Carbonation of Waste Slag for Next-Generation Radiative Cooling Buildings. The urgent need for carbon net-zero buildings necessitates passive cooling solutions to mitigate energy consumption and reduc

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Carbonation of Waste Slag for Next-Generation Radiative Cooling Buildings. The urgent need for carbon net-zero buildings necessitates passive cooling solutions to mitigate energy consumption and reduce carbon footprint. This project focuses on the carbonation of Blast Furnace Slag (BFS) as a solution for converting industrial waste into radiative cooling materials for passive building cooling. By utilizing the carbonation process, this project seeks to enhance the thermal and optical properties of BFS, creating materials that effectively reflect solar radiation and promote thermal dissipation, thereby optimizing indoor thermal comfort without relying on energy-intensive cooling systems. The outcomes will contribute to Australia’s carbon neutrality goals and inform public policies aimed at sustainable construction.. Scheme: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award. Field: 4005 - Civil Engineering. Lead: Asst Prof Xiantong Yan