| PDRC | Passive daytime radiative cooling |
| PRC | Passive radiative cooling |
| UV | Ultraviolet (light) |
| IR | Infrared (light) |
| PVS | Polyvinyl siloxane |
| SEM | Scanning electron microscopy |
| FTIR | Fourier-transform infrared (spectroscopy) |
| IEA | International energy agency |
| IEC | Indoor environment cooling |
| CD | Compact disc |