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Impact of layered and delaminated zeolites on catalytic fast pyrolysis of microalgae using fixed-bed reactor and Py-GC/MS. (2021)
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NAQVI, S.R., NAQVI, M., INAYAT, A. and BLANCO-SANCHEZ, P. 2021. Impact of layered and delaminated zeolites on catalytic fast pyrolysis of microalgae using fixed-bed reactor and Py-GC/MS. Journal of analytical and applied pyrolysis [online], 155, article number 105025. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaap.2021.105025

The aim of this work is to exploit the pyrolysis characteristics of microalgae Botryococcus braunii (BB) with a medium pore framework zeolite (MCM-22) and its delaminated counterpart with a higher external surface area zeolite (ITQ-2) using pyrolysis... Read More about Impact of layered and delaminated zeolites on catalytic fast pyrolysis of microalgae using fixed-bed reactor and Py-GC/MS..

The innovative design of air caps for improving the thermal efficiency of CFB boilers. (2021)
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LIU, X., ZHU, G., ASIM, T., ZHANG, Y. and MISHRA, R. 2021. The innovative design of air caps for improving the thermal efficiency of CFB boilers. Energy [online], 221, article ID 119844. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2021.119844

Air caps are an effective way of ensuring uniformity of air flow in Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) boilers. Published literature on the design and configuration of these air caps is severely limited. In this study, extensive theoretical as well as e... Read More about The innovative design of air caps for improving the thermal efficiency of CFB boilers..

Design of an environmental stress cracking (ESC) tester using fracture mechanics approach. (2021)
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MOHAMAD NOR AZLI, M.S., MOHD RADZI, M.F., AHMAD NAZRI, M.N., SAHARUDIN, M.S. and INAM, F. 2021. Design of an environmental stress cracking (ESC) tester using fracture mechanics approach. Journal of mechanical engineering [online], 18(1), pages 123-136. Available from: https://jmeche.uitm.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/8-RI-18-1-P20-50.pdf

In this research, an ESC tester machine was built by utilising a fracture mechanics approach. The machine consists of critical components such as an aluminium frame, 3D printed pulley and bracket, DC motor, Arduino microcontroller, and fasteners. The... Read More about Design of an environmental stress cracking (ESC) tester using fracture mechanics approach..

Development and analysis of tool wear and energy consumption maps for turning of titanium alloy (Ti6Al4V). (2021)
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YOUNAS, M., JAFFERY, S.H.I., KHAN, A. and KHAN, M. 2021. Development and analysis of tool wear and energy consumption maps for turning of titanium alloy (Ti6Al4V). Journal of manufacturing processes [online], 62, pages 613-622. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro.2020.12.060

Machine tools are the main source of electric power consumption in industrial operations. Thus, in manufacturing, energy-efficient and cleaner production methods are preferred to mitigate production costs. Titanium alloys are known for their poor mac... Read More about Development and analysis of tool wear and energy consumption maps for turning of titanium alloy (Ti6Al4V)..

Computational fluid dynamics modelling to design and optimise power kites for renewable power generation. (2020)
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PEGG, C., SURI, Y., ISLAM, S.Z., ASTHANA, A. and HOSSAIN, M. 2020. Computational fluid dynamics modelling to design and optimise power kites for renewable power generation. International journal of design engineering [online], 9(2): energy and sustainable futures, pages 81-100. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1504/IJDE.2020.113057

Power kites provide the potential rewards of obtaining the disused energy supply from high altitude wind. This paper aims to provide a design of power kite and optimise the potential for renewable power generation. The power kite was modelled using c... Read More about Computational fluid dynamics modelling to design and optimise power kites for renewable power generation..

An IoT based industry 4.0 architecture for integration of design and manufacturing systems. (2020)
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ANBALAGAN, A. and MORENO-GARCIA, C.F. 2021. An IoT based industry 4.0 architecture for integration of design and manufacturing systems. Materials today: proceedings [online], 46(17): proceedings of 3rd International conference on materials, manufacturing and modelling 2021 (ICMMM 2021), 19-21 March 2021, [virtual conference], pages 7135-7142. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.11.196

This paper proposes an Internet of Things (IoT) based 5-stage Industry 4.0 architecture to integrate the design and manufacturing systems in a Cyber Physical Environment (CPE). It considers the transfer of design and manufacturing systems data throug... Read More about An IoT based industry 4.0 architecture for integration of design and manufacturing systems..

