Clouds remain an important source of uncertainty in climate simulations, in large part because subgrid processes are not well represented. Critical relative humidity (RHc) is an important metric for subgrid-scale variability in humidity in cloud para...
In this study, the Fe/Cu-based two-electrode corrosion monitoring technique was employed to monitor the long-term atmospheric corrosion of carbon steel at five different outdoor sites within the China National Environmental Corrosion Platform. Based...
Detecting the early signs of heat stress is highly important in dairy farming. The surface temperature (ST) of cattle can reflect their thermal status and using such a measuring method can be efficient and non-invasive. However, few studies have repo...
Steel construction activities are often undertaken in an environment with limited climate control. Both hot and cold temperatures can physically and psychologically affect construction workers, thus decreasing their productivity. Temperature and humi...
The friction and wear behavior of materials are not intrinsic properties, but extrinsic properties; in other words, they can drastically vary depending on test and environmental conditions. In ambient air, humidity is one such extrinsic parameter. Th...
In this paper, the interrelation between temperature distribution and dry band on wet contaminated insulators is studied by theoretical analysis, numerical simulation, and a high-voltage artificial contamination experiment. The influences of the comp...
Condensation on mineral surfaces plays an important role in both natural and industrial environments, especially in the context of protecting sensitive geological formations. This paper presents the results of a new measurement method based on image...
In the post-pandemic era, human demand for a healthy lifestyle and a smart society has surged, leading to vibrant growth in the field of flexible electronic sensor technology for health monitoring. Flexible polymer humidity sensors are not only capab...
Grassland resilience is influenced by climate change and human activities. However, little is known about how grassland resilience has changed, driven by climate change and human activities, on the Mongolian Plateau. We calculated grassland resilienc...
There has been considerable research worldwide on desiccant-based air-conditioning during the past 30 years. The rationale for the push for this new research focus has been twofold: (a) the need to provide an alternative to conventional refrigerative...
PMMA based optical fiber Bragg grating (POFBG) sensors are investigated in an environmental chamber with controlled temperature and relative humidity at temperature extended to 70 °C. At below a critical temperature of 50 °C the POFBG sensor exhibits...
Fog in mine air intake roadways is a non-negligible disaster that seriously reduces the visibility of the roadway, affects vehicle transportation and the safe passage of personnel, and jeopardizes the safe production of the mine. This paper applies b...
This study investigates the hygrothermal performance of window frames to assess their capacity to prevent surface condensation—a critical factor for indoor air quality and building durability, particularly in humid climates. Driven by the pract...
The impact of climate change on river systems is a multifaceted threat to the environment, affecting various aspects of ecosystems. The Upper Benue River Basin (UBRB) in Nigeria is an area of concern, as river flow and water levels are crucial for ir...
Understanding the drying mechanism is critical for formulating targeted mitigation strategies to combat drought impacts. This study aimed to reveal divergent drying mechanisms in humid and non-humid regions across China from the multidimensional pers...
Chloride transport within concrete is critical for the durability of reinforced concrete structures; however, its diffusion under the coupling action of temperature and humidity has not been fully comprehended. Therefore, in this work, the coupling e...
The chloride diffusion process can be greatly affected by the temperature and relative humidity. Annual average temperature and relative humidity are often adopted in analytical models to calculate chloride profiles. These models, however, cannot con...
The changing climate poses a significant challenge to the dairy industry, particularly in Punjab’s Faisalabad region, a central milk production hub. Rising temperatures and humidity exacerbate heat stress, endangering rural livelihoods. This st...
Efficient resource utilization of shield muck is critical for urban metro construction. This study investigates temperature–humidity coupling effects on the mechanical properties of carbonated alkali-activated slag-solidified shield muck throug...
The Senise red pepper, known as peperone crusco, is a protected geographical indication (PGI) product from Basilicata, Italy, traditionally consumed dried. Producers use semi-open greenhouses to meet PGI standards, but significant losses are caused b...
Relative humidity during storage is known to affect powder flowability, although its effect on powder flowability remains unclear. Various techniques have been used to evaluate powder flowability, including measurement of the rotational torque of the...
Fuel cells, as one of the most promising alternatives to lithium-ion batteries for portable power systems, still face significant challenges. A critical issue is their substantial performance degradation under low-humidity conditions. To address this...
The accumulation of ice on equipment exposed to low temperatures raises major efficiency and safety concerns. To overcome this challenge, various strategies have been developed to create icephobic surfaces. Their characterization typically relies on...
Optimum indoor humidity is often associated with comfort and overall well-being. Occupant comfort is often evaluated with a focus on “thermal comfort” using the PMV (predicted mean vote), PDD (predicted percentage of dissatisfied), and ad...
Humidity sensors are important in industrial fields and human activities. Metal−organic frameworks (MOFs) and their derivatives are a class of promising humidity−sensing materials with the characteristics of a large specific surface area,...
