Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wenjie Lu, Umar Farooq, Muhammad Imran, Wathek Chammam, Sayed M. El Din, Ali Akgul
Summary: Hybrid nanofluids, which combine nanoparticles with base fluids, outperform traditional nanofluids in heat transmission and have a wide range of applications in bioengineering and electricity. This study investigates the numerical simulation of water-based dual nature nanofluid flow and heat transfer, using silver and copper oxide nanoparticles. The results show that hybrid nanofluid has superior thermal characteristics and its performance can be influenced by various parameters such as Darcy-Forchheimer and curvature.
NANOTECHNOLOGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Wenpeng Hong, Boyu Li, Haoran Li, Junliang Zi
Summary: By utilizing a liquid beam splitter (LBS), a hybrid electricity generator integrating PV generation, waste heat power generation, and residual heat storage has been developed to overcome the stability and efficiency issues in PV/T systems with thin-film filters. This strategy allows the conversion of unavailable solar energy into heat energy through the LBS, which is transferred to a thermoelectric generator (TEG). The hybrid device demonstrates fast response to changing operating conditions and the potential to withstand solar energy fluctuations, making it an important innovation in sustainable solar power generation, especially in cold regions.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shen Shen, Lei Wu, Shengyi Yang, Qin Yang, Jiang-Tao Liu, Zhenhua Wu
Summary: This paper presents an optical energy harvesting system that converts continuous light energy into vibrational kinetic energy through the photo-magnetic effect, demonstrating potential applications in developing new light-driven micro-nano mechanical motors or light energy harvesting systems.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Y. Akbar, U. Akram, M. A. Aun, H. Afsar, M. W. Javed
Summary: The present study investigated the flow and heat transportation for peristalsis of MWCNT-Ag/C2H6O2 hybrid nanofluid, considering various factors such as temperature dependent thermal conductivity, viscosity, thermal radiation, inclined magnetic field, Joule heating and shape effects. Results showed that temperature of hybrid nanofluid decreases, heat transfer rate at the wall decays, and thermal efficiency increases.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Saeid Mir, Azher M. Abed, Omid Ali Akbari, Anoushiravan Mohammadian, Davood Toghraie, Ali Marzban, Sajad Mir, Farnaz Montazerifar, Reza Bemani, Ghassan Fadhil Smaisim
Summary: The heat transfer behavior and flow characteristics of Ag/water two-phase laminar nanofluid as a cooling fluid were simulated using the finite volume method. The simulations considered different volume fractions of nanoparticles and Reynolds numbers, as well as a tube with a curvature angle of 270 degrees. The results showed that the addition of solid nanoparticles resulted in periodic behavior in the axial velocity profile, with maximum and minimum values shifting every 60 degrees. The study also revealed that the local friction factor increased significantly after a curvature angle of 30 degrees, due to fluid motion, centrifugal forces, and hydrodynamic field.
ALEXANDRIA ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Muhammad Ramzan, Zahir Shah, Poom Kumam, Waris Khan, Wiboonsak Watthayu, Wiyada Kumam
Summary: This study investigates the effects of Hall current, Joule heating effect, and variable thickness on the bidirectional flow of nanoliquid past a stretchable sheet. The results show that increasing the nanoparticles volume fraction enhances the fluid velocities and higher estimations of magnetic field parameter and thermal relaxation time parameter reduce the fluid temperature. It is also found that the Fe3O4-Vacuum pump oil (VPO) nanofluid improves the rate of heat transfer.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Adeola Borode, Thato Tshephe, Peter Olubambi, Mohsen Sharifpur, Josua Meyer
Summary: The study investigated the influence of concentration and temperature on the electrical conductivity, viscosity, and thermal conductivity of GNP/Fe2O3 hybrid nanofluids. Results showed that nanofluids exhibited superior electrical conductivity, viscosity, and thermal conductivity compared to water. The electrical conductivity and thermal conductivity increased linearly with concentration at a constant temperature, while the viscosity of the nanofluid increased with the addition of hybrid nanoparticles and decreased with temperature. Additionally, increasing the addition of hybrid nanoparticles in the base fluid enhanced the thermal conductivity of the nanofluid, and the thermal conductivity ratio increased with the addition of nanoparticles. These findings highlight the potential of GNP/Fe2O3 hybrid nanofluids for improving heat transfer and energy efficiency in various industrial applications.
