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Enhancement of densification and microwave dielectric properties in LiF ceramics via a cold sintering and post-annealing process (2020)
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Liu, B., Li, L., Song, K. X., Mao, M. M., Lu, Z., Wang, G., …Reaney, I. M. (2021). Enhancement of densification and microwave dielectric properties in LiF ceramics via a cold sintering and post-annealing process. Journal of the European Ceramic Society,

LiF is a low-firing fluoride with excellent microwave dielectric properties, however densification of LiF ceramics is challenging owing to their low surface free energy. In this study, a cold sintering process (150 °C, 250 MPa, 60 min) was employed t... Read More about Enhancement of densification and microwave dielectric properties in LiF ceramics via a cold sintering and post-annealing process.

Mechanism of enhanced energy storage density in AgNbO3-based lead-free antiferroelectrics (2020)
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Lu, Z., Bao, W., Wang, G., Sun, S., Li, L., Li, J., …Reaney, I. M. (2021). Mechanism of enhanced energy storage density in AgNbO3-based lead-free antiferroelectrics. Nano Energy, 79, Article 105423. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2020.105423

The mechanisms underpinning high energy storage density in lead-free Ag1–3xNdxTayNb1-yO3 antiferroelectric (AFE) ceramics have been investigated. Rietveld refinements of in-situ synchrotron X-ray data reveal that the structure remains quadrupled and... Read More about Mechanism of enhanced energy storage density in AgNbO3-based lead-free antiferroelectrics.

Identification of a Speaker from Characteristics of a Voice (2020)
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Kinkiri, S., Bakarat, B., & Keates, S. (2020). Identification of a Speaker from Characteristics of a Voice. Sensors & transducers, 244(5), 7-12

Speech is unique mode of communication among humans. Speech is a complex method of communication systems when compared with other methods. As humans, we also use non-speech, which is non-verbal communication to convey information. Nonverbal communica... Read More about Identification of a Speaker from Characteristics of a Voice.

Futures Thinking: The case of ECOR (2020)
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Logtens, E., & Weigend Rodríguez, R. (2021). Futures Thinking: The case of ECOR. Journal of Futures Studies, 25(4), 97-110. https://doi.org/10.6531/JFS.202106_25%284%29.0009

This interview is part of a research project which aims to formulate an interdisciplinary systematic approach based on Circular Economy (CE) principles and Futures Studies (FS) methods for anticipatory decision making in SMEs. The interest in intervi... Read More about Futures Thinking: The case of ECOR.

A robust and computationally efficient finite element framework for coupled electromechanics (2020)
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Kadapa, C., & Hossain, M. (2020). A robust and computationally efficient finite element framework for coupled electromechanics. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 372, Article 113443. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2020.113443

Electro-active polymers (EAPs) are increasingly becoming popular materials for actuators, sensors, and energy harvesters. To simulate the complex behaviour of actuators under coupled loads, particularly in the realm of soft robotics, biomedical engin... Read More about A robust and computationally efficient finite element framework for coupled electromechanics.

Numerical modeling of coupled biochemical and thermal behavior of municipal solid waste in landfills (2020)
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Kumar, G., Reddy, K. R., & McDougall, J. (2020). Numerical modeling of coupled biochemical and thermal behavior of municipal solid waste in landfills. Computers and Geotechnics, 128, Article 103836. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2020.103836

A coupled bio-thermal (BT) model is proposed and validated for the prediction of long-term biochemical and thermal behavior of municipal solid waste (MSW) in landfills. The biochemical and thermal behavior of the waste was modeled using a two-stage a... Read More about Numerical modeling of coupled biochemical and thermal behavior of municipal solid waste in landfills.

Factors affecting delays in rail transportation projects using Analytic Network Process: the case of Iran (2020)
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Tavassolirizi, M., Sarvari, H., Chan, D. W., & Olawumi, T. O. (2022). Factors affecting delays in rail transportation projects using Analytic Network Process: the case of Iran. International journal of construction management, 22(14), 2712-2723. https://d

Delays in the implementation and commissioning of rail transportation projects can cause economic dam-ages to project stakeholders and the cities linked by such rail networks. Hence, the current study aims toinvestigate the key delay factors and prov... Read More about Factors affecting delays in rail transportation projects using Analytic Network Process: the case of Iran.

