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Upper limb rehabilitation and mobility assistance using robotic devices: a review
(ASME, 2019-11-25)This study is aimed at reviewing the various literature on the robot-based rehabilitation and the associated technical issues, augmentation, utilization, and safeties. During recent years, Biorobotics and Collaborative ... -
Experimental and numerical investigation of residual stress stiffening influence on dynamic response of welded structures
(ASME, 2019-11-25)This paper presents the study of welding residual stress-stiffening effect on the dynamic responses and vibrational parameters of welded aluminum parts through an experimental modal analysis and Center Hole Drilling (CHD) ... -
Investigating MTX-Loaded magnetic nanocomposite particles for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
(Elsevier B.V., 2020-04-01)Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that initially leads to inflammation in the lining of a joint and other parts of the body, then progresses and causes deformity. It occurs when the immune system ... -
Biomimetic electrospun nanocomposite fibers from recycled polystyrene foams exhibiting superhydrophobicity
(Springer Nature, 2019-10-30)The production of various plastic wastes is increasing day by day and has become a growing concern to the serious environmental challenges. This type of waste is rarely resolved by microorganisms; hence, the recycling to ... -
Electrospun nanofibers: preparation, characterization and atmospheric fog capturing capabilities
(Springer Nature, 2019-10)This study was aimed at enhancing the capability of electrospun nanofiber mats to convert atmospheric fog into fresh water effectively. The demand for clean water has been increasing worldwide, and this problem can be ... -
Preparation and characterization of KOH-treated electrospun nanofiber mats as electrodes for iron-based redox-flow batteries
(Elsevier Ltd, 2020-02)A series of electrospun nanofiber mats have been fabricated from polyacrylonitrile (PAN) precursor, followed by treatments with pyrolytic heat and KOH solutions. The heat & KOH-treated electrospun nanofiber mats were ... -
Advanced nanomaterials and nanotechnologies for solar energy
(Hindawi Limited, 2019)As the world faces serious energy challenges, the development and implementation of renewable energy technologies become increasingly important. Solar energy resource dwarfs all other renewable and fossil-based energy ... -
Investigating the effects of surface treatments on adhesion properties of protective coatings on carbon fiber-reinforced composite laminates
(Elsevier B.V., 2019-12-25)A composite material is one of the most vital attributes in the manufacturing of aerospace and wind turbine structures. In order to protect composite surfaces against environmental influences (e.g., ultraviolet [UV] light, ... -
Numerical modeling of thermal distribution in polymer reinforced solid state electrolyte in lithium ion batteries
(Wichita State University, 2019-07)The capability of lithium-ion batteries to dissipate internal heat generation is critical to performance and safe operation. Limiting the interface temperatures between the solid-state electrolyte and the polymer separator ... -
Statics and dynamics of electrostatic microactuators in viscous dielectric media
(Wichita State University, 2019-07)The main objective of this thesis is to develop a mathematical model to characterize the static and dynamic behavior of a curved electrode electrostatic micro-actuator operating in an underwater environment. Such an actuation ... -
Integration of human factors with energy optimization during trajectory planning of human-robot co-lifting and manipulation task
(Wichita State University, 2019-07)This study presents the integration of human physiological parameter and robot energy in the trajectory planning to maintain safety and efficiency in human-robot cooperation (HRC). The focus application is a co-lifting and ... -
Activated carbon as an inexpensive alternative for counter electrode in dye sensitized solar cells
(Wichita State University, 2019-07)Dye Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs) have attracted a lot of attention from solar industries because of the low cost and high efficiency to convert energy from photo-to-electric. DSSCs mainly consist three parts, photoelectrodes ... -
A critical review of high-temperature reversible thermochemical energy storage systems
(Elsevier, 2019-11-15)Thermal energy storage promises to be cheaper, with significantly lesser environmental encroachment, compared to electrical energy storage in batteries. Among all thermal energy storage systems, thermochemical energy storage ... -
Performance analysis of impact-damaged laminate composite structures for quality assurance
(Springer Nature, 2019-08)Composite materials are gradually replacing metals and other materials and are being used in almost all industries with a wide range of product streams. As the requirements for composite structures for aerospace, automobile, ... -
Briquetting grass and tree leaf biomass for sustainable production of future fuels
(Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2019-06-27)Biomass plays an important role in meeting the increasing global energy demand. Naturally grown grass and tree leaves are abundant and provide an inexpensive source of biomass. The handling and transportation of collected ... -
Investigating the effects of process parameters on microalgae growth, lipid extraction, and stable nanoemulsion productions
(Elsevier B.V., 2019-10-01)Microalgae, Spirulina platensis, of the class Cyanobacteria, was produced in a 10-gallon tank using starter mix under simulated sunlight. Dried microalgae were frozen at –40 C for three days to stress the microalgae to ... -
Dynamics of a parallel-plate electrostatic actuator in viscous dielectric media
(Elsevier, 2019-08-15)Understanding the dynamics of a parallel-plate electrostatic actuator, that is, the complex temporal interactions between the mechanical and electrostatic nonlinearities will help optimize the actuator performance for ... -
Investigating the effects of surface superhydrophobicity on moisture ingression of nanofiber-reinforced bio-composite structures
(Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2019-06-08)Superhydrophobic coatings have been involved in many industrial applications because they exhibit high water repellency. These coatings can usually improve the surface properties of materials by reducing corrosion, adhesion, ... -
Sensitivity analysis of factors influencing the head injury criteria evaluation using computational simulations with a free-motion headform model
(Wichita State University, 2019-05)In aviation and automotive crash scenarios, head injuries are the most severe and fatal type among all the injuries incurred to the occupants. Head injuries typically occur when the head of the occupant comes in to contact ... -
Three-dimensional structured superhydrophobic electrospun nanofiber mats for environmental remediations
(Wichita State University, 2019-05)This research is focused on the production of nanofibers from the electrospinning process with and without a Teflon™ emulsion. Research on superhydrophobic surfaces and its applications in different fields has garnered ...
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