Article
Thermodynamics
Jianqing Lin, Shunkai Liu, Xinyu Ju, Chao Xu, Xing Ju, Huawei Liu
Summary: This study proposes a two-stage concentrating splitting photovoltaic/thermal system based on nanofluid, which achieves better thermal and electrical performance through a thinner splitting layer and effective thermal management. The system has advantages in illumination distribution and thermal-electric efficiency.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Liang Zhang, Linchao Tian, Yuyan Jing, Pingping Qu, Anlong Zhang
Summary: This study investigates the thermal conductivity of nanofluids with Cu nanoparticles added to ethanol, ethylene glycol (EG), and propylene glycol (PG) coolant solutions. The results show that the addition of Cu nanoparticles improves the thermal conductivity of the nanofluids. The adsorption layer on the surfaces of the Cu nanoparticles is stratified, and the stratification position affects the mixture of water and alcohol molecules in the adsorption layer and thus the thermal conductivity.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Mustafa Turkyilmazoglu
Summary: A rigorous mathematical approach is proposed to understand the effects of Buongiorno nanofluid model on heat and mass transfer rates in various fluid flow geometries, explaining analytically why enhancements or reductions in heat and mass transfer occur. Two boundary constraints commonly used in the model are taken into account and tested for accuracy, providing insights into the quantitative values and general trends of heat and mass transfer.
EUROPEAN PHYSICAL JOURNAL PLUS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Priyajit Mondal, T. R. Mahapatra
Summary: This study investigates the double diffusive, MHD, mixed convection flow of Al2O3-water nanofluid in a trapezoidal enclosure, considering various inclination angles and aspect ratios. The research focuses on entropy generation related to heat transfer and mass transfer, finding that lower Richardson numbers lead to reduced entropy generation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Runfa Zhou, Minqi Wang, Zhenghao Jin, Shuhong Li
Summary: In this study, a mathematical model was established based on the ammonia solution falling film absorber to describe the enhancement of nanoparticles in an absorption refrigeration system. The model considered the momentum exchange and properties modifications caused by nanoparticles. Experimental results showed that the predicted absorption rate of the absorber had a maximum relative error of 8.9% compared to the measurement. It was also found that the enhancement of nanoparticles was more significant with lower mass flow rate or poorer ammonia mass fraction.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THERMAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad Muddasar, Mohammad Ali Nasiri, Andres Cantarero, Clara Gomez, Mario Culebras, Maurice N. Collins
Summary: Wood-based ionic conductive membranes with hierarchically aligned channels are synthesized for efficient low-grade thermal energy harvesting. These membranes showcase exceptional ionic conductivity, thermopower, thermal stability, and unique properties, achieving an impressive ionic figure of merit of 0.25, setting a new standard in sustainable thermoelectric energy conversion.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Dongwoo Kang, Jiwon Park, Eunho Choi, Alloyssius E. G. Gorospe, Yongwoo Kwon, Sangtae Kim, Dongwook Lee
Summary: Recent progress in electrochemical waste heat harvesting technology has attracted attention due to its high thermopower and potential for high heat-to-electricity conversion efficiency. This technology can utilize existing supercapacitors and their manufacturing techniques. However, the determination of electrochemical thermopower in composite electrodes is still unknown. This study demonstrates that the electrochemical thermopower of a PEDOT:PSS/AC model composite electrode is proportional to the mass fraction of the constituents, which can serve as a design guideline for future electrochemical heat harvesters.
