Browsing Mechanical & Industrial Engineering by Type "Book chapter"
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A framework for developing innovative problem-solving and creativity skills for engineering undergraduates
( Springer International Publishing , 2015 , Book chapter)Background and Purpose Problem-solving and creativity skills are a set of skills that are highly looked for in today's engineers. Globalization and the rapid pace of technology growth, including awareness on sustainability, ... -
A free-slack-based genetic algorithm for the robotic cell problem with controllable processing times
( Springer New York LLC , 2016 , Book chapter)We present a novel genetic algorithm for the Robotic Cell Problem with controllable processing times. This challenging problem arises in an automated production cell that consists of m consecutive machines as well as a ... -
Advances in 4D Printing of Shape-Memory Materials: Current Status and Developments
( Springer International Publishing , 2022 , Book chapter)The next generation 3D printing is now termed as four-dimensional (4D) printing technology that involves the printing of complex geometries with smart materials. The rise of 4D technological developments leads to finding ... -
Biofluid proteomics and biomarkers in traumatic brain injury
( Humana Press Inc. , 2017 , Book chapter)Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by an external mechanical force, affecting millions of people worldwide. The disease course and prognosis are often unpredictable, and it can be challenging to ... -
Biomaterials in Tissue Engineering
( Wiley-VCH Verlag , 2016 , Book chapter)In the field of tissue engineering (TE), cells are recruited with scaffolds and soluble factors to make artificial tissues. The scaffolds aim to re-create the native extracellular matrix (ECM) for the cells in vitro, ... -
Cellular response to nanobiomaterials
( Elsevier , 2020 , Book chapter)The application of nanobiomaterials in biomedical field is rapidly processing, especially in the areas where conventional approaches have limited success. Cell fate is mainly influenced by interactions between cells and ... -
CHAPTER 4: Graphitic Carbon Nitride Nanostructures as Potent Catalysts for Water Splitting: Theoretical Insights
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2021 , Book chapter)The water-splitting reaction is a highly promising green and sustainable energy source. However, finding effective catalysts for both water reduction and oxidation is an unnerving challenge. Graphitic carbon nitride (gCN) ... -
Chitin-based nanomaterials
( Elsevier , 2021 , Book chapter)Chitin- and chitosan-based materials have been increasingly used in various scientific advancements specifically in the field of nanotechnology for their therapeutic potential. They are biopolymeric polysaccharides with ... -
CO2 transportation safety regulations and energy requirement
( Elsevier , 2022 , Book chapter)Carbon dioxide transportation from the capture point to the utilization or storage point plays a key function in carbon capture and storage systems. CO2 transportation modes (onshore pipelines, offshore pipelines, and ... -
Combination of Shape-Memory Polymers and Metal Alloys
( Springer International Publishing , 2022 , Book chapter)Stimuli-responsive metal alloys and polymers considerably varied their properties like mechanical, optical, electrical properties, and shape upon exposure to external conditions like temperature, light, electric field, ... -
Combined effect of global warming and buildings envelope on the performance of ground source heat pump systems
( Springer Link , 2014 , Book chapter)Heating and cooling systems as well as domestic hot water account for over 50 % of the world’s energy consumption. Due to their high thermal performance, ground source heat pump systems (GSHP) have been increasingly used ... -
Development and Characterization of New AZ41 and AZ51 Magnesium Alloys
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Effect of Ca Addition on the Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of AZ51/1.5 A12O3 Magnesium Nanocomposite
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Enhancing Tensile and Compressive Strength of AZ41 Magnesium Alloy by Adding Nano-Sized Al2O3
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Harnessing the Potential of Stem Cells from Different Sources for Tissue Engineering
( Wiley-VCH Verlag , 2016 , Book chapter)Recent advances in bioengineering and stem cell research have pushed tissue engineering to the forefront in countering the increasing demand for replacement of damaged tissues and organs. Stem cells from different sources ... -
Introduction of Biopolymer Composites: What to do in Electronics?
( Elsevier Inc. , 2017 , Book chapter)Environment friendly, biodegradable and nontoxic materials especially from renewable resources are attaining great levels of attention nowadays. Biopolymers contribute a very significant division of materials through which ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Mechanical Characterization of AA 6061-T6 MIG Welded Aluminum Alloys Using a Robotic Arm
( Trans Tech Publications Ltd , 2022 , Book chapter)Aluminum alloys are of particular interest in the design of lightweight structures in different applications. Accordingly, welding aluminum alloys (AA) is a critical issue; for example, welding defects could arise during ... -
Modeling ballistic impact on textile materials - Chapter 7
( Woodhead Publishing , 2011 , Book chapter)Abstract: Modeling the damage response of materials to ballistic impact has received a great deal of attention, with particular focus on its applications in the defense and aerospace industries. With the constant advances ...