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Finite element modelling and characterization of 3D cellular microstructures for the design of a cementless biomimetic porous hip stem
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2018 , Article)
Titanium porous cellular microstructures are commonly used in bone mimetic implants. The orientations of the internal strut architectures of these microstructures affect the mechanical performance under various loads; ...
Fabrication and characterization of size-selected Cu nanoclusters using a magnetron sputtering source
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2018 , Article)
Copper nanoclusters are used widely in applications such as glucose and gas sensors. A physical method is used to produce copper nanoclusters utilizing an ultra-high vacuum (UHV) system. Using a quadrupole mass filter ...
Expression of sperm PLC? and clinical outcomes of ICSI-AOA in men affected by globozoospermia due to DPY19L2 deletion
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2018 , Article)
Globozoospermia is characterized by the presence of 100% acrosomeless round-headed spermatozoa in an ejaculate. Failed fertilization after intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is commonly reported for globozoospermic ...
An optimal two-bout strategy with phase change material cooling vests to improve comfort in hot environment
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2018 , Article)
Cooling vests incorporating phase change material (PCM) packets are used to improve comfort of workers in hot environments. This work aims to investigate by modeling and experimentation the effect of dividing the working ...
The role of statistics in data-centric engineering
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2018 , Article)
We explore the role of statistics for Big Data analysis arising from the emerging field of Data-Centric Engineering. Using examples related to sensor-instrumented bridges, we highlight a number of issues and challenges. ...
Teaching Plyometric Drills to Children: A Skill Theme Approach: Editor: Ferman Konukman
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Routledge
, 2018 , Article)
Considering the concerns that exist related to the risks and effectiveness of the plyometric training for children, the purpose of this article is to provide practical and developmentally appropriate teaching guidelines ...
Potential use of solar photocatalytic oxidation in removing emerging pharmaceuticals from wastewater: A pilot plant study
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2018 , Article)
A pilot plant was used to evaluate the potential of solar photocatalytic processes in the treatment of wastewater containing emerging contaminates. Four groups of commonly used pharmaceuticals (antibiotics, estrogens, ...
Solar driven two-step CH4 reforming and H2O splitting using Al2O3 for Co-production of Al, syngas, and H2
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2018 , Article)
The thermodynamic equilibrium and efficiency analysis of the solar-driven Al2O3-based CH4 reforming and H2O splitting process is performed in two sections: (1) Al and syngas producing open process (AS), and (2) Al, syngas, ...
Transition metal doped ceria for solar thermochemical fuel production
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2018 , Article)
In this paper, the effect of doping of transition metal cations on thermal reduction and CO2 splitting ability of Ce0.9M0.1O2−δ materials (where, M = Ni, Zn, Mn, Fe, Cu, Cr, Co, Zr) is investigated by performing multiple ...
Mathematical modeling, simulation and optimization of solar thermal powered Encontech engine for desalination
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2018 , Article)
This paper investigates a solar driven external combustion and regenerative engine, which can be used for desalination of seawater by using gaseous working fluids. The effect of operating and design parameters on engine ...