Electrochemical conversion of CO2 into valuable products
(2018)
Book Chapter
Pancorbo, P. M., & Ola, O. (2018). Electrochemical conversion of CO2 into valuable products. In M. J. Acosta (Ed.), Advances in energy research. Volume 29. Nova Science Publishers
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Inductance Evaluation and Sensorless Control of a Concentrated Winding PM Vernier Machine (2018)
Journal Article
Zou, T., Han, X., Jiang, D., Qu, R., & Li, D. (2018). Inductance Evaluation and Sensorless Control of a Concentrated Winding PM Vernier Machine. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 54(3), 2175-2184. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2018.2799982Due to the advantages of high torque density and simple mechanical structure, permanent magnet vernier (PMV) machines have attracted more and more research interests. In this paper, the inductance nonlinearity of an advanced concentrated winding PMV... Read More about Inductance Evaluation and Sensorless Control of a Concentrated Winding PM Vernier Machine.
Investigation of a Surface PM Machine With Segmented-Eccentric Magnet Poles (2018)
Journal Article
Jing, L., Luo, Z., Qu, R., Kong, W., Gao, Y., Huang, H., & Shah, M. R. (2018). Investigation of a Surface PM Machine With Segmented-Eccentric Magnet Poles. IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity, 28(3), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1109/TASC.2018.2798601This paper proposes a novel machine with segmented permanent magnets (PM) poles and optimized Halbach array having different eccentricities, i.e., the inner and outer arcs of the segmented PM have different centers. The electromagnetic property of th... Read More about Investigation of a Surface PM Machine With Segmented-Eccentric Magnet Poles.
Study on High Efficiency Permanent Magnet Linear Synchronous Motor for Maglev (2018)
Journal Article
Wang, H., Li, J., Qu, R., Lai, J., Huang, H., & Liu, H. (2018). Study on High Efficiency Permanent Magnet Linear Synchronous Motor for Maglev. IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity, 28(3), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1109/TASC.2018.2796560This paper discusses the traction performance of a single-side linear induction motor and a single-side coreless Halbach permanent magnet linear synchronous motor (PM-LSM) for the mid- and low-speed maglev train. Based on a typical mid- and low-speed... Read More about Study on High Efficiency Permanent Magnet Linear Synchronous Motor for Maglev.
Topology optimization of geometrically nonlinear structures using an evolutionary optimization method (2018)
Journal Article
Abdi, M., Ashcroft, I., & Wildman, R. (in press). Topology optimization of geometrically nonlinear structures using an evolutionary optimization method. Engineering Optimization, https://doi.org/10.1080/0305215X.2017.1418864Iso-XFEM method is an evolutionary optimization method developed in our previous studies to enable the generation of high resolution topology optimised designs suitable for additive manufacture. Conventional approaches for topology optimization requi... Read More about Topology optimization of geometrically nonlinear structures using an evolutionary optimization method.
3D extrusion printing of high drug loading immediate release paracetamol tablets (2018)
Journal Article
Khaled, S. A., Alexander, M. R., Wildman, R. D., Wallace, M. J., Sharpe, S., Yoo, J., & Roberts, C. J. (2018). 3D extrusion printing of high drug loading immediate release paracetamol tablets. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 538(1-2), 223-230. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpharm.2018.01.024The manufacture of immediate release high drug loading paracetamol oral tablets was achieved using an extrusion based 3D printer from a premixed water based paste formulation. The 3D printed tablets demonstrate that a very high drug (paracetamol) loa... Read More about 3D extrusion printing of high drug loading immediate release paracetamol tablets.
Identifying rail asset maintenance processes: a human-centric and sensemaking approach (2018)
Journal Article
Kefalidou, G., Golightly, D., & Sharples, S. (in press). Identifying rail asset maintenance processes: a human-centric and sensemaking approach. Cognition, Technology and Work, 20(1), https://doi.org/10.1007/s10111-017-0452-0Efficient asset maintenance is key for delivering services such as transport. Current rail maintenance processes have been mostly reactive with a recent shift towards exploring proactive modes. The introduction of new ubiquitous technologies and adva... Read More about Identifying rail asset maintenance processes: a human-centric and sensemaking approach.
