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Recent Advances in Laser‐Induced Graphene‐Based Gas Sensors: From Sensing Mechanisms to Biomedical Applications

open access: yesAdvanced Science, EarlyView.
Laser‐induced graphene (LIG) provides a scalable, laser‐direct‐written route to porous graphene architecture with tunable chemistry and defect density. Through heterojunction engineering, catalytic functionalization, and intrinsic self‐heating, LIG achieves highly sensitive and selective detection of NOX, NH3, H2, and humidity, supporting next ...
Md Abu Sayeed Biswas   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dual‐Responsive Yarn‐Based Artificial Muscles for Adaptive Thermal Management

open access: yesAdvanced Science, EarlyView.
Inspired by the conscious movements of skeletal muscle, a novel hybrid yarn‐based artificial muscle (HYAM) coupling moisture actuation with controllable recovery is developed. This unique design increases actuation stroke by 128% and shortens recovery time by 91%. This unique design enhances the actuation stroke by 128% and reduces the recovery time by
Mengjiao Pan   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Thermal comfort investigation in traditional and modern urban canyons in Bandar Abbas, Iran [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Urban design plays an important role in a city’s daily life. Therefore, accessibility to thermal comfort spaces for citizens engaged in urban outdoor activities could be one of the main goals of urban designers.
Dalman, Masoud   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Thermal 3D CFD Simulation with Active Transparent Façade in Buildings [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
In recent years active façades have acquired greater importance given their capacity to improve the energy efficiency of buildings. One such type is the so-called Active Transparent Façade (ATF). A 3D numerical model based on computational fluid dynamics
Fernández Nieto, Enrique Domingo   +4 more
core   +2 more sources

Bridging Scales in Flexible Perovskite Solar Cells: Mechanisms, Interfaces, and Applications

open access: yesAdvanced Science, EarlyView.
This perspective focuses on the advancement of flexible perovskite solar cells (f‐PSCs) from the energetic point of view, and summarizes the mechanisms, material characteristics, device performance, and failure mechanisms across the microscopic, mesoscopic, and macroscopic scales through mechanical energy dissipation theory.
Yan Wang   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

An Open-Source Urban Digital Twin for Enhancing Outdoor Thermal Comfort in the City of Huelva (Spain)

open access: yesSmart Cities
Climate change and urbanization are intensifying the urban heat island effect and negatively impacting outdoor thermal comfort in cities. Innovative planning strategies are required to design more livable and resilient urban spaces.
Victoria Patricia Lopez-Cabeza   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Study on the Prediction and Improvement of Indoor Natural Light and Outdoor Comfort in Apartment Complexes Using Daylight Factor and Physiologically Equivalent Temperature Indices

open access: yesEnergies, 2018
Urbanization has intensified population concentration, and the quality of residential environments has deteriorated owing to the accelerated construction of high-rise and high-density buildings.
Suk-jin Jung, Seong-hwan Yoon
doaj   +1 more source

Adaptive Comfort Models Applied to Existing Dwellings in Mediterranean Climate Considering Global Warming [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Comfort analysis of existing naturally ventilated buildings located in mild climates, such as the ones in the Mediterranean zones, offer room for a reduction in the present and future energy consumption.
Canivell, Jacinto   +4 more
core  

High-Performance Integrated Window and Façade Solutions for California [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
The researchers developed a new generation of high-performance façade systems and supporting design and management tools to support industry in meeting California’s greenhouse gas reduction targets, reduce energy consumption, and enable an adaptable ...
Breshears, John   +11 more
core  

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