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Xinyu Sun, Hongdie Li, Maojie Tang, Qian Liu, Baiyu Wang, Yuchen Yang, Xueli Guo, Xiping Cheng, Yucheng Peng, Guanben Du, Wei Gao. Fabrication of radiative cooling function on wood surface via TCMs@ZnO[J]. Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts, 2026, 11(5): 100301. doi: 10.1016/j.jobab.2026.100301
Citation: Xinyu Sun, Hongdie Li, Maojie Tang, Qian Liu, Baiyu Wang, Yuchen Yang, Xueli Guo, Xiping Cheng, Yucheng Peng, Guanben Du, Wei Gao. Fabrication of radiative cooling function on wood surface via TCMs@ZnO[J]. Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts, 2026, 11(5): 100301. doi: 10.1016/j.jobab.2026.100301

Fabrication of radiative cooling function on wood surface via TCMs@ZnO

doi: 10.1016/j.jobab.2026.100301
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This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 32260360), as well as the Key Program of Applied and Basic Research in Yunnan Province (No. 202601AS070017).

  • Received Date: 2026-02-14
  • Accepted Date: 2026-08-28
  • Rev Recd Date: 2026-08-22
  • Available Online: 2026-11-03
  • Publish Date: 2026-09-05
  • Radiative cooling materials offer passive heat management but often suffer from high cost, complex processing, and poor outdoor durability. Here, a scalable strategy was developed to fabricate thermochromic radiative cooling wood by integrating thermochromic microcapsules (TCMs) and ZnO nanoparticles into a phenolic resin coating on rubberwood (Hevea brasiliensis) and fir (Cunninghamia lanceolata (Lamb.) Hook.). The in situ synthesized ZnO-modified resin formed uniform micro/nano-structured coatings with strong adhesion and reversible thermochromic behavior, increasing the ultraviolet (UV)-visible reflectance by approximately 44.7% when the wood temperature (T) exceeded the critical transition temperature (Tc = 28 ℃). The hybrid coating enhanced hydrophobicity, self-cleaning, and UV resistance, ensuring long term optical stability. Outdoor tests demonstrated effective thermal regulation performance, with maximum surface and subsurface temperature reductions of 10.4 and 7.2 ℃, respectively, while wooden house models achieved surface and indoor temperature decreases of 3.3 and 2.5 ℃, respectively. EnergyPlus simulations further indicated annual cooling energy saving rates up to 19.5% in hot climates. This study presents a multifunctional thermochromic radiative cooling wood with integrated dynamic optical regulation, offering a sustainable and scalable route toward energy-efficient and climate-adaptive building materials.

     

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