Wildland fires are frequent events worldwide, particularly in the European-Mediterranean region, USA, and Australia. These fires have been more frequent and intense in recent years due to climate changes and may cause significant damage, especially w...
The ever-growing penetration of local generation in distribution networks and the large diffusion of energy storage systems (ESSs) foreseen in the near future are bound to affect the effectiveness of interface protection systems (IPSs), with negative...
The adoption of the distributed generation paradigm is introducing several changes in the design and operation of modern distribution networks. Modern grid codes are becoming more and more complex, and the adoption of smart protection systems is beco...
The deployment of distributed generators (DGs) gives rise to several challenges for a microgrid or conventional distribution feeder, regarding control and protection issues. The major ones are: bi-directional flow of power, changes in fault current m...
The transient fault characteristics of an inverter-interfaced renewable energy (IIRE) overhead outgoing line may cause misoperations of existing protection schemes. This paper uses directional comparison of the post-fault transient energy to construc...
Broken access control vulnerabilities pose significant security risks to the protected web interfaces of IoT devices, enabling adversaries to gain unauthorized access to sensitive configurations and even use them as stepping stones for attacking the...
The high-level proliferation of inverter-interfaced distributed generators (IIDGs) in modern distribution networks (DNs) has changed system topologies and fault current signatures, which compromises the protective relays in DNs. Investigating IIDG fa...
This study employs potential-monitoring techniques, cyclic voltammetry tests, alternating current (AC) voltammetry methods, and surface characterization to investigate the AC corrosion of cathodically protected X80 pipeline steel. In a non-passive ne...
This is a narrative review of the literature assessing the potential effectiveness of doping dentin polymeric adhesives with zinc compounds in order to improve bonding efficacy, remineralization and protection against degradation. A literature search...
For aerogels in metal thermal protection system (MTPS), radiative heat transfer will participate in the thermal transport process. Therefore, the influence of the emissivity of the coupling interface between metal and aerogels on thermal insulation p...
This paper presents a new method for detecting phase loss in Ynd transformers by integrating a Backup Interface Unit (BUI). Traditional detection techniques often struggle to reliably distinguish between genuine phase loss events and current imbalanc...
Cyber–physical systems (CPS) integrate diverse elements developed by various vendors, often dispersed geographically, posing significant development challenges. This paper presents an improved version of our previously developed co-simulation i...
The airflow velocity at the solid–air interface is directly proportional to the generated drag and heat. Therefore, reducing drag and heat at such interfaces under extreme operating conditions (e.g., supersonic flight) is particularly important...
The destruction caused by forest fires generates social impacts, environmental impacts, and extremely important economic impacts caused by the destruction of a wide range of infrastructures and essential goods. Therefore, as it is impossible to remov...
At present, zero-sequence current protection is generally used as the main protection for single-phase ground faults in resistance-grounded inverter power stations. However, limited by the principle, it is difficult for current protection to take int...
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites are extensively used in aerospace, civil engineering, and defense applications because of their low density, high specific strength, corrosion resistance, and structural design flexibility. However, prolonged...
While great effort has been focused on bulk material design for high-performance All Solid-State Batteries (ASSBs), solid-solid interfaces, which typically extend over a nanometer regime, have been identified to severely impact cell performance. Majo...
The recent growing diffusion of dispersed generation in low voltage (LV) distribution networks is entailing new rules to make local generators participate in network stability. Consequently, national and international grid codes, which define the con...
The paper presents a new method of design and construction aimed at developing a system that helps to prevent accidents involving demolition robot operators. The method is based on a study of user needs and was developed in accordance with Design Thi...
The exposure of lung epithelium to environmental hazards is linked to several chronic respiratory diseases. We assessed the ability of an inhaled dry powder (DPI) medical device product (PolmonYDEFENCE/DYFESATM, SOFAR SpA, Trezzano Rosa, Italy), usin...
Cross-border Fifth Generation Mobile Communication (5G) roaming requires secure N32 connections between network operators via Security Edge Protection Proxy (SEPP) interfaces, but current Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.3 implementations face a crit...
Driven by the goal of sustainable energy transitions, the integration of Inverter-Interfaced Distributed Generation (IIDG) has led to a continuous decline in the accuracy of single-phase grounding fault line selection in neutral non-effectively groun...
This paper is aimed at investigating the usage of flexible joints in masonry infilled walls surrounded by reinforced concrete (RC) frames. For this purpose, a real-size specimen was numerically created and exposed to the seismic loads. In order to ev...
Protecting inverter-interfaced microgrids is challenging as conventional time-overcurrent protection becomes unusable due to the lack of fault current. There is a great need for novel protective relaying methods that enable the application of protect...
Against a backdrop of rapid environmental degradation and increasing pressures on natural resources, a broad list of innovations has emerged to support the vision of the post-2020 Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and strengthen regional...
