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Implementation and Analysis of an Efficient Soft-Switching Battery Wireless Charger with Re-Configurable Rectifier (2023)
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Wang, Y., Liu, H., Wheeler, P., & Wu, F. (2024). Implementation and Analysis of an Efficient Soft-Switching Battery Wireless Charger with Re-Configurable Rectifier. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 71(5), 4640-4651. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2023.3283681

To significantly reduce switching loss of the high frequency inverter in battery wireless charger (BWC), improve the soft-switching stability and system reliability, a novel soft-switching BWC with low loss auxiliary network and reconfigurable rectif... Read More about Implementation and Analysis of an Efficient Soft-Switching Battery Wireless Charger with Re-Configurable Rectifier.

High Step-Up Dual-Switch X-Source DC-DC Converters Integrating Various Capacitor-Winding-Diode Voltage-Double Technology (2023)
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Ji, Y., Geng, L., Liu, H., & wheeler, P. (2024). High Step-Up Dual-Switch X-Source DC-DC Converters Integrating Various Capacitor-Winding-Diode Voltage-Double Technology. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 71(5), 4607-4617. https://doi.org/10.1109/tie.2023.3283696

In this article, a new class of high step-up dual-switch X-source dc–dc converters integrating various capacitor-winding-diode voltage-double technology is presented, which are parallel-winding dual-switch X-source dc–dc converters, series-winding du... Read More about High Step-Up Dual-Switch X-Source DC-DC Converters Integrating Various Capacitor-Winding-Diode Voltage-Double Technology.

Load introduction and transfer mechanism of K-type CFST circular section connections (2023)
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Song, S., Chen, J., Liu, J., & Wang, F. (2023). Load introduction and transfer mechanism of K-type CFST circular section connections. Journal of Building Engineering, 75, Article 106954. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.106954

This paper investigates the mechanism of load introduction and transfers for K-type concrete-filled steel tubular (CFST) circular section connections experimentally and numerically. Six K-type CFST connections were tested. Three-dimensional finite el... Read More about Load introduction and transfer mechanism of K-type CFST circular section connections.

New Standard for Metal Powder Bed Fusion Surface Texture Measurement and Characterisation (2023)
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Thompson, A., Newton, L., & Leach, R. (2023). New Standard for Metal Powder Bed Fusion Surface Texture Measurement and Characterisation. Metrology, 3(2), 237-245. https://doi.org/10.3390/metrology3020013

As metal additive manufacturing has been increasingly accepted as a viable method of industrial manufacture, there has been a significant uptake in manufacturers wishing to verify and test their parts through analysis of part surface. However, variou... Read More about New Standard for Metal Powder Bed Fusion Surface Texture Measurement and Characterisation.

An approach for energy management of renewable energy sources using electric vehicles and heat pumps in an integrated electricity grid system (2023)
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Dik, A., Kutlu, C., Omer, S., Boukhanouf, R., Su, Y., & Riffat, S. (2023). An approach for energy management of renewable energy sources using electric vehicles and heat pumps in an integrated electricity grid system. Energy and Buildings, 294, Article 113261. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2023.113261

The demand for electricity has been increasing worldwide and it is predicted that this trend will be particularly reinforced in developing countries by the gradual electrification of the transport sector and heat generation in buildings. The energy... Read More about An approach for energy management of renewable energy sources using electric vehicles and heat pumps in an integrated electricity grid system.

Fast Assessment of Rotor Barrier Dimensional Allowances in Synchronous Reluctance Machines (2023)
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Madariaga, C., Gallardo, C., Tapia, J. A., Jara, W., Escobar, A., & Degano, M. (2023). Fast Assessment of Rotor Barrier Dimensional Allowances in Synchronous Reluctance Machines. IEEE Access, 11, 58349-58358. https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2023.3284753

Tolerance analysis on synchronous reluctance machines (SynRM) is mandatory if accurate refinements of the rotor structure are adopted, a must for low-ripple applications However, the impact of manufacturing/dimensional tolerances or material degradat... Read More about Fast Assessment of Rotor Barrier Dimensional Allowances in Synchronous Reluctance Machines.

Design of cold-formed high strength steel rectangular hollow section T-joints under post-fire conditions (2023)
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Pandey, M., & Young, B. (2023). Design of cold-formed high strength steel rectangular hollow section T-joints under post-fire conditions. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 208, Article 107941. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2023.107941

A comprehensive numerical investigation looking into the static post-fire structural performance of cold-formed high strength steel (CFHSS) T-joints is presented in this paper. The braces and chords of T-joints were made of square and rectangular hol... Read More about Design of cold-formed high strength steel rectangular hollow section T-joints under post-fire conditions.

