Economía Circular
Economía Circular
Analysing the impact of geopolitical risk and economic policy uncertainty on the environmental sustainability: evidence from BRICS countries
23/03/2023 -
This key article seeks to empirically examine the impact of geopolitical risk, economic policy uncertainty (EPU), natural resources, and renewable energy on a country’s ecological footprint, a...
Optical modeling of a cylindrical-hemispherical receiver for parabolic dish concentrator
23/03/2023 -
Among all sub-systems of a solar thermal energy system, the receiver plays a significant role when it gets heat energy from the concentrator. The reliability of such systems depends on the amount...
Numerical investigation of the effect of dust shields on accumulation of dust over PV panels
23/03/2023 -
Dust accumulation on photovoltaic panels represents a major challenge for the operation of solar panels especially in the regions known by their high rate of dust and low frequency of rain. The...
Biomass-derived carbon for dye-sensitized solar cells: a review
20/03/2023 -
Abstract Solar cells can convert solar energy into electric energy, which features good environmental friendliness and high efficiency, thus receiving wide attention from...
Development and characterisation of an alginate and expanded graphite based composite for thermochemical heat storage
18/03/2023 -
Abstract Thermochemical heat storage is one of the most attractive technologies to store heat from solar thermal energy or waste heat from industrial processes for its high energy...
Exploring the Prospective of Weed Amaranthus retroflexus for Biofuel Production through Pyrolysis
15/03/2023 -
Amaranthus retroflexus or redroot pigweed is a second generation lignocellulosic fuel. Each biomass sample (leaves, inflorescences and stems) was pyrolyzed in a lab-scale furnace, in a nitrogen...
Multi-Omics and Genome Editing Studies on Plant Cell Walls to Improve Biomass Quality
23/03/2023 -
Biomass is one of the most important sources of renewable energy and plays an important role in reducing our reliance on fossil fuels. Efficient biomass production is essential to obtain large...
Integrated Kinetic Fins for Western Facades in Territories with Low Solar Altitudes
16/03/2023 -
Insufficient daylighting can negatively affect working quality and productivity and increase lighting energy consumption in buildings. Particularly, the western orientation has a non-uniform...
Investigating the Thermal and Energy Performance of Advanced Glazing Systems in the Context of Hail City, KSA
13/03/2023 -
Most new housing designs in Saudi Arabia are created to meet the client’s needs with minimal regard for environmental or energy-related considerations, resulting in...
Optimizing PCM Integrated Wall and Roof for Energy Saving in Building under Various Climatic Conditions of Mediterranean Region
18/03/2023 -
Energy conservation in buildings has been the focus of many studies since nearly one-third of global energy consumption is due to buildings. Phase change material (PCM) technology promises to be an...
Heuristic Approach for Net-Zero Energy Residential Buildings in Arid Region Using Dual Renewable Energy Sources
17/03/2023 -
Optimizing a net-zero energy (NZE) residential building using what renewable energy resources are available in desert environments and budgeted within the limits of a governmental construction...
Impact of Pandemic Safety Measures on Students’ Thermal Comfort—Case Study: Romania
17/03/2023 -
The indoor environmental quality of a building has attracted everyone’s attention since a worldwide pandemic was declared and forced people indoors. After several months, people were...
Heat Flow through a Facede with a Controlled Ventilated Gap
20/03/2023 -
The article presents current research results in the field of airflow through a façade with a width of 1 m and a height of 13.7 m and with a ventilated gap, and its effect on the...
Cooling Energy and Climate Change Nexus in Arid Climate and the Role of Energy Transition
23/03/2023 -
Buildings are significant contributors to climate change through their energy consumption, particularly in countries with hot and dry climates where cooling services require substantial amounts of...
Community-Focused Renewable Energy Transition with Virtual Power Plant in an Australian City—A Case Study
23/03/2023 -
The global transition to a renewable-powered economy is gaining momentum as renewable energy becomes more cost-effective and energy-efficient. Renewable-energy-integrated Virtual Power Plants (VPPs)...
Graphene-like Carbon Structure Synthesis from Biomass Pyrolysis: A Critical Review on Feedstock–Process–Properties Relationship
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Biomass pyrolysis is a promising route for synthesizing graphene-like carbon (GLC) structures, potentially offering a cost-effective and renewable alternative to graphene. This review paper responds...
Reynolds-Averaged Simulation of Drag Reduction in Viscoelastic Pipe Flow with a Fixed Mass Flow Rate
23/03/2023 -
A high molecular polymer solution with viscoelasticity has the effect of reducing frictional drag, which is quite practical for energy saving. Effective simulations of viscoelastic flows in a...
Recent Research Progress in Indophenine-Based-Functional Materials: Design, Synthesis, and Optoelectronic Applications
20/03/2023 -
This review highlights selected examples, published in the last three to four years, of recent advance in the design, synthesis, properties, and device performance of quinoidal...
Recent Advances in Properties and Applications of Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Smart Cement-Based Composites
23/03/2023 -
Under the strategies of low-carbon and environmental protection, promoting green technology innovation to achieve carbon neutrality in the construction field has become a universal goal. As the...
Enhancing Hydrogen Sulfide Detection at Room Temperature Using ZIF-67-Chitosan Membrane
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Developing new materials for energy and environment-related applications is a critical research field. In this context, organic and metal–organic framework (MOF) materials are a...
Unraveling Structure–Performance Relationships in Porphyrin-Sensitized TiO2 Photocatalysts
18/03/2023 -
Over the years, porphyrins have arisen as exceptional photosensitizers given their ability to act as chlorophyll-mimicking dyes, thus, transferring energy from the light-collecting areas to the...
