Article
Construction & Building Technology
Li Pang Wang, Pin Wei Tseng, Kai Jyun Huang, Yan Jhang Chen
Summary: This study created foam glass from waste bottle glass by using silicon cutting waste as the foaming agent, and investigated the influence of various parameters. The results showed that foam glass produced using silicon cutting waste had properties that meet the standards for thermal insulation materials.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
M. Davraz, M. Koru, A. E. Akdag, S. Kilincarslan, Y. E. Delikanli, M. Cabuk
Summary: The study investigated the production potential of foam glass with a low apparent density using waste glass powder and foaming agents. By testing different types of waste glass and additives, the optimal production parameters for ultra-light foam glass were determined, resulting in foam glass samples with desired properties.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Mohammad Mahdi Mohammadi, Mehrdad Asadi Azadgoleh, Ali Ghodrati, Mahdi Zalnezhad, Pooyan Ayar, Elham Fini
Summary: This study evaluates the use of waste glass powder (WGP) as a replacement for mineral filler in microsurfacing mixtures. The performance of WGP-modified mixtures is assessed through various tests, including mix time, wet cohesion, track abrasion, and wheel tests. The results show that increasing the WGP content significantly improves the mixture's resistance against stripping, bleeding, and rutting. Moreover, toxicity tests reveal that heavy metals leaching from WGP-modified mixtures is 80% lower compared to stockpiled WGP, indicating the effectiveness of bitumen in preventing exposure of WGP particles to water.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Sonja Smiljanic, Uros Hribar, Matjaz Spreitzer, Jakob Konig
Summary: The study found that waste container glass undergoes partial crystallization during the sintering process, which can be inhibited by adding fluxing agents. This can lead to a significant decrease in thermal conductivity of the foamed glass.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Huiping Song, Chunjing Chai, Zhonghe Zhao, Lifang Wei, Haibin Wu, Fangqin Cheng
Summary: Foam glass, prepared using waste glass powder and fly ash, exhibited superior performance in insulation, sound absorption, and fire protection. The study investigated the effects of various parameters on the properties of foam glass, revealing optimized conditions for density, compressive strength, porosity, and thermal conductivity.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
V. H. Trinh, J. Guilleminot, C. Perrot
Summary: The study focuses on the acoustic properties of composite structures comprising perforated panels, air gaps, and porous layers, utilizing optimization and sensitivity analysis methods to determine optimal parameters for maximizing sound absorption. The results show good agreement with experimental data, demonstrating the effectiveness of the approach for robust design under material uncertainties.
MATERIALS & DESIGN
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Kaihui Dong, Xiwen Wang
Summary: In this study, an ultra-lightweight cellulose-based foam material reinforced with silicasol was prepared using foam forming technology. The addition of silicasol improved the modulus of elasticity, yield strength, and thermal stability of the material, while also enhancing its sound absorption properties.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
Review
Polymer Science
Niloofar Rastegar, Amir Ershad-Langroudi, Hamidreza Parsimehr, Gholamreza Moradi
Summary: In recent years, noise pollution has become a critical environmental problem, negatively impacting people's health and work efficiency. Porous materials, such as polyurethane foams, have gained attention for their excellent sound absorption properties and other advantages. This review article focuses on studying the sound absorption in materials with related properties and discusses the types of metallic and non-metallic sound-absorbing foams. It also explores the addition of nanoparticles, fibers, and different formation methods to enhance the acoustic properties of polyurethane foams.
IRANIAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Shuang Su, Yuan Gao, Xinghai Zhou, Xiaoqing Xiong, Ying Wang, Lihua Lyu
Summary: This study aimed to broaden the application fields of waste hemp stalks. The structures of waste hemp stalks were analyzed to explore their relationship with sound absorption properties. Waste hemp stalk/polycaprolactone sound-absorbing composite materials were prepared by hot pressing method. The study found that the unique structure of hemp stalks contributed to the attenuation and absorption of sound energy. By adjusting the length and mass fraction of hemp stalks, as well as the density and thickness of the composite materials, good sound absorption effects were achieved.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Boris M. Goltsman, Elena A. Yatsenko
Summary: This study explored the use of liquid waterglass-glycerol mixtures in foam glass synthesis. It found that waterglass inhibits glycerol evaporation while glycerol suppresses waterglass foaming. A comprehensive model for the foaming process was developed, describing processes in the liquid mixture and thermal changes in the glass. This study provides important insights for the optimization of industrial foam glass.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Maria Laura Ligabue, Alejandro Saburit, Gigliola Lusvardi, Daniele Malferrari, Javier Garcia-Ten, Eliseo Monfort
Summary: This study explores the use of thermally treated cement-asbestos and glass wastes to produce foam glass, providing a solution to the environmental issues caused by landfilling asbestos-containing wastes. By controlling the composition of the raw materials and the additives, foam glasses with good properties were successfully manufactured under optimal firing conditions.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Robert C. Pullar, Rui M. Novais, Ana. P. F. Caetano, K. A. Krishnakumar, Kuzhichalil P. Surendran
Summary: This article introduces the use of waste cork and recycled wine stoppers to produce pyrolysed solid cork, which serves as an economic and sustainable microwave absorber. The pyrolysed cork has a significantly lower density and excellent shielding effectiveness, making it a promising material for microwave absorption.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Geovana Delaqua, Juan Magalhaes, Markssuel Marvila, Fernando Vernilli, Sergio Monteiro, Henry Colorado, Carlos Vieira
Summary: This research evaluates the feasibility of using glass waste as a substitute for sand in ceramics. The results demonstrate that the addition of glass waste can improve the properties of ceramics and provide economic benefits with lower calcination temperatures.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Manuela Neri, Elisa Levi, Eva Cuerva, Francesc Pardo-Bosch, Alfredo Guardo Zabaleta, Pablo Pujadas
Summary: By utilizing end-of-life household materials to create acoustic panels, it is possible to reduce waste, minimize environmental impact from new raw material extraction, and enhance living conditions for low-income households.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Yuyang Long, Yuhe Song, Huanlin Huang, Yuqiang Yang, Dongsheng Shen, Hairong Geng, Jinmu Ruan, Foquan Gu
Summary: This study verified the feasibility of preparing foam glass ceramics from hazardous waste vitrification slag and identified the suitable roasting conditions and additives. The experimental results demonstrated that high-quality foam glass ceramics can be obtained by adding appropriate amounts of Na2CO3 and trisodium phosphate and roasting at the suitable temperature.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Davide Porrelli, Michela Abrami, Patrizia Pelizzo, Cristina Formentin, Chiara Ratti, Gianluca Turco, Mario Grassi, Gianluca Canton, Gabriele Grassi, Luigi Murena
Summary: The study of bone morphology is essential for understanding bone diseases and mechanical properties, and traditional diagnostic techniques lack qualitative and quantitative information. In recent years, new technologies like CT and MRI have been used to study bone structure and porosity. Unlike micro-CT, LF-NMR is able to detect significant differences in trabecular bone porosity between osteoporotic and osteoarthritic patients.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Martina Gruppuso, Benedetta Guagnini, Luigi Musciacchio, Francesca Bellemo, Gianluca Turco, Davide Porrelli
Summary: Antibacterial coaxial membranes based on poly-epsilon-caprolactone (PCL) and rifampicin (Rif) were synthesized, showing slower drug release from coaxial fibers and broader antibacterial efficacy from non-coaxial mats. The hydrophilicity of coaxial fibers can be increased with air-plasma treatment.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Marco Caniato, Luca Zaniboni, Arianna Marzi, Andrea Gasparella