Article
Mechanics
Mahalakshmi Thangavelu, Nithyadevi Nagarajan, Hakan F. Oztop, Ruey-Jen Yang
Summary: Simulations were conducted to investigate magnetohydrodynamic convection of an Ag-water nanofluid in an inclined enclosure with a center heater, showing that heat transfer performance is influenced by the inclination angle and Hartmann number. Optimal heat transfer performance was achieved under specific conditions, and the heat transfer performance improves with an increasing volume fraction of nanoparticles.
JOURNAL OF MECHANICS
(2021)
Article
Statistics & Probability
Ting Tian, Jingwen Zhang, Shiyun Lin, Yukang Jiang, Jianbin Tan, Zhongfei Li, Xueqin Wang
Summary: This study utilized interventions implemented in China and applied them to simulate the potential outcomes in South Korea, Italy, and the United States. The results showed that mild interventions in the early stage were effective in controlling the epidemic, while stricter measures were necessary for severe outbreaks.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED STATISTICS
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Mengqiu He, Xiuli Xin, Lei Meng, Xiaoyuan Yan, Chang Zhao, Zucong Cai, Anning Zhu, Jinbo Zhang, Christoph Mueller
Summary: This study conducted a (15)N tracing study to examine the impacts of long-term nitrogen fertilization on gross N transformation rates in soil. The results showed that organic or chemical N applications significantly stimulated N mineralization and autotrophic nitrification rates, leading to increased crop yields. However, the immobilization of mineral N decreased after long-term N applications, and N2O emissions also increased. Therefore, a combination of organic and chemical N fertilizers is recommended for climate-smart agricultural practices.
BIOLOGY AND FERTILITY OF SOILS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zheng Li, Zhenghui Fu, Shuhang Wang, Yang Zhang, Jinbo Zhang, Yanxiao Liu, Huaicheng Guo, Pingjian Yang
Summary: This study conducted an ecological and human health risk assessment of metals and heavy metals in Qinghai Lake, the largest inland saltwater lake in China. The concentration, distribution, and source of these metals were investigated. It was found that the metals in the sediments of Qinghai Lake mainly came from five rivers entering the lake, with copper and zinc showing the highest enrichment capacity. The results of the risk assessment indicated low ecological risks and no threat to human health from the heavy metals in the lake's sediments.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Qiaowei Li, Huijuan Zhong, Shun Yu, Yanling Cheng, Yalan Dai, Feng Huang, Zhonghua Lin, Pengli Zhu
Summary: This study aims to assess the association between exercise capacity and specific aspects of resting cardiac structure, function, and tissue in older adults.
JOURNAL OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING
(2023)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Jing-Jing Zhang, Si-Ying Wang, Hai-Tao Dai, Hai-Chao Li, Yong Wang
Summary: Chiral recognition is an emerging field in modern chemical analysis. This study focuses on the development of a cellulose derivative, cellulose-tris(4-methylphenylcarbamate) (CMPC), for chiral recognition and separation. A CMPC-functionalized extended-gate organic field effect transistor (EG-OFET) was constructed and effectively detected three chiral molecules. The study further explores the enantiomer discrimination mechanism of CMPC using spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance.
ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Jing Zhang, Zheng Lu, Chuxuan Tang, Jie Liu, Hailin Yao
Summary: In this paper, a new dynamic forward model of a multilayered highway structure considering the unsaturated characteristics of subgrade soil is established to assess the dynamic response induced by the falling weight deflectometer (FWD) load. The effects of saturation on stress, displacement, and pore water pressure are analyzed. It is found that the effect of saturation on vertical stress is negligible, while vertical displacement and pore water pressure increase significantly with increasing saturation. The vertical displacement response on the pavement surface is sensitive to subgrade deterioration and variations in material properties.
