All Outputs (626)

Technoeconomic assessment of floating offshore wind technology in South Africa. (2025)
Thesis
Umoh, K. (2025). Technoeconomic assessment of floating offshore wind technology in South Africa. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/5173184

Expanding floating offshore wind into emerging and future markets could support emission reduction targets and promote energy security in several national contexts. This implies the need for adequate and systematic assessments to fully comprehend the... Read More about Technoeconomic assessment of floating offshore wind technology in South Africa..

Experimental testing and micromechanical modelling of unidirectional CFRP composite laminae under multiaxial loading conditions (2025)
Journal Article
Wan, L., Zhang, K., Chen, J., Li, A., Wu, J., & Yang, D. (2025). Experimental testing and micromechanical modelling of unidirectional CFRP composite laminae under multiaxial loading conditions. Composite Structures, 357, Article 118889. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2025.118889

This paper presents comprehensive experimental testing and numerical modelling of the failure behaviours of unidirectional carbon fibre reinforced polymer (UD-CFRP) composite laminae under multiaxial loading conditions. A novel modified Arcan test ri... Read More about Experimental testing and micromechanical modelling of unidirectional CFRP composite laminae under multiaxial loading conditions.

Fracture toughness of an industrially supplied cancellous bone simulant (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Sohail, M. A., & Zioupos, P. (2024, September). Fracture toughness of an industrially supplied cancellous bone simulant. Presented at SimBio-M 2024, Online

Introduction:
The human cancellous bone has a hierarchical structure that gives it its unique mechanical properties. The study of the mechanical integrity of bone is crucial in diagnosing and treating condition of bone loss such as osteoporosis. Fra... Read More about Fracture toughness of an industrially supplied cancellous bone simulant.

Design of Cellular Hexagonal and Cancellous-like plates for laminectomy (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ademuyiwa, S., Pearce, G., & Zioupos, P. (2024, September). Design of Cellular Hexagonal and Cancellous-like plates for laminectomy. Presented at SimBio-M 2024, Online

Our research investigates the development and evaluation of cancellous-like laminoplasty plate designs, focusing on honeycomb structures with thicknesses of 0.4mm, 0.8mm, 1.0mm, and 1.2mm, as well as a solid design. Laminoplasty plates are essential... Read More about Design of Cellular Hexagonal and Cancellous-like plates for laminectomy.

Time-series machine learning for predictive optimisation of a highly efficient evaporative cooling system (2025)
Journal Article
Wang, Z., Zeng, C., Zhu, Z., Li, Y., Ma, X., & Zhao, X. (online). Time-series machine learning for predictive optimisation of a highly efficient evaporative cooling system. Building services engineering research & technology : BSER & T, https://doi.org/10.1177/01436244251315047

As data centres become integral to modern infrastructure, their energy consumption, particularly in cooling systems, presents a critical challenge for sustainability. This paper addresses this issue by applying time-series machine learning models to... Read More about Time-series machine learning for predictive optimisation of a highly efficient evaporative cooling system.

Geotechnical Properties of Urmia Saltwater Lake Bed Sediments (2024)
Journal Article
Akbarimehr, D., Rahai, M., Ahmadpour, M., & Sheng, Y. (2025). Geotechnical Properties of Urmia Saltwater Lake Bed Sediments. Geotechnics, 5(1), Article 1. https://doi.org/10.3390/geotechnics5010001

Urmia Lake (UL) is the sixth-largest saltwater lake in the world; however, there is a dearth of geotechnical studies on this region. Geotechnical characteristics of a site are considered important from different engineering perspectives. In this rese... Read More about Geotechnical Properties of Urmia Saltwater Lake Bed Sediments.

Proceedings: SimBio-M 2024 (ed. Peter Zioupos, Christophe Bastien) (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
(2024, September). Proceedings: SimBio-M 2024 (ed. Peter Zioupos, Christophe Bastien). Presented at SimBio-M 2024, Online

This conference introduces new technologies, advances and tools in the various fields of Simulation in Biosciences and Multiphysics, notably in the areas of BioMechanics, BioMaterials, and BioMedicine.

While the conference concentrates mainly on t... Read More about Proceedings: SimBio-M 2024 (ed. Peter Zioupos, Christophe Bastien).

