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A framework for efficient isogeometric computations of phase-field brittle fracture in multipatch shell structures
(2020)Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and EngineeringWe present a computational framework for applying the phase-field approach to brittle fracture efficiently to complex shell structures. The momentum and phase-field equations are solved in a staggered scheme using isogeometric Kirchhoff–Love shell analysis for the structural part and isogeometric second- and fourth-order phase-field formulations for the brittle fracture part. For the application to complex multipatch structures, we propose ...Journal Article -
Composition of arthropod species assemblages in Bt-expressing and near isogenic eggplants in experimental fields
(2007)Environmental EntomologyJournal 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 -
anNET: a tool for network-embedded thermodynamic analysis of quantitative metabolome data
(2008)BMC BioinformaticsBackground Compared to other omics techniques, quantitative metabolomics is still at its infancy. Complex sample preparation and analytical procedures render exact quantification extremely difficult. Furthermore, not only the actual measurement but also the subsequent interpretation of quantitative metabolome data to obtain mechanistic insights is still lacking behind the current expectations. Recently, the method of network-embedded ...Journal Article -
Fe(II) interaction with cement phases: Method development, wet chemical studies and X-ray absorption spectroscopy
(2021)Journal of Colloid and Interface ScienceFe(II) interaction with cement phases was studied by means of co-precipitation and sorption experiments in combination with X-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS) spectroscopy. Oxidation of Fe(II) was fast in alkaline conditions and therefore, a methodology was developed which allowed Fe(II) to be stabilised in the sorption experiments and to prepare samples for spectroscopy. X-ray diffraction (XRD) of the co-precipitation samples showed ...Journal Article -
Design and Application of Mini‐libraries of the miRNA Probes for an Efficient and Versatile miRNA‐mRNA Cross‐linking
(2021)Chemistry - A European JournalMicroRNAs constitute a class of endogenous, non-coding RNAs that influence various processes within the cell. By base-pairing to partially-complementary sites located in the 3’ untranslated region of target messenger RNAs, microRNAs participate in post-transcriptional regulation of the majority of human protein-coding genes. Their dysregulation has been related to many pathological processes and diseases. Thus, an in-depth understanding ...Journal Article -
District heat network extension to decarbonise building stock: A bottom-up agent-based approach
(2020)Applied EnergyJournal Article -
Basement v3: a modular freeware for river process modelling over multiple computational backends
(2021)Environmental Modelling & SoftwareModelling river physical processes is of critical importance for flood protection, river management and restoration of riverine environments. Developments in algorithms and computational power have led to a wider spread of river simulation tools. However, the use of two-dimensional models can still be hindered by complexity in the setup and the high computational costs. Here we present the freeware basement version 3, a flexible tool for ...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