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View article: TAIBOM: Bringing Trustworthiness to AI-Enabled Systems
TAIBOM: Bringing Trustworthiness to AI-Enabled Systems Open
The growing integration of open-source software and AI-driven technologies has introduced new layers of complexity into the software supply chain, challenging existing methods for dependency management and system assurance. While Software …
View article: Single and cascaded high temperature latent heat thermal energy storage in concentrated solar power
Single and cascaded high temperature latent heat thermal energy storage in concentrated solar power Open
View article: Modeling Oxygen Delivery to Spontaneously Breathing Individuals: Improving Oxygenation Using a Feedback Controller
Modeling Oxygen Delivery to Spontaneously Breathing Individuals: Improving Oxygenation Using a Feedback Controller Open
This study employed a simulation approach to model oxygen delivery in spontaneously breathing patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The model of respiratory and circulatory systems developed by Morozoff et al., origin…
View article: The application of muon tomography to monitoring safety andsafeguarding in nuclear waste storage and emplacement
The application of muon tomography to monitoring safety andsafeguarding in nuclear waste storage and emplacement Open
Muon tomography is a technique that harnesses naturally-occurring cosmic radiation, specifically muons, to provide information on density contrasts in otherwise difficult to access locations. Muon tomography exploits the significant flux (…
View article: Immunogenicity and safety of an <i>Entamoeba histolytica</i> adjuvanted protein vaccine candidate (LecA+GLA-3M-052 liposomes) in rhesus macaques
Immunogenicity and safety of an <i>Entamoeba histolytica</i> adjuvanted protein vaccine candidate (LecA+GLA-3M-052 liposomes) in rhesus macaques Open
Entamoeba histolytica, the causative agent of amebiasis, is one of the top three parasitic causes of mortality worldwide. However, no vaccine exists against amebiasis. Using a lead candidate vaccine containing the LecA fragment of G…
View article: Understanding regional aerosol deposition in pediatric airways during oral breathing: Insights from computational modeling
Understanding regional aerosol deposition in pediatric airways during oral breathing: Insights from computational modeling Open
While there has been considerable investigation into the deposition of inhaled aerosols in the airways of adults, less is known about where aerosols deposit in the lungs of children. Clinical investigation into aerosol deposition in childr…
View article: Decentralized biomass-based Brayton-Stirling power cycle with an air gap membrane distiller for supplying electricity, heat and clean water in rural areas
Decentralized biomass-based Brayton-Stirling power cycle with an air gap membrane distiller for supplying electricity, heat and clean water in rural areas Open
Ensuring access to essential services, such as clean water and electricity, is a key challenge for achieving sustainable development goals in rural areas. This study proposes a novel Brayton-Stirling combined cycle-based cogeneration syste…
View article: Techno-Economic Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Incineration in Ghana
Techno-Economic Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Incineration in Ghana Open
Waste incineration with energy recovery is a matured Waste-to-Energy (WtE) technology which has contributed immensely to the disposal and management of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) in industrialised nations. The adoption of this technology …
View article: Biomass-based Brayton-Stirling-AGMD polygeneration for small-scale applications in rural areas
Biomass-based Brayton-Stirling-AGMD polygeneration for small-scale applications in rural areas Open
The lack of access to electricity and clean water still affects a substantial proportion of rural areas worldwide, in particular the global south. This paper presents a sustainable polygeneration system that can provide electricity, heat, …
View article: Improving Breath Detection From Pulsed-Flow Oxygen Sources Using a New Nasal Interface
Improving Breath Detection From Pulsed-Flow Oxygen Sources Using a New Nasal Interface Open
This study demonstrates that the new nasal interface can improve triggering success rates of pulsed-flow oxygen devices during both nasal and oral breathing scenarios. Further research involving patient trials is recommended to understand …
View article: High-Flow and Low-Flow Oxygen Delivery by Nasal Cannula Evaluated in Infant and Adult Airway Replicas
High-Flow and Low-Flow Oxygen Delivery by Nasal Cannula Evaluated in Infant and Adult Airway Replicas Open
A new predictive equation for FDO2 was obtained that accurately matched measured data in both adult and infant airway replicas for low- and high-flow regimens.
