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Two-Dimensional Coupled Electrothermal Method Based on the Unstructured Transmission-Line Modelling Method for Lightning Protection Simulations (2024)
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This paper outlines a fully coupled electrothermal time-domain method to model the effects of lightning strikes and the formation of plasma. The plasma material is described by using the Drude model. This method predicts the formation of the discharg... Read More about Two-Dimensional Coupled Electrothermal Method Based on the Unstructured Transmission-Line Modelling Method for Lightning Protection Simulations.

Monitoring the risk of a tailings dam collapse through spectral analysis of satellite InSAR time-series data (2024)
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Slope failures possess destructive power that can cause significant damage to both life and infrastructure. Monitoring slopes prone to instabilities is therefore critical in mitigating the risk posed by their failure. The purpose of slope monitoring... Read More about Monitoring the risk of a tailings dam collapse through spectral analysis of satellite InSAR time-series data.

Recovering the properties of aged bitumen using bio-rejuvenators derived from municipal wastes (2024)
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Ageing of bitumen leads to significant performance deterioration of asphalt pavements and leads to material properties that are not conducive to recycling. Aiming to maximise the reusability of bitumen, this study investigated the feasibility of reju... Read More about Recovering the properties of aged bitumen using bio-rejuvenators derived from municipal wastes.

Anisotropic Icephobic Mechanisms of Textured Surface: Barrier or Accelerator? (2024)
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Icing has been seen as an economic and safety hazard due to its threats to aviation, power generation, offshore platforms, etc., where passive icephobic surfaces with a surface texturing design have the potential to address this problem. However, the... Read More about Anisotropic Icephobic Mechanisms of Textured Surface: Barrier or Accelerator?.

A systematic review of methodologies for human behavior modelling and routing optimization in large-scale evacuation planning (2024)
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Frequent and escalating natural disasters pose an increasing threat to society and the environment. Effective disaster management strategies are crucial to mitigate their impact. This paper reviews recent methodologies for large-scale evacuation plan... Read More about A systematic review of methodologies for human behavior modelling and routing optimization in large-scale evacuation planning.

Developing colloidal nanoparticles for inkjet printing of devices with optical properties tuneable from the UV to the NIR (2024)
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Colloidal low-dimensional photo-sensitive nanomaterials have attracted significant interest for optoelectronic device applications where inkjet printing offers a high accuracy and low waste route for their deposition on silicon-based, as well as flex... Read More about Developing colloidal nanoparticles for inkjet printing of devices with optical properties tuneable from the UV to the NIR.

Archive and site: The ghost of Peter Eisenman's 1978 Cannaregio Ovest project in Venice (2024)
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In this paper, I discuss Peter Eisenman’s unbuilt proposal for the Cannaregio Ovest district in Venice, and develop a speculative reading linking the project’s archive and the site. I account for different absences involved to visually represent the... Read More about Archive and site: The ghost of Peter Eisenman's 1978 Cannaregio Ovest project in Venice.

Roadmap on photonic metasurfaces (2024)
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Here we present a roadmap on Photonic metasurfaces. This document consists of a number of perspective articles on different applications, challenge areas or technologies underlying photonic metasurfaces. Each perspective will introduce the topic, pre... Read More about Roadmap on photonic metasurfaces.

Design and optimization of a thermoelectric generator with dimple fins to achieve higher net power (2024)
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To enhance the performance of the automobile thermoelectric generator (ATEG), this study proposes a heat exchanger with dimple fins, where the number of dimples systematically increases along the direction of exhaust flow. The innovative combination... Read More about Design and optimization of a thermoelectric generator with dimple fins to achieve higher net power.

Performance analysis of a battery thermal management system combining thermoelectric, composite phase change material, and liquid cooling under extreme operating conditions (2024)
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To maintain optimal operating temperatures for lithium-ion batteries under extreme operating conditions, a battery thermal management system (BTMS) integrating the thermoelectric cooler (TEC), liquid cooling, and composite phase change material (CPCM... Read More about Performance analysis of a battery thermal management system combining thermoelectric, composite phase change material, and liquid cooling under extreme operating conditions.

