The emergence of a multipolar global order is fundamentally reshaping international geopolitical landscape,with building communities with neighboring countries led by regional powers emerging as significant factors in...The emergence of a multipolar global order is fundamentally reshaping international geopolitical landscape,with building communities with neighboring countries led by regional powers emerging as significant factors in geopolitics.For regional powers aiming to augment their geopolitical influence,the building of communities with neighboring countries has become a strategic imperative.Brazil exemplifies distinct models of regional community building within South America and the Amazon region.In South America,Brazil prioritizes consensual power-building,aspiring to establish a“power pole”centered on itself.展开更多
Description Journal of Building Energy Efficiency(monthly),initiated in October 2006,supplies a platform for architects,mechanical engineers,civil engineers,energy researchers,energy policy makers and building industr...Description Journal of Building Energy Efficiency(monthly),initiated in October 2006,supplies a platform for architects,mechanical engineers,civil engineers,energy researchers,energy policy makers and building industry to communicate on investigations,innovation,research and development of energy efficiency in buildings.The Journal has been classified into the“Catalog of High-quality Sci-Tech Journals of Building Science(2020,T3)”by the Architectural Society of China(ASC),certificated as the“Source Journal for Chinese Scientific and Technical Papers and Citations”by Institute of Scientific and Technical Information of China(ISTIC)since 2013 and the“China Core Academic Journal of RCCSE”by Library of Wuhan University and other cooperating institutes since 2014.展开更多
Description Journal of Building Energy Efficiency(monthly),initiated in October 2006,supplies a platform for architects,mechanical engineers,civil engineers,energy researchers,energy policy makers and building industr...Description Journal of Building Energy Efficiency(monthly),initiated in October 2006,supplies a platform for architects,mechanical engineers,civil engineers,energy researchers,energy policy makers and building industry to communicate on investigations,innovation,research and development of energy efficiency in buildings.The Journal has been classified into the“Catalog of High-quality Sci-Tech Journals of Building Science(2020,T3)”by the Architectural Society of China(ASC),certificated as the“Source Journal for Chinese Scientific and Technical Papers and Citations”by Institute of Scientific and Technical Information of China(ISTIC)since 2013 and the“China Core Academic Journal of RCCSE”by Library of Wuhan University and other cooperating institutes since 2014.展开更多
Description Journal of Building Energy Efficiency(monthly),initiated in October 2006,supplies a platform for architects,mechanicalengineers,civil engineers,energy researchers,energy policy makers and building industry...Description Journal of Building Energy Efficiency(monthly),initiated in October 2006,supplies a platform for architects,mechanicalengineers,civil engineers,energy researchers,energy policy makers and building industry to communicate on investigations,innovation,research and development of energy efficiency in buildings.The Journal has been classified into the“Catalog of High-quality Sci-Tech Journals of Building Science(2020,T3)”by the Architectural Society of China(ASC),certificated as the“Source Journal for Chinese Scientificand Technical Papers and Citations”by Institute of Scientific and Technical Information of China(ISTIC)since 2013and the“China Core Academic Journal of RCCSE”by Library of Wuhan University and other cooperating institutes since 2014.展开更多
Local Climate Zones(LCZs)provide a standardized framework for analyzing urban thermal environment.Examining the interactive effects of building and green space patterns on land surface temperature(LST)within LCZs is e...Local Climate Zones(LCZs)provide a standardized framework for analyzing urban thermal environment.Examining the interactive effects of building and green space patterns on land surface temperature(LST)within LCZs is essential for uncovering urban cooling mechanisms and developing strategies for heat-mitigation urban design.Therefore,this study employed one-way ANOVA and Duncan's multiple comparison to test compare the significant differences of LST among LCZs 1-6,and applied the XGBoost model to quantify the interactive effects of building and green space indicators on LST,and to identify the threshold ranges of their cooling effects.The results showed that LCZ 2 exhibited the highest LST,while LCZ 4 recorded the lowest.Average building volume(BAV),building coverage ratio(BCR),green cover area(GCA),and the total edge length of green space(GTE)were identified as the key indicators driving the interactive effects on LST.In LCZ 2,when BAV exceeded 1800 m^(3),the interaction of higher GCA and GTE contributed to lower LST.When BCR was less than 0.6 in LCZs 4-5,lower GCA and GTE values enhanced the LST reduction.The results provided a strategic basis for urban thermal environment mitigation and sustainable development under the LCZ framework.展开更多