Shock propagation behaviour and determination of Gruneisen state of equation for pultruded polyester/glass fibre-reinforced composites.   (2020)
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MUKHERJI, A. and NJUGUNA, J. 2021. Shock propagation behaviour and determination of Gruneisen state of equation for pultruded polyester/glass fibre-reinforced composites. Composite structures [online], 262, article ID 113444. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2020.113444

Polyester fibres reinforced with glass fibres hybridised polyester resin composite (PFR/GFHC) is a unconventional complex high-molecular weight crosslinked network polymer composite. This novel composite can be used in the manufacture of structural b... Read More about Shock propagation behaviour and determination of Gruneisen state of equation for pultruded polyester/glass fibre-reinforced composites.  .

Sand failure: effect of biocide on the geomechanical properties of outcrop carbonate rock under static condition. (2020)
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WUYEP, E., OLUYEMI, G., YATES, K. and AKISANYA, A.R. 2020. Sand failure: effect of biocide on the geomechanical properties of outcrop carbonate rock under static condition. Arabian journal of geosciences [online], 13(23), article ID 1239. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-020-06176-y

The effects of chemical interaction of a biocide with formation rocks on the rock geomechanical properties are examined. A combination of analytical tests (Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy-Dispersive X-Ray Analysis, X-Ray Powder Diffraction and Pa... Read More about Sand failure: effect of biocide on the geomechanical properties of outcrop carbonate rock under static condition..

3D printing for hip implant applications: a review. (2020)
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OKOLIE, O., STACHUREK, I., KANDASUBRAMANIAN, B. and NJUGUNA, J. 2020. 3D printing for hip implant applications: a review. Polymers [online], 12(11), articles ID 2682. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/polym12112682

There is a rising demand for replacement, regeneration of tissues and organ repairs for patients who suffer from diseased/damaged bones or tissues such as hip pains. The hip replacement treatment relies on the implant, which may not always meet the r... Read More about 3D printing for hip implant applications: a review..

An initial study of biogas upgrading to bio-methane with carbon dioxide capture using ceramic membranes. (2020)
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OGUNLUDE, P., ABUNUMAH, O., ORAKWE, I., SHEHU, H., MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F. and GOBINA, E. 2022. An initial study of biogas upgrading to bio-methane with carbon dioxide capture using ceramic membranes. Catalysis today [online], 388-389, pages 87-91. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cattod.2020.11.006

Supplement to the depleting energy resources and the stringent environmental laws regarding the atmospheric emissions of greenhouse gases, the development of clean and renewable sources of energy has been a great issue. Worldwide, energy usage is ste... Read More about An initial study of biogas upgrading to bio-methane with carbon dioxide capture using ceramic membranes..

Separation techniques of partial discharges and electrical noise sources: a review of recent progress. (2020)
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ARDILA-REY, J.A., CERDA-LUNA, M.P., ROZAS-VALDERRAMA, R.A., DE CASTRO, B.A., ANDREOLI, A.L. and MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F. 2020. Separation techniques of partial discharges and electrical noise sources: a review of recent progress. IEEE access [online], 8, pages 199449-199461. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2020.3035249

Partial discharge (PD) monitoring is one of the most used tools for diagnosing the condition of electrical equipment and machines that operate normally at high voltage levels. Ideally, PD identification can be easily done if there is a single source... Read More about Separation techniques of partial discharges and electrical noise sources: a review of recent progress..

Electroanalytical determination of gallic acid in red and white wine samples using cobalt oxide nanoparticles-modified carbon-paste electrodes. (2020)
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CHIKERE, C.O., HOBBEN, E., FAISAL, N.H., KONG THOO LIN, P. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2021. Electroanalytical determination of gallic acid in red and white wine samples using cobalt oxide nanoparticles-modified carbon-paste electrodes. Microchemical journal [online], 160(part B), article ID 105668. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.microc.2020.105668

Beverages like wines, have exhibited a high level of antioxidant capacity, specifically from compounds like Gallic acid (GA) and their derivatives. GA has shown great importance in the food industry and pharmaceutical industry as a food additive, ant... Read More about Electroanalytical determination of gallic acid in red and white wine samples using cobalt oxide nanoparticles-modified carbon-paste electrodes..

A design technique for optimizing resonant coils and the energy transfer of inductive links. (2020)
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HEIDARIAN, M. and BURGESS, S.J. 2021. A design technique for optimizing resonant coils and the energy transfer of inductive links. IEEE transactions on microwave theory and techniques [online], 69(1), pages 399-408. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/TMTT.2020.3028969

Power transfer efficiency (PTE) is a key performance parameter in development work on resonant inductive power transfer (IPT) systems. Geometrically optimizing the transmitter (Tx) and receiver (Rx) coil pair is a way of improving the IPT system's ef... Read More about A design technique for optimizing resonant coils and the energy transfer of inductive links..

