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Improved Numerical Estimation Method for Surface Wave Attenuation on Metasurfaces (2024)
Journal Article
Suzuki, K., Dang, P. T., Homma, H., Fathnan, A. A., Phang, S., & Wakatsuchi, H. (2024). Improved Numerical Estimation Method for Surface Wave Attenuation on Metasurfaces. Advanced Theory and Simulations, https://doi.org/10.1002/adts.202301173

Comprehensive numerical tools to investigate and analyze the surface wave attenuation on a metasurface waveguide that consists of periodic patches deposited on a dielectric substrate are presented. The surface wave attenuation is evaluated in both wa... Read More about Improved Numerical Estimation Method for Surface Wave Attenuation on Metasurfaces.

Heat-assisted friction stir incremental sheet forming of thermoplastics (2024)
Journal Article
Zhu, H., & Ou, H. (2024). Heat-assisted friction stir incremental sheet forming of thermoplastics. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 328, Article 118396. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2024.118396

Incremental sheet forming (ISF) has been attracting increasing interests for customised manufacture of thermoplastics, but the application in high-performance and hard-to-form thermoplastics is still a challenge. This paper develops a new heat-assist... Read More about Heat-assisted friction stir incremental sheet forming of thermoplastics.

Permanent Magnet Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Machine Design for Light Traction Applications (2024)
Journal Article
Nardo, M. D., Gallicchio, G., Cupertino, F., Korman, O., Wang, M., Gerada, C., …Buticchi, G. (2024). Permanent Magnet Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Machine Design for Light Traction Applications. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1109/tia.2024.3384481

This paper presents a systematic comparative design study of permanent magnet assisted synchronous reluctance (PMaSyR) machines for a light traction application aimed at considering an holistic approach for a given outer envelope and cooling system s... Read More about Permanent Magnet Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Machine Design for Light Traction Applications.

The Relationship Between the Extent of Indentation and Impact Damage in Carbon-Fibre Reinforced-Plastic Composites after a Low-Velocity Impact (2024)
Journal Article
Brooks, R. A., Liu, J., Hall, Z. E., Joesbury, A. M., Harper, L. T., Liu, H., …Dear, J. P. (2024). The Relationship Between the Extent of Indentation and Impact Damage in Carbon-Fibre Reinforced-Plastic Composites after a Low-Velocity Impact. Applied Composite Materials, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10443-024-10223-2

The present paper investigates the low-velocity impact behaviour of carbon-fibre reinforced-plastic (CFRP) composite panels and the damage incurred when they are subjected to a single impact. The relationship between the depth of permanent surface in... Read More about The Relationship Between the Extent of Indentation and Impact Damage in Carbon-Fibre Reinforced-Plastic Composites after a Low-Velocity Impact.

Microwave pyrolysis of waste biomass and synthesis of micro-mesoporous activated carbons: The role of textural properties for CO2 and textile dye adsorption (2024)
Journal Article
Durán-Jiménez, G., Rodriguez, J., Stevens, L., T. Kostas, E., & Dodds, C. (2024). Microwave pyrolysis of waste biomass and synthesis of micro-mesoporous activated carbons: The role of textural properties for CO2 and textile dye adsorption. Chemical Engineering Journal, 488, Article 150926. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.150926

Hierarchical porous activated carbons (ACs) were efficiently synthesized in less than 2 min using microwaves and phosphoric acid (H3PO4), exhibiting excellent potential as adsorbent for carbon dioxide (CO2) and Methylene Blue (MB). The method emphasi... Read More about Microwave pyrolysis of waste biomass and synthesis of micro-mesoporous activated carbons: The role of textural properties for CO2 and textile dye adsorption.

Examining the efficacy of promising antioxidants to mitigate asphalt binder oxidation: insights from a worldwide interlaboratory investigation (2024)
Journal Article
Adwani, D., Pipintakos, G., Mirwald, J., Wang, Y., Hajj, R., Guo, M., …Bhasin, A. (2024). Examining the efficacy of promising antioxidants to mitigate asphalt binder oxidation: insights from a worldwide interlaboratory investigation. International Journal of Pavement Engineering, 25(1), Article 2332363. https://doi.org/10.1080/10298436.2024.2332363

Oxidative aging induces significant stiffening of asphalt binders that leads to a pronounced reduction in the overall durability of asphalt pavements. The strategic implementation of antioxidant additives provides a potential solution to alleviate th... Read More about Examining the efficacy of promising antioxidants to mitigate asphalt binder oxidation: insights from a worldwide interlaboratory investigation.

Modulated Self-Assembly of Catalytically Active Metal–Organic Nanosheets Containing Zr6 Clusters and Dicarboxylate Ligands (2024)
Journal Article
Prasad, R. R. R., Boyadjieva, S. S., Zhou, G., Tan, J., Firth, F. C. N., Ling, S., …Forgan, R. S. (2024). Modulated Self-Assembly of Catalytically Active Metal–Organic Nanosheets Containing Zr6 Clusters and Dicarboxylate Ligands. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 16(14), 17812–17820. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.4c00604

Two-dimensional metal–organic nanosheets (MONs) have emerged as attractive alternatives to their three-dimensional metal–organic framework (MOF) counterparts for heterogeneous catalysis due to their greater external surface areas and higher accessibi... Read More about Modulated Self-Assembly of Catalytically Active Metal–Organic Nanosheets Containing Zr6 Clusters and Dicarboxylate Ligands.

