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Development of a next generation, highly efficient, low cost and building integrate-able solar PV/thermal system for building space heating, hot water and power supply Apr 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2019
Through a close collaboration between the leading UK/Chinese universities and the top Chinese/UK companies, the proposed UK-China collaborative R&I project will develop a novel building integrate-able solar PV/T system for space heating, hot water an... Read More about Development of a next generation, highly efficient, low cost and building integrate-able solar PV/thermal system for building space heating, hot water and power supply.

E2VENT (H2020 LEIT) Jan 1, 2015 - Dec 31, 2018
EVENT will develop, demonstrate and validate a cost effective, high energy efficient, low CO2 emissions, replicable, low intrusive, systemic approach for retrofitting of residential and commercial buildings, able to achieve NZEB retrofit standard lev... Read More about E2VENT (H2020 LEIT).

Understanding the functional evolution of the mammalian middle ear and jaw joint across the cynodont-mammaliaform transition Oct 1, 2013 - Sep 30, 2016
The overall aims of the project are to characterise and understand the functional evolution of the jaw joint and middle ear across the cynodont to mammal transition, with a view to determine the influence of jaw mechanics and function on the evolutio... Read More about Understanding the functional evolution of the mammalian middle ear and jaw joint across the cynodont-mammaliaform transition.

Development of efficient & scalable ultrasound-assisted solidification technologies for metal alloys Sep 1, 2014 - Nov 21, 2017
This proposal is timely addressing the urgent need of the metal materials and manufacture industry to search and adopt next-generation, step-change technologies to manufacture primary ingots or shaped components with improved mechanical properties, l... Read More about Development of efficient & scalable ultrasound-assisted solidification technologies for metal alloys.

Key Technologies for Enhancing Energy Efficiency of the Dew Point Air Cooler and its Manufacturing Process May 1, 2015 - Jul 31, 2017
Content / objectives - To significantly enhance energy efficiency of the dew point air cooler and associated manufacture process by using several innovative technologies and energy management system developed by the project team members. Application... Read More about Key Technologies for Enhancing Energy Efficiency of the Dew Point Air Cooler and its Manufacturing Process.

The role of soft tissues in cranial biomechanics - an investigation using advanced computer modellin Jul 1, 2015 - Dec 31, 2018
Unlike the mammalian skull, where the relatively large brain is enclosed in a shell-like bony capsule, the skulls of reptiles such as lizards, snakes, and dinosaurs form an open framework of bars and openings wrapped and supported by a large quantity... Read More about The role of soft tissues in cranial biomechanics - an investigation using advanced computer modellin.

Sustainable and industrially scalable ultrasonic liquid phase exfoliation technologies for manufacturing 2D advanced functional materials Oct 1, 2018 - Dec 31, 2022
This project will clarify and establish the fundamental mechanisms of ultrasonic cavitation and streaming in the exfoliation of graphene and other 2D materials at the nanoscale. The outcomes will be the guidelines, protocols, and optimised parameters... Read More about Sustainable and industrially scalable ultrasonic liquid phase exfoliation technologies for manufacturing 2D advanced functional materials.