Summary: This study examines the effects of variations in environmental parameters on individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through questionnaires administered to parents and professional caregivers. The findings indicate that the acoustic domain, particularly strong noises and specific sounds, has the most significant impact on stress levels, with severity of autism playing a role. Thermal, visual, and indoor air quality factors have a lower impact, except for certain stimuli such as light contrast and stale air. Furthermore, age, severity of autism, and co-morbidities are found to influence perceived stress.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Marco Caniato, Luca Zaniboni, Arianna Marzi, Andrea Gasparella
Summary: This study applies a method to analyze the stress induced on people with autism. The results indicate that acoustics have the greatest impact on individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), while thermo-hygrometric, visual and IAQ sensitivities decrease as stress levels increase.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Marco Caniato, Nicolo Biasetton, Luigi Salmaso, Andrea Gasparella
Summary: This study investigates the influence of visual factors on occupants' perception of indoor acoustics. The results demonstrate that even with only visual changes, false sound absorbers can create the same perceived acoustics as real absorbers. This issue can bias the results of experimental studies using surveys as a scientific approach.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Marco Caniato, Arianna Marzi, Federica Bettarello, Andrea Gasparella
Summary: In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the presence of green timber buildings in the construction market. However, designers still hold certain personal beliefs and lack confidence. This study aimed to investigate designers' expectations, knowledge gaps, and personal beliefs regarding conventional and green timber buildings. The results showed that personal beliefs, knowledge gaps, and expectations are strongly related to green timber buildings, and training classes can play a positive role in changing designers' beliefs, filling knowledge gaps, and improving expectations.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2022)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Marco Venier, Luca Ziberna, Francesco Princivalle, Maurizio Petrelli, Vanni Lughi, Alla Logvinova, Nikolay V. V. Sobolev, Gianluca Turco, Davide Lenaz
Summary: We analysed the chemistry of 42 Cr-spinels from Siberian kimberlites and found a wide range in Mg# and Cr# with a common trend of increasing Cr# with decreasing Mg#. The trace element analysis showed differences between spinels from peridotitic and kimberlitic sources. Simulation calculations were also performed to determine the composition of possible melts in equilibrium with Cr-spinels.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lukas Wohofsky, Arianna Marzi, Federica Bettarello, Luca Zaniboni, Sandra Lisa Lattacher, Paola Limoncin, Anna Dordolin, Simone Dugaria, Marco Caniato, Giuseppina Scavuzzo, Andrea Gasparella, Daniela Krainer
Summary: This paper presents a smart home and interior design environment developed to support individuals on the autism spectrum. Requirements were gathered through a holistic human-centered design approach to create a user-friendly solution. The resulting SENSHOME environment includes tailored functionalities and inclusive furniture elements to support wellbeing and autonomy.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chiara Pizzolitto, Francesca Scognamiglio, Giovanna Baldini, Roberta Bortul, Gianluca Turco, Ivan Donati, Vanessa Nicolin, Eleonora Marsich
Summary: Chondrocyte-based aggregates were formed by culturing cells on a polymeric coating of a lactose-modified chitosan (CTL). The formation of these aggregates was mainly through cell aggregation rather than proliferation, resulting in structures with an irregular morphology up to 1 mm in size. The lactose-modified chitosan (CTL) acted as a temporary matrix for chondrocyte aggregation during the formation of chondro-aggregates, allowing for innovative therapeutic approaches in cartilage regeneration without the need for a scaffold.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Giovanna Marussi, Matteo Crosera, Enrico Prenesti, Bruno Callegher, Elena Baracchini, Gianluca Turco, Gianpiero Adami
Summary: This study aims to determine the relationships between a group of 103 Roman bronze coins found in archaeological excavations in Treviso, Italy and a group of 117 coins kept at a museum in Montebelluna, Italy. The analysis using non-destructive techniques successfully assigned the six coins to the two groups, providing evidence to support numismatics.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Vjera Perkovic, Marina Simunovic Anicic, Vanni Lughi, Lucia Pozzan, Senka Mestrovic, Gianluca Turco
Summary: This study compared the bond strength and degree of conversion of two orthodontic bonding systems and found no difference in bond strength, but the two-step system had a higher degree of conversion.
