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Rapid one-step biotinylation of biological and non-biological surfaces (2018)
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Henry, S., Williams, E., Barr, K., Korchagina, E., Tuzikov, A., Ilyushina, N., …Bovin, N. (2018). Rapid one-step biotinylation of biological and non-biological surfaces. Scientific Reports, 8(1), Article 2845. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-21186-3

We describe a rapid one-step method to biotinylate virtually any biological or non-biological surface. Contacting a solution of biotin-spacer-lipid constructs with a surface will form a coating within seconds on non-biological surfaces or within minu... Read More about Rapid one-step biotinylation of biological and non-biological surfaces.

Near-Field MIMO Communication Links (2018)
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Phang, S., Ivrlac, M. T., Gradoni, G., Creagh, S. C., Tanner, G., & Nossek, J. A. (2018). Near-Field MIMO Communication Links. IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems I: Regular Papers, 65(9), 3027-3036. https://doi.org/10.1109/tcsi.2018.2796305

© 2004-2012 IEEE. A procedure to achieve near-field multiple input multiple output (MIMO) communication with equally strong channels is demonstrated in this paper. This has applications in near-field wireless communications, such as Chip-to-Chip (C2C... Read More about Near-Field MIMO Communication Links.

Design of a stator for a high-speed turbo-generator with fixed permanent magnet rotor radius and volt-ampere constraints (2018)
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Fernando, N., Arumugam, P., & Gerada, C. (2018). Design of a stator for a high-speed turbo-generator with fixed permanent magnet rotor radius and volt-ampere constraints. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, 33(3), 1311-1320. https://doi.org/10.1109/TEC.2018.2804955

This paper investigates high-speed surface PM machine design for portable turbo-generator applications. The rotor radius is fixed to achieve certain optimal characteristics of the magnet retention mechanism. The basis of this paper is to design and s... Read More about Design of a stator for a high-speed turbo-generator with fixed permanent magnet rotor radius and volt-ampere constraints.

Neural network based maximum power point tracking control with quadratic boost converter for PMSG—wind energy conversion system (2018)
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Tiwari, R., Krishnamurthy, K., Neelakandan, R., Padmanaban, S., & Wheeler, P. (2018). Neural network based maximum power point tracking control with quadratic boost converter for PMSG—wind energy conversion system. Electronics, 7(2), Article 20. https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics7020020

This paper proposes an artificial neural network (ANN) based maximum power point tracking (MPPT) control strategy for wind energy conversion system (WECS) implemented with a DC/DC converter. The proposed topology utilizes a radial basis function netw... Read More about Neural network based maximum power point tracking control with quadratic boost converter for PMSG—wind energy conversion system.

An integrated converter and machine control system for MMC-based high-power drives (2018)
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Espinoza-B, M., Cárdenas, R., Clare, J., Soto-Sanchez, D., Diaz, M., Espina, E., & Hackl, C. (2019). An integrated converter and machine control system for MMC-based high-power drives. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 66(3), 2343-2354. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2018.2801839

© 2018 IEEE. The modular multilevel converter (MMC) is a promising topology for high-power drive applications. However, large voltage fluctuations can be produced in the floating capacitors when the machine operates with high stator currents at low r... Read More about An integrated converter and machine control system for MMC-based high-power drives.

Observer-based pulsed signal injection for grid impedance estimation in three phase systems (2018)
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Garcia, P., Sumner, M., Navarro-Rodríguez, Á., Guerrero, J. M., & Garcia, J. (in press). Observer-based pulsed signal injection for grid impedance estimation in three phase systems. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2018.2801784

This paper addresses the estimation of the grid impedance and the control of grid-tied converters by combining pulsed-signal injection and observer based techniques. A Luenberger based observer is used for controlling the grid-side current of an LCL... Read More about Observer-based pulsed signal injection for grid impedance estimation in three phase systems.

Dynamic functional contribution of the water channel AQP5 to the water permeability of peripheral lens fiber cells (2018)
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Petrova, R. S., Webb, K. F., Vaghefi, E., Walker, K., Schey, K. L., & Donaldson, P. J. (2018). Dynamic functional contribution of the water channel AQP5 to the water permeability of peripheral lens fiber cells. American Journal of Physiology - Cell Physiology, 314(2), C191-C201. https://doi.org/10.1152/ajpcell.00214.2017

Although the functionality of the lens water channels aquaporin 1 (AQP1; epithelium) and AQP0 (fiber cells) is well established, less is known about the role of AQP5 in the lens. Since in other tissues AQP5 functions as a regulated water channel with... Read More about Dynamic functional contribution of the water channel AQP5 to the water permeability of peripheral lens fiber cells.

