Efficient AoA-based wireless indoor localization for hospital outpatients using mobile devices [PDF]
, 2018 The motivation of this work is to help outpatients find their corresponding departments or clinics, thus, it needs to provide indoor positioning services with a room-level accuracy.
Abbasi, Qammer H. +2 more
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Bioinspired Shape‐Memory Hook Fasteners With Programmable Interlocking and Silent Release
Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.Bioinspired hook fasteners made from epoxy shape‐memory polymers are shown to switch between strong, secure attachment and gentle, silent release when heated. By combining programmable geometry and material response, these adaptive fasteners outperform commercial systems in strength and noise control, enabling new solutions for robotics, medical ...
Maria I. Vallejo Ciro +3 more
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Indoor EnvironmentsThis study compares air pollutant concentrations resulting from cooking with gas or induction cooktops, with or without either of two recirculating range hoods with filters.
Jiayu Li +7 more
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Intelligent radiative cooling devices, adaptable to various weather conditions, have the potential for year‐round energy savings. This study introduces a sustainable dual‐mode film made from polycaprolactone nanofibers and upcycled chip bags for effective thermal management.
Qimeng Song +4 more
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Human-in-the-loop control strategy for IoT-based smart thermostats with Deep Reinforcement Learning
Energy and AIThermostatic Radiator Valves (TRVs) are a widely used technology for regulating room heating in Europe countries. Smart TRVs can provide significant energy savings, often ranging from 20–40% compared to conventional heating systems.
Payam Fatehi Karjou +3 more
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Realistic Indoor Path Loss Modeling for Regular WiFi Operations in India
, 2017 Indoor wireless communication using Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) is becoming a major need for the success of Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud robotics in both developed and developing countries.
Panigrahi, Bighnaraj +3 more
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Characterization of particle number concentrations and PM2.5 in a school: influence of outdoor air pollution on indoor air [PDF]
, 2010 Background, Aim and Scope The impact of air pollution on school children’s health is currently one of the key foci of international and national agencies.
Ayoko, Godwin +5 more
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Selective Benzene Capture by Metal‐Organic Frameworks
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Metal‐organic frameworks (MOFs) hold significant potential for capturing benzene from air emissions and hydrocarbon mixtures in liquid phases. This capability stems from their precisely engineered structures, versatile chemistries, and diverse binding interactions.
Zongsu Han +4 more
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Experimental Analysis of Residential Ventilation and Dehumidification Strategies in Chongqing [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2019 As a typical representative city of China’s hot and humid climate zone, Chongqing has an average annual relative humidity of 70% - 80%. Continuous online monitoring of indoor air quality (IAQ) were conducted in more than 20 residents of Chongqing city ...
Zhang Xin +3 more
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Improving air filter efficiency as a strategy to reduce children’s exposure to traffic related air pollutants in energy-efficient classrooms [PDF]
, 2016 This study was organised to quantify the effect of upgrading the filter efficiency in balance ventilation systems on indoor exposure to traffic-related air pollution, in 4 primary school classrooms.
Constandt, Kim +7 more
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