Article
Construction & Building Technology
Young Uk Kim, Seong Jin Chang, Yong-Jun Lee, Hongje No, Gyeong Seok Choi, Sumin Kim
Summary: The high insulation fire door (HIFD) was designed to improve the insulation performance by using vacuum insulation panels (VIPs) and frames. Through the application of ceramic boards, appropriate gasket positioning, and specific frame design, the thermal performance of the HIFD was significantly enhanced. Despite the high insulation performance, the HIFD also demonstrated excellent fire resistance and airtightness during tests, making it a viable option for building applications.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Abilio Santos Malengue, Isabel Miranda, Rita Simoes, Ana Lourenco, Jorge Gominho, Helena Pereira
Summary: Parinari curatellifolia, an evergreen tree from Africa, is known for its corky bark which provides protection against high temperatures, drought, and wildfires. The cork of P. curatellifolia was analyzed for the first time and found to have typical cellular characteristics and chemical composition that contribute to its protective features, including as a barrier against transpiration, insulation, and enhanced fire protection.
Article
Forestry
Maria Busquets Ferrer, Axel Solt-Rindler, Oliver Vay, Christian Hansmann, Wolfgang Gindl-Altmutter
Summary: In this study, porous structures with a wide range of properties were obtained using spruce bark particles through a simple mechanical foaming method. The materials exhibited heterogeneous open porous structures, with thermal conductivity and density values within certain ranges, and water uptake stabilized after immersion and affected by the amount of surfactant.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF WOOD AND WOOD PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Kun Dong, Ke-Xu Hu, Wan-Yang Gao, Shu-Tong Yang
Summary: This paper presents a feasible method to activate the cable mechanism of externally bonded CFRP sheets in reinforced concrete beams by using appropriate insulation schemes and a mechanical anchorage system. Experimental results showed that the combined use of fire insulation and a mechanical anchorage system could reduce deflection responses, mainly due to the active cable mechanism of the CFRP sheets during fire exposure.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Bartlomiej Sedlak, Pawel Sulik, Andrzej Garbacz
Summary: The testing procedures for glazed partitions used in Europe only address the fire resistance of slightly larger components, rather than the real problem of using fire-resistant glazed partitions with heights exceeding the test dimensions. This study developed a model based on testing minimum-sized items, enabling the evaluation of the fire resistance of taller aluminium glazed partitions.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Cai-Ping Wang, Xiao-Yong Zhao, Zu-Jin Bai, Jun Deng, Chi-Min Shu, Min Zhang
Summary: The study investigated the effect of coal metamorphism on the probability of coal spontaneous combustion through temperature-programmed testing. It was found that the CO production rate and oxygen consumption rate of low-ranked coal samples were higher than high-ranked coal, and Graham's fire coefficient can be used as an auxiliary indicator for judging CSC tendency. These findings provide insights into factors affecting CSC and may help in preventing future incidents.
Article
Forestry
Ripu Daman Singh, Surabhi Gumber, Harshita Joshi, Surendra P. Singh
Summary: Pines and oaks, the two principal forest forming genera in the Northern Hemisphere, have different bark thickness, with pines having thicker bark. This adaptational significance of bark thickness to fire plays an important role in the persistence and range expansion of these tree species.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Yuetai Weng, Guang Yang, Lifan Zhang, Xueying Di, Hongzhou Yu, Jibin Ning, Yu Xue, Zhan Shu, Dongdong Han
Summary: Wildfires and pests can affect forest ecosystems by increasing flammability of tree barks, as shown in a study on resinosis affecting Mongolian pines. Trees with resinosis had higher oil content in their barks and were easier to ignite, potentially leading to more severe fires. Understanding the role of pests in different forest cover types is crucial for developing effective forest management policies.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Sayilacksha Gnanachelvam, Anthony Ariyanayagam, Mahen Mahendran
Summary: Lightweight walls use insulation materials to improve thermal performance, with Phase Change Materials (PCMs) enhancing thermal comfort. However, further investigation is needed regarding the fire resistance of PCM incorporated building products/insulations.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Misagh Ghasempour, Reza Erfanzadeh, Peter Torok
Summary: Soil seed banks are vital for the post-fire regeneration of semi-arid mountain grasslands. This study examined how prescribed burning affected the density and species composition of the soil seed bank under different shrub canopies. The results showed that canopy fire reduced soil seed bank density and species richness, with variations depending on the shrub species.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Rocco di Filippo, Luca Possidente, Nicola Tondini, Oreste S. Bursi
Summary: With the increasing importance of environmental sustainability, the energy consumption of buildings, especially the thermal regulation of interior spaces, has received greater attention. To reduce energy needs, thermal insulation is highly effective, leading to the introduction or revision of national policies to increase minimum insulation requirements. However, the majority of thermal insulation materials are plastic-based, which have been found to worsen fire consequences. Therefore, the optimization problem of balancing fire safety and energy performance has become a subject of recent research, with a focus on a quantitative approach using probabilistic methods and damage-to-impact conversion.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Yusuke Koshiba, Masato Sugimoto
Summary: This study aimed to prepare surfactant-free aqueous dispersions of submicron-sized ferrocene through antisolvent crystallization and investigate their fire-suppression ability. The results showed that reducing the particle size of ferrocene from microns to submicrons improved the fire-extinguishing ability, with no significant effects observed for concentration and diameter within the submicron range. The findings suggest that the ease of ferrocene decomposition in flames contributes to its fire-suppression performance.