China Standardization:Can you please briefly introduce ISO,its international standards as well as your scope of work?Rachel Miller Prada:ISO is an independent non-governmental organization dedicated to developing inte...China Standardization:Can you please briefly introduce ISO,its international standards as well as your scope of work?Rachel Miller Prada:ISO is an independent non-governmental organization dedicated to developing international standards.Currently,ISO has 175 member bodies,representing 175 countries that participate in its standard development work.We have a portfolio of over 24,000 international standards,with around 100 new standards issued or existing ones revised every month.The ultimate goal of our standardization work is to support the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs).Every standard we develop and every task I undertake in my role contributes to these global objectives.展开更多
Dream-Building in Tangwangcheng Chief Director:Chen Xichan Length:Four Episodes Producers:The Third Division of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps and Hunan Broadcasting System Broadcasting Platforms:Mango TV,...Dream-Building in Tangwangcheng Chief Director:Chen Xichan Length:Four Episodes Producers:The Third Division of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps and Hunan Broadcasting System Broadcasting Platforms:Mango TV,Tencent Video,Youku,and bilibili.展开更多
The rapid digitalization of the energy sector has led to the deployment of large-scale smart metering systems that generate high-frequency time series data,creating new opportunities and challenges for energy anomaly ...The rapid digitalization of the energy sector has led to the deployment of large-scale smart metering systems that generate high-frequency time series data,creating new opportunities and challenges for energy anomaly detection.Accurate identification of anomalous patterns in building energy consumption is essential for optimizing operations,improving energy efficiency,and supporting grid reliability.This study investigates advanced feature engineering and machine learning modeling techniques for large-scale time series anomaly detection in building energy systems.Expanding upon previous benchmark frameworks,we introduce additional features such as oil price indices and solar cycle indicators,including sunset and sunrise times,to enhance the contextual understanding of consumption patterns.Our comparative modeling approach encompasses an extensive suite of algorithms,including KNeighborsUnif,KNeighborsDist,LightGBMXT,LightGBM,RandomForestMSE,CatBoost,ExtraTreesMSE,NeuralNetFastAI,XGBoost,NeuralNetTorch,and LightGBMLarge.Data preprocessing includes rigorous handling of missing values and normalization,while feature engineering focuses on temporal,environmental,and value-change attributes.The models are evaluated on a comprehensive dataset of smart meter readings,with performance assessed using metrics such as the Area Under the Receiver Operating Characteristic Curve(AUC-ROC).The results demonstrate that the integration of diverse exogenous variables and a hybrid ensemble of traditional tree-based and neural network models can significantly improve anomaly detection performance.This work provides new insights into the design of robust,scalable,and generalizable frameworks for energy anomaly detection in complex,real-world settings.展开更多
This paper deals with carbon emissions reduction through building material selection in housing construction using Analytical Hierarchy Process(AHP)method.Drawing on the concept of Sustainable Development in the Envir...This paper deals with carbon emissions reduction through building material selection in housing construction using Analytical Hierarchy Process(AHP)method.Drawing on the concept of Sustainable Development in the Environment(SDE),inadequate selection of building materials makes a significant contribution to carbon emissions.The achievability of the goal of SDE is in rethinking Locally Sourced and Recycled Building Materials(LSRBMs)selection decision making,in acknowledging cultural issues,towards the wider industrial use of Recycled Concrete Crushed Block Wall(RCCBW)which is about 66%,in carbon emissions,as good as Air-crete Hollow Block Wall(AHBW).With results derived from questionnaire survey with recruited civil engineers and architects,key sustainability principle indicators influencing the selection of building materials are identified,analysed,grouped and ranked using AHP,a concept of measurement through pairwise comparisons of tangible and intangible factors to derive priority scales in relative terms.This explained 17.27%cut back in carbon emissions for selecting Compressed Stabilized Rammed-Earth Block Wall(CSREBW)instead of AHBW.The lack of informed knowledge in the wider use of RCCBW and CSREDW and in the Ghanaian context towards future reduction in carbon emissions in the housing sector of the construction industry of Ghana.Subsequently,the study yielded the following theoretical,practical and policy implications:A new interpretation of existing building materials;Understanding the impact of building materials’attributes;In effect,might be beneficial to universities and organizations to come up with training policies that aim to take advantage of the new technology respectively.展开更多
