@article{SShajahanRetal.2026, author = {S, Kasiviswanathan and Shajahan, Mohamed Iqbal and R, Bharathiraja and Murali, Arun Prasad and Benim, Ali Cemal}, title = {Comprehensive overview of phase change materials in electronics, building, and solar applications}, series = {Engineering Research Express}, volume = {8}, journal = {Engineering Research Express}, number = {3}, publisher = {IOP Publishing}, issn = {2631-8695}, doi = {10.1088/2631-8695/ae342a}, year = {2026}, abstract = {Phase change materials (PCMs) are a viable way to improve energy efficiency and thermal control in a variety of sectors. With an emphasis on their function in thermal control, this review article offers an in-depth review of PCM applications in electronics, buildings and solar energy systems. PCMs are used in electronics to control device temperatures, which lowers the risk of overheating and increases operational efficiency by 10\% to 25\%. Through latent heat storage and release in reaction to temperature changes, PCMs are incorporated into walls, floors, and roofs in building applications to improve thermal comfort and cut energy use by 15\% to 30\%. By storing thermal energy for steady power generation, PCMs increase the dependability and efficiency of solar energy systems by 8\%-20\%. This review examines the basic ideas behind PCMs, assesses various PCM (such as organic, inorganic, and eutectic PCMs), and details about real-world applications in these energy management fields. Important issues are examined, such as material compatibility, cost-effectiveness, and long-term stability. In order to maximize performance in these crucial applications, the conclusion emphasizes the need for improvements in cost-effective PCM formulations for the improved thermal conductivity (0.2-0.7 W m-1·K-1), and adaptive control systems.}, subject = {Energieeffizienz}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ReichRathjenAdam2025, author = {Reich, Marius and Rathjen, Patrick and Adam, Mario}, title = {Precomputed ML Surrogates for Energy System Design: Methodology and In-Depth Evaluation}, series = {Book of Abstracts 2025: 11th International Conference on Smart Energy Systems, 16-17 September 2025. Copenhagen}, booktitle = {Book of Abstracts 2025: 11th International Conference on Smart Energy Systems, 16-17 September 2025. Copenhagen}, editor = {Henrik, Lund and Brain Vad, Mathiesen and {\O}stergaard, Poul Alberg and Thellufsen, Jakob Zinck and Brodersen, Hans J{\o}rgen}, publisher = {Aalborg University}, address = {Aalborg}, year = {2025}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ReichPatrickAdam2024, author = {Reich, Marius and Patrick, Rathjen and Adam, Mario}, title = {Harnessing Machine Learning for Rapid Optimization: Integration of Time Series Data into Prior Approximation of Energy System Simulations}, series = {Book of Abstracts :10th International Conference on Smart Energy Systems}, booktitle = {Book of Abstracts :10th International Conference on Smart Energy Systems}, editor = {Lund, Henrik and Mathiesen, Brian Vad and {\O}stergaard, Poul Alberg and Thellufsen, Jakob Zinck and Brodersen, Hans J{\o}rgen}, publisher = {Aalborg University}, address = {Aalborg}, pages = {73}, year = {2024}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ReichPrusasAdam2023, author = {Reich, Marius and Prusas, Benedikt and Adam, Mario}, title = {Prior-Approximation of Rule-Based Energy System Simulation for Fast Design Optimization}, series = {Book of Abstracts: 9th International Conference on Smart Energy Systems. Aalborg Universitet}, booktitle = {Book of Abstracts: 9th International Conference on Smart Energy Systems. Aalborg Universitet}, editor = {Lund, Henrik and Mathiesen, Brian Vad and {\O}stergaard, Paul Alberg and Brodersen, Hans J{\o}rgen}, publisher = {Aalborg University}, address = {Aalborg}, pages = {115}, year = {2023}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{GottschaldReichAdam2023, author = {Gottschald, Jonas and Reich, Marius and Adam, Mario}, title = {Lessons Learned: On the Potentials and Challenges of a Model Predictive Controlled DHN Heat Supply}, series = {Book of Abstracts: 9th International Conference on Smart Energy Systems. Aalborg Universitet}, booktitle = {Book of Abstracts: 9th International Conference on Smart Energy Systems. Aalborg Universitet}, editor = {Lund, Henrik and Mathiesen, Brian Vad and {\O}stergaard, Paul Alberg and Brodersen, Hans J{\o}rgen}, publisher = {Aalborg University}, address = {Aalborg}, pages = {87 -- 87}, year = {2023}, language = {en} } @unpublished{DeckertSchomakerGrasmik2026, author = {Deckert, Carsten and Schomaker, Rahel M. and Grasmik, Jeanna}, title = {Universalism and Innovation: The Influence of Impartiality and Inclusiveness on National Innovativeness}, series = {Queios}, journal = {Queios}, publisher = {Qeios Ltd}, doi = {10.32388/KNI4FN}, year = {2026}, abstract = {The innovative capacity of a country is a key factor in its economic development. While classical approaches primarily emphasize technological and economic aspects, cultural and moral influences are increasingly coming into focus in research. In particular, the treatment of out-groups and the intensity of in-group preferences play a crucial role, as expressed in the societal contrast between social cohesion and individual freedom. A central aspect of this debate is the moral dimension, particularly the tension between universalism, relativism, and particularism. This study examines the impact of universalism on a country's innovativeness by situating the concept within cultural theory and analyzing it empirically. The findings provide new insights into the relationship between cultural values and innovation potential with regard to moral capital in a society.