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Review of Cryogenic Carbon Capture Innovations and Their Potential Applications (2021)
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Font-Palma, C., Cann, D., & Udemu, C. (2021). Review of Cryogenic Carbon Capture Innovations and Their Potential Applications. C - An Open Access Journal of Carbon Research, 7(3), Article 58. https://doi.org/10.3390/c7030058

Our ever-increasing interest in economic growth is leading the way to the decline of natural resources, the detriment of air quality, and is fostering climate change. One potential solution to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from industrial emitters... Read More about Review of Cryogenic Carbon Capture Innovations and Their Potential Applications.

New insights into sono-exfoliation mechanisms of graphite: In situ high-speed imaging studies and acoustic measurements (2021)
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Morton, J. A., Khavari, M., Qin, L., Maciejewska, B. M., Tyurnina, A. V., Grobert, N., …Tzanakis, I. (2021). New insights into sono-exfoliation mechanisms of graphite: In situ high-speed imaging studies and acoustic measurements. Materials Today, 49, 10-22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mattod.2021.05.005

The application of ultrasound and acoustic cavitation in liquid exfoliation of bulk layered materials is a widely used method. However, despite extensive research, the fundamental mechanisms remain far from being fully understood. A number of theorie... Read More about New insights into sono-exfoliation mechanisms of graphite: In situ high-speed imaging studies and acoustic measurements.

Computational biomechanical modelling of the rabbit cranium during mastication (2021)
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Watson, P. J., Sharp, A. C., Choudhary, T., Fagan, M. J., Dutel, H., Evans, S. E., & Gröning, F. (2021). Computational biomechanical modelling of the rabbit cranium during mastication. Scientific reports, 11(1), https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-92558-5

Although a functional relationship between bone structure and mastication has been shown in some regions of the rabbit skull, the biomechanics of the whole cranium during mastication have yet to be fully explored. In terms of cranial biomechanics, th... Read More about Computational biomechanical modelling of the rabbit cranium during mastication.

Ultralong Tracking of Fast‐Diffusing Nano‐Objects inside Nanofluidic Channel−Enhanced Microstructured Optical Fiber (2021)
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Gui, F., Jiang, S., Förster, R., Plidschun, M., Weidlich, S., Zhao, J., & Schmidt, M. A. (2021). Ultralong Tracking of Fast‐Diffusing Nano‐Objects inside Nanofluidic Channel−Enhanced Microstructured Optical Fiber. Advanced Photonics Research, 2(10), Article 2100032. https://doi.org/10.1002/adpr.202100032

Nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA) represents one essential technology to characterize diffusing nanoscale objects. Herein, uncovering dynamic processes and high-precision measurements requires tracks with thousands of frames to reach high statisti... Read More about Ultralong Tracking of Fast‐Diffusing Nano‐Objects inside Nanofluidic Channel−Enhanced Microstructured Optical Fiber.

Regional patterning in tail vertebral form and function in chameleons (Chamaeleo calyptratus) (2021)
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Luger, A. M., Watson, P. J., Dutel, H., Fagan, M. J., Van Hoorebeke, L., Herrel, A., & Adriaens, D. (2021). Regional patterning in tail vertebral form and function in chameleons (Chamaeleo calyptratus). Integrative and Comparative Biology, 61(2), 455-463. https://doi.org/10.1093/icb/icab125

Previous studies have focused on documenting shape variation in the caudal vertebrae in chameleons underlying prehensile tail function. The goal of this study was to test the impact of this variation on tail function using multibody dynamic analysis... Read More about Regional patterning in tail vertebral form and function in chameleons (Chamaeleo calyptratus).

Cytoplasmic delivery of quantum dots via microelectrophoresis technique (2021)
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Han, M., Zhao, J., Fabian, J. M., Evans, S., Mustafa, S., Ruan, Y., …Ebendorff-Heidepriem, H. (2021). Cytoplasmic delivery of quantum dots via microelectrophoresis technique. ELECTROPHORESIS, 42(11), 1247-1254. https://doi.org/10.1002/elps.202000388

Nanoparticles with specific properties and functions have been developed for various biomedical research applications, such as in vivo and in vitro sensors, imaging agents and delivery vehicles of therapeutics. The development of an effective deliver... Read More about Cytoplasmic delivery of quantum dots via microelectrophoresis technique.

A porous media model for the numerical simulation of acoustic attenuation by perforated liners in the presence of grazing flows (2021)
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Wang, J., Rubini, P., & Qin, Q. (2021). A porous media model for the numerical simulation of acoustic attenuation by perforated liners in the presence of grazing flows. Applied Sciences, 11(10), Article 4677. https://doi.org/10.3390/app11104677

In this paper, a novel model is proposed for the numerical simulation of noise-attenuating perforated liners. Effusion cooling liners offer the potential of being able to attenuate combustion instabilities in gas turbine engines. However, the acousti... Read More about A porous media model for the numerical simulation of acoustic attenuation by perforated liners in the presence of grazing flows.