View article: Carbon-negative valorization of biomass waste into affordable green hydrogen and battery anodes
Carbon-negative valorization of biomass waste into affordable green hydrogen and battery anodes Open
The global Sustainable Development Goals highlight the necessity for affordable and clean energy, designated as SDG7. A sustainable and feasible biorefinery concept is proposed for the carbon-negative utilization of biomass waste for affor…
View article: Prospects of Waste Incineration for Improved Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Management in Ghana—A Review
Prospects of Waste Incineration for Improved Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Management in Ghana—A Review Open
The per capita municipal solid waste (MSW) generation per day in Ghana is estimated to be 0.47 kg/person/day, which translates to over 14,000 tonnes of solid waste generation daily. The disposal and management of this amount of solid waste…
View article: Open-source model applied for techno-economic optimization of a hybrid solar PV biogas-based polygeneration plant: The case of a dairy farmers’ association in central Bolivia
Open-source model applied for techno-economic optimization of a hybrid solar PV biogas-based polygeneration plant: The case of a dairy farmers’ association in central Bolivia Open
Proper sizing of energy systems is a key aspect that allows avoiding overestimated installation costs or failures in operation and dispatch. However, most of the available sizing tools focus on systems dedicated only to electrical loads, o…
View article: Correction to: Variability in low-flow oxygen delivery by nasal cannula evaluated in neonatal and infant airway replicas
Correction to: Variability in low-flow oxygen delivery by nasal cannula evaluated in neonatal and infant airway replicas Open
View article: Wet Flue Gas Desulphurization (FGD) Wastewater Treatment Using Membrane Distillation
Wet Flue Gas Desulphurization (FGD) Wastewater Treatment Using Membrane Distillation Open
The use of waste incineration with energy recovery is a matured waste-to-energy (WtE) technology. Waste incineration can reduce the volume and mass of municipal solid waste significantly. However, the generation of high volumes of pollutin…
View article: Variability in low-flow oxygen delivery by nasal cannula evaluated in neonatal and infant airway replicas
Variability in low-flow oxygen delivery by nasal cannula evaluated in neonatal and infant airway replicas Open
View article: Intranasal delivery of a synthetic Entamoeba histolytica vaccine containing adjuvant (LecA + GLA-3 M−052 liposomes): In vitro characterization
Intranasal delivery of a synthetic Entamoeba histolytica vaccine containing adjuvant (LecA + GLA-3 M−052 liposomes): In vitro characterization Open
View article: In Vitro Estimation of Tracheobronchial and Alveolar Doses Using Filters
In Vitro Estimation of Tracheobronchial and Alveolar Doses Using Filters Open
To date, in vitro estimation of doses delivered by an inhaler to the different major regions of the lung has required combining particle size measurements of the inhaled aerosol with in silico deposition models. Such a two step process is …
View article: Energy self-sufficiency and greenhouse gas emission reductions in Latin American dairy farms through massive implementation of biogas-based solutions
Energy self-sufficiency and greenhouse gas emission reductions in Latin American dairy farms through massive implementation of biogas-based solutions Open
View article: Pulsatile Bi-Directional Aerosol Flow Affects Aerosol Delivery to the Intranasal Olfactory Region: A Patient-Specific Computational Study
Pulsatile Bi-Directional Aerosol Flow Affects Aerosol Delivery to the Intranasal Olfactory Region: A Patient-Specific Computational Study Open
The nasal olfactory region is a potential route for non-invasive delivery of drugs directly from the nasal epithelium to the brain, bypassing the often impermeable blood-brain barrier. However, efficient aerosol delivery to the olfactory r…
View article: Comparison of airway pressures and expired gas washout for nasal high flow versus CPAP in child airway replicas
Comparison of airway pressures and expired gas washout for nasal high flow versus CPAP in child airway replicas Open
View article: District heating driven membrane distillation for advanced flue gas condensate treatment in combined heat and power plants
District heating driven membrane distillation for advanced flue gas condensate treatment in combined heat and power plants Open
This investigation involves recent work on developing membrane distillation (MD) as a novel separation technology for flue gas condensate treatment in combined heat and power (CHP) applications. Flue gas condensate samples were obtained fr…
View article: Feasibility of three-dimensional facial imaging and printing for producing customised nasal masks for continuous positive airway pressure
Feasibility of three-dimensional facial imaging and printing for producing customised nasal masks for continuous positive airway pressure Open
Rationale Delivery of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the standard treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea in children and adults. Treatment adherence is a major challenge, as many patients find the CPAP mask uncomfortable. Th…
View article: Techno-economic optimization model for polygeneration hybrid energy storage systems using biogas and batteries
Techno-economic optimization model for polygeneration hybrid energy storage systems using biogas and batteries Open
Renewable energy polygeneration systems are a viable alternative to fossil-fuel based systems, but storage solutions may be necessary when aiming for high sustainability and autonomy. As each storage technology has different strengths and …
View article: Inhaled Nitric Oxide: In Vitro Analysis of Continuous Flow Noninvasive Delivery via Nasal Cannula
Inhaled Nitric Oxide: In Vitro Analysis of Continuous Flow Noninvasive Delivery via Nasal Cannula Open
These results indicate that inhaled NO concentration is strongly influenced by breathing pattern, whereas inhaled NO mass flow is not. NO mass flow may therefore be a useful dose metric for continuous flow delivery via nasal cannula.
View article: Reducing Aerosol-Related Risk of Transmission in the Era of COVID-19: An Interim Guidance Endorsed by the International Society of Aerosols in Medicine
Reducing Aerosol-Related Risk of Transmission in the Era of COVID-19: An Interim Guidance Endorsed by the International Society of Aerosols in Medicine Open
National and international guidelines recommend droplet/airborne transmission and contact precautions for those caring for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients in ambulatory and acute care settings. The severe acute respiratory syn…
View article: Water recovery from flue gas condensate in municipal solid waste fired cogeneration plants using membrane distillation
Water recovery from flue gas condensate in municipal solid waste fired cogeneration plants using membrane distillation Open
View article: Techno-economic system analysis of membrane distillation process for treatment of chemical mechanical planarization wastewater in nano-electronics industries
Techno-economic system analysis of membrane distillation process for treatment of chemical mechanical planarization wastewater in nano-electronics industries Open
Membrane distillation (MD) is a promising separation technology for the treatment of chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) wastewater releasing from nano-electronics industries. In order to determine the feasibility of the process at ind…
View article: New Nasal Interface Design to Improve Inspiratory Triggering for Portable Oxygen Concentrators
New Nasal Interface Design to Improve Inspiratory Triggering for Portable Oxygen Concentrators Open