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Yarce Botero, A. (author)When considering air quality, notably in South America, it seems that we are falling behind more developed regions in exacerbating the issue. This shortfall serves not just as observation, but as a warning, as air quality problems here are rapidly escalating. Nevertheless, by examining how other countries have addressed similar issues, we can...doctoral thesis 2024
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Sood, A. (author), Schimmel, Jim (author), Bosman, Marko (author), Goulas, Constantinos (author), Popovich, V. (author), Hermans, M.J.M. (author)The binary Fe–Ni system offers alloys with notably low linear coefficients of thermal expansion (CTE), contingent upon their Ni content. In this respect twin-wire arc additive manufacturing (T-WAAM) presents the opportunity of in-situ alloying through the simultaneous feeding of two metal wires into a weld pool to obtain desired alloy...journal article 2024
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Long, Jianjun (author), Wei, Xuejiao (author), Dong, Yiting (author), Cheng, Xixi (author), Li, Hao (author), Xu, X. (author), Zhu, Minhao (author)A systematic experimental investigation concerning the fretting-induced tribo-chemical state and its effect on the fretting wear behavior of titanium alloys under the vacuum atmospheres (4 × 10<sup>–3</sup> Pa and 4 × 10<sup>–1</sup> Pa) in different fretting regimes is reported. An in situ XPS analysis tester was developed to capture the...journal article 2024
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van den Hoven, Kim (author), Grashof-Bokdam, Carla J. (author), Slim, Pieter A. (author), Wentholt, Ludolph (author), Peeters, Patrik (author), Depreiter, Davy (author), Koelewijn, André R. (author), Stoorvogel, Marte M. (author), van den Berg, M. (author), Kroeze, Carolien (author), van Loon-Steensma, Jantsje M. (author)Coastal flood managers seek to anticipate future flood risk and as a result consider the adaptation of flood defences. Instead of crest heightening, dikes can be adapted to include hydrodynamic reducing vegetated foreshores to form a nature-based hybrid flood defence, for instance; at managed realignments. In this study we investigated the...journal article 2024
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Park, Junbeom (author), Dutta, Sarmila (author), Sun, Hongyu (author), Jo, Janghyun (author), Karanth, P. (author), Weber, Dieter (author), Tavabi, Amir H. (author), Durmus, Yasin Emre (author), Basak, Shibabrata (author)High energy density electrochemical systems such as metal batteries suffer from uncontrollable dendrite growth on cycling, which can severely compromise battery safety and longevity. This originates from the thermodynamic preference of metal nucleation on electrode surfaces, where obtaining the crucial information on metal deposits in terms...journal article 2024
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Felicita, M.P. (author), Pagella, G. (author), Ravenshorst, G.J.P. (author), Mirra, M. (author), van de Kuilen, J.W.G. (author)This case study explores the utilization of distributed fiber optic sensors (DFOS) in wooden foundation piles, for assessing and monitoring the stress distribution along their length. Three spruce and three pine foundation piles instrumented with DFOS were driven into the soil in a testing field in Amsterdam and axially loaded in compression....journal article 2024
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Angst, Ueli M. (author), Rossi, Emanuele (author), Boschmann Käthler, Carolina (author), Mannes, David (author), Trtik, Pavel (author), Elsener, Bernhard (author), Zhou, Z. (author), Strobl, Markus (author)The steel–concrete interface (SCI) is known to play a major role in corrosion of steel in concrete, but a fundamental understanding is still lacking. One reason is that concrete’s opacity complicates the study of internal processes. Here, we report on the application of bimodal X-ray and neutron microtomography as in-situ imaging techniques...journal article 2024
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Tott-Buswell, Jacques (author), Prendergast, Luke J. (author), Gavin, Kenneth (author)Monopiles are the most common Offshore Wind Turbine (OWT) foundations due to their simplicity in design, fabrication, and installation. However, large new-generation turbines have led to significant changes in monopile dimensions, necessitating extensive finite element analyses and ground investigations to meet design requirements. While Cone...journal article 2024
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Vasey, Lauren (author), Aejmelaeus-Lindström, Petrus (author), Jenny, David (author), Johns, Ryan Luke (author), Hurkxkens, Ilmar (author), Ming, Coralie (author), Hutter, Marco (author), Gramazio, Fabio (author), Kohler, Matthias (author)In situ robotic construction is a type of construction where mobile robotic systems build directly on the building site. To enable on-site navigation, industrial robots can be integrated with mobile bases, while mobile, high-payload construction machines can be adapted for autonomous operation. With parallel advances in sensor processing, these...book chapter 2024
