• Morphing composite cylindrical lattices: modelling and applications 

  McHale, Ciarán (University of Limerick, 2021)

  Morphing composites have the potential to significantly reduce the mass and volume of deployable space components, expanding the applicability of smaller spacecraft to interplanetary missions and beyond. In this thesis, ...
• 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 ...
• Crystal engineering of layered and pillared square lattice networks for adsorptive separation of hydrocarbons 

  Kumar, Naveen (University of Limerick, 2021)

  Separation of hydrocarbons (HCs) is industrially relevant thanks to their widespread utility in the petrochemical industry but remains a challenge because of the similar physicochemical properties of the components of ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• Synthesis and characterisation of perovskite and chalcogenide semiconductor materials for opto-electrical applications 

  McGrath, Fiona (University of LImerick, 2021)

  Colloidal synthesis strategies hold significant promise for a wide range of applications, specifically in optoelectronics as absorbers and phosphors. Colloidal nanocrystals (NCs) are now a fundamental building block ...
• 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 ...
• Towards the understanding of the behaviour of deformable cells in in vitro microfluidic environments for the development of ex vivo diagnostics and treatments 

  Connolly, Sinéad Á. (University of Limerick, 2021)

  Fluid dynamics influence cells in suspension in a multitude of settings. Red blood cells and white blood cells are advected through biological microchannels in both the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems and, as a ...
• Learning from incidents in airworthiness: a novel framework tool for safety analysis 

  Clare, James Thomas (University of Limerick, 2021)

  Safe air travel is an expectation that we often invest little or no thought in. Fortunately, the industry has evolved to a stage where major air accidents are rare. Numerous lessons in aviation safety have unfortunately ...
• Manufacture of variable angle tow laminates using carbon fibre/thermoplastic pre-preg tapes 

  Clancy, Gearóid J. (University of Limerick, 2021)

  Variable Angle Tow (VAT) composites have gained significant interest since the introduction of Automated Tape Placement (ATP) machines in the 1980s. ATP has scope to enhance design space by laying down tapes or tows ...
• Development of in vitro models for the investigation of stent-cell interactions 

  Ceresnakova, Miriama (University of Limerick, 2021)

  Although stenting as a medical procedure is well established, it is clear from clinical data that there is much left to learn about the long-term impact of in-stent restenosis (ISR) and how it can be prevented. Inadequacies ...
• On the optical characterisation of low-viscosity viscoelastic fluid flows within microchannel geometries 

  Carroll, Marian (University of Limerick, 2021)

  Contemporary communications infrastructure is undergoing major enhancements via the integration of various network components in order to support growing worldwide data requirements. Microfluidic cooling is required to ...
• Synthesis and characterisation of multifunctional hydrogels for biomedical applications 

  Bolanta, Sharon (University of Limerick, 2021)

  The development of “smart” biomaterials for biomedical applications such as drug delivery systems, tissue engineering applications and neural prosthetics is a goal sought after by many researchers. Multifunctional and ...
• Investigation of the relationship between training load, monitoring markers of recovery, injury, and illness in elite team sports 

  Tiernan, Caoimhe (University of Limerick, 2020)

  Introduction: In elite athletes, the margins between success and failure are very small, and so to optimise performance, reduce the risk of injury and illness, coaches need to prescribe the correct balance between ...
• Improving the diagnosis and treatment of atherosclerosis: targeting calcification as a basis for patient management 

  Cahalane, Rachel M. (University of Limerick, 2020)

  The presence of atherosclerotic calcification serves as a surrogate marker for plaque burden and a prognostic marker of cardiovascular risk. Additionally, calcification plays a critical role in plaque stability and ...

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