In the realm of multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) problems, the selection of a weighting
method holds a critical role. Researchers from diverse fields have consistently employed …

Many industries around the globe are opting for environment-friendly and intelligent
solutions. In this regard, the materials and manufacturing sectors have also evolved beyond …

Engineering and technological breakthroughs in sustainability play a crucial role in reducing
carbon emissions. An important aspect of this is the active participation of enterprises in …

The worldwide population growth and its increasing affluence have led to an increase in
global building energy consumption. Therefore, developing sustainable energy storage …

Purpose This study aims to apply new modifications by changing the nonlinear logarithmic
calculation steps in the method based on the removal effects of criteria (MEREC) method …

The application of phase change materials (PCMs) in building envelopes has been
developed in past decades and many strategies have been adopted to improve the heat …

The recycling of waste plastics has been recognized as an enticing approach towards the
circular economy. The post-consumer plastic products with the incorporation of agro …

Thermal energy storage (TES) plays an important role in industrial applications with
intermittent generation of thermal energy. In particular, the implementation of latent heat …

Phase change materials are gaining more attention in building comfort applications because
of their latent heat thermal energy storage (TES) capacity. Identifying the best PCM …

Material selection is influential in product design, manufacturing, and marketing. Appropriate
material selection maximizes the performance of a product while minimizing its cost …