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Metamaterial-based sensor for skin disease diagnostics (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
La Spada, L., Iovine, R., Tarparelli, R., & Vegni, L. (2013). Metamaterial-based sensor for skin disease diagnostics. In Proceedings Volume 8767, Integrated Photonics: Materials, Devices, and Applications II; 87670T. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2017561

Skin absorption properties, under diseases conditions, are modified due to the structural variations of chromophores and pigments. The measurement of such different absorptions can be a useful tool for the recognition of different skin diseases. In t... Read More about Metamaterial-based sensor for skin disease diagnostics.

"Portal Frame”. A portal frame with header and column connector. (2013)
Patent
HARRISON, I., KERMANI, A., & MUNIR, S. (2013). "Portal Frame”. A portal frame with header and column connector. 2496577 (A). The UK Patent Office

A portal frame, for example a door or window, comprising at least one header 20, at least a first column 30 and at least one frame connector 50 for rigidly connecting the first column to the header. The connector comprises a lateral header connector... Read More about "Portal Frame”. A portal frame with header and column connector..

Feasibility of cross-laminated timber production from UK Sitka Spruce. (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Crawford, D., Hairstans, R., & Smith, R. E. (2013). Feasibility of cross-laminated timber production from UK Sitka Spruce.

Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) is an innovative wood product, which can be used for almost all superstructure elements. It is generally produced from kiln dried, fast growing timber. Currently the majority of CLT used within the UK construction industr... Read More about Feasibility of cross-laminated timber production from UK Sitka Spruce..

Multi resonant platform based on modified metallic nanoparticles for biological tissue characterization (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Iovine, R., La Spada, L., Tarparelli, R., & Vegni, L. (2013). Multi resonant platform based on modified metallic nanoparticles for biological tissue characterization. In Proceedings Volume 8789, Modeling Aspects in Optical Metrology IV. https://doi.org/1

In this contribution optical properties of new metallic nanoparticles for biomedical applications are investigated. These particles consist of a pair of opposing gold prisms with asymmetric dielectric holes. In this configuration the structure exhibi... Read More about Multi resonant platform based on modified metallic nanoparticles for biological tissue characterization.

Targeting the Environmental Sustainability of the European Shipping Sector - the need for innovation in policy and technology. (2013)
Report
Cullinane, K. (2013). Targeting the Environmental Sustainability of the European Shipping Sector - the need for innovation in policy and technology. Gothenburg, Sweden: EPSD - Europoean Panel of Sustainable Development

The present report “Targeting the Environmental Sustainability of European Shipping: The Need for Innovation in Policy and Technology” has emerged from a background survey with the aim of mapping what is being done on sustainable shipping within th... Read More about Targeting the Environmental Sustainability of the European Shipping Sector - the need for innovation in policy and technology..

Nanoplasmonic sensor for chemical measurements (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Iovine, R., La Spada, L., & Vegni, L. (2013). Nanoplasmonic sensor for chemical measurements. In Proceedings Volume 8774, Optical Sensors 2013. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2016836

In this paper plasmonic nanoparticles arranged in an array configuration for the detection of glycerol concentration in aqueous solution, are presented. Glycerol concentration measurement is crucial for several application fields, such as biomedical... Read More about Nanoplasmonic sensor for chemical measurements.

A survey of underactuated mechanical systems (2013)
Journal Article
Liu, Y., & Yu, H. (2013). A survey of underactuated mechanical systems. IET Control Theory and Applications, 7(7), 921-935. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-cta.2012.0505

An underactuated mechanical system (UMS) is a system which has fewer independent control actuators than degrees of freedom to be controlled. Control of UMS is considered as one of the most active fields of research because of its diverse engineering... Read More about A survey of underactuated mechanical systems.

Fabrication and characterisation of planar and tubular solid oxide fuel cell anodes (2013)
Thesis
Zhang, Y. Fabrication and characterisation of planar and tubular solid oxide fuel cell anodes. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6071

Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) are energy conversion devices that convert the chemical energy of a fuel directly into electricity and useful heat, where the latter is recovered at the device’s high working temperature. SOFCs have become important in... Read More about Fabrication and characterisation of planar and tubular solid oxide fuel cell anodes.

