Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(23), P. 5689 - 5689
Published: Nov. 21, 2024
A
differential
scanning
calorimeter
(DSC)
is
widely
used
for
measuring
the
thermal
properties
of
phase-change
materials
(PCMs).
Optimizing
test
conditions
based
on
material
characteristics
essential
accurate
results.
This
study
investigates
effects
experimental
parameters,
including
sample
mass,
heating
rate,
measurement
modes,
and
atmosphere
flow
enthalpy
temperature
The
findings
indicate
that
variations
in
mass
rate
lead
to
significant
changes
temperatures,
while
an
increase
purge
gas
reduces
PCM.
Based
measurements,
this
optimizes
DSC
parameters
provides
a
reference
paraffin-based
materials.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 11, 2025
Agriculture
is
an
essential
component
of
human
sustenance
in
this
world.
These
days,
with
a
growing
population,
we
must
significantly
increase
agricultural
productivity
to
meet
demand.
moved
toward
technologies
as
result
the
demand
for
higher
yields
less
resources.
Increasing
awareness
significance
and
influence
practices
global
climate
change
has
made
use
energy-efficient
innovations
vital
aspect
agriculture
sector.
The
greenhouses
provide
controlled
environments
that
encourage
effective
plant
growth
one
current
associated
approaches.
If
not
properly
maintained,
energy
used
run
greenhouses'
chillers,
heaters,
humidifiers,
carbon
dioxide
(CO₂)
generators,
emissions
becomes
expensive.
goal
research
create
sustainable
greenhouse
model
while
achieving
best
requirements
minimal
energy.
In
order
achieve
lowest
possible
amount
consumption,
optimization
considered
temperature,
humidity,
CO₂
levels,
sunlight
parameters
environment.
Artificial
Bee
Colony
(ABC)
technique
was
utilized
setting
environmental
growth,
suggested
system.
system's
inputs
were
plant-preferred
factors,
comfort
achieved
by
applying
ABC
boost
parameters'
efficiency.
A
fuzzy
controller
regulate
different
devices,
including
entering
introduced
values.
overall
efficacy
controllers
switch
On/Off
actuators
obtained
minimizing
error
between
estimates
factors
optimized
Additionally,
method
contrasted
other
algorithms,
such
Genetic
Algorithm
(GA),
Firefly
(FA),
Ant
Optimization
(ACO).
Based
on
results
comparison
analysis
algorithm
practices,
present
procedures
do
minimize
fluctuations
inaccuracy
target
actual
parameters,
which
necessary
step
towards
increasing
162.19
kWh
temperature
control,
84.65405
Humidity,
131.2013
Sunlight,
603.55208
management,
indicating
maximum
ACO
needed
172.2621
kWh,
88.269
175.7127
713.2125
contrast
FA
169.7983
86.04496
155.8442
743.7986
kWh.
Temperature,
measured
GA
at
164.1609
86.19566
174.6429
734.9514
respectively.
terms
Plant
comfort,
approach
also
outperformed
0.986770848
(0.944043),
(0.949832),
(0.946076).
It
important
note
being
done
potential
operating
costs
maximize
thereby
creating
agriculture.
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(17), P. 7668 - 7668
Published: Aug. 30, 2024
Thermal
insulation
applications
on
the
exterior
facades
of
buildings
have
been
subject
numerous
studies
from
past
to
present.
Some
these
focus
cost
reduction
effect
insulation,
while
others
emphasize
its
ecological
benefits.
In
this
study,
multi-objective
optimization,
objectives
which
are
minimum
and
CO2
emission,
has
carried
out
with
NSGA-II
method.
emission
calculations,
in
addition
fuel-related
emissions,
carbon
footprint
all
materials
comprising
wall
also
included.
The
optimization
study
examined
four
design
variables:
thickness,
material
(light
concrete,
reinforced
brick),
(expanded
polystyrene,
extruded
mineral
wool,
polyurethane
foam),
heating
source
(natural
gas,
electricity,
fuel
oil).
Analyses
for
cities
(Osmaniye,
Bursa,
Isparta,
Erzurum),
located
different
climatic
regions,
considering
solar
radiation
effects.
An
existing
building
taken
as
base
case
scenario,
determined
improvements
total
amount
released
into
environment
when
appropriate
material,
identified
used.
At
cost-oriented
optimum
point
most
suitable
was
found
be
expanded
brick,
natural
gas.
CO2-oriented
optimum,
contrast
approach,
optimal
results
obtained
light
concrete
selected
material.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(22), P. 5535 - 5535
Published: Nov. 6, 2024
The
European
Climate
Law
mandates
a
55%
reduction
in
CO2
emissions
by
2030,
intending
to
achieve
climate
neutrality
2050.
To
meet
these
targets,
there
is
strong
focus
on
reducing
energy
consumption
buildings,
particularly
for
heating
and
cooling,
which
are
the
primary
drivers
of
use
greenhouse
gas
emissions.
As
result,
demand
energy-efficient
sustainable
buildings
increasing,
thermal
insulation
plays
crucial
role
minimizing
both
winter
summer
cooling.
This
review
explores
historical
development
materials,
beginning
with
natural
options
such
as
straw,
wool,
clay,
progressing
materials
like
cork,
asbestos,
mineral
culminating
synthetic
insulators
fiberglass
polystyrene.
also
examines
innovative
polyurethane
foam,
vacuum
panels,
cement
foams
enhanced
phase
change
materials.
Additionally,
it
highlights
renewed
interest
environmentally
friendly
cellulose,
hemp,
sheep
wool.
current
challenges
developing
sustainable,
high-performance
building
solutions
discussed,
including
implementation
6R
principles
insulating
Finally,
not
only
traces
evolution
but
provides
various
classifications
summarizes
emerging
aspects
field.
