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3D printing system: an innovation for small-scale manufacturing in home settings? – early adopters of 3D printing systems in China (2016)
Journal Article
Wang, Q., Sun, X., Cobb, S., Lawson, G., & Sharples, S. (in press). 3D printing system: an innovation for small-scale manufacturing in home settings? – early adopters of 3D printing systems in China. International Journal of Production Research, https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2016.1154211

This study investigates Chinese consumers’ adoption of the innovative 3D printing systems for small-scale manufacturing in home settings. Empirical studies were conducted in a survey with 256 participants. The number of significant determinants that... Read More about 3D printing system: an innovation for small-scale manufacturing in home settings? – early adopters of 3D printing systems in China.

Comparison of chaos optimization functions for performance improvement of fitting of non-linear geometries (2016)
Journal Article
Moroni, G., Syam, W. P., & Petrò, S. (2016). Comparison of chaos optimization functions for performance improvement of fitting of non-linear geometries. Measurement, 86, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2016.02.045

Fitting algorithms play an important role in the whole measuring cycle in order to derive a measurement result. They involve associating substitute geometry to a point cloud obtained by an instrument. This situation is more difficult in the case of n... Read More about Comparison of chaos optimization functions for performance improvement of fitting of non-linear geometries.

New Bi-Mode Gate-Commutated Thyristor Design Concept for High-Current Controllability and Low ON-State Voltage Drop (2016)
Journal Article
Lophitis, N., Antoniou, M., Vemulapati, U., Arnold, M., Nistor, I., Vobecky, J., …Udrea, F. (2016). New Bi-Mode Gate-Commutated Thyristor Design Concept for High-Current Controllability and Low ON-State Voltage Drop. IEEE Electron Device Letters, 37(4), 467-470. https://doi.org/10.1109/led.2016.2533572

© 2016 IEEE. A new design approach for bi-mode gatecommutated thyristors (BGCTs) is proposed for high-current controllability and low ON-state voltage drop. Using a complex multi-cell mixed-mode simulation model which can capture the maximum controll... Read More about New Bi-Mode Gate-Commutated Thyristor Design Concept for High-Current Controllability and Low ON-State Voltage Drop.

Thermochemical and structural changes in Jatropha curcas seed cake during torrefaction for its use as coal co-firing feedstock (2016)
Journal Article
Madanayakea, B. N., Gan, S., Eastwick, C., & Ng, H. K. (2016). Thermochemical and structural changes in Jatropha curcas seed cake during torrefaction for its use as coal co-firing feedstock. Energy, 100, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2016.01.097

Jatropha curcas seed cake is a viable feedstock for co-firing with coal as it has the advantages of being renewable, carbon-neutral and sourced from a versatile plant. Torrefaction, a mild pyrolysis treatment by heating in a N2 atmosphere, was invest... Read More about Thermochemical and structural changes in Jatropha curcas seed cake during torrefaction for its use as coal co-firing feedstock.

Characterisation of the surface structure of 3D printed scaffolds for cell infiltration and surgical suturing (2016)
Journal Article
Ruiz-Cantu, L., Gleadall, A., Faris, C., Segal, J., Shakesheff, K., & Yang, J. (2016). Characterisation of the surface structure of 3D printed scaffolds for cell infiltration and surgical suturing. Biofabrication, 8(1), Article 015016. https://doi.org/10.1088/1758-5090/8/1/015016

© 2016 IOP Publishing Ltd. 3D printing is of great interest for tissue engineering scaffolds due to the ability to form complex geometries and control internal structures, including porosity and pore size. The porous structure of scaffolds plays an i... Read More about Characterisation of the surface structure of 3D printed scaffolds for cell infiltration and surgical suturing.

Developments in the Ni–Nb–Zr amorphous alloy membranes: A review (2016)
Journal Article
Sarker, S., Chandra, D., Hirscher, M., Dolan, M., Isheim, D., Wermer, J., …Cantelli, R. (2016). Developments in the Ni–Nb–Zr amorphous alloy membranes: A review. Applied Physics A, 122(3), Article 168. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00339-016-9650-5

Most of the global H2 production is derived from hydrocarbon-based fuels, and efficient H2/CO2 separation is necessary to deliver a high-purity H2 product. Hydrogen-selective alloy membranes are emerging as a viable alternative to traditional pressur... Read More about Developments in the Ni–Nb–Zr amorphous alloy membranes: A review.

