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Chan, Kou Wai (author)In July 2021, an extraordinary precipitation led to severe flooding across Europe, particularly affecting South Limburg in the Netherlands, causing significant damage. In response, the Dutch government is seeking methods and new ways to mitigate the effects of future flash floods. Consequently, Waterschap Limburg (Limburg Water Board) initiated...master thesis 2024
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Menger, Dehlia (author)Soft robots, characterised by compliant mechanisms (CMs) made from low-stiffness materials, offer improved adaptability compared to traditional, rigid robots. These CMs are often actuated by pressure loads. Moreover, soft robots provide new possibilities in the area of robotics. They can be used in search and rescue and interact safely in...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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Hladczuk, N.A. (author), van den IJssel, J.A.A. (author), Kodikara, T. (author), Siemes, C. (author), Visser, P.N.A.M. (author)Uncertainties in radiation pressure modelling play a significant role in the thermospheric density and crosswind observations derived from the GRACE-FO accelerometer, especially during low solar activity. Under such conditions, the radiation pressure acceleration matches the magnitude of the aerodynamic acceleration along the track and...journal article 2024
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Bleeker, J.J. (author), van Kasteren, Celine (author), van Ommen, J.R. (author), Vermaas, D.A. (author)To make green hydrogen more economically attractive, the energy losses in alkaline electrolysis need to be minimized while operating at high current densities (1 A cm<sup>−2</sup>). At these current densities the ohmic resistance and gas bubbles effects contribute largely to the energy losses. To mitigate the gas bubbles losses, we...journal article 2024
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Feng, Zhiyao (author), Wang, Shuying (author), Qu, Tongming (author), Zheng, X. (author), Ling, Fanlin (author)Water spewing and muck plugging often occur during earth pressure balance (EPB) shield machines tunnelling in water-rich sandy strata, even though the conventional foam has been employed to condition sandy soils. In this study, a novel thickened foaming agent suitable for EPB shield tunnelling in water-rich sandy strata is developed. In...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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Yu, Yuhang (author), Obata, Keisuke (author), Movick, William J. (author), Yoshida, Shintaro (author), Palomo Jiménez, J. (author), Lundin, Sean Thomas B. (author), Urakawa, A. (author), Sarathy, S. Mani (author), Takanabe, Kazuhiro (author)To introduce promotional H<sub>2</sub>O effects for both CH<sub>4</sub> rate and C<sub>2</sub> selectivity, the OH radical formation, catalyzed through H<sub>2</sub>O activation with O<sub>2</sub> surface species, was critical for modeling selective Mn-K<sub>2</sub>WO<sub>4</sub>/SiO<sub>2</sub> catalysts. Based on our reported experimental...journal article 2024
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Yang, W. (author), Chen, Tingshu (author), He, Renke (author), Goossens, R.H.M. (author), Huysmans, T. (author)Subjective scales are frequently used in the design process of head-related products to assess pressure discomfort. Nevertheless, some users lack fundamental cognitive and motor abilities (e.g., paralyzed patients). Therefore, it is vital to find non-verbal measurements of pressure discomfort and pressure pain. This study gathered the autonomic...journal article 2024
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de Winter, J.C.F. (author), Driessen, T. (author), Dodou, D. (author), Cannoo, Aschwin (author)Introduction: Despite their important role in the economy, truck drivers face several challenges, including adapting to advancing technology. The current study investigated the occupational experiences of Dutch truck drivers to detect common patterns.<br/><br/>Methods: A questionnaire was distributed to professional drivers in order to collect...journal article 2024
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Dell’Orto, G. (author), Mastinu, G. (author), Happee, R. (author), Moore, J.K. (author)The paper presents measurements of the lateral force and self-aligning torque from cargo and city bicycle tyres. Based on the experimental data, we have determined the parameters for the Magic Formula model, for lateral force and self-aligning torque. We performed tests with VeTyT, an indoor test rig specific for bicycle tyres, under...journal article 2024
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van Wiechen, P.P.J. (author), de Vries, S. (author), Reniers, A.J.H.M. (author)During extreme conditions, the transport of the wave-averaged suspended sediment concentrations in the inner surf zone affects dune erosion. Although large-scale laboratory experiments have provided insight in what drives these sediment concentrations, corresponding field data are lacking. To fill this gap, novel field observations of suspended...journal article 2024
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Moriaux, Olivier (author), Zamponi, R. (author), Schram, Christophe (author)The empirical calibration of remote microphone probes (RMP), used to acquire wall-pressure fluctuations, can introduce spurious resonance into the sensor transfer function due to the difference in the pressure field inside the calibrator geometry over multiple calibration steps. Such spurious resonance subsequently propagates into the...journal article 2024
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Guo, Anfeng (author), Wu, Shaoqing (author), Zheng, Y. (author)The aerodynamic pressure load on the aircraft is vital for structural design and safety evaluation. A new method capable of identifying the pressure load on the complex surface of a three-dimensional structure is proposed. To achieve this goal, the pressure load identification technique based on subregion interpolation, which is theoretically...journal article 2024
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ARGYROPOULOS, THANASIS (author)Background: In the field of orthoses for the treatment of forearm injuries, there is a growing clinical demand for more precise and individualized health monitoring technologies. The integration of additive manufacturing techniques with wearable electronics has gained significant interest in this field, emerging as a prominent treatment option...master thesis 2023
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Koudstaal, Loulou (author)The MLD massage is a key component of a lymphedema patient’s treatment. Currently, research is ongoing manifesting a transition from system care to self-care by designing robotic sleeves that are able to perform an effective and safe MLD massage enabling the patient to gain a sense of empowerment and ownership over their treatment and time. This...master thesis 2023
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Kambhampati, Sampreeth (author)The carbon emissions from human activities are causing significant harm to the planet, leading to increased temperatures, melting of polar ice caps, rising sea levels, and other negative impacts on the environment. One promising solution is the use of green hydrogen as a fuel source, which could have a much lower carbon footprint than...master thesis 2023
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ter Laak, Simon (author)A pressure ulcer (PU) is defined as localised damage to the skin and/or underlying tissue, as a result of pressure or pressure in combination with shear. Despite the fact that pressure ulcers have received a lot of attention recently in hospitals and long-term care homes, they still form a major issue. The ErasmusMC is one of the hospitals with...master thesis 2023
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Parissi, Nicholas (author)This work deals with the techno-economic assessment of Hydrogen production from waste-derived syngas coming from a large-scale gasifier. This research was developed for the purpose of converting nonrecyclable waste using a patented gasification technology to meet the demand for cleaner fuels, reducing global carbon emissions in line with the...master thesis 2023
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van den Berghe, Marjolein (author)Geothermal energy can be promising to help the energy transition. Warm water is pumped up from a geothermal well and after it is cooled down, the cold water is reinjected into the hot aquifer underground. The temperature change could cause chemical balances to be disturbed and result in precipitation on the porous medium of the aquifer. This...bachelor thesis 2023