TRANSPORTATION GEOTECHNICS
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Chuxuan Tang, Zheng Lu, Siang Huat Goh, Jie Liu, Hailin Yao, Jing Zhang, Xianwen Huang
Summary: This study investigates the dynamic responses of a thermo-poroelastic half-space under circular surface thermal or/and mechanical loads. By considering water seepage and inertia of soil particles and pore water, the governing equations based on Biot's dynamic poroelastic theory are established. Solutions are derived in the transformed domain using Laplace-Hankel transform, and then transformed into the time domain using numerical integration. The resulting dynamic responses of the thermo-poroelastic half-space under rectangular thermal pulse load and/or half-sinusoidal impact mechanical load are graphically presented. The study reveals that both thermal and mechanical loads induce time-dependent responses in the vertical displacements, vertical stresses, and pore water pressures within the saturated poroelastic medium, and the coupled dynamic responses can be obtained by superposing the individual thermal and mechanical responses.
COMPUTERS AND GEOTECHNICS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiangxiang Sun, Juan Chen, Xinlin Chen, Jianbing Ma, Lin Xiao, Shuxin Yao, Xiaoqian Dang
Summary: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by the immune system attacking joints, and its underlying molecular mechanisms are still being studied. This research found that overexpression of nuclear receptor coactivator 3 (NCOA3) was observed in the joint tissues of mice with type II collagen-induced arthritis (CIA), an important model of RA. Inhibitors of NCOA3 were found to effectively reduce inflammation and improve the condition of the CIA mice. Further experiments revealed that NCOA3 forms a complex with other proteins that regulates the expression of proinflammatory cytokine genes, and targeting this complex could be a potential new approach for treating RA.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaobin Zhang, Wenlong Zhang, Shuwang Bian, Pengfei Zhao
Summary: This paper calculates the relationship between the evolution of microstructure morphology and grain size, and the calculated solidification parameter, by comparing the solidification process percentage of the welding experiment and simulation. The research shows that the method of using the solidification process percentage to calculate the solidification parameter threshold for the microstructure evolution of welding is reliable, and the evolution threshold of microstructure morphology and grain size of AZ31 magnesium alloy is obtained.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Shenghua Li, Lingyu Xiao, Longqian Xiao, Hongliang Tan
Summary: This study demonstrated the potential of coordination polymers (CPs) as hosts for integrating multiple guest species into a fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) nanoprobe. The researchers developed CD/PR@ZnCPs by integrating carbon dot (CD) and phenol red (PR) into ZnCPs constructed from zinc(II) and adenine. The confinement effect of ZnCPs brought CD and PR close together, allowing the FRET process from CD to PR, resulting in the quenching of CD fluorescence. The FRET process was disrupted in alkaline medium, switching on the fluorescence of CD/PR@ZnCPs. Based on this finding, a turn-on fluorescent method for detecting urease activity was established.
Article
Virology
Zhenhe Xu, Zihan Ding, Yuanxing Zhang, Xiaohong Liu, Qiyao Wang, Shuai Shao, Qin Liu
Summary: Phage therapy is a potential alternative to antibiotics for bacterial infections. This study found that storing phages at 4 degrees C was optimal and that 10% dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) was more effective in protecting the phages at lower temperatures than glycerin. Additionally, the use of hydroxyapatite and a combination of trehalose with tryptic soy broth or skim milk powder alleviated phage inactivation during storage. Furthermore, a model for predicting phage shelf-life was established with high accuracy using the Accelerated Stability Assessment Program (ASAP) based on the Arrhenius equation.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jingchao Zhang, Jiawei Luo, Zhaoxin Guo, Zhedong Liu, Cunpeng Duan, Shuming Dou, Qunyao Yuan, Peng Liu, Kemeng Ji, Cuihua Zeng, Jie Xu, Wei-Di Liu, Yanan Chen, Wenbin Hu
Summary: This study reports the use of ultrafine structure-activated porous carbon (UAPC) with N, O functional groups as high-energy density carbon material for supercapacitors (SCs). By utilizing ultrafast joule heating and cooling, general-purposed carbon is converted into electrochemical-activated carbon, resulting in UAPC-based SCs with a high energy density in EMIMBF4 ionic liquid. The outstanding electrochemical performance of UAPC is attributed to its ultrafine structure and N, O functional groups, which increase the surface area, improve the surface wettability of the electrodes, and provide pseudocapacitance.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Zeyi Liu, Jingfei Zhang, Xiao He, Qinghua Zhang, Guoxi Sun, Donghua Zhou