Design, testing and evaluation of a community hydrogen storage system for end user applications (2016)
Journal Article
Parra, D., Gillott, M., & Walker, G. S. (2016). Design, testing and evaluation of a community hydrogen storage system for end user applications. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 41(10), 5215-5229. doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2016.01.098

A hydrogen community energy storage (H-CES) system including a PEM electrolyser, metal hydride tank and PEMFC unit was designed, built and tested for a low carbon community. The H-CES performs end user applications including PV energy time-shift and... Read More about Design, testing and evaluation of a community hydrogen storage system for end user applications.

Fiber Segment Interferometry for Dynamic Strain Measurements (2016)
Journal Article
Kissinger, T., Correia, R., Charrett, T. O. H., James, S. W., & Tatam, R. P. (2016). Fiber Segment Interferometry for Dynamic Strain Measurements. Journal of Lightwave Technology, 34(19), 4620-4626. https://doi.org/10.1109/jlt.2016.2530940

Using a novel range-resolved interferometric signal processing technique based on the sinusoidal optical frequency modulation of a cost-effective laser diode, a fiber sensing approach termed fiber segment interferometry (FSI) is described. In FSI, a... Read More about Fiber Segment Interferometry for Dynamic Strain Measurements.

SiC power MOSFETs performance, robustness and technology maturity (2016)
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Castellazzi, A., Fayyaz, A., Romano, G., Yang, L., Riccio, M., & Irace, A. (2016). SiC power MOSFETs performance, robustness and technology maturity. Microelectronics Reliability, 58, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.microrel.2015.12.034

Relatively recently, SiC power MOSFETs have transitioned from being a research exercise to becoming an industrial reality. The potential benefits that can be drawn from this technology in the electrical energy conversion domain have been amply discus... Read More about SiC power MOSFETs performance, robustness and technology maturity.

A sensing mechanism for the detection of carbon nanotubes using selective photoluminescent probes based on ionic complexes with organic dyes (2016)
Journal Article
Lutsyk, P., Arif, R., Hruby, J., Bukivskyi, A., Vinijchuk, O., Shandura, M., …Rozhin, A. (2016). A sensing mechanism for the detection of carbon nanotubes using selective photoluminescent probes based on ionic complexes with organic dyes. Light: Science and Applications, 5, Article e16028. https://doi.org/10.1038/lsa.2016.28

© 2016 CIOMP. All rights reserved. The multifunctional properties of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) make them a powerful platform for unprecedented innovations in a variety of practical applications. As a result of the surging growth of nanotechnology, nano... Read More about A sensing mechanism for the detection of carbon nanotubes using selective photoluminescent probes based on ionic complexes with organic dyes.

Surface microstructuring to modify wettability for 3D printing of nano-filled inks (2016)
Journal Article
Vafaei, S., Tuck, C., Ashcroft, I., & Wildman, R. D. (2016). Surface microstructuring to modify wettability for 3D printing of nano-filled inks. Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 109, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cherd.2016.02.004

This paper investigates the effect of surface wettability on the cross-sectional profiles of printed nanofluid inks which can have a significant role on conductivity of printed lines that are used in the production of printed electronics. Glass subst... Read More about Surface microstructuring to modify wettability for 3D printing of nano-filled inks.

Parametric study on the regeneration heat requirement of an amine-based solid adsorbent process for post-combustion carbon capture (2016)
Journal Article
Zhang, W., Liu, H., Sun, Y., Cakstins, J., Sun, C., & Snape, C. E. (2016). Parametric study on the regeneration heat requirement of an amine-based solid adsorbent process for post-combustion carbon capture. Applied Energy, 168, 394-405. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.01.049

The thermal energy required for regeneration of CO2-rich adsorbents or absorbents is usually regarded as the most important criterion to evaluate different materials and processes for application in commercialscale CO2 capture systems. It is expected... Read More about Parametric study on the regeneration heat requirement of an amine-based solid adsorbent process for post-combustion carbon capture.

Tensile and Bond Characterization of Natural Fibers Embeeded in Inorganic Matrices (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Ghiassi, B., Razavizadeh, A., Oliveira, D. V., Marques, V., & Lourenço, P. B. (2016). Tensile and Bond Characterization of Natural Fibers Embeeded in Inorganic Matrices. In Natural Fibres: Advances in Science and Technology Towards Industrial Applications (305-314). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-7515-1_23

Innovative composite materials made of continuous fibers embedded in mortar matrices have been recently received attention for externally bonded reinforcement of masonry structures. In this regards, application of natural fibers for strengthening of... Read More about Tensile and Bond Characterization of Natural Fibers Embeeded in Inorganic Matrices.

