Tailoring spinel and Aurivillius-based phases for passive cooling applications in urban infrastructure and automotives
Saithathul Fathima SAMEERA, Sheik Muhammadhu Aboobakar SHIBLI
Abstract. Spinel and Aurivillius phases represent an important class of materials. Spinel and Aurivillius-based phases offer great promise for passive cooling due to their structural stability, high NIR reflectance, and tunable optical properties. This paper highlights tailoring these phases, focusing on the design of synthesis strategies, energy efficiency, and environmental compatibility. Their integration into cool coatings can significantly reduce heat absorption, lower cooling costs, and support sustainable, climate-resilient construction and mobility solutions. Special attention is given to their optical performance, synthesis routes, stability, and potential for environmentally sustainable implementation in urban infrastructure and automotive coatings.
Keywords
Cool Pigments, NIR Reflectance, Spinel, Aurivillius
Published online 6/20/2026, 6 pages
Copyright © 2026 by the author(s)
Published under license by Materials Research Forum LLC., Millersville PA, USA
Citation: Saithathul Fathima SAMEERA, Sheik Muhammadhu Aboobakar SHIBLI, Tailoring spinel and Aurivillius-based phases for passive cooling applications in urban infrastructure and automotives, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 67, pp 731-736, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644904176-101
The article was published as article 101 of the book Climate Action and Sustainability
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