• Development of high-power laser ablation process for polycrystalline diamond polishing: Part 3. Processing with an ultra-short pulsed laser up to 1kW 

  Scalbert, William; Tanner, David A.; Delaigue, Martin; Hönninger, Clemens; Brunel, David; Holder, Daniel; Röcker, Christoph; Abdou Ahmed, Marwan (SPIE: The International Society for Optics and Photonics, 2021)

  Ultra-short pulse laser machining has been applied to the polishing of polycrystalline diamond (PCD) wafers in order to generate a smooth surface finish and reduce mechanical polishing time. Past studies were first carried ...
• Penicillamine functionalized B12N12 and B12CaN12 nanocages act as potential inhibitors of proinflammatory cytokines: A combined DFT analysis, ADMET and molecular docking study 

  Cao, Yan; Khan, Afrasyab; Balakheyli, Hanzaleh; Lup, Andrew Ng Kay; Taghartapeh, Mohammad Ramezani; Mirzaei, Hassan; Khandoozi, Seyed Reza; Soltani, Alireza; Aghaei, Mehrdad; Heidari, Fatemeh; Sarkar, Shaheen M.; Albadarin, Ahmad B. (Elsevier, 2021)

  The adsorption of penicillamine (PCA) on pure B12N12 and B12CaN12 nanocages in aqueous and chloroform solvents has been evaluated using density functional theory (DFT) calculations. The interaction of PCA on B12N12 ...
• An assessment of semen collection frequency of young dairy bulls 

  Taaffe, Patrick (University of Limerick, 2021)

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• Communications through speech-to-speech pipelines 

  Dantas, Rafael (University of Limerick, 2021)

  Increased urbanisation drastically reduces the area a mobile Internet Service Provider (ISP) may be required to cover to provide a reasonable service. While ISP networks are constantly being upgraded, market pressures ...
• Modelling of traffic loading on long span bridges 

  Zhang, Hang (University of Limerick, 2021)

  Existing long span load models have typically been developed using a number of conservative assumptions, and as such are more applicable to the design of new bridges rather than the assessment of existing structures. ...
• Hyaluronic acid 3D microenvironments for diabetes treatment 

  Zamboni, Fernanda (University of Limerick, 2021)

  Diabetes mellitus is characterized by hyperglycaemia. The origin of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) arises from loss of pancreatic β cells in response to an autoimmune reaction. This results in a state of absolute ...
• Chemical composition, antioxidant, antimicrobial and cytotoxic/cytoprotective activity of non-polar extracts of grape (vitis labrusca cv. bordeaux) and blackberry (rubus fruticosus) seeds 

  Junior, Tufy Kabbas; de Moura, Cristiane; Vieira do Carmo, Mariana Araújo; Azevedo, Luciana; Esmerino, Luis Antônio; Tardivo, Rosangela Capuano; Kilpeläinen, Petri; Granato, Daniel (MDPI, 2021)

  The aim of this study was to compare the influence of the extraction method, chemical composition, antimicrobial effects, antioxidant activity, and cytotoxicity on human cells of the non-polar extracts of grape (Vitis ...
• End-of-life electric vehicle battery stock estimation in Ireland through integrated energy and circular economy modelling 

  Fallah, Narjes; Fitzpatrick, Colin; Killian, Sheila; Johnson, Michael (Elsevier, 2021)

  While electric vehicles bring numerous environmental benefits during their lifetime, they could be a burden for waste management at the end of life if not managed properly. A circular waste management system, alternatively, ...
• Fabrication and qualitative analysis of an optical fibre EFPI-based temperature sensor 

  McGuinness, Fintan; Cloonan, Aidan; Oubaha, Mohamed; Duraibabu, Dinesh Babu; Ali, M. Mahmood; Kilkelly, Gerald; Tobin, Emma; Emma, Gabriel (MDPI, 2021)

  The following presents a comparison of an extrinsic Fabry–Perot interferometer (EFPI)- based temperature sensor, constructed using a novel diaphragm manufacturing technique, with a reference all-glass EFPI temperature ...
• Modelling and experimental characterisation of a magnetic shuttle pump for microfluidic applications 