Corrosion properties of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose on metal surface base on molecular dynamics simulation (2023)
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Xu, Z., Zhao, Y., Yan, Y., & Zhang, H. (2023). Corrosion properties of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose on metal surface base on molecular dynamics simulation. Computational Materials Science, 228, Article 112295. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.commatsci.2023.112295

Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (SCMC) is an effective corrosion inhibitor that provides good protection to metal surfaces. This study investigates the corrosion inhibition properties of SCMC on Fe, Cu, and Al using molecular dynamics simulations. The... Read More about Corrosion properties of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose on metal surface base on molecular dynamics simulation.

Additively Manufactured Winding Design for Thermal Improvement of an Oil-cooled Axial Flux Permanent Magnet Machine (2023)
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Tan, H., Fan, X., Li, D., Zou, T., Kong, W., Wang, R., …Qu, R. (2023). Additively Manufactured Winding Design for Thermal Improvement of an Oil-cooled Axial Flux Permanent Magnet Machine. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, https://doi.org/10.1109/TTE.2023.3282213

This article proposes a new additively manufactured winding with integrated heat sinks to improve thermal performance of an oil-cooled yokeless and segmented armature (YASA) axial flux permanent magnet machines. The heat sinks featuring pin-fin struc... Read More about Additively Manufactured Winding Design for Thermal Improvement of an Oil-cooled Axial Flux Permanent Magnet Machine.

Agent-based manufacturing — review and expert evaluation (2023)
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Pulikottil, T., Estrada-Jimenez, L. A., Ur Rehman, H., Mo, F., Nikghadam-Hojjati, S., & Barata, J. (2023). Agent-based manufacturing — review and expert evaluation. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 127(5-6), 2151-2180. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-023-11517-8

The advent of smart manufacturing and the exposure to a new generation of technological enablers have revolutionized the way manufacturing process is carried out. Cyber-Physical Production Systems (CPPS) are introduced as main actors of this manufact... Read More about Agent-based manufacturing — review and expert evaluation.

Exploring Immersive Co-Design: Comparing Human Interaction in Real and Virtual Elevated Urban Spaces in London (2023)
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Ehab, A., & Heath, T. (2023). Exploring Immersive Co-Design: Comparing Human Interaction in Real and Virtual Elevated Urban Spaces in London. Sustainability, 15(12), Article 9184. https://doi.org/10.3390/su15129184

Virtual reality (VR) technology has the potential to revolutionize public engagement in the design of urban projects, leading to more sustainable and inclusive environments. This research scrutinizes this potential through a study of elevated urban s... Read More about Exploring Immersive Co-Design: Comparing Human Interaction in Real and Virtual Elevated Urban Spaces in London.

Precision Denavit–Hartenberg Parameter Calibration for Industrial Robots Using a Laser Tracker System and Intelligent Optimization Approaches (2023)
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Khanesar, M. A., Yan, M., Isa, M., Piano, S., & Branson, D. T. (2023). Precision Denavit–Hartenberg Parameter Calibration for Industrial Robots Using a Laser Tracker System and Intelligent Optimization Approaches. Sensors, 23(12), Article 5368. https://doi.org/10.3390/s23125368

Precision object handling and manipulation require the accurate positioning of industrial robots. A common practice for performing end effector positioning is to read joint angles and use industrial robot forward kinematics (FKs). However, industrial... Read More about Precision Denavit–Hartenberg Parameter Calibration for Industrial Robots Using a Laser Tracker System and Intelligent Optimization Approaches.

Immobilization of saponin on chitosan Milli-particles for Type II diabetic treatment (2023)
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Yew, M., Lim, C. N., Liam, B. A., Koh, K. S., Lim, S. S., Hiew, B., & Fu, J. Y. (2023). Immobilization of saponin on chitosan Milli-particles for Type II diabetic treatment. Materials Letters, 348, Article 134686. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2023.134686

Type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has caused an adverse impact on the health of more than a tenth of the Malaysian population. Saponin is a traditional herbal extract found to be effective in treating T2DM with milder toxicity, which makes it a good a... Read More about Immobilization of saponin on chitosan Milli-particles for Type II diabetic treatment.

