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An imidazolium-based supramolecular gelator enhancing interlayer adhesion in 3D printed dual network hydrogels (2021)
Journal Article
Zhou, Z., Samperi, M., Santu, L., Dizon, G., Aboarkaba, S., Limón, D., …Wildman, R. (2021). An imidazolium-based supramolecular gelator enhancing interlayer adhesion in 3D printed dual network hydrogels. Materials and Design, 206, Article 109792. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2021.109792

The variety of UV-curable monomers for 3D printing is limited by a requirement for rapid curing after each sweep depositing a layer. This study proposes to trigger supramolecular self-assembly during the process by a gemini imidazolium-based low-mole... Read More about An imidazolium-based supramolecular gelator enhancing interlayer adhesion in 3D printed dual network hydrogels.

Phonon imaging in 3D with a fibre probe (2021)
Journal Article
La Cavera III, S., Pérez-Cota, F., Smith, R. J., & Clark, M. (2021). Phonon imaging in 3D with a fibre probe. Light: Science and Applications, 10, Article 91. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41377-021-00532-7

We show for the first time that a single ultrasonic imaging fibre is capable of simultaneously accessing 3D spatial information and mechanical properties from microscopic objects. The novel measurement system consists of two ultrafast lasers that exc... Read More about Phonon imaging in 3D with a fibre probe.

Evolution of Porosity in Suspension Thermal Sprayed YSZ Thermal Barrier Coatings through Neutron Scattering and Image Analysis Techniques (2021)
Journal Article
Tejero-Martin, D., Bai, M., Mata, J., & Hussain, T. (2021). Evolution of Porosity in Suspension Thermal Sprayed YSZ Thermal Barrier Coatings through Neutron Scattering and Image Analysis Techniques. Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 41(12), 6035-6048. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2021.04.020

Porosity is a key parameter on thermal barrier coatings, directly influencing thermal conductivity and strain tolerance. Suspension high velocity oxy-fuel (SHVOF) thermal spraying enables the use of sub-micron particles, increasing control over poros... Read More about Evolution of Porosity in Suspension Thermal Sprayed YSZ Thermal Barrier Coatings through Neutron Scattering and Image Analysis Techniques.

Empathy consideration in the design of natural language interfaces for future vehicles (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Anyasodo, B., & Burnett, G. (2021). Empathy consideration in the design of natural language interfaces for future vehicles. In D. Golightly, & R. Charles (Eds.), Ergonomics & Human Factors 2021

While the future of transportation paints a picture of seamless understanding of the passenger goals by the vehicle, it also exposes a gap in understanding what the human-machine engagement must become for a more natural in-car experience. Through na... Read More about Empathy consideration in the design of natural language interfaces for future vehicles.

Driver Perception Using A Camera-Based Digital Side Mirror: An On-Road Study (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Schkreba, A., Pampel, S., Burnett, G., & Large, D. (2021). Driver Perception Using A Camera-Based Digital Side Mirror: An On-Road Study.

Camera-based digital mirrors purport to offer a range of benefits yet may influence drivers’ ability to quickly and accurately extract salient information pertaining to driving. In an on-road study, fifteen experienced drivers (seated in the front, l... Read More about Driver Perception Using A Camera-Based Digital Side Mirror: An On-Road Study.

Energy and daylight performance of a smart window: Window integrated with thermotropic parallel slat-transparent insulation material (2021)
Journal Article
Sun, Y., Liu, X., Ming, Y., Liu, X., Mahon, D., Wilson, R., …Wu, Y. (2021). Energy and daylight performance of a smart window: Window integrated with thermotropic parallel slat-transparent insulation material. Applied Energy, 293, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2021.116826

With the increasing awareness of building energy efficiency, indoor environment quality for human wellbeing and working efficiency, efforts have intensified in to inventing intelligent building components. This paper provides a first step in developi... Read More about Energy and daylight performance of a smart window: Window integrated with thermotropic parallel slat-transparent insulation material.

Towards Using the Critical Decision Method for Studying Visualisation-Based Decision-Making (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Hermawati, S., Cibulski, L., & Lawson, G. (2021). Towards Using the Critical Decision Method for Studying Visualisation-Based Decision-Making.

Visualisations provide significant support for effective reasoning and decision-making processes. Its value mainly lies in its ability to turn raw data into actionable insights that lead to a decision. This requires appropriate visual representations... Read More about Towards Using the Critical Decision Method for Studying Visualisation-Based Decision-Making.

Internal examination of mid-infrared chalcogenide glass optical fiber preforms and fiber using near-infrared imaging (2021)
Journal Article
Nunes, J. J., Crane, R. W., Mabwa, D., Furniss, D., Farries, M., Benson, T. M., & Seddon, A. B. (2021). Internal examination of mid-infrared chalcogenide glass optical fiber preforms and fiber using near-infrared imaging. Optical Materials Express, 11(5), 1353-1363. https://doi.org/10.1364/OME.415518

We report on the internal examination of mid-infrared chalcogenide glasses using near-infrared light to reveal light-scattering defects. The technique is demonstrated on imperfectly made chalcogenide glass rods and fiber. This simple, non-destructive... Read More about Internal examination of mid-infrared chalcogenide glass optical fiber preforms and fiber using near-infrared imaging.

