Solving the matter of traditional energy consumption and finding the proper alternative
resources are vital keys to a sustainable development policy. In recent years, many different …

Building envelope insulation is crucial for an energy-efficient and comfortable indoor
environment because the envelope accounts for 50–60% of total heat gain/loss in a …

Buildings are responsible for over 40% of total US energy use, of which about 40% is
directly related to the operation of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems …

Energy saving has become a strategic goal in the whole world, that will lead to protect the
environment and conserve natural resources. The energy consumption in buildings for …

The enhancement of energy performance of buildings has become a pillar of energy
policies. The main target is the cut of energy consumption to reduce buildings footprint. This …

Daytime passive radiative cooling is a promising electricity-free pathway for cooling
terrestrial buildings. Current research interest in this cooling strategy mainly lies in tailoring …

The unique properties and practical utility of carbon-based materials have transformed the
modern scientific fields of electrical energy storage (EES), environmental science, and …

Maintaining healthy and comfortable indoors through passive ways is challenging due to the
changing and extreme climatic conditions. The aim of this work is to review the thermal …

As a new kind of artificial material developed in recent decades, metamaterials exhibit novel
performance and the promising application potentials in the field of practical engineering …

Silica aerogels hold remarkable properties, particularly their translucence/transparency and
extremely low thermal conductivity and density, for buildings thermal insulation purpose …