Search Results - "Mustapha, K.B."

Decarbonising ceramic manufacturing: A techno-economic analysis of energy efficient sintering technologies in the functional materials sector by Ibn-Mohammed, T., Randall, C.A., Mustapha, K.B., Guo, J., Walker, J., Berbano, S., Koh, S.C.L., Wang, D., Sinclair, D.C., Reaney, I.M.

“…The rising cost of energy and concerns about the environmental impact of manufacturing processes have necessitated the need for more efficient and sustainable…”
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Perovskite solar cells: An integrated hybrid lifecycle assessment and review in comparison with other photovoltaic technologies by Ibn-Mohammed, T., Koh, S.C.L., Reaney, I.M., Acquaye, A., Schileo, G., Mustapha, K.B., Greenough, R.

“…Solar cells are considered as one of the prominent sources of renewable energy suitable for large-scale adoption in a carbon-constrained world and can…”
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A critical analysis of the impacts of COVID-19 on the global economy and ecosystems and opportunities for circular economy strategies by Ibn-Mohammed, T., Mustapha, K.B., Godsell, J., Adamu, Z., Babatunde, K.A., Akintade, D.D., Acquaye, A., Fujii, H., Ndiaye, M.M., Yamoah, F.A., Koh, S.C.L.

“…•COVID-19 presents unprecedented challenge to all facets of human endeavour.•A critical review of the negative and positive impacts of the pandemic is…”
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Finite element and multivariate random forests modelling for stress shield attenuation in customized hip implants by Shehata, Merna Ehab, Mustapha, K.B., Shehata, E.M.

“…•Developed and assessed the potential of using computational intelligence tools towards an optimized design of primary normal stem hip implant.•Designed over…”
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Development of surrogate predictive models for the nonlinear elasto-plastic response of medium density fibreboard-based sandwich structures by Wong, Yong Jie, Mustapha, K.B., Shimizu, Yoshihisa, Kamiya, Akinori, Arumugasamy, Senthil Kumar

“…Medium-density fibreboard (MDF) belongs to a class of engineered wood products facilitating efficient use of wood wastes. For this class of materials, the…”
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Techno-environmental analysis of material substitution in thermoelectric modules: non-oxide (bismuth telluride alloys) vs. oxide-based (lanthanum-doped strontium titanate and calcium cobaltite) materials by Ibn-Mohammed, T., Koh, S.C.L., Mustapha, K.B., Smith, L., Acquaye, A., Iyasara, A.C., Hussain, F., Morley, N., Sinclair, D.C., Randall, C.A., Reaney, I.M.

“…[Display omitted] •Lifecycle assessment of specific non-oxide vs. oxide-based thermoelectric modules is presented.•Energy consumption during fabrication…”
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Stability of single-walled carbon nanotubes and single-walled carbon nanocones under self-weight and an axial tip force by Mustapha, K.B., Zhong, Z.W.

“…Poorly designed structures buckle under the action of an unbearable axial force, self-weight or a combination of different axial forces. The increasing…”
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A review of fused deposition modelling for 3D printing of smart polymeric materials and composites by Mustapha, K.B., Metwalli, Khaled Mohamed

“…[Display omitted] Over the last 10 years, a dispersion of applications of additive manufacturing (AM) into various fields has emerged. One area in which AM has…”
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Delamination detection in composite plates using random forests by Lim, Dao Kun, Mustapha, K.B., Pagwiwoko, C.P.

“…Laminated composites constitute a crucial family of advanced materials for the development of high-performance components. A classic challenge with this…”
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Modeling of a functionally graded micro-ring segment for the analysis of coupled extensional–flexural waves by Mustapha, K.B.

“…Established in this study is a microstructure-dependent continuum model of a micro-ring with a functionally graded material composition in the thickness…”
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Development of a computational predictive model for the nonlinear in-plane compressive response of sandwich panels with bio-foam by Wong, Yong Jie, Arumugasamy, Senthil Kumar, Mustapha, K.B.

“…In this study, sandwich structures with commercial-grade aluminium alloy skins and bio-inspired core (mycofoam) were fabricated and tested to obtain the axial…”
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Numerical and random forest modelling of the impact response of hierarchical auxetic structures by Tajalsir, Ahmed Haytham, Mustapha, K.B., Ibn-Mohammed, T.

“…Major sources of concern when auxetic protective structures are deployed in service of mission-critical applications encompass the triggering of high impact…”
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Failure investigation of a fractured vent line by Brewitt, N.P., Spowage, A.C., Mustapha, K.B.

“…•The paper investigates the cause of a fracture in a vent line of a main gas process line.•The failure investigation details the methodology , research and…”
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Size-dependent axial dynamics of magnetically-sensitive strain gradient microbars with end attachments by Mustapha, K.B., Ruan, Dong

“…The multi-parameter Sturm–Liouville eigenvalue problems, associated with the size-dependent longitudinal vibration of a finite micro-scale bar embedded in…”
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Wave propagation characteristics of a twisted micro scale beam by Mustapha, K.B., Zhong, Z.W.

“…Twisted structural elements are inherently complex and their use in engineering systems requires deeper understanding. In this paper, starting with the…”
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3D printing of polyvinylidene fluoride composite films with enhanced electroactive beta-phase for flexible wearable pressure sensors by Mustapha, K.B., Metwalli, Khaled Mohamed, Baharuddin, Ab Aziz Bin, Abakr, Yousif

“…Following the notable rise of three-dimensional (3D) printing in recent years, its use for the fabrication of functional devices derived from piezoelectric…”
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Free transverse vibration of an axially loaded non-prismatic single-walled carbon nanotube embedded in a two-parameter elastic medium by Mustapha, K.B., Zhong, Z.W.

“…The free vibration analysis of a single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) is a requisite analysis for the optimal design of nanolevel devices and systems…”
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A hybrid analytical model for the transverse vibration response of a micro-end mill by Mustapha, K.B., Zhong, Z.W.

“…As a result of its detrimental effect on tool life and product quality, vibration analyses are crucial if the full potential of micro-milling operation is to…”
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Spectral element analysis of a non-classical model of a spinning micro beam embedded in an elastic medium by Mustapha, K.B., Zhong, Z.W.

“…A mathematical model, the formulation of which is premised on the higher-order modified couple stress theory, is presented for the free vibration analysis of a…”
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The thermo-mechanical vibration of a single-walled carbon nanotube studied using the Bubnov–Galerkin method by Mustapha, K.B., Zhong, Z.W.

“…The subject of this study is the application of the Bubnov–Galerkin method to the multi-parameter thermo-mechanical vibration of a single-walled carbon…”
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