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Renewable energy for sustainable growth and development: an evaluation of law and policy of Bangladesh. (2019)
Journal Article
KARIM, M.E., KARIM, R., ISLAM, M.T., MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F., BANI, N.A. and MUHTAZARUDDIN, M.N. 2019. Renewable energy for sustainable growth and development: an evaluation of law and policy of Bangladesh. Sustainability [online], 11(20), article ID 5774. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/su11205774

Bangladesh’s constant growth with an annual 6% plus Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for more than the last two decades and achievements in other socio-economic metrics in recent times is impressive and recognized by various global authoritative bodies.... Read More about Renewable energy for sustainable growth and development: an evaluation of law and policy of Bangladesh..

Heteroatom-mediated interactions between ruthenium single atoms and an MXene support for efficient hydrogen evolution. (2019)
Journal Article
RAMALINGAM, V., VARADHAN, P., FU, H.-C., KIM, H., ZHANG, D., CHEN, S., SONG, L., MA, D., WANG, Y., ALSHAREEF, H.N. and HE, J.-H. 2019. Heteroatom-mediated interactions between ruthenium single atoms and an MXene support for efficient hydrogen evolution. Advanced materials [online], 31(48), article number 1903841. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.201903841

A titanium carbide (Ti3C2Tx) MXene is employed as an efficient solid support to host a nitrogen (N) and sulfur (S) coordinated ruthenium single atom (RuSA) catalyst, which displays superior activity toward the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). X-ray... Read More about Heteroatom-mediated interactions between ruthenium single atoms and an MXene support for efficient hydrogen evolution..

Synergistic effects of halloysite and carbon nanotubes (HNTs + CNTs) on the mechanical properties of epoxy nanocomposites. (2019)
Journal Article
SAHARUDIN, M.S., ATIF, R., HASBI, S., NAZRI, M.N.A., SAIDIN, N.U. and ABDULLAH, Y. 2019. Synergistic effects of halloysite and carbon nanotubes (HNTs + CNTs) on the mechanical properties of epoxy nanocomposites. AIMS materials science [online], 6(6), pages 900-910. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3934/matersci.2019.6.900

The synergistic effects of halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) on the mechanical properties of epoxy nanocomposites were investigated. The addition of hybrid nanofillers (0.5 wt% HNTs-0.5 wt% CNTs) has significantly increased the... Read More about Synergistic effects of halloysite and carbon nanotubes (HNTs + CNTs) on the mechanical properties of epoxy nanocomposites..

Optimal coil design for maximum power transfer efficiency in resonantly coupled systems. (2019)
Conference Proceeding
HEIDARIAN, M., BURGESS, S.J., PRABHU, R. and FOUGH, N. 2019. Optimal coil design for maximum power transfer efficiency in resonantly coupled systems. In Proceedings of 2019 United States National Committee for the International Union for Radio Science (USNC-URSI) radio science meeting (URSI 2019), co-located with 2019 Antennas and propagation symposium (AP-S/URSI 2019), 7-12 July 2019, Atlanta, USA. Piscataway: IEEE [online], pages 73-74. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/USNC-URSI.2019.8861834

Maintaining maximum power transfer efficiency (PTE) is one of the main challenges in resonant inductive power transfer (IPT) systems. Maximum PTE can be achieved if the coupling between transmitter and receiver coils is strong. One way of achieving t... Read More about Optimal coil design for maximum power transfer efficiency in resonantly coupled systems..

Recent developments in graphene oxide/epoxy carbon fiber-reinforced composites. (2019)
Journal Article
KEYTE, J., PANCHOLI, K. and NJUGUNA, J. 2019. Recent developments in graphene oxide/epoxy carbon fiber-reinforced composites. Frontiers in materials [online], 6, article ID 224. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3389/fmats.2019.00224

The two-dimensional macro molecule graphene and its derivatives have widely been investigated for their application as nanofiller in carbon fibre-reinforced composites (CFRC). Research has progressed from techniques that simply mix graphene as a mixi... Read More about Recent developments in graphene oxide/epoxy carbon fiber-reinforced composites..

