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A guide to modeling the geotechnical behavior of soils using the discrete element method (2021)
Book Chapter
Barreto Gonzalez, D., & Leak, J. (2021). A guide to modeling the geotechnical behavior of soils using the discrete element method. In P. Samui, S. Kumari, V. Makarov, & P. Kurup (Eds.), Modeling in geotechnical engineering (79-100). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-821205-9.00016-2

This article describes the discrete element method (DEM) for the modeling of the geotechnical behavior of soils. Emphasis is made on a description of the algorithms and capabilities of the method rather than on the implementation details and equation... Read More about A guide to modeling the geotechnical behavior of soils using the discrete element method.

Via-less Electromagnetic Band-Gap-Enabled Antenna based on Textile Material for Wearable Applications (2021)
Journal Article
Elamin, N., Zubair, . M., Ashyap, A. I., Dahlan, S. H., Abidin, Z., See, C. H., Fadhali, A., Mukred, J. A. A., Salehv, . G., & Esmail, . B. F. (2021). Via-less Electromagnetic Band-Gap-Enabled Antenna based on Textile Material for Wearable Applications. PLOS ONE, 16(1), Article e0246057. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0246057

A compact fabric antenna structure integrated with a miniature electromagnetic band-gap structures (EBGs) covering the desired frequency spectrum between 2.36 GHz and 2.40 GHz of the Medical Wireless Body Networks (MBANs), is introduced. To satisfy t... Read More about Via-less Electromagnetic Band-Gap-Enabled Antenna based on Textile Material for Wearable Applications.

Natural Jute Fibre‐Based Supercapacitors and Sensors for Eco‐Friendly Energy Autonomous Systems (2021)
Journal Article
Manjakkal, L., Franco, F. F., Pullanchiyodan, A., González‐Jiménez, M., & Dahiya, R. (2021). Natural Jute Fibre‐Based Supercapacitors and Sensors for Eco‐Friendly Energy Autonomous Systems. Advanced Sustainable Systems, 5(3), Article 2000286. https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.202000286

Environmentally friendly energy devices and systems are of increasing interest for the circular economy and sustainable information and communications technology. To this end, an energy-autonomous system comprised of natural jute fiber-based supercap... Read More about Natural Jute Fibre‐Based Supercapacitors and Sensors for Eco‐Friendly Energy Autonomous Systems.

Thermally-induced local structural transformations in Na0.5Bi0.5TiO3-KNbO3 ceramics (2021)
Journal Article
Wang, G., Goetzee-Barral, A., Lu, Z., Keeble, D. S., & Hall, D. A. (2021). Thermally-induced local structural transformations in Na0.5Bi0.5TiO3-KNbO3 ceramics. Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 41(6), 3832-3837. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2021.01.040

The local symmetry of (1-x)Na0.5Bi0.5TiO3-xKNbO3 (NBT-xKN, x = 0.01−0.07) ceramics was thoroughly examined using high-energy synchrotron x-ray scattering and analysed using the pair distribution function (PDF) method. At room temperature, the structu... Read More about Thermally-induced local structural transformations in Na0.5Bi0.5TiO3-KNbO3 ceramics.

Ultrahigh energy density in short-range tilted NBT-based lead-free multilayer ceramic capacitors by nanodomain percolation (2021)
Journal Article
Ji, H., Wang, D., Bao, W., Lu, Z., Wang, G., Yang, H., Mostaed, A., Li, L., Feteira, A., Sun, S., Xu, F., Li, D., Ma, C.-J., Liu, S.-Y., & Reaney, I. M. (2021). Ultrahigh energy density in short-range tilted NBT-based lead-free multilayer ceramic capacitors by nanodomain percolation. Energy Storage Materials, 38, 113-120. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ensm.2021.01.023

Dense pseudocubic 0.62Na0.5Bi0.5TiO3-0.3Sr0.7Bi0.2TiO3-0.08BiMg2/3Nb1/3O3 (NBT-SBT-0.08BMN) ceramics with excellent recoverable energy density, Wrec = 7.5 J/cm3, and conversion efficiency, η = 92%, were synthesized. Large electric breakdown strength... Read More about Ultrahigh energy density in short-range tilted NBT-based lead-free multilayer ceramic capacitors by nanodomain percolation.

The promise and challenges of utility-scale compressed air energy storage in aquifers (2021)
Journal Article
Guo, C., Li, C., Zhang, K., Cai, Z., Ma, T., Maggi, F., Gan, Y., El-Zein, A., Pan, Z., & Shen, L. (2021). The promise and challenges of utility-scale compressed air energy storage in aquifers. Applied Energy, 286, Article 116513. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2021.116513

Widely distributed aquifers have been proposed as effective storage reservoirs for compressed air energy storage (CAES). This aims to overcome the limitations of geological conditions for conventional utility-scale CAES, which has to date used cavern... Read More about The promise and challenges of utility-scale compressed air energy storage in aquifers.