Damping properties of flax/carbon hybrid epoxy/fibre-reinforced composites for automotive semi-structural applications. (2020)
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FAIRLIE, G. and NJUGUNA, J. 2020. Damping properties of flax/carbon hybrid epoxy/fibre-reinforced composites for automotive semi-structural applications. Fibers [online], 8(10), article ID 64. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/fib8100064

The ever-increasing demand for environmentally friendly biocomposites for use in various engineering applications requires a strong understanding of these materials properties, especially in automotive applications. This study focused on investigatin... Read More about Damping properties of flax/carbon hybrid epoxy/fibre-reinforced composites for automotive semi-structural applications..

Numerical and experimental investigation of the effect of process parameters on sheet deformation during the electromagnetic forming of AA6061-T6 alloy. (2020)
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KHAN, Z., KHAN, M., JAFFERY, S.H.I., YOUNAS, M., AFAQ, K.S. and KHAN, M.A. 2020. Numerical and experimental investigation of the effect of process parameters on sheet deformation during the electromagnetic forming of AA6061-T6 alloy. Mechanical sciences [online], 11(2), pages 329-347. Available from: https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-11-329-2020

Electromagnetic forming is a high-speed sheet metal forming technique to form metallic sheets by applying magnetic forces. In comparison to the conventional sheet metal forming process, electromagnetic forming is a process with an extremely high velo... Read More about Numerical and experimental investigation of the effect of process parameters on sheet deformation during the electromagnetic forming of AA6061-T6 alloy..

A holistic approach to assessment of value of information (VOI) with fuzzy data and decision criteria. (2020)
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VILELA, M., OLUYEMI, G. and PETROVSKI, A. 2020. A holistic approach to assessment of value of information (VOI) with fuzzy data and decision criteria. Decision making: applications in management and engineering [online], 3(2), pages 97-118. Available from: https://doi.org/10.31181/dmame2003097v

Classical decision and value of information theories have been applied in the oil and gas industry from the 1960s with partial success. In this research, we identify that the classical theory of value of information has weaknesses related with optima... Read More about A holistic approach to assessment of value of information (VOI) with fuzzy data and decision criteria..

A fuzzy cooperative localisation framework for underwater robotic swarms. (2020)
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SABRA, A. and FUNG, W.-K. 2020. A fuzzy cooperative localisation framework for underwater robotic swarms. Sensors [online], 20(19), article ID 5496. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/s20195496

This article proposes a holistic localisation framework for underwater robotic swarms to dynamically fuse multiple position estimates of an autonomous underwater vehicle while using fuzzy decision support system. A number of underwater localisation m... Read More about A fuzzy cooperative localisation framework for underwater robotic swarms..

Numerical investigations on the propagation of fire in a railway carriage. (2020)
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CRAIG, M. and ASIM, T. 2020. Numerical investigations on the propagation of fire in a railway carriage. Energies [online], 13(19), article ID 4999. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/en13194999

In this study, advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)-based numerical simulations have been performed in order to analyse fire propagation in a standard railway compartment. A Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) has been employed to mimic real world s... Read More about Numerical investigations on the propagation of fire in a railway carriage..

A strategic decision framework for a sustainable wastewater treatment and management in the oil producing region. (2020)
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HASHIM, I.A., HAMMA-ADAMA, M. and SURENDRAN, S. 2020. A strategic decision framework for a sustainable wastewater treatment and management in the oil producing region. Civil and environmental research [online], 12(8), pages 35-61. Available from: https://doi.org/10.7176/CER/12-8-04

The study aimed to investigate how managing the growing water demand and wastewater production by treating and reclaiming Water from the Wastewater in Delta State. Mainly to carry out a comparative feasibility study and develop a decision support sys... Read More about A strategic decision framework for a sustainable wastewater treatment and management in the oil producing region..

The silver lining of COVID‐19: estimation of short‐term health impacts due to lockdown in the Yangtze River Delta region, China. (2020)
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HUANG, L., LIU, Z., LI, H., WANG, Y., LI, Y., ZHU, Y., OOI, M.C.G., AN, J., SHANG, Y., ZHANG, D., CHAN, A. and LI, L. 2020. The silver lining of COVID-19: estimation of short-term health impacts due to lockdown in the Yangtze River Delta Region, China. GeoHealth [online], 4(9), e2020GH000272. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1029/2020gh000272

The outbreak of COVID-19 in China has led to massive lockdowns in order to reduce the spread of the epidemic and control human-to-human transmission. Subsequent reductions in various anthropogenic activities have led to improved air quality during th... Read More about The silver lining of COVID‐19: estimation of short‐term health impacts due to lockdown in the Yangtze River Delta region, China..