Urban areas without sufficient tree cover are significantly warmer than their surroundings. This “urban heat island” effect mainly results from an absorption of near-infrared (NIR) radiation in ...

Inorganic pigments have long been integral to industries ranging from ceramics to high-performance coatings, owing to their chemical stability, resistance to photodegradation, and vibrant hues. Their ...

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The University of Kerala has been granted an Indian patent for an innovative process of preparing solar reflective spinel pigments, paving the way for its application in creating ...

Layered perovskites like titanium-added calcium manganese oxide ceramics have attracted attention as materials that can prevent solar heat absorption by reflecting near-infrared (NIR) radiation better ...