Cement stands as a dominant contributor to global energy consumption and carbon emissions in the construction industry.With the upgrading of infrastructure and the improvement of building standards,traditional cement ...Cement stands as a dominant contributor to global energy consumption and carbon emissions in the construction industry.With the upgrading of infrastructure and the improvement of building standards,traditional cement fails to reconcile ecological responsibility with advanced functional performance.By incorporating tailored fillers into cement matrices,the resulting composites achieve enhanced thermoelectric(TE)conversion capabilities.These materials can harness solar radiation from building envelopes and recover waste heat from indoor thermal gradients,facilitating bidirectional energy conversion.This review offers a comprehensive and timely overview of cementbased thermoelectric materials(CTEMs),integrating material design,device fabrication,and diverse applications into a holistic perspective.It summarizes recent advancements in TE performance enhancement,encompassing fillers optimization and matrices innovation.Additionally,the review consolidates fabrication strategies and performance evaluations of cement-based thermoelectric devices(CTEDs),providing detailed discussions on their roles in monitoring and protection,energy harvesting,and smart building.We also address sustainability,durability,and lifecycle considerations of CTEMs,which are essential for real-world deployment.Finally,we outline future research directions in materials design,device engineering,and scalable manufacturing to foster the practical application of CTEMs in sustainable and intelligent infrastructure.展开更多
Photocatalysis—a green and energy-efficient technology for environmental remediation and energy conversion—has recently demonstrated broad application potential in intelligent building materials.This review systemat...Photocatalysis—a green and energy-efficient technology for environmental remediation and energy conversion—has recently demonstrated broad application potential in intelligent building materials.This review systematically summarizes recent advancements in incorporating photocatalytic materials into building applications,focusing on two main scenarios:pavement and wall surfaces.In pavement systems,photocatalytic materials are primarily employed to degrade pollutants such as NO_(x)and volatile organic compounds,thereby actively reducing emissions.In wall applications,the emphasis is on imparting intelligent maintenance functions,including self-cleaning,antibacterial activity,and air purification.We provide a comprehensive analysis of the performance of various photocatalytic materials,their incorporation methods,and their effects on mechanical properties and environmental durability.Building on this analysis,we propose design principles for photocatalytic building materials that balance catalytic efficiency with cost,enhance mechanical stability,and preserve the intrinsic functions of building components.Finally,we outline future research directions,emphasizing the significant potential of photocatalytic building materials in advancing green construction and sustainable development.展开更多
Passengers typically spend much time in commercial zones of terminals for retail,meals,and other services.Enhancing the study of thermal comfort in this local space is necessary.The climate in the Eastern China Region...Passengers typically spend much time in commercial zones of terminals for retail,meals,and other services.Enhancing the study of thermal comfort in this local space is necessary.The climate in the Eastern China Region is variable and complex,making it more challenging to maintain the indoor thermal environment.This study conducted field measurements in winter in a commercial zone of one terminal to assess the thermal environment.Numerical simulations and PMV-PPD analyses were performed using the Computational Fluid Dynamics(CFD)program The results showed that the overall humidity in the commercial zone was low.There were notable differences in the temperatures and velocities of supply air among different air vents on the commercial island.Based on these initial conditions obtained by measurements,the simulations showed that localized areas under the breathing plane are either too hot(24℃and above)or too cold(18℃and below).The dissatisfaction percentage of the population exceeds 27%.This paper proposed that through enhancements in the air vent dimensions,layout,and air supply conditions,the temperature can be maintained in the range of 20-24℃.Furthermore,the PMV could be controlled within the range of-0.5 to 0.5.PPD was below 10%,reflecting compliance with Class I heating standards.Overall,findings from this study provide a less costly modification for thermal comfort improvement in commercial zones,and serve as a reference for the design and operation of air-conditioning systems to ensure thermal comfort in airport terminals’commercial zones.展开更多