Both DHA and astaxanthin, with multiple conjugated double bonds, are considered as health-promoting molecules. However, their utilizations into food systems are restricted due to their poor water solubility and high oxidizability, plus their certain...
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Wood materials used as furniture or construction at WUI constitute a hazard in case of wildfire exposure [...]
The present article describes the measurements of flow rates of the inward air leakage through the skin–facepiece interface of a protective half-mask with replaceable filters. The measurements were carried out while applying an indirect method in whi...
Self-healing polymer-based coatings have emerged as a new generation of adaptive protective materials capable of restoring their structure and function after damage. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of current strategies enabling autonom...
Vaccine formulations are a successful strategy against pathogen transmission because vaccine candidates induce effective and long-lasting memory immune responses (B and CD4+ T cells) at systemic and mucosal sites. Extracellular vesicles of lipoprotei...
The island of Gran Canaria (Spain) has undergone a significant transformation in wildfire dynamics over the past two decades, characterized by a decline in wildfire frequency but a marked increase in the severity and spatial impact of extreme events,...
In the interest of solving the resource and environmental problems of the construction industry, low-carbon geopolymer coating ensures great durability and extends the service life of existing infrastructure. This paper presents a multidisciplinary a...
Rubbers are extensively applied in chemical protective clothing (CPC) due to their eye-catching anti-penetration of chemicals. However, their impermeability, particularly that of natural rubber (NR), is unsatisfactory. In this work, we demonstrate th...
Zinc–manganese dioxide (Zn–MnO2) batteries, pivotal in primary energy storage, face challenges in rechargeability due to cathode dissolution and anode corrosion. This review summarizes cathode-free designs using pH-optimized electrolytes...
The widespread integration of inverter-based distributed generators (IIDGs) severely limits the adaptability of conventional three-step overcurrent protection in distribution networks (DNs). To address weak rural infrastructure and incomplete post-fa...
Manganese-based cathodes offer high capacity, low cost, and safety for aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs), yet suffer from Mn dissolution, Jahn–Teller distortion, and sluggish Zn2+ kinetics. Herein, a Zn/Co co-doped MnO nanoporous carbon compos...
Carbon fibers are outstanding reinforcements for ceramic components due to their excellent creep and long-term thermochemical and thermomechanical stability. Nevertheless, these properties are dramatically downgraded if the unprotected fibers are exp...
A closed-loop protection method for a radio frequency (RF) power amplifier (PA) module applicable to mobile handsets has been introduced. The load impedance of the PA was adaptively sensed by an embedded impedance detector which was digitally control...
A ruggedness improved multi-band radio frequency (RF) power amplifier (PA) module applicable to mobile handsets, which are required to survive against a serious load impedance change under extreme power and bias conditions, is presented. In this meth...
The effects of the package materials on the hot workability and stress-strain characteristics of high-Nb TiAl alloy with a nominal composition of Ti-46Al-8Nb (in at.%) were systematically studied via “sandwich structure” hot compression....
This review paper investigates the landscape of wildfire-related studies with a focus on infrastructure and evacuations across Canadian provinces, revealing a predominant focus on Alberta, particularly after the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire. The after...
Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and polylactic acid (PLA) are recognized for their environmental friendliness. By merging them into a composite film, packaging solutions can be designed with good performance. Nonetheless, the inherent interface dispari...
In microbial electrochemical coupled treatment technology, the performance of electrodes critically affects the overall efficiency of wastewater treatment systems. Electrochemical electrodes in harsh wastewater often fail due to coupled organic fouli...
Long-term intensive agriculture has contributed to soil compaction, carbon depletion, nutrient imbalances, and disruption of microbial ecological processes, collectively constraining multiple soil functions relevant to agricultural sustainability. Cr...
Zwitterionic polymers as crucial antifouling materials exhibit excellent antifouling performance due to their strong hydration ability. The structure–property relationship at the molecular level still remains to be elucidated. In this work, the surfa...
This paper is based on the modernization of work processes in agriculture by ensuring the efficient management of land and equipment and the acquisition of inputs given the specific natural variation in environmental conditions. Specifically, the pap...
Three-dimensional graphene (3DG) with macroporous structure has great potential in the field of electroanalysis owing to a large active area, excellent electron mobility and good mass transfer. However, simple and low-cost preparation of 3DG electrod...
AZ63 sacrificial anode is widely used to protect buried metal pipelines and reinforced concrete structures and so on. The interfacial metallurgical bonding between AZ63 sacrificial anode and Q235 wiring terminal directly affects its cathodic protecti...
This paper proposes a novel protection method for single line-to-ground (SLG) faults in ungrounded low-inertia microgrids. The proposed method includes microgrid interface protection and unit protection. The microgrid interface protection is based on...
In order to realize the high value-added reuse of coal fly ash, a reusable Fe-modified fly ash catalyst was synthesized for ozone catalysis degradation of chemical oxygen demand (COD) in wastewater. Through enhancement of the pretreatment procedure a...
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