Space vectors and pseudo inverse matrix methods for the radial force control in bearingless multi-sector permanent magnet machines (2018)
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Sala, G., Valente, G., Formentini, A., Papini, L., Gerada, D., Zanchetta, P., …Gerada, C. (2018). Space vectors and pseudo inverse matrix methods for the radial force control in bearingless multi-sector permanent magnet machines. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 65(9), 6912-6922. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2018.2795590

Two different approaches to characterize the torque and radial force production in a Bearingless Multi-Sector Permanent Magnet (BMSPM) machine are presented in this work. The first method consists of modelling the motor in terms of torque and force p... Read More about Space vectors and pseudo inverse matrix methods for the radial force control in bearingless multi-sector permanent magnet machines.

Automatic EMI filter design for power electronic converters oriented to high power density (2018)
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Giglia, G., Ala, G., Di Piazza, M., Giaconia, G., Luna, M., Vitale, G., & Zanchetta, P. (2018). Automatic EMI filter design for power electronic converters oriented to high power density. Electronics, 7(2), Article 9. https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics7010009

In this paper, a complete computer aided procedure based on the power density concept and aimed at the automatic design of EMI filters for power electronic converters is presented. It is rule-based, and it uses suitable databases built-up by consider... Read More about Automatic EMI filter design for power electronic converters oriented to high power density.

Learning position controls for hybrid step motors: from current-fed to full-order models (2018)
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Salis, V., Chiappinelli, N., Costabeber, A., Zanchetta, P., Bifaretti, S., Tomei, P., & Verrelli, C. M. (2018). Learning position controls for hybrid step motors: from current-fed to full-order models. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 65(8), 6120-6130. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2018.2793183

The experimental comparison of two different global learning position controls (namely, ‘adaptive learning’ and ‘repetitive learning’ controls) for hybrid step motors performing repetitive tasks has been recently presented in the literature. Related... Read More about Learning position controls for hybrid step motors: from current-fed to full-order models.

Magnetic field and torque output of packaged hydraulic torque motor (2018)
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Yan, L., Duan, Z., Zhang, Q., Niu, S., Dong, Y., & Gerada, C. (2018). Magnetic field and torque output of packaged hydraulic torque motor. Energies, 11(1), https://doi.org/10.3390/en11010134

Hydraulic torque motors are one key component in electro-hydraulic servo valves that convert the electrical signal into mechanical motions. The systematic characteristics analysis of the hydraulic torque motor has not been found in the previous resea... Read More about Magnetic field and torque output of packaged hydraulic torque motor.

Highly sensitive volatile organic compounds vapour measurements using a long period grating optical fibre sensor coated with metal organic framework ZIF-8 (2018)
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Hromadka, J., Tokay, B., Correia, R., Morgan, S. P., & Korposh, S. (2018). Highly sensitive volatile organic compounds vapour measurements using a long period grating optical fibre sensor coated with metal organic framework ZIF-8. Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 260, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.snb.2018.01.015

An optical fibre long period grating (LPG) based volatile organic compound (VOC) sensor coated with ZIF-8, a material from the zeolite imidazolate framework (ZIF) family, functional coating is presented. ZIF-8 film was deposited onto the surface of t... Read More about Highly sensitive volatile organic compounds vapour measurements using a long period grating optical fibre sensor coated with metal organic framework ZIF-8.

A switched-capacitor bidirectional DC-DC converter with wide voltage gain range for electric vehicles with hybrid energy sources (2018)
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Zhang, Y., Gao, Y., Zhou, L., & Sumner, M. (in press). A switched-capacitor bidirectional DC-DC converter with wide voltage gain range for electric vehicles with hybrid energy sources. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, PP(99), https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2017.2788436

A switched-capacitor bidirectional DC-DC converter with a high step-up/step-down voltage gain is proposed for electric vehicles (EVs) with a hybrid energy source system (HESS). The converter presented has the advantages of being a simple circuit, a r... Read More about A switched-capacitor bidirectional DC-DC converter with wide voltage gain range for electric vehicles with hybrid energy sources.

