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M cell targeting engineered biomaterials for effective vaccination
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)Vaccines are one of the greatest medical interventions of all time and have been successful in controlling and eliminating a myriad of diseases over the past two centuries. Among several vaccination strategies, mucosal ... -
Machine learning based photovoltaics (PV) power prediction using different environmental parameters of Qatar
( MDPI AG , 2019 , Article)Photovoltaics (PV) output power is highly sensitive to many environmental parameters and the power produced by the PV systems is significantly affected by the harsh environments. The annual PV power density of around 2000 ... -
Machine learning driven intelligent and self adaptive system for traffic management in smart cities
( Springer , 2022 , Article)Traffic congestion is becoming a serious problem with the large number of vehicle on the roads. In the traditional traffic control system, the timing of the green light is adjusted regardless of the average traffic rate ... -
Magnetic nanocatalysts as multifunctional platforms in cancer therapy through the synthesis of anticancer drugs and facilitated Fenton reaction
( Elsevier B.V. , 2021 , Article)Background: Heterocyclic compounds have always been used as a core portion in the development of anticancer drugs. However, there is a pressing need for developing inexpensive and simple alternatives to high-cost and complex ... -
Magneto-electric effects on nonlocal nonlinear dynamic characteristics of imperfect multi-phase magneto-electro-elastic beams
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)This paper studies nonlinear dynamic characteristics of a nonlocal two-phase piezo-magnetic beam including geometric imperfections by considering piezoelectric reinforcement scheme. The piezoelectric reinforcement can cause ... -
Magnetorheological damper with external excitation for more efficient control of vehicles? dynamics
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2018 , Article)This article presents a new concept design for magnetorheological dampers, where the excitation circuit and magnetic field are applied from outside the magnetorheological chamber. This magnetorheological damper was designed ... -
Magnetorheological Elastomer (MRE) based torsional vibration isolator for application in a prototype drilling shaft
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Magnetorheological Elastomer (MRE) is a type of smart composite material consisting of a polymer matrix embedded with ferromagnetic particles. In the presence of an external magnetic field, its mechanical properties, such ... -
Magnetorheological Elastomer based torsional vibration isolator for application in a prototype drilling shaft
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2022 , Article)Smart materials properties are altered using external stimuli such as temperature, pressure and magnetic field. Magnetorheological Elastomer (MRE) is a type of smart composite material consisting of a polymer matrix embedded ... -
MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL ELASTOMER-BASED FLEXIBLE COUPLING FOR TORSIONAL VIBRATION ISOLATION
( Society of Acoustics , 2022 , Conference Paper)Employing vibration isolation can avoid the detrimental effects of unattenuated torsional vibrations on rotary mechanical equipment. Semi-active vibration isolators can effectively reduce the vibration levels in mechanical ... -
Magnetorheological elastomer-based variable stiffness flexible coupling for vibration isolation
( Canadian Science Publishing , 2021 , Article)Rotating mechanical equipment such as pumps and motors can suffer from unattenuated torsional vibration. The causes of such vibration range from imbalance within the rotating system to misalignment, or even operating at ... -
Malicious uav detection using integrated audio and visual features for public safety applications
( MDPI AG , 2020 , Article)Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have become popular in surveillance, security, and remote monitoring. However, they also pose serious security threats to public privacy. The timely detection of a malicious drone is currently ... -
Managing uncertain inventory in supply chain with neural network and radio frequency identification (RFID)
( IGI Global , 2011 , Book chapter)Demand uncertainty leads to fluctuations in inventory position at each echelon of a supply chain causing bullwhip effect, which can lead to significant cost and loss of efficiency and waste of resources. One of the aspects ... -
Material dependence of national energy development plans: The case for Turkey and United Kingdom
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)Due to growing production and consumption worldwide, the energy demand is increasing rapidly, which puts additional burdens on the world's scarce natural resources. Therefore, there is a need for efficient use of scarce ... -
Material footprint of electric vehicles: A multiregional life cycle assessment
( Elsevier , 2019 , Article)Most of the global multiregional studies have looked at material footprint (MF) of either a nation or a region. A product-specific MF analysis, particularly when it comes to Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFVs), carried out ... -
Materials and design issues for military helmets - Chapter 6
( Woodhead Publishing , 2012 , Book chapter)Abstract: As weaponry technology has advanced, the ballistic threat to humans has increased significantly. As well as the military, civilians who are exposed to these threats as part of their everyday work require adequate ... -
Mathematical model for thin-walled corrugated tube under axial compression
( EDP Sciences , 2016 , Conference Paper)In this research, theoretical investigation of corrugated aluminum tubes is performed to predicting the energy absorption characteristics. Aim to deform plastic tubes in predetermined intervals, corrugations are introduced ... -
Measurements of Elastic Properties of Biological Hydrogels using Atomic Force Microscopy
( Institute of Physics Publishing , 2020 , Conference Paper)Biological hydrogels are widely used as extracellular environment for encapsulating and growing cells. Mechanical properties of hydrogels can influence cell function, mechanotransduction and cellular behavior such as growth, ... -
Measurements of laminar flame speeds of alternative gaseous fuel mixtures
( American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) , 2015 , Article)Global warming and the ever increasing emission levels of combustion engines have forced the engine manufacturers to look for alternative fuels for high engine performance and low emissions. Gaseous fuel mixtures such as ... -
Measurements of Laminar Flame Speeds of Gas-to-Liquid-Diesel Fuel Blends
( American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) , 2016 , Article)This work investigates the laminar flame speed, SN, of gas-to-liquid (GTL) fuel and its 50-50% by volume blends with conventional diesel, in a cylindrical bomb capable of measuring SN at different initial temperatures and ... -
Measuring sustainability, resilience and livability performance of European smart cities: A novel fuzzy expert-based multi-criteria decision support model
( Elsevier Ltd , 2023 , Article)Cities of the 21st century are buffeted with challenges, leaving potentially serious consequences on the future of urban living. Smartening development in cities has reinvented hopes of melting down predicaments in the ...