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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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Comparisons of the Urbanization Effect on Heat Stress Changes in Guangdong during Different Periods
Remote Sensing, 2023 While rapid urbanization promotes social and economic development, it exacerbates human outdoor thermal comfort, which increases the risks to human health.
Wen Li +4 more
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Outdoor thermal comfort for pedestrians in movement: thermal walks in complex urban morphology [PDF]
International Journal of Biometeorology, 2019 Abstract In the discussion of designing for a healthier city, people in movement between interconnected spaces perform a non-sedentary activity enhancing sustainability and well-being. However, adverse weather conditions may create uncomfortable thermal sensations that change or ruin the experience of people walking outdoors.
Carolina Vasilikou +1 more
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Dynamically Adaptive Wrinkle‐Structured Light‐Regulating Films for Energy‐Efficient Buildings
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.A scalable, moisture‐responsive cellulose nanofibril/polyvinyl alcohol (CNF/PVA)‐glycerol film with switchable wrinkled surfaces for dynamic light regulation is developed. Compared to glass, it achieves tunable light diffusion for daylight harvesting, thermal regulation, and privacy control.
Jiaying Zhu +8 more
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Outdoor thermal comfort of open urban squares in moderate and dry climate / Shahab Kariminia [PDF]
, 2014 The recent inadvertent development of urban areas alongside the global climate change has highlighted the predominant role of urban climate in the quality of residents’ life.
Kariminia, Shahab
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Biosupercapacitors for Human‐Powered Electronics
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Biosupercapacitors are emerging as biocompatible and integrative energy systems for next‐generation bioelectronics, offering rapid charge–discharge performance and mechanical adaptability. This review systematically categorizes their applications from external to organ‐level systems and highlights their multifunctional roles in sensing, actuation, and ...
Suhyeon Kim +7 more
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Spatial Differences in Outdoor Thermal Comfort during the Transition Season in Cold Regions of China
Buildings, 2022 This study investigates the differences in outdoor thermal comfort in different spatial types over long-term observations during the transition season in a cold region.
Fei Guo +6 more
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.This review describes the different surface engineering strategies for quantum dots that addresses the challenges associated with surface defects, highlighting their role in enhancing the performance of solar energy conversion technologies. Abstract Colloidal quantum dots (QDs) have garnered significant attention for their unique potential in clean ...
Kokilavani S., Gurpreet Singh Selopal
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Case Studies in Thermal EngineeringAs urbanization and the heat island effect intensify, comfortable and healthy outdoor micro-environments are particularly important for sustainable urban development, encouraging more outdoor activities.
Yuankui Li +6 more
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Perceptions of urban residential landscapes: role of plants in enhancing outdoor thermal comfort [PDF]
, 2012 Urban residents satisfies the need for a place of environment is comfort and pleasant to live in. Otherwise, their quality of life may be affected.
Md Saring, Md Zaidib +1 more
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