Modeling, design, and synthesis of gram-scale monodispersed silver nanoparticles using microwave-assisted polyol process for metamaterial applications (2020)
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Lalegani, Z., Ebrahimi, S. S., Hamawandi, B., La Spada, L., & Toprak, M. (2020). Modeling, design, and synthesis of gram-scale monodispersed silver nanoparticles using microwave-assisted polyol process for metamaterial applications. Optical Materials, 108

High-yield monodispersed silver (Ag) nanospheres were modeled, designed, and synthesized by microwave-assisted (MW-assisted) polyol method from AgNO3, polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP), and ethylene glycol (EG), as precursors, at 145 °C within a short reac... Read More about Modeling, design, and synthesis of gram-scale monodispersed silver nanoparticles using microwave-assisted polyol process for metamaterial applications.

The role of personal norms in the choice of mode for commuting (2020)
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Ababio-Donkor, A., Saleh, W., & Fonzone, A. (2020). The role of personal norms in the choice of mode for commuting. Research in Transportation Economics, 83, Article 100966. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.retrec.2020.100966

Research in travel behavioural studies have shown that social forces play a significant role in travel decision making like socioeconomic factors. Several studies have tested models with different subjective variables to investigate their effects on... Read More about The role of personal norms in the choice of mode for commuting.

A Low Power Sigma-Delta Modulator with Hybrid Architecture (2020)
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An, S., Xia, S., Ma, Y., Ghani, A., See, C. H., Abd-Alhameed, R. A., Niu, C. F., & Yang, R. (2020). A Low Power Sigma-Delta Modulator with Hybrid Architecture. Sensors, 20(18), Article 5309. https://doi.org/10.3390/s20185309

Analogue-to-digital converters (ADC) using oversampling technology and Σ-∆ modulation mechanism are widely applied in digital audio systems. This paper presents an audio modulator with high accuracy and low power consumption by using discrete second-... Read More about A Low Power Sigma-Delta Modulator with Hybrid Architecture.

A second-order accurate non-intrusive staggered scheme for the interaction of ultra-lightweight rigid bodies with fluid flow (2020)
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Kadapa, C. (2020). A second-order accurate non-intrusive staggered scheme for the interaction of ultra-lightweight rigid bodies with fluid flow. Ocean Engineering, 217, Article 107940. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2020.107940

This paper presents a staggered scheme with second-order temporal accuracy for fluid–structure interaction problems involving ultra-lightweight rigid bodies. The staggered scheme is based on the Dirichlet–Neumann coupling and is non-intrusive. First,... Read More about A second-order accurate non-intrusive staggered scheme for the interaction of ultra-lightweight rigid bodies with fluid flow.

UAE’s commitment towards UN Sustainable Development Goals (2020)
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Umar, T., Egbu, C., Ofori, G., Honnurvali, M. S., Saidani, M., Shibani, A., …Goh, K. (2020). UAE’s commitment towards UN Sustainable Development Goals. Proceedings of the ICE - Engineering Sustainability, 173(7), 325-343. https://doi.org/10.1680/jensu

In 2015, the UN member countries, on mutual understanding, identified 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to be achieved by 2030. According to several reports, some countries are reflecting good progress, but overall, no country is on track towa... Read More about UAE’s commitment towards UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Dynamics Analysis of a Jet-Fuel Surrogate and Development of a Skeletal Mechanism for Computational Fluid Dynamic Applications (2020)
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Sharmin, N., & Tingas, E. (2020). Dynamics Analysis of a Jet-Fuel Surrogate and Development of a Skeletal Mechanism for Computational Fluid Dynamic Applications. Journal of Energy Engineering, 146(6), Article 04020064. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28asce%29ey

The autoignition dynamics of a three-component surrogate jet fuel (66.2% n-dodecane, 15.8% n-proplylbenzene, 18.0% 1,3,5-trimethylcyclohexane) suitable for usage as Jet A-1 and RP-3 aviation fuels are analyzed, using the detailed mechanism of Liu et... Read More about Dynamics Analysis of a Jet-Fuel Surrogate and Development of a Skeletal Mechanism for Computational Fluid Dynamic Applications.

