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Anaerobic radical enzymes for biotechnology (2018)
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Jäger, C. M., & Croft, A. K. (2018). Anaerobic radical enzymes for biotechnology. ChemBioEng Reviews, 5(3), 143-162. https://doi.org/10.1002/cben.201800003

Enzymes that proceed through radical intermediates have a rich chemistry that includes functionalisation of otherwise unreactive carbon atoms, carbon-skeleton rearrangements, aromatic reductions, and unusual eliminations. Especially under anaerobic c... Read More about Anaerobic radical enzymes for biotechnology.

A Rechargeable High-Temperature Molten Salt Iron–Oxygen Battery (2018)
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Peng, C., Guan, C., Lin, J., Zhang, S., Bao, H., Wang, Y., …Wang, J. Q. (2018). A Rechargeable High-Temperature Molten Salt Iron–Oxygen Battery. ChemSusChem, 11(11), 1880-1886. https://doi.org/10.1002/cssc.201800237

© 2018 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim The energy and power density of conventional batteries are far lower than their theoretical expectations, primarily because of slow reaction kinetics that are often observed under ambient conditions... Read More about A Rechargeable High-Temperature Molten Salt Iron–Oxygen Battery.

Microwave-based preparation and characterization of Fe-cored carbon nanocapsules with novel stability and super electromagnetic wave absorption performance (2018)
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Wang, Y., Wang, W., Sun, J., Sun, C., Feng, Y., & Li, Z. (2018). Microwave-based preparation and characterization of Fe-cored carbon nanocapsules with novel stability and super electromagnetic wave absorption performance. Carbon, 135, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbon.2018.04.026

Microwave-metal discharge was proposed as a facile methodology to prepare unique Fe-cored carbon nanocapsules (Fe@CNCs) with high purity, novel stability and extraordinary electromagnetic wave (EMW) absorption performance. The effect of microwave pow... Read More about Microwave-based preparation and characterization of Fe-cored carbon nanocapsules with novel stability and super electromagnetic wave absorption performance.

Understanding the unusual fluidity characteristics of high ash Indian bituminous coals (2018)
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Das, B., Suresh, A., Dash, P., Chandran, S., Castro-Díaz, M., Stevens, L. A., & Snape, C. E. (2018). Understanding the unusual fluidity characteristics of high ash Indian bituminous coals. Fuel Processing Technology, 176, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuproc.2018.04.003

High-temperature rheometry and 1H nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) are two complementary techniques that have been used to investigate fluidity development quantitatively in the < 53 µm and 53-212 µm size fractions of high ash Indian non-coking coals... Read More about Understanding the unusual fluidity characteristics of high ash Indian bituminous coals.

Cold atmospheric plasma induces ATP-dependent endocytosis of nanoparticles and synergistic U373MG cancer cell death (2018)
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He, Z., Liu, K., Manaloto, E., Casey, A., Cribaro, G. P., Byrne, H. J., …Curtin, J. F. (2018). Cold atmospheric plasma induces ATP-dependent endocytosis of nanoparticles and synergistic U373MG cancer cell death. Scientific Reports, 8(5298), Article 5298. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-23262-0

Gold nanoparticles (AuNP) have potential as both diagnostic and therapeutic vehicles. However, selective targeting and uptake in cancer cells remains challenging. Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) can be combined with AuNP to achieve synergistic anti-can... Read More about Cold atmospheric plasma induces ATP-dependent endocytosis of nanoparticles and synergistic U373MG cancer cell death.

Understanding the effects of peripheral vision and muscle memory on in-vehicle touchscreen interactions (2018)
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Eren, A. L., Burnett, G., Large, D. R., & Harvey, C. (in press). Understanding the effects of peripheral vision and muscle memory on in-vehicle touchscreen interactions. IET Intelligent Transport Systems, https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-its.2017.0229

It is important to gain a better understanding of how drivers interact with in-vehicle touchscreens to help design interfaces to minimise “eyes off road” time. The study aimed to investigate the relative effects of two interaction mechanisms (periphe... Read More about Understanding the effects of peripheral vision and muscle memory on in-vehicle touchscreen interactions.

Techno-economic and uncertainty analysis of biomass to liquid (BTL) systems for transport fuel production (2018)
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Dimitriou, I., Goldingay, H., & Bridgwater, A. V. (2018). Techno-economic and uncertainty analysis of biomass to liquid (BTL) systems for transport fuel production. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 88, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2018.02.023

This work examines the technical and economic feasibility of Biomass-To-Liquid (BTL) processes for the manufacture of liquid hydrocarbon fuels. Six BTL systems are modelled and evaluated which are based on pressurised oxygen gasification of woody bio... Read More about Techno-economic and uncertainty analysis of biomass to liquid (BTL) systems for transport fuel production.