Combined AHP-GIS methodology for floating offshore wind site selection in South Africa (2024)
Journal Article
Umoh, K., Hasan, A., & Kenjegaliev, A. (2025). Combined AHP-GIS methodology for floating offshore wind site selection in South Africa. Ocean engineering, 317, Article 120037. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2024.120037

A sustainable approach to site selection can enhance the techno-economic feasibility of floating wind projects. This is because site selection is a multicriteria problem including technical, environmental, social, and economic factors. The issue is m... Read More about Combined AHP-GIS methodology for floating offshore wind site selection in South Africa.

Advanced Wound Care: Working towards standardised test platforms for novel therapies (2024)
Thesis
Hill, C. A. (2024). Advanced Wound Care: Working towards standardised test platforms for novel therapies. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4927712

There used to be limited knowledge on how wounds heal in response to clinical treatments, therefore therapies were often ineffective, causing a need to heal the wounds that failed to respond to treatment (Gregor et al., 2008; Huang et al., 2014). Dev... Read More about Advanced Wound Care: Working towards standardised test platforms for novel therapies.

Knowledge exchange between academia and industry – Secondment in Uniper Hydrogen UK (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Font Palma, C. (2024, November). Knowledge exchange between academia and industry – Secondment in Uniper Hydrogen UK. Presented at UKCCSRC Knowledge Exchange Conference, University of Sheffield

Exciting projects led by enthusiastic engineering teams are emerging as the industry and power sector are shifting to low-carbon hydrogen as a key energy source. However, we are yet expecting which project goes live. In June 2023 through IDRIC Second... Read More about Knowledge exchange between academia and industry – Secondment in Uniper Hydrogen UK.

Determinants of soundscape quality of communal open space in Hong Kong (2024)
Journal Article
LIN, M., CHAU, C. K., TANG, S. K., CHUNG, W. K., & YU, H. M. (2025). Determinants of soundscape quality of communal open space in Hong Kong. Building and Environment, 267, part A, Article 112261. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2024.112261

Soundscape quality of communal open space (COS) in residential housing estates has been less thoroughly investigated. This paper aims to reveal the intricate relationships among physical sound, visual and thermal environments and their respective hum... Read More about Determinants of soundscape quality of communal open space in Hong Kong.

Study of hydrogen liquefaction process through modelling and simulation (2024)
Thesis
Ahmad, A. (2024). Study of hydrogen liquefaction process through modelling and simulation. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4927474

Hydrogen is viewed as a promising alternative energy source to reduce dependence on conventional fuels, helping to tackle issues such as environmental challenges (climate changes) coming especially from the energy sector. Storing and delivering hydro... Read More about Study of hydrogen liquefaction process through modelling and simulation.

Modelling and Scale-Up Studies of Sorption-Enhanced Steam Reforming (SE-SR) of Methane for Blue Hydrogen Production (2024)
Thesis
Udemu, C. (2024). Modelling and Scale-Up Studies of Sorption-Enhanced Steam Reforming (SE-SR) of Methane for Blue Hydrogen Production. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/5086126

Rising concerns over climate change, largely driven by anthropogenic CO2 emissions, have intensified research and development in low-carbon and carbon-neutral energy solutions. Hydrogen is increasingly gaining attention. Unlike fossil fuels, hydrogen... Read More about Modelling and Scale-Up Studies of Sorption-Enhanced Steam Reforming (SE-SR) of Methane for Blue Hydrogen Production.

Dynamic Performance and Intelligent Control Optimization Algorithm of a Novel Solar-assisted Multi-source Heat Pump Heating System (2024)
Thesis
Li, Y. (2024). Dynamic Performance and Intelligent Control Optimization Algorithm of a Novel Solar-assisted Multi-source Heat Pump Heating System. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4913242

With the increasing challenges of climate change, carbon reduction and carbon neutrality are raising great attention from countries around the world. In the increasing global primary energy consumption, building heating takes up around 48% proportion... Read More about Dynamic Performance and Intelligent Control Optimization Algorithm of a Novel Solar-assisted Multi-source Heat Pump Heating System.

