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Quantifying influence of rainfall events on outdoor thermal comfort in subtropical dense urban areas

Geocarto International
Existing research on outdoor thermal comfort in urban areas focuses on meteorological factors such as temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, and radiation on sunny or cloudy days. However, climate conditions before, during, and after rainfall events
Chih-Hong Huang, Ching-Hsun Wang, Shih-Han Chen   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Occupant behaviour in naturally ventilated and hybrid buildings [PDF]

, 2009
Adaptive thermal comfort criteria for building occupants are now becoming established. In this paper we illustrate their use in the prediction of occupant behaviour and make a comparison with a non-adaptive temperature threshold approach.
Clarke, J.A., Humphreys, M.A., Nicol, F., Rijal, H.B., Tuohy, P.G.   +4 more
core  

Comparative Performance Analysis of Various Flat Plate Solar Collectors Incorporating Spiral and Square Arrangement of Circular Type Riser Tube

Energy Science &Engineering, EarlyView.
Three flat‐plate collectors with spiral and square coiled riser tubes were tested and it was found that the spiral type provides the best results with a thermal efficiency of 66.98% for a mass flow rate of 0.4 kg/min. Riser tube geometry is a key factor in optimizing flat‐plate collector output.
Sakhail Islam Biaz, Golam Sharoar Fahim, Md Akib Ul Islam, Nahyan Ahnaf Pratik, Md. Hasan Ali   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Adaptive comfort control implemented model (ACCIM) for energy consumption predictions in dwellings under current and future climate conditions: A case study located in Spain [PDF]

, 2019
Currently, the knowledge of energy consumption in buildings of new and existing dwellings is essential to control and propose energy conservation measures.
Bienvenido-Huertas, David, Rubio Bellido, Carlos, Sánchez García, Daniel, Tristancho Carvajal, Mónica   +3 more
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Finalisation of the European Approach to Assess the Fire Performance of Facades—Brief Information on the Outcome of the Project

Fire and Materials, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This research was conducted within the framework of project SI2.825082, funded by the European Commission—DG GROW. The project's objective was to finalise a European approach for assessing the fire performance of façades under medium and large fire exposure conditions.
Péter Tóth, Anja Hofmann‐Böllinghaus, Fabien Dumont, Johan Anderson, Johan Sjöström, Mikael Bergius, Roman Chiva, Octavian Lalu   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Review of the Application of Hemispherical Photography in Urban Outdoor Thermal Comfort Studies

Buildings
Thermal comfort studies are paramount in enhancing future urban living conditions, and hemispherical photography has emerged as a widely employed field measurement technique in outdoor thermal comfort research.
Lei Sima, Yisha Liu, Xiaowei Shang, Qi Yuan, Yunming Zhang   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Recent advances in multifunctional soft robots: A materials–structures–systems co‐design perspective for synergistic integration

FlexMat, EarlyView.
Abstract Soft robots, engineered from highly compliant materials, offer superior adaptability and safety in unstructured environments compared to their rigid counterparts. Recent advancements, fueled by bio‐inspiration and material programmability, have led to the rapid co‐evolution of their core modules: actuation, sensing, protection, energy, and ...
Qiulei Liu, Zicao Peng, Chong Sun, Haitao Yang   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A modular and programmable electrolyte platform: Covalently anchored thermochromic hydrogels for on‐demand electrochromic devices

FlexMat, EarlyView.
Developing stable, multifunctional hydrogel electrolytes without compromising performance presents a considerable challenge in the field. In this study, we introduce a material design strategy with broad applicability to combinations of functional polymeric segments, ionic monomers, and salts.
Manyu Liu, Jixiang Cui, Yulu Cai, Bin Deng, Yiqian Zhao, Chaohong Zhang, Shiguo Zhang, Hong Meng   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Flexibilizing inorganic thermoelectrics

FlexMat, EarlyView.
This perspective reviews advances in flexible inorganic thermoelectric materials, covering ductile bulks, thin films, and fibers/yarns. It highlights strategies like warm metalworking, van der Waals material screening, orientation and sandwich engineering, and device integration, offering pathways to combine flexibility and performance for wearable ...
Xiao‐Lei Shi, Nan‐Hai Li, Meng Li, Zhi‐Gang Chen   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Emerging Perovskite Solar Cells for Building‐Integrated Photovoltaic Applications

Information &Functional Materials, EarlyView.
In this review, we discuss technological approaches of perovskite solar cells that are highly compatible with the requirements of building‐integrated photovoltaic applications, including semi‐transparent, colorful, and flexible perovskite solar cells.
Yongke Liang, Jiawei Xu, Hanlin Guo, Binghan Li, Zhifang Shi   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source