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A new interaction framework for human and robot
(2018)Despite technological advancement in the robotic field, designing a user-friendly robot to interact with human remains one of the most technically challenging problems for researchers. One possible solution is to design a ... -
Valorization of brewer's spent grain using fermentation : potential for food sustainability
(2018)Brewer’s spent grain (BSG) is a by-product generated in large quantities during beer manufacturing. Even if most of the starch content in BSG is removed during brewing, there are significant amounts of proteins, fibres and ... -
Pine pollen for molecular encapsulation and oral delivery applications
(2018)Molecular delivery using carriers for biological applications has been a subject of interest for the past many years, as some molecules suffer from solubility (reduced bioavailability) and stability (pH & enzyme-sensitive ... -
Analysis of kinematic and muscular synergies as assessment tools during rehabilitative robotic training
(2018)Cerebrovascular accident (commonly referred as Stroke) is the leading cause of disability worldwide [1]. Depending on the location and severity of the lesion, it results in different neurological deficits in motion, ... -
Decision making on flood mitigation incorporating uncertainty, socio-economic factors and a changing future
(2018)The decision-making process in flood mitigation typically involves many factors reflecting flood severity, flood vulnerability and the cost of the mitigation measures. In this PhD study, a Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis ... -
Experimental investigation on membrane fouling mitigation by solid-liquid fluidization
(2018)Particle fluidization is a promising unsteady-state shear means of mitigating membrane fouling. It has the potential to lower energy requirement and prolong membrane lifespan in membrane-based wastewater treatment processes. ... -
Design of novel F-ATP synthase inhibitors of mycobacterium tuberculosis
(2018)F1FO ATP synthase of Mycobacterium tuberculosis is an attractive and intensively-studied drug target. Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is necessary for cell growth and is vital for cell survival, especially in the case of ... -
Adsorption-based fluorocarbon separation in zeolites and metal organic frameworks
(2018)Fluorocompounds have important applications in industry, but is environmentally unfriendly, which can cause ozone depletion and contribute to the global warming with long atmospheric lifetime and high global warming ... -
Drug delivery in the anterior chamber of the eye for islet transplantation as a diabetic treatment
(2018)Transplantation of pancreatic islets restores β-cell mass, reduces exogenous insulin dependence and provides tight glycemic control for diabetic patients. However, the challenge of maintaining the functionality of grafted ... -
Self-assembled biomimetic architectures : protein-polymer conjugates and lipid-polymer hybrids for biomedical applications
(2018)Macromolecular self-assembly is the foundation of all natural architecture starting from acellular virus particles to complex cellular constructs. In order to mimic such assemblies, we need to understand the fundamental ... -
Discovering thematic visual objects in unconstrained videos
(2018)Over the last decade, with the popularization of camera-equipped devices, there has been an explosive growth of video data. Despite the diverse visual contents, there are usually some thematic objects in these videos. ... -
Enhanced performance of bistable energy harvesters using auxiliary magnet oscillators
(2018)Recently, an emerging energy harvesting technology has been considered as a potential alternative to chemical batteries for self-powered electronic devices. Energy harvesting is a process to capture ambient energy sources, ... -
The mechanism of resistance to conjugated oligoelectrolytes in enterococcus faecalis
(2018)The growing problem of antibiotic resistance in bacteria, along with the dearth of new antibiotics, has led to the search for alternative antimicrobial therapeutic agents. Since the primary reason for the quest for novel ... -
Combating adversaries in network-structured security domains
(2018)Game theoretic models of security, and associated computational methods, have emerged as critical components of security posture across a broad array of domains, including airport security and coast guard. However, the ... -
3D printing of feed channel spacers for spiral wound membrane modules
(2018)Research in the field of 3D printing and water industry, in particular, on the fabrication and evaluation of feed spacers produced via 3D printing, rapid prototyping or additive manufacturing (AM) techniques is presented ... -
Large scale strategic decision making in multi-agent systems
(2018)With the rapid development over the recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) technologies (e.g., machine learning, data mining and multi-agent systems) are becoming more and more popular among large companies and ... -
Electric vehicle charging station placement and management
(2018)Due to the world’s shortage of fossil fuels and the serious environmental pollution from burning them, seeking alternative energy has become a crucial topic of research. Transportation is one of the main consumers of energy ... -
Engineering carrier dynamics in lead halide perovskites
(2018)Organic-inorganic hybrid perovskites have attracted immense attention primarily due to its outstanding photovoltaic and light emission properties. Specifically, certified power conversion efficiencies exceeding 20 % have ... -
Bioabsorbable radiopaque water responsive shape memory polymer-hydrogel composite device for temporary vascular occlusion in liver cancer treatment
(2018)Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the second most reason of cancer related death worldwide (approximately 800,000 deaths globally per annum). Whilst the surgery is the only curative way, only 10% of primary and metastatic ... -
Lubrication mechanisms in offshore wind turbines
(2018)Wind turbine technology is at the forefront of the renewable energy mix. With the subsidy scenario changing in the UK and incessant push for coal, wind turbine technology is still holding strong. The price of offshore wind ...
