Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Abbas Rabiee, Andrew Keane, Alireza Soroudi
Summary: This paper explores the concept of extracting green hydrogen from renewable energy sources and investigates technical factors that may limit hydrogen production in a power system. A non-linear programming formulation is proposed to quantify the impact of various factors, with the framework demonstrated on the IEEE 39 bus system.
Article
Economics
Yayun Shen, Michael Faure
Summary: Green buildings can make significant contributions to sustainability, especially in China where the government has played a key role in promoting green building through a combination of mandates and market-based instruments. However, the existing literature has not fully explored the role of law in promoting green building. A mix of regulatory and economic instruments is essential for effective promotion of green building, as seen in the case of China.
INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS-POLITICS LAW AND ECONOMICS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
David G. Victor, Emily K. Carlton
Summary: While most mainstream policy analysts support active industrial policy to foster green industries and reduce carbon pollution, there are still dissenting voices questioning whether government intervention would result in extreme waste. We argue that today's debates need to be updated to account for the lessons learned about effective industrial policy. The challenge lies in creating industrial transformation amidst deep uncertainty, requiring experimental approaches and possible reforms to policy institutions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Qidan Hu, Jin Xue, Rongsheng Liu, Geoffrey Qiping Shen, Feng Xiong
Summary: Green building policies are crucial for promoting green building, and this study analyzes the historical development of green building governance in China to identify solutions for future policy development. The study reviews and analyzes a total of 254 central and 1175 local policies from 2004 to 2021, highlighting the guiding role of the central government and the improvement of local policies in response to central initiatives. China has set ambitious targets, achieved progress, and established a carrot-and-stick system in green building governance. The study suggests focusing on economic inequality, regional cooperation, legal and regulatory systems, policy innovation based on regional heterogeneity, information disclosure mechanism, and market-oriented green finance system for further development of green building policies. This study provides a valuable reference for improving policies to promote green building globally.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Emre Caner Akcay
Summary: This study aimed to explore the barriers to undertaking green building (GB) projects in Turkey. A questionnaire survey was conducted with 116 construction practitioners to analyze the criticality of barriers to GB design and construction in the Turkish construction industry. The findings reveal that the major barriers to adopting GBs in Turkey include higher construction cost, lack of knowledge about GBs, lack of an authorized GB rating system, unavailability of GB materials, and inadequate market demand, while longer design time is the least critical barrier. The results of factor analysis indicate that these barriers can be grouped into five factors, namely cost- and demand-related barriers, market-related barriers, people-related barriers, government-related barriers, and time-related barriers. Policymakers and construction practitioners can use these results to devise strategies to promote GBs in Turkey and similar developing countries.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ge Wang, Yang Li, Jian Zuo, Wenbo Hu, Qingwei Nie, Heqian Lei
Summary: This study examines the collaborative networks of green building innovation in China based on 223 projects receiving Green Building Innovation Awards. The research found that the networks exhibit scale-free features and a trend of path dependence in partner selections. Surprisingly, consulting enterprises play a significant role as "bridges" during the innovative collaboration process. Over time, there is an increase in network heterogeneity and reliance on key enterprises or institutions for connections.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Roohollah Taherkhani
Summary: This study fills the gap by identifying critical green building barriers in developing countries through a comprehensive review in 30 countries worldwide. It also specifies which barriers are weightier and have a greater impact on green building implementation. Additionally, it analyzes the macro-environmental features that should be considered by the construction industry when making decisions on long-term green building strategies using a PESTEL framework.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Juliana Lima de Deus, Marco Crocco, Fernanda Faria Silva
Summary: This article compares the evolution of certified green bond markets in Brazil and China, and finds that both markets have limited development and are unable to provide sufficient resources for a meaningful green transition.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Linyan Chen, Albert P. C. Chan, Amos Darko, Xin Gao
