Enhanced thermal stability photophysical properties of photoselective PMMA/ITO nanohybrid films for greenhouse cooling in hot climates

The current research proposed innovative photoselective greenhouse cooling films made from PMMA/ITO nanohybrids, incorporating varying concentrations of Indium tin oxide nanocrystals (ITO NCs) and the fluorescent organic dye Lumogen F Red300, utilizing the solvent casting method. The morphology and...

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Main Authors: Mohammed Alyami, Samah El-Bashir
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-11-01
Series:Journal of Saudi Chemical Society
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description The current research proposed innovative photoselective greenhouse cooling films made from PMMA/ITO nanohybrids, incorporating varying concentrations of Indium tin oxide nanocrystals (ITO NCs) and the fluorescent organic dye Lumogen F Red300, utilizing the solvent casting method. The morphology and structure were examined using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD), demonstrating good homogeneity and amorphous nature. The impact of different ITO NC concentrations on physical properties was examined through differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), optical absorption, transmission, reflection, fluorescence, and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy. Integrating ITO NCs into the PMMA matrix showed enhanced thermal insulation capabilities of PMMA films while maintaining their transparency to photosynthetically active radiation (PAR). Maintaining this balance is crucial because it enables the films to selectively filter and reflect infrared radiation leading to lower greenhouse temperatures while still allowing the essential light needed for plant growth to pass through. This research is particularly significant for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2 and 13, especially in hot, water-scarce regions, as it protects plants from thermal stress, promotes growth, and supports food security in developing countries.
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spelling doaj-art-c1493ded6be64cbf87e577ca1ef2e7d12024-12-19T10:52:38ZengElsevierJournal of Saudi Chemical Society1319-61032024-11-01286101945Enhanced thermal stability photophysical properties of photoselective PMMA/ITO nanohybrid films for greenhouse cooling in hot climatesMohammed Alyami0Samah El-Bashir1Department of Physics, College of Science and Humanities in Al-Kharj, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia; Corresponding author.Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Benha University, Benha 13518, EgyptThe current research proposed innovative photoselective greenhouse cooling films made from PMMA/ITO nanohybrids, incorporating varying concentrations of Indium tin oxide nanocrystals (ITO NCs) and the fluorescent organic dye Lumogen F Red300, utilizing the solvent casting method. The morphology and structure were examined using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD), demonstrating good homogeneity and amorphous nature. The impact of different ITO NC concentrations on physical properties was examined through differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), optical absorption, transmission, reflection, fluorescence, and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy. Integrating ITO NCs into the PMMA matrix showed enhanced thermal insulation capabilities of PMMA films while maintaining their transparency to photosynthetically active radiation (PAR). Maintaining this balance is crucial because it enables the films to selectively filter and reflect infrared radiation leading to lower greenhouse temperatures while still allowing the essential light needed for plant growth to pass through. This research is particularly significant for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2 and 13, especially in hot, water-scarce regions, as it protects plants from thermal stress, promotes growth, and supports food security in developing countries.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1319610324001406PMMA greenhousesITO nanocrystalsLumogen F Red 300 dyeSustainability
spellingShingle Mohammed Alyami
Samah El-Bashir
Enhanced thermal stability photophysical properties of photoselective PMMA/ITO nanohybrid films for greenhouse cooling in hot climates
Journal of Saudi Chemical Society
PMMA greenhouses
ITO nanocrystals
Lumogen F Red 300 dye
Sustainability
title Enhanced thermal stability photophysical properties of photoselective PMMA/ITO nanohybrid films for greenhouse cooling in hot climates
title_full Enhanced thermal stability photophysical properties of photoselective PMMA/ITO nanohybrid films for greenhouse cooling in hot climates
title_fullStr Enhanced thermal stability photophysical properties of photoselective PMMA/ITO nanohybrid films for greenhouse cooling in hot climates
title_full_unstemmed Enhanced thermal stability photophysical properties of photoselective PMMA/ITO nanohybrid films for greenhouse cooling in hot climates
title_short Enhanced thermal stability photophysical properties of photoselective PMMA/ITO nanohybrid films for greenhouse cooling in hot climates
title_sort enhanced thermal stability photophysical properties of photoselective pmma ito nanohybrid films for greenhouse cooling in hot climates
topic PMMA greenhouses
ITO nanocrystals
Lumogen F Red 300 dye
Sustainability
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1319610324001406
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