The problem considered in the paper concerns the synthesis process of antennas for autonomous semi-passive RFID transponder/sensors dedicated to active glazing units. Glazing units are frequently used in modern multi-storey buildings to create amazin...
The transition to near-zero-energy buildings requires advanced envelopes to mitigate winter thermal losses and the “cold-pane” effect inherent to passive highly glazed façades. This study empirically evaluates an active triple-glaz...
The building envelope provides thermal comfort, an excellent visual view, and sunlight for the occupants. It consists of two parts: (i) an opaque (non-transparent) part (e.g., walls and roofs) and (ii) a transparent part (e.g., windows, curtain walls...
Active shading systems in buildings have emerged as a high performing shading solution that selectively and optimally controls daylight and heat gains. Active shading systems are increasingly used in buildings, due to their ability to mainly improve...
Adaptive façades are gaining greater importance in highly efficient buildings under a warming climate. There is an increasing demand for adaptive façades designed to regulate solar and thermal gains/losses, as well as avoid discomfort a...
This study aims to demonstrate the feasibility of transferring alkali activation technology to the ceramic tile production by developing tiles based on metakaolin and ceramic tile waste by uniaxial pressing. Optimization of the tile formulations was...
The paper focuses on the synthesis of semi-passive RFID transponders-sensors that are intended to integrate with active glazing units with built-in photovoltaic cells. The main purpose of the designed construction of the UHF RFID device is to provide...
The sustained expansion of printing and dyeing operations has led to the discharge of large volumes of organic wastewater containing dyes. The resulting environmental pollution demands urgent solutions, making the development of efficient and eco-fri...
The aim of this research was to study the effect of temperature on the adhesion and disinfection activities of an Ag+-doped BiVO4 (Ag+/BiVO4) coating. Ag+/BiVO4 was prepared by a sol–gel method, and spraying was used as the deposition method of...
Acrylic resin is widely used in the fabrication of complete dentures, interacting significantly with the intraoral environment. However, complete dentures face challenges such as stability issues and biofilm accumulation. Glaze application is a commo...
In order to enhance the degree of binding reaction of TiO2 in titanium-containing ceramic glazes and prevent the reaction of its transformation into rutile to eliminate the yellowing phenomenon of the glaze surface, an apatite–TiO2 composite op...
Mussel (Mytilus edulis) is an economic shellfish with a high nutritional value. Due to the high amount of protein and fat, fresh mussels are susceptible to spoilage during storage. In the present study, how a combination of pullulan, acidic electroly...
Daylighting design is not only dimensioning glazed surfaces to provide sufficient natural light to an occupied space but also a method of analyzing how this can be achieved without unwanted effects, such as gains and losses of heat, glare, and variat...
This study investigates the significant energy optimization gaps in hotel retrofits in a subtropical climate, quantifying the missed energy-saving opportunities through advanced simulation techniques. Utilizing Design Builder software, the energy con...
Ceramic artifacts excavated from the Nanhai No. 1 shipwreck exhibit dense iron sediments that are mechanically interlocked with the glaze, posing significant challenges for traditional corrosive chemical cleaning. Here, we engineered a near-neutral p...
In this study, oak barrels, glazed pottery altars, unglazed pottery altars, and stainless-steel tanks were selected as aging containers for red wine, and phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity were analyzed and compared. The color of red wine in...
This paper holds a critical review of current research activities dealing with smart architectural glazing worldwide. Hereafter, the main trends are analyzed and critically reported, with open issues, challenges, and opportunities, providing an accur...
This work deals with daylighting for indoor quality atmospheres, considering building skins and side-views. We also tested the vision perception provided by highly glazed façades. Several Spanish restaurants were analyzed, and two were assessed and m...
Fábrica de Loiça de Sacavém (ca. 1858–1994) was among the first to produce white earthenware in Portugal, becoming one of the country’s leading ceramic manufacturers during the late 19th to early 20th centuries. Resea...
The increasing regulatory requirements for energy efficiency in Europe imply a significant increase in insulation and solar control of buildings, especially in hot and semi-arid climates with high annual insolation such as the Spanish Mediterranean s...
Glazes of (70 − x) ZnO-30 B2O3-x Bi2O3 with different Bi2O3 contents were prepared by the conventional melt quench technique. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) curves were obtained to determine the glass transition temperature (Tg) and cr...
The aim of this research is to study the possibility and sustainability of retrofit and refurbishment design solutions on historical buildings converted to different uses and often clashing with their original purpose and architectural features. The...
Transparent glazing systems are increasingly required to provide simultaneous control over light transmission, solar heat gain, thermal losses, surface contamination, and environmental durability, creating new challenges for the development of multif...
This article evaluates the effectiveness of various energy retrofit solutions—both passive and active—for reducing energy demand and improving indoor thermal conditions in apartments of typical multifamily buildings in Central Europe, con...
