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Peak speed in Gaelic games: a systematic review of GPS methods
(Australian International Academic Centre (AIAC), 2023-10-31)Background: Peak speed is an essential physical quality in Gaelic games due to the offensive, defensive, and transitional nature of the sports. Objectives: The aims of the study were to systematically search the literature ... -
Effect of mechanical recycling on the mechanical properties of PLA-based natural fiber-reinforced composites
(MDPI, 2023-04-06)The present study investigates the feasibility of utilizing polylactic acid (PLA) and PLAbased natural fiber-reinforced composites (NFRCs) in mechanical recycling. A conical twin screw extrusion (CTSE) process was utilized ... -
NIR-based intelligent sensing of product yield stress for high-value bioresorbable polymer processing
(MDPI, 2022-04-07)PLA (polylactide) is a bioresorbable polymer used in implantable medical and drug delivery devices. Like other bioresorbable polymers, PLA needs to be processed carefully to avoid degradation. In this work we combine ... -
Machine learning for process monitoring and control of hot-melt extrusion: current state of the art and future directions
(MDPI, 2021-09-09)In the last few decades, hot-melt extrusion (HME) has emerged as a rapidly growing technology in the pharmaceutical industry, due to its various advantages over other fabrication routes for drug delivery systems. After ... -
Composite films of thermoplastic starch and CaC12 extracted from eggshells for extendiing food shelf-life
(MDPI, 2021-09-03)Calcium chloride (CaCl2) has been widely used to maintain the quality of fresh-cut fruits and vegetables because it stabilizes and strengthens the membrane system against fungal attacks. It is mainly applied via spray ... -
Irish women modernists and animation practice as a reclamation of cultural and artistic space
(Society for Animation Studies, 2020-12-09)Ireland’s geographical position is an important factor to consider regarding animation practices and techniques that were developing in both North America and Europe during the early-twentieth century. Irish artists and ...