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Abstract Wireless Sensor Networks comprise low-cost, low-power, lightweight, and multifunctional sensor nodes capable of sensing and transmitting data from remote or hazardous environments to a central base station. Thes...

Abstract The number of electric vehicles has increased due to emission concerns associated with conventional transportation systems. Therefore, the energy management of charging demand has been quite consequential in rec...

Abstract Energy insecurity is a persistent yet insufficiently examined barrier to sustainable informal entrepreneurship in African cities. In Namibia, informal women entrepreneurs in low-income settlements face limited e...

"This thesis aims to develop a model for an industrial evaporative cooling system having a chiller and a production heat source using two cooling towers, to evaluate the energy consumption of the system and find an optim...

Abstract Renewable energy in Africa has gained increasing attention as a strategic pathway to achieving sustainable development, energy security, and economic transformation. A structured search of peer-reviewed studies ...

In the seismic design of reinforced concrete moment-resisting frame (RC MRF) structures equipped with steel damper columns (SDCs), design criteria should consider both peak responses (e.g., story drift) and cumulative re...

Renewable energy is rapidly increasing in importance in the energy mix in many countries worlwide. They are a key part of the energy transition to more sustainable energy systems.Green roofs are multi-layered systems cov...

The selection of sustainable and effective covering systems is essential in greenhouses to ensure optimal insulation, microclimate control, energy management, and proper solar irradiance filtration for plant growth. This...

Abstract The research provides a comprehensive overview of the Spanish energy landscape in 2023, emphasizing the achievements and challenges in transitioning to a more sustainable electricity system in line with EU polic...

Achieving sustained economic growth while reducing carbon emissions remains a central challenge for China's sustainability transition. Despite the rapid expansion of renewable energy capacity and innovation activity, car...

Housing and energy insecurity represent intersecting social determinants of health that shape exposure to indoor environmental carcinogens and, consequently, cancer outcomes. This scoping review examines how inadequate h...

The choice of building façade materiality and composition plays a significant role in indoor and outdoor thermal comfort as well as energy efficiency. However, the carbon footprint of most construction materials contrib...

This study investigates how education, green technology, and clean energy function as explicit indicators of sustainability and ecological resilience in BRICS economies over the period 1995–2021. Moving beyond income-c...

To enhance the total output energy and power of energetic materials, plasma that generated by electrically exploded metal wires was employed to initiate the detonation of energetic materials, thereby achieving the couple...

Abstract Agrivoltaics presents a transformative opportunity for Nigeria by integrating renewable energy with sustainable agriculture. However, its adoption involves complex governance challenges that require coordinated ...

This study aims to resolve the inconsistency in empirical literature on the nexus between financial development (FD) and renewable energy consumption (REC) by testing the hypothesis that human capital (HC) plays a crucia...

The effectiveness of piezoelectric footwear depends on accurately identifying the areas of the shoe that experience the greatest pressure during walking or running. These high-pressure zones are ideal for placing piezoel...

Silicon energy is a new form of energy based on silicon materials and driven by semiconductor technology at its core. Silicon energy materials are strategic basic materials that support the green and low-carbon transform...

Abstract As global climate change intensifies, the shift toward sustainable energy has become a pivotal pathway for attaining sustainable development. This paper examines how urban innovation capacity affects energy tran...

IntroductionToday, the rapid acceleration of urbanization has made it necessary to reconsider the balance among energy consumption, environmental sustainability, and quality of life. Buildings, which account for a signif...

This study investigated the individual and synergistic effects of exogenous emulsifiers and lipase supplementation on growth performance, nutrient apparent digestibility, lipid metabolism, and gene expression in broilers...

ObjectiveTo develop and validate a quantitative framework for optimizing maritime renewable energy integration, advancing SDG 7 targets through improved deployment efficiency and socioeconomic impact assessment.Theoretic...

Abstract Background The residential building sector is a major contributor to Germany’s greenhouse gas emissions. Over 60 % of the energy used for space and domestic hot water heating comes from fossil fuels sources a...

Abstract Low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites encounter significant energy challenges during eclipse periods and low solar illumination, limiting mission autonomy, operational lifespan, and functionality. This paper presents...