Buildings,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(10), С. 3054 - 3054
Опубликована: Сен. 25, 2024
The
measurement
of
globe
temperature
(GT)
is
essential
for
investigating
pedestrian
thermal
comfort
in
street
canyons.
thermometer
the
most
common
instrument
used
to
measure
GT;
however,
its
application
scale
models
has
not
been
thoroughly
investigated
date.
Therefore,
this
study
explicitly
investigates
measurements
and
analyzes
need
customization
more
reliable
measurements.
Scaling
down
with
respect
size
effect
solar
orientation/envelope
materials
are
study.
initial
experiments
were
carried
out
an
outdoor
setting
using
a
typical
canyon
model
(scale
1:100)
east-west
orientation.
results
experiment
presented
compare
low
reflectance
(albedo
0.4)
high
0.6)
terms
surface
temperatures,
heat
flux,
temperature.
It
observed
that
although
wall
road
temperatures
lower
compared
those
canyon,
GT
(measured
at
height)
higher
during
daytime,
which
could
be
due
combined
direct
radiation
short-wave
reflection.
However,
hours
after
sunset,
reverse
observed,
i.e.,
becomes
(up
0.8
°C)
case
canyon.
Furthermore,
emphasizes
impact
surfaces
on
values,
view
factors
surfaces.
Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
17(2), С. 409 - 409
Опубликована: Янв. 13, 2024
The
movement
of
the
construction
industry
towards
sustainable
development
has
drawn
attention
to
revision
concrete.
In
addition
reducing
pollution,
use
nano-materials
should
lead
provision
higher
quality
concrete
in
terms
regulatory
items
(workability,
resistance
characteristics,
durability
microstructure).
present
study
investigates
15
key
characteristics
modified
with
nano-CaCO3,
nano-clay,
nano-TiO2,
and
nano-SiO2.
results
showed
that
nanomaterials
significantly
have
a
positive
effect
on
hydration
mechanism
production
more
C-S-H
gel.
evaluation
also
indicates
promising
these
valuable
materials.
nano-containing
significant
improvement
despite
high
dispersion.
Concrete
coastal
areas
(such
as
bridges
or
platforms),
exposed
radiation
hospitals),
impact
load
nuclear
power
plants),
containing
recycled
aggregate
bricks,
tiles,
ceramics)
can
be
effectively
improved
by
using
nanomaterials.
It
is
hoped
current
review
paper
provide
an
effective
image
idea
for
future
applied
studies
other
researchers.
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(1)
Опубликована: Авг. 10, 2024
This
study
systematically
evaluates
biomimicry
research
within
the
context
of
sustainable
development
goals
(SDGs)
to
discern
interdisciplinary
interplay
between
and
SDGs.
The
alignment
with
key
SDGs
showcases
its
nature
potential
offer
solutions
across
health,
sustainability,
energy
sectors.
identified
two
primary
thematic
clusters.
first
cluster
focused
on
partnership,
life
land
(SDGs
3,
17,
15),
highlighting
biomimicry's
role
in
healthcare
innovations,
collaboration,
management.
demonstrates
contribute
medical
technologies,
emphasizing
need
for
cross-sectoral
partnerships
ecosystem
preservation.
second
revolves
around
clean
water,
energy,
infrastructure,
marine
6,
7,
9,
14),
showcasing
nature-inspired
challenges,
including
generation
water
purification.
prominence
SDG
7
this
indicates
that
significantly
contributes
practices.
analysis
clusters
further
revealed
broad
applicability
enhancing
access
promoting
conservation.
Emerging
topics,
such
as
metaheuristics,
nanogenerators,
exosomes,
bioprinting,
indicate
a
dynamic
field
poised
significant
advancements.
By
mapping
connections
SDGs,
provides
comprehensive
overview
field's
trajectory,
importance
advancing
global
sustainability
efforts.
Applied Physics Reviews,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
11(2)
Опубликована: Июнь 1, 2024
Electron
transfer
(ET)
is
a
fundamental
process
that
underlies
various
phenomena
in
physics,
chemistry,
and
biology.
Understanding
ET
mechanisms
crucial
for
developing
sustainable
energy
solutions
synthesizing
value-added
compounds
efficiently.
