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Dynamic behavior of polymers (2024)
Book Chapter
Siviour, C. R., & De Focatiis, D. S. (2024). Dynamic behavior of polymers. In Dynamic Behavior of Materials: Fundamentals, Material Models, and Microstructure Effects (553-595). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-323-99153-7.00013-x

Measuring, understanding, and modeling the high strain rate properties of polymers are of importance in a wide range of applications. These properties also give unique insight into the processes governing polymer deformation. Compared to metals, howe... Read More about Dynamic behavior of polymers.

Multi-agent cooperative swarm learning for dynamic layout optimisation of reconfigurable robotic assembly cells based on digital twin (2024)
Journal Article
Wang, L., Wang, Z., Gumma, K., Turner, A., & Ratchev, S. (in press). Multi-agent cooperative swarm learning for dynamic layout optimisation of reconfigurable robotic assembly cells based on digital twin. Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10845-023-02229-7

To meet the requirement of product variety and short production cycle, reconfigurable manufacturing system is considered as an effective solution in addressing current challenges, such as increasing customisation, high flexibility and dynamic market... Read More about Multi-agent cooperative swarm learning for dynamic layout optimisation of reconfigurable robotic assembly cells based on digital twin.

In two minds: distractive and protective effects of passengers in automated vehicles (2024)
Conference Proceeding
LARGE, D., Harvey, C., Shaw, E., Khandeparker, S., Burnett, G., & Box, E. (in press). In two minds: distractive and protective effects of passengers in automated vehicles.

We highlight exemplar behaviours elicited through the observation of driver-passenger interactions in a multiple journey driving simulator study, demonstrating both distractive and protective effects when a front-seat passenger is present during SAE... Read More about In two minds: distractive and protective effects of passengers in automated vehicles.

Speed‐current single‐loop control of PMSM based on model‐assisted cascaded extended state observer and sliding mode control (2024)
Journal Article
Wang, M., Liu, Y., Wang, Q., Liao, Y., & Wheeler, P. (in press). Speed‐current single‐loop control of PMSM based on model‐assisted cascaded extended state observer and sliding mode control. International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications, https://doi.org/10.1002/cta.3929

This paper proposes a novel speed‐current single‐loop speed regulation controller for permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) based on model‐assisted cascaded extended state observer (ESO) and sliding mode control (SMC), aimed at simplifying the co... Read More about Speed‐current single‐loop control of PMSM based on model‐assisted cascaded extended state observer and sliding mode control.

Silicon Carbide n-IGBTs: Structure Optimization for Ruggedness Enhancement (2024)
Journal Article
Almpanis, I., Antoniou, M., Evans, P., Empringham, L., Gammon, P., Undrea, F., …Lophitis, N. (2024). Silicon Carbide n-IGBTs: Structure Optimization for Ruggedness Enhancement. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 60(3), 4251-4263. https://doi.org/10.1109/tia.2024.3354870

In recent years, silicon carbide (SiC) based devices are increasingly replacing their silicon counterparts in power conversion applications due to their performance superiority. SiC insulated-gate bipolar transistors are particularly interesting as t... Read More about Silicon Carbide n-IGBTs: Structure Optimization for Ruggedness Enhancement.

Calculation of the System Unavailability Measures of Component Importance Using the D2T2 Methodology of Fault Tree Analysis (2024)
Journal Article
Andrews, J., & Lunt, S. (2024). Calculation of the System Unavailability Measures of Component Importance Using the D2T2 Methodology of Fault Tree Analysis. Mathematics, 12(2), Article 292. https://doi.org/10.3390/math12020292

A recent development in Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), known as Dynamic and Dependent Tree Theory (D2T2), accounts for dependencies between the basic events, making FTA more powerful. The method uses an integrated combination of Binary Decision Diagrams... Read More about Calculation of the System Unavailability Measures of Component Importance Using the D2T2 Methodology of Fault Tree Analysis.

Fillet Radius Impact of Rectangular Insulated Wires on PDIV for Turn-to-Turn Insulation of Inverter-Fed Motors (2024)
Journal Article
Naderiallaf, H., Degano, M., Gerada, C., & Gerada, D. (2024). Fillet Radius Impact of Rectangular Insulated Wires on PDIV for Turn-to-Turn Insulation of Inverter-Fed Motors. IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, 1-1. https://doi.org/10.1109/tdei.2024.3355032

This contribution elucidates the impact of the fillet radius, a geometric feature of rectangular insulated wires not commonly considered, on the partial discharge inception voltage (PDIV) in low-voltage machine turn-to-turn winding insulation. Initia... Read More about Fillet Radius Impact of Rectangular Insulated Wires on PDIV for Turn-to-Turn Insulation of Inverter-Fed Motors.

