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Influence of solids and hydraulic retention times on microbial diversity and removal of estrogens and nonylphenols in a pilot-scale activated sludge plant. (2023)
Journal Article
MENSAH, L., PETRIE, B., SCRIMSHAW, M., CARTMELL, E., FLETTON, M. and CAMPO, P. 2023. Influence of solids and hydraulic retention times on microbial diversity and removal of estrogens and nonylphenols in a pilot-scale activated sludge plant. Heliyon [online], 9(9), article e19461. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e19461

The removal of EDCs in activated sludge processes can be enhanced by increasing solid and hydraulic retention times (SRT and HRT); it has been suggested that the improvement in removal is due to changes in microbial community structure (MCS). Though... Read More about Influence of solids and hydraulic retention times on microbial diversity and removal of estrogens and nonylphenols in a pilot-scale activated sludge plant..

Multiple layer kernel extreme learning machine modeling and eugenics genetic sparrow search algorithm for the state of health estimation of lithium-ion batteries. (2023)
Journal Article
LI, Y., WANG, S., CHEN, L., QI, C. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2023. Multiple layer kernel extreme learning machine modeling and eugenics genetic sparrow search algorithm for the state of health estimation of lithium-ion batteries. Energy [online], 282, article number 128776. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2023.128776

High precision state of health (SOH) estimation of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is a research hotspot in battery management system (BMS). To achieve this goal, an improved integrated algorithm based on multiple layer kernel extreme learning machine (... Read More about Multiple layer kernel extreme learning machine modeling and eugenics genetic sparrow search algorithm for the state of health estimation of lithium-ion batteries..

Remaining useful life prediction and state of health diagnosis for lithium-ion batteries based on improved grey wolf optimization algorithm-deep extreme learning machine algorithm. (2023)
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ZHOU, Y., WANG, S., XIE, Y., SHEN, X. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2023. Remaining useful life prediction and state of health diagnosis for lithium-ion batteries based on improved grey wolf optimization algorithm-deep extreme learning machine algorithm. Energy [online], 285, article 128761. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2023.128761

The prediction of SOH for Lithium-ion battery systems determines the safety of Electric vehicles and stationary energy storage devices powered by LIBs. State of health diagnosis and remaining useful life prediction also rely significantly on excellen... Read More about Remaining useful life prediction and state of health diagnosis for lithium-ion batteries based on improved grey wolf optimization algorithm-deep extreme learning machine algorithm..

A hybrid algorithm based on beluga whale optimization-forgetting factor recursive least square and improved particle filter for the state of charge estimation of lithium-ion batteries. (2023)
Journal Article
SHEN, X., WANG, S., YU, C., QI, C., LI, Z. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2023. A hybrid algorithm based on beluga whale optimization-forgetting factor recursive least square and improved particle filter for the state of charge estimation of lithium-ion batteries. Ionics [online], 29(10), pages 4351-4363. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11581-023-05147-z

Battery state of charge (SOC) is crucial in power battery management systems for improving the efficiency of battery use and its safety performance. In this paper, we propose a forgotten factor recursive least squares (FFRLS) method based on the belu... Read More about A hybrid algorithm based on beluga whale optimization-forgetting factor recursive least square and improved particle filter for the state of charge estimation of lithium-ion batteries..

Improved fractional-order hysteresis-equivalent circuit modeling for the online adaptive high-precision state of charge prediction of urban-electric-bus lithium-ion batteries. (2023)
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ZENG, J., WANG, S., CAO, W., ZHANG, M., FERNANDEZ, C. and GUERRERO, J.M. 2023. Improved fractional-order hysteresis-equivalent circuit modeling for the online adaptive high-precision state of charge prediction of urban-electric-bus lithium-ion batteries. International journal of circuit theory and application [online], Early View. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/cta.3767

Accurate state of charge (SOC) estimation is based on a precise battery model and is the focus of the battery management system (BMS). First, based on the second-order RC equivalent circuit model and Grunwald-Letnikov (G-L) definition, the high-preci... Read More about Improved fractional-order hysteresis-equivalent circuit modeling for the online adaptive high-precision state of charge prediction of urban-electric-bus lithium-ion batteries..