A key pathological feature of Parkinson’s disease(PD)is that lysosomes are overwhelmed with cellular materials that need to be degraded and cleared.While the build-up of protein is characteristic of neurodegenerative...A key pathological feature of Parkinson’s disease(PD)is that lysosomes are overwhelmed with cellular materials that need to be degraded and cleared.While the build-up of protein is characteristic of neurodegenerative diseases such as PD and Alzheimer’s disease(AD)and is thought to reflect lysosome dysfunction,lipid accumulation may also contribute to and be indicative of severe lysosomal dysfunction.Much is known about the detrimental effects of glucosylceramide accumulation in PD lysosomes.展开更多
Although the effectiveness of a tuned viscous mass damper(TVMD)as an inerter-based device for vibration control in civil structures has been thoroughly investigated,there is a lack of systematic research regarding the...Although the effectiveness of a tuned viscous mass damper(TVMD)as an inerter-based device for vibration control in civil structures has been thoroughly investigated,there is a lack of systematic research regarding the application of TVMDs for seismic response control of industrial buildings coupled with mechanical equipment.Therefore,this study proposes ungrounded and grounded TVMDs to effectively utilize the mass of the mechanical equipment and fully exploit the capabilities of the inerter element.An optimal design methodology is developed by pursuing the maximum effective damping ratio and seeking the most rational TVMD control scheme.Validation of TVMD control performance is conducted through time-history analysis based on 20 real seismic ground motions recommended by ATC-40,and by providing a barrel mixer industrial building as a real-life numerical example.The results show that both an ungrounded and grounded TVMD can effectively mitigate the seismic response of the primary structure.Compared to the traditional tuned mass damper(TMD),TVMDs can obtain improved control performance for a given equipment mass ratio.Moreover,an ungrounded TVMD and a TMD show similar working mechanisms that tend to release the displacement of equipment to keep their optimal state,whereas equipment displacement for a grounded TVMD should be strictly limited to provide sufficient anti-force.展开更多
Curtain wall systems have evolved from aesthetic facade elements into multifunctional building envelopes that actively contribute to energy efficiency and climate responsiveness.This reviewpresents a comprehensive exa...Curtain wall systems have evolved from aesthetic facade elements into multifunctional building envelopes that actively contribute to energy efficiency and climate responsiveness.This reviewpresents a comprehensive examination of curtain walls from an energy-engineering perspective,highlighting their structural typologies(Stick and Unitized),material configurations,and integration with smart technologies such as electrochromic glazing,parametric design algorithms,and Building Management Systems(BMS).Thestudy explores the thermal,acoustic,and solar performance of curtain walls across various climatic zones,supported by comparative analyses and iconic case studies including Apple Park,Burj Khalifa,and Milad Tower.Key challenges—including installation complexity,high maintenance costs,and climate sensitivity—are critically assessed alongside proposed solutions.A central innovation of this work lies in framing curtain walls not only as passive architectural elements but as dynamic interfaces that modulate energy flows,reduce HVAC loads,and enhance occupant comfort.The reviewed data indicate that optimized curtain wall configurations—especially those integrating electrochromic glazing and BIPV modules—can achieve annual energy consumption reductions ranging fromapproximately 5%to 27%,depending on climate,control strategy,and facade typology.The findings offer a valuable reference for architects,energy engineers,and decision-makers seeking to integrate high-performance facades into future-ready building designs.展开更多
Energy-saving buildings(ESBs)are an emerging green technology that can significantly reduce building-associated cooling and heating energy consumption,catering to the desire for carbon neutrality and sustainable devel...Energy-saving buildings(ESBs)are an emerging green technology that can significantly reduce building-associated cooling and heating energy consumption,catering to the desire for carbon neutrality and sustainable development of society.Smart photovoltaic windows(SPWs)offer a promising platform for designing ESBs because they present the capability to regulate and harness solar energy.With frequent outbreaks of extreme weather all over the world,the achievement of exceptional energy-saving effect under different weather conditions is an inevitable trend for the development of ESBs but is hardly achieved via existing SPWs.Here,we substantially reduce the