The electrical arcs generated by high-speed dynamic separation between pantograph and catenary systems pose a significant threat to the operational safety of high-speed railways. Environmental factors, particularly relative humidity and airflow, crit...
Drying experiments with varying air temperature and humidity were conducted to investigate the influence of the drying process on the crystallization of thin sucrose films. For the first time, the effects of the nucleation onset, nucleation rate, and...
Environmental factors degrade civil infrastructure that is critical to humankind’s way of life. Sustainable asset management and capital allocation of infrastructure require an understanding of which factors most impact degradation. Heating, ve...
Identifying protected areas most susceptible to climate change and deforestation represents critical information for determining conservation investments. Development of effective landscape interventions is required to ensure the preservation and pro...
Studies into environmental conditions and their effects on the properties of renewable materials are gaining significant attention in the research field, particularly for natural fibres and their resultant composites. However, natural fibres are pron...
The study on durability of carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) in complex environments is critical because of its wide applications. Herein, mechanical behavior of carbon fiber reinforced epoxy composites in the fatigue process were investigated...
The main objective of this work was to investigate the influence of environmental factors, including air temperature (AT), relative humidity (RH) and temperature–humidity index (THI), on the difference between rectal temperature (RT) and eye temperat...
This paper presents the mathematical modeling of the thermal state of a 1000 W wind turbine generator (WTG) integrated into a vertical-axis wind turbine (VAWT) system, taking into account external environmental factors, mechanical losses, and the ope...
Background and Objectives: This paper presents a unique study that links the physical conditions in the nasal passage with conditions that favour the development of bacterial strains and the colonization of the mucous membranes of the nose and parana...
The pressure to provide social housing in a fast and economic way, as well as outdated regulations, constrain the design of these buildings, having serious implications for the comfort of occupants and the environment. This becomes more critical in h...
Nitrogen pollution from agriculture is a major challenge facing our society today. Biological nitrogen fixation is key to combat the damage that is caused by synthetic nitrogen. Azolla spp. are ideal candidates for fast nitrogen fixation. This study...
In this study, we present an electronic nose (e-nose) humidity compensation system based on rapid detection to solve the issue of humidity drift’s potential negative impact on the performance of electronic noses. First, we chose the first ten s...
Humidity is a well-known interference factor in metal oxide (MOX) gas sensors, significantly impacting their performance in various applications such as environmental monitoring and medical diagnostics. This study investigates the effects of adsorbed...
A hybrid solid desiccant cooling system (SDCS), which combines a solid desiccant system and a vapor compression system, is considered to be an excellent alternative for commercial and residential air conditioning systems. In this study, a solar-assis...
The emergence of facial masks as a critical health intervention to prevent the spread of airborne disease and protect from occupational nanomaterial exposure highlights the need for fundamental insights into the interaction of nanoparticles (<200...
To determine the relationships between limiting factors and neuromuscular activity during a self-paced 20-km cycling time trial and evaluate the effect of environmental conditions on fatigue indices. Methods: Ten endurance-trained and heat-acclimated...
To achieve structurally stable and high proton conductive materials, preferably under ambient humidity and pressure, the well-controlled thickness and conductivity of the MOF thin films represent an effective approach. Electrodes are the most importa...
Pavement humidity warping is a critical factor limiting the application of PPRBAC on low-volume roads. A nonlinear wet-warping stress formula for PPRBAC slabs has been derived based on previous experimental results, and the finite element method was...
Protein-based and other hydrophilic thin films are promising materials for the manufacture of edible food packaging and other food and non-food applications. Calcium caseinate (CaCas) films are highly hygroscopic and physical characterization under b...
Accurate relative humidity (RH) measurement is critical in many applications, from process control and material preservation to ensuring human comfort and well-being. This study presents high-performance humidity sensors based on titanium oxide nanop...
Grade 304L stainless steel canisters are susceptible to crevice corrosion in marine environments. In the present study, white emery was utilized to create a simulation of dust accumulation. The corrosion testing was conducted at two distinct temperat...
In the subtropical regions of southern China, springtime is often characterized by persistently high humidity, leading to frequent condensation on building envelopes and interior surfaces. Top-floor rooms are particularly vulnerable due to their dire...
This study focuses on understanding the behavior and activity patterns of the critically endangered Protobothrops mangshanensis in China in order to better provide scientific data for upcoming artificial breeding and propagation efforts. We conducted...
This study evaluates indoor thermal comfort and the energy performance of HVAC control strategies in the Congo Zone of a zoological facility located in Poland. The main objective in this zone is to maintain adequate relative humidity, which is more c...
Air-conditioning systems in hot and humid regions account for over 50% of total energy usage. Integrating an indirect evaporative cooling (IEC) and a liquid desiccant dehumidifier (LDD) as the liquid desiccant cooling system (LDCS) presents an energy...
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