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Engineering Escherichia coli to grow constitutively on D-xylose using the carbon-efficient Weimberg pathway (2018)
Journal Article
Rossoni, L., Carr, R., Baxter, S., Cortis, R., Thorpe, T., Eastham, G., & Stephens, G. (in press). Engineering Escherichia coli to grow constitutively on D-xylose using the carbon-efficient Weimberg pathway. Microbiology, 164(3), https://doi.org/10.1099/mic.0.000611

Bio-production of fuels and chemicals from lignocellulosic C5 sugars usually requires the use of the pentose phosphate pathway (PPP) to produce pyruvate. Unfortunately, the oxidation of pyruvate to acetyl-coenzyme A results in the loss of 33 % of the... Read More about Engineering Escherichia coli to grow constitutively on D-xylose using the carbon-efficient Weimberg pathway.

Could stool collection devices help increase uptake to bowel cancer screening programmes? (2018)
Journal Article
Morling, J. R., Barke, A., Chapman, C., & Logan, R. (2018). Could stool collection devices help increase uptake to bowel cancer screening programmes?. Journal of Medical Screening, 25(4), 174-177. https://doi.org/10.1177/0969141317753463

Objective: We aimed to understand the usage and acceptability of a faecal collection device (FCD) amongst participants of the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme in order to influence future uptake.
Setting: Men and women completing faecal occult... Read More about Could stool collection devices help increase uptake to bowel cancer screening programmes?.

Dynamic simulations of many-body electrostatic self-assembly (2018)
Journal Article
Lindgren, E. B., Stamm, B., Maday, Y., Besley, E., & Stace, A. J. (2018). Dynamic simulations of many-body electrostatic self-assembly. Philosophical Transactions A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences, https://doi.org/10.1098/rsta.2017.0143

Two experimental studies relating to electrostatic self-assembly have been the subject of dynamic computer simulations, where the consequences of changing the charge and the dielectric constant of the materials concerned have been explored. One serie... Read More about Dynamic simulations of many-body electrostatic self-assembly.

The impacts of copper, iron and manganese metal ions on the EPR assessment of beer oxidative stability. (2018)
Journal Article
Jenkins, D., James, S., Dehrmann, F., Smart, K., & Cook, D. (in press). The impacts of copper, iron and manganese metal ions on the EPR assessment of beer oxidative stability. Journal- American Society of Brewing Chemists, 76(1), https://doi.org/10.1080/03610470.2017.1402585

Beer flavour stability is a key quality parameter as brewers seek to maintain the quality of their product throughout the supply chain. The electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) oxidative stability assay is one method that brewers are utilising to op... Read More about The impacts of copper, iron and manganese metal ions on the EPR assessment of beer oxidative stability..

To boil an egg: substrate binding affects critical stability in thermal unfolding of proteins (2018)
Journal Article
Hussain, R., Hughes, C. S., Jávorfi, T., Siligardi, G., Williams, P., & Bonev, B. B. (2018). To boil an egg: substrate binding affects critical stability in thermal unfolding of proteins. Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 122(8), 2213-2218. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcb.7b10643

Thermal unfolding of proteins is used extensively in screening of drug candidates because molecular interactions with ligands and substrates affect strongly protein stability, transition temperature, and cooperativity. We use synchrotron radiation ci... Read More about To boil an egg: substrate binding affects critical stability in thermal unfolding of proteins.

Observer-based pulsed signal injection for grid impedance estimation in three phase systems (2018)
Journal Article
Garcia, P., Sumner, M., Navarro-Rodríguez, Á., Guerrero, J. M., & Garcia, J. (in press). Observer-based pulsed signal injection for grid impedance estimation in three phase systems. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2018.2801784

This paper addresses the estimation of the grid impedance and the control of grid-tied converters by combining pulsed-signal injection and observer based techniques. A Luenberger based observer is used for controlling the grid-side current of an LCL... Read More about Observer-based pulsed signal injection for grid impedance estimation in three phase systems.

An integrated converter and machine control system for MMC-based high-power drives (2018)
Journal Article
Espinoza-B, M., Cárdenas, R., Clare, J., Soto-Sanchez, D., Diaz, M., Espina, E., & Hackl, C. (2019). An integrated converter and machine control system for MMC-based high-power drives. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 66(3), 2343-2354. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2018.2801839

© 2018 IEEE. The modular multilevel converter (MMC) is a promising topology for high-power drive applications. However, large voltage fluctuations can be produced in the floating capacitors when the machine operates with high stator currents at low r... Read More about An integrated converter and machine control system for MMC-based high-power drives.