driving voltage of polymerdispersed liquid crystals(PDLCs)by 28.1%via molecular engineering while maintaining their high solar transmittance(T_(sol)=83.8%,transparent state)and solar modulating ability(ΔT_(sol)=80.5%).By the assembly of perovskite solar cell and a broadband thermal-managing unit encompassing the electrical-responsive PDLCs,transparent high-emissivity SiO_(2) passive radiation-cooling,and Ag low-emissivity layers possesses,we present a tri-band regulation and split-type SPW possessing superb energy-saving effect in all-season.The perovskite solar cell can produce the electric power to stimulate the electrical-responsive behavior of the PDLCs,endowing the SPWs zero-energy input solar energy regulating characteristic,and compensate the daily energy consumption needed for ESBs.Moreover,the scalable manufacturing technology holds a great potential for the real-world applications.展开更多
文摘The emergence of a multipolar global order is fundamentally reshaping international geopolitical landscape,with building communities with neighboring countries led by regional powers emerging as significant factors in geopolitics.For regional powers aiming to augment their geopolitical influence,the building of communities with neighboring countries has become a strategic imperative.Brazil exemplifies distinct models of regional community building within South America and the Amazon region.In South America,Brazil prioritizes consensual power-building,aspiring to establish a“power pole”centered on itself.
文摘Description Journal of Building Energy Efficiency(monthly),initiated in October 2006,supplies a platform for architects,mechanical engineers,civil engineers,energy researchers,energy policy makers and building industry to communicate on investigations,innovation,research and development of energy efficiency in buildings.The Journal has been classified into the“Catalog of High-quality Sci-Tech Journals of Building Science(2020,T3)”by the Architectural Society of China(ASC),certificated as the“Source Journal for Chinese Scientific and Technical Papers and Citations”by Institute of Scientific and Technical Information of China(ISTIC)since 2013 and the“China Core Academic Journal of RCCSE”by Library of Wuhan University and other cooperating institutes since 2014.
文摘Description Journal of Building Energy Efficiency(monthly),initiated in October 2006,supplies a platform for architects,mechanical engineers,civil engineers,energy researchers,energy policy makers and building industry to communicate on investigations,innovation,research and development of energy efficiency in buildings.The Journal has been classified into the“Catalog of High-quality Sci-Tech Journals of Building Science(2020,T3)”by the Architectural Society of China(ASC),certificated as the“Source Journal for Chinese Scientific and Technical Papers and Citations”by Institute of Scientific and Technical Information of China(ISTIC)since 2013 and the“China Core Academic Journal of RCCSE”by Library of Wuhan University and other cooperating institutes since 2014.
文摘Description Journal of Building Energy Efficiency(monthly),initiated in October 2006,supplies a platform for architects,mechanicalengineers,civil engineers,energy researchers,energy policy makers and building industry to communicate on investigations,innovation,research and development of energy efficiency in buildings.The Journal has been classified into the“Catalog of High-quality Sci-Tech Journals of Building Science(2020,T3)”by the Architectural Society of China(ASC),certificated as the“Source Journal for Chinese Scientificand Technical Papers and Citations”by Institute of Scientific and Technical Information of China(ISTIC)since 2013and the“China Core Academic Journal of RCCSE”by Library of Wuhan University and other cooperating institutes since 2014.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32271661,32130068).
文摘Local Climate Zones(LCZs)provide a standardized framework for analyzing urban thermal environment.Examining the interactive effects of building and green space patterns on land surface temperature(LST)within LCZs is essential for uncovering urban cooling mechanisms and developing strategies for heat-mitigation urban design.Therefore,this study employed one-way ANOVA and Duncan's multiple comparison to test compare the significant differences of LST among LCZs 1-6,and applied the XGBoost model to quantify the interactive effects of building and green space indicators on LST,and to identify the threshold ranges of their cooling effects.The results showed that LCZ 2 exhibited the highest LST,while LCZ 4 recorded the lowest.Average building volume(BAV),building coverage ratio(BCR),green cover area(GCA),and the total edge length of green space(GTE)were identified as the key indicators driving the interactive effects on LST.In LCZ 2,when BAV exceeded 1800 m^(3),the interaction of higher GCA and GTE contributed to lower LST.When BCR was less than 0.6 in LCZs 4-5,lower GCA and GTE values enhanced the LST reduction.The results provided a strategic basis for urban thermal environment mitigation and sustainable development under the LCZ framework.