Novel BaTiO3-Based, Ag/Pd-Compatible Lead-Free Relaxors with Superior Energy Storage Performance (2020)
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Yang, H., Lu, Z., Li, L., Bao, W., Ji, H., Li, J., …Reaney, I. M. (2020). Novel BaTiO3-Based, Ag/Pd-Compatible Lead-Free Relaxors with Superior Energy Storage Performance. ACS applied materials & interfaces, 12(39), 43942-43949. https://doi.org/10.1021/

Ceramic dielectrics are reported with superior energy storage performance for applications, such as power electronics in electrical vehicles. A recoverable energy density (Wrec) of ∼4.55 J cm–3 with η ∼ 90% is achieved in lead-free relaxor BaTiO3-0.0... Read More about Novel BaTiO3-Based, Ag/Pd-Compatible Lead-Free Relaxors with Superior Energy Storage Performance.

Validity and Consistency of Concurrent Extraction of Gait Features Using Inertial Measurement Units and Motion Capture System (2020)
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Anwary, A. R., Yu, H., Callaway, A., & Vassallo, M. (2021). Validity and Consistency of Concurrent Extraction of Gait Features Using Inertial Measurement Units and Motion Capture System. IEEE Sensors Journal, 21(2), 1625-1634. https://doi.org/10.1109/jsen

Conditions causing gait abnormalities are very common and their treatment requires the detailed assessment of gait. Currently such assessments are carried out in gait laboratories and require the use of complex and expensive equipment. To increase av... Read More about Validity and Consistency of Concurrent Extraction of Gait Features Using Inertial Measurement Units and Motion Capture System.

Refocusing modern methods of construction on the climate emergency: a 'five capitals' model for action (2020)
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Campbell, A., Hairstans, R., & Jones, G. (2020). Refocusing modern methods of construction on the climate emergency: a 'five capitals' model for action. The structural engineer : journal of the Institution of Structural Engineers, 98(9), 22-28

Adrian Campbell, Robert Hairstans and Giulia Jones explain how natural, human, social, manufactured and economic capital can all benefit from a sustainability-focused approach to off -site manufacturing.

A Feasibility Study for the Optimized Development of Renewable Air-Conditioning for Different Climatic Conditions (2020)
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Oye, T. T., Gupta, N., Goh, K., & Oye, T. K. (2020). A Feasibility Study for the Optimized Development of Renewable Air-Conditioning for Different Climatic Conditions. Environmental management and sustainable development, 9(3), 87-109. https://doi.org/10.

This paper aims to present renewable air-conditioning as a sustainable system for varied climatic conditions with the feasibility of optimization to reduce the level of energy consumption and the rate of carbon emissions. Extreme use of air-condition... Read More about A Feasibility Study for the Optimized Development of Renewable Air-Conditioning for Different Climatic Conditions.

Analysis of Safety Benefits and Security Concerns from the Use of Autonomous Vehicles: A Grouped Random Parameters Bivariate Probit Approach with Heterogeneity in Means (2020)
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Ahmed, S. S., Pantangi, S. S., Eker, U., Fountas, G., Still, S. E., & Anastasopoulos, P. C. (2020). Analysis of Safety Benefits and Security Concerns from the Use of Autonomous Vehicles: A Grouped Random Parameters Bivariate Probit Approach with Heterogen

This paper investigates public perceptions towards potential safety benefits, and safety- and security-related concerns from the future use of autonomous vehicles by utilizing data collected from an online survey. The survey includes responses from... Read More about Analysis of Safety Benefits and Security Concerns from the Use of Autonomous Vehicles: A Grouped Random Parameters Bivariate Probit Approach with Heterogeneity in Means.

Making the shift to sustainable transport in Scotland (2020)
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Davis, A., & Whyte, B. (2022). Making the shift to sustainable transport in Scotland. Cities and Health, 6(2), 267-274. https://doi.org/10.1080/23748834.2020.1812332

Transport sector decarbonisation is a Scottish Government policy aim. Recent legislation and funding announcements are beginning a shift away from support for habitual car use. Sustainable transport is augmented by co-benefits of active travel itself... Read More about Making the shift to sustainable transport in Scotland.

Lp-improving for discrete spherical averages (2020)
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Hughes, K. (2020). Lp-improving for discrete spherical averages. Annales Henri Lebesgue, 3, 959-980. https://doi.org/10.5802/ahl.50

We initiate the theory of -improving inequalities for arithmetic averages over hypersurfaces and their maximal functions. In particular, we prove -improving estimates for the discrete spherical averages and some of their generalizations. As an applic... Read More about Lp-improving for discrete spherical averages.