Abstract High level circular use of post-consumer insulating glass units will contribute to lower the environmental and social impact insulation industry. The application various strategies for (IGU’s) is rising. product age give an indication remaining life-time IGU, but a method which includes screening technical quality needed check if IGU indeed suitable re-use on high circularity. In this ...

The purpose of this in vitro study was to compare the effect staining, glazing, and polishing on wear behavior stabilized zirconia with 5 mol% yttrium oxide (5Y-TZP) opposing 5Y-TZP, leucite-reinforced ceramic (LC), lithium disilicate (LD), microhybrid composite resin (MCR). Hemispheres 5Y-TZP were divided into six groups (n = 10) according finishing procedure: C (control), S (staining), G (gla...

This study evaluated, in vivo, the efficacy of a denture glazing material (Palaseal) in modifying plaque colonization of dentures. Ten subjects were selected and received maxillary temporary partial removable dentures, with complete acrylic palatal coverage. The right half of the fitting surface of the denture bases were glazed with Palaseal, whereas the other half was not glazed. One month aft...

Securing net-zero targets by employing sustainable materials for the built environment is highly desirable, and this can be achieved retrofitting existing non-smart windows with thermoelectric (TE) glazing, providing improved thermal performance along green electricity production. It reported that TE glazing could produce ~4000 kWh of power per year in a cold climate temperature differential ~2...

• Building energy analysis using smart and static windows were performed in Oman. Electrochromic better while Daylight illuminance control was applied. PDLC sandwiched between silver coated glass even than EC. Worldwide consumption CO 2 emissions increase yearly the building industry contributes most out of all other sectors. The residential sector provides largest portion consumption. Reducing...

This paper describes the preliminary findings of a post-occupancy evaluation campaign conducted on contemporary and energy-efficient office buildings with different façades treatments. The aim is to investigate occupants’ comfort and perceived productivity and to observe to what extent the space appearance and the façade design play a role in the ultimate user’s satisfaction and overall comfort...

When incorrectly designed, windows can be responsible for unnecessary energy consumption in a building. This may result from its dimensions, orientation and shadowing. In a moderate climate like the Portuguese, and considering an annual thermal comfort assessment of a space, if windows are under-dimensioned or overshadowed, they can contribute to the increase of heating needs. However, when ove...