Publication list:

Update time: 2026-05-06(# Contributing equally; * Corresponding author)

2026

9. J. Zhang, W. Sun, Thermal and Solar Constraints on Water Ice Prospecting at the Lunar South Pole

8.  R. Wu, J. Ni, X. Ao, G. Pei*, B. Zhao*. Ultra-selective daytime radiative cooler designed by MgO Reststrahlen band and photonic optimization. International Communications inHeat and Mass Transfer, 2026,111787. (PDF)

7. K. Hu, X. Li, S. Chan, G. Chen, Z. Liu, Z. Chen, Y. Xu, K. Chen*, G. Pei*. Experimental Study on Ultra-Low Radiation Heat Loss Photovoltaic-Thermal Collector Based on Infrared Emissivity Regulation. Renew. Energy, 2026, 126051.(PDF)

6. K. Chen, K. Hu, S. Chan, J. Chen, X. Li, H. Njoku, Y. Sang, Y. Xu, L. Shi, B. Zhao*, G. Pei*. A Fundamentals and Approaches Review ofSpectrally Selective Photovoltaic ThermalConversion. Solar Energy, 2026, 114657. (PDF)

5. B. Zhao, X. Ao, B. Li, W. Sun, C. Zou, G. Pei*. Energy harvesting by switchable solar heating and radiative cooling. Energy, 2026, 92: 101945. (PDF)

4. Z. Lin, Q. Hao, B. Zhao, Y. Hao, G. Pei*. Performance optimization of solar electric vehicles from the perspective of the life cycle. Energy for Sustainable Development, 2026, 92: 101945. (PDF)

3. H. Si, H. Zhang, M. Li, L. Chen, T. Hu, Q. Wang*, G. Pei*. An integrated bifunctional reflector for simultaneous solar concentration and radiative cooling: comprehensive performance validation and analysis. Solar Energy, 2026, 308: 114390. (PDF)

2. L. Li, J. Ni, R. Wu, X. Li, K. Lu, G. Pei*, B. Zhao*. Remote sensing-driven effective sky emissivity determination for atmospheric longwave radiation estimation. Renewable Energy, 2026, 259: 125021. (PDF)

1. Z. Liu,  K. Hu,  Y. Pei*, B. Zhao, G. Pei*. Integrated Energy Provisioning for Mars Habitats: Spectrally Selective Photovoltaic/Thermal collectors Coupled with In-Situ Water Ice Latent Heat Storage. Acta Astronautica, 2026, 240: 749-759. (PDF)

2025

28. R.H.E. Hassanien, B. Zhao, T. Hadibi, G. Pei*. Progress of radiative cooling films and nanofluids in greenhouses for energy and water-saving. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2025, 279: 127493.  (PDF)

27. J. Wu, Y. Sun, Y. Peng, X. Li, S. Nong, B. Sun, Z. Zhu, X. Li, M. Wang, W. Li, S. Zhang*, G. Pei*, M. Li*. Reprogrammable and bistable magnetically driven pixel array with customizable surface properties. Device, 2025, 3: 100891.  (PDF)

26. S. Sheng#, Z. Xian#, W. Zhang#, J. Wang, X. Feng, G. Pei, B. Zhao*, J. Liu*, and S. Yu*. Smart Curtains for Spontaneous Solar Modulation via Natural Light-Triggered Deformable Shading and Chromogenic Synergy. Adv. Mater., 2025.  (PDF)

25. K. Lu#, G. Chen#, W. Zhang, L. Li, C. Jin, J. Ni, K. Chen, Y. You, G. Pei*, B. Zhao*. Synergetic integration of solar heating and radiative cooling for self-adaptive thermal regulation. Cell Reports Physical Science, 2025, 6: 102661.  (PDF)

24. X. Li, K. Chen, Q. Yu, K. Hu, R. Wu, L. Shi, Y. Hao, G. Pei*. Ultra-low heat loss photovoltaic/thermal collectors based on vacuum and low emissivity technology, Energy, 2025, 340: 139221. (PDF)

