Recent Trends in Smart Packaging

Recent advances in packaging technology have given rise to the concept of intelligent packaging, which incorporates various sensing and communication capabilities to enhance product safety, quality, and consumer engagement. This paper reviews the latest trends in intelligent packaging, focusing on innovations that improve shelf-life monitoring, provide real-time information to consumers, and contribute to sustainability.

Low-Power Methodologies for MEMS-Based Shock and Vibration Sensors in Remote Monitoring – A Review

This review examines low-power techniques critical for the implementation of Micro Electromechanical Systems (MEMS)-based shock and vibration sensing systems in remote, long-term monitoring applications. The primary aim is to identify, assess, and compare strategies for reducing power consumption in sensor interfaces, signal conditioning, microcontroller units, wireless communication, and energy harvesting systems. The scope includes ultra-low-power …

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Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting Systems for Enhancing Climatic Resilience in the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka: A Case Study of Polpithigama Division, Kurunegala District

Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) systems are critical interventions for addressing water scarcity in climate-vulnerable, water-stressed regions. In Sri Lanka’s dry zone, these systems have been promoted for over two decades to support communities facing seasonal droughts and limited access to surface water. This study evaluates the performance and socio-environmental impact of RWH systems in the …

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Green Synthesis of Nanomaterials: A Sustainable Approach in Material Science: Review

Nanomaterials are commonly known as materials engineered with at least one dimension less than 100 nm in size. Due to these nanoscale dimensions, nanomaterials exhibit significantly different physicochemical properties compared to their bulk counterparts. […] This mini review critically examines “green synthesis” as a sustainable and eco-friendly approach for nanomaterial fabrication. This mini review clarifies …

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Advancing Sustainability: Exploring the Role of Innovative Engineering Materials in Addressing Environmental Challenges

Global warming is rising at an unprecedented rate. This rapid increase is primarily due to human activities and the widespread use of fossil fuels for energy. […] This research paper examines a range of sustainable engineering materials, including advanced materials, biomaterials, recycled plastics and reclaimed wood, focusing on their properties and applications. It also highlights …

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