Materials for Sustainable Building – Page 4

Ag Nanoparticles as Low Emissivity Coating Materials for Window Glazing Applications

Gao T., Jelle B.P., Norwegian University of Science and Technology, NO

We communicate here the application of Ag nanoparticles as low-e coating materials, which may bridge the vast effort on the synthesis of metallic nanoparticles and the great potential of improving the energy feature of building [...]

Thin-shell Concrete Structures for Low Embodied and Operating Energy and Durability

Leighty B., Alaska Applied Sciences, Inc., US

Thin-shell concrete structures offer: 1. Low construction and life-cycle cost 2. Low embodied and operating energy 3. Durability 4. Earth-sheltering compatibility 5. Seismic, storm, and flood endurance 6. Minimum materials volume 7. Rapid shell construction [...]

An inkjet printed NO2 sensor operating under room temperature and low humidity environment

Wang W., Su Y-C, Chuang W-Y, Lin C-T, Wu W-J, National Taiwan University, TW

A room temperature operation NO2 sensor base on polypyrrole (PPy) /AZO (5% Al-doped ZnO) sensing material was developed. For the environmental monitoring, the ambient factor effect for NO2 detection was further discussed. Based on the [...]

Photocatalytic activity of commercial TiO2 oxides in the oxidation reaction of nitric oxide

Luévano-Hipólito E., Martínez-de la Cruz A., López-Gallegos V.M., Garza-del Bosque H., Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, MX

In this work will be explored the potential application of six commercial titanium oxides with different crystalline structures to act as an efficient photocatalyst in the conversion reaction of NOx gases to innocuous products as [...]

The Utilization of Electrochromic Materials for Smart Window Applications in Energy-Efficient Buildings

Jelle B.P., Gao T., SINTEF Building and Infrastructure / Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), NO

The utilization of electrochromic materials (ECM) and windows (ECW) for smart window applications in energy-efficient buildings has a large potential. The ECWs are able to regulate the solar radiation throughput by application of an external [...]

Materials for Green Building

Using Proton Exchange Membranes (PEMs) to Revolutionize Refrigeration

Bahar B., Xergy Inc, US

Xergy utilizes proprietary technology to create the most efficient and greenest compressor system for refrigeration applications. Kuel-Cell(TM) technology has it’s roots in fuel cell technology and biomimicry and utilizes the greenest possible refrigerant, water. With [...]

High Efficiency Nanofiber Reflectors for Lighting Applications

Lynn Davis J., RTI International, US

Nanofibers are an advanced optical media that can deliver extremely high reflectance values over large areas. The materials are made in high volumes in a roll-to-roll process using known spinning technologies. Nanofiber reflectors are particularly [...]

Technology Prioritization: Transforming the U.S. Building Stock to Embrace Energy Efficiency

Abdelaziz O., Abramson A., Phelan P., U.S. Department of Energy, US

The U.S. Buildings sector is responsible for about 40% of the national energy expenditures. This is mainly due to wasteful use of resources and practices lacking energy efficiency consideration. This paper discusses the role of [...]

Life Cycle Assessment of a Nano TiO2 Coating Self-Cleaning Float Glass

Pini M., University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, IT

Ecodesign of nanoTiO2 self-cleaning float glasses with the LCA (life Cycle Assessment) methodology.