23. J. Moradian, A. Ali, G. Pei*. Mechanistic insights of Cystobasidium slooffiae JSUX1: Yeast-derived microbial fuel cells and conversion of organic wastes to electricity. Green Technology & Innovation, 2025, 025360015.(PDF)

22. T. Hu, H. Si, H. Zhang, M. Li, L. Chen, Q. Wang*, G. Pei*. Performance evaluation of progressively eccentric double-coated absorber tubes on boosting the techno economic metrics of solar thermal power systems. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2025, 280: 128320. (PDF)

21. L. Li#, X. Ao#, Q. Hao, M. Liu, X. Li, K. Lu, C. Zou, B. Zhao*, G. Pei*. Rethinking the Atmospheric Downward Longwave Radiation: A Black-Gray Body Model for Accurate Estimation. Advances in Applied Energy, 2025, 20: 100244. (PDF)

20. K. Hu, K. Chen, S. Chan, Z. Chen, Y. Xu, G. Pei*.  Experimental and numerical simulation analysis of spectrally selective photovoltaic/thermal system with phase change materials. Energy Conversion and Management, 2025, 347: 120554.(PDF)

19. S. Chen, H. Yang*, H, Wang, C. Peng, X. Ao, B. Xie, G. Pei*.  Preliminary Energy Transmission Characterization of a Concentrated Solar Energy System Based on Fused-end Optical Fiber Bundle. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2025, 280: 128321.(PDF)

18. Y. Peng#, J. Wu#, J. Ni, X. Li, L. Li, B. Zhao*, M. Li*, G. Pei*.  Magnetic-controlled dynamic radiative cooling and solar heating for advanced space thermal management. Carbon Neutrality, 2025, 4: 23. (PDF)

17. Z. Lin, Q. Hao, Y. Pei, B. Zhao, G. Pei*.  A zero-carbon emission solution for urban solar electric vehicles. Energy Conversion and Management, 2025, 345: 120428. (PDF)

16. W. Sun, Q. Wang*, J. Zhang, B. Zhao, L. Shi, M. Hu, M. Li,  H. Yang, X.Ao, G. Pei*. Comprehensive assessment of photovoltaic designs and power generation potential at the Lunar South Pole. Energy, 2025, 137922.(PDF)

15. Li. X, Zhang. W, Liu. M, G. Pei*, B. Zhao*. Adaptive spectral multilayer structure based on VO2/Ge resonant cavity for thermal management of buildings in cold regions. Infrared Physics & Technology, 2025: 106054.(PDF)

14. W. Zhang, G. Pei*, B. Zhao*. Performance analysis of switchable radiative cooling and solar heating for building energy-saving. Energy, 2025, 137507.(PDF)

13. K. Chen, X. Li, K. Hu, J. Chen, S. Chan, H. Njoku, J. Yu, Y. Hao, B. Zhao, G. Pei*. Performance analysis of novel low heat loss photovoltaic thermal collector coupled absorption cooling systems. Solar Energy, 2025, 113779.(PDF)

12. X. Li, M. Liu#, R. Wu, C. Wang, C. Zou*, B. Zhao*, G. Pei*. Selective Regulation of Mid-Infrared Emissivity for Passive Cooling and Air Source Heating. LASER & PHOTONICS REVIEWS, 2025. (PDF)

11. J. M. Moradian, A. Ali, A. Naveed, K. Shehzad, Z. Shahnavaz, F. Ahmad, B. Yousaf, X. Yan*, G. Pei*, S. Zhang*. Sensors Innovations for Smart Lithium-Based Batteries: Advancements, Opportunities, and Potential Challenges. Nano-Micro Letters, 2025, 17, 279.(PDF)

10. H. Xie, X. Li#, Z. Wang, J. Zhao, Q. Chen, Y. Wang, M A.Khalifa, B. Zhao* ,G. Pei*, J.Zheng*, C. Xu*. Boosting WO3-Based Electrochromic Performance for Practical Smart Windows: Balancing Charge Density and Matching Color Based on Mn2+/MnO2 Counter-Electrode Reaction. Advanced Optical Materials, 2025, 00015.(PDF)