Zinc oxide nanoparticles modified-carbon paste electrode used for the electrochemical determination of Gallic acid. (2019)
Journal Article
CHIKERE, C., FAISAL, N.H., KONG THOO LIN, P. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2019. Zinc oxide nanoparticles modified-carbon paste electrode used for the electrochemical determination of Gallic acid. Journal of physics: conference series [online], 1310: proceedings of 2018 Applied nanotechnology and nanoscience international conference (ANNIC 2018), 22-24 October 2018, Berlin, Germany, article ID 012008. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/1310/1/012008

Zinc oxide nanoparticles (nano-ZnO) was used to modify carbon paste electrode (CPE) for a fast and sensitive electrochemical determination of gallic acid (GA). The study was carried out using cyclic voltammetry (CV) and differential voltammetry (DPV)... Read More about Zinc oxide nanoparticles modified-carbon paste electrode used for the electrochemical determination of Gallic acid..

Nile red-dye based analysis of synthetic fibres for forensic applications. (2019)
Conference Proceeding
DEVALLA, S., JOSEPH, O. and PRABHU, R. 2019. Nile red-dye based analysis of synthetic fibres for forensic applications. In Bouma, H., Prabhu, R., Stokes, R.J. and Yitzhaky, Y. (eds.) Proceedings of the 3rd Counterterrorism, crime fighting, forensics, and surveillance technologies conference 2019: co-located with the Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE) Security and defence 2019 conference, 9-12 September 2019, Strasbourg, France. Proceedings of the SPIE, 11166. Bellingham, WA: SPIE [online], article ID 111660Y. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2536780

Forensic evaluation of crime scenes normally involves examination of textile fibers, to find out the association between an individual and a crime scene, or between a suspect and a victim. The forensic samples normally include a mix of various types,... Read More about Nile red-dye based analysis of synthetic fibres for forensic applications..

Fluorescence lifetime assisted enhanced security feature in travel documents for border control and security applications. (2019)
Conference Proceeding
JOHNY, J., OFFICER, S., FUNG, W. K. and PRABHU, R. 2019. Fluorescence lifetime assisted enhanced security feature in travel documents for border control and security applications. In Bouma, H., Prabhu, R., Stokes, R.J. and Yitzhaky, Y. (eds.) Proceedings of the 3rd Counterterrorism, crime fighting, forensics, and surveillance technologies conference 2019: co-located with the Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE) Security and defence 2019 conference, 9-12 September 2019, Strasbourg, France. Proceedings of the SPIE, 11166. Bellingham, WA: SPIE [online], article ID 1116608. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2535742

Border management and security challenges are increasing considerably in recent years. One of the major concerns is counterfeiting and fraudulent use of identity and other travel documents for crossing border controls. This poses serious threats and... Read More about Fluorescence lifetime assisted enhanced security feature in travel documents for border control and security applications..

An investigation into the performance and diagnostics from different chordal integration schemes in asymmetric flow. (2019)
Journal Article
ARNOULD, P. 2020. An investigation into the performance and diagnostics from different chordal integration schemes in asymmetric flow. Flow measurement and instrumentation [online], 72, article ID 101644. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.flowmeasinst.2019.101644

The purpose of the work is firstly to explore the proposal from a previous North Sea Flow Measurement Workshop paper that increasing the number of chordal locations above 4 yields little improvement in the performance of ultrasonic flow meters. Secon... Read More about An investigation into the performance and diagnostics from different chordal integration schemes in asymmetric flow..

Exploration of elastomeric and polymeric liquid crystals with photothermal actuation: a review. (2019)
Journal Article
RASTOGI, P., NJUGUNA, J. and KANDASUBRAMANIAN, B. 2019. Exploration of elastomeric and polymeric liquid crystals with photothermal actuation: a review. European polymer journal [online], 121, article ID. 109287. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2019.109287

Recent research in soft materials is an exhilarating category which has been transcending boundaries for variety of functional applications. This category also stems liquid crystals whose stimuli-responsive feature has fantasized researchers for appl... Read More about Exploration of elastomeric and polymeric liquid crystals with photothermal actuation: a review..

