A Modular Agrivoltaics Building Envelope Integrating Thin-Film Photovoltaics and Hydroponic Urban Farming Systems: A Circular Design Approach with the Multi-Objective Optimization of Energy, Light, Water and Structure
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(2), С. 666 - 666
Опубликована: Янв. 16, 2025
As
cities
confront
multiple
challenges
such
as
climate
change,
urbanization,
and
food
security,
growing
attention
has
been
given
to
sustainable
vertical
farming
renewable
energy
solutions.
Building
facades,
typically
underutilized
in
high-density
urban
environments,
present
an
opportunity
for
multifunctional
buildings
composed
of
both
photovoltaic
(PV)
systems
modules.
However,
on
surfaces,
these
two
often
compete
space.
This
research
focuses
the
development
a
agrivoltaics
building
envelope
(ABE)
system,
combining
building-integrated
PV
(BIPV)
technology
with
hydroponic
farming.
ABE
system
adopts
modular
design
approach,
where
each
unit
can
be
prefabricated
independently
assembled
through
interlocking
connection
bolted
fastening
ensure
ease
construction
scalability.
The
process
includes
2D
cross-sectional
technical
design,
assembly
sequences,
analysis
key
parameters
3D
modeling.
combined
Research
Design
(RtD)
(RfD)
approach
bridge
prototyping,
testing,
performance
optimization.
highlights
potential
integrating
agricultural
production
systems.
By
addressing
space
optimization
multifunctionality,
provides
practical
framework
future
applications
sustainability.
Язык: Английский
Effects of high entropy combined with Cu/Ag doping on the thermoelectric properties of Bi2Sr2Co2Oy ceramics
Ceramics International,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
3D Printed Sodiophilic Reduced Graphene Oxide/Diamane Microlattice Aerogel for Enhanced Sodium Metal Battery Anodes
Advanced Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 31, 2025
Abstract
Sodium
metal
anode
holds
great
potential
for
high
energy
density
sodium
batteries.
However,
its
practical
utilization
is
impeded
by
significant
volume
change
and
uncontrolled
dendrite
growth.
To
tackle
these
issues,
a
three‐dimensional
(3D)
hierarchical
porous
sodiophilic
reduced
graphene
oxide/diamane
(rGO/diamane)
microlattice
aerogel
constructed
direct
ink
writing
(DIW)
3D
printing
(3DP)
method.
The
molten
Na
diffused
into
the
rGO/diamane
host
to
form
Na@rGO/diamane
anode,
which
can
deliver
an
ultra‐high
capacity
of
78.60
mAh
cm
−2
(1090.94
g
−1
).
Benefiting
from
uniform
ion
distribution
homogeneously
distributed
diamane
enabled
dendrite‐free
deposition
morphology,
anodes
exhibit
long
cycle‐life
over
7200
h
at
1
mA
with
.
Furthermore,
also
enhances
long‐term
stability
elevated
operation
temperature
60
°C,
sustaining
prolonged
lifespan
400
Notably,
when
integrated
3
V
2
(PO
4
)
@carbon
(NVP@C)
cathode
full
cell
delivers
sustained
longevity,
maintaining
2000
cycles
retention
rate
95.72%.
This
work
sheds
new
insights
application
development
stable
high‐performance
Язык: Английский
Synergistic integration of MnCo2O4/MoS2 with rGO as positive electrode for enhanced electrochemical performance in asymmetric supercapacitors
Ionics,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 2, 2025
Язык: Английский
In Situ TEM Studies of Tunnel‐Structured Materials for Alkali Metal‐Ion Batteries
Advanced Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 15, 2025
Abstract
Tunnel‐structured
materials
have
garnered
significant
attention
as
promising
candidates
for
high‐performance
rechargeable
batteries,
owing
to
their
unique
structural
characteristics
that
facilitate
efficient
ionic
transport.
However,
understanding
the
dynamic
processes
of
transport
within
these
tunnels
is
crucial
further
development
and
performance
optimization.
Analytical
in
situ
transmission
electron
microscopy
(TEM)
has
demonstrated
its
effectiveness
a
powerful
tool
visualizing
complex
real
time.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
state‐of‐the‐art
tracking
tunnel‐structured
alkali
metal‐ion
batteries
(AMIBs)
by
TEM
observation
at
atomic
scale,
elucidating
fundamental
issues
pertaining
phase
transformations,
evolution,
interfacial
reactions
degradation
mechanisms.
This
review
covers
wide
range
electrode
electrolyte
used
AMIBs,
highlighting
versatility
general
applicability
mechanisms
underlying
AMIBs.
Furthermore,
work
critically
discusses
current
challenges
future
research
directions,
offering
perspectives
on
next‐generation
battery
through
advanced
characterization
techniques.
Язык: Английский
Sodiophilic Zn‐Diamane Ion Rectification Layer Modulated Polypropylene Separators Enable Dendrite‐Free Sodium Metal Batteries
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 26, 2024
Abstract
Sodium
(Na)
metal
is
regarded
as
an
ideal
anode
for
sodium
batteries
(SMBs)
due
to
its
high
theoretical
specific
capacity
and
low
electrochemical
potential.
However,
utilization
still
restricted
by
the
notorious
dendrites
unstable
solid
electrolyte
interface
(SEI).
Herein,
a
zinc
nanoparticle
decorated
2D
diamond
(diamane)
modulated
commercial
polypropylene
(Zn‐diamane/PP)
separator
dedicated
mitigating
these
issues
longevity
of
anodes.
Interestingly,
sodiophilic
Zn‐diamane/PP
significantly
accelerates
ion
mobilization
promotes
uniform
flux,
thus
effectively
preventing
dendrite
growth
enhancing
stability
SEI
layer.
A
Na||Na
symmetric
cell
with
demonstrates
prolonged
lifespan
exceeding
5000
h
at
1
mA
cm
−2
mAh
.
Notably,
it
sustains
>1000
ultra‐high
current
density
25
The
dendrite‐free
deposition
morphology
formation
inorganic‐rich
inner
layer
have
been
investigated
through
comprehensive
characterizations
calculations
analysis.
Furthermore,
full
comprising
Na
3
V
2
(PO
4
)
@C
cathode,
separator,
demonstrate
reversible
90
g
−1
over
500
cycles.
These
results
potential
long‐cycle
SMBs.
Язык: Английский