Energy, Exergy, and Thermo-Economic Analysis of Renewable Energy-Driven Polygeneration Systems for Sustainable Desalination (2021)
Journal Article
Khoshgoftar Manesh, M. H., & Onishi, V. C. (2021). Energy, Exergy, and Thermo-Economic Analysis of Renewable Energy-Driven Polygeneration Systems for Sustainable Desalination. Processes, 9(2), Article 210. https://doi.org/10.3390/pr9020210

Reliable production of freshwater and energy is vital for tackling two of the most critical issues the world is facing today: climate change and sustainable development. In this light, a comprehensive review is performed on the foremost renewable ene... Read More about Energy, Exergy, and Thermo-Economic Analysis of Renewable Energy-Driven Polygeneration Systems for Sustainable Desalination.

Experimental and theoretical study of bond behaviour between FRP bar and high-volume fly ash-self-compacting concrete (2021)
Journal Article
Zheng, Y., Zhou, N., Zhou, L., Zhang, H., Li, H., & Zhou, Y. (2021). Experimental and theoretical study of bond behaviour between FRP bar and high-volume fly ash-self-compacting concrete. Materials and Structures, 54, Article 27 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1617/s11527-021-01624-x

The combination of fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) and high-volume fly ash self-compacting concrete (HVFA-SCC) reinforced is expected to solve the problem of steel corrosion in traditional structures and develop sustainable infrastructures. Bond behav... Read More about Experimental and theoretical study of bond behaviour between FRP bar and high-volume fly ash-self-compacting concrete.

Cold sintering of microwave dielectric ceramics and devices (2021)
Journal Article
Wang, D., Li, L., Jiang, J., Lu, Z., Wang, G., Song, K., Zhou, D., & Reaney, I. M. (2021). Cold sintering of microwave dielectric ceramics and devices. Journal of Materials Research, 36(2), 333-349. https://doi.org/10.1557/s43578-020-00029-w

Microwave (MW) dielectric ceramics are used in numerous electronic components for modern wireless communication systems, including antennas, resonators, capacitors and filters. However, to date, MW ceramics are manufactured by an energy-intensive, co... Read More about Cold sintering of microwave dielectric ceramics and devices.

Scaling up Studies on PEMFC Using a Modified Serpentine Flow Field Incorporating Porous Sponge Inserts to Observe Water Molecules (2021)
Journal Article
Marappan, M., Narayanan, R., Manoharan, K., Vijayakrishnan, M. K., Palaniswamy, K., Karazhanov, S., & Sundaram, S. (2021). Scaling up Studies on PEMFC Using a Modified Serpentine Flow Field Incorporating Porous Sponge Inserts to Observe Water Molecules. Molecules, 26(2), Article 286. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26020286

Flooding of the cathode flow channel is a major hindrance in achieving maximum performance from Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFC) during the scaling up process. Water accumulated between the interface region of Gas Diffusion Layer (GDL) and... Read More about Scaling up Studies on PEMFC Using a Modified Serpentine Flow Field Incorporating Porous Sponge Inserts to Observe Water Molecules.

An Acoustic Sensor for Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Screen Condition Monitoring in a Drainage Infrastructure (2021)
Journal Article
See, C. H., Horoshenkov, K. V., Bin Ali, . M. T., & Tait, S. J. (2021). An Acoustic Sensor for Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Screen Condition Monitoring in a Drainage Infrastructure. Sensors, 21(2), Article 404. https://doi.org/10.3390/s21020404

Combined sewer overflow structures (CSO) play an important role in sewer networks. When the local capacity of a sewer system is exceeded during intense rainfall events, they act as a “safety valve” and discharge excess rainfall run-off and wastewater... Read More about An Acoustic Sensor for Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Screen Condition Monitoring in a Drainage Infrastructure.

Developing a BIM and simulation-based hazard assessment and visualization framework for CLT construction design (2021)
Journal Article
BuHamdan, S., Duncheva, T., & Alwisy, A. (2021). Developing a BIM and simulation-based hazard assessment and visualization framework for CLT construction design. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(3), https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%29CO.1943-7862.0002000

The sustainability of the urban built environment has previously been investigated through many angles in relation to the growing global urban population and provision of energy-efficient housing. One emerging trend in sustainable medium-density cons... Read More about Developing a BIM and simulation-based hazard assessment and visualization framework for CLT construction design.

Evaluating the Effects of Holidays on Road Crash Injuries in the United Kingdom (2021)
Journal Article
Wiratama, B. S., Chen, P.-L., Chen, L.-H., Saleh, W., Chen, S.-K., Chen, H.-T., Lin, H.-A., & Pai, C.-W. (2021). Evaluating the Effects of Holidays on Road Crash Injuries in the United Kingdom. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(1), Article 280. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18010280

Background: Research suggests that drivers tend to engage in risk-taking behaviours on public holidays. Studies that examined the association between holidays (or other special days) and fatal injuries are inconsistent. This study used UK STATS19 dat... Read More about Evaluating the Effects of Holidays on Road Crash Injuries in the United Kingdom.