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Amorphous-crystalline nanostructured Nd-Fe-B permanent magnets using laser powder bed fusion: Metallurgy and magnetic properties (2023)
Journal Article
Wu, J., Aboulkhair, N. T., Robertson, S., Zhou, Z., Bagot, P. A., Moody, M. P., …Hague, R. J. (2023). Amorphous-crystalline nanostructured Nd-Fe-B permanent magnets using laser powder bed fusion: Metallurgy and magnetic properties. Acta Materialia, 259, 119239. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actamat.2023.119239

Laser powder-bed fusion (PBF-LB), a class of additive manufacturing (AM), has attracted wide interest in the production of Nd-Fe-B permanent magnets, benefiting from the minimisation of waste of rare-earth elements and the post-processing requirement... Read More about Amorphous-crystalline nanostructured Nd-Fe-B permanent magnets using laser powder bed fusion: Metallurgy and magnetic properties.

Pneufin: A switchable foil cushion inspired soft pneumatic adaptive shading (2023)
Journal Article
Aditra, R. F., Beccarelli, P., & Wilson, R. (2023). Pneufin: A switchable foil cushion inspired soft pneumatic adaptive shading. Journal of Building Engineering, 77, Article 107521. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.107521

Switchable foil cushion which has lower actuation pneumatic pressure compared to other soft pneumatic adaptive system. This lower pressure should be advantageous against leakage. The actuation principle of switchable foil cushion was compared to othe... Read More about Pneufin: A switchable foil cushion inspired soft pneumatic adaptive shading.

Bond behaviour of light and heavy carbon fibre TRM to masonry interfaces (2023)
Journal Article
Makashev, K., Triantafyllou, S. P., Thermou, G. E., & Tizani, W. (2023). Bond behaviour of light and heavy carbon fibre TRM to masonry interfaces. Construction and Building Materials, 400, Article 132508. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.132508

We present the results of an experimental campaign on the bond behaviour between carbon fibre textile reinforced mortars and masonry substrate. The campaign involved 54 single lap direct shear tests on masonry wallettes reinforced with a single TRM l... Read More about Bond behaviour of light and heavy carbon fibre TRM to masonry interfaces.

Inter-room pollutant transmission routes in naturally ventilated street canyon buildings (2023)
Journal Article
Mohammadi, M., Calautit, J. K., Owen, J. S., Gromke, C., Wu, Y., & Liu, H. (2023). Inter-room pollutant transmission routes in naturally ventilated street canyon buildings. Journal of Building Engineering, 79, Article 107510. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.107510

Airborne transmission of pollutants is a significant concern in urban areas, especially since the recent pandemic. While previous studies have explored inter-room pollutant crossflow in highrise buildings and isolated scenarios, the ventilation chara... Read More about Inter-room pollutant transmission routes in naturally ventilated street canyon buildings.

Tropical peat surface oscillations are a function of peat condition at North Selangor peat swamp forest, Malaysia (2023)
Journal Article
Ledger, M. J., Evans, C. D., Large, D. J., Evers, S., Brown, C., Jovani-Sancho, A. J., …Sjögersten, S. (2023). Tropical peat surface oscillations are a function of peat condition at North Selangor peat swamp forest, Malaysia. Frontiers in Environmental Science, 11, Article 1182100. https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2023.1182100

Tropical peatland condition across southeast Asia is deteriorating as a result of conversion to agriculture and urban zones. Conversion begins by lowering the water table, which leads to peat decomposition, subsidence and increased risk of large-scal... Read More about Tropical peat surface oscillations are a function of peat condition at North Selangor peat swamp forest, Malaysia.

Techno-economic feasibility of fluid catalytic cracking unit integrated chemical looping combustion – A novel approach for CO2 capture (2023)
Journal Article
Güleç, F., Okolie, J. A., & Erdogan, A. (2023). Techno-economic feasibility of fluid catalytic cracking unit integrated chemical looping combustion – A novel approach for CO2 capture. Energy, 284, Article 128663. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2023.128663

Oil refineries are collectively responsible for about 4–6% of the global CO2 emissions, largely because of the regenerator part of the Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) unit (25–35%). An advanced combustion technology, also called chemical looping combu... Read More about Techno-economic feasibility of fluid catalytic cracking unit integrated chemical looping combustion – A novel approach for CO2 capture.