}, language = {en} } @incollection{SiekmannSteedMangarooPillayetal.2025, author = {Siekmann, Leonard and Steed, Clint Alex and Mangaroo-Pillay, Mia and Niemann, J{\"o}rg and Fussenecker, Claudia}, title = {Identifying the Industry 4.0 Skills Gap: A Comparative Analysis of Vocational Training in South Africa and Germany}, series = {Advancing Learning Factories: Enabling Future-Ready Skills. Proceedings of the 15th Conference on Learning Factories 2025, Volume 1}, volume = {Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, Bd. 1545}, booktitle = {Advancing Learning Factories: Enabling Future-Ready Skills. Proceedings of the 15th Conference on Learning Factories 2025, Volume 1}, publisher = {Springer Nature}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {9783031988790}, issn = {2367-3370}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-031-98880-6_26}, pages = {212 -- 222}, year = {2025}, subject = {Industrie 4.0}, language = {en} } @article{SulaimanSaberHasanetal.2026, author = {Sulaiman, Mohammed A. and Saber, Hindren Ali and Hasan, Hasan F. and Benim, Ali Cemal}, title = {Latent heat cold storage integrated direct evaporative cooler: A neoteric practical design for energy and water saving potential with thermal comfort improvement}, series = {Journal of Energy Storage}, volume = {143}, journal = {Journal of Energy Storage}, publisher = {Elsevier}, issn = {2352-152X}, doi = {10.1016/j.est.2025.119612}, pages = {20}, year = {2026}, subject = {Latentw{\"a}rmespeicher}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{JahrSimBatosetal.2014, author = {Jahr, Andreas and Sim, H. and Batos, Andrej and Molla, G. and Berk, V. and Villena Mart{\´i}nez, J. D.}, title = {A novel method to examine the abrasive and impact stress behavior of agricultural blades}, series = {VII Congreso Ib{\´e}rico de Agroingenier{\´i}a y Ciencias Hort{\´i}colas: innovar y producir para el futuro. Libro de actas}, booktitle = {VII Congreso Ib{\´e}rico de Agroingenier{\´i}a y Ciencias Hort{\´i}colas: innovar y producir para el futuro. Libro de actas}, isbn = {978-84-695-9055-3}, pages = {854 -- 859}, year = {2014}, abstract = {Cutting of stalk material is a core process within the whole harvesting period. During the entire harvesting, every stalk is cut at least one time. For other agricultural processes, such as grain crop harvesting or mulching of brownfields, cutting processes belong also to the main techniques. They have a significant influence on the efficiency and profitability of agricultural machines. Minimizing wear has a high level of importance regarding an environmental friendly and resource efficient agriculture. Wear during agricultural cutting processes is mainly caused due to abrasion and impact stress. Blunt and deformed blades affect the energy efficiency and the cutting quality. The increase of fuel consumption and frequent machine breakdowns with an involvement of high labor and material costs generate considerable economic losses. A consequent, methodical optimization of the wear behavior of the blades can offer a high saving potential of ecological and economic resources. The blade geometry, base material and heat respectively surface treatment substantially determine the wear resistance. Under technological and economic considerations these parameters have to be optimized. Therefore, a test method has been developed at the FMDauto in cooperation with the Ennepetaler Schneid- und M{\"a}htechnik (ESM) GmbH \& Co KG. The test bench enables to test different blades of agricultural machines under standardized and repeatable conditions. This paper presents the test bench and the results of several wear tests. The examinations of the abrasive wear and the impact stress on cutter blades are shown. Algorithms developed at FMDauto are used to analyze the results. It is carried out that further developments of the analyzing methods to describe the sharpness and disruptions of cutter blades are reasonable.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{JahrBatos2008, author = {Jahr, Andreas and Batos, Andrej}, title = {Kinematic Simulation of a loaded Truck Skip Loader - Kinematic and Kinetic Analysis of Mechanisms}, series = {Seminar: Simulation Driven Design : potential and challenges ; 12th - 13th March 2008, Wiesbaden}, booktitle = {Seminar: Simulation Driven Design : potential and challenges ; 12th - 13th March 2008, Wiesbaden}, isbn = {9781874376347}, pages = {1 -- 13}, year = {2008}, language = {de} }