Summary: This study examines the efficiency of green building promotion and spatial correlations between regions. The analysis of data from 28 regions in China shows that the overall green building promotion efficiency has increased gradually, but significant efficiency gaps exist among regions. Regional collaborations, especially in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, Yangtze River Delta and Pearl River Delta areas, have contributed greatly to efficiency enhancement. Most regions have low efficiency and weak correlations with developed regions. This study contributes to the knowledge body of green buildings and provides insights for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to develop efficient policies and strategies for promoting green buildings.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Yue Wu, Weiguo Qiao, Yanzhi Li, Yabing Jiao, Shuai Zhang, Zonghao Zhang, Huini Liu
Summary: The research used computer numerical simulation method to study the construction of an underground mine with a depth of 1300 meters in the central plains of China. The results showed that the computer numerical simulation method can also have good application in actual engineering under ultra-kilometer depth geological conditions.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yujing Wang, Dan Chong, Xun Liu
Summary: This study evaluates the critical barriers hindering large-scale adoption of green construction technologies in China, identifying factors such as lack of government incentives, extra costs, dependence on traditional technology, shortage of training, and conflicts of interest. These barriers differ from those of green building and green construction adoption, providing valuable insights for stakeholders and policymakers.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xiao-Juan Li, Chen Wang, Wei-bin Chen, Shilpi Bora, Jeffrey Boon Hui Yap, Bimenyimana Samuel
Summary: With the rapid urbanization process in China, the evaluation of green buildings becomes crucial. This paper proposes a method based on cloud model to assess the performance of green buildings, establishing system indicators and conducting empirical research, providing a consistent framework and solid foundation for green building evaluation.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Qifei Ma, Peng Jia, Haibo Kuang
Summary: This study explores the integration of social development index into transportation efficiency evaluation, showing that SDI promotes transportation efficiency; however, China's comprehensive transportation green efficiency is relatively low with significant spatial differences; technological change and efficiency improvements have positive impacts on green efficiency, with varying effects in different regions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Zhiming Li, Xiyang Chen, Zhou Shen, Zhengxi Fan
Summary: This study proposes a new green index, the building blue-green index (BBGI), by integrating water and walking networks into the existing green index model. It analyzes the quality of green spaces in 13 communities in Nanjing, China, and finds that high-rise, low-density buildings and buildings close to water have higher green-space quality.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Afshin Faramarzi, Seyedali Mirjalili, Mohammad Heidarinejad
Summary: This study proposes a binary version of the Equilibrium Optimizer (EO) and evaluates its performance in mathematical benchmark functions and building control problems. The results show that BiEO exhibits fast convergence and high efficiency in most cases.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Guoen Wei, Mo Bi, Xiao Liu, Zhenke Zhang, Bao-Jie He
Summary: This study quantifies the direct and spillover effects of multi-dimensional urbanization and foreign direct investment (FDI) on carbon emissions in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) region. The results show that multi-dimensional urbanization and FDI have direct contributions to local carbon emissions, but these effects gradually weaken over time. Population urbanization and land urbanization have positive effects on carbon emissions in adjacent areas, while FDI reduces the direct impact and strengthens the carbon reduction in adjacent regions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Linchuan Yang, Yuan Liang, Baojie He, Hongtai Yang, Dong Lin
Summary: This study investigates the impact of metro accessibility on house prices in Chengdu, China, and the moderating role of COVID-19. The results show that metro accessibility significantly influences house prices, while COVID-19 has a marginal effect on the relationship. Specifically, smaller or lower-priced houses are less affected by the pandemic compared to bigger or higher-priced houses.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART D-TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Junsong Wang, Xiuxing Yin, Yukang Liu, Wenda Cai
Summary: Multi-energy complementary system is a new approach to address the issue of renewable energy consumption. This paper presents a wind-pumped storage-hydrogen storage combined operation system using deep learning and intelligent optimization. It employs a deep neural network for wind power generation prediction. Through multi-objective genetic algorithm optimization, the system achieves minimal power fluctuation and maximum economic benefits by optimizing the parameters of wind turbine arrangement, electrolyzer, and pumped storage power station. The study demonstrates significant reduction in daily power fluctuation (77.60% decrease) and substantial economic benefit generation (139,638.5 yuan per day) in a specific case study. The comparison with systems employing 3 and 9 wind turbines confirms the flexibility and universality of the proposed system.
ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Junsong Wang, Qinglin Meng, Chang Yang, Peng Ren, Mat Santamouris
Summary: By testing different spray nozzle types, this study determines that mist-spray is more effective in cooling and shading transparent roofs compared to water-spray. In field experiments, the mist-spray system successfully mitigated indoor overheating and eliminated thermal stratification among different floors, resulting in significant energy savings and a shorter recovery period for infrastructure investment. This study is significant for promoting the scientific application of mist-spray technique to improve building thermal performance.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Yilin Li, Tao Jin, Naixin Liu, Junsong Wang, Zihan Qin, Saige Yin, Yingxuan Zhang, Zhe Fu, Yutong Wu, Yinglei Wang, Yixiang Liu, Meifeng Yang, Ailan Pang, Jun Sun, Ying Wang, Xinwang Yang
Summary: In this study, a new non-toxic peptide NP1 was discovered, which exerted neuroprotective effects on cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury by reducing inflammation via the miR-6328/IKK beta/NF-kappa B axis. The results not only provide candidate drugs for exogenous peptides and endogenous small nucleic acids, but also a new drug target for the treatment of IS.
JOURNAL OF NEUROINFLAMMATION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Saeid Pourroostaei Ardakani, Xiangning Liang, Kal Tenna Mengistu, Richard Sugianto So, Xuhui Wei, Baojie He, Ali Cheshmehzangi
Summary: Traffic accidents are a major cause of deaths globally, and reducing their number is crucial for saving lives and creating sustainable cities. This paper uses machine learning and data analysis techniques to interpret the reasons for car accidents and proposes a predictive model based on meaningful data features. The study evaluates four classification methods and finds acceptable levels of accuracy for car accident prediction, except for naive Bayes. The findings highlight the key factors influencing road car accidents and provide strategies for achieving healthy and community-friendly cities.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Wei Wang, Bao-Jie He
Summary: This paper reviews the relationship between urban heat and COVID-19, exploring their synergies, conflicts, or trade-offs. It examines urban temperature anomalies, variations in air pollutant concentrations, unbalanced energy development, and thermal health risks during the pandemic lockdown. The findings are significant for understanding the impact of COVID-19 on urban heat and provide a reference for coping with both urban heat and the pandemic simultaneously.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Bao-Jie He, Mingqiang Yin
Summary: This study investigated the urgency of developing heat-resilient infrastructure and associated payment issues in eight megacities in China. The majority of respondents recognized the need for action to address heat-related challenges and expected government involvement in funding.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenbo Yu, Jun Yang, Feng Wu, Baojie He, Huisheng Yu, Jiayi Ren, Xiangming Xiao, Jianhong(Cecilia) Xia
Summary: To promote the application of refined Local Climate Zone (LCZ) maps in urban climate research, we proposed a downscaling mapping process by integrating GIS workflow and remote sensing workflow. The results showed that by adjusting the scale and input of the deep learning model, the LCZ basemap achieved high overall accuracy and data matching degree. Visual interpretation demonstrated high overall accuracy of LCZ maps at all scales, with the highest accuracy achieved at a 20m scale. Usefulness assessment revealed significant differences in surface temperature levels of LCZs at all scales, with the 160m scale being the most suitable for analyzing the thermal characteristics of urban landscapes.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Huijun Mao, Qinglin Meng, Zhichao Liu, Shixiao Wang, Junsong Wang
Summary: Indoor overheating caused by transparent roofs can be solved by water spray systems. This study evaluates the performance of continuous and intermittent operation with different spray/interval times on a transparent roof in Guangzhou, China. Continuous spray reduces surface temperature and long-wave radiation by 17.5°C and 66.3 W/m2, respectively. Intermittent spray has a worse cooling effect, with a reduction of surface temperature and long-wave radiation ranging from 9.4-15.9°C and 24.1-47.7 W/m2, respectively. The optimal scenario is intermittent spray with 10/50 min. This study provides insights into the economical and efficient operation of transparent roof spray systems.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Lingling Li, Fei Xu, Haida Tang, Junsong Wang, Qinglin Meng
Summary: This study investigates the cooling performance of circulated water film technology on membrane roofs through experimental and theoretical analysis. The results show that circulated water film can effectively reduce the surface temperature of the membrane and the indoor air temperature. Theoretical analysis also confirms the effectiveness of water film in cooling membrane roofs.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Water Resources
Hui Luo, Jing Yang, Wenhao Zhang, Mingyu Yang, Limin Chen, Bao-Jie He
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the reduction efficiency and removal pathways of nutrient pollution and thermal pollution of different types of permeable pavements under different pollution loads and rainfall intensities. Results showed that compared to impermeable pavements, permeable pavements could effectively remove typical pollutants from stormwater runoff, but the effluent concentrations of all pollutants did not reach the threshold of Class V according to the Environmental Quality Standards for Surface Water, except for TP and Zn. Furthermore, the thermal pollution removal capacity of different permeable pavements ranked from the highest to the lowest as SP-B, CP-B-Cement, CP-B-Ceramic, and PAP.
