The construction of more efficient houses is essential to meet the goals defined by the various Conferences on Environment and Sustainability. Planning residences aiming at lower energy consumption and greater use of ...

In mineral processing, comminution is the stage that requires the most investment, with 45% of costs associated with the consumption of grinding media during milling. Since the wear rate of these grinding media is a key ...

The antimicrobial activity of curcumin associated with photodynamic therapy is a promising treatment for skin wounds. Curcumin metal complexes increase the antimicrobial properties and bioavailability of curcumin and ...

This study presents the combination of computational fluid dynamics, design of experiments, and multi-objective optimization to assist decision-makers in selecting an ideal and feasible geometric configuration according ...

The present work aims to develop a hydrogenation-dehydrogenation (HDH) system for niobium (Nb), focusing on the design and sizing of the system. The hydrogenation of refractory metals, such as tantalum (Ta), niobium (Nb), ...

Water is an essential resource for life, yet a significant portion is wasted in urban distribution networks. In Brazil, water losses reach approximately 40%, with 60% of these attributed to physical losses, such as leaks. ...

This study evaluated projected changes in key climate variables relevant to the energy sector in South America, with a focus on Brazil, using simulations from eight CMIP6 global climate models. The study analyzed precipitation, ...

The concept of energy efficiency in Brazil is not new and has been discussed and applied for a long time. However, in recent years, this topic has gained significant prominence. Electricity is essential in all aspects of ...

The dissertation describes and analyzes the social context, the socio-technical and educacional adequacy of the academic productions of the doctoral course of the Graduate Program in Electrical Engineering (PPG-EEL) ...