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Optimal design of non-periodic metastructures (2021)
Presentation / Conference
Meng, H., & Chronopoulos, D. (2021, May). Optimal design of non-periodic metastructures. Paper presented at ICAMME 2021: 15. International Conference on Aerospace, Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering, London, UK

Nonperiodic metamaterials can have better vibration attenuation than periodic metamaterials with properly designed resonator distributions. In this study, we propose optimal design routes for rainbow metamaterials. The rainbow metamaterials are nonpe... Read More about Optimal design of non-periodic metastructures.

A review and analysis of testing and modeling practice of extended Hollo-Bolt blind bolt connections (2021)
Journal Article
Cabrera, M., Tizani, W., & Ninic, J. (2021). A review and analysis of testing and modeling practice of extended Hollo-Bolt blind bolt connections. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 183, Article 106763. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2021.106763

Steel Hollow Sections (SHS) offer many structural, economical and architectural advantages in multi-storey and high-rise construction. However, their use is not suitable for a wide range of applications due to the difficulties of site bolting as ther... Read More about A review and analysis of testing and modeling practice of extended Hollo-Bolt blind bolt connections.

Structural identification for composite structures through a wave approach (2021)
Presentation / Conference
Apaowo, K. (2021, May). Structural identification for composite structures through a wave approach. Paper presented at ICAMME 2021: 15. International Conference on Aerospace, Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering, London, UK (online)

A novel approach for identifying the geometric and material characteristics of layered composite structures through an inverse wave and finite element methodology is proposed. These characteristics are obtained through multi-frequency single shot mea... Read More about Structural identification for composite structures through a wave approach.

An Investigation into the Potential of Hosting Capacity and the Frequency Stability of a Regional Grid with Increasing Penetration Level of Large-Scale PV Systems (2021)
Journal Article
Alshahrani, A., Omer, S., & Su, Y. (2021). An Investigation into the Potential of Hosting Capacity and the Frequency Stability of a Regional Grid with Increasing Penetration Level of Large-Scale PV Systems. Electronics, 10(11), Article 1254. https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10111254

It is widely believed that the incorporation of renewable energy to the current power grid is the way forward in achieving sustainable power generation. Currently, with the reduction of PV prices, many countries have started connecting PV systems int... Read More about An Investigation into the Potential of Hosting Capacity and the Frequency Stability of a Regional Grid with Increasing Penetration Level of Large-Scale PV Systems.

Out-of-plane permeability measurement for reinforcement textiles: A benchmark exercise (2021)
Journal Article
Yong, A., Aktas, A., May, D., Endruweit, A., Advani, S., Hubert, P., …Willenbacher, B. (2021). Out-of-plane permeability measurement for reinforcement textiles: A benchmark exercise. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 148, Article 106480. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2021.106480

The out-of-plane permeability of two glass fibre fabrics was measured by 26 institutions using silicone oil as a test fluid. Participants in this study were free to select the test procedure, specimen dimensions and data analysis method, provided tha... Read More about Out-of-plane permeability measurement for reinforcement textiles: A benchmark exercise.

Post-fire residual material properties of cold-formed steel elliptical hollow sections (2021)
Journal Article
Chen, M., Pandey, M., & Young, B. (2021). Post-fire residual material properties of cold-formed steel elliptical hollow sections. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 183, Article 106723. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2021.106723

An experimental programme to investigate the residual material properties of fire exposed cold-formed steel elliptical hollow sections has been presented in this study. The test specimens were made of cold-formed steel elliptical hollow sections (CFS... Read More about Post-fire residual material properties of cold-formed steel elliptical hollow sections.

Highly sensitive acetone sensor based on WO3 nanosheets derived from WS2 nanoparticles with inorganic fullerene-like structures (2021)
Journal Article
Chang, X., Xu, S., Liu, S., Wang, N., Sun, S., Zhu, X., …Zhu, Y. (2021). Highly sensitive acetone sensor based on WO3 nanosheets derived from WS2 nanoparticles with inorganic fullerene-like structures. Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 343, Article 130135. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.snb.2021.130135

Metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) gas sensors are promising for applications in environmental monitoring, dangerous gas detection, and disease diagnosis. Seeking for advanced MOS sensing materials that possess high sensitivity and low limit of detectio... Read More about Highly sensitive acetone sensor based on WO3 nanosheets derived from WS2 nanoparticles with inorganic fullerene-like structures.

