Research Article

Evaluation of PE Films Having NIR-Reflective Additives for Greenhouse Applications in Arid Regions

Table 2

Composition and important properties of NIR-reflective additive used in this study.

Sample no.Pigment codeCompositionTSR*HBU*

NIR1Blue 424CoAl42%31°C
NIR2Yellow 10P110NiSbTi69%20°C
NIR3Orange 10P225CrSbTi63%22°C
NIR4Green 223CoNiZnTi25%35°C
NIR5Brown 10P850MnSbTi35%26°C