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Flexural performance of seawater sea sand concrete composite beams enhanced by dual-functional C-FRCM jackets (2024)
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Feng, R., Hou, L., Wang, F., Thermou, G., Xu, Y., & Zhu, J.-H. (2024). Flexural performance of seawater sea sand concrete composite beams enhanced by dual-functional C-FRCM jackets. Journal of Building Engineering, 95, Article 110252. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2024.110252

The flexural performance of seawater sea sand concrete (SSC) composite beams enhanced by the dual-functional carbon-fabric reinforced cementitious matrix (C-FRCM) jackets was experimentally investigated. Five SSC composite beams were constructed and... Read More about Flexural performance of seawater sea sand concrete composite beams enhanced by dual-functional C-FRCM jackets.

Kinetic analysis of solid fuel combustion in chemical looping for clean energy conversion (2024)
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Güleç, F. (2024). Kinetic analysis of solid fuel combustion in chemical looping for clean energy conversion. Fuel, 378, Article 132911. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2024.132911

Chemical looping combustion (CLC) offers an advanced, eco-friendly method for converting solid fuels into energy with inherent CO2 capture, presenting a cost-efficient solution. The kinetics of solid fuel CLC, crucial for reactor design, are not well... Read More about Kinetic analysis of solid fuel combustion in chemical looping for clean energy conversion.

LES informed data-driven models for RANS simulations of single-hole cooling flows (2024)
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Ellis, C. D., & Xia, H. (2024). LES informed data-driven models for RANS simulations of single-hole cooling flows. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 235, Article 126150. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2024.126150

A LES-informed data-driven approach for improved predictions of the turbulent heat flux vector has been sought for film and effusion cooling flow applications. Random forest and shallow neural networks have been used to train a spatially varying coef... Read More about LES informed data-driven models for RANS simulations of single-hole cooling flows.

Modelling and Simulation of Effusion Cooling—A Review of Recent Progress (2024)
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Xia, H., Chen, X., & Ellis, C. D. (2024). Modelling and Simulation of Effusion Cooling—A Review of Recent Progress. Energies, 17(17), Article 4480. https://doi.org/10.3390/en17174480

Effusion cooling is often regarded as one of the critical techniques to protect solid surfaces from exposure to extremely hot environments, such as inside a combustion chamber where temperature can well exceed the metal melting point. Designing such... Read More about Modelling and Simulation of Effusion Cooling—A Review of Recent Progress.

PDI-Functionalized Glass Beads: Efficient, Metal-Free Heterogeneous Photocatalysts Suitable for Flow Photochemistry (2024)
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Ali, H., Ahmed, I., Robertson, K., & Lanterna, A. E. (2024). PDI-Functionalized Glass Beads: Efficient, Metal-Free Heterogeneous Photocatalysts Suitable for Flow Photochemistry. Organic Process Research and Development, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.oprd.4c00256

Perylene diimides (PDI) have an extraordinary ability to activate both energy and electron transfer processes upon light excitation; however, their extremely low solubility has hindered their wide use as photocatalysts. Here, we show that the combina... Read More about PDI-Functionalized Glass Beads: Efficient, Metal-Free Heterogeneous Photocatalysts Suitable for Flow Photochemistry.

Physics-informed neural network simulation of conjugate heat transfer in manifold microchannel heat sinks for high-power IGBT cooling (2024)
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Zhang, X., Tu, C., & Yan, Y. (2024). Physics-informed neural network simulation of conjugate heat transfer in manifold microchannel heat sinks for high-power IGBT cooling. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 159, Article 108036. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icheatmasstransfer.2024.108036

This study explores the application of Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINNs) in modeling fluid flow and heat transfer dynamics within intricate geometric configurations, focusing on manifold microchannel (MMC) heat sinks designed for efficient hig... Read More about Physics-informed neural network simulation of conjugate heat transfer in manifold microchannel heat sinks for high-power IGBT cooling.

The effect of surface roughness on sessile droplet evaporation dynamics of silica nanofluid (2024)
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Zhang, Z., & Yan, Y. (2024). The effect of surface roughness on sessile droplet evaporation dynamics of silica nanofluid. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 234, Article 126156. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2024.126156

This study focuses on the influence of copper surface roughness on evaporation dynamics and deposition mode of fixed silica nanofluid droplets. It aims to achieve an enhanced cooling effect based on silica nanofluid spray. The results show that rough... Read More about The effect of surface roughness on sessile droplet evaporation dynamics of silica nanofluid.

