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ReviewMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Biomimetic Daytime Radiative Cooling Technology: Prospects and Challenges for Practical Application.

Jiale Wang, Haiyang Chen, Xiaxiao Tian, Dongxiao Hu, Yufan Liu, Jiayue Li, Ke Zhang, Hongliang Huang, Jie Yan, Bin Li

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Review in Materials (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Jiale WangSchool of Civil and Engineering, Hebei University of Architecture, Zhangjiakou 075000, China.
Haiyang ChenSchool of Civil and Engineering, Hebei University of Architecture, Zhangjiakou 075000, China.
Xiaxiao TianHebei Tianhe Engineering Consulting Co., Ltd., Zhangjiakou 075000, China.
Dongxiao HuSchool of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China.
Yufan LiuSchool of Civil and Engineering, Hebei University of Architecture, Zhangjiakou 075000, China.
Jiayue LiSchool of Civil and Engineering, Hebei University of Architecture, Zhangjiakou 075000, China.
Ke ZhangSchool of Civil and Engineering, Hebei University of Architecture, Zhangjiakou 075000, China.
Hongliang HuangSchool of Civil and Engineering, Hebei University of Architecture, Zhangjiakou 075000, China.
Jie YanSchool of Civil and Engineering, Hebei University of Architecture, Zhangjiakou 075000, China.ORCID 0000-0001-8156-2440
Bin LiSchool of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China.ORCID 0000-0002-9187-6432

Funding

Doctoral Research Start-up Funds of Hebei University of Architecture B-202407Hebei Province Inorganic Non-metallic Materials Laboratory Open Project Funds HLINM202201Science and Technology Project of Hebei Education Department BJ2025214
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Biomimetic structures inspired by evolutionary optimized biological systems offer promising solutions to overcome current limitations in passive daytime radiative cooling (PDRC) technology, which efficiently scatters solar radiation through atmospheric windows and radiates surface heat into space without additional energy consumption. While structural biomimicry provides excellent optical performance and feasibility, its complex manufacturing and high costs limit scalability due to micro-nano fabrication constraints. Material-based biomimicry, utilizing environmentally friendly and abundant raw materials, offers greater scalability but requires improvements in mechanical durability. Adaptive biomimicry enables intelligent regulation with high responsiveness but faces challenges in system complexity, stability, and large-scale integration. These biologically derived strategies provide valuable insights for advancing radiative cooling devices. This review systematically summarizes recent progress, elucidates mechanisms of key biological structures for photothermal regulation, and explores their application potential across various fields. It also discusses current challenges and future research directions, aiming to promote deeper investigation and breakthroughs in biomimetic radiative cooling technologies.

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bio-inspired radiative coolingbiological structuresmultifunctionalityphotothermal regulationrefrigerating materials

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PMID41095380
PMCPMC12525690

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