Study on clothing insulation distribution between half-bodies and its effects on thermal comfort in cold environments
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2020.109796
Abstract: Abstract Clothing is important for keeping the human body warm in cold environments. In Fanger's predicted mean vote (PMV) model, clothing insulation is a single input parameter that describes the dressing status of the whole… read more here.
Keywords: insulation; clothing insulation; cold environments; insulation distribution ... See more keywords
Bioinspired Multilayer Structures for Energy-Free Passive Heating and Thermal Regulation in Cold Environments.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c12610
Abstract: Passive thermal regulation has attracted increasing interest owing to its zero-energy consumption capacity, which is expected to alleviate current crises in fossil energy and global warming. In this study, a biomimetic multilayer structure (BMS) comprising… read more here.
Keywords: thermal regulation; passive heating; cold environments; energy ... See more keywords
Ecology of cold environments: new insights of bacterial metabolic adaptation through an integrated genomic-phenomic approach
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-00876-4
Abstract: Cold environments dominate Earth’s biosphere, hosting complex microbial communities with the ability to thrive at low temperatures. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms and the metabolic pathways involved in bacterial cold-adaptation mechanisms are still not fully… read more here.
Keywords: cold environments; cold adaptation; ecology cold; adaptation ... See more keywords
Ecology and potential functions of plant-associated microbial communities in cold environments
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DOI: 10.1093/femsec/fiab161
Abstract: ABSTRACT Complex microbial communities are associated with plants and can improve their resilience under harsh environmental conditions. In particular, plants and their associated communities have developed complex adaptation strategies against cold stress. Although changes in… read more here.
Keywords: microbial communities; cold environments; ecology; plant ... See more keywords
Preparation and Application of Self-Curing Magnesium Phosphate Cement Concrete with High Early Strength in Severe Cold Environments
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DOI: 10.3390/ma13235587
Abstract: The early strength of magnesium phosphate cement (MPC) decreases sharply in severe cold environments ≤−10 °C, with the 2 h compressive strength falling to 3.5 MPa at−20 °C. Therefore, it cannot be used as a… read more here.
Keywords: strength; cold environments; phosphate cement; severe cold ... See more keywords
Microalgae from Cold Environments and Their Possible Biotechnological Applications
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DOI: 10.3390/md21050292
Abstract: Cold environments include deep ocean, alpine, and polar areas. Even if the cold conditions are harsh and extreme for certain habitats, various species have been adapted to survive in them. Microalgae are among the most… read more here.
Keywords: possible biotechnological; environments possible; microalgae cold; biotechnological applications ... See more keywords
Evaluation of Thermal Properties of 3D Spacer Technical Materials in Cold Environments using 3D Printing Technology
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DOI: 10.3390/polym11091438
Abstract: Novel materials have been recently developed for coping with various environmental factors. Generally, to improve the thermal comfort to humans in cold environments, securing an air layer is important. Therefore, this study analyzed the thermal… read more here.
Keywords: cold environments; spacer technical; properties spacer; air ... See more keywords