Functional modelling in evolvable assembly systems (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Sanderson, D., Chaplin, J. C., & Ratchev, S. (2018). Functional modelling in evolvable assembly systems.The design and reconfiguration of adaptive production systems is a key driver in modern advanced manufacturing. We summarise the use of an ap-proach from the field of functional modelling to capture the function, behaviour, and structure of a system.... Read More about Functional modelling in evolvable assembly systems.
Estimation and analysis of multi-GNSS differential code biases using a hardware signal simulator (2018)
Journal Article
Ammar, M., Aquino, M., Vadakke Veettil, S., & Andreotti, M. (2018). Estimation and analysis of multi-GNSS differential code biases using a hardware signal simulator. GPS Solutions, 22, Article 32. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10291-018-0700-7In ionospheric modeling, the differential code biases (DCBs) are a non-negligible error source, which are routinely estimated by the different analysis centers of the International GNSS Service (IGS) as a by-product of their global ionospheric analys... Read More about Estimation and analysis of multi-GNSS differential code biases using a hardware signal simulator.
Numerical and Experimental Investigations of Reinforced Masonry Structures Across Multiple Scales (2018)
Book Chapter
Chatzi, E., Triantafyllou, S., & Fuggini, C. (2018). Numerical and Experimental Investigations of Reinforced Masonry Structures Across Multiple Scales. In Mechatronics for Cultural Heritage and Civil Engineering (327-355). Cham, Switzerland: Springer Publishing Company. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-68646-2_15© Springer International Publishing AG 2018. This review chapter outlines the outcomes of a combined experimental-numerical investigation on the retrofitting of masonry structures by means of polymeric textile reinforcement. Masonry systems comprise... Read More about Numerical and Experimental Investigations of Reinforced Masonry Structures Across Multiple Scales.
Microstructure and properties of C/C–ZrC composites prepared by hydrothermal deposition combined with carbothermal reduction (2018)
Journal Article
Li, C., Li, G., Ouyang, H., Huang, J., & Hou, X. (2018). Microstructure and properties of C/C–ZrC composites prepared by hydrothermal deposition combined with carbothermal reduction. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 741, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2018.01.148Carbon fiber reinforced carbon matrix containing ZrC (C/C–ZrC) composites were prepared by hydrothermal deposition combined with carbothermal reduction. The submicron ZrC particles (100~300 nm) were dispersed in the matrix. The stress-strain curves o... Read More about Microstructure and properties of C/C–ZrC composites prepared by hydrothermal deposition combined with carbothermal reduction.
Effect of mechanical preconditioning on the electrical properties of knitted conductive textiles during cyclic loading (2018)
Journal Article
Isaia, C., McNally, D. S., McMaster, S. A., & Branson, D. T. (2019). Effect of mechanical preconditioning on the electrical properties of knitted conductive textiles during cyclic loading. Textile Research Journal, 89(3), 445-460. https://doi.org/10.1177/0040517517748496This paper presents, for the first time, the electrical response of knitted conductive fabrics to a considerable number of cycles of deformation in view of their use as wearable sensors. The changes in the electrical properties of four knitted conduc... Read More about Effect of mechanical preconditioning on the electrical properties of knitted conductive textiles during cyclic loading.
Impact of oil composition on microwave heating behavior of heavy oils (2018)
Journal Article
Zhang, Y., Adam, M., Hart, A., Wood, J., Rigby, S. P., & Robinson, J. P. (in press). Impact of oil composition on microwave heating behavior of heavy oils. Energy and Fuels, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.7b03675Electromagnetic heating techniques have recently received significant attention as alternatives to conventional heating methods for thermal processing of viscous and heavy oils. One of the benefits of electromagnetic heating is that the electromagnet... Read More about Impact of oil composition on microwave heating behavior of heavy oils.