9. J. Ni, C. Jin, W. Zhang, L. Li, G. Pei*, B. Zhao*. Two-step molding of polymer coating for efficient daytime radiative cooling. Journal of Energy Chemistry, 2025, 03:060.(PDF)

8. X. Li, M. Liu#, W. Zhang, L. Li, Y. Hao, K. Chen, C. Zou*, B. Zhao*, G. Pei*. Smart window with dynamic emissivity regulation for continuous indoor cooling. Applied Surface Science, 2025, 695:162895. (PDF)

7. C. Jin, W. Zhang, J. Ni, L. Li, Y. Hao, G. Pei*, B. Zhao*. Multi-interface porous coating for efficient sub-ambient daytime radiative cooling. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 2025, 286:113577. (PDF)

6. M. Liu, X. Li, W. Zhang, L. Li, L. Li, C. Wang, G. Pei*, B. Zhao*, C. Zou*. Three-State Thermochromic Smart Window for Building Energy-Saving. Adv. Science, 2025. (PDF)

5. K. Hu, K. Chen, S. Chan, Y. Pei, B. Zhao*, G. Pei*. A novel spectrally selective crystalline silicon cell for reducing the radiation heat loss of photovoltaic/thermal collector. Renew. Energy, 2025, 244:122750. (PDF)

4. H. Zhang, T. Hu, H. Si, Y. hao, B. Zhao*, Q. Wang*, G. Pei*. Experimental Validation, and Theoretical Analysis of a Difunctional Mirror for Radiation Heat Dissipation. Renew. Energy, 2025, 242: 122429. (PDF)

3. S. Chan, K. Chen, K. Hu, L. Shi, Y. Pei*, B. Zhao*, G. Pei*. Comparative analysis of switchable natural cooling methods for efficient thermal management in photovoltaic/thermal collectors. Appl. Energy, 2025, 385: 125499.(PDF)

2. B. Zhao, K. Lu, W. Zhang, C. Jin, Q. Xuan, G. Pei*. Thermo-responsive hydrogel-based building envelopes for building energy-saving. Sol. Energy, 2025, 288: 113306. (PDF)

1. J. Chen, K. Chen, W. Zhang, J. Su, B. Zhao, M. Hu*, G. Pei*. Numerical study of a solar district heating system with photovoltaic-thermal collectors and pit thermal energy storage. Energy, 2025, 317: 134705.(PDF)

2024

16. X. Li, M. Liu, K. Chen, L. Li, H. Zhou, G. Pei*, B. Zhao*. Adaptive fabric with emissivity regulation for thermal management of humans. Nanophotonics,2024, 13(17): 3067-3075.(PDF)

15. Z. Lin, B. Zhao*, G. Pei*.Annual Performance Analysis Of Solar Vehicle Based On Typical Meteorological Data, Acta Energiae Solaris Sinica,2024, 45, 7: 577-583

14. M. Liu, X.Li#, L. Li, S. Zhao, J. Zhu, T. Zhou, Z. Lin, J. Li, B. Sun, G. Pei*, B. Zhao*, C. Zou*. Sustainable All-Day Thermoelectric Power Generation From the Hot Sun and Cold Universe. Small, 2024, 20, 35.(PDF)

13. Z. Lin, Q. Hao, B. Zhao*, M. Hu, G. Pei*.Performance analysis of solar electric bikes. Transportation Research Part D, 2024, 132: 104261.(PDF)

12. W. Zhang, D. Jiao, B. Zhao*, G. Pei*.Experimental and numerical investigation of the effects of passive radiative cooling-based cool roof on building energy consumption. Applied Energy, 2024, 376: 124161.(PDF)

11.J. Chen, K. Chen, B. Zhao, J. Yu, M. Hu*, G. Pei*.Numerical analysis of spectrally selectivephotovoltaic-thermal collectors coupledwith pit thermal energy storage in solardistrict heating systems. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2025, 262: 125239.(PDF)

10. X. Li, K. Chen, J. Su, H. Zhou, Z. Ren, B. Zhao*, G. Pei *. Performance study of a vacuum photovoltaic/thermal collector with spectralselectivity. Renewable Energy, 2025, 239: 122130.(PDF)

