The application of nanomaterials in the construction field is allowing the development of
smart, green, durable and more efficient buildings. Among the most widely researched …

Controlling how a material interacts with light is key to optimizing its optical properties to fit a
desired function or application. The most straightforward approach is to chemically or …

Chemical defects may significantly impact the colour and solar reflective performances of
cool pigments from the solid-state method. In this work, chemical defects in Cr-doped YAlO 3 …

The need to tackle the urban heat island effect demands the implementation of cool surfaces
as a mitigation strategy. This study comprehensively reviews the evolution of this research …

Titanium dioxide hollow microspheres (HMS-TiO 2) were successfully synthesized through a
sol-gel and subsequent high-temperature calcination method using a hard template. These …

Uses of novel technologies for improving the durability and lifespan of the construction
materials have emerged as viable solutions toward the sustainable future wherein the …

Nanostructured Fe2O3/TiO2 composite pigments with improved NIR reflectance were
prepared by a homogeneous precipitation method using urea and NH4OH. The optical and …

Iron ore tailings (IOTs) are in urgent need of utilization. Here, a series of novel red composite
pigments with bright color (L*= 42.6, a*= 35.3, and b*= 25.7) and high thermostability (1000° …

In this study, α-Fe2O3-CuO nanocomposite thin films were successfully deposited on the
glass and ITO substrates by a sol-gel process with the presence of cetyltrimethylammonium …

The key goal of this study is to develop new, eco-friendly, and cost-effective nanostructured
core-shell pigments based on nanosilica extracted from rice husk agro-waste to offer both …