Synchrotron X-ray imaging and ultrafast tomography in situ study of the fragmentation and growth dynamics of dendritic microstructures in solidification under ultrasound (2021)
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Zhang, Z., Wang, C., Koe, B., Schlepütz, C. M., Irvine, S., & Mi, J. (2021). Synchrotron X-ray imaging and ultrafast tomography in situ study of the fragmentation and growth dynamics of dendritic microstructures in solidification under ultrasound. Acta Materialia, 209, Article 116796. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actamat.2021.116796

High speed synchrotron X-ray imaging and ultrafast tomography were used to study in situ and in real time the fragmentation and growth dynamics of dendritic microstructures of an Al-15%Cu alloy in solidification under ultrasound. An ultrasound of 30... Read More about Synchrotron X-ray imaging and ultrafast tomography in situ study of the fragmentation and growth dynamics of dendritic microstructures in solidification under ultrasound.

Experimental analysis of CO2 frost front behaviour in moving packed beds for cryogenic CO2 capture (2021)
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Cann, D., Font-Palma, C., & Willson, P. (2021). Experimental analysis of CO2 frost front behaviour in moving packed beds for cryogenic CO2 capture. International journal of greenhouse gas control, 107, Article 103291. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijggc.2021.103291

In this work, the feasibility of a novel method of cryogenic carbon capture based on carbon dioxide frost deposition onto a cold moving bed is explored. As a gas mixture including CO2 flows through a sufficiently cold packed bed, CO2 is deposited ont... Read More about Experimental analysis of CO2 frost front behaviour in moving packed beds for cryogenic CO2 capture.

Techno‐environmental analysis of the use of green hydrogen for cogeneration from the gasification of wood and fuel cell (2021)
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Font‐palma, C., Díaz-Herrera, P., Gonzalez-Diaz, M. O., Jiang, L., Sánchez Ladrón de Guevara, J. C., & Gonzalez-Diaz, A. (2021). Techno‐environmental analysis of the use of green hydrogen for cogeneration from the gasification of wood and fuel cell. Sustainability, 13(6), Article 3232. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13063232

This paper aims to evaluate the use of wood biomass in a gasifier integrated with a fuel cell system as a low carbon technology. Experimental information of the wood is provided by the literature. The syngas is purified by using pressure swing adsorp... Read More about Techno‐environmental analysis of the use of green hydrogen for cogeneration from the gasification of wood and fuel cell.

Comparative cranial biomechanics in two lizard species: impact of variation in cranial design (2021)
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Groning, F., Dutel, H., Gröning, F., Sharp, A. C., Watson, P. J., Herrel, A., Ross, C. F., Jones, M. E. H., Evans, S. E., & Fagan, M. J. (2021). Comparative cranial biomechanics in two lizard species: impact of variation in cranial design. The journal of experimental biology, 224(5), Article jeb.234831. https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.234831

Cranial morphology in lepidosaurs is highly disparate and characterised by the frequent loss or reduction of bony elements. In varanids and geckos, the loss of the postorbital bar is associated with changes in skull shape, but the mechanical principl... Read More about Comparative cranial biomechanics in two lizard species: impact of variation in cranial design.

Direct observation of modal hybridization in nanofluidic fiber [Invited] (2021)
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Gomes, A. D., Zhao, J. T., Tuniz, A., & Schmidt, M. A. (2021). Direct observation of modal hybridization in nanofluidic fiber [Invited]. Optical Materials Express, 11(2), 559-568. https://doi.org/10.1364/OME.413199

Hybrid-material optical fibers enhance the capabilities of fiber-optics technologies, extending current functionalities to several emerging application areas. Such platforms rely on the integration of novel materials into the fiber core or cladding,... Read More about Direct observation of modal hybridization in nanofluidic fiber [Invited].

3D phase field modeling of multi-dendrites evolution in solidification and validation by synchrotron x-ray tomography (2021)
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Wang, S., Guo, Z., Kang, J., Zou, M., Li, X., Zhang, A., Du, W., Zhang, W., Lee, T. L., Xiong, S., & Mi, J. (2021). 3D phase field modeling of multi-dendrites evolution in solidification and validation by synchrotron x-ray tomography. Materials, 14(3), Article 520. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14030520

© 2021 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. In this paper, the dynamics of multi-dendrite concurrent growth and coarsening of an Al-15 wt.% Cu alloy was studied using a highly computationally efficient 3D phase field model and real-time... Read More about 3D phase field modeling of multi-dendrites evolution in solidification and validation by synchrotron x-ray tomography.