Molecular level one-step activation of agar to activated carbon for high performance supercapacitors (2018)
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Zhang, L., Gu, H., Sun, H., Cao, F., Chen, Y., & Chen, G. Z. (2018). Molecular level one-step activation of agar to activated carbon for high performance supercapacitors. Carbon, 132, 573-579. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbon.2018.02.100

Activated carbon was synthesized by a simple one-step calcination of deoxygenated agar in a hot KOH aqueous solution, in which KOH plays both deoxidant and activation agent. The deoxygenation course omits high temperature carbonization in the convent... Read More about Molecular level one-step activation of agar to activated carbon for high performance supercapacitors.

Improved NOE fitting for flexible molecules based on molecular mechanics data – a case study with S-adenosylmethionine (2018)
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Bame, J., Hoeck, C., Carrington, M. J., Butts, C. P., Jäger, C. M., & Croft, A. K. (2018). Improved NOE fitting for flexible molecules based on molecular mechanics data – a case study with S-adenosylmethionine. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 11(20), https://doi.org/10.1039/C7CP07265A

The use of molecular dynamics (MD) calculations to derive relative populations of conformers is highly sensitive to both timescale and parameterisation of the MD. Where these calculations are coupled with NOE data to determine the dynamics of a molec... Read More about Improved NOE fitting for flexible molecules based on molecular mechanics data – a case study with S-adenosylmethionine.

Pyrolysis of plastic waste for production of heavy fuel substitute: a techno-economic assessment (2018)
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Fivga, A., & Dimitriou, I. (2018). Pyrolysis of plastic waste for production of heavy fuel substitute: a techno-economic assessment. Energy, 149, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2018.02.094

Pyrolysis is widely seen as a promising technology for converting plastic waste into a wax/oil product which can be used as a heavy fuel oil substitute or as raw material by the petrochemical industry. A pyrolysis plant with a capacity of 100 kg/h pl... Read More about Pyrolysis of plastic waste for production of heavy fuel substitute: a techno-economic assessment.

Techno-economic assessment of scale-up of bio-flocculant extraction and production by using okra as biomass feedstock (2018)
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Lee, C. S., Chong, M. F., Binner, E., Gomes, R. L., & Robinson, J. P. (2018). Techno-economic assessment of scale-up of bio-flocculant extraction and production by using okra as biomass feedstock. Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 132, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cherd.2018.01.050

This paper reports a techno-economic assessment for industrial scale bio-flocculant production with okra as biomass feedstock. The sludge dewatering ability of the bio-flocculant was evaluated prior to economic analysis. Several optimisation strategi... Read More about Techno-economic assessment of scale-up of bio-flocculant extraction and production by using okra as biomass feedstock.

SHRIMP zircon U–Pb ages from coal beds across the Permian–Triassic boundary, eastern Yunnan, southwestern China (2018)
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Wang, J., Shao, L., Wang, H., Spiro, B., & Large, D. (2018). SHRIMP zircon U–Pb ages from coal beds across the Permian–Triassic boundary, eastern Yunnan, southwestern China. Journal of Palaeogeography, 7(2), 117-129. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jop.2018.01.002

The first SHRIMP zircon U–Pb ages from coal beds close to the end-Permian mass extinction are reported from the C1 coal seam in the Yantang Mine in Laibin Town, Xuanwei County, eastern Yunnan Province. Zircons were extracted from kaolinite claystone... Read More about SHRIMP zircon U–Pb ages from coal beds across the Permian–Triassic boundary, eastern Yunnan, southwestern China.

Selective CO2 hydrogenation to formic acid with multifunctional ionic liquids (2018)
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Weilhard, A., Qadir, M. I., Sans, V., & Dupont, J. (in press). Selective CO2 hydrogenation to formic acid with multifunctional ionic liquids. ACS Catalysis, 8, https://doi.org/10.1021/acscatal.7b03931

The development of simple, cost-effective and sustainable methods to transform CO2 into feedstock chemicals is essential to reduce the dependence on fossil fuels of the chemical industry. Here, we report the selective and efficient catalytic hydrogen... Read More about Selective CO2 hydrogenation to formic acid with multifunctional ionic liquids.

Highly sensitive volatile organic compounds vapour measurements using a long period grating optical fibre sensor coated with metal organic framework ZIF-8 (2018)
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Hromadka, J., Tokay, B., Correia, R., Morgan, S. P., & Korposh, S. (2018). Highly sensitive volatile organic compounds vapour measurements using a long period grating optical fibre sensor coated with metal organic framework ZIF-8. Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 260, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.snb.2018.01.015

An optical fibre long period grating (LPG) based volatile organic compound (VOC) sensor coated with ZIF-8, a material from the zeolite imidazolate framework (ZIF) family, functional coating is presented. ZIF-8 film was deposited onto the surface of t... Read More about Highly sensitive volatile organic compounds vapour measurements using a long period grating optical fibre sensor coated with metal organic framework ZIF-8.