文摘China Standardization:Can you please briefly introduce ISO,its international standards as well as your scope of work?Rachel Miller Prada:ISO is an independent non-governmental organization dedicated to developing international standards.Currently,ISO has 175 member bodies,representing 175 countries that participate in its standard development work.We have a portfolio of over 24,000 international standards,with around 100 new standards issued or existing ones revised every month.The ultimate goal of our standardization work is to support the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs).Every standard we develop and every task I undertake in my role contributes to these global objectives.
文摘Dream-Building in Tangwangcheng Chief Director:Chen Xichan Length:Four Episodes Producers:The Third Division of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps and Hunan Broadcasting System Broadcasting Platforms:Mango TV,Tencent Video,Youku,and bilibili.
文摘The rapid digitalization of the energy sector has led to the deployment of large-scale smart metering systems that generate high-frequency time series data,creating new opportunities and challenges for energy anomaly detection.Accurate identification of anomalous patterns in building energy consumption is essential for optimizing operations,improving energy efficiency,and supporting grid reliability.This study investigates advanced feature engineering and machine learning modeling techniques for large-scale time series anomaly detection in building energy systems.Expanding upon previous benchmark frameworks,we introduce additional features such as oil price indices and solar cycle indicators,including sunset and sunrise times,to enhance the contextual understanding of consumption patterns.Our comparative modeling approach encompasses an extensive suite of algorithms,including KNeighborsUnif,KNeighborsDist,LightGBMXT,LightGBM,RandomForestMSE,CatBoost,ExtraTreesMSE,NeuralNetFastAI,XGBoost,NeuralNetTorch,and LightGBMLarge.Data preprocessing includes rigorous handling of missing values and normalization,while feature engineering focuses on temporal,environmental,and value-change attributes.The models are evaluated on a comprehensive dataset of smart meter readings,with performance assessed using metrics such as the Area Under the Receiver Operating Characteristic Curve(AUC-ROC).The results demonstrate that the integration of diverse exogenous variables and a hybrid ensemble of traditional tree-based and neural network models can significantly improve anomaly detection performance.This work provides new insights into the design of robust,scalable,and generalizable frameworks for energy anomaly detection in complex,real-world settings.
文摘This paper deals with carbon emissions reduction through building material selection in housing construction using Analytical Hierarchy Process(AHP)method.Drawing on the concept of Sustainable Development in the Environment(SDE),inadequate selection of building materials makes a significant contribution to carbon emissions.The achievability of the goal of SDE is in rethinking Locally Sourced and Recycled Building Materials(LSRBMs)selection decision making,in acknowledging cultural issues,towards the wider industrial use of Recycled Concrete Crushed Block Wall(RCCBW)which is about 66%,in carbon emissions,as good as Air-crete Hollow Block Wall(AHBW).With results derived from questionnaire survey with recruited civil engineers and architects,key sustainability principle indicators influencing the selection of building materials are identified,analysed,grouped and ranked using AHP,a concept of measurement through pairwise comparisons of tangible and intangible factors to derive priority scales in relative terms.This explained 17.27%cut back in carbon emissions for selecting Compressed Stabilized Rammed-Earth Block Wall(CSREBW)instead of AHBW.The lack of informed knowledge in the wider use of RCCBW and CSREDW and in the Ghanaian context towards future reduction in carbon emissions in the housing sector of the construction industry of Ghana.Subsequently,the study yielded the following theoretical,practical and policy implications:A new interpretation of existing building materials;Understanding the impact of building materials’attributes;In effect,might be beneficial to universities and organizations to come up with training policies that aim to take advantage of the new technology respectively.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52242305).