A complete ensemble empirical mode decomposition with adaptive noise deep autoregressive recurrent neural network method for the whole life remaining useful life prediction of lithium-ion batteries. (2023)
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ZHANG, C., WANG, S., YU, C., WANG, Y. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2023. A complete ensemble empirical mode decomposition with adaptive noise deep autoregressive recurrent neural network method for the whole life remaining useful life prediction of lithium-ion batteries. Ionics [online], 29(10), pages 4337-4349. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11581-023-05152-2

The real-time prediction of the remaining useful life (RUL) of lithium-ion batteries provides an effective mean of preventing accidents. An improved adaptive noise-reduction deep learning method is applied to achieve adaptive noise-reduction decompos... Read More about A complete ensemble empirical mode decomposition with adaptive noise deep autoregressive recurrent neural network method for the whole life remaining useful life prediction of lithium-ion batteries..

Hepatic insulin resistance and related obesity: highlighting the ameliorative role of nutraceuticals, dietary intervention, and pharmaceuticals. (2023)
Journal Article
RAMADAN, N.M., BARBOSA, P.O., ABO EL-MAGD, E.F., ERAKY, S.M. and AL-GAYYAR, M.M.H. 2023. Hepatic insulin resistance and related obesity: highlighting the ameliorative role of nutraceuticals, dietary intervention, and pharmaceuticals. Frontiers in Pharmacology [online], 14, article 1266168. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2023.1266168

Insulin resistance (IR) is the unifying denominator of all obesity-related metabolic abnormalities. It possesses a definite higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). NAFLD is intimately linked t... Read More about Hepatic insulin resistance and related obesity: highlighting the ameliorative role of nutraceuticals, dietary intervention, and pharmaceuticals..

Improved singular filtering-Gaussian process regression-long short-term memory model for whole-life-cycle remaining capacity estimation of lithium-ion batteries adaptive to fast aging and multi-current variations. (2023)
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WANG, S., WU, F., TAKYI-ANINAKWA, P., FERNANDEZ, C., STROE, D.-I. and HUANG, Q. 2023. Improved singular filtering-Gaussian process regression-long short-term memory model for whole-life-cycle remaining capacity estimation of lithium-ion batteries adaptive to fast aging and multi-current variations. Energy [online], 284, article 128677. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2023.128677

For the development of low-temperature power systems in aviation, the transport synergistic carrier optimization of lithium-ions and electrons is conducted to improve the low-temperature adaptability of lithium-ion batteries. In this paper, an improv... Read More about Improved singular filtering-Gaussian process regression-long short-term memory model for whole-life-cycle remaining capacity estimation of lithium-ion batteries adaptive to fast aging and multi-current variations..

Implementation of the national antimicrobial stewardship competencies for UK undergraduate healthcare professional education within undergraduate pharmacy programmes: a survey of UK schools of pharmacy. (2023)
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HAMILTON, R.A., COURTENAY, M., FROST, K.J., HARRISON, R., ROOT, H., ALLISON, D.G., TONNA, A.P., ASHIRU-OREDOPE, D., ALDEYAB, M.A., SHEMILT, K. and MARTIN, S.J. 2023. Implementation of the national antimicrobial stewardship competencies for UK undergraduate healthcare professional education within undergraduate pharmacy programmes: a survey of UK schools of pharmacy. JAC-antimicrobial resistance [online], 5(4), article dlad095. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1093/jacamr/dlad095

Pharmacists play a key role in antimicrobial stewardship (AMS). Consensus-based national AMS competencies for undergraduate healthcare professionals in the UK reflect the increasing emphasis on competency-based healthcare professional education. Howe... Read More about Implementation of the national antimicrobial stewardship competencies for UK undergraduate healthcare professional education within undergraduate pharmacy programmes: a survey of UK schools of pharmacy..

