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A molecular dynamics analysis of the influence of iron corrosion products on the healing process of bitumen (2024)
Journal Article
Xu, H., Zou, Y., Airey, G., Wang, H., Zhang, H., Wu, S., & Chen, A. (2024). A molecular dynamics analysis of the influence of iron corrosion products on the healing process of bitumen. Construction and Building Materials, 421, Article 135662. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.135662

Corrosion of iron materials in the asphalt concrete pavement occurs commonly when the bitumen film peels off, and the generation of corrosion products would affect the healing performance of bitumen. To identify the affection, this research focuses o... Read More about A molecular dynamics analysis of the influence of iron corrosion products on the healing process of bitumen.

Synergy of nanocrystalline carbon nitride with Cu single atom catalyst leads to selective photocatalytic reduction of CO2 to methanol (2024)
Journal Article
LeMercier, T. M., Thangamuthu, M., Kohlrausch, E. C., Chen, Y., Stoppiello, C. T., Fay, M. W., …Khlobystov, A. N. (2024). Synergy of nanocrystalline carbon nitride with Cu single atom catalyst leads to selective photocatalytic reduction of CO2 to methanol. Sustainable Energy and Fuels, https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SE00028E

Carbon nitride (C3N4) possesses both a band gap in the visible range and a low-lying conduction band potential, suitable for water splitting and CO2 reduction reactions (CO2RR). Yet, bulk C3N4 (b-C3N4) suffers from structural disorder leading to slug... Read More about Synergy of nanocrystalline carbon nitride with Cu single atom catalyst leads to selective photocatalytic reduction of CO2 to methanol.

Impacts of distributed thermal and electric contact resistance on performance and geometric optimization of thermoelectric generators (2024)
Journal Article
Li, Y., Shi, Y., Luo, D., Wang, X., & Yan, Y. (2024). Impacts of distributed thermal and electric contact resistance on performance and geometric optimization of thermoelectric generators. Applied Thermal Engineering, 246, Article 122873. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2024.122873

Thermal and electric contact resistance (TCR/ECR) critically impact performance and geometric optimization of thermoelectric generators (TEGs). However, conventional treatments usually ignored or simplified them as lumped variables, neglecting their... Read More about Impacts of distributed thermal and electric contact resistance on performance and geometric optimization of thermoelectric generators.

Improving the development and reusability of Industrial AI through Semantic Models (2024)
Conference Proceeding
Martínez-Arellano, G., & Ratchev, S. (in press). Improving the development and reusability of Industrial AI through Semantic Models.

Despite some of the success of AI, particularly machine learning, in industrial applications such as condition monitoring, quality inspection and asset control , solutions are typically bespoke and not robust in the long term. There is a considerable... Read More about Improving the development and reusability of Industrial AI through Semantic Models.

Experimental study of concrete-filled stainless steel tubular stub columns with circular and square cross-sections subjected to combined compression and bending (2024)
Journal Article
Dai, P., Yang, L., Yun, X., Wang, F., & Zhang, L. (2024). Experimental study of concrete-filled stainless steel tubular stub columns with circular and square cross-sections subjected to combined compression and bending. Engineering Structures, 305, Article 117773. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2024.117773

This paper presents an experimental study into the structural behaviour and strength of concrete-filled stainless steel tubular stub columns with circular and square cross-sections subjected to combined compression and bending moment. A total of sixt... Read More about Experimental study of concrete-filled stainless steel tubular stub columns with circular and square cross-sections subjected to combined compression and bending.

Enabling business models innovation for sustainability in the UK glass sector (2024)
Report
Torres, L. D., & Wang, F. (2024). Enabling business models innovation for sustainability in the UK glass sector. University of Nottingham

Performance and limits of a geotechnical centrifuge: DEM-LBM simulations of saturated granular column collapse (2024)
Journal Article
Webb, W., Turnbull, B., & Leonardi, A. (2024). Performance and limits of a geotechnical centrifuge: DEM-LBM simulations of saturated granular column collapse. Granular Matter, 26(2), Article 32. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10035-024-01408-4

This study investigates the dynamics of granular flows in geotechnical centrifuge models, focusing on the effects of centrifugal and Coriolis accelerations. While conventional laboratory-scale investigations often rely on Froude scaling, geotechnical... Read More about Performance and limits of a geotechnical centrifuge: DEM-LBM simulations of saturated granular column collapse.

