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van Heijst, S.E. (author)Two-dimensional (2D) layered materials have attracted the interest of the scientific community following the discovery of graphene and its extraordinary properties. Of particular interest is a class of materials called transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs). The materials within this class were discovered to show similarly...doctoral thesis 2024
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van Silfhout, Niels (author)Tin/lead (Sn/Pb) iodide perovskites (PVKs) have emerged as promising absorber layer materials for high-efficiency tandem solar cells due to their low cost, high light absorption coefficients, and narrow band gaps. However, current solvent-based synthesis techniques offer poor scalability, in turn hindering commercialization.<br/><br/>This study...master thesis 2024
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León González, Gonzalo (author)Electronic interfaces, particularly microelectrode arrays (MEAs), are crucial for studying electrophysiological processes in the body, with applications ranging from implants to deep brain simulators. In neuroscience, they play a vital role in exploring neuronal cell distribution and behaviour, as well as disorders like epilepsy and Alzheimer’s...master thesis 2024
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Domingos de Azevedo Quadros, F. (author)Global passenger air traffic has doubled in the 13 years prior to 2019, and is expected to double again over the next 20 years or so. Growing demand for aviation is met by a corresponding increase in jet fuel being burned by aircraft, releasing multiple pollutants into the atmosphere. Besides disturbing the Earth’s radiative balance, these...doctoral thesis 2024
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Baaij, Thomas (author)This thesis report contains two papers. The first paper is a literature study on mechanisms, smart actuated materials and controllable joints. In this paper, several smart materials are identified and it is discussed how they can be embedded in different mechanisms. From this paper, it is concluded that fast-response smart material twisting...master thesis 2024
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Jan, A. (author), Chen, M. (author), Nijboer, Michiel (author), Luiten-Olieman, Mieke W.J. (author), Rietveld, L.C. (author), Heijman, Sebastiaan (author)Sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) is widely used for the chemical cleaning of fouled ultrafiltration (UF) membranes. Various studies performed on polymeric membranes demonstrate that long-term (>100 h) exposure to NaClO deteriorates the physicochemical properties of the membranes, leading to reduced performance and service life. However, the effect...journal article 2024
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Duval-Arnould, Aude (author), Bulot, Luc (author), Masrour, Moussa (author), Simmons, Mike (author), Bonnot, Alain (author), Charton, R.J.G. (author), Redfern, Jonathan (author), Schröder, Stefan (author)A major global marine transgression occurred during the Callovian to Early Kimmeridgian, which was interrupted locally by a hiatus during the Late Callovian to Early Oxfordian. The transgression may have been a major driver for extensive coral buildup development in the Oxfordian. The depositional hiatus may be related to a combination of...journal article 2024
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Andrade, D. G. (author), Tankova, T. (author), Zhu, C. (author), Branco, R. (author), da Silva, L. Simões (author), Rodrigues, D. M. (author)The use of 3D printed stainless steel requires a deep knowledge of its mechanical properties. This paper presents material characterisation of 316LSi austenitic stainless-steel coupons manufactured by CMT-WAAM, considering different deposition directions. The specimens were tested according to ISO 6892-1, the fractures surfaces were examined...journal article 2024
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Kamphorst, R. (author), Wanjari, Pratyush (author), Saedy, S. (author), van Dam, Julia F.K. (author), Thijssen, A. (author), Brüner, Philipp (author), Grehl, Thomas (author), Meesters, G.M.H. (author), van Ommen, J.R. (author)In this study, we investigated the wettability and agglomeration characteristics of polymer microspheres coated with low-temperature deposited SiO<sub>2</sub> in a fluidized bed atomic layer deposition (ALD) setup. Surface characterization revealed the presence of a significant amount of deposited Si-OH groups within the first cycles. A...journal article 2024
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Nijboer, Michiel (author), Jan, A. (author), Chen, M. (author), Batenburg, Kevin (author), Peper, Julia (author), Aarnink, Tom (author), Roozeboom, Fred (author), Kovalgin, Alexey (author), Nijmeijer, Arian (author), Luiten-Olieman, Mieke (author)Atomic layer deposition (ALD) is known for its unparalleled control over layer thickness and 3D conformality and could be the future technique of choice to tailor the pore size of ceramic nanofiltration membranes. However, a major challenge in tuning and functionalizing a multichannel ceramic membrane is posed by its large internal pore...journal article 2024