Friction and heat partition coefficients in incremental sheet forming process (2024)
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To understand the thermo-mechanical behaviour in incremental sheet forming (ISF), it is important to precisely determine the interfacial and thermal-relevant parameters including coefficient of friction (COF) and heat partition coefficient (HPC), and... Read More about Friction and heat partition coefficients in incremental sheet forming process.

A Simply Accessed Approach of 2D Shaping Liquid Metal in Microwave Device Applications (2024)
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In this letter, a simply accessed approach of 2D shaping liquid metal (LM) is presented. This approach allows a microwave device to take advantage of LM in both stretchability and removability. This approach is achieved based on the Young-Laplace the... Read More about A Simply Accessed Approach of 2D Shaping Liquid Metal in Microwave Device Applications.

Controlling ZIF-67 film properties in water-based cathodic electrochemical deposition (2024)
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One of the main approaches to increase the surface area of a substrate is through depositing films of porous materials such as Zeolite imidazole frameworks (ZIFs). ZIF films have shown surpassing capabilities because of their zeolite-like features, i... Read More about Controlling ZIF-67 film properties in water-based cathodic electrochemical deposition.

Investigating the variation of particle distribution and surface texture of top surfaces based on build position in laser powder bed fusion (2024)
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Quality analysis of additively manufactured (AM) surfaces is complex, yet critical for determining the functionality of parts and technology improvement. To accurately assess the quality of AM parts, it is necessary to consider the industrial applica... Read More about Investigating the variation of particle distribution and surface texture of top surfaces based on build position in laser powder bed fusion.

Chip Morphology Prediction in Inconel 718 Milling through Machine Learning to Control Surface Integrity (2024)
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A nickel-based aerospace superalloy, Inconel 718 presents machining challenges because of its hardness and strength. Monitoring and predicting chip morphology during milling is essential for early defect detection and process optimisation. This study... Read More about Chip Morphology Prediction in Inconel 718 Milling through Machine Learning to Control Surface Integrity.

Future material demand and greenhouse gas emissions implications for electrification of the UK light-duty vehicle fleet (2024)
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The UK zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) mandate aims for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to account for 100% of new sales by 2035. This study presents a fleet-scale life cycle assessment model of UK light duty vehicles through 2050, integrating a dynami... Read More about Future material demand and greenhouse gas emissions implications for electrification of the UK light-duty vehicle fleet.

State-of-the-art in microwave processing of metals, metal powders and alloys (2024)
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Discovery of the capacity of microwave energy to heat materials was a major milestone in the history of technology and scientific research. This discovery led to the development of many devices and processes that have replaced conventional heating me... Read More about State-of-the-art in microwave processing of metals, metal powders and alloys.

Integrating 3D Printed Grinding Tools and Closed-Loop Temperature Management for Optimal Surgical Outcomes (2024)
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Grinding is a commonly employed surgical technique for the partial removal of bone. However, the grinding process often generates excessive heat at the interface, leading to localized temperature raise. This can result in irreversible damage to not o... Read More about Integrating 3D Printed Grinding Tools and Closed-Loop Temperature Management for Optimal Surgical Outcomes.

A general approach to assessing SHM reliability considering sensor failures based on information theory (2024)
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Structural health monitoring systems (SHM) involve implementing damage identification strategies to determine the health state of structures. However, it is important to pay close attention to the system degradation, especially the... Read More about A general approach to assessing SHM reliability considering sensor failures based on information theory.

Characterisation of bitumen through multiple ageing-rejuvenation cycles (2024)
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The multiple recycling of bitumen offers the possibility of reusing it for repeated lifecycles and achieve a higher degree of circularity of materials used in pavement construction. Aiming to identify the prospect, this study aged bitumen in a labora... Read More about Characterisation of bitumen through multiple ageing-rejuvenation cycles.