Modification of Poly(Glycerol Adipate) with Tocopherol and Cholesterol Modulating Nanoparticle Self-Assemblies and Cellular Responses of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cells to SN-38 Delivery (2023)
Journal Article
Suksiriworapong, J., Achayawat, C., Juangrattanakamjorn, P., Taresco, V., Cuzzucoli Crucitti, V., Sakchaisri, K., & Bunsupa, S. (2023). Modification of Poly(Glycerol Adipate) with Tocopherol and Cholesterol Modulating Nanoparticle Self-Assemblies and Cellular Responses of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cells to SN-38 Delivery. Pharmaceutics, 15(8), Article 2100. https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics15082100

This study aimed to fabricate new variations of glycerol-based polyesters by grafting poly(glycerol adipate) (PGA) with hydrophobic bioactive moieties, tocopherol (TOC), and cholesterol (CHO). Their effects on nanoparticle (NP) formation, drug releas... Read More about Modification of Poly(Glycerol Adipate) with Tocopherol and Cholesterol Modulating Nanoparticle Self-Assemblies and Cellular Responses of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cells to SN-38 Delivery.

Synthesis of Consequent Pole Vernier Permanent Magnet Machine Based on Oscillating Magnetic Potential Difference Model (2023)
Journal Article
Fang, L., Zhang, Y., Li, D., & Zou, T. (2023). Synthesis of Consequent Pole Vernier Permanent Magnet Machine Based on Oscillating Magnetic Potential Difference Model. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, https://doi.org/10.1109/tte.2023.3301549

In recent years, consequent pole vernier permanent magnet machine (CPVPMM) has been found higher torque capability and less magnet usage compared to the surface-mounted counterpart i.e. SVPMM, thus attracting extensive interests. Meanwhile, the theor... Read More about Synthesis of Consequent Pole Vernier Permanent Magnet Machine Based on Oscillating Magnetic Potential Difference Model.

Lifetime of MoS2 based DFL systems in fretting with and without a Cu-Ni-In under-layer: the dependence on the topography of the surface onto which the DFL is deposited (2023)
Journal Article
Laolu-Balogun, E., Owen, S., Booth, T., Pattinson, G., Shipway, P., & Voisey, K. (2023). Lifetime of MoS2 based DFL systems in fretting with and without a Cu-Ni-In under-layer: the dependence on the topography of the surface onto which the DFL is deposited. Tribology International, 188, Article 108863. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2023.108863

The superior fretting performance of polymer-bonded MoS2-based dry film lubricant (DFL) coating on a plasma-sprayed Cu-Ni-In under-layer is well known. The Cu-Ni-In under-layer changes both the material and the topography of the sur... Read More about Lifetime of MoS2 based DFL systems in fretting with and without a Cu-Ni-In under-layer: the dependence on the topography of the surface onto which the DFL is deposited.

Current status of microwave-assisted extraction of pectin (2023)
Journal Article
Mao, Y., Robinson, J. P., & Binner, E. R. (2023). Current status of microwave-assisted extraction of pectin. Chemical Engineering Journal, 473, Article 145261. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2023.145261

There is an urgent need to develop new pectin extraction processes, as the established commercial extraction process damages the pectin (limiting the potential product applications) and is harmful to the environment. Microwave-Assisted Extraction cou... Read More about Current status of microwave-assisted extraction of pectin.

Frequency Analysis of Monopiles with Masing-Type Hysteresis Damping Under Large-Strain Cyclic Loading (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Tott-Buswell, J., Hilton, J., Berberic, S., Jalbi, S., & Prendergast, L. J. (2023). Frequency Analysis of Monopiles with Masing-Type Hysteresis Damping Under Large-Strain Cyclic Loading. In Experimental Vibration Analysis for Civil Engineering Structures (232-241). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-39109-5_24

Offshore wind turbines supported by monopiles have demonstrated their suitability to meet sustainable energy goals. However, there remains uncertainty about how long these foundations can stay operating within serviceable deflection limits after many... Read More about Frequency Analysis of Monopiles with Masing-Type Hysteresis Damping Under Large-Strain Cyclic Loading.

Mortality rates among patients successfully treated for hepatitis C in the era of interferon-free antivirals: population based cohort study (2023)
Journal Article
Hamill, V., Wong, S., Benselin, J., Krajden, M., Hayes, P. C., Mutimer, D., …Innes, H. (2023). Mortality rates among patients successfully treated for hepatitis C in the era of interferon-free antivirals: population based cohort study. BMJ, 382, Article e074001. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj-2022-074001

Objectives To quantify mortality rates for patients successfully treated for hepatitis C in the era of interferon-free, direct acting antivirals and compare these rates with those of the general population. Design Population based cohort study.... Read More about Mortality rates among patients successfully treated for hepatitis C in the era of interferon-free antivirals: population based cohort study.

