All Outputs (4843)

An Improved Point-to-Feature Recognition Algorithm for 3D Vision Detection (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Li, J., Guo, Q., Gao, G., Tang, S., Min, G., Li, C., & Yu, H. (2022, August). An Improved Point-to-Feature Recognition Algorithm for 3D Vision Detection. Presented at International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications, Harbin, China

Vision-detection-based grasping is one of the research hotspots in the field of automated production. As the grasping scenes become more and more diversified, 3D images are increasingly chosen as the input images for object recognition in complex rec... Read More about An Improved Point-to-Feature Recognition Algorithm for 3D Vision Detection.

Soiling mapping through optical losses for Nigeria (2022)
Journal Article
Chanchangi, Y. N., Ghosh, A., Micheli, L., Fernández, E. F., Sundaram, S., & Mallick, T. K. (2022). Soiling mapping through optical losses for Nigeria. Renewable Energy, 197, 995-1008. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2022.07.019

Soiling consists of the accumulation of dust on the solar panel's surface and has a deleterious effect on solar photovoltaic devices' performance, which varies with location. However, soiling losses and rates are significantly under-reported or under... Read More about Soiling mapping through optical losses for Nigeria.

Structural Material Demand and Associated Embodied Carbon Emissions of the United States Building Stock: 2020-2100 (2022)
Journal Article
Arehart, J., Pomponi, F., D'Amico, B., & Srubar, W. (2022). Structural Material Demand and Associated Embodied Carbon Emissions of the United States Building Stock: 2020-2100. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 186, Article 106583. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2022.106583

This study uses material flow analysis to estimate the material stocks and flows and associated upfront embodied carbon emissions for gravity building structural systems in the United States. Seven scenarios that align with the shared-socioeconomic p... Read More about Structural Material Demand and Associated Embodied Carbon Emissions of the United States Building Stock: 2020-2100.

Development of hybrid aluminum-air battery fuel-cell system (2022)
Journal Article
Tan, W. C., Saw, L. H., Yew, M. C., Pei-Yu, K., Khor, Z. Y., & Sun, D. (2022). Development of hybrid aluminum-air battery fuel-cell system. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 1074(1), Article 012034. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1074/1/012034

Industrial 4.0 accelerates the need to introduce clean energy to accommodate the increase in electricity demand globally without causing environmental issues. Metal-air battery is a new type of energy storage system in which the metal anode is consum... Read More about Development of hybrid aluminum-air battery fuel-cell system.

A comprehensive assessment of accuracy of adaptive integration of cut cells for laminar fluid-structure interaction problems (2022)
Journal Article
Kadapa, C., Wang, X., & Mei, Y. (2022). A comprehensive assessment of accuracy of adaptive integration of cut cells for laminar fluid-structure interaction problems. Computers and Mathematics with Applications, 122, 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.camwa.2022.07.006

Finite element methods based on cut-cells are becoming increasingly popular because of their advantages over formulations based on body-fitted meshes for problems with moving interfaces. In such methods, the cells (or elements) which are cut by the i... Read More about A comprehensive assessment of accuracy of adaptive integration of cut cells for laminar fluid-structure interaction problems.

Microwave sensor for liquid mixture identification based on composite right left hand-zero-order resonator for sensitivity improvement (2022)
Journal Article
Hocine, S., Lashab, . M., Belattar, M., Ouchtati, S., See, C. H., Hu, Y.-F., & Abd-Alhameed, R. A. (2022). Microwave sensor for liquid mixture identification based on composite right left hand-zero-order resonator for sensitivity improvement. International Journal of RF and Microwave Computer-Aided Engineering, 32(11), Article e23337. https://doi.org/10.1002/mmce.23337

This work aims to present an improved version of the liquid mixture identification sensor, the proposed sensor is tested experimentaly on mixture of water ethanol, the identification of liquid is based on the measurement of frequency displacement, a... Read More about Microwave sensor for liquid mixture identification based on composite right left hand-zero-order resonator for sensitivity improvement.