Galaxy Zoo: Morphological Classification of Galaxy Images from the Illustris Simulation (2018)
Journal Article
Dickinson, H., Fortson, L., Lintott, C., Scarlata, C., Willett, K., Bamford, S., …Snyder, G. F. (2018). Galaxy Zoo: Morphological Classification of Galaxy Images from the Illustris Simulation. Astrophysical Journal, 853(2), Article 194. https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/aaa250

Modern large-scale cosmological simulations model the universe with increasing sophistication and at higher spatial and temporal resolutions. These ongoing enhancements permit increasingly detailed comparisons between the simulation outputs and real... Read More about Galaxy Zoo: Morphological Classification of Galaxy Images from the Illustris Simulation.

Individual differences in first- and second-order temporal judgment (2018)
Journal Article
Corcoran, A. W., Groot, C., Bruno, A., Johnston, A., & Cropper, S. J. (2018). Individual differences in first- and second-order temporal judgment. PLoS ONE, 13(2), Article e0191422. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0191422

The ability of subjects to identify and reproduce brief temporal intervals is influenced by many factors whether they be stimulus-based, task-based or subject-based. The current study examines the role individual differences play in subsecond and sup... Read More about Individual differences in first- and second-order temporal judgment.

Population exposure to smoking and tobacco branding in the UK reality show ‘Love Island’ (2018)
Journal Article
Barker, A. B., Opazo-Breton, M., Cranwell, J., Britton, J., & Murray, R. L. (2018). Population exposure to smoking and tobacco branding in the UK reality show ‘Love Island’. Tobacco Control, 27(6), 709-711. https://doi.org/10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2017-054125

Background: Reality television shows are popular with children and young adults; inclusion of tobacco imagery in these programmes is likely to cause smoking in these groups. Series 3 of the UK reality show Love Island, broadcast in 2017, attracted wi... Read More about Population exposure to smoking and tobacco branding in the UK reality show ‘Love Island’.

Adult education under a comparative lens: areas of influence (2018)
Book Chapter
Holford, J., Milana, M., & Rasmussen, P. (2018). Adult education under a comparative lens: areas of influence. In A. W. Wiseman (Ed.), Annual review of comparative and international education 2017 (85-93). Emerald. https://doi.org/10.1108/S1479-367920180000034009

This chapter outlines key areas of literature and policy that have influenced or affected our research on the comparative study of adult education. Policy influences include the growth of lifelong learning within a neoliberal framing since the 1990s... Read More about Adult education under a comparative lens: areas of influence.

Quantum chemical study of the structure, spectroscopy and reactivity of NO+.(H2O)n=1-5 clusters (2018)
Journal Article
Linton, K. A., Wright, T. G., & Besley, N. A. (2018). Quantum chemical study of the structure, spectroscopy and reactivity of NO+.(H2O)n=1-5 clusters. Philosophical Transactions A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences, 376(2115), Article 20170152

Quantum chemical methods including Møller-Plesset perturbation (MP2) theory and density functional theory (DFT) have been used to study the structure, spectroscopy and reactivity of NO+.(H2O)n=1−5 clusters. MP2/6-311++G** calculations are shown to de... Read More about Quantum chemical study of the structure, spectroscopy and reactivity of NO+.(H2O)n=1-5 clusters.

The impact of extracellular osmolality on Saccharomyces yeast populations during brewing fermentations (2018)
Journal Article
Zhuang, S., Smart, K., & Powell, C. (2018). The impact of extracellular osmolality on Saccharomyces yeast populations during brewing fermentations. Journal- American Society of Brewing Chemists, 75(3), 244-254. https://doi.org/10.1094/ASBCJ-2017-3505-01

Osmotic stress represents one of the major environmental challenges experienced by yeast during industrial 15 fermentations. This stress is particularly associated with high gravity processes which utilise concentrated 16 substrates to yield products... Read More about The impact of extracellular osmolality on Saccharomyces yeast populations during brewing fermentations.