Airborne microplastic monitoring: developing a simplified outdoor sampling approach using pollen monitoring equipment (2024)
Journal Article
Chapman, E., Liddle, C. R., Williams, B., Hilmer, E., Quick, L. J., Garcia, A. G., Suárez, D. C., White, D., Bunting, M. J., Walker, P., Cabaneros, S. M. S., Kinnersley, R., Hansen, M. F., Atherall, C. A., & Rotchell, J. M. (2024). Airborne microplastic monitoring: developing a simplified outdoor sampling approach using pollen monitoring equipment. Journal of hazardous materials, 480, Article 136129. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.136129

A novel, yet simple, airborne microplastic (MP) sampling approach using global pollen monitoring equipment was applied to identify, characterise and quantify outdoor airborne MPs for the first time. Modification of Burkard spore trap tape adhesive pr... Read More about Airborne microplastic monitoring: developing a simplified outdoor sampling approach using pollen monitoring equipment.

Cleaning up metal contamination after decades of energy production and manufacturing: reviewing the value in use of biochars for a sustainable future (2024)
Journal Article
Priyanka, Wood, I., Al-Gailani, A., Kolosz, B. W., Cheah, K. W., Vashisht, D., Mehta, S., & Taylor, M. J. (2024). Cleaning up metal contamination after decades of energy production and manufacturing: reviewing the value in use of biochars for a sustainable future. Sustainability, 16(20), Article 8838. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16208838

The lasting impact of ancestral energy production operations and global manufacturing has not only generated substantial CO2 emissions, but it has also led to the release of metal-based pollutants into Earth’s water bodies. As we continue to engineer... Read More about Cleaning up metal contamination after decades of energy production and manufacturing: reviewing the value in use of biochars for a sustainable future.

Investigation of a Novel Thermochemical Reactor for Medium- and Low-Temperature Heating Applications in Buildings (2024)
Journal Article
Han, X., Zeng, C., Zhu, Z., Sun, Y., & Zhao, X. (2024). Investigation of a Novel Thermochemical Reactor for Medium- and Low-Temperature Heating Applications in Buildings. Buildings, 14(10), Article 3192. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14103192

This research paper investigates a novel triangular honeycomb thermochemical energy storage reactor for low- and medium-temperature applications in buildings, emphasizing its potential to enhance sustainable heating. Using a validated 3D numerical mo... Read More about Investigation of a Novel Thermochemical Reactor for Medium- and Low-Temperature Heating Applications in Buildings.

A feasibility study on active sound reduction across an acoustic plenum window by cancelling source clusters on internal periphery of the window cavity (2024)
Journal Article
Chan, P. Y., Tang, S. K., Cheung, C. C., Mui, K. W., & Fu, S. C. (2024). A feasibility study on active sound reduction across an acoustic plenum window by cancelling source clusters on internal periphery of the window cavity. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 156(4), 2155-2168. https://doi.org/10.1121/10.0030407

The possibility of applying active control to reduce sound transmission across a practical plenum window is examined experimentally in the present study using measured transfer functions of all related sound transmission paths. As a result of the lim... Read More about A feasibility study on active sound reduction across an acoustic plenum window by cancelling source clusters on internal periphery of the window cavity.

Steam reforming process for conversion of hydrocarbons to hydrogen (2024)
Book Chapter
Udemu, C., & Font-Palma, C. (2024). Steam reforming process for conversion of hydrocarbons to hydrogen. In M. R. Rahimpour, M. A. Makarem, & P. Kiani (Eds.), Hydrogen Production from Nonrenewable Resources (33-72). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003382263-5

For many years, the steam reforming process has been used to generate hydrogen gas from a variety of feedstocks, including natural gas, propane, naphtha, and coal. The hydrocarbons are converted into hydrogen gas and carbon dioxide using a catalyst a... Read More about Steam reforming process for conversion of hydrocarbons to hydrogen.

Multiscale modelling of CFRP composites exposed to thermo-mechanical loading from fire (2024)
Journal Article
Wan, L., & Millen, S. L. (2024). Multiscale modelling of CFRP composites exposed to thermo-mechanical loading from fire. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 187, Article 108481. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2024.108481

Carbon fibre reinforced polymers (CFRP) are prone to structural damage during extreme events such as fire. Typically, modelling the effect of fire on CFRP structures is carried out through mesoscale analysis to predict overall structural performance.... Read More about Multiscale modelling of CFRP composites exposed to thermo-mechanical loading from fire.