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Practice of reducing material used to make a product
manufacturing and construction, material efficiency refers to the practice of decreasing the amount of a particular material needed to produce a specific
Material_efficiency
Degree to which a process minimizes waste of resources
Efficiency is the often measurable ability to avoid making mistakes or wasting materials, energy, efforts, money, and time while performing a task. In
Efficiency
International standard for environment management systems
The EMAS environmental core indicator of material efficiency is: Ma: Annual mass flow of different materials used, expressed in tonnes The indicator is
Eco-Management and Audit Scheme
Eco-Management_and_Audit_Scheme
Ratio of energy extracted from sunlight in solar cells
Solar-cell efficiency is the portion of energy in sunlight that is converted into electricity by a solar cell. Efficiency, in combination with latitude
Solar-cell_efficiency
Device used to produce electricity from light
material as the active layer. Most commonly, this is a solution-processed hybrid organic-inorganic tin or lead halide based material. Efficiencies have
Solar_cell
Methodology used to improve production
manufacturing focuses on efficiency of inventory strategy to eliminate waste and enhance productivity, Lean manufacturing uses efficiency in its system setups
Lean_manufacturing
Environmentally responsible construction principles
is derived: siting and structure design efficiency, energy efficiency, water efficiency, materials efficiency, indoor environmental quality enhancement
Green_building
Measurement of resource allocation
In a business context, operational efficiency is a measurement of resource allocation and can be defined as the ratio between an output gained from the
Operational_efficiency
Maximizing effect while minimizing waste
Resource efficiency is the maximising of the supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order
Resource_efficiency
value units, or health outcomes, with inputs like cost, time, or material. Efficiency can be reported then as a ratio of outputs to inputs or a comparison
Health_care_efficiency
Work done divided by heat provided
Engine efficiency of thermal engines is the relationship between the total energy contained in the fuel, and the amount of energy used to perform useful
Engine_efficiency
Property of photosensitive devices
"good" material avoids charge recombination. Charge recombination causes a drop in the external quantum efficiency. The ideal quantum efficiency graph
Quantum_efficiency
US government agency
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was an initiative by the second Trump administration in the United States. It was first suggested to Donald
Department of Government Efficiency
Department_of_Government_Efficiency
Substances which absorb radio frequency energy
In materials science, radiation-absorbent material (RAM) is a material which has been specially designed and shaped to absorb incident radio frequency
Radiation-absorbent_material
Type of solar power cell
Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research, focuses on the development of CdTe solar cells on flexible substrates and demonstrated cell efficiencies of 13.5%
Cadmium telluride photovoltaics
Cadmium_telluride_photovoltaics
Process of heating an electrically conducting object by electromagnetic induction
induction heating in this process is significantly greater energy and material efficiency as well as a higher degree of safety when compared with other additive
Induction_heating
Maximum theoretical efficiency of a solar cell
physics, the radiative efficiency limit (also known as the detailed balance limit, Shockley–Queisser limit, Shockley–Queisser efficiency limit or SQ limit)
Shockley–Queisser_limit
Efficiency leads to increased demand
increase the efficiency of a resource's use lead to a rise, rather than a fall, in total consumption of that resource. Greater efficiency reduces the amount
Jevons_paradox
Efficiency of charge transfer in an electrochemical reaction
Faraday efficiency (also called faradaic efficiency, faradaic yield, coulombic efficiency, or current efficiency) describes the efficiency with which
Faraday_efficiency
Alternative to silicon-based photovoltaics
produce and simple to manufacture. Solar-cell efficiencies of laboratory-scale devices using these materials have increased from 3.8% in 2009 to 27% in 2025