Multiple Band-Notched UWB Antenna With Band-Rejected Elements Integrated in the Feed Line (2013)
Journal Article
Zhu, F., Gao, S., Ho, A. T., Abd-Alhameed, R. A., See, C. H., Brown, T. W. C., Li, J., Wei, G., & Xu, J. (2013). Multiple Band-Notched UWB Antenna With Band-Rejected Elements Integrated in the Feed Line. IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, 61(8

To mitigate potential interferences with coexisting wireless systems operating over 3.3-3.6 GHz, 5.15-5.35 GHz, or 5.725-5.825 GHz bands, four novel band-notched antennas suitable for ultra-wideband (UWB) applications are proposed. These include UWB... Read More about Multiple Band-Notched UWB Antenna With Band-Rejected Elements Integrated in the Feed Line.

A framework for collecting inclusive design data for the UK population (2013)
Journal Article
Langdon, P., Johnson, D., Huppert, F., & Clarkson, P. J. (2015). A framework for collecting inclusive design data for the UK population. Applied Ergonomics, 46, 318-324. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2013.03.011

Successful inclusive product design requires knowledge about the capabilities, needs and aspirations of potential users and should cater for the different scenarios in which people will use products, systems and services. This should include: the ind... Read More about A framework for collecting inclusive design data for the UK population.

A validated design simulation tool for passive solar space heating: Results from a monitored house in West Lothian, Scotland (2013)
Journal Article
Girard, A., Muneer, T., & Caceres, G. (2014). A validated design simulation tool for passive solar space heating: Results from a monitored house in West Lothian, Scotland. Indoor and Built Environment, 23(3), 353-372. https://doi.org/10.1177/1420326X13480

Determining the availability of renewable sources on a particular site would result in increasing the efficiency of buildings through appropriate design. The overall aim of the project is to develop a pioneering software tool allowing the assessment... Read More about A validated design simulation tool for passive solar space heating: Results from a monitored house in West Lothian, Scotland.

Extending working lives: age management in SMEs. (2013)
Journal Article
Fuertes, V., Egdell, V., & McQuaid, R. W. (2013). Extending working lives: age management in SMEs. Employee Relations, 35, 272-293. https://doi.org/10.1108/01425451311320477

Structured Abstract: Purpose: This paper presents a study of age management in small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK. Design/methodology/approach: Qualitative data collection and exploratory research with six SMEs comprising of: init... Read More about Extending working lives: age management in SMEs..

Sustainable urban development: Use of the environmental assessment methods (2013)
Journal Article
Deakin, M., & Reid, A. (2014). Sustainable urban development: Use of the environmental assessment methods. Sustainable Cities and Society, 10, 39-48. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2013.04.002

The need to protect the environment from the wanton ecological destruction of unfettered economic growth and conspicuous consumption is unquestionable. What is still in question, however, is how environmental assessment methods can be used as a means... Read More about Sustainable urban development: Use of the environmental assessment methods.

Intermodal freight corridor development in the United States. (2013)
Book Chapter
Monios, J., & Lambert, B. (2013). Intermodal freight corridor development in the United States. In G. Wilmsmeier, R. Bergqvist, & K. Cullinane (Eds.), Dryports - a global perspective. London: Ashgate Publishing

No abstract available.

Retrofit simulation and assessment tools. (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Currie, J. (2013, April). Retrofit simulation and assessment tools. Presented at RRetrofitting Scotland’s Built Environment – Challenges and Opportunities

Educating the next generation of architects for interdisciplinary BIM environments (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Jaradat, S. (2013). Educating the next generation of architects for interdisciplinary BIM environments.

In a study of architecture and Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the UK and USA, experienced practitionersand recent graduates working on BIM projects, in internationally leading architectural firms raised issues r... Read More about Educating the next generation of architects for interdisciplinary BIM environments.