We performed a comprehensive review of the state of the art of synthesis methods for
pigments employed for cool roof. The aim is to present the best synthesis method, among …

In the last decades, the development of new ceramic pigments has been a very pursuit goal,
mainly since the emergence of the inkjet technology applied to ceramic tiles. The digital …

Environmental problems on a global scale have become more prominent with the
population growth. For the removal of organic contaminants, the solar energy and …

We are studying the formation of a nanostructured spinel CoAl 2 O 4 layer on α-Al 2 O 3
giving rise to a core-shell composite. In the final product, two mechanisms of CoAl 2 O 4 …

The severe urban heat island effect emphasizes the heightened importance of reducing
building energy consumption. Cool pigments with higher near-infrared reflectivity contribute …

Highlights•The rod-like CoAl 2 O 4/halloysite hybrid pigment is fabricated by ZIF-67@
halloysite.•The CoAl 2 O 4/halloysite hybrid pigment shows a typical bright blue color.•The …

Inorganic pigments are widely used in various industries, including ceramics and paints.
CoAl 2 O 4 is a highly stable pigment, but its industrial synthesis requires high temperatures …

The pigments with the formula of Bi 2 W 1− x Mo x O 6 (x= 0.0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4) are
synthesized by one step hydrothermal method. The pigments are characterized with XRD …

In order to realize the resource and sustainable utilization of quartz sand waste discarded
from the mineral processing, Mg 2+-doped cobalt blue composite pigments are prepared …

For the first time, a mixed-metal diphosphate Na 2 Zn 0.5 Co 0.5 P 2 O 7 has been
successfully synthesized via the sol-gel method. The sample was characterized by means of …