Perovskite_solar_cell
Ratio between the useful output and the input of a machine
Energy conversion efficiency (η) is the ratio between the useful output of an energy conversion machine and the input, in energy terms. The input, as well
Energy_conversion_efficiency
Measure of efficiency in aerospace engineering
and spacecraft design, overall propulsion system efficiency η {\displaystyle \eta } is the efficiency with which the energy contained in a vehicle's fuel
Propulsive_efficiency
Lightweight, precast building material
resource efficiency of autoclaved aerated concrete allows AAC to have a lower environmental impact than conventional concrete, from raw material processing
Autoclaved_aerated_concrete
Technique for coating flat substrates
pre-metered thickness control, non-contact coating mechanism, high material efficiency, scalability of coating areas and throughput speeds, and roll-to-roll
Slot-die_coating
When production relates to consumer preferences in an economy
view of the Pareto efficiency measurement method, it is difficult to use in actual operation, including the use of human and material resources, which is
Allocative_efficiency
Materials whose temperature variance leads to voltage change
thermoelectric systems is determined by the device efficiency. This is determined by the material's electrical conductivity (σ), thermal conductivity (κ)
Thermoelectric_materials
Methods for higher energy efficiency
Efficient energy use, or energy efficiency, is the process of reducing the amount of energy required to provide products and services. There are many technologies
Efficient_energy_use
Natural materials that are not as commonly used as building materials
the environment, while increasing the efficiency and adaptability of the structures. Alternative natural materials have existed for quite some time but
Alternative_natural_materials
care efficiency measures compare delivery system outputs, such as physician visits, RVU's, or health outcomes, with inputs like cost, time, or material. Efficiency
Health care efficiency measures
Health_care_efficiency_measures
Device that converts heat flux into electrical energy
temperature difference across that material is given by the Seebeck coefficient (S). The efficiency of a given material to produce a thermoelectric power
Thermoelectric_generator
Efficiency factor is a ratio of some measure of performance to an expected value. In data communications, the factor is the ratio of the time to transmit
Efficiency_factor
Additive process used to make a 3D object
components. Additive manufacturing has not yet reached its theoretical material efficiency potential of 97%, but it may get closer as the technology continues
3D_printing
Filtration Efficiency or BFE is a measurement of a respirator material's resistance to penetration of bacteria. Results are reported as percent efficiency and
Bacterial filtration efficiency
Bacterial_filtration_efficiency
Measurement scale for the effectiveness of air filters
large pressure drop the dense filter material causes. Experiments indicate that less obstructive, medium-efficiency filters of MERV 7 to 13 are almost as
Minimum efficiency reporting value
Minimum_efficiency_reporting_value
Wavy brick wall
of the crinkle crankle to topple. The mathematical basis for this material efficiency involves the calculation of the wall's arc length. Modeled after
Crinkle_crankle_wall
Topic relating to sustainability science
advantage. According to the WBCSD, critical aspects of eco-efficiency are: A reduction in the material intensity of goods or services; A reduction in the energy
Eco-efficiency
Belgian architect and engineer (1948–2026)
approach, investigating new ways of construction focused on efficiency between the material, the shape, the function, and the energy needed in the making
Philippe_Samyn
Efficiency standard of air filters
HEPA (/ˈhɛpə/, high efficiency particulate air, or high efficiency particulate arresting) is an efficiency standard of air filters. A HEPA filter is an
HEPA
Form of thermal efficiency
Fuel efficiency (or fuel economy) is a form of thermal efficiency, meaning the ratio of effort to result of a process that converts chemical potential
Fuel_efficiency
Assembly of photovoltaic cells used to generate electricity
especially among third-generation PV materials, as of 2023 some thin-film solar cells have reached efficiencies of up to 29.1% for single-junction thin-film
