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Hello! In my previous post, I gave a brief introduction to Passive Daytime Radiative Cooling (PDRC) technology. In this post, I’ll dive deeper into the principles behind PDRC, recent research breakthroughs, and the challenges the technology faces today. If you're curious about what PDRC is, check out the previous post using the link below! 👉 Check out the previous post The Fundamentals of Radiative Cooling PDRC operates based on two core mechanisms: solar reflection and thermal radiation . The performance of this technology depends on how efficiently the surface material reflects sunlight and emits stored heat into space. Many people think, “Since metals reflect sunlight well, wouldn’t they be perfect for PDRC?” I used to think the same, but here’s the catch—while metals have high reflectivity, they have low thermal emissivity , which makes effective cooling difficult. Thermal emissivity refers to the efficiency with which a surface emits heat. Metals are poor at...

 Hello! Today, let's dive into a groundbreaking technology that tackles environmental challenges and energy consumption: Passive Daytime Radiative Cooling (PDRC) . As climate change and urban heat islands become more pressing issues, cooling technologies are increasingly vital. What's exciting is that PDRC offers efficient cooling without consuming additional energy, making it a potential game-changer for buildings, vehicles, data centers, and more. Curious about how it works and what the future holds? Let’s explore together! Why Do We Need PDRC? Climate change and urban heat island effects are causing summer temperatures in cities to soar 5–7°C higher than surrounding areas, driving an ever-increasing demand for cooling. On top of this, AI-powered data centers , essential infrastructure for modern technologies, generate massive amounts of heat that require substantial energy to cool. For instance, large-scale AI data centers consume tens of megawatts of electricity a...