Causality between challenges, availability, and extent of use of local building materials (2022)
Journal Article
Windapo, A., Olugboyega, O., Pomponi, F., Moghayedi, A., & Emuze, F. (2022). Causality between challenges, availability, and extent of use of local building materials. South African Journal of Science, 118(7/8), https://doi.org/10.17159/sajs.2022/9534

The promotion of sustainable practice in construction has resulted in a renewed focus on local building materials (LBMs). However, existing studies have not provided an extensive understanding of the challenges in the use and awareness of the availab... Read More about Causality between challenges, availability, and extent of use of local building materials.

Stabilisation by adaptive feedback control for positive difference equations with applications in pest management (2022)
Journal Article
Edholm, C., Guiver, C., Rebarber, R., Tenhumberg, B., & Townley, S. (2022). Stabilisation by adaptive feedback control for positive difference equations with applications in pest management. SIAM Journal on Control and Optimization, 60(4), 2214-2245. https://doi.org/10.1137/21m1398240

An adaptive feedback control scheme is proposed for stabilising a class of forced nonlinear positive difference equations. The adaptive scheme is based on so-called high-gain adaptive controllers, and contains substantial robustness with respect... Read More about Stabilisation by adaptive feedback control for positive difference equations with applications in pest management.

Solution blow spun piezoelectric nanofibers membrane for energy harvesting applications (2022)
Journal Article
Omran, N., Elnabawy, E., Le, B., Trabelsi, M., Gamal, M., Kandas, I., Hassanin, A. H., Shyha, I., & Shehata, N. (2022). Solution blow spun piezoelectric nanofibers membrane for energy harvesting applications. Reactive and Functional Polymers, 179, Article 105365. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2022.105365

Energy harvesting systems have benefited from the use of one-dimensional nanostructures such as nanofibers. For example, the conversion of mechanical energy to electrical energy has paved the way for nanofibers to be used in a wide range of applicati... Read More about Solution blow spun piezoelectric nanofibers membrane for energy harvesting applications.

Analysis of colliding index on impact behavior of RC columns under repeated impact loading (2022)
Journal Article
Tantrapongsaton, W., Hansapinyo, C., Wongmatar, P., Limkatanyu, S., Zhang, H., & Charatpangoon, B. (2022). Analysis of colliding index on impact behavior of RC columns under repeated impact loading. Computers and Concrete, 30(1), 19-32. https://doi.org/10.12989/cac.2022.30.1.019

This paper presents an investigation into the failure of RC columns under impact loadings. A numerical simulation of 19 identical RC columns subjected to single and repeated impact loadings was performed. A free-falling hammer was dropped at midspan... Read More about Analysis of colliding index on impact behavior of RC columns under repeated impact loading.

New Method to Implement and Analysis of Medical System in Real Time (2022)
Journal Article
Abd Elgawad, Y. Z., Youssef, M. I., Nasser, T. M., Almslmany, A., S. I. Amar, A., Mohamed, A. A., Parchin, N. O., Abd-Alhameed, R. A., Mohamed, H. G., & Moussa, K. H. (2022). New Method to Implement and Analysis of Medical System in Real Time. Healthcare, 10(7), Article 1357. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare10071357

The use of information technology and technological medical devices has contributed significantly to the transformation of healthcare. Despite that, many problems have arisen in diagnosing or predicting diseases, either as a result of human errors or... Read More about New Method to Implement and Analysis of Medical System in Real Time.

MTM-Inspired Graphene-Based THz MIMO Antenna Configurations Using Characteristic Mode Analysis for 6G/IoT Applications (2022)
Journal Article
Khaleel, S. A., Hamad, E. K. I., Parchin, N. O., & Saleh, M. B. (2022). MTM-Inspired Graphene-Based THz MIMO Antenna Configurations Using Characteristic Mode Analysis for 6G/IoT Applications. Electronics, 11(14), Article 2152. https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics11142152

6G wireless communications will be immersed in the future with different applications. It is expected to support all IoT services and satellite communications, and it is expected to support artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). The... Read More about MTM-Inspired Graphene-Based THz MIMO Antenna Configurations Using Characteristic Mode Analysis for 6G/IoT Applications.