Article
Acoustics
Giada Kyaw Oo D'Amore, Mitja Morgut, Marco Biot, Francesco Mauro, Jan Kaspar
Summary: Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems are mandatory in ships to comply with international emission regulations. Installing scrubbers is challenging due to their dimensions and complexity, but a combination of FEM, CFD simulations, and GA optimization methods can optimize their acoustic properties.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Mario Mardirossian, Martina Gruppuso, Benedetta Guagnini, Franka Mihalic, Gianluca Turco, Davide Porrelli
Summary: The optimized proline-rich antimicrobial peptide B7-005 was successfully loaded on bone scaffolds based on polysaccharides and hydroxyapatite. Alginate was initially used for efficient B7-005 loading but hindered its release, so it was substituted with agarose. Agarose scaffolds showed similar structure and mechanical performance, and could release B7-005 within 24 hours of immersion. The peptide did not affect cell adhesion and proliferation, and showed effectiveness against certain pathogens.
BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Antonio Rapani, Federico Berton, Amedeo Tramontin, Gianluca Turco, Giulio Marchesi, Roberto Di Lenarda, Claudio Stacchi
Summary: This study compares the effect of different handpieces on the surface roughness of enamel and dentin. The results showed that the turbine handpiece produced rougher surfaces on dentin, while there were no significant differences between the high-speed electric handpiece and piezoelectric device on both enamel and dentin.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Federica Bettarello, Luciano Caniato, Marco Caniato
Summary: Sacred constructions like churches are influenced by architectural trends and changes in indoor activities over time. This study explores the influence of a building's history on its architectural and acoustic changes, using the Dome of Conegliano in Italy as a case study. Historical research and acoustic measurements revealed that the building's history did influence its architecture and, subsequently, its indoor acoustics, making it more suitable for music rather than speech.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lars odegaard Bentsen, Narada Dilp Warakagoda, Roy Stenbro, Paal Engelstad
Summary: This study investigates uncertainty modeling in wind power forecasting using different parametric and non-parametric methods. Johnson's SU distribution is found to outperform Gaussian distributions in predicting wind power. This research contributes to the literature by introducing Johnson's SU distribution as a candidate for probabilistic wind forecasting.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xing Liu, Qiuchen Wang, Yunhao Wen, Long Li, Xinfang Zhang, Yi Wang
Summary: This study analyzes the characteristics of process parameters in three lean gas ethane recovery processes and establishes a prediction and multiobjective optimization model for ethane recovery and system energy consumption. A new method for comparing ethane recovery processes for lean gas is proposed, and the addition of extra coolers improves the ethane recovery. The support vector regression model based on grey wolf optimization demonstrates the highest prediction accuracy, and the multiobjective multiverse optimization algorithm shows the best optimization performance and diversity in the solutions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cairong Song, Haidong Yang, Xian-Bing Meng, Pan Yang, Jianyang Cai, Hao Bao, Kangkang Xu
Summary: The paper proposes a novel deep learning-based prediction framework, aTCN-LSTM, for accurate cooling load predictions. The framework utilizes a gate-controlled multi-head temporal convolutional network and a sparse probabilistic self-attention mechanism with a bidirectional long short-term memory network to capture both temporal and long-term dependencies in the cooling load sequences. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed method, which can serve as an effective guide for HVAC chiller scheduling and demand management initiatives.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhe Chen, Xiaojing Li, Xianli Xia, Jizhou Zhang
Summary: This study uses survey data from the Loess Plateau in China to evaluate the impact of social interaction on the adoption of soil and water conservation (SWC) technology by farmers. The study finds that social interaction increases the likelihood of farmers adopting SWC, and internet use moderates this effect. The positive impact of social interaction on SWC adoption is more pronounced for farmers in larger villages and those who join cooperative societies.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chenghua Zhang, Yunfei Yan, Kaiming Shen, Zongguo Xue, Jingxiang You, Yonghong Wu, Ziqiang He
Summary: This paper reports a novel method that significantly improves combustion performance, including heat transfer enhancement under steady-state conditions and adaptive stable flame regulation under velocity sudden increase.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
