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Engineering Proceedings, 2023 Environmental issues related to global warming and urbanization are becoming more serious. Many studies have shown that urban vertical planting can effectively reduce ambient temperature. However, the impact of different vertical planting combinations on
Ying-Ming Su, Yu-Ting Hsu
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Parametric simulation study for green roof retrofit over high performance solar house prototype “EFdeN Signature” [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2019 The advantages of green roofs are well documented, ranging from heat island reduction, thermal comfort, air quality, stormwater management and energy savings for buildings.
BAICEANU Mihai, CATALINA Tiberiu
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The potential of coconut waste as green roof materials to improve stormwater runoff
Water Science and Technology, 2023 Urbanization is one of the leading causes of urban flooding as rapid development produces more impervious areas in cities. The application of green roofs is regarded as an effective technology to minimize the adverse effects of urban development.
Noor Suraya Romali +2 more
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Green roofs as a means of pollution abatement [PDF]
Environmental Pollution, 2011 Green roofs involve growing vegetation on rooftops and are one tool that can help mitigate the negative effects of pollution. This review encompasses published research to date on how green roofs can help mitigate pollution, how green roof materials influence the magnitude of these benefits, and suggests future research directions.
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UCST‐Driven Shape Morphing in Digital Light Processing 4D‐Printed Hydrogels
Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.A DLP‐printable UCST hydrogel based on poly(acrylic acid‐co‐acrylamide) enables reversible thermally induced expansion and 4D shape morphing. Rational control of composition, porosity, and multimaterial architecture enables predictable 4D shape morphing through differential swelling and localized actuation, opening new opportunities for high‐resolution
Fato Niang +2 more
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Compliant Pneumatic Feet with Real‐Time Stiffness Adaptation for Humanoid Locomotion
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.A compliant pneumatic foot with real‐time variable stiffness enables humanoid robots to adapt to changing terrains. Using onboard vision and pressure control, the foot modulates stiffness within each gait cycle, reducing impact forces and improving balance. The design, cast in soft silicone with embedded air chambers and Kevlar wrapping, offers durable,
Irene Frizza +3 more
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Energy and Economic Evaluation of Green Roofs for Residential Buildings in Hot-Humid Climates
Buildings, 2017 Green roofs may be considered a passive energy saving technology that also offer benefits like environmental friendliness and enhancement of aesthetic and architectural qualities of buildings.
Abubakar S. Mahmoud +4 more
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Data acquisition for green roof
Instrumentation viewpoint, 2013 Peer ...
Pizzuti G, Lamonaca F, ARCURI, Natale
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Friend, Not Foe: Lowered Tissue Reactivity to Long‐Term Polyimide Implants
Advanced Science, EarlyView.The choice of optimal neural probe designs remains a major challenge in the field of neurotechnology. This study investigated the biocompatibility of several probe variations, including material, thickness, width, and implantation strategy. It highlights the clear advantage of soft polyimide probes over stiff silicon probes for better device ...
Corinne Orlemann +11 more
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Advanced Science, EarlyView.Using grilled lamb skewers as a model system, this work builds a multiscale coupling framework from oral processing to retronasal aroma perception, reveals dual‐kinetic release patterns and Electroencephalogram‐characterized central encoding features, and proposes an interpretable physics‐guided deep learning model validated by multiphysics simulation,
Che Shen +12 more
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