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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, ... -
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, ... -
Highly sensitive and reliable electrospun polyaniline nanofiber based biosensor as a robust platform for COX-2 enzyme detections
(Korean Fiber Society, 2019-05)Highly sensitive, reliable and practical detection of Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) as an important enzyme in pain biomarkers, inflammation, and cancer cell proliferation is of great importance. This study demonstrates the ... -
Rehabilitation engineering
(CRC Press, 1990)The purpose of this handbook is to bring together information on the special devices and associated systems which have been developed to assist the handicapped in living and vocational pursuits and in clinical use. This ... -
Pelvis kinematics assessment for improving far-side child protection positioned in a booster seat
(Taylor & Francis, 2019-05-24)The objective of this study is to demonstrate the modulation of pelvis kinematics on the improvement of child protection in a far-side impact scenario. Sled tests have been carried out employing Hybrid-III 6-year-old ... -
Characterisation and modelling the strength of EHSS steel grade spot weld for automotive joints and its application for frontal impact load-case
(Taylor & Francis, 2019-01-02)Ever increasing requirements regarding automotive safety have led to major innovations in the field of crash safety. With a greater emphasis placed on weight reduction, the ground vehicle industry has increased the use of ... -
Sustainable and green manufacturing options of fiber reinforce composites
(Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX), 2018-10)Because of the major benefits of carbon fiber reinforced composites (CFRC), including strength-to-weight ratio (light weight), superior mechanical properties, prolonged service life, low maintenance, and high corrosion, ... -
Post-growing CNTs on CNT wires to study the physical property changes
(Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX), 2018-10)Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) possess the huge potential in becoming a viable replacement for materials in a wide variety of mechanical, electrical and thermal applications. CNT wires (yarns) made of individual CNTs are able to ...
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