Plasmonic photocatalysis has emerged as a prominent and growing field. It enables the
efficient use of sunlight as an abundant and renewable energy source to drive a myriad of …

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 …

The environmental concern and depletion of fossil fuels motivate solar energy to become
one of the most promising alternative sources of energy. Since the efficiency of the thermal …

Copper (II) oxide (CuO) nanostructures were prepared on fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO)
using a three-step heat treatment process in a sol–gel dip-coating method. The precursor …

In this work, the Li/Zn-doped near-infrared reflective inorganic blue pigment YIn0. 9–x Mn0.
1M x O3− δ (M= Li/Zn, x= 0–0.4) was synthesized by the high-temperature solid-state …

Using reflective coatings to enhance the reflective ability of urban underlying surface can
effectively reduce building energy consumption and alleviate urban heat island effect …

Van der Waals heterostructures (vdWHs) showcase robust and tunable light-matter
interactions, establishing an intriguing realm for investigating atomic-scale photocatalytic …

Excessive heat gain in residential buildings during sunny days, especially in tropical
regions, leads to increased reliance on active energy cooling systems, contributing to higher …

In this research, we produced ochre/yellow pigments of YIn 0.9 Fe 0.1 O 3, combined with
ZnO pigments, through a citrate-assisted sol-gel approach. We investigated the impact of …

The population explosion, industrialization, and technological advancements have resulted
in fast-growing energy demand around the world. Hence, there is a requirement for reliable …