Smart windows – Transmittance tuned thermochromic coatings for dynamic control of building performance (2021)
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Aburas, M., Ebendorff-Heidepriem, H., Lei, L., Li, M., Zhao, J., Williamson, T., …Soebarto, V. (2021). Smart windows – Transmittance tuned thermochromic coatings for dynamic control of building performance. Energy and Buildings, 235, Article 110717. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2021.110717

Thermochromic window technologies promise energy-saving capabilities through intelligent regulation of solar irradiation indoor penetration. Although improvements have been made, nanoparticle thermochromic coated glazing technology has not yet achiev... Read More about Smart windows – Transmittance tuned thermochromic coatings for dynamic control of building performance.

Design and analysis of a novel dual source vapor injection heat pump using exhaust and ambient air (2020)
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Li, J., Fan, Y., Zhao, X., Bai, X., Zhou, J., Badiei, A., Myers, S., & Ma, X. (2021). Design and analysis of a novel dual source vapor injection heat pump using exhaust and ambient air. Energy and Built Environment, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbenv.2020.11.004

A novel dual source vapor injection heat pump (DSVIHP) using exhaust and ambient air is proposed. The air exhausted from the building first releases energy to the medium-pressure evaporator and is then mixed with the ambient air to heat the low-press... Read More about Design and analysis of a novel dual source vapor injection heat pump using exhaust and ambient air.

The biomechanical role of the chondrocranium and the material properties of cartilage (2020)
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Jones, M. E. H., Gröning, F., Aspden, R. M., Dutel, H., Sharp, A., Moazen, M., Fagan, M. J., & Evans, S. E. (2020). The biomechanical role of the chondrocranium and the material properties of cartilage. Vertebrate Zoology, 70(4), 699-715. https://doi.org/10.26049/VZ70-4-2020-10

The chondrocranium is the cartilage component of the vertebrate braincase. Among jawed vertebrates it varies greatly in structure, mineralisation, and in the extent to which it is replaced by bone during development. In mammals, birds, and some bony... Read More about The biomechanical role of the chondrocranium and the material properties of cartilage.

The status of hydrogen technologies in the UK: A multi-disciplinary review (2020)
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Edwards, R. L., Font-Palma, C., & Howe, J. (2021). The status of hydrogen technologies in the UK: A multi-disciplinary review. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments an international journal, 43, Article 100901. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seta.2020.100901

Hydrogen has the potential to offer deep decarbonisation across a range of global heavy-emitting sectors. To have an impact on the global energy system, hydrogen technologies must be deployed with greater urgency. This review article facilitates the... Read More about The status of hydrogen technologies in the UK: A multi-disciplinary review.

A techno-economic assessment of implementing power-to-gas systems based on biomethanation in an operating waste water treatment plant (2020)
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Michailos, S., Walker, M., Moody, A., Poggio, D., & Pourkashanian, M. (2021). A techno-economic assessment of implementing power-to-gas systems based on biomethanation in an operating waste water treatment plant. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 9(1), Article 104735. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2020.104735

The aim of the present study is to assess the techno-economic viability of integrating biomethanation into power to gas systems in a real waste water treatment plant (WWTP). The research is the first attempt to assess the viability of several scenari... Read More about A techno-economic assessment of implementing power-to-gas systems based on biomethanation in an operating waste water treatment plant.

Viscoelastically active sutures – A stitch in time? (2020)
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France, L. A., & Fancey, K. S. (2021). Viscoelastically active sutures – A stitch in time?. Materials Science and Engineering: C, 121, Article 111695. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2020.111695

We present results to show that a commercially available polypropylene suture filament (Ethicon Prolene), following annealing and tensile creep can, after creep load removal, release viscoelastically stored energy over a period of several weeks. Spec... Read More about Viscoelastically active sutures – A stitch in time?.

Multiscale characterization of the 3D network structure of metal carbides in a Ni superalloy by synchrotron X-ray microtomography and ptychography (2020)
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Zhang, Z., Khong, J. C., Koe, B., Luo, S., Huang, S., Qin, L., Cipiccia, S., Batey, D., Bodey, A. J., Rau, C., Chiu, Y. L., Zhang, Z., Gebelin, J. C., Green, N., & Mi, J. (2021). Multiscale characterization of the 3D network structure of metal carbides in a Ni superalloy by synchrotron X-ray microtomography and ptychography. Scripta materialia, 193, 71-76. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scriptamat.2020.10.032

Synchrotron X-ray microtomography and ptychography were used to characterize the 3D network structure, morphology and distribution of metal carbides in an as-cast IN713LC Ni superalloy. MC typed carbides were found to distribute mainly on the grain b... Read More about Multiscale characterization of the 3D network structure of metal carbides in a Ni superalloy by synchrotron X-ray microtomography and ptychography.