Summary: In this paper, a fault diagnosis methodology of rotating machinery with limited expert interaction is proposed. A novel multicriteria active learning query strategy is designed to select valuable samples for annotation, and the broad learning system is utilized to achieve fast updating or retraining with high diagnostic accuracy. The proposal shows high stability and flexibility in experiments.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON CONTROL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Jihong Pu, Chao Shen, Lin Lu, Yi Long, Chunxiao Zhang, Yong Shuai, Soteris A. Kalogirou
Summary: Thermal responsive windows have great potential for self-powered solar transmittance. A new design called Ammonia Pressure Powered smart (APPs) window was proposed to overcome the technical obstacles faced by existing thermochromic windows. The APPs window showed significant energy-related advances, including a feasible transition temperature, outstanding solar modulation ability, and high luminous transmittance in both cold and hot states.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Jingbo Zhang, Yanjun Zhang, Xingjuan Cai, Liping Xie
Summary: This paper proposes a three-stage hyperspectral image compression sensing algorithm, which improves the reconstruction accuracy by obtaining the intra-band and inter-band characteristics. Simulation results show that this algorithm performs best among all comparison algorithms.
CMES-COMPUTER MODELING IN ENGINEERING & SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cameron Bracken, Nathalie Voisin, Casey D. Burleyson, Allison M. Campbell, Z. Jason Hou, Daniel Broman
Summary: This study presents a methodology and dataset for examining compound wind and solar energy droughts, as well as the first standardized benchmark of energy droughts across the Continental United States (CONUS) for a 2020 infrastructure. The results show that compound wind and solar droughts have distinct spatial and temporal patterns across the CONUS, and the characteristics of energy droughts are regional. The study also finds that compound high load events occur more often during compound wind and solar droughts than expected.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ning Zhang, Yanghao Yu, Jiawei Wu, Ershun Du, Shuming Zhang, Jinyu Xiao
Summary: This paper provides insights into the optimal configuration of CSP plants with different penetrations of wind power by proposing an unconstrained optimization model. The results suggest that large solar multiples and TES are preferred in order to maximize profit, especially when combined with high penetrations of wind and photovoltaic plants. Additionally, the study demonstrates the economy and feasibility of installing electric heaters (EH) in CSP plants, which show a linear correlation with the penetration of variable energy resources.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
M. Szubel, K. Papis-Fraczek, S. Podlasek
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
J. Silva, J. C. Goncalves, C. Rocha, J. Vilaca, L. M. Madeira
Summary: This study investigated the methanation of CO2 in biogas and compared two different methanation reactors. The results showed that the cooled reactor without CO2 separation achieved a CO2 conversion rate of 91.8%, while the adiabatic reactors achieved conversion rates of 59.6% and 67.2%, resulting in an overall conversion rate of 93.0%. Economic analysis revealed negative net present worth values, indicating the need for government monetary incentives.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yang Liu, Yonglan Xi, Xiaomei Ye, Yingpeng Zhang, Chengcheng Wang, Zhaoyan Jia, Chunhui Cao, Ting Han, Jing Du, Xiangping Kong, Zhongbing Chen
Summary: This study investigated the effect of using nanofiber membrane composites containing Prussian blue-like compound nanoparticles (PNPs) to relieve ammonia nitrogen inhibition of rural organic household waste during high-solid anaerobic digestion and increase methane production. The results showed that adding NMCs with 15% PNPs can lower the concentrations of volatile fatty acids and ammonia nitrogen, and increase methane yield.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhong Ge, Xiaodong Wang, Jian Li, Jian Xu, Jianbin Xie, Zhiyong Xie, Ruiqu Ma