Quantifying the per-capita contribution of all components of a migratory cycle: a modelling framework (2022)
Journal Article
Smith, P., Guiver, C., & Adams, B. (2022). Quantifying the per-capita contribution of all components of a migratory cycle: a modelling framework. Ecological Modelling, 471, Article 110056. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolmodel.2022.110056

Migratory species make use of different habitats and pathways at different life stages, and in different seasons. Ecological management strategies proposed for migratory species should acknowledge the importance of each component of the migratory cyc... Read More about Quantifying the per-capita contribution of all components of a migratory cycle: a modelling framework.

Experimental study on the torsional mechanics of laminated structural glass beams (2022)
Thesis
Uheida, K. Experimental study on the torsional mechanics of laminated structural glass beams. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2967284

This thesis presents an experimental study on the torsional-mechanical behaviours of laminated structural glass beams. Glass structures are in increasing demand due to many favourable characteristics such as high compressive strength, flexibility, ae... Read More about Experimental study on the torsional mechanics of laminated structural glass beams.

The use of Uberpool and its Relationship with Public Transport -A London case study (2022)
Thesis
Mohamed, M. J. H. The use of Uberpool and its Relationship with Public Transport -A London case study. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2952214

The growth of novel forms of shared and non-shared ridesourcing services such as Uberpool and UberX, are nowadays a common feature of transport options in many cities globally (i.e., London). The rapid growth of these new services is creating challen... Read More about The use of Uberpool and its Relationship with Public Transport -A London case study.

Advanced nickel barrier coatings: Manufacturing process and properties (2022)
Thesis
Rumbles, M. Advanced nickel barrier coatings: Manufacturing process and properties. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2963338

New-generation protective coatings should respond to mechanical or chemical damage with active corrosion inhibition, preserving coating integrity and adhesion to the substrate. Due to the implementation of legislation imposed by REACH (Restriction, E... Read More about Advanced nickel barrier coatings: Manufacturing process and properties.

The assessment of the mechanical and physical properties of in situ timber (2022)
Thesis
Bather, M. The assessment of the mechanical and physical properties of in situ timber. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2947919

The estimation of the properties of in situ timber elements is an essential part of the structural appraisal of many existing buildings and structures around the world. Current methods of doing this are (i) inappropriate, as they utilise visual gradi... Read More about The assessment of the mechanical and physical properties of in situ timber.

A feasibility study for the development of sustainable theoretical framework for smart water-energy bathroom unit (2022)
Thesis
Oye, T. K. A feasibility study for the development of sustainable theoretical framework for smart water-energy bathroom unit. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2952381

One of the major issues facing the world in the 21st century is climate change. However, sustainability has become a crucial concept to combat extreme consumption and utilization of environmental resources leading to climate change. The bathroom has... Read More about A feasibility study for the development of sustainable theoretical framework for smart water-energy bathroom unit.

A feasibility study for the development of sustainable theoretical framework for smart air-conditioning (2022)
Thesis
Oye, T. T. A feasibility study for the development of sustainable theoretical framework for smart air-conditioning. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2952349

Air-conditioning as a technical solution to protect inhabitants from excessive heat exposure creates the challenge of expanding global warming and climate change. While air-conditioning has mostly been applied as an improvement to living conditions,... Read More about A feasibility study for the development of sustainable theoretical framework for smart air-conditioning.

Electrochemical and physicochemical degradability evaluation of printed flexible carbon electrodes in seawater (2022)
Journal Article
Franco, F. F., Dervin, S., & Manjakkal, L. (2022). Electrochemical and physicochemical degradability evaluation of printed flexible carbon electrodes in seawater. Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 920, Article 116592. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelechem.2022.116592

The environmental impact of metals and non-degradable plastics in printed electrodes has highlighted the need of employing sustainable materials in environmental monitoring. In this work, we developed a new sustainable graphite-based paste (G-PE) pri... Read More about Electrochemical and physicochemical degradability evaluation of printed flexible carbon electrodes in seawater.