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A novel dynamical filter based on multi-epochs least-squares to integrate the carrier phase and pseudorange observation for GNSS measurement (2020)
Journal Article

© 2020 by the authors. The high noise of pseudorange and the ambiguity of carrier phase observation restrain the GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) application in military, industrial, and agricultural, to name a few. Thus, it is crucial for G... Read More about A novel dynamical filter based on multi-epochs least-squares to integrate the carrier phase and pseudorange observation for GNSS measurement.

The impact of mesoscale textile architecture on the structural damping in composite structures (2020)
Journal Article

In this article, a method allowing for prediction of the effective structural damping given the mesoscale architecture of a composite is presented. The method enables a fast and accurate calculation of the loss factor as a function of the direction o... Read More about The impact of mesoscale textile architecture on the structural damping in composite structures.

Integrating self-assembly and biofabrication for the development of structures with enhanced complexity and hierarchical control (2020)
Journal Article

Nature has evolved to grow and regenerate tissues and organs using self-assembling processes capable of organizing a wide variety of molecular building-blocks at multiple size scales. As the field of biofabrication progresses, it is essential to deve... Read More about Integrating self-assembly and biofabrication for the development of structures with enhanced complexity and hierarchical control.

On-chip plasmonic spin-Hall nanograting for simultaneously detecting phase and polarization singularities (2020)
Journal Article

Phase and polarization singularities are important degrees of freedom for electromagnetic field manipulation. Detecting these singularities is essential for modern optics, but it is still a challenge, especially in integrated optical systems. In this... Read More about On-chip plasmonic spin-Hall nanograting for simultaneously detecting phase and polarization singularities.

Resilient and Agile Engineering Solutions to Address Societal Challenges such as Coronavirus Pandemic (2020)
Journal Article

The world is witnessing tumultuous times as major economic powers including the US, UK, Russia, India, and most of Europe continue to be in a state of lockdown. The worst-hit sectors due to this lockdown are sales, production (manufacturing), transpo... Read More about Resilient and Agile Engineering Solutions to Address Societal Challenges such as Coronavirus Pandemic.

The Interaction of Hydrogen with the van der Waals Crystal ?-InSe (2020)
Journal Article

The emergence of the hydrogen economy requires development in the storage, generation and sensing of hydrogen. The indium selenide (?-InSe) van der Waals (vdW) crystal shows promise for technologies in all three of these areas. For these applications... Read More about The Interaction of Hydrogen with the van der Waals Crystal ?-InSe.

Performance of steam ejector with nonequilibrium condensation for multi-effect distillation with thermal vapour compression (MED-TVC) seawater desalination system (2020)
Journal Article

The single-phase and two-phase flow models are developed and compared for the performance evaluation of a steam ejector for the multi-effect distillation with thermal vapour compression (MED-TVC) seawater desalination system. The results show that a... Read More about Performance of steam ejector with nonequilibrium condensation for multi-effect distillation with thermal vapour compression (MED-TVC) seawater desalination system.

A calibration procedure for reconfigurable Gough-Stewart manipulators (2020)
Journal Article

© 2020 This paper introduces a calibration procedure for the identification of the geometrical parameters of a reconfigurable Gough-Stewart parallel manipulator. By using the proposed method, the geometry of a general Gough-Stewart platform can be ev... Read More about A calibration procedure for reconfigurable Gough-Stewart manipulators.

Improved Predictive Control in Multi-Modular Matrix Converter for Six-Phase Generation Systems (2020)
Journal Article

Distributed generation systems are emerging as a good solution as part of the response to the world’s growing energy demand. In this context multi-phase wind generation systems are a feasible option. These systems consist of renewable AC sources whic... Read More about Improved Predictive Control in Multi-Modular Matrix Converter for Six-Phase Generation Systems.

Moisture susceptibility assessment of hydrated lime modified asphalt mixture and surface energy (2020)
Journal Article

The influence of hydrated lime on moisture susceptibility of asphalt mixture was assessed using a combination of surface energy measurements and modified saturation ageing and tensile stiffness test. Four aggregate types, which are commonly used for... Read More about Moisture susceptibility assessment of hydrated lime modified asphalt mixture and surface energy.

