Nanoporous Film Incorporating Rice Husk Silica and ZnO Particles for non-electric cooling

Komkrich Chokprasombat | Thailand

Nanoporous Film Incorporating Rice Husk Silica and ZnO Particles for non-electric cooling

Komkrich Chokprasombat

Thailand

Detail

This research develops a low-cost, environment-friendly PMMA film for passive daytime radiative cooling through optimized optical design. Rice-husk silica enhances solar scattering, while ZnO improves UV durability and adds antimicrobial properties. This film effectively produces sub-ambient cooling without electricity, representing a sustainable cooling material.