Solar_panel
curtain of material spanning the width of the drum, helping to maximize the efficiency of heat transfer. Depending on the needs of the material and the process
Flights_(rotary_dryer)
Type of second-generation solar cell
third-generation solar materials–materials with the potential to overcome theoretical efficiency limits for traditional solid-state materials. In 1991, the first
Thin-film_solar_cell
Method to produce electricity from solar radiation
to an efficiency of approximately 10% or less. While typical TEGs have a low conversion efficiency, ongoing research in thermoelectric materials such as
Photovoltaics
Items associated with recreational drug use
combustion during inactive periods. Some designs also aim to improve material efficiency, reduce side-stream smoke, and provide a more consistent smoking
Drug_paraphernalia
also composition-dependent and influences the extraction efficiency of photons from the material. Group III elemental semiconductors, (B) Group IV elemental
List of semiconductor materials
List_of_semiconductor_materials
Video compression format, succeeds H.264/MPEG-4 AVC
High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC), also known as H.265 and MPEG-H Part 2, is a patent-encumbered video compression standard designed as part of the MPEG-H
High_Efficiency_Video_Coding
Portrayal of sexual subject matter
called porn, porno, and XXX, pronounced "triple X") is sexually suggestive material, such as a picture, video, text, or audio, intended for sexual arousal
Pornography
manufacturers on efficiency classification, with three efficiency classes: Eff 1 for High Efficiency Eff 2 for Standard Efficiency Eff 3 for Low Efficiency The term
Premium_efficiency
Practical physics application
loss of efficiency of the device or sudden failure. The wavelength of the light emitted is a function of the band gap of the semiconductor material used;
Light-emitting_diode_physics
Solar power cell with multiple band gaps from different materials
semiconducting materials allows the absorbance of a broader range of wavelengths, improving the cell's sunlight to electrical energy conversion efficiency. Traditional
Multi-junction_solar_cell
in November 2000. As attention to material resources and environmental impacts grew, Motiva added material efficiency to its core activities in the late
Motiva_Oy
Performance measure of a device that uses thermal energy
In thermodynamics, the thermal efficiency ( η t h {\displaystyle \eta _{\rm {th}}} ) is a dimensionless performance measure of a device that uses thermal
Thermal_efficiency
Diode that emits light from an organic compound
triplet states and improving the internal efficiency. Indium tin oxide (ITO) is commonly used as the anode material. It is transparent to visible light and
OLED
Efficiency of energy transfer from one trophic level to next
efficiency is the efficiency with which energy is transferred from one trophic level to the next. It is determined by a combination of efficiencies relating
Ecological_efficiency
Substance with high latent heat of melting or solidifying
efficiency of 89.3%. High-performance PCM development Recent research has focused on enhancing the efficiency and stability of PCMs through material innovations
Phase-change_material
Type of photovoltaic
of materials, usually on the order of hundreds of nanometers. The main disadvantages associated with organic photovoltaic cells are low efficiency, low
Organic_solar_cell
Maximum possible efficiency of electrical power from sunlight
therefore subject to the thermodynamic efficiency limit. Photons with an energy below the band gap of the absorber material cannot generate an electron-hole
Thermodynamic efficiency limit
Thermodynamic_efficiency_limit
Architecture designed to minimize environmental impact
minimizing their negative environmental impact by enhancing efficiency, reducing material and energy consumption, and minimizing the disturbance to the
Sustainable_architecture
Monthly commercial magazine about British naturism
form, Health & Efficiency became an early champion of their cause through publishing their letters, articles and photos. Later, this material occupied a greater
H&E_naturist
Alloy with higher durability than normal metals
Superalloy manufacturing often employs powder metallurgy because of its material efficiency - typically much less waste metal must be machined away from the
Superalloy
Accumulation of clothing fibres, etc.