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Calabrese, G.C. (author), Hidding, A.J. (author), Bier, H.H. (author)This chapter presents a review of cementless materials for 3D printing, with a specific emphasis on the utilization of volcanic ash in the context of a case study for off-Earth construction. As a highly promising alternative to traditional concrete, selected binders are investigated in relation to volcanic ash for the creation of an alternative...book chapter 2024
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van den Berg, M. (author), Rikkert, S.J.H. (author), Aarninkhof, S.G.J. (author), Labeur, R.J. (author)Coastal flood risk is expected to increase due to climate change and population<br/>growth. Much of our coastlines is protected by “grey” infrastructure such as a dike.<br/>Dike maintenance and strengthening requires ever increasing capital and space,<br/>putting their economic viability in question. To combat this trend, more<br/>sustainable...journal article 2024
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Zhang, Lujing (author), Hu, Yuchen (author), Li, Peng (author), Wei, Renke (author), Pang, Hongtao (author), de Kreuk, M.K. (author), Qu, Shen (author), Lam, K.L. (author), van der Meer, Walter (author), Liu, G. (author)This study assessed the evolution of wastewater systems during the rapid urbanization of Beijing, with special focuses on the carbon footprints and growing underground WWTPs (u-WWTPs). Specifically, the Bishui plant (in situ constructed u-WWTP) was assessed in detail regarding eco-environmental benefits. Our results showed that, the direct...journal article 2024
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Wasajja, H. (author)Biomass is predominantly the major source of energy in the global south. It is the readily available source of energy in global south and is used in rural energy households in the form of wood, charcoal and agricultural residues. However, biomass energy source is not utilised in the most efficient way and hence there is still a gap in achieving...doctoral thesis 2023
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Agarwal, Sovit (author)Increasing demands for composite structures and sustainability goals have resulted in the growth of thermoplastic polymer matrix composites and automated manufacturing technologies. The in-situ Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) manufacturing of thermoplastic prepreg tapes has the potential to provide a fast and cost-effective manufacturing...master thesis 2023
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Rapisarda, Claudio (author)Future Mars exploration missions require safe and controlled landing on the planet’s surface. Conventional entry, descent and landing (EDL) technologies, such as parachutes and rigid aeroshells, face limitations in meeting increasing demands for heavier payloads, harsher entry conditions, and desired landing locations due to their limited...master thesis 2023
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Mishra, Shantiswaroop (author)This report emphasizes the importance of implementing quality control methods in the production machines at HyET Solar for assessing the quality of deposited materials. The focus is on two key steps: the deposition of the front transparent conductive oxide (TCO) layer and the deposition of silicon layers. Models were developed to characterize...master thesis 2023
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Kortekaas, Joris (author)Huisman has introduced the Windfarm Installation Vessel as a complete solution to assemble and install offshore wind turbines at sea.<br/>Installing a floating wind turbine at sea brings two main challenges, the relative motions between the floating structures and the load transfer of the wind turbine.<br/>The proposed installation procedure...master thesis 2023
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Ariëns, M.I. (author)Hydrogen gas is an essential reagent in numerous industrial processes including ammonia synthesis. Ammonia is a key intermediate in the synthesis of nitrogen-based fertilisers, e.g. nitrates and urea. According to recent estimates (2008), approximately half of the world population is fed by nitrogen-based fertilisers of synthetic origin....doctoral thesis 2023
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Bergman, Gil (author), Ballas, Elad (author), Gao, Qiang (author), Nimkar, Amey (author), Gavriel, Bar (author), Levi, Mikhael D. (author), Sharon, Daniel (author), Malchik, Fyodor (author), Wang, Xuehang (author)The discovery of the Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub>x</sub> compounds (MXenes) a decade ago opened new research directions and valuable opportunities for high-rate energy storage applications. The unique ability of the MXenes to host various mono- and multivalent cations and their high stability in different electrolyte environments...review 2023
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Sattari, R. (author), van Zeijl, H.W. (author), Zhang, Kouchi (author)Wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductor technologies enable significant progress in the emergence of power modules. Power cycling at elevated temperatures causes crack or delamination failure, especially at the die-attached bonded interface in the long term. Therefore, the in-situ reliability investigation of power modules, materials, and...conference paper 2023