9. K. Chen, K. Hu, H. Li, S. Chan, J. Chen, Y. Pei*, B. Zhao*, G. Pei*. Scalable spectrally selective solar cell for highly efficient photovoltaic thermal conversion. Advances in Applied Energy, 2024, 16: 100199.(PDF)

8. X. Li, K. Chen, Y. Pei, S. Chen, H. Zhou, Z. Ren, L. Tang, Q. Yu, J. Feng*, G. Pei*. Heat loss and energy efficiency investigation of vacuum flat plate photovoltaic/thermal collectors.  Renewable Energy, 2024, 235: 121353.(PDF)

7. S. Chan, B. Zhao*, Q. Yu, K. Chen, K. Hu, G. Pei*. Seasonal heat regulation in photovoltaic/thermal collectors with switchable backplate technology: Experiments and simulations.  Renewable Energy, 2024, 224: 120139.(PDF)

6. H. Zhang, T.  Hu, B. Zhao* and G. Pei*. Preliminary analysis of a parabolic trough concentrating solar power system integrated with radiative cooling. International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies, 2024, 19: 1144-1159.(PDF) (Best Article Award!)

5. K. Chen, K. Hu, B. Zhao*, T. Chen, Y. Hao and G. Pei*. Spectral Selectivity of CdTe Cells with Substrate Configuration for Photovoltaic/Thermal Applications. Journal of Thermal Science, 2024, 33(4): 1542-1553.(PDF)

4. K. Chen, B. Zhao*, L. Wu, T. Hu, Y. Xiang, T. Chen and G. Pei*.Silver nanowire networks on textured silicon as low-emissivity coatings for photovoltaic/thermal applications. Solar Energy, 2024, 267.(PDF)

3. T. Hu, H. Zhang, T. Kwan, Q. Wang* and G. Pei*. Thermal performance analysis of eccentric double-selective-coated parabolic trough receivers with flat upper surface.  Renewable Energy, 2024, 220.(PDF)

2. W. Sun, B. Zhao, Y. Pei*, L. Shi, M. Hu, M. Li, X. Ren, and G. Pei*. Performance analysis of a photovoltaic/thermal system with lunar regolith-based thermal storage for the lunar base. Science China-Technological Sciences, 2024, 67: 1113-1123.(PDF)

1. W. Liu, J. Cao*, T. Hu, D. Jiao and G. Pei*. Experimental investigation on the characteristics of a controllable separate heat pipe-based cold storage temperature control system. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2024, 241: 122356.(PDF)

2023年以来：

12.Low-emissivity interior wall strategy for suppressing overcooling in radiatively cooled buildings in cold environments

B Zhao, Q Xuan, W Zhang, M Hu, C Wang, G Pei

Sustainable Cities and Society 99, 104912

11.Considerations of passive radiative cooling

B Zhao, Q Xuan, C Xu, M Hu, YN Dabwan, G Pei

Renewable Energy 219, 119486

10. A novel solar-driven Organic Rankine Cycle system based on the two-stage solar thermal collection and accumulation

    D Gao, J Li, Y Hao, G Pei, Applied Thermal Engineering 234, 121249

9. Numerical and experimental study of a novel vacuum Photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) collector for efficient solar energy harvesting

    Q Yu, S Chan, K Chen, B Zhao, X Ren, G Pei, Applied Thermal Engineering, 121580

8. Low-emissivity interior wall strategy for suppressing overcooling in radiatively cooled buildings in cold environments

    B Zhao, Q Xuan, W Zhang, M Hu, C Wang, G Pei, Sustainable Cities and Society, 104912

7. Thermal performance investigation of the newly shaped vacuum tubes of parabolic trough collector system

    T Hu, TH Kwan, H Zhang, Q Wang, G Pei, Energy 278, 127802

6. Continuous Photothermal and Radiative Cooling Energy Harvesting by VO2 Smart Coatings with Switchable Broadband Infrared Emission

    M Liu, X Li, L Li, L Li, S Zhao, K Lu, K Chen, J Zhu, T Zhou, C Hu, Z Lin, ACS nano