Phase change surfaces with porous metallic structures for long-term anti/de-icing application (2024)
Journal Article
Yang, D., Bao, R., Clare, A. T., Choi, K., & Hou, X. (2024). Phase change surfaces with porous metallic structures for long-term anti/de-icing application. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 660, 136-146. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2024.01.091

Hypothesis Ice mitigation has received increasing attention due to the severe safety and economic threats of icing hazards to modern industries. Slippery icephobic surface is a potential ice mitigation approach due to its ultra-low ice adhesion stre... Read More about Phase change surfaces with porous metallic structures for long-term anti/de-icing application.

Adaptative computerized cognitive training decreases mental workload during working memory precision task - A preliminary fNIRS study (2024)
Journal Article
Landowska, A., Wilson, M. L., Craven, M. P., & Harrington, K. (2024). Adaptative computerized cognitive training decreases mental workload during working memory precision task - A preliminary fNIRS study. International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, 184, Article 103206. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhcs.2023.103206

With the growing concern for the health of ageing populations, much research continues to look at the impact of cognitive training, particularly in relation to cognitive decline. We sought to use novel techniques, including augmented reality and port... Read More about Adaptative computerized cognitive training decreases mental workload during working memory precision task - A preliminary fNIRS study.

Understanding Inconsistencies in Thermohydraulic Characteristics Between Experimental and Numerical Data for DI Water Flow Through a Rectangular Microchannel (2024)
Journal Article
Schepperle, M., Samkhaniani, N., Magnini, M., Woias, P., & Stroh, A. (2024). Understanding Inconsistencies in Thermohydraulic Characteristics Between Experimental and Numerical Data for DI Water Flow Through a Rectangular Microchannel. ASME Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 146(3), Article 031801. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064330

Facing discrepancies between numerical simulation, experimental measurement, and theory is common in studies of fluid flow and heat transfer in microchannels. The cause of these discrepancies is often linked to the transition from the macroscale to t... Read More about Understanding Inconsistencies in Thermohydraulic Characteristics Between Experimental and Numerical Data for DI Water Flow Through a Rectangular Microchannel.

A field evaluation of an in-ground lighting intervention for safety at a road crossing (2024)
Journal Article
Hallewell, M., Dadashi, N., & Ryan, B. (2024). A field evaluation of an in-ground lighting intervention for safety at a road crossing. Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 101, 78-91. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trf.2023.12.017

There are limited numbers of naturalistic studies of behaviours in response to safety interventions, such as novel lighting products at road crossings. The study used a theory-based approach to evaluate behavioural responses to a novel, ground-mounte... Read More about A field evaluation of an in-ground lighting intervention for safety at a road crossing.

Modelling of modular soft robots: From a single to multiple building blocks (2024)
Journal Article
Atia, M. G., Mohammad, A., Gameros, A., Axinte, D., & Wright, I. (2024). Modelling of modular soft robots: From a single to multiple building blocks. Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 174, Article 104622. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.robot.2024.104622

Despite the advances in soft robots, their modelling is still one of the research challenges due to the complexity and non-linearity of their soft nature. A novel design of reconfigurable soft robots was recently introduced to bring more maturity to... Read More about Modelling of modular soft robots: From a single to multiple building blocks.

Disruption of Epithelial Barriers for Molecular Delivery Enhancement or Extraction of Extracellular Fluids (2024)
Patent
Webb, K., Moradi, E., & Foss, A. (2024). Disruption of Epithelial Barriers for Molecular Delivery Enhancement or Extraction of Extracellular Fluids. WO2024009101A1. UK

The invention provides a method of delivering a payload molecule across an epithelial tissue barrier, the method comprising: applying the payload molecule to the epithelial tissue barrier, and additionally applying an agent to the epithelial tissue b... Read More about Disruption of Epithelial Barriers for Molecular Delivery Enhancement or Extraction of Extracellular Fluids.

Highly sensitive optical fibre Bragg grating contact pressure sensor embedded in a polymer layer: modelling and experimental validation (2024)
Journal Article
Abeywardena, C., Zhang, Q., Korposh, S., Morgan, S., Bull, S., & Correia, R. (2024). Highly sensitive optical fibre Bragg grating contact pressure sensor embedded in a polymer layer: modelling and experimental validation. Results in Optics, 14, Article 100604. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rio.2024.100604

This paper discusses mathematical modelling and experimental validation of a highly sensitive optical fibre Bragg grating (FBG) contact pressure sensor developed for healthcare applications. Bare FBGs are not very sensitive to pressure (~ 3x10-3 nm/M... Read More about Highly sensitive optical fibre Bragg grating contact pressure sensor embedded in a polymer layer: modelling and experimental validation.

