A review of radiative sky cooling technology and its application in building systems

T Yan, D Xu, J Meng, X Xu, Z Yu, H Wu - Renewable Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Renewable energy is becoming increasingly popular in the development of low-carbon
societies. Radiative sky cooling (RSC) technology utilizes long waves in the atmospheric …

Beyond the static: dynamic radiative cooling materials and applications

K Lin, J Chen, A Pan, H Li, Y Fu, CT Kwok, L Liang… - Materials Today …, 2024 - Elsevier
The urgent need for sustainable cooling solutions has propelled the development of passive
radiative cooling (RC) technology. However, the static nature of traditional RC (SRC) …

Analytical heat transfer model for coaxial heat exchangers based on varied heat flux with borehole depth

L Jia, P Cui, Y Liu, L Lu, Z Fang - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
In the classical analytical coaxial borehole heat exchanger (CBHE) models, the variations of
the specific heat flux exchanged vertically along the depth of CBHE are ignored, which …

Thermal performance of a solar heat collection and storage wall with night insulation in winter: A numerical study

Y Sun, N Zhang, Z Zhang, M Sultan, Y Yuan - Energy and Buildings, 2024 - Elsevier
The application of phase change material (PCM) in Trombe walls (TW) can improve all-day
indoor thermal comfort. However, the heat loss via the glass is relatively large, resulting in …

Model development of deep space-source heat pump system and its feasibility analysis

L Jia, L Lu, J Chen, Q Gong - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2023 - Elsevier
This study proposes a novel deep space-source heat pump (DSSHP) system for efficient
heat rejection, considering the spectral selectivity of cooling coatings and atmospheric …

Parametric analysis and potential evaluation of thermoelectric generator driven by solar energy and radiative sky cooling

J Wang, L Lu, J Chen, L Jia - Solar Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Solar energy and radiative cooling (RC)-driven thermoelectric generator (TEG) technology,
which harnesses the extraterrestrial heat and cold sources from the sun and deep universe …

Experimental and numerical investigation of the effects of passive radiative cooling-based cool roof on building energy consumption

W Zhang, D Jiao, B Zhao, G Pei - Applied Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Passive radiative cooling is an energy-efficient method that reduces indoor temperature and
cooling load in buildings, thus contributing to significant energy savings. This study …

Parametric analysis and potential evaluation of an all-day radiative sky cooling radiator-assisted ground source heat pump system

L Jia, P Cui, L Lu, J Chen, Z Cao - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Practical utilization of radiative sky cooling (RSC) in an active way to produce cold water
breaks the cooling limitation of 150 W/m 2 for passive RSC but requires thoughtful system …

Innovating building energy regulations enabled by radiative sky cooling: Enhanced code of practice for overall thermal transfer value (OTTV) of super-cool roofs

J Chen, K Lin, A Pan, Y Zhu, TC Ho, Q Gong… - Energy Conversion and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Radiative sky cooling, which utilizes outer space as the cooling source for heat dissipation,
is attracting global interests for its ability to cool passively without using any energy …

A novel hybrid low-temperature thermal catalysis and radiative sky cooling system for day and night air purification and cooling

F Xu, L Che, G Zhang, X Cao, N Li, G Song, K Zhang… - Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Thermal catalytic oxidation is an air purification technology that can efficiently and stably
degrade volatile organic compounds. However, using thermal catalysis to purify indoor air in …