In
this
context,
the
present
review
provides
aspects
of
involving
bioinspired,
biomimetics,
biological
entities
its
significance
green
electrosynthesis
fields.
Among
theoretical
experimental
cornerstones,
Marcus
Theory,
electronic
conductance,
computational
modeling,
biomolecular
thermodynamics,
electrochemical
kinetic
theories,
protein
film
voltammetry,
emergence
situ
operando
techniques
are
explored.
Theoretical
modeling
vital
understanding
predicting
processes.
Additionally,
investigating
interfaces
discussed.
Protein
voltammetry
valuable
consolidated
technique
studying
processes
at
protein-electrode
interface,
whereas
interrogating
real
time
provide
insights
into
dynamics
ET.
The
concept
quantum
conductance
structures
addressed,
evidencing
trend
power
single-entity
analysis.
Aspects
extracellular
interfacial
presented
discussed
conversion
systems.
A
deep
these
can
improve
design
efficient
bioinspired
catalysts.
Therefore,
multidisciplinary
work
aims
to
fill
gaps
between
different
scientific
fields
related
bioentities
develop
innovative
compound
synthesis
solutions.
Results in Engineering,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
23, С. 102493 - 102493
Опубликована: Июль 5, 2024
Excessive
heat
accumulation
is
one
of
the
main
challenges
in
office
buildings
with
curtain
wall
systems.
This
challenge
requires
a
staggering
amount
cooling
energy,
especially
desert
and
temperate
climate
zones.
Hence,
an
effective
practical
shading
device
necessary
to
address
this
issue
using
bio-inspired
strategy
reduce
energy
consumption
enhance
sustainability.
study
uses
Bio-Curvilinear
Shading
Device
(Bio-CSD)
improve
efficiency,
cost-effectiveness
CO2
reduction
zones
Iraq.
To
alleviate
overheating
issues,
we
designed
Bio-CSD
modified
(mBio-CSD)
from
cactus,
namely
Ogonchu
plant
(Pilosocereus
chrysostele).
Fifty-one
scenarios
were
investigated
examine
prevalence
three
distinct
building
typologies:
linear
[T1],
concentric
[T2],
courtyard
[T3].
The
mBio-CSD
simulated
novel
simulation
framework
for
curvilinear
devices
IDA
Indoor
Climate
Energy
(ICE)
software
v4.8.
Our
findings
revealed
that
outperforms
Rectilinear
(RSD)
under
identical
conditions
same
surface
area.
allows
maximum
savings
31
%,
24
22
%
23
19
16
typologies
(T1,
T2
T3)
zones,
respectively.
can
be
cost-effective
eco-friendly
solution
mitigate
issues
while
ensuring
more
natural
light
penetration
during
winter,
reduced
material
use
lower
costs.
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(7), С. 3025 - 3025
Опубликована: Март 28, 2025
Current
building
energy
modeling
(BEM)
tools
lack
the
capability
to
inherently
simulate
impacts
of
urban
microclimates
on
performance.
While
efforts
have
been
made
integrate
BEM
with
Urban
Microclimate
Modeling
(UMM)
tools,
their
ability
capture
spatial
and
seasonal
microclimate
variations
remains
limited.
This
review
critically
evaluates
existing
microclimate-integrated
approaches
effectiveness
in
complex
interactions
between
form,
microclimate,
Through
an
analysis
94
research
articles,
first
examines
influence
form
microclimates,
followed
by
assessment
how
microclimatic
conditions
impact
use.
Additionally,
it
conventional
frameworks
employed
limitations
representing
dynamic
variations.
The
findings
emphasize
non-linear
heat
exchange
relationships
typically
modeled
using
computationally
intensive
Computational
Fluid
Dynamics
(CFD)-based
UMM
tools.
introduces
a
classification
types:
atmospheric
exchange,
involving
air
temperature,
wind,
humidity,
non-atmospheric
driven
radiative
surrounding
surfaces.
study
further
highlights
that
modifying
standard
weather
files
transfer
coefficients
alone
is
insufficient
for
accurately
near-surface
By
identifying
critical
insights
gaps,
this
establishes
foundation
advancing
next-generation
approaches,
emphasizing
need
efficient
dynamically
responsive
techniques.