Thermal process enhancement of HNCPCM filled heat sink: Effect of hybrid nanoparticles ratio and shape (2021)
Journal Article
Arshad, A., Jabbal, M., Faraji, H., Bashir, M. A., Talebizadehsardari, P., & Yan, Y. (2021). Thermal process enhancement of HNCPCM filled heat sink: Effect of hybrid nanoparticles ratio and shape. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 125, Article 105323. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icheatmasstransfer.2021.105323

The present study based on the numerical investigation of a hybrid nanocomposite phase change material (HNCPCM) filled heat sink for passive cooling of electronic devices. The combination of graphene oxide (GO) and silver (Ag) hybrid nanoparticles ar... Read More about Thermal process enhancement of HNCPCM filled heat sink: Effect of hybrid nanoparticles ratio and shape.

A review of thermal management for Li-ion batteries: Prospects, challenges, and issues (2021)
Journal Article
Shahjalal, M., Shams, T., Islam, M. E., Alam, W., Modak, M., Hossain, S. B., …Iqbal, A. (2021). A review of thermal management for Li-ion batteries: Prospects, challenges, and issues. Journal of Energy Storage, 39, Article 102518. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2021.102518

Li-ion batteries are essential component in the current generation of electric vehicles. However, further pushing electric vehicles are concerned with battery life. Since the temperature dictates battery lifetime, it is crucial to manage the heat and... Read More about A review of thermal management for Li-ion batteries: Prospects, challenges, and issues.

Transfer learning for process monitoring using reflection-mode ultrasonic sensing (2021)
Journal Article
Bowler, A. L., & Watson, N. J. (2021). Transfer learning for process monitoring using reflection-mode ultrasonic sensing. Ultrasonics, 115, Article 106468. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ultras.2021.106468

The fourth industrial revolution is set to integrate entire manufacturing processes using industrial digital technologies such as the Internet of Things, Cloud Computing, and machine learning to improve process productivity, efficiency, and sustainab... Read More about Transfer learning for process monitoring using reflection-mode ultrasonic sensing.

Experimental evaluation and theoretical prediction of elastic properties and failure of C/C‐SiC composite (2021)
Journal Article
Shi, Y., Li, S., Sitnikova, E., Cepli, D., & Koch, D. (2022). Experimental evaluation and theoretical prediction of elastic properties and failure of C/C‐SiC composite. International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology, 19(1), 7-21. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijac.13775

The paper presents experimental characterization and theoretical predictions of elastic and failure properties of continuous carbon fiber reinforced silicon carbide (C/C-SiC) composite fabricated by Liquid Silicon Infiltration (LSI). Its mechanical p... Read More about Experimental evaluation and theoretical prediction of elastic properties and failure of C/C‐SiC composite.

Magneto-mechanical Design and Development of a Coaxial Magnetic Coupling with Optimization of Torque to Mass Ratio (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Tweedy, O., Akcay, Y., Giangrande, P., & Galea, M. (2021). Magneto-mechanical Design and Development of a Coaxial Magnetic Coupling with Optimization of Torque to Mass Ratio. . https://doi.org/10.1109/IEMDC47953.2021.9449544

This work covers the design and analysis of a coaxial magnetic coupling with the aim to optimize the torque to mass ratio. Magnetic couplings provide several unique benefits over standard mechanical couplings that are made possible via magnetic torqu... Read More about Magneto-mechanical Design and Development of a Coaxial Magnetic Coupling with Optimization of Torque to Mass Ratio.

Adaptive Stabilization of a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator-Based DC Electrical Power System in More Electric Aircraft (2021)
Journal Article
Suyapan, A., Areerak, K., Bozhko, S., Yeoh, S. S., & Areerak, K. (2021). Adaptive Stabilization of a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator-Based DC Electrical Power System in More Electric Aircraft. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 7(4), 2965-2975. https://doi.org/10.1109/tte.2021.3081161

Most loads of electrical power systems on a more electric aircraft (MEA) are regulated power converters. These loads behave as constant power loads (CPLs) that can significantly affect system stability. The system will become unstable and will be una... Read More about Adaptive Stabilization of a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator-Based DC Electrical Power System in More Electric Aircraft.

TIME to Change: An Evaluation of Practical Action Nepal’s Results Based Finance Program (2021)
Journal Article
Robinson, B. L., Clifford, M. J., & Jewitt, S. (2021). TIME to Change: An Evaluation of Practical Action Nepal’s Results Based Finance Program. Energies, 14(10), Article 2891. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14102891

Set against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 7, and the need to increase biomass Improved Cookstove (ICS) adoption and sustained use across the globe, this paper presents an evaluation of Practical Action Nepal’s (PAN) Results Based Fi... Read More about TIME to Change: An Evaluation of Practical Action Nepal’s Results Based Finance Program.

