@article{Chen2026, 
author = {Xiangyu Chen and Yuwei Qiu and Shuiqing Zhou and Chuangchi Ma and Hong Li and Mingxian Liu},
title = {Cerium-doped zinc oxide anchored halloysite nanoclays as skin management system for photoprotection and radiative cooling},
year = {2026},
journal = {Nano Research},
volume = {19},
number = {5},
pages = {94908443},
keywords = {radiative cooling, sunscreen, photoprotection, halloysite nanoclays, ultraviolet (UV) radiation},
url = {https://www.sciopen.com/article/10.26599/NR.2026.94908443},
doi = {10.26599/NR.2026.94908443},
abstract = {Sunscreens are crucial for skin health by protecting against the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. To overcome persistent limitations of irritation and discomfort in existing formulations, a high-performance radiative cooling sunscreen, CZHR, has been strategically designed. This formulation synergistically integrates cerium-doped zinc oxide (Ce-ZnO) and halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) to achieve dual UV protection and skin cooling. As a nanocarrier, HNTs effectively regulate the particle size, morphology, and oxygen vacancies of Ce-ZnO, significantly enhancing UV protection and catalytic activity. Resveratrol is further incorporated to improve UV resistance and pathogen inhibition. The resulting CZHR-based Pickering emulsion exhibits excellent UV shielding, high solar reflectance (0.73), and infrared emissivity (0.87). In vitro and in vivo tests show efficacy in alleviating UV-induced cellular damage and inhibiting biofilm formation. Notably, compared to commercial products, the CZHR sunscreen reduces skin temperature by an additional 1.7–2.9 °C. Biosafety evaluation confirms non-irritating property and negligible skin penetration. This thermal management system represents a promising platform for advanced photoprotection and radiative cooling.}
}