Ice Source Heat Pump System for Energy Supply via Gas Pipelines – Part1: Performance Analysis in Residential Units (2024)
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Mehdipour, R., Garvey, S., Baniamerian, Z., & Cardenas, B. (2024). Ice Source Heat Pump System for Energy Supply via Gas Pipelines – Part1: Performance Analysis in Residential Units. Energy, Article 132974. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2024.132974

This study evaluates the performance of heat pumps using water or ice as the heat source, with energy transferred via repurposed gas delivery pipes. The proposed system offers significant benefits for urban energy networks, particularly in densely po... Read More about Ice Source Heat Pump System for Energy Supply via Gas Pipelines – Part1: Performance Analysis in Residential Units.

An asset management modelling framework for wind turbine blades considering monitoring system reliability (2024)
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Wu, W., Prescott, D., Remenyte-Prescott, R., Saleh, A., & Chiachio Ruano, M. (2024). An asset management modelling framework for wind turbine blades considering monitoring system reliability. Reliability Engineering and System Safety, 252, Article 110478. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ress.2024.110478

By incorporating information about asset condition from a monitoring system, engineers can utilize asset management models to manage maintenance activities on wind turbine blades throughout their lifespan. This can lower operating and maintenance cos... Read More about An asset management modelling framework for wind turbine blades considering monitoring system reliability.

Bicarbonate concentration influences carbon utilization rates and biochemical profiles of freshwater and marine microalgae (2024)
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Kusi, P. A., McGee, D., Tabraiz, S., & Ahmed, A. (2024). Bicarbonate concentration influences carbon utilization rates and biochemical profiles of freshwater and marine microalgae. Biotechnology Journal, 19(8), Article 2400361. https://doi.org/10.1002/biot.202400361

Selecting the optimal microalgal strain for carbon capture and biomass production is crucial for ensuring the commercial viability of microalgae‐based biorefinery processes. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of varying bicarbonate concentration... Read More about Bicarbonate concentration influences carbon utilization rates and biochemical profiles of freshwater and marine microalgae.

Temporal Homogenization Modeling of Viscoelastic Asphalt Concretes and Pavement Structures under Large Numbers of Load Cycles (2024)
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Zhang, H., Airey, G., & Zhang, Y. (2024). Temporal Homogenization Modeling of Viscoelastic Asphalt Concretes and Pavement Structures under Large Numbers of Load Cycles. Journal of Engineering Mechanics, 150(11), https://doi.org/10.1061/jenmdt.emeng-7697

This paper aims to introduce a highly efficient computational model compared to the current cycle-by-cycle simulation strategy to compute the viscoelastic responses of asphalt concretes and pavement structures under large numbers of load cycles. An e... Read More about Temporal Homogenization Modeling of Viscoelastic Asphalt Concretes and Pavement Structures under Large Numbers of Load Cycles.

Exploring the Bias: How Skin Colour Influences Oxygen Saturation Readings via Monte Carlo Simulations (2024)
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Swamy, S., Liu, C., Correia, R., Hayes-Gill, B., & Morgan, S. (2024). Exploring the Bias: How Skin Colour Influences Oxygen Saturation Readings via Monte Carlo Simulations. Journal of Biomedical Optics, 29(S3), Article S33308. https://doi.org/10.1117/1.JBO.29.S3.S33308

Significance: Understanding the root cause of reported oxygen saturation (SpO2) overestimation in heavily pigmented skin types to devise solutions toward enabling equity in pulse oximeter design.

Aim: To gain theoretical insights into the effect o... Read More about Exploring the Bias: How Skin Colour Influences Oxygen Saturation Readings via Monte Carlo Simulations.

Co-treatment of municipal solid waste incineration fly ash and alumina-/silica-containing waste: A critical review (2024)
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Yang, D., Kow, K. W., Wang, W., Meredith, W., Zhang, G., Mao, Y., & Xu, M. (2024). Co-treatment of municipal solid waste incineration fly ash and alumina-/silica-containing waste: A critical review. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 479, Article 135677. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.135677

Municipal solid waste incineration fly ash (MSWI-FA) is a hazardous by-product of the incineration process, characterized by elevated levels of heavy metals, chlorides, and dioxins. With a composition high in calcium but low in silicon/aluminum, MSWI... Read More about Co-treatment of municipal solid waste incineration fly ash and alumina-/silica-containing waste: A critical review.