Assessment of land degradation risks in the Loess Plateau (2024)
Journal Article
Yu, Z., Deng, X., Fu, P., Grebby, S., & Mangi, E. (2024). Assessment of land degradation risks in the Loess Plateau. Land Degradation and Development, 35(7), 2409-2424. https://doi.org/10.1002/ldr.5069

Human activity and climate change are degrading the environmentally fragile Loess Plateau in dry and semiarid regions. Land deterioration threatens human and ecological existence. To prevent additional land degradation and ensure the ecological devel... Read More about Assessment of land degradation risks in the Loess Plateau.

Understanding university technicians’ role in creating knowledge exchange routines and capabilities: a research agenda (2024)
Journal Article
Noke, H., Mosey, S., & Vere, K. (2024). Understanding university technicians’ role in creating knowledge exchange routines and capabilities: a research agenda. Journal of Technology Transfer, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10961-024-10072-y

Knowledge exchange (KE) is becoming a strategic imperative for universities globally. Research examining KE has tended to focus on a limited and select group of stakeholders. This paper builds on calls for a wider consideration of KE activities and o... Read More about Understanding university technicians’ role in creating knowledge exchange routines and capabilities: a research agenda.

Investigating the Impact of Blockchain on Project Risk Management Success: A Structural Equation Model (2024)
Journal Article
Demirkesen, S., Tezel, A., Uysal, F., & Ozturk, Z. (2024). Investigating the Impact of Blockchain on Project Risk Management Success: A Structural Equation Model. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, https://doi.org/10.1109/TEM.2024.3371057

Lately, the construction industry has shown a great deal of openness to utilizing novel and innovative technologies. The industry's complexity necessitates cooperative and efficient process management. Utilizing value-adding technologies is crucial i... Read More about Investigating the Impact of Blockchain on Project Risk Management Success: A Structural Equation Model.

A Review on Weighting Factor Design of Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control Strategies for AC Electric Drives (2024)
Journal Article
Zerdali, E., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2024). A Review on Weighting Factor Design of Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control Strategies for AC Electric Drives. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, https://doi.org/10.1109/tpel.2024.3370550

Model predictive control has been widely applied to AC electric drives over the last decade. Despite the proposed solutions, researchers are still seeking to find more effective solutions for weighting factor design, parameter dependency, current/tor... Read More about A Review on Weighting Factor Design of Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control Strategies for AC Electric Drives.

Quantum nature of charge transport in inkjet-printed graphene revealed in high magnetic fields up to 60T (2024)
Journal Article
Cottam, N. D., Wang, F., Austin, J. S., Tuck, C. J., Hague, R., Fromhold, M., …Turyanska, L. (2024). Quantum nature of charge transport in inkjet-printed graphene revealed in high magnetic fields up to 60T. Small, Article 2311416. https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.202311416

Inkjet‐printing of graphene, iGr, provides an alternative route for the fabrication of highly conductive and flexible graphene films for use in devices. However, the contribution of quantum phenomena associated with 2D single layer graphene, SLG, to... Read More about Quantum nature of charge transport in inkjet-printed graphene revealed in high magnetic fields up to 60T.

A metaheuristic-based method for photovoltaic temperature computation under tropical conditions (2024)
Journal Article
Osorio, L., Moreno, M., Rivera, M., Tuninetti, V., Ruíz Chavarria, G., Duchêne, L., & Wheeler, P. (2024). A metaheuristic-based method for photovoltaic temperature computation under tropical conditions. Solar Energy, 271, Article 112414. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2024.112414

Tropical climates have favorable irradiation levels for the development of photovoltaic systems; however, high temperatures have a negative impact on the efficiency of solar cells. Since direct measurement of cell temperature is not common, mathemati... Read More about A metaheuristic-based method for photovoltaic temperature computation under tropical conditions.

A data-driven approach for scour detection around monopile-supported offshore wind turbines using Naive Bayes classification (2024)
Journal Article
Jawalageri, S., Ghiasi, R., Jalilvand, S., Prendergast, L. J., & Malekjafarian, A. (2024). A data-driven approach for scour detection around monopile-supported offshore wind turbines using Naive Bayes classification. Marine Structures, 95, Article 103565. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marstruc.2023.103565

This paper proposes a novel data-driven framework for scour detection around offshore wind turbines (OWTs), where damage features are derived from wind and wave-induced acceleration signals collected along the tower. A numerical mod... Read More about A data-driven approach for scour detection around monopile-supported offshore wind turbines using Naive Bayes classification.

