Our latest technical briefing on the inorganic materials enabling passive radiative cooling, and why Europe's 2026 heatwave changed the conversation.

With Europe experiencing its hottest June on record, we've put together a detailed technical briefing on Passive Daytime Radiative Cooling (PDRC) and the high-purity inorganic materials (alumina, silica, titania, nitrides) that make it work.

The article covers the science, the specific materials involved, and the supply chain considerations for scaling this technology from lab to production.

Full briefing here: https://www.samaterials.com/content/advanced-inorganic-materials-enable-passive-radiative-cooling-for-buildings.html

We're keen to hear from anyone working on cooling materials or building technologies—what challenges are you seeing in sourcing consistent materials for R&D or production?