High-precision joint estimation of the state of charge and state of energy for new energy electric vehicle lithium-ion batteries based on improved singular value decomposition-adaptive embedded cubature Kalman filtering. (2023)
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ZHOU, J., WANG, S., CAO, W., XIE, Y. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2023. High-precision joint estimation of the state of charge and state of energy for new energy electric vehicle lithium-ion batteries based on improved singular value decomposition-adaptive embedded cubature Kalman filtering. Journal of solid state electrochemistry [online], 27(12), pages 3293-3306. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10008-023-05594-8

Accurate online estimation of the state of charge (SOC) and state of energy (SOE) of lithium-ion batteries are essential for efficient and reliable energy management of new energy electric vehicles (EVs). To improve the accuracy and stability of the... Read More about High-precision joint estimation of the state of charge and state of energy for new energy electric vehicle lithium-ion batteries based on improved singular value decomposition-adaptive embedded cubature Kalman filtering..

Microstructure and corrosion resistance of ultrahigh pressure Mg-8Li based alloys. (2023)
Journal Article
YANG, M., FENG, J., HU, H., NIU, T., GAO, W., ZOU, G., FERNANDEZ, C., REN, L. and PENG, Q. 2023. Microstructure and corrosion resistance of ultrahigh pressure Mg-8Li based alloys. Journal of alloys and compounds [online], 966, article ID 171543. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2023.171543

High anti-corrosion Mg alloys is desirable to expand their industrial applications. Herein we report an outstanding corrosion resistance of dual-phase Mg-8Li-Y alloy using ultrahigh pressure (UHP) technology. The average corrosion rate is ~0.47 mm/y,... Read More about Microstructure and corrosion resistance of ultrahigh pressure Mg-8Li based alloys..

An improved comprehensive learning: particle swarm optimization: extended Kalman filtering method for the online high-precision state of charge and model parameter co-estimation of lithium-ion batteries. (2023)
Journal Article
SHEN, X., WANG, S., YU, C., QI, C., LI, Z. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2023. An improved comprehensive learning: particle swarm optimization: extended Kalman filtering method for the online high-precision state of charge and model parameter co-estimation of lithium-ion batteries. Journal of The Electrochemical Society [online], 170(7), article 070522. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1149/1945-7111/ace555

The precise assessment of the state of charge (SOC) of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is critical in battery management systems. This work offers a comprehensive learning particle swarm optimization (CLPSO) and extended Kalman filter (EKF) technique to... Read More about An improved comprehensive learning: particle swarm optimization: extended Kalman filtering method for the online high-precision state of charge and model parameter co-estimation of lithium-ion batteries..

A sodiophilic amyloid fibril modified separator for dendrite-free sodium metal batteries. [Dataset] (2023)
Dataset
WANG, J., GAO, Y., LIU, D., ZOU, G., LI, L., FERNANDEZ, C., ZHANG, Q. and PENG, Q. 2023. A sodiophilic amyloid fibril modified separator for dendrite-free sodium metal batteries. [Dataset]. Advanced materials [online], Accepted Articles, e2304942. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202304942

Sodium (Na) batteries are being considered as prospective candidates for the next generation of secondary batteriesin contrast to lithium-based batteries, due to their high raw material abundance, low cost, and sustainabil... Read More about A sodiophilic amyloid fibril modified separator for dendrite-free sodium metal batteries. [Dataset].

A sodiophilic amyloid fibril modified separator for dendrite-free sodium metal batteries. (2023)
Journal Article
WANG, J., GAO, Y., LIU, D., ZOU, G., LI, L., FERNANDEZ, C., ZHANG, Q., and PENG, Q. 2023. A sodiophilic amyloid fibril modified separator for dendrite-free sodium metal batteries. Advanced materials [online], Accepted Articles, e2304942. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202304942

Sodium (Na) batteries are being considered as prospective candidates for the next generation of secondary batteries in contrast to lithium-based batteries, due to their high raw material abundance, low cost, and sustainability. However, the unfavorab... Read More about A sodiophilic amyloid fibril modified separator for dendrite-free sodium metal batteries..