文摘Cement stands as a dominant contributor to global energy consumption and carbon emissions in the construction industry.With the upgrading of infrastructure and the improvement of building standards,traditional cement fails to reconcile ecological responsibility with advanced functional performance.By incorporating tailored fillers into cement matrices,the resulting composites achieve enhanced thermoelectric(TE)conversion capabilities.These materials can harness solar radiation from building envelopes and recover waste heat from indoor thermal gradients,facilitating bidirectional energy conversion.This review offers a comprehensive and timely overview of cementbased thermoelectric materials(CTEMs),integrating material design,device fabrication,and diverse applications into a holistic perspective.It summarizes recent advancements in TE performance enhancement,encompassing fillers optimization and matrices innovation.Additionally,the review consolidates fabrication strategies and performance evaluations of cement-based thermoelectric devices(CTEDs),providing detailed discussions on their roles in monitoring and protection,energy harvesting,and smart building.We also address sustainability,durability,and lifecycle considerations of CTEMs,which are essential for real-world deployment.Finally,we outline future research directions in materials design,device engineering,and scalable manufacturing to foster the practical application of CTEMs in sustainable and intelligent infrastructure.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22408235)Tianchi Talent Program of Xinjiang.
文摘Photocatalysis—a green and energy-efficient technology for environmental remediation and energy conversion—has recently demonstrated broad application potential in intelligent building materials.This review systematically summarizes recent advancements in incorporating photocatalytic materials into building applications,focusing on two main scenarios:pavement and wall surfaces.In pavement systems,photocatalytic materials are primarily employed to degrade pollutants such as NO_(x)and volatile organic compounds,thereby actively reducing emissions.In wall applications,the emphasis is on imparting intelligent maintenance functions,including self-cleaning,antibacterial activity,and air purification.We provide a comprehensive analysis of the performance of various photocatalytic materials,their incorporation methods,and their effects on mechanical properties and environmental durability.Building on this analysis,we propose design principles for photocatalytic building materials that balance catalytic efficiency with cost,enhance mechanical stability,and preserve the intrinsic functions of building components.Finally,we outline future research directions,emphasizing the significant potential of photocatalytic building materials in advancing green construction and sustainable development.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52478098)the Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai Municipality(21ZR1444800)the Shanghai Sailing Program(21YF1430700).
文摘Passengers typically spend much time in commercial zones of terminals for retail,meals,and other services.Enhancing the study of thermal comfort in this local space is necessary.The climate in the Eastern China Region is variable and complex,making it more challenging to maintain the indoor thermal environment.This study conducted field measurements in winter in a commercial zone of one terminal to assess the thermal environment.Numerical simulations and PMV-PPD analyses were performed using the Computational Fluid Dynamics(CFD)program The results showed that the overall humidity in the commercial zone was low.There were notable differences in the temperatures and velocities of supply air among different air vents on the commercial island.Based on these initial conditions obtained by measurements,the simulations showed that localized areas under the breathing plane are either too hot(24℃and above)or too cold(18℃and below).The dissatisfaction percentage of the population exceeds 27%.This paper proposed that through enhancements in the air vent dimensions,layout,and air supply conditions,the temperature can be maintained in the range of 20-24℃.Furthermore,the PMV could be controlled within the range of-0.5 to 0.5.PPD was below 10%,reflecting compliance with Class I heating standards.Overall,findings from this study provide a less costly modification for thermal comfort improvement in commercial zones,and serve as a reference for the design and operation of air-conditioning systems to ensure thermal comfort in airport terminals’commercial zones.