Toward robust stability of aircraft electrical power systems: using a μ-based structural singular value to analyze and ensure network stability (2017)
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Sumsurooah, S., Odavic, M., Bozhko, S., & Boroyevich, D. (2017). Toward robust stability of aircraft electrical power systems: using a μ-based structural singular value to analyze and ensure network stability. IEEE Electrification Magazine, 5(4), 62-71. https://doi.org/10.1109/MELE.2017.2757383

Transport accounts for nearly two-thirds of the global crude oil consumption and about a quarter of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (International Energy Agency 2009, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2014). The energy use and CO2 emissions in... Read More about Toward robust stability of aircraft electrical power systems: using a μ-based structural singular value to analyze and ensure network stability.

Near-field scanning and propagation of correlated low-frequency radiated emissions (2017)
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Gradoni, G., Madenoor Ramapriya, D., Creagh, S. C., Tanner, G., Baharuddin, M. H., Nasser, H., …Thomas, D. W. (2017). Near-field scanning and propagation of correlated low-frequency radiated emissions. IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility, 60(6), 2045-2048. https://doi.org/10.1109/TEMC.2017.2778046

Electromagnetic radiation from complex printed circuit boards can occur over a broad frequency bandwidth, ranging from hundreds of MHz to tens of GHz. This is becoming a critical issue for assessment of EMC and interoperability as electronic componen... Read More about Near-field scanning and propagation of correlated low-frequency radiated emissions.

A minimally invasive optical trapping system to understand cellular interactions at onset of an immune response (2017)
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Glass, D. G., McAlinden, N., Millington, O. R., & Wright, A. J. (2017). A minimally invasive optical trapping system to understand cellular interactions at onset of an immune response. PLoS ONE, 12(12), Article e0188581. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0188581

T-cells and antigen presenting cells are an essential part of the adaptive immune response system and how they interact is crucial in how the body effectively fights infection or responds to vaccines. Much of the experimental work studying interactio... Read More about A minimally invasive optical trapping system to understand cellular interactions at onset of an immune response.

Radial force control of multi-sector permanent magnet machines for vibration suppression (2017)
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Valente, G., Papini, L., Formentini, A., Gerada, C., & Zanchetta, P. (2018). Radial force control of multi-sector permanent magnet machines for vibration suppression. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 65(7), 5395-5405. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2017.2780039

Radial force control in electrical machines has been widely investigated for a variety of bearingless machines, as well as for the conventional structures featuring mechanical bearings. This paper takes advantage of the spatial distribution of the wi... Read More about Radial force control of multi-sector permanent magnet machines for vibration suppression.

Adaptive Stabilization of Uncontrolled Rectifier Based AC–DC Power Systems Feeding Constant Power Loads (2017)
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Areerak, K., Sopapirm, T., Bozhko, S., Hill, C. I., Suyapan, A., & Areerak, K. (2018). Adaptive Stabilization of Uncontrolled Rectifier Based AC–DC Power Systems Feeding Constant Power Loads. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 33(10), 8927-8935. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2017.2779541

© 2017 IEEE. It is known that, when tightly regulated, actively controlled power converters behave as constant power loads (CPLs). These loads can significantly degrade the stability of their feeder system. The loop-cancelation technique has been est... Read More about Adaptive Stabilization of Uncontrolled Rectifier Based AC–DC Power Systems Feeding Constant Power Loads.

All-optical switching based on optical fibre long period gratings modified bacteriorhodopsin (2017)
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Korposh, S., James, S., Partridge, M., Sichka, M., & Tatam, R. (in press). All-optical switching based on optical fibre long period gratings modified bacteriorhodopsin. Optics and Laser Technology, 101, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optlastec.2017.11.021

All-optical switching using an optical fibre long-period gating (LPG) modified with bacteriorhodopsin (bR) is demonstrated. The switching process is based on the photo-induced RI change of bR, which in turn changes the phase matching conditions of th... Read More about All-optical switching based on optical fibre long period gratings modified bacteriorhodopsin.

Improved Reliability of Planar Power Interconnect With Ceramic-Based Structure (2017)
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Zhang, H., Li, J., Dai, J., Corfield, M., Liu, X., Liu, Y., …Johnson, C. M. (2018). Improved Reliability of Planar Power Interconnect With Ceramic-Based Structure. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 6(1), 175-187. https://doi.org/10.1109/jestpe.2017.2758901

This paper proposes an advanced Si3N4 ceramic-based structure with through vias designed and filled with brazing alloy as a reliable interconnect solution in planar power modules. Finite element (FE) modeling and simulation were first used to predict... Read More about Improved Reliability of Planar Power Interconnect With Ceramic-Based Structure.