Engineering, School of: Recent submissions
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Design and development of drug co-delivery platform for enhanced anti-tumour efficacy
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-12-13)Combination therapy, often referring to the administration of two or more therapeutic agents with different functional sites in cancer cells, has been used to address the efficacy of chemotherapy in clinical application. ... -
Dynamics of hygrotactic fronts - from fundamentals of soft-matter systems to smart materials engineering applications
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-12-07)Tactic behaviour is understood as the ability of a system to sense and respond to external stimuli. This tactic behaviour is present in many complex systems, many of which can be found in nature. Tactic systems are able ... -
Advanced placed ply laminate architectures for improved impact tolerance
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-12-07)The aviation industry accounts for approximately 2.1% of global carbon dioxide emissions. Through the use of increasing quantities of advanced composites it is possible to reduce aircraft weight, improving fuel efficiency ... -
Exploration of bio-renewable solvents in membrane fabrication for applications in alcohol recovery and water purification
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-12-05)Membrane separation is one of the most widespread sustainable and ecological technologies for purifying and separating waste streams. This process can substitute thermal separation processes such as distillation, ... -
Microwave system development for wireless communications and liquid level determination inside metallic pipes for oil and gas wells
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-11-24)A classic wireless propagation system between a transmitter and a receiver is well defined in the literature. One propagation scenario not very well researched is within enclosed environments such as pipes, tunnels, or ... -
Detection of 2-photon photosensitized singlet oxygen in hollow-core photonic crystal fibres
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-11-16)Photosensitized production of singlet oxygen is used in the treatment of cancer by photodynamic therapy (PDT), in which a photosensitizer is administered and excited locally in the tumour tissue, generating singlet oxygen ... -
Behaviour of steel reinforcement in composite slabs at elevated temperatures
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-11-16)This thesis investigates the potential rupture of modern deformed steel reinforcement around the boundaries of composite or reinforced concrete slabs with continuity over perimeter supporting beams as tensile membrane ... -
Closing the loop: the integration of long-term ambient vibration monitoring in structural engineering design
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-11-24)his study investigated the integration of long-term monitoring into the structural engineering design process to improve the design and operation of civil structures. A survey of civil and structural engineering professionals, ... -
Quantifying the thermomechanical behaviour of carbon fibre reinforced polymer materials exposed to fire conditions
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-10-19)Carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) materials are engineered materials consisting of carbon fibres arranged in layers of alternating directions and bonded with a resin matrix. At present, they are the most widely used ... -
Design methodology for SPAD sensors in long-range LiDAR
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-09-29)Light Detection And Ranging (LiDAR) systems have the ability to generate high resolution 3D images for environmental mapping and situational awareness, which is a key requirement for self-driving cars in the near future. ... -
Passive load alleviation by morphing blades for tidal turbines
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-09-22)This thesis presents a novel passive load control to reduce the unsteady hydrodynamic loads on the blades of tidal turbines, enabling lighter, more resilient and less expensive turbines. Existing load control strategies ... -
Development of an automated dual piston pressure swing adsorption system
(The University of Edinburgh, 2014-06-11)Thousands of different adsorbate materials are developed every day. However, current instruments are not able keep up with testing the materials and faster methods needed. This thesis described the development and ... -
Experimental meso-scale integrated constructed wetlands for the treatment of piggery wastewater
(The University of Edinburgh, 2013-11-28)Since the 1950s, Constructed Wetlands (CW), have seen an ever-increasing rise in their popularity as a viable and alternative method of wastewater treatment. From small beginnings to a surge of guidance documentation ... -
Control strategy of offshore marine energy converters for improving reliability availability and cost effectiveness
(The University of Edinburgh, 2015-11-29)High–energy density places in the sea are typically located some kilometres away from the shores. Harvesting energy from these sites is desirable but defiant. In these areas, one of the challenges is the harsh weather ... -
Post-processing of electrospun fibres for wearable flexible sensing
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-08-12)With advancement in nanofabrication and flexible electronics, wearable flexible sensors offer a feasible route towards non-invasive and continuous health monitoring. Nevertheless, several challenges remain to realise ... -
Non-associative plasticity for structural instability of cylindrical shells in the inelastic range
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-07-29)Thick-walled cylindrical metal shells, commonly used in tubular structures and pipelines, during their lifetime may be subjected to considerable compressive loads, which can lead to local buckling. In modelling their ... -
Developing novel workflows for improved bottom-up, top-down and middle-down mass spectrometry analysis of proteins
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-08-22)Mass spectrometry (MS) has been extensively used to analyse biological samples and has evolved into an essential tool for proteomics research. Recent tremendous technological advancements, including improving instrument ... -
Study of morphological and compositional influence on bioartificial hepatic microenvironments within electrospun polycaprolactone scaffolds
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-08-16)Liver disease is a leading cause of death throughout the world and has seen rising mortality rates since the 1970s in contrast to other leading causes of death such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. A quarter of ... -
Advanced bioprocessing strategies for optimised high-value isoprenoid production using microbial cell factories
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-07-29)Currently over 95% of transport fuels and most pharmaceutical products are derived from petroleum. Sustainable alternatives are critical to achieving net-zero emissions without detriment to quality of life. The blockbuster ... -
Investigation into Brain and Intracranial Structure Representations in FE Head Models
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-06-29)Concussion is a common injury within contact sports, carrying risks of life-long consequences. Over the past two decades, Finite Element Head Models (FEHM) have become a valuable tool in researching the intracranial effects ...
