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Alakhramsing, S. (author), Van Ostayen, R.A.J. (author), Eling, R.P.T. (author)Accurate prediction of cavitation is an important feature in hydrodynamic bearing modeling. Especially for thermo-hydrodynamic modeling, it is crucial to use a mass-conservative cavitation algorithm. This paper introduces a new mass-conserving Reynolds cavitation algorithm, which provides fast convergence and easy implementation in finite...journal article 2015
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Bsat, S. (author), Yavari, S. (author), Munsch, M. (author), Valstar, E.R. (author), Zadpoor, A.A. (author)Advanced additive manufacturing techniques such as electron beam melting (EBM), can produce highly porous structures that resemble the mechanical properties and structure of native bone. However, for orthopaedic applications, such as joint prostheses or bone substitution, the surface must also be bio-functionalized to promote bone growth. In the...journal article 2015
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Chen, Q. (author), Jia, L. (author), Hutjes, R. (author), Menenti, M. (author)Most land surface models require information on aerodynamic roughness length and its temporal and spatial variability. This research presents a practical approach for determining the aerodynamic roughness length at fine temporal and spatial resolution over the landscape by combining remote sensing and ground measurements. The basic framework of...journal article 2015
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Qian, K. (author), Chan, E.H.W. (author), Khalid, A.G. (author)Delivering green building (GB) projects involve some activities that are atypical in comparison with conventional buildings. Such new activities are characterized by uncertainty, and they incur hidden costs that have not been expected nor are they readily appreciated among the stakeholders. This paper develops a typology and chronology to...journal article 2015
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Mitigation of Humic Acid Inhibition in Anaerobic Digestion of Cellulose by Addition of Various SaltsAzman, S. (author), Khadem, A.F. (author), Zeeman, G. (author), Van Lier, J.B. (author), Plugge, C.M. (author)Humic compounds are inhibitory to the anaerobic hydrolysis of cellulosic biomass. In this study, the impact of salt addition to mitigate the inhibitory effects of humic compounds was investigated. The experiment was conducted using batch tests to monitor the anaerobic hydrolysis of cellulose in the presence of humic acid. Sodium, potassium,...journal article 2015
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Valdesueiro Gonzalez, D. (author), Meesters, G.M.H. (author), Kreutzer, M.T. (author), Van Ommen, J.R. (author)We have deposited aluminium oxide films by atomic layer deposition on titanium oxide nanoparticles in a fluidized bed reactor at 27 ± 3 °C and atmospheric pressure. Working at room temperature allows coating heat-sensitive materials, while working at atmospheric pressure would simplify the scale-up of this process. We performed 4, 7 and 15...journal article 2015
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Pfeiffer, T.V. (author), Kedia, P. (author), Messing, M.E. (author), Valvo, M. (author), Schmidt-Ott, A. (author)This article introduces a continuous, gas-phase method for depositing thin metallic coatings onto (nano)particles using a type of physical vapor deposition (PVD) at ambient pressure and temperature. An aerosol of core particles is mixed with a metal vapor cloud formed by spark ablation by passing the aerosol through the spark zone using a hollow...journal article 2015
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Investigation of the mechanical behavior of biological tissues and biomaterials has been an active area of research for several decades. However, in recent years, the enthusiasm in understanding the mechanical behavior of biological tissues and biomaterials has increased significantly due to the development of novel biomaterials for new fields...book 2015
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Lindhoud, S. (author), Westphal, A.H. (author), Van Mierlo, C.P.M. (author), Visser, A.J.W.G. (author), Borst, J.W. (author)Uniform labeling of proteins with fluorescent donor and acceptor dyes with an equimolar ratio is paramount for accurate determination of Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET) efficiencies. In practice, however, the labeled protein population contains donor-labeled molecules that have no corresponding acceptor. These FRET-inactive donors...journal article 2014
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Dilner, D. (author), Lu, Q. (author), Mao, H. (author), Xu, W. (author), Van der Zwaag, S. (author), Selleby, M. (author)This paper demonstrates the use of a new model consisting of a genetic algorithm in combination with thermodynamic calculations and analytical process models to minimize the processing time during a vacuum degassing treatment of liquid steel. The model sets multiple simultaneous targets for final S, N, O, Si and Al levels and uses the total slag...journal article 2014
