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Feeding Everyone: Solving the Food Crisis in Event of Global Catastrophes that Kill Crops or Obscure the Sun
Mass human starvation is currently likely if global agricultural production is dramatically reduced for several years fol
Impact of Snow and Ground Interference on Photovoltaic Electric System Performance
Assessing snow-related energy losses is necessary for accurate predictions of photovoltaic (PV) performance. A PV test pl
Substrate Release Mechanisms for Gas Metal Arc 3-D Aluminum Metal Printing
Limited material options, prohibitively expensive equipment, and high production costs currently limit the ability of sma
Distributed manufacturing with 3-D printing: a case study of recreational vehicle solar photovoltaic mounting systems
For the first time, low-cost open-source 3-D printing provides the potential for distributed manufacturing at the househo
Preparation of meta-stable phases of barium titanate by sol-hydrothermal method
Two low-cost chemical methods of sol–gel and the hydrothermal process have been strategically combined to fabricate bariu
Solar photovoltaic powered on-site ammonia production for nitrogen fertilization
Ammonia synthesis is the most important step for nitrogen-fertilizer production and consumes approximately 1% of the worl
A Review of Greenhouse Gas Emission Liabilities as the Value of Renewable Energy for Mitigating Lawsuits for Climate Change Related Damages
Anthropogenic global climate change has large and mounting negative economic impacts. Companies and nations responsible f
The Effects of PLA Color on Material Properties of 3-D Printed Components
As the number of prosumer printers has expanded rapidly, they now make up the majority of the 3-D printer market and of t
Reducing the Threat of a Nuclear Iran with Photovoltaic Technology: The Generous Solar Option
The potential instability created if Iran obtained nuclear weapons threatens global peace. If the U.S. follows the standa
Technical viability of mobile solar photovoltaic systems for indigenous nomadic communities in northern latitudes
This study assesses the viability of photovoltaic (PV) technology in northern latitudes as a part of energy supply system
Aligning Executive Incentives with Global Public Health Goals
Introduction: The World Health Organization (WHO)estimates that together tobacco and alcohol kill about 9 million people
Levelized cost of electricity for solar photovoltaic, battery and cogen hybrid systems
The technological development and economic of scale for solar photovoltaic (PV), batteries and combined heat and power (C
High-Efficiency Solar-Powered 3-D Printers for Sustainable Development
The release of the open source 3-D printer known as the RepRap (a self-Replicating Rapid prototyper) resulted in the pote
Influence of Oxygen Concentration on the Performance of Ultra-Thin RF Magnetron Sputter Deposited Indium Tin Oxide Films as a Top Electrode for Photovoltaic Devices
The opportunity for substantial efficiency enhancements of thin film hydrogenated amorphous silicon (a-Si:H) solar photov
Free and Open-source Control Software for 3-D Motion and Processing
RepRap 3-D printers and their derivatives using conventional firmware are limited by: 1) requiring technical knowledge, 2
A New Method of Preparing Highly Conductive Ultra-Thin Indium Tin Oxide for Plasmonic-Enhanced Thin Film Solar Photovoltaic Devices
A new method of preparing highly conductive ultra-thin indium tin oxide for plasmonic-enhanced thin film solar photovolta
Emerging Economic Viability of Grid Defection in a Northern Climate Using Solar Hybrid Systems
High demand for photovoltaic (PV), battery, and small-scale combined heat and power (CHP) technologies are driving a virt
The 'Fast' and 'Slow' Light Induced Defects in Diluted and Undiluted Hydrogenated Amorphous Silicon Solar Cells and Materials
Studies have been carried out on a-Si:H p-in solar cells and corresponding i-layer films fabricated with and without hydr
Light Induced Changes in Two Distinct Defect States At and Below Midgap in a-Si:H
The inconsistencies associated with the common simple method of evaluating the quality and stability of hydrogenated amor
Desarrollo de un sistema de monitoreo de radiación solar basado en un espectrómetro de amplio espectro y análisis de resultados preliminares.
Se diseñó y construyó un prototipo funcional de un sistema de medición de radiación solar (global y difusa) basado en un
Retraining Investment for U.S. Transition from Coal to Solar Photovoltaic Employment
Although coal remains the largest source of electricity in the U.S., a combination of factors is driving a decrease in pr
A Review of Technical Requirements for Plug-and-Play Solar Photovoltaic Microinverter Systems in the United States
The average American is highly supportive of solar photovoltaic (PV) technology and has the opportunity to earn a high re
Open-Source Self-Replicating 3-D Printer Factory for Small-Business Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing with 3-D printers may be a key technology enabler for entrepreneurs seeking to use disruptive inno
Alternative Foods as a Solution to Global Food Supply Catastrophes
Analysis of future food security typically focuses on managing gradual trends such as population growth, natural resource
Open-source Wax RepRap 3-D Printer for Rapid Prototyping Paper-Based Microfluidics
The open-source release of self-replicating rapid prototypers (RepRaps) has created a rich opportunity for low-cost distr
Open-source 3-D Platform for Low-cost Scientific Instrument Ecosystem
The combination of open-source software and hardware provide technically feasible methods to create low-cost, highly-cust
Global Value Chains from a 3D Printing Perspective
This paper outlines the evolution of additive manufacturing technology, culminating in 3D printing, and presents a vision
Structure-Property Relationships of Common Aluminum Weld Alloys Utilized as Feedstock for GMAW-based 3-D Metal Printing
The relationship between microstructure and properties is not widely assessed in parts produced by additive manufacturing
Free and Open Source Automated 3-D Microscope
Open-source technology not only has facilitated the expansion of the greater research community, but by lowering costs it
Integrative Risk Management for abrupt catastrophes destroying 10%- 20% of global food supply
"Global Catastrophic Risks” collectively have ~1 in 10 probability of occurring per decade. With the possible exceptions