accumulations of textile fibers, hair and other materials, usually found on and around clothing. Certain materials used in the manufacture of clothing, such
Lint_(material)
Research institute in Germany
expertise in materials science, the institute bridges the gap between the behavior and properties of materials and the functionality, efficiency, safety and
Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials
Fraunhofer_Institute_for_Mechanics_of_Materials
Reading ability test
require a lot of materials (i.e. stopwatch, pencil, and stimulus cards) and can be administered by teachers and aides. Test Of Word Efficiency (TOWRE) was
Test of Word Reading Efficiency
Test_of_Word_Reading_Efficiency
Semiconductor chemical compound used in solar cells
crust; see Abundances of the elements (data page)). Through improved material efficiency and increased PV recycling systems, the CdTe PV industry has the
Cadmium_telluride
Flexible container made of paper
on 2017-04-14. Retrieved 2017-05-28 – via www.youtube.com. "High material efficiency". www.eurosac.org. Archived from the original on 2021-06-24. Retrieved
Paper_bag
Movement intended to eliminate "waste" in all areas of life
The efficiency movement was a major movement in the United States, Britain and other industrial nations in the early 20th century that sought to identify
Efficiency_movement
Material of moderate electrical conductivity
A semiconductor is a material with electrical conductivity between that of a conductor and an insulator. Its conductivity can be modified by adding impurities
Semiconductor
Type of solar furnace with a tower receiving focused light
with quartzite thermal fillers and oxygen blankets will improve material efficiency and reduce costs further. Some concentrating solar power (CSP) towers
Solar_power_tower
Type of solar cell based on quantum dot devices
where a variety of materials are used to improve efficiency by harvesting multiple portions of the solar spectrum. As of 2022, efficiency exceeds 18.1%. Quantum
Quantum_dot_solar_cell
Type of rechargeable battery
lithium ions, reducing the overall charge and discharge efficiency of the electrode material. as a decomposition product, various SEI-forming additives
Lithium-ion_battery
Ecological metric
The photosynthetic efficiency (i.e. oxygenic photosynthesis efficiency) is the fraction of light energy converted into chemical energy during photosynthesis
Photosynthetic_efficiency
System that converts heat or thermal energy to mechanical work
thermodynamic efficiencies of various heat engines focus on increasing the temperature of the source, within material limits. The maximum theoretical efficiency of
Heat_engine
Reduction in energy and resource consumption
reducing living spaces, driving smaller cars and car sharing as material efficiency, while they would be more traditionally viewed as sufficiency. Sufficiency
Eco-sufficiency
Storage efficiency is the ability to store and manage data that consumes the least amount of space with little to no impact on performance; resulting in
Storage_efficiency
Chromotography used to analyze proteins
the end product varies depending the type and amount of starting material, efficiency of separation, and selectivity of the purification resin. The ultimate
Fast protein liquid chromatography
Fast_protein_liquid_chromatography
Semiconductor light source
than green LEDs produced with non-nitride material systems, but practical devices still exhibit efficiency too low for high-brightness applications. With
Light-emitting_diode
Property of an algorithm
algorithmic efficiency is a property of an algorithm which relates to the amount of computational resources used by the algorithm. Algorithmic efficiency can
Algorithmic_efficiency
lineup(including G5, G6) received Intertek's Resource Efficiency certification for material efficiency, recyclability, repairability, and energy savings,
Sustainable_electronics
Direct conversion process from heat to electricity via photons
solar cells, their efficiencies tend to be low. Offsetting this through the use of multi-junction cells based on non-silicon materials is common, but generally
Thermophotovoltaic energy conversion
Thermophotovoltaic_energy_conversion
Material which is used for construction purposes
and optimize the use of new materials and up-to-date technologies, ongoing research is being undertaken to improve efficiency, productivity and competitiveness
Building_material
Specific type of graphic flow diagram
diagram in 1898 in a classic figure (see diagram) showing the energy efficiency of a steam engine. The original charts in black and white displayed just