Fabrication of highly hydrophobic two-component thermosetting polyurethane surfaces with silica nanoparticles (2018)
Journal Article
Yang, G., Song, J., & Hou, X. (2018). Fabrication of highly hydrophobic two-component thermosetting polyurethane surfaces with silica nanoparticles. Applied Surface Science, 439, 772-779. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2018.01.017© 2018 Elsevier B.V. Highly hydrophobic thermosetting polyurethane (TSU) surfaces with micro-nano hierarchical structures were developed by a simple process combined with sandpaper templates and nano-silica embellishment. Sandpapers with grit sizes... Read More about Fabrication of highly hydrophobic two-component thermosetting polyurethane surfaces with silica nanoparticles.
Editorial special issue: PHM for railway systems and mass transportation (2018)
Journal Article
Andrews, J., Bohm, T., Dersin, P., Groos, J. C., & Schenkendorf, R. (2018). Editorial special issue: PHM for railway systems and mass transportation. International Journal of Prognostics and Health Management, 8(Sp7), Article 061
Analysis of noise in differential and ratiometric biosensing systems (2018)
Journal Article
Abayzeed, S., Smith, R. J., See, C. W., & Somekh, M. G. (2018). Analysis of noise in differential and ratiometric biosensing systems. Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 260, 1059-1067. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.snb.2018.01.004This paper presents formulations to evaluate noise in differential and ratiometric measurements that are often performed in biosensing. These measurements are performed to improve signal to noise ratio of the sensing systems for sensitive detection o... Read More about Analysis of noise in differential and ratiometric biosensing systems.
Design optimization for an additively manufactured automotive component (2018)
Journal Article
Abdi, M., Ashcroft, I., & Wildman, R. D. (2018). Design optimization for an additively manufactured automotive component. International Journal of Powertrains, 7(1-3), https://doi.org/10.1504/IJPT.2018.090371The aim of this paper is to investigate the design optimization and additive manufacture of automotive components. A Titanium brake pedal processed through Selective Laser Melting (SLM) is considered as a test case. Different design optimisation tech... Read More about Design optimization for an additively manufactured automotive component.
Biocatalyst-artificial metalloenzyme cascade based on alcohol dehydrogenase (2018)
Journal Article
Morra, S., & Pordea, A. (2018). Biocatalyst-artificial metalloenzyme cascade based on alcohol dehydrogenase. Chemical Science, 9(38), 7447-7454. https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC02371A© The Royal Society of Chemistry. Chemo-enzymatic cascades of enzymes with transition metal catalysts can offer efficient synthetic strategies, but their development is challenging due to the incompatibility between proteins and transition metal comp... Read More about Biocatalyst-artificial metalloenzyme cascade based on alcohol dehydrogenase.
Computational fluid dynamics investigation into flow behavior and acoustic mechanisms at the trailing edge of an airfoil (2018)
Journal Article
Jackson, B. R., & Dakka, S. M. (2018). Computational fluid dynamics investigation into flow behavior and acoustic mechanisms at the trailing edge of an airfoil. Noise and Vibration Worldwide, 49(1), 20-31. https://doi.org/10.1177/0957456517751455© The Author(s) 2018. Airfoil self-noise or trailing edge noise and shear noise were investigated computationally for a NACA 0012 airfoil section, focusing on noise mechanisms at the trailing edge to identify and understand sources of noise productio... Read More about Computational fluid dynamics investigation into flow behavior and acoustic mechanisms at the trailing edge of an airfoil.
Design and fabrication of a low cost desktop electrochemical 3D printer (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Chen, X., Liu, X., Childs, P., Brandon, N., & Wu, B. (2018). Design and fabrication of a low cost desktop electrochemical 3D printer. In Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Progress in Additive Manufacturing (Pro-AM 2018) (395-400). https://doi.org/10.25341/D4C01KAdditive manufacturing (AM) (3D printing) is the process of creating 3D objects from digital models through the layer by layer deposition of materials. Electrochemical additive manufacturing (ECAM) is a relatively new technique which can create metal... Read More about Design and fabrication of a low cost desktop electrochemical 3D printer.