Green Material Prospects for Passive Evaporative Cooling Systems: Geopolymers

Zeynab Emdadi, Nilofar Asim, Mohd Ambar Yarmo, Roslinda Shamsudin, Masita Mohammad and Kamaruzaman Sopian
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Zeynab Emdadi: Solar Energy Research Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
Nilofar Asim: Solar Energy Research Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
Mohd Ambar Yarmo: Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
Roslinda Shamsudin: School of Applied Physics, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
Masita Mohammad: Solar Energy Research Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
Kamaruzaman Sopian: Solar Energy Research Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia

Energies, 2016, vol. 9, issue 8, 1-19

Abstract: Passive cooling techniques have been used mostly in countries with hot and arid climates such as Iran, Egypt, and India. However, the use of this important technology has not been seriously considered until a time of energy crisis, and consequently, environmental crisis scenarios, emerge. Scholars have renewed their interest in investigating passive cooling technology, particularly the aspects of new materials, thermal comfort, energy efficiency, new designs, climate, and environmental considerations. This review paper highlights the opportunities to use green materials, such as geopolymers, as evaporative cooling materials with different types of industrial and agricultural waste products as components. Novel ideas for passive cooling design using ancient and nature-inspired concepts are also presented to promote green technology for future applications.

Keywords: passive evaporative cooling; geopolymers; waste materials; design (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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