Upgrading biogas to a bio-methane by use of nano-structured ceramic membranes. (2019)
Conference Proceeding
OGUNLUDE, P., ABUNUMAH, O., ORAKWE, I., SHEHU, H., MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F., and GOBINA, E. 2019. Upgrading biogas to a bio-methane by use of nano-structured ceramic membranes. In Cossu, R., He, P., Kjeldsen, P., Matsufuji, Y. and Stegmann, R. (eds.). Proceedings of the 17th International waste management and landfill symposium (sardinia 2019), Cagliari, Italy. Padova: CISA [online], article 598. Available from: https://cisapublisher.com/product/proceedings-sardinia-2019/

In order to meet the demands of growing economies while considering environmental implications, the use of clean and renewable sources of energy has increasingly become of interest. Biogas utilisation is a means by which these rising needs can be met... Read More about Upgrading biogas to a bio-methane by use of nano-structured ceramic membranes..

Optimizing the mercerisation effect on the mode I fracture toughness of Bambusa Vulgaris bamboo using surface response method. (2019)
Book Chapter
HASSAN, M.Z., ROSLAN, S.A., RASID, Z.A., YUSOFF, M.Z.M., SAPUAN, S.M. and MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F. 2019. Optimizing the mercerisation effect on the mode I fracture toughness of Bambusa Vulgaris bamboo using surface response method. In Mastura, M.T. and Sapuan, S.M. (eds.) Implementation and evaluation of green materials in technology development: emerging research and opportunities. Advances in environmental engineering and green technologies (AEEGT). Hershey, PA: IGI Global [online], chapter 6, pages 112-129. Available from: https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-1374-3.ch006

Alkaline treatment is widely being promoted to treat natural fibres and improves the fibre bundle surface for better interlocking with the polymer matrix. The aim of this study is to optimize the merceration parameter including natrium hydroxide (NaO... Read More about Optimizing the mercerisation effect on the mode I fracture toughness of Bambusa Vulgaris bamboo using surface response method..

Petrophysical and geomechanical characterization of a marginal (Wabi) field reservoir in north-central Niger Delta. (2019)
Thesis
ZORASI, C.B. 2019. Petrophysical and geomechanical characterization of a marginal (Wabi) field reservoir in north-central Niger Delta. Robert Gordon University [online], MRes thesis. Available from: https://openair.rgu.ac.uk

The aim of this study is to evaluate marginal field petrophysical and geomechanical parameters, and to develop a model for analysis of geomechanical problems, in order to mitigate stress-related issues in drilling, development and reservoir managemen... Read More about Petrophysical and geomechanical characterization of a marginal (Wabi) field reservoir in north-central Niger Delta..

A low-cost tonometer alternative: a comparison between photoplethysmogram and finger ballistocardiogram and validation against tonometric waveform. (2019)
Journal Article
JANJUA, G.M.W., FINLAY, D., GULDENRING, D., HAQ, A.U. and MCLAUGHLIN, J. 2019. A low-cost tonometer alternative: a comparison between photoplethysmogram and finger ballistocardiogram and validation against tonometric waveform. IEEE access [online], 7, pages 142787-142795. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2019.2944212

Hypertension is a silent killer and one-third of its sufferers are unaware of its presence. Tonometric devices, like SphygmoCor, Compilor etc., represent the gold standard in pulse wave velocity (PWV) and augmentation index (AIx) measurements which a... Read More about A low-cost tonometer alternative: a comparison between photoplethysmogram and finger ballistocardiogram and validation against tonometric waveform..

Hydrogen energy storage (2019)
Book Chapter
ALI, D.M.M. 2019. Hydrogen energy storage. In Demirkan, M.T. and Attia, A. (eds.) Energy storage devices. London: IntechOpen [online], chapter 8. Available from: https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.88902

The dominating trend of variable renewable energy sources (RES) continues to underpin the early retirement of baseload power generating sources such as coal, nuclear, and natural gas steam generators; however, the need to maintain system reliability... Read More about Hydrogen energy storage.