Design, development and characterisation of a Building Integrated Concentrating Photovoltaic (BICPV) smart window system (2021)
Journal Article
Liu, X., & Wu, Y. (2021). Design, development and characterisation of a Building Integrated Concentrating Photovoltaic (BICPV) smart window system. Solar Energy, 220, 722-734. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2021.03.037

Building Integrated Concentrating Photovoltaic (BICPV) window represents a promising alternative approach for improving the electricity generation of photovoltaic cells when integrated into building windows. As a new concept, BICPV smart window consi... Read More about Design, development and characterisation of a Building Integrated Concentrating Photovoltaic (BICPV) smart window system.

Microstructure and tensile properties of additive manufactured Ti-6Al-4V with refined prior-? grain structure obtained by rapid heat treatment (2021)
Journal Article
Zou, Z., Simonelli, M., Katrib, J., Dimitrakis, G., & Hague, R. (2021). Microstructure and tensile properties of additive manufactured Ti-6Al-4V with refined prior-? grain structure obtained by rapid heat treatment. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 814, Article 141271. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2021.141271

Heat treatments tailored for additive manufactured Ti-6Al-4V can be used to attain desirable microstructures associated with superior mechanical properties. Rapid heat treatments, for example, can be used to recrystallise the microstructure of laser... Read More about Microstructure and tensile properties of additive manufactured Ti-6Al-4V with refined prior-? grain structure obtained by rapid heat treatment.

Analytical modelling of harmonics in an exciterless synchronous generator (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Fallows, D., Nuzzo, S., & Galea, M. (2021). Analytical modelling of harmonics in an exciterless synchronous generator. In 2021 IEEE Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control and Diagnosis (WEMDCD) (28-33). https://doi.org/10.1109/WEMDCD51469.2021.9425658

The replacement of the brushless exciter in the synchronous generator has long been desired as a method to increase power density. There are many topologies available that allow the excitation system of a synchronous generator to be combined with the... Read More about Analytical modelling of harmonics in an exciterless synchronous generator.

Permanent Magnet Reduction by Current Harmonics Injection for Surface Permanent Magnet Machines (2021)
Conference Proceeding
De Gaetano, D., Sala, G., Degano, M., & Gerada, C. (2021). Permanent Magnet Reduction by Current Harmonics Injection for Surface Permanent Magnet Machines. In 2021 IEEE Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control and Diagnosis (WEMDCD) (137-142). https://doi.org/10.1109/wemdcd51469.2021.9425662

This paper presents the analysis of multi-harmonic current injection in multi-three phase surface permanent magnet (SPM) machines. An analytical model, extended to a generic harmonic order, is used to describe and determine the no load flux density,... Read More about Permanent Magnet Reduction by Current Harmonics Injection for Surface Permanent Magnet Machines.

Cultural Aspects for the User Interface Design of Health and Fitness Apps (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Zheng, F., & Hermawati, S. (2021). Cultural Aspects for the User Interface Design of Health and Fitness Apps.

Cultures influence preferences towards user interface (UI) which prompted the emergence of the culture-based UI design approach. Hofstede’s cross-cultural theory identified Hong Kong as having a unique culture orientation in comparison to western cou... Read More about Cultural Aspects for the User Interface Design of Health and Fitness Apps.

Weft Yarn Interlacement Modelling for 3D Profiled Structures (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Spackman, G., Brown, L., & Turner, T. (2021). Weft Yarn Interlacement Modelling for 3D Profiled Structures. In Proceedings of the 9th World Conference in 3D Fabrics and Their Applications

Currently, generation of 3D woven T-joint models with complex weave geometries, using TexGen software, is a manual process. One of the main challenges to automatic generation of these textiles is the order in which the weft yarns interlace within the... Read More about Weft Yarn Interlacement Modelling for 3D Profiled Structures.

Probing cultural differences in product design and consumer evaluation using repertory grid analysis (2021)
Journal Article
Tang, P., Lawson, G., Sun, X., & Sharples, S. (2022). Probing cultural differences in product design and consumer evaluation using repertory grid analysis. International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 32, 1875-1894. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10798-021-09663-9

Culture plays an essential role in the success of product design, especially in the age of a global economy where there is a high probability of discrepancy between the designer's intention and the consumer's response. However, the role of culture is... Read More about Probing cultural differences in product design and consumer evaluation using repertory grid analysis.

Measurement of Sub-23 nm Particulate Emissions from GDI Engines: A Comparison of Processing Methods (2021)
Journal Article
Pfau, S. A., Haffner-Staton, E., & La Rocca, A. (2021). Measurement of Sub-23 nm Particulate Emissions from GDI Engines: A Comparison of Processing Methods. SAE Technical Papers, Article 2021-01-0626. https://doi.org/10.4271/2021-01-0626

Engine research has increasingly focused on emission of sub 23 nm particulates in recent years. Likewise, current legislative efforts are being made for particulate number (PN) emission limits to include this previously omitted size range. In Europe,... Read More about Measurement of Sub-23 nm Particulate Emissions from GDI Engines: A Comparison of Processing Methods.

The spherical primitive and perlin noise method to recreate realistic aggregate shapes (2021)
Journal Article
Michot-Roberto, S., Garcia-Hernández, A., Dopazo-Hilario, S., & Dawson, A. (2021). The spherical primitive and perlin noise method to recreate realistic aggregate shapes. Granular Matter, 23(2), Article 41. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10035-021-01105-6

Abstract: An algorithm to re-create virtual aggregates with realistic shapes is presented in this paper. The algorithm has been implemented in the Unity 3D platform. The idea is to re-create realistically the virtual coarse and crushed aggregates tha... Read More about The spherical primitive and perlin noise method to recreate realistic aggregate shapes.