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Implementing SDGs to a Sustainable Rural Village Development from Community Empowerment: Linking Energy, Education, Innovation, and Research
(MDPI, 2021)Rural depopulation is a worldwide fact and has a domino effect on medium and small cities, which act as a nucleus of reference for small towns. Moreover, the United Nations (UN) stressed that disparities between rural and ... -
3D characterization of a Boston Ivy double-skin green building facade using a LiDAR system
(Elsevier, 2021-09-02)On the way to more sustainable and resilient urban environments, the incorporation of urban green infrastructure (UGI) systems, such as green roofs and vertical greening systems, must be encouraged. Unfortunately, given ... -
Macro-porous permeability aspects of MgSO4 salt hydrate foams for energy storage applications
(Wiley, 2021)In the present work a macroporous silicone foam, able to contain the magnesium sulfate, was chosen as matrix for the reversible hydration/dehydration process of the salt hydrate. The aim of the article was addressed towards ... -
Evaluation of the Path-Tracking Accuracy of a Three-Wheeled Omnidirectional Mobile Robot Designed as a Personal Assistant
(MDPI, 2021)This paper presents the empirical evaluation of the path-tracking accuracy of a three-wheeled omnidirectional mobile robot that is able to move in any direction while simultaneously changing its orientation. The mobile ... -
An Application of the IFM Method for the Risk Assessment of Financial Instruments
(Springer, 2021)External influences or behavioral biases can affect the way risk is perceived. This paper studies the prediction of VaR (Value at Risk) as a measure of the risk of loss for investments on financial products. Our aim is ... -
Didactic platform for DC motor speed and position control in Z-plane
(Elsevier, 2021)This paper describes how to implement a low-cost didactic platform designed to teach or reinforce discrete control theory concepts. The controllers used in this work (P, PI, PD, and PID) are suitable for undergraduate ... -
Analysis of the environmental impacts of waterproofing versus conventional vegetable tanning process - A life cycle analysis study
(Elsevier, 2021-10-11)Waterproofed vegetable leather is desired for its 'greenness' in front of chromium-tanned waterproofed leather. However, conferring waterproofing capabilities to vegetable tanned leather maintaining light color and a soft ... -
Managing quality, supplier selection, and cold-storage contracts in agrifood supply chain through stochastic optimization
(Wiley, 2021-10)The quality of such processed agrifood products as dehydrated apple is related to the quality and variety offresh harvested products and connected with wastage reduction throughout the agrifood supply chain. Forthis purpose, ... -
A new methodological approach for the evaluation of scaling up a latent storage module for integration in heat pumps
(MDPI, 2021)A clear gap was identified in the literature regarding the in-depth evaluation of scaling up thermal energy storage components. To cover such a gap, a new methodological approach was developed and applied to a novel latent ... -
Smart contract formation enabling energy-as-a-service in a virtual power plant
(John Wiley & Sons Ltd., 2021-10-22)Energy as a service (EaaS) is an emerging business model that enables the otherwise passive energy consumers to play an active role and participate in the energy utility services. This platform is formed through smart ... -
Seasonal influence of leaf area index (LAI) on the energy performance of a green facade
(Elsevier, 2021)Double-skin green facades using deciduous climbing plants are easy-to-implement construction systems stated to be effective energy-saving tools for buildings during cooling periods. Although the leaf area index (LAI) has ... -
Analysis of thermal energy storage tanks and PV panels combinations in different buildings controlled through model predictive control
(Elsevier, 2021)The present study analyses the performance of a heating system controlled by a model predictive control strategy, where the impact of different combinations of thermal energy storage tank volumes and installed PV power ... -
Characterization of wet olive pomace waste as bio based resource for leather tanning
(MDPI, 2021-10-03)Olive mill wastes represent an important environmental problem. Their high phenol, lipid, and organic acid concentrations turn them into phytotoxic materials. Specifically, wet olive pomace (WOP) is the waste generated in ... -
Mapping Nighttime and All-Day Radiative Cooling Potential in Europe and the Influence of Solar Reflectivity
(MDPI, 2021)Radiative cooling is a natural process to cool down surfaces through the rejection of thermal radiation using the outer space as a cold sink, taking advantage of the transparency of the atmospheric windows (8–14 µm), ... -
Automated detection of COVID-19 cough
(Elsevier, 2022)Easy detection of COVID-19 is a challenge. Quick biological tests do not give enough accuracy. Success in the fight against new outbreaks depends not only on the efficiency of the tests used, but also on the cost, time ... -
Experimental study and comparison of different fully transparent laminated glass beam designs
(Springer, 2021)Laminated glass beams without metallic or polymeric reinforcements generally lack post-breakage strength and ductility. This paper aims to perform a comparative study by testing five different fully transparent laminated ... -
Innovative cryogenic Phase Change Material (PCM) based cold thermal energy storage for Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES) - Numerical dynamic modelling and experimental study of a packed bed unit
(Elsevier, 2021)Electrical energy storage represents a necessary link between sustainability goals and the enhancement of intermittent renewable energy sources penetration in electricity grids. Liquid air energy storage (LAES) is a promising ... -
An Internet of Things Platform Based on Microservices and Cloud Paradigms for Livestock
(MDPI, 2021-09-04)With the growing adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) technology in the agricultural sector, smart devices are becoming more prevalent. The availability of new, timely, and precise data offers a great opportunity to ... -
Thermal energy storage with phase change materials in solar power plants. Economic analysis
(Elsevier, 2021)Thermal energy storage (TES) increases concentrating solar power (CSP) plant capacity factors, but more important, improves dispatchability; therefore, reducing the capital cost of TES systems is very important to reduce ... -
Social Robots in Hospitals: A Systematic Review
(MDPI, 2021)Hospital environments are facing new challenges this century. One of the most important is the quality of services to patients. Social robots are gaining prominence due to the advantages they offer; in particular, several ...