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Understanding bio‐based polymers: A study of origins, properties, biodegradation and their impact on health and the environment

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
This review provides an overview of bio‐based polymer sources, their unique functional properties and their environmental impact, and addresses their role as sustainable alternatives. It discusses end‐of‐life options, including composting and anaerobic digestion for renewable energy.
Sabina Kolbl Repinc, Blaž Stres, Mirica Karlovits, Igor Karlovits, Petra Jerič, Ondrej Panák, Anja Verbič, Blaž Likozar, Uroš Novak   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Robust Adaptive One‐Sample‐Ahead Preview Super‐Twisting Sliding Mode Controller

International Journal of Adaptive Control and Signal Processing, EarlyView.
Block Diagram of the Robust Adaptive One‐Sample‐Ahead Preview Super‐Twisting Sliding Mode Controller. ABSTRACT This article introduces a discrete‐time robust adaptive one‐sample‐ahead preview super‐twisting sliding mode controller. A stability analysis of the controller by Lyapunov criteria is developed to demonstrate its robustness in handling both ...
Guilherme Vieira Hollweg, Paulo Jefferson Dias de Oliveira Evald, Shivam Chaturvedi, Hilton Abilio Gründling, Rodrigo Varella Tambara, Wencong Su   +5 more
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Financing schemes for residential, grid-connected PV solar systems in BCS, Mexico [PDF]

, 2016
This article presents two proposals to spur the extensive adoption of grid-connected, residential, solar photovoltaic systems in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur.
Bermudez-Contreras, A., Ivanova-Boncheva, A.   +1 more
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Enhancing Corrosion Resistance and Mechanical Strength of 3D‐Printed Iron Polylactic Acid for Marine Applications via Laser Surface Texturing

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
Laser surface texturing significantly improves the corrosion resistance and mechanical strength of 3D‐printed iron polylactic acid (Ir‐PLA) for marine applications. Optimal laser parameters reduce corrosion by 80% and enhance tensile strength by 25% and ductility by 15%.
Mohammad Rezayat, Mojtaba Karamimoghadam, Mohammadreza Lalegani Dezaki, Ali Zolfagharian, Giuseppe Casalino, Antonio Mateo, Mahdi Bodaghi   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Investigation the Morphological Characteristics of the Particulate Matter Emissions from the Oxygenated Fuels Combustion in Diesel Engines [PDF]

Engineering and Technology Journal, 2019
Understanding the size and morphological properties of particulate matter (PM) is essential to improve analysis of the process of PM formation in diesel engines. These will help to reduce undesirable environmental impact and health effects.
Mohammed Fayad, Bashar AL-Ogaidi
doaj   +1 more source

Investigating the effectiveness of UK energy policy in promoting renewable investments and reducing carbon emissions [PDF]

, 2014
The UK developed an energy policy which focused on providing for energy security and cutting carbon emissions. A number of obstacles confronted this policy and slowed down investments in renewable energies.
Abdo, H
core   +1 more source

Dynamic simulation model of trans-critical carbon dioxide heat pump application for boosting low temperature distribution networks in dwellings [PDF]

, 2019
This research investigates the role of new hybrid energy system applications for developing a new plant refurbishment strategy to deploy small scale smart energy systems.
De Santoli, Livio, Garcia, Davide Astiaso, Lo Basso, Gianluigi, Piras, Giuseppe, Spiridigliozzi, Giulia   +4 more
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Engineered Mycelial Scaffolds With Tunable Ultraviolet Protection, Wettability, Thermal Stability, and Spatial Mechanics

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
Fungal mycelia grown into biodegradable scaffolds and infused with titania nanoparticles show enhanced ultraviolet shielding, thermal protection, and surface nonwettability. Properties were tuned by drying methods, revealing structure–function relationships.
Juwon S. Afolayan, Xin Zhang, Carole C. Perry   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Reducing the energy consumption of buildings by implementing insulation scenarios and using renewable energies

Energy Informatics
The reduction of fossil energy sources, the harmful environmental effects caused by high energy consumption, and the increase in the share of energy consumption in the building sector have increased the need to pay attention to building energy ...
Arash Shahee, Mahmood Abdoos, Alireza Aslani, Rahim Zahedi   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Bias‐Free Highly Efficient and Stable Dye‐Sensitized Photoelectrochemical Cells via Cascade Charge Transfer

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A buried‐junction DSPEC design is introduced that leverages cascade charge transfer to enhance efficiency, stability, and versatility. This approach facilitates effective charge transfer and minimizes recombination losses, leading to significant improvements.
Jun‐Hyeok Park, Kyounglim Kim, Jinyoung Lee, Sarang Kim, Gwangsu Yoon, So Yeon Yoon, Jeong Kyeong Lee, Ji‐Wook Jang, Tae‐Hyuk Kwon   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source