5.2 Processing Process of Thermoelectric Devices
		6.5.3 Performance Test Method of MEMS Chip
		6.5.4 Performance Test Results of MEMS Chip
	6.6 Radiative Cooling Power Generation Based on MEMS Thermoelectric Devices
		6.6.1 Preface
		6.6.2 Radiative Cooling Theory
		6.6.3 Principle and Method of Radiator Processing
		6.6.4 Establishment and Test Method of the Radiant Cooling Power Generation System
		6.6.5 Radiator Structure and Performance Characterization Test Results
		6.6.6 Outlook
	References
7 Conclusion