Testing, numerical analysis and design of CFDST cross-sections with square stainless steel outer tubes in bending (2023)
Journal Article
Wang, F., Young, B., & Gardner, L. (2023). Testing, numerical analysis and design of CFDST cross-sections with square stainless steel outer tubes in bending. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 211, Article 108125. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2023.108125

The structural performance and design of concrete-filled double skin tubular (CFDST) cross-sections with square stainless steel outer tubes are studied herein. A total of 17 four-point bending tests on CFDST cross-sections with varying concrete grade... Read More about Testing, numerical analysis and design of CFDST cross-sections with square stainless steel outer tubes in bending.

Hybrid Active PWM Strategy with Dual-Mode Modulation Waves of Three-Level T-type Converter for Aircraft Turboelectric Propulsion Systems (2023)
Journal Article
Guo, F., Ma, Z., Diao, F., Zhao, Y., Wheeler, P., & Cao, Y. (2023). Hybrid Active PWM Strategy with Dual-Mode Modulation Waves of Three-Level T-type Converter for Aircraft Turboelectric Propulsion Systems. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 59(6), 7150-7162. https://doi.org/10.1109/tia.2023.3300265

Turboelectric propulsion is emerging as an enabling technology for the future aviation industry, aiming to reduce its carbon footprint. To provide electrified thrust for aircraft, the converter-fed motor drive system is a promising solution for the e... Read More about Hybrid Active PWM Strategy with Dual-Mode Modulation Waves of Three-Level T-type Converter for Aircraft Turboelectric Propulsion Systems.

Potential contribution of steel slag fillers to asphalt mastic in terms of microwave heating efficiency, electromagnetic mechanisms and fatigue durability (2023)
Journal Article
Wang, R., Sha, T., Xiong, Y., Cai, Y., Yue, J., & Wang, H. (2023). Potential contribution of steel slag fillers to asphalt mastic in terms of microwave heating efficiency, electromagnetic mechanisms and fatigue durability. International Journal of Pavement Engineering, 24(1), Article 2240471. https://doi.org/10.1080/10298436.2023.2240471

This paper investigates the potential contribution mechanisms of steel slag fillers in asphalt mastic, covering asphalt-filler interaction mechanisms, microwave heating efficiency, electromagnetic absorption mechanisms, and fatigue durability. The ph... Read More about Potential contribution of steel slag fillers to asphalt mastic in terms of microwave heating efficiency, electromagnetic mechanisms and fatigue durability.

On the attitude stability of flying dandelion seeds (2023)
Journal Article
Qin, L., Jian, Z., Xu, Y., & Ma, L. (2023). On the attitude stability of flying dandelion seeds. Physics of Fluids, 35(8), Article 081904. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0160735

Dandelion seeds possess a complex three-dimensional structure and a self-adapted flying ability. To understand this fascinating flight mechanism, a three-dimensional umbrella-shaped model imitating dandelion seeds is proposed. The effects of folding... Read More about On the attitude stability of flying dandelion seeds.

Bond behavior between section steel and concrete in partially encased composite structural members (2023)
Journal Article
Wang, C., Zhou, Y., Cao, F., Su, T., & Wang, F. (2023). Bond behavior between section steel and concrete in partially encased composite structural members. Construction and Building Materials, 400, Article 132521. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.132521

In this paper, the bond behavior between the section steel and concrete in partially encased composite structural members (PEC) is investigated, and the concrete strength, anchorage length, and amount of expansion agent are considered. The results sh... Read More about Bond behavior between section steel and concrete in partially encased composite structural members.

SiC/YAG composite coatings by a novel liquid fuelled high velocity oxy-fuel suspension thermal spray (2023)
Journal Article
Venturi, F., Rincon Romero, A., & Hussain, T. (2023). SiC/YAG composite coatings by a novel liquid fuelled high velocity oxy-fuel suspension thermal spray. Surface and Coatings Technology, 471, Article 129865. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2023.129865

Despite recent advances in suspension-based thermal spray techniques, there is still a need to widen the capability of available thermal spray setups to handle suspension to explore new compositions and improve the properties and performance of exist... Read More about SiC/YAG composite coatings by a novel liquid fuelled high velocity oxy-fuel suspension thermal spray.

Optimal Selection of Manufacturing Configurations Using Object-Oriented and Mathematical Data Models (2023)
Book Chapter
Torayev, A., Wang, Z., Martínez-Arellano, G., Chaplin, J. C., Sanderson, D., & Ratchev, S. (2023). Optimal Selection of Manufacturing Configurations Using Object-Oriented and Mathematical Data Models. In L. Tang (Ed.), Industrial Engineering and Applications (3-12). IOS Press. https://doi.org/10.3233/ATDE230025

In this work, we optimize manufacturing configurations, i.e., the set of necessary assets, using the known capabilities and capacities of manufacturing equipment. In particular, the work provides an Object-Oriented data model and the translation of t... Read More about Optimal Selection of Manufacturing Configurations Using Object-Oriented and Mathematical Data Models.