An improved compression factor particle swarm optimization-unscented particle filter algorithm for accurate lithium-ion battery state of energy estimation. (2023)
Journal Article
HAO, X., WANG, S., FAN, Y., LIANG, Y., WANG, Y. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2023. An improved compression factor particle swarm optimization-unscented particle filter algorithm for accurate lithium-ion battery state of energy estimation. Journal of The Electrochemical Society [online], 170(7), article 070507. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1149/1945-7111/acdf8a

Accurate prediction of the remaining range remains a challenge for electric vehicles. The state of energy (SOE) is a state parameter representing the remaining mileage and remaining charge of a lithium-ion battery, which is related to the prediction... Read More about An improved compression factor particle swarm optimization-unscented particle filter algorithm for accurate lithium-ion battery state of energy estimation..

A qualitative exploration of chronic pain management of older adults in remote and rural settings. (2023)
Journal Article
JEBARA, T., YOUNGSON, E., DRUMMOND, N., RUSHWORTH, G., PFLEGER, S., RUDD, I., MACLEOD, J., WILSON, M., BAILEY, N. and CUNNINGHAM, S. 2023. A qualitative exploration of chronic pain management of older adults in remote and rural settings. International journal of clinical pharmacy [online], 45(6), pages 1405-1414. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-023-01607-8

The World Health Organization predicts that the number of older adults will nearly double between 2015 and 2050. Older adults are at a higher risk of developing medical conditions such as chronic pain. However, there is little information about chron... Read More about A qualitative exploration of chronic pain management of older adults in remote and rural settings..

Solving the mystery of recurring low level contamination. (2023)
Other
SMITH, L. 2023. Solving the mystery of recurring low level contamination. Cleanroom technology, June 2023, pages 14-17.

This article is a research review of a study that identified bacteria on cleanroom garments to solve the mystery of recurring low-level contamination in a facility.

Torn between worlds: co-creating compassionate classrooms for wellbeing and success. (2023)
Presentation / Conference
NESHAT MOKADEM, L. 2022. Torn between worlds: co-creating compassionate classrooms for wellbeing and success. Presented at the 2023 UK Council for International Student Affairs annual conference (UKCISA 2023), 28-30 June 2023, Cardiff, UK.

This presentation discussed how to implement compassionate classrooms and how these relate to broader engagement in the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI).

An ASTSEKF optimizer with nonlinear condition adaptability for accurate SOC estimation of lithium-ion batteries. (2023)
Journal Article
TAKYI-ANINAKWA, P., WANG, S., ZHANG, H., LI, H., YANG, X. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2023. An ASTSEKF optimizer with nonlinear condition adaptability for accurate SOC estimation of lithium-ion batteries. Journal of energy storage [online], 70, article 108098. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2023.108098

Safe and reliable operations of lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles (EVs), etc., highly depend on the accurate state of charge (SOC) estimated by the battery management system (BMS). However, due to the battery's nonlinear operating conditions... Read More about An ASTSEKF optimizer with nonlinear condition adaptability for accurate SOC estimation of lithium-ion batteries..

State of energy estimation for lithium-ion batteries using adaptive fuzzy control and forgetting factor recursive least squares combined with AEKF considering temperature. (2023)
Journal Article
LIU, D., WANG, S., FAN, Y., LIANG, Y., FERNANDEZ, C., STROE, D.I. 2023. State of energy estimation for lithium-ion batteries using adaptive fuzzy control and forgetting factor recursive least squares combined with AEKF considering temperature. Journal of energy storage [online], 70, article 108040. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2023.108040

As the main energy storage component of electric vehicles (EV), lithium-ion battery state estimation is an essential part of the battery management system (BMS). State of Energy (SOE) is one of the important state parameters, and its accurate estimat... Read More about State of energy estimation for lithium-ion batteries using adaptive fuzzy control and forgetting factor recursive least squares combined with AEKF considering temperature..