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Energy use and indoor environment in a sample of monitored domestic buildings in the UK [PDF]
, 2015 This paper is based on the low-cost approaches and transferable techniques that were applied in a PhD reserch project on energy-related occupancy activities. The strengths of qualitative and quantitative research strategies were combined for the study of
Cui, J
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Advanced Functional Materials, Volume 36, Issue 12, 9 February 2026.Heterogeniety in electrochemical systems heavily influences device performance and durability. The study shows unique evidence of spatio‐operational heterogeneity in fuel cells via operando neutron and X‐ray tomography. Large variations in membrane thickness and hydration depend upon location and operating conditions, with implications on membrane ...
Pranay Shrestha +9 more
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Moth‐Wing‐Inspired Multifunctional Metamaterials
Advanced Materials, Volume 38, Issue 9, 12 February 2026.This study develops a moth‐wing‐inspired heterogeneous metamaterial that achieves synergistic broadband sound absorption, mechanical energy dissipation, and thermal insulation within a lightweight architected framework. Combining bioinspired gradient design, genetic‐algorithm optimization, and additive manufacturing, the bionic heterogeneous acoustic ...
Haoran Pei +12 more
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A Guideline to Evaluate Sorbent Performance for Atmospheric Water Harvesting
Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research, Volume 7, Issue 2, February 2026.Reporting guidelines for atmospheric water harvesting sorbents allow benchmarking between research groups across seven key performance indicators (KPIs). Beyond simple equilibrium values (such as capacity or maximum water uptake), these KPIs validate sensitivity, reversibility, regeneration conditions, chemical stability, kinetics, and water quality ...
Simon Ponton +7 more
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Acoustic performance in a lightweight ventilated façade for building refurbishment: analysing the impact of variations in airborne sound insulation according to the ventilation characteristics [PDF]
, 2019 The use of double-sheet enclosures with an intermediate air chamber in façades guarantees a higher quality of acoustic insulation against external airborne noise.
Niampira Daza, Andrea +1 more
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Extension-twist coupled laminates for aero-elastic compliant blade design [PDF]
, 2012 A definite list of laminate configurations with extension-twisting (and shearing-bending) coupling is derived for up to 21 plies of identical thickness.
York, C.B.
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Recent Advances in Hydrogel‐Based Materials for Atmospheric Water Harvesting: A Review
Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research, Volume 7, Issue 2, February 2026.This review examines recent advancements in hydrogel‐based adsorbents for atmospheric water harvesting (AWH), focusing on how the chemical composition and network structure of hydrogels jointly regulate water vapor capture, transport, and low‐energy water release processes.
Can Ding +11 more
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Hygrothermal Characterization of High-Performance Aerogel-Based Internal Plaster
, 2019 The development of novel high-performance thermal insulating products represents a key action within the deep energy retrofit strategies on the existing building stock. In the framework of the Horizon 2020 project Wall-ACE, a highly efficient thermal insulating plaster, based on silica aerogels, has been developed.
Stefano Fantucci +5 more
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Engineering Reports, Volume 8, Issue 2, February 2026.This comprehensive study advances delamination analysis in composites through innovative computational methods, experimental validation techniques, and predictive algorithms, collectively enhancing damage progression prediction and structural health monitoring for improved integrity in high‐performance applications.
Dhivya Elumalai +4 more
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Hygrothermal performance of light steel-framed walls
, 2000 Hygrothermal performance of a new light-gauge steel framed building envelope system has been analyzed using 3-D thermal simulations, 2-D combined heat, air and moisture transfer simulations, laboratory testing in a calibrated and guarded hot box (ISO 8990), weather resistance tests for full-sized structures, corrosion tests and field measurements at ...
Nieminen, Jyri, Salonvaara, Mikael
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