  Nico, Valeria; Dalton, Eric (Elsevier, 2021)

  Microfluidic technology witnessed a fast growth in recent years thanks to its diverse nature that allows its use in a wide range of industries including microelectronics, aerospace, telecommunications, biomedical and ...
• Extraction of penicillin G from aqueous solution using a membrane contactor: numerical investigation 

  Cao, Yan; Khan, Afrasyab; Sarkar, Shaheen M.; Albadarin, Ahmad B. (Elsevier, 2021)

  In the current study, the treatment of pharmaceutical wastewater containing penicillin G treatment using a hollow fibre membrane contactor was investigated. A mathematical model based on the finite element method was ...
• Broadening out the working footprint of a cabled seabed observatory using an interconnected surface buoy, and examining the potential to achieve similar utility from a stand-alone buoyed platform 

  Hegarty, Aoife (University of Limerick, 2021)

  This thesis describes the extensive study and analysis of a cabled seabed observatory connection and examination of the potential to achieve similar utility from a buoyed observatory system. The study then broadens out ...
• Monolithic metal–organic frameworks for carbon dioxide separation† 

  Madden, David G.; Babu, Robin; Çamur, Ceren; Rampal, Nakul; Silvestre-Albero, Joaquin; Curtin, Teresa; Fairen-Jimenez, David (The Royal Society of Chemistry, 2021)

  Carbon dioxide (CO2) is both a primary contributor to global warming and a major industrial impurity. Traditional approaches to carbon capture involve corrosive and energy-intensive processes such as liquid amine absorption. ...
• Experimental and numerical investigation of composite tension absorber joints for improved aircraft crashworthiness 

  Hassan, Jazib (University of Limerick, 2021)

  This thesis investigates the use of specially-designed “tension absorber” joints in composite vehicular structures for the absorption of energy in a crash situation through a process referred to here as “extended bearing ...
• Design and characterization of monoacylglycerol lipid cubic phase systems for the effective delivery of small molecule pharmaceuticals 

  Dully, Michele (University of Limerick, 2021)

  To be effective, a drug must be efficiently delivered in sufficient quantities over a period of time long enough for it to carry out its desired effect. A major challenge in this sense is poor retention and bioavailability ...
• Structurally efficient composite super ellipsoidal shells 

  Daghighi, Shahrzad (University of Limerick, 2021)

  Shells are thin-walled curved structures that react efficiently under applied load. They carry transverse loads by generating membrane stresses. However, inefficient bending stresses can also be generated. Bending stress ...
• A study of academic achievement in mathematics after the transition from primary to secondary education 

  Ryan, Veronica; Fitzmaurice, Olivia; O'Donoghue, John (Springernature, 2021)

  A successful transition from primary to secondary school is central to student confidence and the sustainment of student interest and passion for learning. The literature indicates that difficult transitions can result in ...
• Second level computer science teacher self-efficacy and how it influences the use of teaching and assessment strategies 

  McInerney, Clare (University of Limerick, 2021)

  As software transforms our world, it has become increasingly impor tant to educate the next generation about the fundamental importance of Computer Science. As a result new Computer Science (CS) curric ula are being ...
• A soft on/off switch based on the electrochemically reversible H–J interconversion of a floating porphyrin membrane† 

  Molina-Osorio, Andres F.; Yamamoto, Sho; Robayo-Molina, Ivan; Gamero-Quijano, Alonso; Nagatani, Hirohisa; Scanlon, Micheál D. (The Royal Society of Chemistry, 2021)

  Soft molecular assemblies that respond reversibly to external stimuli are attractive materials as on/off switches, in optoelectronic, memory and sensor technologies. In this Edge Article, we present the reversible structural ...
• Network pharmacology identifies IL6 as an important hub and target of tibolone for drug repurposing in traumatic brain injury 

  McGovern, Andrew J.; Barreto, George E. (Elsevier, 2021)

  Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is characterized by a complex network of signals mediating inflammatory, proliferative and apoptotic processes during its acute and chronic phases. Current therapies mitigate damage and are ...

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