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Anella, F. (author), Danelon, C. (author)The “RNA world” and the “Lipid world” theories for the origin of cellular life are often considered incompatible due to the differences in the environmental conditions at which they can emerge. One obstacle resides in the conflicting requirements for divalent metal ions, in particular Mg2+, with respect to optimal ribozyme activity, fatty acid...journal article 2014
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Westsson, E.E. (author), Koper, G.J.M. (author)Nanometer-sized materials have significantly different chemical and physical properties compared to bulk material. However, these properties do not only depend on the elemental composition but also on the structure, shape, size and arrangement. Hence, it is not only of great importance to develop synthesis routes that enable control over the...journal article 2014
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Hedlund-de Witt, A. (author)The concept of sustainable development does not articulate what needs to be sustained, developed, or how, and is consequently intersubjective and intercultural. I therefore argue that it is essential to consider different worldviews when discussing sustainable development, and I offer broad, provisional suggestions as to how we can begin doing...journal article 2014
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Ghatkesar, M.K. (author), Perez Garza, H.H. (author), Heuck, F. (author), Staufer, U. (author)Advances in micro and nano fabrication technologies have enabled fabrication of smaller and more sensitive devices for applications not only in solid-state physics but also in medicine and biology. The demand for devices that can precisely transport material, specifically fluids are continuously increasing. Therefore, integration of various...journal article 2014
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Roupioz, L.F.S. (author), Nerry, F. (author), Jia, L. (author), Menenti, M. (author)Several methods currently exist to efficiently correct topographic effects on the radiance measured by satellites. Most of those methods use topographic information and satellite data at the same spatial resolution. In this study, the 30 m spatial resolution data of the Digital Elevation Model (DEM) from ASTER (Advanced Spaceborne Thermal...journal article 2014
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Bastiaanssen, W.G.M. (author), Karimi, P. (author), Rebelo, L.M. (author), Duan, Z. (author), Senay, G. (author), Muttuwatte, L. (author), Smakhtin, V. (author)The increasing competition for water resources requires a better understanding of flows, fluxes, stocks, and the services and benefits related to water consumption. This paper explains how public domain Earth Observation data based on Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS), Second Generation Meteosat (MSG), Tropical Rainfall...journal article 2014
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Li, J. (author), Menenti, M. (author), Mousivand, A. (author), Luthi, S.M. (author)Playas in endorheic basins are of environmental value and highly scientific because of their natural habitats of a wide variety of species and indicators for climatic changes and tectonic activities within continents. Remote sensing, due to its capability of acquiring repetitive data with synoptic coverage, provides a unique tool to monitor and...journal article 2014
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Nejadasl, F.K. (author), Linderbergh, R.C. (author)In this paper, we propose an automatic and sequential method for the registration of an image sequence of a road area without ignoring scene-induced motion. This method contributes to a larger work, aiming at vehicle tracking. A typical image sequence is recorded from a helicopter hovering above the freeway. The demand for automation is...journal article 2014
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Cheruiyot, E.K. (author), Mito, C. (author), Menenti, M. (author), Gorte, B.G.H. (author), Koenders, R. (author), Akdim, N. (author)Delineation of aquatic plants and estimation of its surface extent are crucial to the efficient control of its proliferation, and this information can be derived accurately with fine resolution remote sensing products. However, small swath and low observation frequency associated with them may be prohibitive for application to large water bodies...journal article 2014
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Muala, E. (author), Mohamed, Y.A. (author), Duan, Z. (author), Van der Zaag, P. (author)This paper presents the feasibility of estimating discharges from Roseires Reservoir (Sudan) for the period from 2002 to 2010 and Aswan High Dam/Lake Nasser (Egypt) for the periods 1999–2002 and 2005–2009 using satellite altimetry and imagery with limited in situ data. Discharges were computed using the water balance of the reservoirs. Rainfall...journal article 2014