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Twenty-three unsolved problems in hydrology (UPH) - a community perspective
(2019)Hydrological sciences journalJournal Article -
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Robustness analysis of a green chemistry-based model for the classification of silver nanoparticles synthesis processes
(2017)Journal of Cleaner ProductionThis paper proposes a robustness analysis based on Multiple Criteria Decision Aiding (MCDA). The ensuing model was used to assess the implementation of green chemistry principles in the synthesis of silver nanoparticles. Its recommendations were also compared to an earlier developed model for the same purpose to investigate concordance between the models and potential decision support synergies. A three-phase procedure was adopted to ...Journal Article -
Design of an isokinetic knee dynamometer for evaluation of functional electrical stimulation strategies
(2019)Medical Engineering & PhysicsBackground The limitations of functional electrical stimulation (FES) cycling directly affect the health benefits acquired from this technology and prevents its’ full potential to be realised. Experiments should be done on a test bed which can isolate and focus only on one muscle group, namely the quadriceps. The aim of this work was to design and develop an isokinetic robotic leg extension/flexion dynamometer which can mimic knee joint ...Journal Article -
Hadronic and electromagnetic fragmentation of ultrarelativistic heavy ions at LHC
(2014)Physical Review. Special Topics. Accelerators and BeamsReliable predictions of yields of nuclear fragments produced in electromagnetic dissociation and hadronic fragmentation of ion beams are of great practical importance in analyzing beam losses and interactions with the beam environment at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN as well as for estimating radiation effects of galactic cosmic rays on the spacecraft crew and electronic equipment. The model for predicting the fragmentation of ...Journal Article -
EVOlvINC: Evaluating knowledge integration capacity in multistakeholder governance
(2019)Ecology and SocietyResearch and policy processes in many fields, such as sustainability and health, are increasingly relying on transdisciplinary cooperation among a multitude of governmental, nongovernmental, and private actors from local to global levels. In the absence of hierarchical chains of command, multistakeholder governance may accommodate conflicting or diverse interests and facilitate collective action, but its effectiveness depends on its ...Journal Article -
Effects of N-glycosylation of the human cation channel TRPA1 on agonist-sensitivity
(2016)Bioscience ReportsDetermining the functional significance of post-translational modifications advances our understanding of many broadly-expressed proteins, and particularly ion channels. The enzymes that catalyse these modifications are often expressed in a cell-type specific manner, resulting in considerable structural diversity among post-translationally modified proteins that are expressed across a variety of cell types. TRP channels exhibit notably ...Journal Article -
Droplet-based in situ X-ray absorption spectroscopy cell for studying crystallization processes at the tender X-ray energy range
(2019)RSC AdvancesThe understanding of nucleation and crystallization is fundamental in science and technology. In solution, these processes are complex involving multiple transformations from ions and ion pairs through amorphous intermediates to multiple crystalline phases. X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS), which is sensitive to liquid, amorphous and crystalline phases offers prospects of demystifying these processes. However, for low Z elements the ...Journal Article -
Building better all-solid-state batteries with Li-garnet solid electrolytes and metalloid anodes
(2019)Journal of Materials Chemistry AJournal Article -
Compression Field Analysis of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Based on Cracked Membrane Model
(2019)ACI Structural JournalCompression field approaches are well-established methods used to analyze the load-deformation behavior of reinforced concrete elements subjected to in-plane shear and normal forces. In this paper, the simplified Cracked Membrane Model, considering rotating, stress-free cracks, is extended to include the effect of fiber reinforcement. The key advantage of the proposed compression field approach is that it yields the most important factors ...Journal Article