5. Performance analysis of a novel PV/T hybrid system based on spectral beam splitting

    K Lu, Q Yu, B Zhao, G Pei, Renewable Energy 207, 398-406

4. Photothermal conversion potential of full-band solar spectrum based on beam splitting technology in concentrated solar thermal utilization

    T Hu, TH Kwan, H Yang, L Wu, W Liu, Q Wang, G Pei, Energy 268, 126763

3. Solar transparent and thermally insulated silica aerogel for efficiency improvement of photovoltaic/thermal collectors

    L Wu, B Zhao, D Gao, D Jiao, M Hu, G Pei, Carbon Neutrality 2 (1), 6

2. Performance analysis of a broadband selective absorber/emitter for hybrid utilization of solar thermal and radiative cooling

    B Zhao, J Liu, M Hu, X Ao, L Li, Q Xuan, G Pei, Renewable Energy 205, 763-771

1. Investigation of a novel space heating scheme based on evacuated flat-plate solar collector and virtual energy storage

    D Gao, Y Hao, G Pei, Applied Thermal Engineering 219, 119672

 

2022年：

15. Janus Helical ribbon structure of ordered nanowire films for flexible solar thermoelectric devices

    C Chen, B Zhao, R Wang, Z He, JL Wang, M Hu, XL Li, G Pei, JW Liu, Advanced Materials 34 (44), 2206364

14. A full-spectrum synergetic management strategy for passive cooling of solar cells

    K Lu, B Zhao, C Xu, X Li, G Pei, Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells 245, 111860

13. Seasonal-regulatable energy systems design and optimization for solar energy year-round utilization☆

    D Gao, TH Kwan, YN Dabwan, M Hu, Y Hao, T Zhang, G Pei, Applied Energy 322, 119500

12. Sub-ambient daytime radiative cooling based on continuous sunlight blocking

    B Zhao, K Lu, M Hu, K Wang, D Gao, K Chen, Q Xuan, G Pei, Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells 245, 111854

11. A novel direct steam generation system based on the high-vacuum insulated flat plate solar collector

    D Gao, J Li, X Ren, T Hu, G Pei, Renewable Energy 197, 966-977

10. The spatial and temporal mismatch phenomenon in solar space heating applications: status and solutions

    D Gao, B Zhao, TH Kwan, Y Hao, G Pei, Applied Energy 321, 119326

9. A dual-layer polymer-based film for all-day sub-ambient radiative sky cooling

    J Liu, C Xu, X Ao, K Lu, B Zhao, G Pei, Energy 254, 124350

8. Ultrahigh-efficiency solar energy harvesting via a non-concentrating evacuated aerogel flat-plate solar collector

    D Gao, L Wu, Y Hao, G Pei, Renewable Energy 196, 1455-1468

7. The energy, exergy, and techno-economic analysis of a solar seasonal residual energy utilization system

    D Gao, TH Kwan, M Hu, G Pei, Energy 248, 123626

6. Radiative cooling of solar cells with micro-grating photonic cooler

    B Zhao, K Lu, M Hu, J Liu, L Wu, C Xu, Q Xuan, G Pei, Renewable Energy 191, 662-668

5. Self-adaptive integration of photothermal and radiative cooling for continuous energy harvesting from the sun and outer space

    X Ao, B Li, B Zhao, M Hu, H Ren, H Yang, J Liu, J Cao, J Feng, Y Yang, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 119 (17), e2120557119

4. An all-day cooling system that combines solar absorption chiller and radiative cooling

    T Hu, TH Kwan, G Pei, Renewable Energy 186, 831-844

3. The energetic, exergetic, and mechanical comparison of two structurally optimized non-concentrating solar collectors for intermediate temperature applications

    D Gao, S Zhong, X Ren, TH Kwan, G Pei, Renewable Energy 184, 881-898

2. Tunable thermal management based on solar heating and radiative cooling

    B Zhao, M Hu, Q Xuan, TH Kwan, YN Dabwan, G Pei, Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells 235, 111457

1.    Light and thermal management of the semi-transparent radiative cooling glass for buildings

    B Zhao, C Wang, M Hu, X Ao, J Liu, Q Xuan, G Pei, Energy 238, 121761