Sankey_diagram
Chemical compound
exhibited the highest thermoelectric material efficiency, measured by the unitless ZT parameter, of any known material (~2.62 at 923 K along the b axis and
Tin_selenide
Statistic for comparing the overall value of a basketball player
statistical benchmark for comparing the overall value of players is called efficiency. It is a composite basketball statistic that is derived from basic individual
Efficiency_(basketball)
Engine in which fuel combusts with an oxidizer
have had two major problems—poor breathing (volumetric efficiency) and low thermal efficiency. However, new designs are being introduced that seek to
Internal_combustion_engine
Applies an electric current to heat or cool materials
effect of different material combinations is commonly compared using a figure of merit known as ZT, a measure of the system's efficiency. The equation for
Thermoelectric_heat_pump
Ratio of the output to input power of a machine
In mechanical engineering, mechanical efficiency is a dimensionless ratio that measures the efficiency of a mechanism or machine in transforming the power
Mechanical_efficiency
maintaining high power conversion efficiency. Designing circular economy-compatible recycling processes for energy materials is essential for sustainable deployment
Energy_materials
Electricity-induced chemical reaction
fuels (e.g. steam reforming). Maximizing the electrical efficiency and minimizing the material cost of electrolysis is a key research problem in contemporary
Electrolysis_of_water
substantial improvements in energy efficiency for buildings. Cork is a lightweight, reusable, and biodegradable material that is harvested every 9–12 years
Cork_thermal_insulation
trowel - Masonry veneer - Mass concrete - Master builder - Material efficiency - Material passport - Mathematical tile - Mechanical connections - Mechanical
Index of construction articles
Index_of_construction_articles
wood-based panels. EPF members participate in research consortia on material efficiency, panel recycling and bio-based adhesives, often supported by EU research
European_Panel_Federation
Electric convertible sports car (2008–2012)
on the model. It has a top speed of 125 mph (201 km/h). The Roadster's efficiency, as of September 2008[update], was reported as 120 miles per gallon gasoline
Tesla Roadster (first generation)
Tesla_Roadster_(first_generation)
Type of thin-film solar cell
previously created hole in the material before reaching the p–n junction. These effects produce an upper limit on the efficiency of silicon solar cells, currently
Dye-sensitized_solar_cell
High Efficiency through Full Spectrum Utilization. CRC Press. ISBN 978-1-4200-3386-1. Conibeer, G. (2007). "Third-generation photovoltaics". Materials Today
Third-generation photovoltaic cell
Third-generation_photovoltaic_cell
the material flow in Brazil's mortar and concrete supply chain concluded that in terms of material use efficiency, the ratio of product to material consumption
Material_flow_management
Chemical compound
signals. Gallium arsenide is an important semiconductor material for high-cost, high-efficiency solar cells and is used for single-crystalline thin-film
Gallium_arsenide
Discussing what form of transport is the most fuel efficient and economical
The energy efficiency in transport is the useful travelled distance, of passengers, goods or any type of load; divided by the total energy put into the
Energy efficiency in transport
Energy_efficiency_in_transport
High purity form of silicon
makes this variety of material attractive for photovoltaic production. Grain size has been shown to have an effect on the efficiency of polycrystalline solar
Polycrystalline_silicon
Type of thin-film photovoltaic cell
with efficiencies around 20% have been claimed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science
Copper indium gallium selenide solar cell
Copper_indium_gallium_selenide_solar_cell
Fuel cell that produces electricity by oxidization
material; the SOFC has a solid oxide or ceramic electrolyte. Advantages of this class of fuel cells include high combined heat and power efficiency,
Solid_oxide_fuel_cell
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Boy/Male
Hindu
Bird, Uncle of kauravas (Younger brother of Gandhari; maternal uncle of Duryodhana; An expert dice player.)
Boy/Male
Indian
Maternal Uncle of God Krishna
Biblical
paternal; that pursues the steps of his father
Boy/Male
Tamil
Bird, Uncle of kauravas (Younger brother of Gandhari; maternal uncle of Duryodhana; An expert dice player.)
Male
African
materials for building.
