A green colored nano-pigment Y2BaCuO5 with impressive NIR reflectance (61% at 1100 nm) was developed.
The UV–vis spectrum exhibits an intense d–d transition associated with CuO5 chromophore between 2.1 and 2.5 eV.
Developed bright green pigments superior to that of commercially available chromium based pigments.
The potential utility of the nano-pigments as “Cool Pigments” was demonstrated by coating on to cement slab and PVC.