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Effect of Nanogel Windows on the Window-to-Wall Ratio (WWR) With Reference to Daylighting and Energy Consumption

Mansoura Engineering Journal, 2022
Electrical lighting accounts for a significant contributor to total electrical energy consumption. Lighting has an energy effect that is not limited to the energy consumption of light fixtures. It also contributes significantly to the building's heat burden.
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Electrospun Wood‐Derived Biopolymers as Electrodes in Electrochemical Energy Storage Technologies

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Electrospinning transforms wood‐derived cellulose and lignin into architecturally defined, binder‐free carbon electrodes with tuneable porosity and functionality. This review shows how fibre design enables decoupled charge and mass transport, enhancing performance across battery systems, while identifying key challenges in spinnability, scalability ...
Michael W. Thielke, Hattie R. Chisnall, Jesus Vazquez Chavez, Ana B. Jorge Sobrido   +3 more
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Analysis of window parameters and shading strategies in buildings in hyper-arid desert coastal climates: a case study for Kuwait

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The construction sector faces numerous environmental issues, such as natural resource depletion, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, air pollution, and human-caused global warming, to mention a few.
Ahmad Edbais, Mokarram Hossain
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Structural Power Composites Based on High Mass Loading Zn‐Ion Hybrid Supercapacitors with Metal Mesh Current Collectors and Aramid Nanofiber/Glass Fiber Composite Electrolytes

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A multifunctional structural power composite is developed by integrating high‐mass‐loading Zn‐ion hybrid supercapacitors with metal mesh current collectors and aramid nanofiber‐based composite electrolytes, enabling simultaneous load‐bearing capability and enhanced areal energy storage.
Yuseung Choi, Gilyong Shin, Hoyeon Lee, Eun Jae Nam, Byeong Jun So, Sungryul Yun, Fu‐Kuo Chang, Jei Gyeong Jeon, Tae June Kang   +8 more
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A Case Study on Energy-Saving Renovation Strategies for a Wind and Rain Sports Hall

Buildings
Energy-efficient renovation of existing buildings is one of the important approaches to achieving sustainable development. This study takes a naturally ventilated sports hall (without heating or air conditioning systems) at a university in Weifang ...
Bo Zhang, Daeung Danny Kim
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Simultaneous Enhancement of Performance and Stability in Dual‐Gate a‐IGZO Thin‐Film Transistors via Single‐Step Laser Annealing for Capacitor‐Less DRAM

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A single‐step laser annealing strategy is presented for dual‐gate a‐IGZO TFTs. The steep thermal gradient induces graded oxygen doping in the channel and simultaneous WOx removal at the contacts, enabling concurrent interface and contact engineering.
Sihyeon Kwon, Junil Kim, Geuntae Park, Minseok Kim, Woohyun Hwang, Wanki Kim, Daewon Ha, Byeongmoon Lee, Jae Eun Jang, Hyuk‐Jun Kwon   +9 more
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Perception of Light Environment in University Classrooms Based on Parametric Optical Simulation and Virtual Reality Technology

Buildings
University classrooms, core to higher education, have indoor light environments that directly affect students’ learning efficiency, visual health, and psychological states.
Zhenhua Xu, Jiaying Chang, Cong Han, Hao Wu   +3 more
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Functionalizing Micro‐to‐Mesoscopic Electrode Architectures for Regulating Electron Transfer Behaviors in Electrocatalysis

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A systematic review is conducted to assess the influence of electrode architecture across micro‐ to mesoscopic length scales on electron‐transfer pathways in electrocatalysis. We discuss the structure‐activity relationships in electrocatalytic applications, including resource recovery and environmental remediation, and provide cost‐effective, efficient
Manshu Zhao, Jiaojiao Zhang, Shideng Yuan, Xinmeng Yu, Keming Wan, Xiaoguang Duan, Zhining Wang   +6 more
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Natural Ventilation and Energy Consumption Research for Dry Sports Halls Within National Fitness Centers in Cold Regions—Case Study of Qingdao

Buildings
The lack of energy-saving design in national fitness centers has affected low-cost operation and indoor comfort. Existing studies mainly focus on the impact of lighting and heat on energy consumption in sports stadiums, highlighting the need for the ...
Wen Zhang, Lingling Li, Yu Li
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Glass Selection for High-rise Buildings in the United Arab Emirates Considering Orientation and Window-to-Wall Ratio [PDF]

, 2015
This paper is the continuation of a previous paper published by the authors. Both papers are for a study that considers the relationship among the glass thermal characteristics, its cost, and the price of electricity. This paper significantly expands the
Mokhtar, Ahmed, Ahmed Mokhtar, Tibi, Ghaith, Ghaith Tibi   +3 more
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