Old habits die hard? The fragility of eco-driving mental models and why green driving behaviour is difficult to sustain (2018)
Journal Article
Pampel, S. M., Jamson, S. L., Hibberd, D., & Barnard, Y. (2018). Old habits die hard? The fragility of eco-driving mental models and why green driving behaviour is difficult to sustain. Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 57, 139-150. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trf.2018.01.005

Tangible incentives, training and feedback systems have been shown to reduce drivers’ fuel consumption in several studies. However, the effects of such tools are often short-lived or dependent on continuous cues. Several studies found that many drive... Read More about Old habits die hard? The fragility of eco-driving mental models and why green driving behaviour is difficult to sustain.

Zoonotic potential of Salmonella enterica carried by pet tortoises (2018)
Journal Article
Bruce, H. L., Barrow, P. A., & Rycroft, A. N. (2018). Zoonotic potential of Salmonella enterica carried by pet tortoises. Veterinary Record, 182(5), 141-141. https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.104457

The prevalence of Salmonella in chelonians is not known in the UK and it is not clear whether such Salmonella strains would be pathogenic for human beings. Some strains, such as members of the Arizonae subgroup, may be unable to cause anything more t... Read More about Zoonotic potential of Salmonella enterica carried by pet tortoises.

Frictional behaviour of non-crimp fabrics (NCFs) in contact with a forming tool (2018)
Journal Article
Avgoulas, E. I., Mulvihill, D. M., Endruweit, A., Sutcliffe, M. P., Warrior, N. A., De Focatiis, D. S., & Long, A. C. (2018). Frictional behaviour of non-crimp fabrics (NCFs) in contact with a forming tool. Tribology International, 121, 71-77. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2018.01.026

Microscopic observation and analysis are used to examine the role that contact conditions play in determining the frictional behaviour of non-crimp fabrics (NCFs). The true fibre contact length is measured over a range of normal pressures. For the NC... Read More about Frictional behaviour of non-crimp fabrics (NCFs) in contact with a forming tool.

Changes and drivers of freshwater mussel diversity and distribution in northern Borneo (2018)
Journal Article
Zieritz, A., Bogan, A. E., Rahim, K. A., Jainih, R. S. L., Harun, S., Abd Razak, N. F., …Lopes-Lima, M. (2018). Changes and drivers of freshwater mussel diversity and distribution in northern Borneo. Biological Conservation, 219, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2018.01.012

Human activities are threatening Borneo's unique biodiversity, but little is known on the status of freshwater invertebrates. We assessed changes in diversity and distribution of freshwater mussels (Bivalvia: Unionida) in northern Borneo, and identif... Read More about Changes and drivers of freshwater mussel diversity and distribution in northern Borneo.

Internal surface measurement of metal powder bed fusion parts (2018)
Journal Article
Thompson, A., Senin, N., Maskery, I., Körner, L., Lawes, S., & Leach, R. (2018). Internal surface measurement of metal powder bed fusion parts. Additive Manufacturing, 20, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2018.01.003

Recent advances in X-ray computed tomography (XCT) have allowed for measurement resolutions approaching the point where XCT can be used for measuring surface topography. These advances make XCT appealing for measuring hard-to-reach or internal surfac... Read More about Internal surface measurement of metal powder bed fusion parts.

On the micro mechanics of yielding and hardening of crushable granular soils (2018)
Journal Article
de Bono, J. P., & McDowell, G. R. (2018). On the micro mechanics of yielding and hardening of crushable granular soils. Computers and Geotechnics, 97, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2018.01.010

Stress path tests are used to investigate the yield surface of a crushable numerical soil. Triaxial samples with isotropic and anisotropic stress histories are examined to determine the nature of the yield surface and to establish what governs yield.... Read More about On the micro mechanics of yielding and hardening of crushable granular soils.

Rapid prediction of single green coffee bean moisture and lipid content by hyperspectral imaging (2018)
Journal Article
Caporaso, N., Whitworth, M. B., Grebby, S., & Fisk, I. D. (2018). Rapid prediction of single green coffee bean moisture and lipid content by hyperspectral imaging. Journal of Food Engineering, 227, 18-29. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2018.01.009

© 2018 The Authors Hyperspectral imaging (1000–2500 nm) was used for rapid prediction of moisture and total lipid content in intact green coffee beans on a single bean basis. Arabica and Robusta samples from several growing locations were scanned usi... Read More about Rapid prediction of single green coffee bean moisture and lipid content by hyperspectral imaging.