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Si, F.T. (author)The direct utilization of sunlight is a critical energy source in a sustainable future. One of the options is to convert the solar energy into electricity using thin-film silicon-based solar cells (TFSSCs). Solar cells in a triple-junction configuration have exhibited the highest energy conversion efficiencies within the thin-film silicon...doctoral thesis 2017
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- Nguyen, V. H. (author), Besanger, Y. (author), Tran, Q. T. (author), Nguyen, T.L. (author), Boudinet, C. (author), Brandl, R. (author), Marten, F. (author), Markou, A. (author), Kotsampopoulos, Panos (author), van der Meer, A.A. (author), Guillo-Sansano, E. (author), Lauss, Georg (author), Strasser, Thomas (author), Heussen, K. (author) conference paper 2017
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Poelman, R. (author)This thesis is concerned with the creation of a hard- and software artifact that allows professionals to collaborate in a digitally augmented physical space, otherwise known as meditated reality or physical computing. On-premise professionals are supported with sensors and human computer interaction capabilities while freely walking around. A...doctoral thesis 2017
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Bedir, M. (author)Much is known about the increasing levels of energy consumption and environmental decay caused by the built environment. Also, more and more attention is shown to the energy consumption of dwellings, from the early design stage until the occupants start living in them. The increasing complexity of building technologies, the occupants’...doctoral thesis 2017
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Bellos, Vasilis (author), Kourtis, Ioannis M. (author), Moreno Rodenas, A. (author), Tsihrintzis, Vassilios A. (author)A methodology is presented which can be used in the evaluation of parametric uncertainty in urban flooding simulation. Due to the fact that such simulations are time consuming, the following methodology is proposed: (a) simplification of the description of the physical process; (b) derivation of a training data set; (c) development of a data...journal article 2017
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- Newcamp, Jeffrey (author) journal article 2017
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van Emmerik, T.H.M. (author)Vegetation is a crucial part of the water and carbon cycle. Through photosynthesis carbon is assimilated for biomass production, and oxygen is released into the atmosphere. During this process, water is transpired through the stomata, and is redistributed in the plant. Transpired water is refilled by uptake of water from the root zone in the...doctoral thesis 2017
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Guatame-Garcia, Adriana (author), Buxton, M.W.N. (author)Diatomaceous Earth (DE) is commonly used in the industry for the manufacturing of filters, where diatomite is preferred due to its low chemical reactivity and high porosity. Diatomite deposits with major amounts of mineral impurities, such as carbonates, present a problem in the production DE. In this study, samples from a diatomite deposit with...conference paper 2017
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Pereira, Luis (author)Extraordinary actions such as blast loadings and high velocity impact are rare, but usually have devastating effects. Thus, making critical infrastructures, such as military and governmental facilities, power-plants, dams, bridges, hospitals, etc., more resilient against these hazards is one of the best ways to protect ourselves and our...doctoral thesis 2017
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Yagob Mohamed, T.I. (author), Bode, P. (author), van de Wiel, A. (author), Ismail, Fadwa (author), Wolterbeek, H.T. (author)Iron deficiency anaemia is a major health problem worldwide, but may be complicated in underdeveloped nations by deficiencies of other micronutrients with consequences for adequate treatment. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 2 billion people – over 30% of the world’s population – are anaemic, approximately 50% of cases of...journal article 2017
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Liu, C. (author), Malladi, S.R.K. (author), Xu, Q. (author), Chen, Jianghua (author), Tichelaar, F.D. (author), Zhuge, Xiaodong (author), Zandbergen, H.W. (author)Age-hardening in Al alloys has been used for over a century to improve its mechanical properties. However, the lack of direct observation limits our understanding of the dynamic nature of the evolution of nanoprecipitates during age-hardening. Using in-situ (scanning) transmission electron microscopy (S/TEM) while heating an Al-Cu alloy, we...journal article 2017
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Modai-Snir, T. (author), van Ham, M. (author)Many studies of urban and neighbourhood change investigate changes in the relative positions of neighbourhoods within an urban region, without looking at the underlying processes. Often, changes in socio-spatial structures reflect intensifying socio-spatial divisions caused by both increasing inequality and urban development processes. This...working paper 2017
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- Fendel, E.M. (author), Dubbeling, D.J. (author) journal article 2017
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Perçin, M. (author), Vanierschot, M. (author), van Oudheusden, B.W. (author)In this paper, we investigate the flow structures and pressure fields of a free annular swirling jet flow undergoing vortex breakdown. The flow field is analyzed by means of time-resolved tomographic particle image velocimetry measurements, which enable the reconstruction of the three-dimensional time-resolved pressure fields using the...journal article 2017
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Hedman, L.K. (author), van Ham, M. (author), Tammaru, T. (author)The literature on intergenerational contextual mobility has shown that neighbourhood status is partly "inherited" from parents to children where children who spend their childhood in deprived neighbourhoods are more likely to live in such neighbourhoods also as adults. It has been suggested that such transmission of neighbourhood status also is...working paper 2017
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Venselaar, M.H. (author)This book is about work floor experiences of professionals at work floors of housing organizations in The Netherlands in their attempts to apply supply chain partnering. I did not only choose this topic because of its academic and practical relevance. The choices I made, and the personal motivation behind those choices say a lot about what has...doctoral thesis 2017
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Ngene, Peter (author), Longo, Alessandro (author), Mooij, L.P.A. (author), Bras, Wim (author), Dam, B. (author)Hydrogen is a key element in the energy transition. Hydrogen-metal systems have been studied for various energy-related applications, e.g., for their use in reversible hydrogen storage, catalysis, hydrogen sensing, and rechargeable batteries. These applications depend strongly on the thermodynamics of the metal-hydrogen system. Therefore,...journal article 2017
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Morales Napoles, O. (author), Paprotny, D. (author), Worm, D (author), Abspoel-Bukman, L (author), Courage, W (author)In this paper two methodologies are investigated that contribute to better assessment of risks related to extreme rainfall events. Firstly, one-parameter bivariate copulas are used to analyze rain gauge data in the Netherlands. Out of three models considered, the Gumbel copula, which indicates upper tail dependence, represents the data most...journal article 2017
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Jaeger, W.S. (author), Morales Napoles, O. (author)Stochastic descriptions and simulations of oceanographic variables are essential for coastal and marine engineering applications. In the past decade, copula-based approaches have become increasingly popular for estimating the multivariate distribution of some variables at the peak of a storm along with its duration. The modeling of the storm...journal article 2017
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Rezaeiha, Abdolrahim (author), Balbino dos Santos Pereira, R. (author), Kotsonis, M. (author)Unsteady loads are a major limiting factor for further upscaling of HAWTs considering the high costs associated to strict structural requirements. Alleviation of these unsteady loads on HAWT blades, e.g. using active flow control (AFC), is of high importance. In order to devise effective AFC methods, the unsteady loading sources need to be...journal article 2017