Neutron scattering of sandstone subjected to uniaxial compression in cryogenic conditions. [Dataset] (2019)
Dataset
FAISAL, N., LEE, T.L., KELLEHER, J., SANAEE, R. and PANCHOLI, K. 2019. Neutron scattering of sandstone subjected to uniaxial compression in cryogenic conditions. [Dataset]. Hosted on STFC ISIS neutron and muon source data journal [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.5286/ISIS.E.RB1920741-1

The exploitation of unconventional remote geological resources, such as those in Arctic formations, requires engineering designs that withstand the temperatures and pressures encountered. In a previous experiment (RB1810235, April 2018) comparing san... Read More about Neutron scattering of sandstone subjected to uniaxial compression in cryogenic conditions. [Dataset].

Mode I fracture toughness of optimized alkali-treated Bambusa Vulgaris bamboo by Box-Behnken design. (2019)
Conference Proceeding
ROSLAN, S.A., HASSAN, M.Z., RASID, Z.A., BANI, N.A., SARIP, S., DAUD, M.Y.M. and MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F. 2019. Mode I fracture toughness of optimized alkali-treated Bambusa Vulgaris bamboo by Box-Behnken design. In Awang, M., Emamian, S.S. and Yusof, F. (eds.) Advances in material sciences and engineering: selected papers from the proceedings of the 4th international conference on mechanical, manufacturing and plant engineering (ICMMPE 2018), 14-15 November 2018, Melaka, Malaysia. Lecture notes in mechanical engineering. Singapore: Springer [online], pages 565-575. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-8297-0_58

Alkaline treatment is widely being used to treat natural fibres and it improves the fibre surface for better bonding with the polymer matrix. The aim of this study is to optimize the alkaline treatment variables such as sodium hydroxide (NaOH) concen... Read More about Mode I fracture toughness of optimized alkali-treated Bambusa Vulgaris bamboo by Box-Behnken design..

Photovoltaic expansion-limit through a net energy metering scheme for selected Malaysian public hospitals. (2019)
Journal Article
AMRAN, M.E., MUHTAZARUDDIN, M.N., MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F., BANI, N.A., AHMAD ZAIDI, T.Z., KAMALUDDIN, K.A. and ARDILA-REY, J.A. 2019. Photovoltaic expansion-limit through a net energy metering scheme for selected Malaysian public hospitals. Sustainability [online], 11(18), article 5131. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/su11185131

This paper presents an optimization approach in determining the expansion-limit of Renewable Distributed Generation (DG) capacity through a Net Energy Metering (NEM) scheme specifically for selected Malaysian public hospitals. In this study, the tota... Read More about Photovoltaic expansion-limit through a net energy metering scheme for selected Malaysian public hospitals..

Investigation of slug-churn flow induced transient excitation forces at pipe bend. (2019)
Journal Article
HOSSAIN, M., CHINENYE-KANU, N.M., DROUBI, G.M. and ISLAM, S.Z. 2019. Investigation of slug-churn flow induced transient excitation forces at pipe bend. Journal of fluids and structures [online], 91, article ID 102733. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfluidstructs.2019.102733

Numerical simulations of two-phase flow induced fluctuating forces at a pipe bend have been carried out to study the characteristics of multiphase flow induced vibration (FIV). The multiphase flow patterns and turbulence were modelled using the volum... Read More about Investigation of slug-churn flow induced transient excitation forces at pipe bend..

Novel method of healing the fibre reinforced thermoplastic composite: a potential model for offshore applications. (2019)
Journal Article
GUPTA, R., HUO, D., WHITE, M., JHA, V., STENNING, G.B.G. and PANCHOLI, K. 2019. Novel method of healing the fibre reinforced thermoplastic composite: a potential model for offshore applications. Composites communications [online], 16, pages 67-78. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coco.2019.08.014

Continuous fibre reinforced thermoplastic composites are increasingly finding their use as engineering materials in many industries due to the excellent fire, smoke and toxicity performance. However, the composite component produced using automated c... Read More about Novel method of healing the fibre reinforced thermoplastic composite: a potential model for offshore applications..