The building sector greatly contributes to energy consumption and Greenhouse Gas emissions, relating to the whole building life cycle. Boasting a huge building heritage of historical and architectural value, Europe faces challenging retrofit perspect...
Decarbonising the existing residential sector is a central priority of European energy policy, yet masonry buildings from the early 2000s remain significantly underrepresented in net-zero energy building (NZEB) research. This study addresses this cri...
In this study, the Mg2+-doped anatase TiO2 phase was synthesized via the solvothermal method by changing the ratio of deionized water and absolute ethanol Vwater/Vethanol). This enhances the bleaching efficiency under visible light. The crystal struc...
The efficacy of indoor residual spray (IRS) products is affected by various factors, such as the substrate on which they are sprayed and the surface concentration and bioavailability of the insecticide. This study investigated the potential of bespok...
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The Dutch cities Utrecht and Wijk bij Duurstede were founded by the Romans around 50 B.C. and the village Fijnaart and Graft-De Rijp around 1600 A.D. The soils of these villages are polluted with Pb (up to ~5000 mg/kg). Lead isotope ratios were used...
This study presents a simulation-based analysis of a steel modular building that integrates technologies that support the energy transition in the built environment. The focus is placed on the implementation of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV...
The aim of this work is to glazing a modified bio-polymer shell as substitute of peel to keep the postharvest quality of fresh-cut fruits. In this study, chitosan as backbone of the shell was modified by addition of the functional extracts obtained f...
Due to its excellent properties, monolithic silica aerogel is a promising material for innovative glazing systems. Since glazing systems are exposed to deteriorating agents during building service life, it is essential to investigate the long-term pe...
Escalating climate change and the increasing frequency of weather extremes pose a threat to the resilience of urban environments and human health, highlighting the urgent need for implementing energy-efficient interventions and reducing building cool...
The global construction industry significantly contributes to energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, necessitating immediate action for sustainable development. Recognizing the impact of buildings on emissions, the United Nations has set am...
Mosque buildings have symbolic significance, which makes them ideal candidates for implementing energy-efficient building design strategies. Mosques located in hot climates face several challenges in achieving thermal comfort while meeting energy eff...
The application of surface treatments that incorporate silver or copper as antibacterial elements has become a common practice for a wide variety of medical devices and materials because of their effective activity against nosocomial infections. Cera...
This paper aims to highlight the potential of solar water heater installations in Morocco. The project involves the comparison of active and passive solutions for energy efficiency in buildings. To this end, a numerical simulation model of solar wate...
The intensification of thermal extremes increases the need for strategies that protect indoor comfort and reduce the energy demand of active systems. This study employs EnergyPlus dynamic simulations to evaluate how passive thermal design solutions f...
Freezing precipitation and the resultant ice glaze can have catastrophic impacts on urban infrastructure, the environment, forests, and various industries, including transportation, energy, and agriculture. In this study, we develop and evaluate regi...
Clinobisvanite (monoclinic scheelite BiVO4, S.G.I2/b) has garnered interest as a wide-band semiconductor with photocatalyst activity, as a high NIR reflectance material for camouflage and cool pigments and as a photoanode for PEC application from sea...
Collecting institutions have a mandate to preserve and enable access to collections. Exhibition, which often involves object transit between cultural institutions, is an essential activity for many museums to achieve their missions. These activities...
This paper compares the potential for building energy saving of various passive and active strategies and on-site power generation through a grid-connected solar photovoltaic system (SPVS). The case study is a student welfare unit from a university c...
The number of commercial products claiming self-cleaning properties is rising and testing of long-term activity and durability of such coatings needs to be addressed more. The time-dependent changes of different characteristics like haze, transparenc...
Background: To overcome the esthetic limitations of dental monolithic zirconia restorations, multichromatic systems were developed to combine improved structural integrity with a natural shade gradient that mimics the optical properties of natural te...
The need for efficient buildings to contribute to sustainable development has led to the proposal of goals and regulations in different countries linked to net zero energy objectives, following approaches specific to their regions. Such regulations a...
Railway stations are normally designed with glazing façades and skylights to achieve aesthetic requirements and facilitate visual permeability, but this design can lead to significant energy consumption. The implementation of dynamic external...
Cold-climate urban neighborhoods face mounting energy and thermal risks from extreme weather and power outages, creating trade-offs between different resilience capacities and objectives. This study develops a scalable, data-driven decision-making to...
Potentially toxic elements (PTEs) have steadily become a serious environmental problem, especially regarding brownfields chosen for reuse, e.g., as a residential area. “Norra Hamnstaden” in Lidköping (Sweden) has a long history of in...
Additive manufacturing (AM) of ceramics presents a promising approach for the production of complex sanitaryware prototypes, offering advantages in terms of cost and time to market. This study explores binder jetting (BJ) as an optimal AM technique d...
The synergistic active-passive utilization of solar energy in buildings plays an important role in achieving nearly zero-energy buildings. Building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) is a crucial initiative to reduce heating energy consumption, especiall...
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