JOURNAL OF WATER AND CLIMATE CHANGE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Linghua Duo, Junqi Wang, Fuqing Zhang, Yuanping Xia, Sheng Xiao, Bao-Jie He
Summary: This study explores the spatiotemporal changes in environmental quality in Lanzhou City, China, by constructing a modified Remote Sensing Ecological Index model. The results show that climate change and ecological restoration projects have led to an improvement in the quality of the ecological environment in Lanzhou.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Afifa Mohammed, Ansar Khan, Hassan Saeed Khan, Mattheos Santamouris
Summary: This study used a building energy model and climate data to estimate the cooling energy requirements for 40 buildings in downtown Dubai. By simulating the addition of greenery, the study found that it could potentially reduce the cooling load and provide a solution for the urban heat island problem in subtropical environments.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Hamed Reza Heshmat Mohajer, Lan Ding, Dionysia Kolokotsa, Mattheos Santamouris
Summary: Urban overheating and energy imbalances are significant environmental concerns. The role of urban sprawl patterns in the formation of Heat Island has attracted researchers' attention. However, there is still a knowledge gap in understanding how different urban typologies affect the Urban Heat Island (UHI) phenomenon. This study in Sydney explores the interaction between urban configurations and heat island characteristics, highlighting the importance of urban design parameters in mitigating heat islands and improving thermal comfort in urban areas.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Siddharth Sradhasagar, Omkar Subhasish Khuntia, Srikanta Biswal, Sougat Purohit, Amritendu Roy
Summary: In this study, machine learning models were developed to predict the bandgap and its character of double perovskite materials, with LGBMRegressor and XGBClassifier models identified as the best predictors. These models were further employed to predict the bandgap of novel bismuth-based transition metal oxide double perovskites, showing high accuracy, especially in the range of 1.2-1.8 eV.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Wei Shuai, Haoran Xu, Baoyang Luo, Yihui Huang, Dong Chen, Peiwang Zhu, Gang Xiao
Summary: In this study, a hybrid model based on numerical simulation and deep learning is proposed for the optimization and operation of solar receivers. By applying the model to different application scenarios and considering multiple performance objectives, small errors are achieved and optimal structure parameters and heliostat scales are identified. This approach is not only applicable to gas turbines but also heating systems.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mubashar Ali, Zunaira Bibi, M. W. Younis, Muhammad Mubashir, Muqaddas Iqbal, Muhammad Usman Ali, Muhammad Asif Iqbal
Summary: This study investigates the structural, mechanical, and optoelectronic properties of the BaCuF3 fluoroperovskite using the first-principles modelling approach. The stability and characteristics of different cubic structures of BaCuF3 are evaluated, and the alpha-BaCuF3 and beta-BaCuF3 compounds are found to be mechanically stable with favorable optical properties for solar cells and high-frequency UV applications.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Dong Le Khac, Shahariar Chowdhury, Asmaa Soheil Najm, Montri Luengchavanon, Araa mebdir Holi, Mohammad Shah Jamal, Chin Hua Chia, Kuaanan Techato, Vidhya Selvanathan
Summary: A novel recycling system is proposed in this study to decompose and reclaim the constituent materials of organic-inorganic perovskite solar cells (PSCs). By utilizing a one-step solution process extraction approach, the chemical composition of each layer is successfully preserved, enabling their potential reuse. The proposed recycling technique helps mitigate pollution risks, minimize waste generation, and reduce recycling costs.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Peijie Lin, Feng Guo, Xiaoyang Lu, Qianying Zheng, Shuying Cheng, Yaohai Lin, Zhicong Chen, Lijun Wu, Zhuang Qian
Summary: This paper proposes an open-set fault diagnosis model for PV arrays based on 1D VoVNet-SVDD. The model accurately diagnoses various types of faults and is capable of identifying unknown fault types.