CASE STUDIES IN THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Marina Correa Scalon, Davi Rodrigo Rossatto, Imma Oliveras, Raquel Carolina Miatto, Emma Fiona Gray, Fabricius Maia Chaves Bicalho Domingos, Fernanda Thiesen Brum, Marcos Bergmann Carlucci, William Arthur Hoffmann, Ben Hur Marimon-Junior, Beatriz S. Marimon, Augusto Cesar Franco
Summary: The study found that bark thickness varies among savanna tree species in different regions, with thicker inner bark observed in areas with long dry seasons and frequent fires. This supports the idea that investing in inner bark thickness and bark moisture may be the most advantageous strategy in plant communities facing high evaporative demand and fire risk.
BASIC AND APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Tao Zou, Dongqiao Zhang, Tao Xu, Xiaohong Peng, He Zhang, Yanliang Du
Summary: Increasing demand for fire safety has led to the development of an early-stage fire-warning cotton fabric with a two-layered structure: conducting polymer layer and flame-retardant layer. The fabric possesses accurate temperature sensing capability and exhibits excellent fire-warning response and thermal stability. This research has the potential to create multifunctional clothing with efficient fire safety and smart fire-warning capability.
Article
Forestry
Surabhi Gumber, Ripu Daman Singh, Jeet Ram, Ashish Tewari, Surendra P. Singh
Summary: The study shows that higher relative bark thickness at an early age is a key fire adaptational feature in Central Himalayan forests. The analysis of bark-related traits reveals that bark thickness and development at an early age are directly correlated with fire exposure. With increasing tree diameter, bark thickness increases but relative bark thickness decreases, indicating less vulnerability to fire in larger trees.
TREES-STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sandra S. Lucas, Max von Tapavicza, Annette M. Schmidt, Juergen Bertling, Anke Nellesen
JOURNAL OF INTELLIGENT MATERIAL SYSTEMS AND STRUCTURES
(2016)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Katharina Helming, Johanna Ferretti, Katrin Daedlow, Aranka Podhora, Juergen Kopfmueller, Markus Winkelmann, Juergen Bertling, Rainer Walz
GAIA-ECOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES FOR SCIENCE AND SOCIETY
(2016)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Martin Sgraja, Jan Bloemer, Juergen Bertling, Peter J. Jansens
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
(2010)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Martin Sgraja, Jan Bloemer, Juergen Bertling, Peter J. Jansens
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2010)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Nils Moelders, Jan Bloemer, Juergen Bertling
CHEMIE INGENIEUR TECHNIK
(2011)
Article
Polymer Science
Martin Sgraja, Jan Bloemer, Juergen Bertling, Peter J. Jansens
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2008)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Marcus Rechberger, Hanno Paschke, Alfons Fischer, Juergen Bertling
TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2013)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Sabrina Schreiner, Marcus Rechberger, Juergen Bertling
TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2013)
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Physical
Ren Wei, Till Tiso, Juergen Bertling, Kevin O'Connor, Lars M. Blank, Uwe T. Bornscheuer
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Daniel Maga, Christina Galafton, Jan Bloemer, Nils Thonemann, Aybueke Oezdamar, Juergen Bertling
Summary: This study proposes a method for assessing the risks of plastic emissions by quantifying plastic pollution equivalents using characterization factors based on the persistence of plastics in the environment. The results include degradation measurements, redistribution patterns, and an uncertainty analysis of the suggested characterization factors.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Correction
Engineering, Environmental
Daniel Maga, Christina Galafton, Jan Bloemer, Nils Thonemann, Aybueke Oezdamar, Juergen Bertling
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Article
Management
Venkat Aryan, Juergen Bertling, Christa Liedtke
Summary: This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the phenomenon of distributed innovation in commons-based peer production platforms, exploring the impact of different innovation models on sustainable solutions and conducting a detailed analysis of the network structure, actor typology, and underlying innovation ecosystem in CBPP networks in Germany.
CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
M. Sgraja, J. Bertling, R. Kuemmel, P. J. Jansens
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2006)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
P Seydel, J Blomer, J Bertling