Effect of elastic modulus on masonry buildings during tunnelling: a coupled centrifuge-numerical modelling study (2024)
Conference Proceeding
Tang, C., & Marshall, A. M. (in press). Effect of elastic modulus on masonry buildings during tunnelling: a coupled centrifuge-numerical modelling study. In Proceedings of the 5th ECPMG 2024

In this study, a novel coupled centrifuge-numerical modelling (CCNM) approach of shallow strip foundations developed at the University of Nottingham Centre for Geomechanics (NCG) is used to study the response of masonry building behaviour during tunn... Read More about Effect of elastic modulus on masonry buildings during tunnelling: a coupled centrifuge-numerical modelling study.

Model predictive control for Vienna rectifier with constant frequency based on inductance parameters online identification (2024)
Journal Article
Dang, C., Wang, Y., Jiang, Z., Liu, D., Tong, X., Wheeler, P., & Xin, Y. (2024). Model predictive control for Vienna rectifier with constant frequency based on inductance parameters online identification. Journal of The Franklin Institute, 361(7), Article 106795. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfranklin.2024.106795

When the finite control set model predictive control (FCS-MPC) is applied to the three-level converter, there are problems such as large current harmonics, high requirements for the computing efficiency of the microcontroller, complex multi-objective... Read More about Model predictive control for Vienna rectifier with constant frequency based on inductance parameters online identification.

Scalable bioreactor production of an O2‐protected [FeFe]‐hydrogenase enables simple aerobic handling for clean chemical synthesis (2024)
Journal Article
Cleary, S. E., Hall, S. J., Galan-Bataller, R., Lurshay, T. C., Hancox, C., Williamson, J. J., …Morra, S. (in press). Scalable bioreactor production of an O2‐protected [FeFe]‐hydrogenase enables simple aerobic handling for clean chemical synthesis. ChemCatChem, https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.202400193

The enzyme CbA5H, a [FeFe]-hydrogenase from Clostridium beijerinckii, has previously been shown to survive exposure to oxygen, making it a promising candidate for biotechnological applications. Thus far [NiFe]-hydrogenases are typically considered fo... Read More about Scalable bioreactor production of an O2‐protected [FeFe]‐hydrogenase enables simple aerobic handling for clean chemical synthesis.

Research and innovation identified to decarbonise the maritime sector (2024)
Journal Article
Ling-Chin, J., Simpson, R., Cairns, A., Wu, D., Xie, Y., Song, D., …Roskilly, A. P. (2024). Research and innovation identified to decarbonise the maritime sector. Green Energy and Sustainability, 4(1), Article 1. https://doi.org/10.47248/ges2404010001

The maritime sector requires technically, environmentally, socially, and economically informed pathways to decarbonise and eliminate all emissions harmful to the environment and health. This is extremely challenging and complex, and a wide range of t... Read More about Research and innovation identified to decarbonise the maritime sector.

Driving next generation manufacturing through advanced metals characterisation capability (2024)
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Clare, A., Seita, M., Speidel, A., Collins, P., & Clark, M. (2024). Driving next generation manufacturing through advanced metals characterisation capability. Scripta Materialia, 246, Article 116009. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scriptamat.2024.116009

Understanding the effects of manufacturing methods upon materials has driven constant innovation for over 300 years. While our ability to fabricate metallurgical wonders extends into the annals of history our ability to understand the scientific prin... Read More about Driving next generation manufacturing through advanced metals characterisation capability.

A study of membrane correction accounting for both curvature and tension in DEM simulations of triaxial tests of sand and ballast with two alternative flexible membrane models (2024)
Journal Article
Tolomeo, M., & McDowell, G. R. (2024). A study of membrane correction accounting for both curvature and tension in DEM simulations of triaxial tests of sand and ballast with two alternative flexible membrane models. Granular Matter, 26(2), Article 47. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10035-024-01419-1

In DEM simulations of triaxial tests, modelling a flexible lateral membrane is crucial and challenging. It is essential for the correct application of a uniform lateral pressure and for an accurate measurement of sample volume. Here, we introduce a m... Read More about A study of membrane correction accounting for both curvature and tension in DEM simulations of triaxial tests of sand and ballast with two alternative flexible membrane models.