Mechanisms of umami taste perception: From molecular level to brain imaging (2021)
Journal Article
Wu, B., Eldeghaidy, S., Ayed, C., Fisk, I. D., Hewson, L., & Liu, Y. (2022). Mechanisms of umami taste perception: From molecular level to brain imaging. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 62(25), 7015-7024. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2021.1909532

Due to unique characteristics, umami substances have gained much attention in the food industry during the past decade as potential replacers to sodium or fat to increase food palatability. Umami is not only known to increase appetite, but also to in... Read More about Mechanisms of umami taste perception: From molecular level to brain imaging.

Understanding the current market enablers for Nepal’s biomass cookstove industry (2021)
Journal Article
Robinson, B. L., Jewitt, S., Clifford, M. J., & Hewitt, J. (2022). Understanding the current market enablers for Nepal’s biomass cookstove industry. Development in Practice, 32(1), 52-68. https://doi.org/10.1080/09614524.2021.1893659

This paper applies the market map tool to the Nepalese biomass cookstove market highlighting existing weaknesses in government policy, cookstove market chains and providing a framework for cookstove interventions that better address the social, econo... Read More about Understanding the current market enablers for Nepal’s biomass cookstove industry.

Alloy design against the solidification cracking in fusion additive manufacturing: an application to a FeCrAl alloy (2021)
Journal Article
Dovgyy, B., Simonelli, M., & Pham, M. S. (2021). Alloy design against the solidification cracking in fusion additive manufacturing: an application to a FeCrAl alloy. Materials Research Letters, 9(8), 350-357. https://doi.org/10.1080/21663831.2021.1922945

This study developed a design methodology against liquid-state cracking by combining the Scheil–Gulliver solidification simulations and Machine Learning analysis to design alloys for Fusion Additive Manufacturing. Applying this design approach result... Read More about Alloy design against the solidification cracking in fusion additive manufacturing: an application to a FeCrAl alloy.

Fire safety and emergency evacuation guidelines for intensive care units and operating theatres: for use in the event of fire, flood, power cut, oxygen supply failure, noxious gas, structural collapse or other critical incidents: Guidelines from the Association of Anaesthetists and the Intensive Care Society (2021)
Journal Article
Kelly, F. E., Bailey, C. R., Aldridge, P., Brennan, P. A., Hardy, R. P., Henrys, P., …Taft, D. (2021). Fire safety and emergency evacuation guidelines for intensive care units and operating theatres: for use in the event of fire, flood, power cut, oxygen supply failure, noxious gas, structural collapse or other critical incidents: Guidelines from the Association of Anaesthetists and the Intensive Care Society. Anaesthesia, 76(10), 1377-1391. https://doi.org/10.1111/anae.15511

The need to evacuate an ICU or operating theatre complex during a fire or other emergency is a rare event but one potentially fraught with difficulty: Not only is there a risk that patients may come to harm but also that staff may be injured and unab... Read More about Fire safety and emergency evacuation guidelines for intensive care units and operating theatres: for use in the event of fire, flood, power cut, oxygen supply failure, noxious gas, structural collapse or other critical incidents: Guidelines from the Association of Anaesthetists and the Intensive Care Society.

YAG thermal barrier coatings deposited by suspension and solution precursor thermal spray (2021)
Journal Article
Owoseni, T. A., Rincon Romero, A., Pala, Z., Venturi, F., Lester, E. H., Grant, D. M., & Hussain, T. (2021). YAG thermal barrier coatings deposited by suspension and solution precursor thermal spray. Ceramics International, 47(17), 23803-23813. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2021.05.087

Yttrium aluminium garnet (YAG) is a promising topcoat material for thermal barrier coatings due to its high temperature stability and better CMAS (calcium-magnesium-alumino-silicate) resistance. YAG topcoats were deposited by suspension and solution... Read More about YAG thermal barrier coatings deposited by suspension and solution precursor thermal spray.

Macro modelling of traffic flow using continuous timed Petri nets (2021)
Journal Article
Ferreira, C., & Neves, L. C. (2021). Macro modelling of traffic flow using continuous timed Petri nets. Transportation Planning and Technology, 44(5), 503-523. https://doi.org/10.1080/03081060.2021.1927304

In this paper, continuous timed Petri nets (CTPN) are used to develop a hybrid traffic model, where the network is modelled as a macroscopic model and calibrated by microscopic models. The concept of CTPN is used to build a modular model, where first... Read More about Macro modelling of traffic flow using continuous timed Petri nets.