Optimisation of composite bone plates for ulnar transverse fractures (2016)
Journal Article
Chakladar, N. D., Harper, L. T., & Parsons, A. J. (2016). Optimisation of composite bone plates for ulnar transverse fractures. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 57, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2016.01.029

Metallic bone plates are commonly used for arm bone fractures where conservative treatment (casts) cannot provide adequate support and compression at the fracture site. These plates, made of stainless steel or titanium alloys, tend to shield stress t... Read More about Optimisation of composite bone plates for ulnar transverse fractures.

Probabilistic analysis of a coal mine roadway including correlation control between model input parameters (2016)
Journal Article
Booth, A. J., Marshall, A. M., & Stace, R. (2016). Probabilistic analysis of a coal mine roadway including correlation control between model input parameters. Computers and Geotechnics, 74, 151-162. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2016.01.008

Probabilistic analysis and numerical modelling techniques have been combined to analyse a deep coal mine roadway. Using the Monte Carlo method, a correlation control algorithm and a FLAC 2D finite difference model, a probability distribution of roof... Read More about Probabilistic analysis of a coal mine roadway including correlation control between model input parameters.

Modelling and experimental study on ?-phase depletion behaviour of HVOF sprayed free-standing CoNiCrAlY coatings during oxidation (2016)
Journal Article
Chen, H., Jackson, G., Voisey, K., & McCartney, D. (2016). Modelling and experimental study on ?-phase depletion behaviour of HVOF sprayed free-standing CoNiCrAlY coatings during oxidation. Surface and Coatings Technology, 291, 34-42. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2016.02.008

This paper investigates the β-phase depletion behaviour during oxidation of free-standing CoNiCrA1Y (Co-31.7%Ni-20.8%Cr-8.1%A1-0.5%Y, all in wt%) bond coats prepared by high velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) thermal spraying. The microstructure of the coating... Read More about Modelling and experimental study on ?-phase depletion behaviour of HVOF sprayed free-standing CoNiCrAlY coatings during oxidation.

In vitro degradation and mechanical properties of PLA-PCL copolymer unit cell scaffolds generated by two-photon polymerization (2016)
Journal Article
Felfel, R. M., Poocza, L., Gimeno-Fabra, M., Milde, T., Hildebrand, G., Ahmed, I., …Liefeith, K. (2016). In vitro degradation and mechanical properties of PLA-PCL copolymer unit cell scaffolds generated by two-photon polymerization. Biomedical Materials, 11(1), Article 015011. https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-6041/11/1/015011

© 2016 IOP Publishing Ltd. The manufacture of 3D scaffolds with specific controlled porous architecture, defined microstructure and an adjustable degradation profile was achieved using two-photon polymerization (TPP) with a size of 2 × 4 × 2 mm3. Sca... Read More about In vitro degradation and mechanical properties of PLA-PCL copolymer unit cell scaffolds generated by two-photon polymerization.

Simulation of failure of air plasma sprayed thermal barrier coating due to interfacial and bulk cracks using surface-based cohesive interaction and extended finite element method (2016)
Journal Article
Kyaw, S., Jones, I., & Hyde, T. (2016). Simulation of failure of air plasma sprayed thermal barrier coating due to interfacial and bulk cracks using surface-based cohesive interaction and extended finite element method. Journal of Strain Analysis for Engineering Design, 51(2), https://doi.org/10.1177/0309324715615746

The present paper describes a method of predicting the failure of a thermal barrier coating system due to interfacial cracks and cracks within bulk coatings. The interfacial crack is modelled by applying cohesive interfaces where the thermally grown... Read More about Simulation of failure of air plasma sprayed thermal barrier coating due to interfacial and bulk cracks using surface-based cohesive interaction and extended finite element method.

Railway infrastructure asset management: the whole-system life cost analysis (2016)
Journal Article
Rama, D., & Andrews, J. D. (2016). Railway infrastructure asset management: the whole-system life cost analysis. IET Intelligent Transport Systems, 10(1), https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-its.2015.0030

Delivering the railway infrastructure whose functionality is sustainable and uncompromised in terms of safety and availability under ever decreasing budget constraints is a great challenge. The successful accomplishment of this task relies on the eff... Read More about Railway infrastructure asset management: the whole-system life cost analysis.