Developing countries encounter challenges in adopting advanced roof systems due to the
complexities associated with implementing advanced materials and techniques. This study …

In order to alleviate energy and environmental problems, this paper summarizes and
evaluates the application of waste in thermal energy storage. First, natural phase change …

Production and utilization of renewable materials receive considerable attention to achieve
the goals of carbon neutrality and carbon peaking and create a sustainable society. Phase …

Nowadays, there is a continuous increase in global energy demand, due to population
growth and economic activities. One of the crucial concerns is that buildings contribute to …

Lithium-ion battery (LIB) is an important technology for various energy storage applications,
but its thermal characteristics affect its effectiveness, life, and safety, which in serious cases …

The rising population and increasing thermal comfort expectations are expected to
exacerbate the already high HVAC use in offices, which unavoidably places a strain on …

Coconut peat (CP) is a product derived from coconut husks and it has been recognized as a
valuable resource for the removal of heavy metals, as an oil-sorbent material, and for …

This study proposes the novel concept of waste upcycling-driven zero energy building (W-
ZEB). W-ZEB aims to accelerate the development of zero-energy buildings by incorporating …

The application of phase change material (PCM) in Trombe walls (TW) can improve all-day
indoor thermal comfort. However, the heat loss via the glass is relatively large, resulting in …

This paper investigates the integration of a new bio-based phase-change material (PCM)
into walls to improve energy storage in buildings. Three PCMs with ecological and highly …