Research, Innovation & Enterprise: Recent submissions
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Development of Antimicrobial Blends of Bacteria Nanocellulose Derived from Plastic Waste and Polyhydroxybutyrate Enhanced with Essential Oils
(MDPI, 2024-12-14)The escalating global concern regarding plastic waste accumulation and its detrimental environmental impact has driven the exploration of sustainable alternatives to conventional petroleum-based plastics. This study ... -
Co-Optimization of Mechanical Properties and Radiopacity Through Radiopaque Filler Incorporation for Medical Tubing Applications
(MDPI, 2024-11-20)Medical tubing, particularly cardiovascular tubing, is a critical area of research where continuous improvements are necessary to advance medical devices and improve patient care. While polymers are fundamental for these ... -
Enhancing Barrier and Antioxidant Properties of Nanocellulose Films for Coatings and Active Packaging: A Review
(American Chemical Society, 2025-01-10)Cellulose, a natural biopolymer, offers strong potential for sustainable packaging due to its impressive mechanical, thermal, and barrier properties. However, its high hydrophilicity remains a key challenge for industrial ... -
First-Principles Investigation on the Tunable Electronic Structures and Photocatalytic Properties of AlN/Sc2CF2 and GaN/Sc2CF2 Heterostructures
(MDPI, 2024-07-12)Heterostructure catalysts are highly anticipated in the field of photocatalytic water splitting. AlN/Sc2CF2 and GaN/Sc2CF2 heterostructures are proposed in this work, and the electronic structures were revealed with the ... -
Sustainable polyurethane coatings derived from alkyds of Camelina oil monoglycerides
(Wiley, 2024-08-05)This study presents the synthesis of sustainable urethane coatings derived from alkyds of Camelina oil (CO) monoglycerides, offering a sustainable alternative to petrochemical resources. Utilizing immobilized lipase for a ... -
Hyaluronic acid hybrid formulations optimised for 3D printing of nerve conduits and the delivery of the novel neurotrophic-like compound tyrosol to enhance peripheral nerve regeneration via Schwann cell proliferation
(Elsevier B. V., 2024-07)Peripheral nerve injuries, predominantly affecting individuals aged 20–40, pose significant healthcare challenges, with current surgical methods often failing to achieve complete functional recovery. This study focuses on ... -
Material compatibility and processing challenges in droplet deposition modelling additive manufacturing: A study on pharmaceutical excipients Polyvinylpyrrolidone/vinyl acetate (PVP/VA) and Polycaprolactone (PCL)
(Elsevier BV, 2024-07-10)Additive manufacturing (AM) enables the production of complex, lightweight, and customized components with superior quality. Selecting the right materials considering their thermal properties, printability, and layer ... -
Influence of Extrusion Screw Speed and CNT Concentration on the Mechanical and EMI Properties of PC/ABS Based Nanocomposites
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2024-05-29)This study investigates the effect of extrusion screw speed and carbon nanotube (CNT) concentration on the thermal, mechanical, and electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness (EMI SE) properties of Polycarbonate ... -
Semantic guidance incremental network for efficiency video super-resolution
(Springer Nature, 2024-07-02)In video streaming, bandwidth constraints significantly affect client-side video quality. Addressing this, deep neural networks offer a promising avenue for implementing video super-resolution (VSR) at the user end, ... -
Ireland's Sugar Tax: A Case Study In How Not to Build An Evidence Base for Health Policy
(2024-09-01)Ireland introduced a Sugar Sweetened Drinks Tax (SSDT) on the 1st May 2018, with a subsequent expansion of the beverages covered in 2019. This measure was introduced in an attempt to combat rising levels of obesity and ... -
The Implications of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs Judgment on Medical Training in the US
(Viewpoint, 2024-11-23)The recent US Supreme Court judgement restricting abortion represents an assault upon all women, especially less privileged women. This judgement will result in a rise in maternal mortality, a figure that for the US is ... -
Prolonging the Tobacco Endgame in Aotearoa / New Zealand: Tragedy with Global Implications
(2024-09-01)Aotearoa/ New Zealand was due to introduce a ground-breaking new law that would potentially achieve smoke-free status by 2025 by banning cigarettes completely for people below a certain age and raising that age annually. ... -
Benchmarking communicative reinforcement learning frameworks on multi-robot cooperative tasks
(IEEE, 2023-12-15)Industry 4.0 warehousing is characterised by autonomous multi-robot collaboration systems (MRSs) along with other technologies such as digital communication capabilities and the Internet of Things. These MRSs need to behave ... -
A new quantitative method for determining patient risk for reusable medical device categorization based on using and interpreting Kremer’s cleaning classification system
(Elsevier, 2024-10-16)Background: The cleaning of reusable medical devices involves inherent challenges that can impact on the effectiveness of the cleaning process; consequently, the subsequent safety of patients. Fluid dynamics play a ... -
Integrative and comparative genomic analyses of mammalian macrophage responses to intracellular mycobacterial pathogens
(Elsevier, 2023-12-02)Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of human tuberculosis (hTB), is a close evolutionary relative of Mycobacterium bovis, which causes bovine tuberculosis (bTB), one of the most damaging infectious diseases to ... -
Thermochromic Polymers in Food Packaging: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Patent Landscape Analysis
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2024-10-01)This study addresses the gap in research on the application of thermochromic polymers (TPs) in food packaging and their potential for real-time temperature monitoring, aiding in the assessment of food quality and shelf-life. ... -
Perspective chapter: development of ITA-based bioeconomy sites in peatands; green innovation that promotes zero-waste, zero-pollution and climate action principles
(IntechOpen, 2024-09)Rewetted peatlands represent emerging environments that combine carbon storage with green innovation supporting rural regeneration and community transitioning to low-carbon economies. This chapter describes the establishment ... -
Electrospinning recombinant spider silk fibroin-reinforced PLGA membranes - a biocompatible scaffold for wound healing applications
(ACS, 2024-10-22)Polylactide-polyglycolide (PLGA) is one of the most attractive polymeric biomaterials used to fabricate medical devices for drug delivery and tissue engineering applications. Nevertheless, the utilisation of PLGA in ... -
Rational Design of ZnO/Sc2CF2 Heterostructure with Tunable Electronic Structure for Water Splitting: A First-Principles Study
(MDPI, 2024-09-29)Heterostructures are highly promising photocatalyst candidates for water splitting due to their advanced properties than those of pristine components. The ZnO/Sc2CF2 heterostructure was designed in this work, and its ... -
Application of Digitalisation in Regulated Environments for Predictive Failure Modelling
(Elsevier, 2024)This paper explores the challenges of applying digitalization in regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. A large range of complex equipment including pumps, valves and vessels may be associated with pharmaceutical ...
