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Miniaturization of features in microfluidic paper-based analytical devices for user-friendly testing and diagnosis using small sample volumes
(2019-04-01)
Microfluidic paper-based analytical devices (µPADs) are a promising platform for analytical testing, particularly for medical diagnosis. One of the main advantages of µPADs is the capacity for inexpensive, portable and ...
Pushing the limits of traditional unsupervised learning
(2018-08-01)
Unsupervised learning has important applications in extremely large data settings such as in medical, biological, social, and environmental data. Typically in these settings, copious amounts of data are collected, with the ...
Design and optimization of dielectric resonator antenna arrays based on substrate integrated waveguide technology for millimeter-wave applications
(2016-05-01)
With the lower frequency bands heavily crowded, the millimeter wave (MMW) frequency band has attracted a lot of attention, offering a wide range of applications. It also introduces new challenges to the research community. ...
Experimental investigation and modeling of integrated tri-generation systems.
(2013-09-01)
Energy demand in the world is increasing with population growth and higher living standards. Today, the need for energy requires a focus on renewable sources without abandoning fossil fuels. Efficient use of energy is one ...
Analysis, assessment and optimization of integrated solar energy systems for multigeneration
(2014-12-01)
The extensive usage of fossil fuel in most of human activities has led to the undesirable effects on the environment starting from global warming and greenhouse effects to the climate changes, acid rain and others. Renewable ...
Kinetics and transport phenomena in the chemical decomposition of copper oxychloride in the thermochemical Cu-CI Cycle
(2012-04-01)
The thermochemical copper-chlorine (Cu-Cl) cycle for hydrogen production
includes three chemical reactions of hydrolysis, decomposition and electrolysis. The
decomposition of copper oxychloride establishes the high-temperature ...
Modeling, analysis and optimization of integrated energy systems for multigeneration purposes
(2013-08-01)
Energy use is directly linked to well-being and prosperity across the world. Meeting the growing demand for energy in a safe and environmentally responsible manner is an important challenge. There are around seven billion ...
Multi-dimensional modeling of transient transport phenomena in molten carbonate fuel cells
(2012-06-01)
Molten carbonate fuel cells (MCFCs) have become an attractive emerging technology for
stationary co-generation of heat and power. From a technical perspective, dynamic operation has
a significant effect on the fuel cell ...
Intelligent fault diagnosis of gearboxes and its applications on wind turbines
(2013-02-01)
The development of condition monitoring and fault diagnosis systems for wind turbines has received considerable attention in recent years. With wind playing an increasing part in Canada’s electricity demand from renewable ...
Investigation of factors that influence coloration in polycarbonate based compounded plastics
(2015-08-01)
Consistently producing compounded plastics in the correct colour without making
adjustments of the colour formulation or the processing conditions is very challenging for
coloured plastics manufacturers. Conversely, the ...