Torque Capacity Improvement of Flux-Switching PM Machines Based on Directional Stator Permeance Design (2023)
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Chen, H., Li, D., Qu, R., & Zou, T. (2023). Torque Capacity Improvement of Flux-Switching PM Machines Based on Directional Stator Permeance Design. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1109/tie.2023.3281712

As one type of flux modulation machines, flux-switching permanent magnet (FSPM) machines present high sensitivity to airgap structures. Therefore, both stator/rotor teeth and slot/pole combinations have significant influences on machine performance.... Read More about Torque Capacity Improvement of Flux-Switching PM Machines Based on Directional Stator Permeance Design.

Powering Maritime: Challenges and prospects in ship electrification (2023)
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Qazi, S., Venugopal, P., Rietveld, G., Soeiro, T. B., Shipurkar, U., Grasman, A., …Wheeler, P. (2023). Powering Maritime: Challenges and prospects in ship electrification. IEEE Electrification Magazine, 11(2), 74-87. https://doi.org/10.1109/mele.2023.3264926

The exponential increase in Global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the rapid depletion of fossil fuels over the past few decades have swayed the transportation sector toward becoming more electric. In the last decade, with continuous improvements... Read More about Powering Maritime: Challenges and prospects in ship electrification.

Dataset of characterised construction safety risks and related treatments (2023)
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Osorio-Sandoval, C. A., Crick, G., Collinge, W. H., Farghaly, K., Mosleh, M. H., Manu, P., & Cheung, C. M. (2023). Dataset of characterised construction safety risks and related treatments. Data in Brief, 48, Article 109293. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2023.109293

The Safety Risk Library is a structured database that integrates knowledge drawn from multiple sources to address the problem of information disaggregation in the construction industry. This knowledge base maps construction safety risk scenarios to t... Read More about Dataset of characterised construction safety risks and related treatments.

Selective hydrogenation of levulinic acid to γ-valerolactone over copper based bimetallic catalysts derived from metal-organic frameworks (2023)
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Ibrahim, A., Liu, X., Uguna, C. N., & Sun, C. (2023). Selective hydrogenation of levulinic acid to γ-valerolactone over copper based bimetallic catalysts derived from metal-organic frameworks. Materials Today Sustainability, 23, Article 100424. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtsust.2023.100424

The transformation of biomass or feedstocks derived from biomass into fuels or chemicals with added value is an essential step in the process of transitioning to a low-carbon energy system. In this study, metal-organic framework (MOF)-derived non-nob... Read More about Selective hydrogenation of levulinic acid to γ-valerolactone over copper based bimetallic catalysts derived from metal-organic frameworks.

Multi-criteria decision analysis for the evaluation and screening of sustainable aviation fuel production pathways (2023)
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Okolie, J. A., Awotoye, D., Tabat, M. E., Okoye, P. U., Epelle, E. I., Ogbaga, C. C., …Oboirien, B. (2023). Multi-criteria decision analysis for the evaluation and screening of sustainable aviation fuel production pathways. iScience, 26(6), Article 106944. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2023.106944

The aviation sector, a significant greenhouse gas emitter, must lower its emissions to alleviate the climate change impact. Decarbonization can be achieved by converting low-carbon feedstock to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This study reviews SAF... Read More about Multi-criteria decision analysis for the evaluation and screening of sustainable aviation fuel production pathways.

Recent development in structural designs and thermal enhancement technologies of thermoelectric generator with different types of heat sources: A review (2023)
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Li, Y., Wang, X., Luo, D., Shi, Y., Ren, Y., & Yan, Y. (2023). Recent development in structural designs and thermal enhancement technologies of thermoelectric generator with different types of heat sources: A review. e-Prime - Advances in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Energy, 4, Article 100180. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prime.2023.100180

Process modelling integrated with interpretable machine learning for predicting hydrogen and char yield during chemical looping gasification (2023)
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Sison, A. E., Etchieson, S. A., Güleç, F., Epelle, E. I., & Okolie, J. A. (2023). Process modelling integrated with interpretable machine learning for predicting hydrogen and char yield during chemical looping gasification. Journal of Cleaner Production, 414, Article 137579. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.137579

Chemical looping gasification (CLG) is a promising thermochemical process for the production of H2. CLG process is mainly based on oxygen transfer from an air reactor to a gasification reactor using solid metal oxides (also called oxygen carriers, (O... Read More about Process modelling integrated with interpretable machine learning for predicting hydrogen and char yield during chemical looping gasification.