Personal thermal management (PTM) is a promising approach for maintaining the thermal
comfort zone of the human body while minimizing the energy consumption of indoor …

A very large amount of fly ash is generated from coal combustion, and the high value-added
and efficient utilization conversion of this solid waste into a resource remains an issue to be …

The proliferation of electronic equipment and wireless communication technology has
resulted in great convenience while simultaneously giving rise to the issue of …

Geopolymers, possessing a semi-crystalline three-dimensional inorganic network generated
by the dissolution and reaction of a solid alumino-silicate source with an activating solution …

Transition to the circular economy requires the implementation of recycling and reuse routes
for waste products. This research addresses one of the leading emerging areas, ie, the …

Continuing increase in energy consumption and environmental pollution are some of the
main challenges of the 21st century. One of the approaches to overcome these challenges is …

Personal thermal management, including warming, cooling, and adaptive thermoregulation
of human body, is critical to the comfort and performance of individuals in daily life. Most …

Nanograins and pores, as two common microstructural defects, are capable to impede
phonon transport. However, thus far, the stability of nanograins at elevated temperature and …

In this study, the influence of sintering temperature and hold time on densification,
mechanical properties, and microstructural characteristics of 17–4 PH stainless steel …

Rare‐earth (RE) monosilicates are promising candidates as environmental barrier coating
(EBC) materials for ceramic matrix composites for aerospace applications. Five rare‐earth …