Summary: This study evaluates the thermodynamic, exergy, and economic performance of a double-stage organic flash cycle (DOFC) using ten eco-friendly hydrofluoroolefins. The influences of key parameters on performance are analyzed, and the advantages of DOFC over single-stage type are quantified.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nicolas Kirchner-Bossi, Fernando Porte-Agel
Summary: This study investigates the optimization of power density in wind farms and its sensitivity to the available area size. A novel genetic algorithm (PDGA) is introduced to optimize power density and turbine layout. The results show that the PDGA-driven solutions significantly reduce the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) compared to the default layout, and exhibit a convex relationship between area and LCOE or power density.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chunxiao Zhang, Dongdong Li, Lin Wang, Qingpo Yang, Yutao Guo, Wei Zhang, Chao Shen, Jihong Pu
Summary: In this study, a novel reversible liquid-filled energy-saving window that effectively regulates indoor solar radiation heat gain is proposed. Experimental results show that this window can effectively reduce indoor temperature during both summer and winter seasons, while having minimal impact on indoor illuminance.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Alessandro L. Aguiar, Martinho Marta-Almeida, Mauro Cirano, Janini Pereira, Leticia Cotrim da Cunha
Summary: This study analyzed the Brazilian Equatorial Shelf using a high-resolution ocean model and found significant tidal variations in the area. Several hypothetical barrages were proposed with higher annual power generation than existing barrages. The study also evaluated the installation effort of these barrages.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Francesco Superchi, Nathan Giovannini, Antonis Moustakis, George Pechlivanoglou, Alessandro Bianchini
Summary: This study focuses on the optimization of a hybrid power station on the Tilos island in Greece, aiming to increase energy export and revenue by optimizing energy fluxes. Different scenarios are proposed to examine the impact of different agreements with the grid operator on the optimal solution.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Peimaneh Shirazi, Amirmohammad Behzadi, Pouria Ahmadi, Sasan Sadrizadeh
Summary: This research presents two novel energy production/storage/usage systems to reduce energy consumption and environmental effects in buildings. A biomass-fired model and a solar-driven system integrated with photovoltaic thermal (PVT) panels and a heat pump were designed and assessed. The results indicate that the solar-based system has an acceptable energy cost and the PVT-based system with a heat pump is environmentally superior. The biomass-fired system shows excellent efficiency.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zihao Qi, Yingling Cai, Yunxiang Cui
Summary: This study aims to investigate the operational characteristics of the solar-ground source heat pump system (SGSHPS) in Shanghai under different operation modes. It concludes that tandem operation mode 1 is the optimal mode for winter operation in terms of energy efficiency.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
L. Bartolucci, S. Cordiner, A. Di Carlo, A. Gallifuoco, P. Mele, V. Mulone
Summary: Spent coffee grounds are a valuable biogenic waste that can be used as a source of biofuels and valuable chemicals through pyrolysis and solvent extraction processes. The study found that heavy organic bio-oil derived from coffee grounds can be used as a carbon-rich biofuel, while solvent extraction can extract xantines and p-benzoquinone, which are important chemicals for various industries. The results highlight the promising potential of solvent extraction in improving the economic viability of coffee grounds pyrolysis-based biorefineries.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Luiza de Queiroz Correa, Diego Bagnis, Pedro Rabelo Melo Franco, Esly Ferreira da Costa Junior, Andrea Oliveira Souza da Costa
Summary: Building-integrated photovoltaics, especially organic solar technology, are important for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the building sector. This study analyzed the performance of organic panels laminated in glass in a vertical installation in Latin America. Results showed that glass lamination and vertical orientation preserved the panels' performance and led to higher energy generation in winter.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhipei Hu, Shuo Jiang, Zhigao Sun, Jun Li
Summary: This study proposes innovative fin arrangements to enhance the thermal performance of latent heat storage units. Through optimization of fin distribution and prediction of transient melting behaviors, it is found that fin structures significantly influence heat transfer characteristics and melting behaviors.
