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Modulating the Evolution of Metastable CaO* for the Near‐Theoretical Performance Breakthrough of Ni/CeO2‐CaO in Integrated CO2 Capture and Methanation

Advanced Science
Integrated 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, Rui Han, Gaoqi Han, Han Yan, Mingke Peng, Zhiyong Li, Chunfeng Song, Qingling Liu   +7 more
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Indoor air quality and sick-building syndrome at a metro station in Tianjin, China

Environment International
Metro 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, Junjie Liu, Mingyao Yao, Mingtong He, Wenzhe Shang, Xinyue Dong   +5 more
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Uncertainty Analysis of Weather Forecast Data for Cooling Load Forecasting Based on the Monte Carlo Method

Energies, 2018
Recently, the cooling load forecasting for the short-term has received increasing attention in the field of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), which is conducive to the HVAC system operation control.
Jing Zhao, Yaoqi Duan, Xiaojuan Liu
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A Prototype Toolkit For Evaluating Indoor Environmental Quality In Commercial Buildings [PDF]

, 2013
Measurement of building environmental parameters is often complex, expensive, and not easily proceduralized in a manner that covers all commercial buildings. Evaluating building indoor environmental quality performance is therefore not standard practice.
Anwar, George, Dickerhoff, Darryl, Heinzerling, David, Hoyt, Tyler, Webster, Tom   +4 more
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Health effects of home energy efficiency interventions in England: a modelling study [PDF]

, 2015
Objective: To assess potential public health impacts of changes to indoor air quality and temperature due to energy efficiency retrofits in English dwellings to meet 2030 carbon reduction targets. Design: Health impact modelling study.
Chalabi, Z, Das, P, Davies, M, Hamilton, IG, Jones, B, Milner, J, Shrubsole, C, Wilkinson, P   +7 more
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Dual‐Mode Film Based on Highly Scattering Nanofibers and Upcycled Chips‐Bags for Year‐Round Thermal Management

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, Stefan Rettinger, Chengzhang Xu, Ulrich Mansfeld, Markus Retsch   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Building Heat Demand Prediction Based on Reinforcement Learning for Thermal Comfort Management

Energies, 2022
The accurate prediction of building heat demand plays the critical role in refined management of heating, which is the basis for on-demand heating operation. This paper proposed a prediction model framework for building heat demand based on reinforcement
Chendong Wang, Lihong Zheng, Jianjuan Yuan, Ke Huang, Zhihua Zhou   +4 more
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Indoor particulate matter in developing countries: a case study in Pakistan and potential intervention strategies [PDF]

, 2013
Around three billion people, largely in low and middle income countries, rely on biomass fuels for their household energy needs. The combustion of these fuels generates a range of hazardous indoor air pollutants and is an important cause of morbidity and
Ian Colbeck, Shakil Ahmad, WHO, Zaheer Ahmad Nasir, Zulfiqar Ali   +4 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, Ankit Mondal, Jiatong Huo, Yihao Yang, Hong‐Cai Zhou   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Identification of key volatile organic compounds in aircraft cabins and associated inhalation health risks

Environment International, 2022
The identification of key VOCs during flights is important in creating a satisfactory aircraft cabin environment. Two VOC databases for the building indoor environment (from 251 occupied residences) and the aircraft cabin environment (from 56 commercial ...
Yihui Yin, Junzhou He, Lei Zhao, Jingjing Pei, Xudong Yang, Yuexia Sun, Xikang Cui, Chao-Hsin Lin, Daniel Wei, Qingyan Chen   +9 more
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