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Fluids, 2023 The transport and prediction of the concentration of particles in confined spaces are crucial for human well-being; this has become particularly evident during the current worldwide pandemic.
Yukun Wang +6 more
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Tobacco smoke particles and indoor air quality (ToPIQ) - the protocol of a new study [PDF]
, 2011 Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) is a major contributor to indoor air pollution. Since decades it is well documented that ETS can be harmful to human health and cause premature death and disease.
David A Groneberg +17 more
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A Fuzzy Control Strategy Using the Load Forecast for Air Conditioning System
Energies, 2020 The energy consumption of air-conditioning systems is a major part of energy consumption in buildings. Optimal control strategies have been increasingly developed in building heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems.
Jing Zhao, Yu Shan
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Simulation of a novel hybrid membrane-cryogenic process for post-combustion carbon capture
Carbon Capture Science & Technology, 2022 The global warming effect caused by CO2 emissions has a significant impact on human activities. Membrane technology has been regarded as a potential promising separation technology due to its low energy-consumption and low carbon footprint.
Run Li +4 more
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Thermal comfort conditions in airport terminals: Indoor or transition spaces? [PDF]
, 2016 This paper reports on the investigation of the thermal comfort conditions in three airport terminals in the UK. In the course of seasonal field surveys, the indoor environmental conditions were monitored in different terminal areas and questionnaire ...
Kotopouleas, Alkis +1 more
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Risk Assessment and Prevention Strategy of Virus Infection in the Context of University Resumption
Buildings, 2022 The risk assessment system of virus infection probability and the prevention measures for virus transmission are keys to controlling epidemics. In the context of university resumption, this study identifies the risk elements in terms of the mechanism of ...
Wanyue Chen +4 more
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Energy and Built Environment, 2021 The use of metalworking fluids during machining can generate oil mist and endanger the health of workers. In order to study the characteristics and emission laws of oil mist generated by machining, this study constructed a test bench to simulate the ...
Yiwen Wang +4 more
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Designed Lewis Acid–Base Passivation for High Performance Perovskite Solar Cells
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Silicon's high cost and long energy payback time remain major barriers to the global expansion of solar power. In contrast, metal–halide perovskites offer abundant, solution‐processable absorbers, and have achieved efficiencies of 25%–30%, positioning them as strong competitors to silicon.
Afna Manaf +4 more
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Advanced ScienceIntegrated CO2 capture and utilization technology based on the calcium looping is burgeoning as an economical and viable strategy for achieving Carbon Neutrality. However, the drawback of easy sintering of CaO limits its potential to maximize CO2 capture
Lifei Wei +7 more
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Indoor air quality and sick-building syndrome at a metro station in Tianjin, China
Environment InternationalMetro systems play a crucial role in public transportation worldwide. Given that metro stations are unique built environments with a significant volume of daily commuters, ensuring a satisfactory air quality in these spaces becomes paramount.
Zukun Wang +5 more
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