Functional performance of a bi-layered chitosan-nano-hydroxyapatite osteochondral scaffold: a pre-clinical in vitro tribological study (2024)
Journal Article
Cowie, R. M., Macri-Pellizzeri, L., McLaren, J., Sanderson, W. J., Felfel, R. M., Scotchford, C. A., …Jennings, L. M. (2024). Functional performance of a bi-layered chitosan-nano-hydroxyapatite osteochondral scaffold: a pre-clinical in vitro tribological study. Royal Society Open Science, 11(1), Article 230431. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsos.230431

Osteochondral grafts are used for repair of focal osteochondral lesions. Autologous grafts are the gold standard treatment; however, limited graft availability and donor site morbidity restrict use. Therefore, there is a clinical need for different g... Read More about Functional performance of a bi-layered chitosan-nano-hydroxyapatite osteochondral scaffold: a pre-clinical in vitro tribological study.

Application of Machine Learning Algorithms in Predicting Rheological Behavior of BN-diamond/Thermal Oil Hybrid Nanofluids (2024)
Journal Article
Ali, A., Noshad, N., Kumar, A., Ilyas, S. U., Phelan, P. E., Alsaady, M., …Yan, Y. (2024). Application of Machine Learning Algorithms in Predicting Rheological Behavior of BN-diamond/Thermal Oil Hybrid Nanofluids. Fluids, 9(1), Article 20. https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids9010020

The use of nanofluids in heat transfer applications has significantly increased in recent times due to their enhanced thermal properties. It is therefore important to investigate the flow behavior and, thus, the rheology of different nanosuspensions... Read More about Application of Machine Learning Algorithms in Predicting Rheological Behavior of BN-diamond/Thermal Oil Hybrid Nanofluids.

The Effect of Thrust Vectoring on Aeroelastic Stability of Electric Aircraft (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Amoozgar, M., Hall, M., Dimitriadis, G., & Cooper, J. E. (2024, January). The Effect of Thrust Vectoring on Aeroelastic Stability of Electric Aircraft. Paper presented at AIAA SCITECH 2024 Forum, Orlando, FL

In this paper, the effect of thrust vectoring of propulsors on the aeroelastic stability of an electric aircraft wing powered up with electric propulsors is investigated. The electric aircraft is composed of six high-lift and one cruise propulsors. T... Read More about The Effect of Thrust Vectoring on Aeroelastic Stability of Electric Aircraft.

Alumina/GNPs coating on textured WC/Co substrate: microstructure and tribology (2024)
Journal Article
Sun, J., Liu, C., Venturi, F., Romero, A. R., & Hussain, T. (2024). Alumina/GNPs coating on textured WC/Co substrate: microstructure and tribology. Materials Science and Technology, https://doi.org/10.1177/02670836231223800

This work aims to provide a method for improving the tribological properties of WC/Co substrates. Laser surface texturing technology was employed to fabricate micro-grooves on the substrate surfaces. Suspension high velocity oxy fuel thermal spraying... Read More about Alumina/GNPs coating on textured WC/Co substrate: microstructure and tribology.

A CPT-based multi-spring model for lateral monopile analysis under SLS conditions in sand (2024)
Journal Article
Tott-Buswell, J., Prendergast, L. J., & Gavin, K. (2024). A CPT-based multi-spring model for lateral monopile analysis under SLS conditions in sand. Ocean Engineering, 293, Article 116642. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2023.116642

Monopiles are the most common Offshore Wind Turbine (OWT) foundations due to their simplicity in design, fabrication, and installation. However, large new-generation turbines have led to significant changes in monopile dimensions, n... Read More about A CPT-based multi-spring model for lateral monopile analysis under SLS conditions in sand.

Exploring the dynamic characteristics of thermoelectric generator under fluctuations of exhaust heat (2024)
Journal Article
Luo, D., Yan, Y., Chen, W., & Cao, B. (2024). Exploring the dynamic characteristics of thermoelectric generator under fluctuations of exhaust heat. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 222, Article 125151. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2023.125151

The thermoelectric generator is a potential candidate to recover waste heat from exhaust gas. Regarding the fluctuations of exhaust heat in practical situations, this paper adopts a transient fluid-thermal-electric multiphysics model to investigate t... Read More about Exploring the dynamic characteristics of thermoelectric generator under fluctuations of exhaust heat.