Airtightness measurement of an outdoor chamber using the Pulse and blower door methods under various wind and leakage scenarios (2020)
Journal Article

As a continued investigation following the previous testing of a house-sized chamber in a sheltered environment, this paper introduces an experimental study of airtightness measurement of an outdoor chamber using both the novel Pulse technique and th... Read More about Airtightness measurement of an outdoor chamber using the Pulse and blower door methods under various wind and leakage scenarios.

Ultrasonic Measurements and Machine Learning for Monitoring the Removal of Surface Fouling during Clean-in-Place Processes (2020)
Journal Article

Cleaning is an essential operation in the food and drink manufacturing sector, although it comes with significant economic and environmental costs. Cleaning is generally performed using autonomous Clean-in-Place (CIP) processes, which often over-clea... Read More about Ultrasonic Measurements and Machine Learning for Monitoring the Removal of Surface Fouling during Clean-in-Place Processes.

A new abrasive wear model for railway ballast (2020)
Journal Article

A new method to model the abrasion of granular particles using the discrete element method is demonstrated in this paper. This new, simple method is based on a classical theory of abrasive wear, relating the volume of solid lost to the frictional wor... Read More about A new abrasive wear model for railway ballast.

Effect of reagents addition method in Fenton oxidation on the destruction of organics in palm oil mill effluent (2020)
Journal Article

H2O2 and Fe2+ are the reagents added in Fenton oxidation and their rapid consumption affects the oxidation performances. In this study, effect of reagents addition methods on the oxidation performances in Fenton process was studied considering the pa... Read More about Effect of reagents addition method in Fenton oxidation on the destruction of organics in palm oil mill effluent.

Self-activated photoblinking of nitrogen vacancy centers in nanodiamonds (sandSTORM): A method for rapid single molecule localization microscopy with unlimited observation time (2020)
Working Paper

Stochastic optical reconstruction microscopy (STORM) is one of the most commonly used super-resolution microscopy techniques. Popular implementations of STORM utilize aromatic fluorophores and consist of a number of intrinsic limitations such the fin... Read More about Self-activated photoblinking of nitrogen vacancy centers in nanodiamonds (sandSTORM): A method for rapid single molecule localization microscopy with unlimited observation time.

Redox?Active Hybrid Polyoxometalate?Stabilised Gold Nanoparticles (2020)
Journal Article

We report the design and preparation of multifunctional hybrid nanomaterials through the stabilization of gold nanoparticles with thiol‐functionalised hybrid organic–inorganic polyoxometalates (POMs). The covalent attachment of the hybrid POM forms n... Read More about Redox?Active Hybrid Polyoxometalate?Stabilised Gold Nanoparticles.

Self healing ability and strength recovery of different laminated Al2O3 cutting tool composites (2020)
Journal Article

The lifetime of ceramic tool is decreased because of the extension of cracks, and it will be prolonged if the cracks can be self healed. The healing ability of laminated Al2O3 cutting tool composites (Al2O3-(WC-Co)-MgO/Al2O3–TiC–MgO) were assessed. F... Read More about Self healing ability and strength recovery of different laminated Al2O3 cutting tool composites.

Dual-processing by abrasive waterjet machining—A method for machining and surface modification of nickel-based superalloy (2020)
Journal Article

© 2020 Elsevier B.V. Abrasive waterjet (AWJ) is widely used for machining of advanced (e.g. nickel-based) superalloys as it offers high material removal rates and low cutting temperatures. However, the inadequate surface integrity, e.g. large number... Read More about Dual-processing by abrasive waterjet machining—A method for machining and surface modification of nickel-based superalloy.

Cultural intelligence of chemical engineering students: A demographics study (2020)
Journal Article

An empirical investigation into the influence of demographic characteristics as foundations of cultural intelligence of chemical engineering students is addressed for the first time in this study. Following a validated cultural intelligence methodolo... Read More about Cultural intelligence of chemical engineering students: A demographics study.

Evaluating the impact of viewing location on view perception using a virtual environment (2020)
Journal Article

Window views are an important design feature in buildings. Views can impact the cognitive attention, psychological and physiological well-being of building occupants due to their ability to provide recovery in stressful working environments. The impa... Read More about Evaluating the impact of viewing location on view perception using a virtual environment.