Oxy-fuel combustion study of biomass fuels in a 20 kWth fluidized bed combustor (2017)
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Sher, F., Pans, M. A., Sun, C., Snape, C. E., & Liu, H. (2018). Oxy-fuel combustion study of biomass fuels in a 20 kWth fluidized bed combustor. Fuel, 215, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2017.11.039

Oxy-fuel combustion is one of the promising carbon capture technologies considered to be suitable for future commercial applications with stationary combustion plants. Although more and more biomass and waste are now being burned in stationary combus... Read More about Oxy-fuel combustion study of biomass fuels in a 20 kWth fluidized bed combustor.

Determination of pore network accessibility in hierarchical porous solids (2017)
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Rigby, S. P., Hasan, M., Stevens, L., Williams, H. E., & Fletcher, R. S. (2017). Determination of pore network accessibility in hierarchical porous solids. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 56(50), 14822-14831. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.7b04659

This paper validates the hypothesis that the supposedly non-specific adsorbates nitrogen and argon wet heavy metals differently, and shows how this unexpected effect can be actively utilised to deliver information on pore inter-connectivity. To explo... Read More about Determination of pore network accessibility in hierarchical porous solids.

Additive manufacture of complex 3D Au-containing nanocomposites by simultaneous two-photon polymerisation and photoreduction (2017)
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Parmenter, C. D. J., Hu, Q., Sun, X. Z., Parmenter, C. D., Fay, M. W., Smith, E. F., …Wildman, R. (2017). Additive manufacture of complex 3D Au-containing nanocomposites by simultaneous two-photon polymerisation and photoreduction. Scientific Reports, 7(1), Article 17150. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-17391-1

© 2017 The Author(s). The fabrication of complex three-dimensional gold-containing nanocomposite structures by simultaneous two-photon polymerisation and photoreduction is demonstrated. Increased salt delivers reduced feature sizes down to line width... Read More about Additive manufacture of complex 3D Au-containing nanocomposites by simultaneous two-photon polymerisation and photoreduction.

Development of the Fray-Farthing-Chen Cambridge Process: towards the sustainable production of titanium and its alloys (2017)
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Hu, D., Dolganov, A., Ma, M., Bhattacharya, B., Bishop, M. T., & Chen, G. Z. (2018). Development of the Fray-Farthing-Chen Cambridge Process: towards the sustainable production of titanium and its alloys. JOM Journal of the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society, 70(2), https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-017-2664-4

The Kroll process has been employed for titanium extraction since the 1950s. It is a labour and energy intensive multi-step semi-batch process. The post-extraction processes for making the raw titanium into alloys and products are also excessive, inc... Read More about Development of the Fray-Farthing-Chen Cambridge Process: towards the sustainable production of titanium and its alloys.

Towards sustainable processing of columbite group minerals: Elucidating the relation between dielectric properties and physico-chemical transformations in the mineral phase (2017)
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Sanchez-Segado, S., Monti, T., Katrib, J., Kingman, S., Dodds, C., & Jha, A. (2017). Towards sustainable processing of columbite group minerals: Elucidating the relation between dielectric properties and physico-chemical transformations in the mineral phase. Scientific Reports, 7(1), Article 18016. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-18272-3

© 2017 The Author(s). Current methodologies for the extraction of tantalum and niobium pose a serious threat to human beings and the environment due to the use of hydrofluoric acid (HF). Niobium and tantalum metal powders and pentoxides are widely us... Read More about Towards sustainable processing of columbite group minerals: Elucidating the relation between dielectric properties and physico-chemical transformations in the mineral phase.

Experimental investigation of woody and non-woody biomass combustion in a bubbling fluidised bed combustor focusing on gaseous emissions and temperature profiles (2017)
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Sher, F., Pans, M. A., Afilaka, D. T., Sun, C., & Liu, H. (2017). Experimental investigation of woody and non-woody biomass combustion in a bubbling fluidised bed combustor focusing on gaseous emissions and temperature profiles. Energy, 141, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2017.11.118

Air staging is a well-known effective method to control NOx emissions from solid fuel combustion boilers. However, further research is still needed to clarify the effect of air staging at different injection locations on the gaseous emissions of Flui... Read More about Experimental investigation of woody and non-woody biomass combustion in a bubbling fluidised bed combustor focusing on gaseous emissions and temperature profiles.