Development of an Inorganic Anti-Aging Composite Fabric for Efficient
Passive Daytime Radiative Cooling Applications
Abstract
In this study, an anti-aging composite fabric termed FINM has been
developed, exhibiting effective passive daytime radiative cooling
capabilities. FINM possesses abundant silica-air contact surfaces and
Si-O bonds, leading to high solar spectral reflectance and mid-infrared
spectral emissivity. Under direct sunlight, FINM achieves a temperature
reduction of 7-8 °C compared to a control without relying on silver or
aluminum foils as background layers, yielding an average radiative
cooling power density of 66 W/m². The inorganic nature of FINM, combined
with an electrospinning fabrication process, imparts excellent
flexibility, mechanical properties, and durability, making it suitable
for building applications where passive heat dissipation is desired.
Unlike photonic crystals, organic films, and coatings, FINM is
characterized by a simple, cost-effective, and scalable production
process, offering durability and efficiency for mass production. This
work introduces a novel fabrication method for inorganic radiative
coolers, providing new insights into achieving enhanced daytime passive
radiative cooling performance using inorganic materials.