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Material
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Musk; A Fragrant Material
Girl/Female
Arabic, Assamese, Bengali, Celebrity, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Muslim, Oriya, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu
Musk; A Fragrant Material; Earth; Scented with Musk; Scented; Fragrant
Boy/Male
Hindu
Victor in war, A hero, Soldier, Of a king of the kekayas and maternal uncle of Bharata
Boy/Male
Arabic, Indian, Iranian, Muslim, Parsi
Paternal
Girl/Female
Tamil
Chithragandha | சிதà¯à®°à®•ஂதா
A fragrant material
Chithragandha | சிதà¯à®°à®•ஂதா
Boy/Male
Tamil
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Victor in war, A hero, Soldier, Of a king of the kekayas and maternal uncle of Bharata
Yudhajith | யà¯à®¤à®¾à®œà¯€à®¤
Girl/Female
Tamil
Chitragandha | சிதà¯à®°à®•ஂதா
A fragrant material
Chitragandha | சிதà¯à®°à®•ஂதா
Girl/Female
Afghan, Arabic, Indian, Iranian, Latin, Muslim, Parsi, Sindhi
Dry Earth; Detached; Free of Material Things; Noble; Freedom; Princess
Boy/Male
Muslim
Paternal
Boy/Male
Biblical
Paternal; that pursues the steps of his father.
Girl/Female
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Lady of Maternal Family
Girl/Female
Indian
A fragrant material
Boy/Male
Tamil
Yudhajit | யà¯à®¤à®¾à®œà®¿à®¤
Victor in war, A hero, Soldier, Of a king of the kekayas and maternal uncle of Bharata
Yudhajit | யà¯à®¤à®¾à®œà®¿à®¤
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sindhi, Telugu
A Fragrant Material
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Hebrew
(× Ö·×—Ö²×œÖ¸×”) Hebrew name NACHALA means "inheritance" or "territory."
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Marilyn, MERILYN means "rebel-lake."
Girl/Female
Hindu
Goddess of gold, Daughter
Girl/Female
Muslim
Victorious peace
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Traditional
Wild Wind
Male
Hungarian
Hungarian form of Greek Benediktos, BENEDEK means "blessed."Â
Girl/Female
Muslim
She was a companion
Boy/Male
Irish
from Sean.
Boy/Male
Anglo, Australian, German, Turkish
Fierce Stronghold
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sindhi, Telugu
Endorsement
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n.
The substance or matter of which anything is made or may be made.
a.
Of or pertaining to a lover or to love making; amatory; as, amatorial verses.
a.
Of or pertaining to a father; fatherly; showing the disposition of a father; guiding or instructing as a father; as, paternal care.
v. t.
To form from matter; to materialize.
a.
Directed to the side; as, a lateral view of a thing.
a.
Of or pertaining to a mother; becoming to a mother; motherly; as, maternal love; maternal tenderness.
a.
Of no substantial consequence; without weight or significance; unimportant; as, it is wholly immaterial whether he does so or not.
a.
Having a body; consisting of, or pertaining to, a material body or substance; material; -- opposed to spiritual or immaterial.
n.
A patrial noun. Thus Romanus, a Roman, and Troas, a woman of Troy, are patrial nouns, or patrials.
adv.
In an important manner or degree; essentaily; as, it materially concern us to know the real motives of our actions.
a.
Consisting of matter; not spiritual; corporeal; physical; as, material substance or bodies.
n.
That in a complex system which constitutes the materials, or instruments employed, in distinction from the personnel, or men; as, the baggage, munitions, provisions, etc., of an army; or the buildings, libraries, and apparatus of a college, in distinction from its officers.
a.
See Manorial.
a.
Of or pertaining to the sides; as, the lateral walls of a house; the lateral branches of a tree.
a.
Not material; immaterial.
a.
Received or derived from a father; hereditary; as, a paternal estate.
a.
Rising aloft in air; high; lofty; as, aerial spires.
a.
Growing, forming, or existing in the air, as opposed to growing or existing in earth or water, or underground; as, aerial rootlets, aerial plants.
a.
Of or pertaining to an artery, or the arteries; as, arterial action; the arterial system.