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Effect of diffuse solar radiation on the thermal performance of solar collectors

Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 2018
To characterize the thermal performance of solar thermal collectors, lab tests are required to evaluate the maximum thermal efficiency and heat loss. The CNS 15165–1:2008 is in compliance with ISO 9806:1994, which is an outdoor steady-state test method ...
Kung-Ming Chung, Chia-Chun Chen, Keh-Chin Chang   +2 more
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Exploring Dipolar Dynamics and Ionic Transport in Metal‐Organic Frameworks: Experimental and Theoretical Insights

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
In this study, the interplay of dipolar dynamics and ionic charge transport in MOF compounds is investigated. Synthesizing the novel structure CFA‐25 with integrated freely rotating dipolar groups, local and macroscopic effects, including interactions with Cs cations are explored.
Ralph Freund, Arthur Schulz, Peter Lunkenheimer, Maryana Kraft, Thomas Bergler, Harald Oberhofer, Dirk Volkmer   +6 more
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Breakthrough application of electrochromism: Multifunctional artificial muscle

iScience
Summary: In the article (Advanced Materials 2023; 2305914, https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202305914) reported by Wang et al., electrochemically driven multifunctional electrochromic artificial muscles (EAMs) are demonstrated with intricate actuation and ...
Ling Wang, Bin Wang, Jingwei Chen, Haizeng Li   +3 more
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Unique Performance Considerations for Printable Organic Semiconductor and Perovskite Radiation Detectors: Toward Consensus on Best Practice Evaluation

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A lack of standard approaches for testing and reporting the performance of metal halide perovskites and organic semiconductor radiation detectors has resulted in inconsistent interpretation of performance parameters, impeding progress in the field. This Perspective recommends key metrics and experimental details, which are suggested for reporting in ...
Jessie A. Posar, Matthew Large, Andrea Ciavatti, Laura Basiricò, Beatrice Fraboni, Paul J. Sellin, Attila J. Mozer, Marco Petasecca, Matthew J. Griffith   +8 more
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Rethinking the atmospheric downward longwave radiation: A black-gray body model for accurate estimation

Advances in Applied Energy
Accurately estimating atmospheric downward longwave radiation is critical for applications ranging from radiative cooling to building energy efficiency. The main challenge lies in its spectral variability, which depends strongly on sky conditions such as
Lanxin Li, Xianze Ao, Qiangyan Hao, Meiling Liu, Xiansheng Li, Kegui Lu, Chongwen Zou, Bin Zhao, Gang Pei   +8 more
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Photoswitchable Conductive Metal–Organic Frameworks

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A conductive material where the conductivity can be modulated remotely by irradiation with light is presented. It is based on films of conductive metal–organic framework type Cu3(HHTP)2 with embedded photochromic molecules such as azobenzene, diarylethene, spiropyran, and hexaarylbiimidazole in the pores.
Yidong Liu, Mersad Mostaghimi, Abhinav Chandresh, Saibal Jana, Wolfgang Wenzel, Lars Heinke   +5 more
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Highly Stable and Stretchable Conductive Films through Thermal‐Radiation‐Assisted Metal Encapsulation

Advances in Materials, 2019
Stretchable conductors are the basic units of advanced flexible electronic devices, such as skin‐like sensors, stretchable batteries and soft actuators.
Zhiyuan Liu, Hui Wang, Pingao Huang, Jianping Huang, Yu Zhang, Yuanyuan Wang, Mei Yu, Shixiong Chen, Dianpeng Qi, Ting Wang, Ying Jiang, Geng Chen, Guoyu Hu, Wenlong Li, Jiancan Yu, Yifei Luo, X. Loh, B. Liedberg, Guanglin Li, Xiaodong Chen   +19 more
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Simulation of thermal radiation effects on the thermal properties of parietodynamic walls using an innovative model

Low-Carbon Materials and Green Construction
The parietodynamic wall, a type of dynamic insulation, has been recognized as an effective technology to reduce energy loss in buildings by recovering heat energy through forced convection.
Xianzhang Dong, Baochen Lin, Huigang Xiao, Min Liu   +3 more
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Organic Electrochemical Transistor Channel Materials: Copolymerization Versus Physical Mixing of Glycolated and Alkoxylated Polymers

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This work discusses the use of blended channel materials in OECTs. It explores how mixing glycolated and alkoxylated polymers in various ratios offers a simpler and more efficient route to tuning OECT properties. The performance of the polymer blends is compared to the corresponding copolymers, demonstrating similar OECT characteristics, swelling ...
Lize Bynens, Kaishuai Zhang, Priscila Cavassin, Arwin Goossens, Jochen Vanderspikken, Tania C. H. Castillo, Demetra Tsokkou, Adam Marks, Arianna Magni, Karrie Weaver, Laurence Lutsen, Sahika Inal, Koen Vandewal, Natalie Banerji, Wouter Maes   +14 more
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Williamson fluid flow due to a nonlinearly stretching sheet with viscous dissipation and thermal radiation

Journal of the Egyptian Mathematical Society, 2019
Williamson boundary layer fluid flow and heat transfer due to a nonlinearly stretching sheet is undertaken in this research. An important aspect of this study is that the thermal radiation and viscous dissipation phenomena are also included in this model.
Ahmed M. Megahed
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