文摘A key pathological feature of Parkinson’s disease(PD)is that lysosomes are overwhelmed with cellular materials that need to be degraded and cleared.While the build-up of protein is characteristic of neurodegenerative diseases such as PD and Alzheimer’s disease(AD)and is thought to reflect lysosome dysfunction,lipid accumulation may also contribute to and be indicative of severe lysosomal dysfunction.Much is known about the detrimental effects of glucosylceramide accumulation in PD lysosomes.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos.52408327 and 52278306Key Research and Development Program of Hunan Province,China under Grant No.2022SK2096+3 种基金Science and Technology Progress and Innovation Project of the Department of Transportation of Hunan Province,China under Grant No.201912Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province,China under Grant No.2024JJ6198Scientific Research Project of the Education Department of Hunan Province,China under Grant No.25A0645Emergency Management Science and Technology Project of the Emergency Management Department of Hunan Province,China under Grant No.yjtkjxm_202406。
文摘Although the effectiveness of a tuned viscous mass damper(TVMD)as an inerter-based device for vibration control in civil structures has been thoroughly investigated,there is a lack of systematic research regarding the application of TVMDs for seismic response control of industrial buildings coupled with mechanical equipment.Therefore,this study proposes ungrounded and grounded TVMDs to effectively utilize the mass of the mechanical equipment and fully exploit the capabilities of the inerter element.An optimal design methodology is developed by pursuing the maximum effective damping ratio and seeking the most rational TVMD control scheme.Validation of TVMD control performance is conducted through time-history analysis based on 20 real seismic ground motions recommended by ATC-40,and by providing a barrel mixer industrial building as a real-life numerical example.The results show that both an ungrounded and grounded TVMD can effectively mitigate the seismic response of the primary structure.Compared to the traditional tuned mass damper(TMD),TVMDs can obtain improved control performance for a given equipment mass ratio.Moreover,an ungrounded TVMD and a TMD show similar working mechanisms that tend to release the displacement of equipment to keep their optimal state,whereas equipment displacement for a grounded TVMD should be strictly limited to provide sufficient anti-force.
文摘Curtain wall systems have evolved from aesthetic facade elements into multifunctional building envelopes that actively contribute to energy efficiency and climate responsiveness.This reviewpresents a comprehensive examination of curtain walls from an energy-engineering perspective,highlighting their structural typologies(Stick and Unitized),material configurations,and integration with smart technologies such as electrochromic glazing,parametric design algorithms,and Building Management Systems(BMS).Thestudy explores the thermal,acoustic,and solar performance of curtain walls across various climatic zones,supported by comparative analyses and iconic case studies including Apple Park,Burj Khalifa,and Milad Tower.Key challenges—including installation complexity,high maintenance costs,and climate sensitivity—are critically assessed alongside proposed solutions.A central innovation of this work lies in framing curtain walls not only as passive architectural elements but as dynamic interfaces that modulate energy flows,reduce HVAC loads,and enhance occupant comfort.The reviewed data indicate that optimized curtain wall configurations—especially those integrating electrochromic glazing and BIPV modules—can achieve annual energy consumption reductions ranging fromapproximately 5%to 27%,depending on climate,control strategy,and facade typology.The findings offer a valuable reference for architects,energy engineers,and decision-makers seeking to integrate high-performance facades into future-ready building designs.
基金supported by Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52372076,52073081,52203322,5252200843)Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China(2023YFB3812800)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(FRF-TP-25-073)。
文摘Energy-saving buildings(ESBs)are an emerging green technology that can significantly reduce building-associated cooling and heating energy consumption,catering to the desire for carbon neutrality and sustainable development of society.Smart photovoltaic windows(SPWs)offer a promising platform for designing ESBs because they present the capability to regulate and harness solar energy.With frequent outbreaks of extreme weather all over the world,the achievement of exceptional energy-saving effect under different weather conditions is an inevitable trend for the development of ESBs but is hardly achieved via existing SPWs.Here,we substantially reduce the driving voltage of polymerdispersed liquid crystals(PDLCs)by 28.1%via molecular engineering while maintaining their high solar transmittance(T_(sol)=83.8%,transparent state)and solar modulating ability(ΔT_(sol)=80.5%).By the assembly of perovskite solar cell and a broadband thermal-managing unit encompassing the electrical-responsive PDLCs,transparent high-emissivity SiO_(2) passive radiation-cooling,and Ag low-emissivity layers possesses,we present a tri-band regulation and split-type SPW possessing superb energy-saving effect in all-season.The perovskite solar cell can produce the electric power to stimulate the electrical-responsive behavior of the PDLCs,endowing the SPWs zero-energy input solar energy regulating characteristic,and compensate the daily energy consumption needed for ESBs.Moreover,the scalable manufacturing technology holds a great potential for the real-world applications.
