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- Algorithm; ecological impact; fuzzy mathematics; greenhouse gas; life cycle analysis; photovoltaic system; standardization; sustainability (1)
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A Fuzzy Based Model For Standardized Sustainability Assessment Of Photovoltaic Cells, Muath Bani Salim, Dervis Emre Demirocak, Nael Barakat
A Fuzzy Based Model For Standardized Sustainability Assessment Of Photovoltaic Cells, Muath Bani Salim, Dervis Emre Demirocak, Nael Barakat
Mechanical Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations
In this paper, a new environmental sustainability indicator (ESI) is proposed to evaluate photovoltaic (PV) cells utilizing Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) principles. The proposed indicator is based on a model that employs a fuzzy logic algorithm to combine multiple factors, usually used in multiple LCAs, and produce results allowing a comprehensive interpretation of LCA phase sub-results leading to standardized comparisons of various PV cells. Such comparisons would be essential for policymakers and PV cell manufacturers and users, as they allow for fair assessment of the environmental sustainability of a particular type of PV with multiple factors. The output of the …
Nanostructure-Enabled And Macromolecule-Grafted Surfaces For Biomedical Applications, Madeline Small, Addison Faglie, Alexandra J. Craig, Martha Pieper, Vivian E. Fernand Narcisse, Pierre F. Neuenschwander, Shih-Feng Chou
Nanostructure-Enabled And Macromolecule-Grafted Surfaces For Biomedical Applications, Madeline Small, Addison Faglie, Alexandra J. Craig, Martha Pieper, Vivian E. Fernand Narcisse, Pierre F. Neuenschwander, Shih-Feng Chou
Mechanical Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations
Advances in nanotechnology and nanomaterials have enabled the development of functional biomaterials with surface properties that reduce the rate of the device rejection in injectable and implantable biomaterials. In addition, the surface of biomaterials can be functionalized with macromolecules for stimuli-responsive purposes to improve the efficacy and effectiveness in drug release applications. Furthermore, macromolecule-grafted surfaces exhibit a hierarchical nanostructure that mimics nanotextured surfaces for the promotion of cellular responses in tissue engineering. Owing to these unique properties, this review focuses on the grafting of macromolecules on the surfaces of various biomaterials (e.g., films, fibers, hydrogels, and etc.) to create nanostructure-enabled …
Electrospun Fibers As A Dressing Material For Drug And Biological Agent Delivery In Wound Healing Applications, Mulugeta Gizaw, Jeffrey Thompson, Addison Faglie, Shih-Yu L Lee, Pierre Neunenschwander, Shih-Feng Chou
Electrospun Fibers As A Dressing Material For Drug And Biological Agent Delivery In Wound Healing Applications, Mulugeta Gizaw, Jeffrey Thompson, Addison Faglie, Shih-Yu L Lee, Pierre Neunenschwander, Shih-Feng Chou
Mechanical Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations
Wound healing is a complex tissue regeneration process that promotes the growth of new tissue to provide the body with the necessary barrier from the outside environment. In the class of non-healing wounds, diabetic wounds, and ulcers, dressing materials that are available clinically (e.g., gels and creams) have demonstrated only a slow improvement with current available technologies. Among all available current technologies, electrospun fibers exhibit several characteristics that may provide novel replacement dressing materials for the above-mentioned wounds. Therefore, in this review, we focus on recent achievements in electrospun drug-eluting fibers for wound healing applications. In particular, we review drug …