Oxygen-resistant [FeFe]hydrogenases: new biocatalysis tools for clean energy and cascade reactions (2024)
Journal Article
Valetti, F., Morra, S., Barbieri, L., Dezzani, S., Ratto, A., Catucci, G., …Gilardi, G. (2024). Oxygen-resistant [FeFe]hydrogenases: new biocatalysis tools for clean energy and cascade reactions. Faraday Discussions, https://doi.org/10.1039/d4fd00010b

The use of enzymes to generate hydrogen, instead of using rare metal catalysts, is an exciting area of study in modern biochemistry and biotechnology, as well as biocatalysis driven by sustainable hydrogen. Thus far, the oxygen sensitivity of the fas... Read More about Oxygen-resistant [FeFe]hydrogenases: new biocatalysis tools for clean energy and cascade reactions.

Modelling the mechanical behaviour of clay using particle-scale simulations (2024)
Journal Article
de Bono, J., & McDowell, G. (2024). Modelling the mechanical behaviour of clay using particle-scale simulations. Granular Matter, 26(2), Article 29. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10035-024-01401-x

This paper demonstrates the latest developments in particle-scale modelling of a clay. It shows that by creating an initial sample of platelets featuring aggregated stacks, excellent macroscopic behaviour is achieved. This approach is justified by ex... Read More about Modelling the mechanical behaviour of clay using particle-scale simulations.

Development of samarium-doped phosphate glass microspheres for internal radiotheranostic applications (2024)
Journal Article
Arjuna, A., Milborne, B., Putra, A. R., Mulyaningsih, T. R., Setiawan, H., Islam, M. T., …Ahmed, I. (2024). Development of samarium-doped phosphate glass microspheres for internal radiotheranostic applications. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 653, Article 123919. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.123919

Internal radiotherapy delivers radioactive sources inside the body, near to or into malignant tumours, which may be particularly effective when malignancies are not responding to external beam radiotherapy. A pure beta emitter, 90Y, is currently used... Read More about Development of samarium-doped phosphate glass microspheres for internal radiotheranostic applications.

Charging and discharging in thermal energy storage unit with fin-stone hybrid structure for enhancing heat transfer of phase change materials (2024)
Journal Article
Zhang, S., Yan, Y., Cheng, Z., & Wang, F. (2024). Charging and discharging in thermal energy storage unit with fin-stone hybrid structure for enhancing heat transfer of phase change materials. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 224, Article 125325. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2024.125325

This work proposes a fin-stone hybrid structure integrating fins (popular thermal enhancers) and natural stones (widely used sensible heat storage media) to enhance the heat transfer of phase change materials for on-site thermal energy storage applic... Read More about Charging and discharging in thermal energy storage unit with fin-stone hybrid structure for enhancing heat transfer of phase change materials.

Design and Analysis of Reconfigurable Resonant Converter with Ultra Wide Output Voltage Range (2024)
Journal Article
Qazi, S., Venugopal, P., Watson, A. J., Wheeler, P., & Soeiro, T. B. (2024). Design and Analysis of Reconfigurable Resonant Converter with Ultra Wide Output Voltage Range. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 39(5), 5750-5763. https://doi.org/10.1109/tpel.2024.3365391

In this article, a reconfigurable isolated dc/dc converter is proposed suitable for a wide output voltage range of 180–1500 V for efficient onshore charging in maritime applications. The proposed circuit concept can also fulfill the requirements of o... Read More about Design and Analysis of Reconfigurable Resonant Converter with Ultra Wide Output Voltage Range.

Lattice strain enhanced phase transformation of NaYbF4: 2% Er3+ upconverting nanoparticles by tuning the molar ratio of Na+/Yb3+ (2024)
Journal Article
Xiao, W., Chen, J., Wang, F., Luan, W., Wu, Y., & Turyanska, L. (2024). Lattice strain enhanced phase transformation of NaYbF4: 2% Er3+ upconverting nanoparticles by tuning the molar ratio of Na+/Yb3+. Advanced Optical Materials, https://doi.org/10.1002/adom.202303132

NaYbF4 upconverting nanoparticles (UCNPs) have enhanced optical properties compared to the NaYF4 UCNPs. However, synthesis of monodisperse NaYbF4 with controllable size and optical properties poses challenges, and the mechanism of phase transformatio... Read More about Lattice strain enhanced phase transformation of NaYbF4: 2% Er3+ upconverting nanoparticles by tuning the molar ratio of Na+/Yb3+.