Co-delivery of curcumin and resveratrol by folic acid-conjugated poly(glycerol adipate) nanoparticles for enhanced synergistic anticancer effect against osteosarcoma (2024)
Journal Article
Wongrakpanich, A., Bui Thi Thu, H., Sakchaisri, K., Taresco, V., Cuzzucoli Crucitti, V., Bunsupa, S., & Suksiriworapong, J. (2024). Co-delivery of curcumin and resveratrol by folic acid-conjugated poly(glycerol adipate) nanoparticles for enhanced synergistic anticancer effect against osteosarcoma. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 95, Article 105610. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jddst.2024.105610

This study explored the co-delivery of curcumin (CUR) and resveratrol (RV) using folic acid-conjugated poly(glycerol adipate)-based nanoparticles (FPPC NPs) to enhance their synergistic anticancer effects against osteosarcoma. Based on synergistic to... Read More about Co-delivery of curcumin and resveratrol by folic acid-conjugated poly(glycerol adipate) nanoparticles for enhanced synergistic anticancer effect against osteosarcoma.

Exploring Opportunities for Vehicle-to-Grid Implementation through Demonstration Projects (2024)
Journal Article
Waldron, J., Rodrigues, L., Deb, S., Gillott, M., Naylor, S., & Rimmer, C. (2024). Exploring Opportunities for Vehicle-to-Grid Implementation through Demonstration Projects. Energies, 17(7), Article 1549. https://doi.org/10.3390/en17071549

Global warming, pollution, and increasing energy demand have compelled electrification of the transport sector. Electric vehicles are not only an attractive and cleaner mode of transport, but they also possess the capacity to offer flexible storage a... Read More about Exploring Opportunities for Vehicle-to-Grid Implementation through Demonstration Projects.

Dicalcium ferrite: A chemical heat pump in integrated carbon capture and chemical looping combustion for the steel industry (2024)
Journal Article
Sukma, M. S., Zheng, Y., & Scott, S. A. (2024). Dicalcium ferrite: A chemical heat pump in integrated carbon capture and chemical looping combustion for the steel industry. Chemical Engineering Journal, 488, Article 150658. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.150658

An integrated calcium and chemical looping combustion using dicalcium ferrite (Ca2Fe2O5, C2F), a mixed phase from iron and calcium oxides, is proposed here to remove carbon (CO + CO2) contained in the blast furnace gas from the steel industry. C2F is... Read More about Dicalcium ferrite: A chemical heat pump in integrated carbon capture and chemical looping combustion for the steel industry.

Novel drugs approved by the EMA, the FDA, and the MHRA in 2023: A year in review (2024)
Journal Article
Papapetropoulos, A., Topouzis, S., Alexander, S. P. H., Cortese‐Krott, M., Kendall, D. A., Martemyanov, K. A., …Ferdinandy, P. (2024). Novel drugs approved by the EMA, the FDA, and the MHRA in 2023: A year in review. British Journal of Pharmacology, 181(11), 1553-1575. https://doi.org/10.1111/bph.16337

In 2023, seventy novel drugs received market authorization for the first time in either Europe (by the EMA and the MHRA) or in the United States (by the FDA). Confirming a steady recent trend, more than half of these drugs target rare diseases or int... Read More about Novel drugs approved by the EMA, the FDA, and the MHRA in 2023: A year in review.

Effects of embedded walls on tunnelling-induced sandy ground displacements: a numerical investigation (2024)
Journal Article
Xu, J., Zheng, L., Song, G., Zhang, D., Sheil, B., & Marshall, A. M. (2024). Effects of embedded walls on tunnelling-induced sandy ground displacements: a numerical investigation. Géotechnique, https://doi.org/10.1680/jgeot.23.00307

Urban tunnelling projects pose significant risks to the integrity of nearby structures due to ground movements induced by the excavation process. Embedded walls are commonly employed as a protective measure to mitigate these adverse effects. This pap... Read More about Effects of embedded walls on tunnelling-induced sandy ground displacements: a numerical investigation.

Robust gesture recognition method toward intelligent environment using Wi-Fi signals (2024)
Journal Article
Ding, X., Yu, X., Zhong, Y., Xie, W., Cai, B., You, M., & Jiang, T. (2024). Robust gesture recognition method toward intelligent environment using Wi-Fi signals. Measurement, 231, Article 114525. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2024.114525

Wi-Fi-based gesture recognition represents an emerging paradigm of human–computer interaction. While deep learning-based and model-based solutions are crucial for improving accuracy and generalization performance, they often depend heavily on extensi... Read More about Robust gesture recognition method toward intelligent environment using Wi-Fi signals.

Setup and calibration of piles with FBG strain sensors in a geotechnical centrifuge = Configuration et calibration de pieux équipés de capteurs de deformation FBG dans une centrifugeuse géotechnique (2024)
Conference Proceeding
Tang, C., Marshall, A. M., Heron, C. M., Franza, A., & Xu, J. (in press). Setup and calibration of piles with FBG strain sensors in a geotechnical centrifuge = Configuration et calibration de pieux équipés de capteurs de deformation FBG dans une centrifugeuse géotechnique. In Proceedings of the XVIII ECSMGE 2024

This paper discusses technical aspects of the experimental setup and calibration processing during centrifuge testing of single piles, instrumented with fibre Bragg grating (FBG) strain sensors, under vertical loads. Results illustrate the influence... Read More about Setup and calibration of piles with FBG strain sensors in a geotechnical centrifuge = Configuration et calibration de pieux équipés de capteurs de deformation FBG dans une centrifugeuse géotechnique.