Exploring the Facilitating Environment for Mindfulness Meditation: Establishing a Framework through Analysis of Means (ANOM) and Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) (2024)
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Chen, A., & Tang, Y. (in press). Exploring the Facilitating Environment for Mindfulness Meditation: Establishing a Framework through Analysis of Means (ANOM) and Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA). Mindfulness, Article MIFU-D-23-00377R3

Computer Vision for Substrate Detection in High‐Throughput Biomaterial Screens Using Bright‐Field Microscopy (2024)
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Owen, R., Nasir, A., H. Amer, M., Nie, C., Xue, X., Burroughs, L., Denning, C., D. Wildman, R., A. Khan, F., R. Alexander, M., & R. A. J. Rose, F. (2024). Computer Vision for Substrate Detection in High‐Throughput Biomaterial Screens Using Bright‐Field Microscopy. Advanced Intelligent Systems, Article 2400573. https://doi.org/10.1002/aisy.202400573

High-throughput screening (HTS) can be used when ab initio information is unavailable for rational design of new materials, generating data on properties such as chemistry and topography that control cell behavior. Biomaterial screens are typically f... Read More about Computer Vision for Substrate Detection in High‐Throughput Biomaterial Screens Using Bright‐Field Microscopy.

Investigation of model predictive control (MPC) strategy for seasonal thermochemical energy storage system in a district heating network (2024)
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Wei, Z., Tien, P. W., Calautit, J., Darkwa, J., Worall, M., & Boukhanouf, R. (2024). Investigation of model predictive control (MPC) strategy for seasonal thermochemical energy storage system in a district heating network. Applied Energy, 376(Part A), Article 124164

This research investigates the integration of model predictive control (MPC) with seasonal thermochemical energy storage systems (STES) within district heating networks, focusing on the Nottingham district heating network as a case study. The primary... Read More about Investigation of model predictive control (MPC) strategy for seasonal thermochemical energy storage system in a district heating network.

MPeat2D - a fully coupled mechanical-ecohydrological model of peatland development in two dimensions (2024)
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Mahdiyasa, A. W., Large, D. J., Icardi, M., & Muljadi, B. P. (2024). MPeat2D - a fully coupled mechanical-ecohydrological model of peatland development in two dimensions. Earth Surface Dynamics, 12(4), 929-952. https://doi.org/10.5194/esurf-12-929-2024

Higher-dimensional models of peatland development are required to analyse the influence of spatial heterogeneity and complex feedback mechanisms on peatland behaviour. However, the current models exclude the mechanical process that leads to uncertain... Read More about MPeat2D - a fully coupled mechanical-ecohydrological model of peatland development in two dimensions.

Investigation of simultaneous production of H2 and separable carbon from CH4 in a fluidised bed of NiO/Ca2Fe2O5/CaO particles (2024)
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Alkhatib, K., Santihayu Sukma, M., Scott, S. A., & Zheng, Y. (2024). Investigation of simultaneous production of H2 and separable carbon from CH4 in a fluidised bed of NiO/Ca2Fe2O5/CaO particles. Fuel, 377, Article 132816. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2024.132816

This work investigated the possibility of simultaneous production of hydrogen/syngas and separable solid carbon in a fluidised bed by using CH4-CO2 cycles and exploring the carbon growth over solid catalytic particles of NiO/Ca2Fe2O5/CaO. This two-st... Read More about Investigation of simultaneous production of H2 and separable carbon from CH4 in a fluidised bed of NiO/Ca2Fe2O5/CaO particles.

One-year results of the first road surface with the addition of sunflower oil porous capsules (2024)
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Abedraba-Abdalla, M., Garcia-Hernández, A., Haughey, F., Thom, N., & Li, L. (2024). One-year results of the first road surface with the addition of sunflower oil porous capsules. Construction and Building Materials, 445, Article 137939. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.137939

This paper presents findings from the first surface course in the UK employing sunflower oil-filled porous capsules as a self-healing additive. The capsules, designed to mitigate ravelling, were tested on a road constructed at an asphalt plant and su... Read More about One-year results of the first road surface with the addition of sunflower oil porous capsules.

Behaviour of Textile Reinforced Concrete panels under high-velocity impact loading (2024)
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Esaker, M., Thermou, G. E., & Neves, L. (2024). Behaviour of Textile Reinforced Concrete panels under high-velocity impact loading. Construction and Building Materials, 445, 137806. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.137806

This study aims to experimentally investigate the impact resistance of Textile Reinforced Concrete (TRC) panels under high-velocity impact loading. 54 control and TRC panels were fabricated using a standard (29 MPa) and a high (101 MPa) compressive s... Read More about Behaviour of Textile Reinforced Concrete panels under high-velocity impact loading.