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Migrant urbanism in gulf citie: S a reality without vision? (2020)
Book Chapter
Wiedmann, F. (2020). Migrant urbanism in gulf citie: S a reality without vision?. In M. Kamrava (Ed.), Routledge Handbook of Persian Gulf Politics (99-111). London: Routledge

To a large extent recent urbanization in the Gulf region has been shaped by the distinctive roles of local governance and extensive international migration. New models of governance, such as urban entrepreneurialism and various forms of public-privat... Read More about Migrant urbanism in gulf citie: S a reality without vision?.

Experimental Demonstration of a Mode Shape-Based Scour-Monitoring Method for Multispan Bridges with Shallow Foundations (2020)
Journal Article
Malekjafarian, A., Kim, C., O'Brien, E., Prendergast, L. J., Fitzgerald, P., & Nakajima, S. (2020). Experimental Demonstration of a Mode Shape-Based Scour-Monitoring Method for Multispan Bridges with Shallow Foundations. Journal of Bridge Engineering, 25(8), Article 04020050. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28asce%29be.1943-5592.0001586

A vibration-based scour monitoring approach applicable to bridges with multiple simply supported spans on shallow foundations is experimentally investigated in this paper. A monitoring strategy based on the relative changes in pier mode shape amplitu... Read More about Experimental Demonstration of a Mode Shape-Based Scour-Monitoring Method for Multispan Bridges with Shallow Foundations.

Boron-doped rutile TiO2/ anatase TiO2/ ZrTiO4 ternary heterojunction photocatalyst with optimized phase interface and band structure (2020)
Journal Article
Liu, C., Li, X., Xu, C., Wu, Y., Hu, X., & Hou, X. (2020). Boron-doped rutile TiO2/ anatase TiO2/ ZrTiO4 ternary heterojunction photocatalyst with optimized phase interface and band structure. Ceramics International, 46(13), 20943-20953. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2020.05.152

To improve the photocatalytic performance of TiO2-based heterostructures, Z-scheme/Ⅱ-type rutile TiO2 (R)/anatase TiO2 (A)/ZrTiO4 ternary heterojunction photocatalyst was designed and prepared via a facile one-step calcining strategy. Phase interface... Read More about Boron-doped rutile TiO2/ anatase TiO2/ ZrTiO4 ternary heterojunction photocatalyst with optimized phase interface and band structure.

The impact of mesoscale textile architecture on the structural damping in composite structures (2020)
Journal Article
Thierry, V., & Chronopoulos, D. (2020). The impact of mesoscale textile architecture on the structural damping in composite structures. Composite Structures, 249, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2020.112475

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
Hedegaard, C. L., & Mata, A. (2020). Integrating self-assembly and biofabrication for the development of structures with enhanced complexity and hierarchical control. Biofabrication, 12(3), https://doi.org/10.1088/1758-5090/ab84cb

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
Feng, F., Si, G., Min, C., Yuan, X., & Somekh, M. (2020). On-chip plasmonic spin-Hall nanograting for simultaneously detecting phase and polarization singularities. Light: Science and Applications, 9(1), Article 95. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41377-020-0330-z

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.

A novel dynamical filter based on multi-epochs least-squares to integrate the carrier phase and pseudorange observation for GNSS measurement (2020)
Journal Article
Li, F., Gao, J., Psimoulis, P., Meng, X., & Ke, F. (2020). A novel dynamical filter based on multi-epochs least-squares to integrate the carrier phase and pseudorange observation for GNSS measurement. Remote Sensing, 12(11), https://doi.org/10.3390/rs12111762

© 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.

Resilient and Agile Engineering Solutions to Address Societal Challenges such as Coronavirus Pandemic (2020)
Journal Article
Goel, S., Hawi, S., Goel, G., Thakur, V. K., Pearce, O., Hoskins, C., …Barber, A. H. (2020). Resilient and Agile Engineering Solutions to Address Societal Challenges such as Coronavirus Pandemic. Materials Today Chemistry, 17, Article 100300. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtchem.2020.100300

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
Felton, J., Blundo, E., Ling, S., Glover, J., Kudrynskyi, Z. R., Makarovsky, O., …Patané, A. (2020). The Interaction of Hydrogen with the van der Waals Crystal γ-InSe. Molecules, 25(11), Article 2526. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules25112526

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
Wen, C., Ding, H., & Yang, Y. (2020). Performance of steam ejector with nonequilibrium condensation for multi-effect distillation with thermal vapour compression (MED-TVC) seawater desalination system. Desalination, 489, Article 114531. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2020.114531

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
Russo, M., & Dong, X. (2020). A calibration procedure for reconfigurable Gough-Stewart manipulators. Mechanism and Machine Theory, 152, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2020.103920

© 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
Toledo, S., Maqueda, E., Rivera, M., Gregor, R., Wheeler, P., & Romero, C. (2020). Improved Predictive Control in Multi-Modular Matrix Converter for Six-Phase Generation Systems. Energies, 13(10), Article 2660. https://doi.org/10.3390/en13102660

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
Zaidi, S. B. A., Airey, G. D., Grenfell, J., Ahmad, N., & Ahmed, I. (2022). Moisture susceptibility assessment of hydrated lime modified asphalt mixture and surface energy. International Journal of Pavement Engineering, 23(3), 599-611. https://doi.org/10.1080/10298436.2020.1763347

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
Zheng, X., Mazzon, J., Wallis, I., & Wood, C. J. (2020). Airtightness measurement of an outdoor chamber using the Pulse and blower door methods under various wind and leakage scenarios. Building and Environment, 179, Article 106950. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2020.106950

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
Escrig, J. E., Simeone, A., Woolley, E., Rangappa, S., Rady, A., & Watson, N. (2020). Ultrasonic Measurements and Machine Learning for Monitoring the Removal of Surface Fouling during Clean-in-Place Processes. Food and Bioproducts Processing, 123, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fbp.2020.05.003

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
De Bono, J., Li, H., & McDowell, G. (2020). A new abrasive wear model for railway ballast. Soils and Foundations, 60(3), 714-721. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sandf.2020.05.001

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
Gamaralalage, D., Sawai, O., & Nunoura, T. (2020). Effect of reagents addition method in Fenton oxidation on the destruction of organics in palm oil mill effluent. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 8(4), Article 103974. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2020.103974

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
Narayanasamy, K. K., Price, J. C., Mesquita-Riberio, R., Mather, M. L., & Jayasinghe, I. Self-activated photoblinking of nitrogen vacancy centers in nanodiamonds (sandSTORM): A method for rapid single molecule localization microscopy with unlimited observation time

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.

Dual-processing by abrasive waterjet machining—A method for machining and surface modification of nickel-based superalloy (2020)
Journal Article
Liao, Z., Sanchez, I., Xu, D., Axinte, D., Augustinavicius, G., & Wretland, A. (2020). Dual-processing by abrasive waterjet machining—A method for machining and surface modification of nickel-based superalloy. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 285, Article 116768. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2020.116768

© 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.

Self healing ability and strength recovery of different laminated Al2O3 cutting tool composites (2020)
Journal Article
Sun, J., Liu, C., Zhang, R., & Hussain, T. (2020). Self healing ability and strength recovery of different laminated Al2O3 cutting tool composites. Ceramics International, 46(12), 20463-20471. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2020.05.145

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.