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Geronzi, Leonardo (author), Fanni, Benigno Marco (author), De Jong, Bart (author), Roest, G.T.H. (author), Kenjeres, S. (author), Celi, Simona (author), Biancolini, Marco Evangelos (author)The treatment for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease relies on forced inhalation of drug particles. Their distribution is essential for maximizing the outcomes. Patient-specific computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations can be used to optimize these therapies. In this regard, this study focuses on creating a parametric...journal article 2024
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Boukhoubza, Issam (author), Achehboune, Mohamed (author), Derkaoui, Issam (author), Apostol, Mariana Mihaela (author), Basyooni, Mohamed A. (author), Khenfouch, Mohammed (author), Nedelcu, Liviu (author), Enculescu, Ionut (author), Matei, Elena (author)In this work, a ZnO nanowires/graphene nanohybrid was synthesized by a three steps approach. Copper substrates were covered with graphene by chemical vapor deposition, further ZnO nanowires were electrochemically deposited on the as grown graphene on copper and finally a transfer process was employed for moving the heterostructure onto a...journal article 2024
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Mopon, M. (author), Mol, J.M.C. (author), Garcia, Santiago J. (author)Understanding how late an inhibitor can be released once corrosion initiated without compromising corrosion protection may help in developing more efficient anticorrosion coatings. We explored this idea through time-controlled Ce(NO<sub>3</sub>)<sub>3</sub> availability to AA2024-T3 immersed in 0.05 M NaCl. Ce(NO<sub>3</sub>)<sub>3</sub> was...journal article 2024
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Dunne, K.B.J. (author), Nittrouer, J. A. (author), Abolfazli, E. (author), Osborn, R. (author), Strom, K. B. (author)The riverine transport and deposition of mud is the primary agent of landscape construction and evolution in many fluvial and coastal environments. Previous efforts exploring this process have raised uncertainty regarding the effects of hydrodynamic and chemical controls on the transport and deposition of mud, and thus the constructions of...journal article 2024
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Belaid, Walid (author), Gezgin, Serap Yiğit (author), Basyooni, Mohamed A. (author), Eker, Yasin Ramazan (author), Kılıç, Hamdi Şükür (author)UV sensors hold significant promise for various applications in both military and civilian domains. However, achieving exceptional detectivity, responsivity, and rapid rise/decay times remains a notable challenge. In this study, we address this challenge by investigating the photodetection properties of CdS thin films and the influence of...journal article 2024
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de Buisonjé, David R. (author), Reijnders, T. (author), Cohen Rodrigues, Talia R. (author), Santhanam, Prabhakaran (author), Kowatsch, Tobias (author), Breeman, Linda D. (author), Janssen, Veronica R. (author), Kraaijenhagen, Roderik A. (author), Kemps, Hareld M.C. (author), Evers, A.W.M. (author)Background: Financial incentives are a promising tool to help people increase their physical activity, but they are expensive to provide. Deposit contracts are a type of financial incentive in which participants pledge their own money. However, low uptake is a crucial obstacle to the large-scale implementation of deposit contracts. Therefore,...journal article 2024
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Tang, Justine (author)The present study was designed to gain a deeper understanding of RTI control and Supply Chain Coordination, with a specific focus on the practical challenges experienced in the reverse logistics by asset-owner and asset-users. A case study at EPS - an RTI owner - is performed and a practical problem has been addressed with a design science and...master thesis 2023
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Ulyanov, Boris (author)Liquid crystalline polymers have recently attracted attention for their great tensile properties. However, their interlaminar fracture toughness is low. To solve this, toughening approaches inspired by Nature are applied, exploiting the shaping freedom of fused deposition modelling. Three approaches are studied: the matchstick approach, z...master thesis 2023
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Ashokkumar, Kartik (author)The advancements in the field of e-mobility today far outpace all prior projections, and the rate of progress is quick. Due to their high power density and energy density, Lithium-Ion Batteries (LIBs) have grown to be an increasingly appealing alternative for use in electric vehicles. However, over extended use, these batteries frequently...master thesis 2023
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Kunati, Nikhil (author)The primary objective of this study was to address the lack of understanding of the commercial- scale implementation of novel CO2 based carbon nanomaterial (CNM) production and its comparison with status quo CNM production processes using unsustainable fossil resources. To accomplish this objective, first, a literature review was performed on...master thesis 2023