@article{RoethPielenWolffetal.2018,
  author    = {R{\"o}th, Thilo and Pielen, Michael and Wolff, Klaus and L{\"u}diger, Thomas},
  title     = {Urbane Fahrzeugkonzepte f{\"u}r die Shared Mobility},
  series = {Automobiltechnische Zeitschrift - ATZ},
  volume    = {120},
  journal   = {Automobiltechnische Zeitschrift - ATZ},
  number    = {1},
  publisher = {Springer Vieweg},
  address   = {Wiesbaden},
  issn      = {0001-2785},
  doi       = {10.1007/s35148-017-0176-8},
  pages     = {18 -- 23},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {Urbane Mobilit{\"a}tskonzepte der Zukunft erfordern neue Unternehmensformen, idealerweise aus Old Economy und New Economy, sowie eine enge Anbindung an die gesellschaftsrelevante Zukunftsforschung. F{\"u}r neue Fahrzeugkonzepte des Carsharing bedeutet dies, dass alle kostenverursachenden Faktoren erfasst und analysiert werden m{\"u}ssen. Die FH Aachen, share2drive und FEV geben einen Ausblick auf die zuk{\"u}nftige Fahrzeugklasse der Personal Public Vehicles als „Rolling Device".},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{AboulnagaZouSelmeretal.2018,
  author    = {Aboulnaga, E. A. and Zou, H. and Selmer, Thorsten and Xian, M.},
  title     = {Development of a plasmid-based, tunable, tolC-derived expression system for application in Cupriavidus necator H16},
  series = {Journal of Biotechnology},
  volume    = {274},
  journal   = {Journal of Biotechnology},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {0168-1656},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.jbiotec.2018.03.007},
  pages     = {15 -- 27},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {Cupriavidus necator H16 gains increasing attention in microbial research and biotechnological application due to its diverse metabolic features. Here we present a tightly controlled gene expression system for C. necator including the pBBR1-vector that contains hybrid promoters originating from C. necator native tolC-promoter in combination with a synthetic tetO-operator. The expression of the reporter gene from these plasmids relies on the addition of the exogenous inducer doxycycline (dc). The novel expression system offers a combination of advantageous features as; (i) high and dose-dependent recombinant protein production, (ii) tight control with a high dynamic range (On/Off ratio), which makes it applicable for harmful pathways or for toxic protein production, (iii) comparable cheap inducer (doxycycline, dc), (iv) effective at low inducer concentration, that makes it useful for large scale application, (v) rapid, diffusion controlled induction, and (vi) the inducer does not interfere within the cell metabolism. As applications of the expression system in C. necator H16, the growth ability on glycerol was enhanced by constitutively expressing the E. coli glpk gene-encoding for glycerol kinase. Likewise, we used the system to overcome the expression toxicity of mevalonate pathway in C. necator H16. With this system, the mevalonate-genes were successfully introduced in the host and the recombinant strains could produce about 200 mg/l mevalonate.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{JildehOberlaenderKirchneretal.2018,
  author    = {Jildeh, Zaid B. and Oberl{\"a}nder, Jan and Kirchner, Patrick and Wagner, Patrick H. and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef},
  title     = {Thermocatalytic Behavior of Manganese (IV) Oxide as Nanoporous Material on the Dissociation of a Gas Mixture Containing Hydrogen Peroxide},
  series = {Nanomaterials},
  volume    = {8},
  journal   = {Nanomaterials},
  number    = {4},
  publisher = {MDPI},
  address   = {Basel},
  issn      = {2079-4991},
  doi       = {10.3390/nano8040262},
  pages     = {Artikel 262},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {In this article, we present an overview on the thermocatalytic reaction of hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) gas on a manganese (IV) oxide (MnO₂) catalytic structure. The principle of operation and manufacturing techniques are introduced for a calorimetric H₂O₂ gas sensor based on porous MnO₂. Results from surface analyses by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) of the catalytic material provide indication of the H₂O₂ dissociation reaction schemes. The correlation between theory and the experiments is documented in numerical models of the catalytic reaction. The aim of the numerical models is to provide further information on the reaction kinetics and performance enhancement of the porous MnO₂ catalyst.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{PoghossianJablonskiKochetal.2018,
  author    = {Poghossian, Arshak and Jablonski, Melanie and Koch, Claudia and Bronder, Thomas and Rolka, David and Wege, Christina and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef},
  title     = {Field-effect biosensor using virus particles as scaffolds for enzyme immobilization},
  series = {Biosensors and Bioelectronics},
  volume    = {110},
  journal   = {Biosensors and Bioelectronics},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {0956-5663},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.bios.2018.03.036},
  pages     = {168 -- 174},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {A field-effect biosensor employing tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) particles as scaffolds for enzyme immobilization is presented. Nanotubular TMV scaffolds allow a dense immobilization of precisely positioned enzymes with retained activity. To demonstrate feasibility of this new strategy, a penicillin sensor has been developed by coupling a penicillinase with virus particles as a model system. The developed field-effect penicillin biosensor consists of an Al-p-Si-SiO₂-Ta₂O₅-TMV structure and has been electrochemically characterized in buffer solutions containing different concentrations of penicillin G. In addition, the morphology of the biosensor surface with virus particles was characterized by scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy methods. The sensors possessed a high penicillin sensitivity of ~ 92 mV/dec in a nearly-linear range from 0.1 mM to 10 mM, and a low detection limit of about 50 µM. The long-term stability of the penicillin biosensor was periodically tested over a time period of about one year without any significant loss of sensitivity. The biosensor has also been successfully applied for penicillin detection in bovine milk samples.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MolinnusHardtSiegertetal.2018,
  author    = {Molinnus, Denise and Hardt, Gabriel and Siegert, Petra and Willenberg, Holger S. and Poghossian, Arshak and Keusgen, Michael and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef},
  title     = {Detection of Adrenaline in Blood Plasma as Biomarker for Adrenal Venous Sampling},
  series = {Electroanalysis},
  volume    = {30},
  journal   = {Electroanalysis},
  number    = {5},
  publisher = {Wiley-VCH},
  address   = {Weinheim},
  issn      = {1521-4109},
  doi       = {10.1002/elan.201800026},
  pages     = {937 -- 942},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {An amperometric bi-enzyme biosensor based on substrate recycling principle for the amplification of the sensor signal has been developed for the detection of adrenaline in blood. Adrenaline can be used as biomarker verifying successful adrenal venous sampling procedure. The adrenaline biosensor has been realized via modification of a galvanic oxygen sensor with a bi-enzyme membrane combining a genetically modified laccase and a pyrroloquinoline quinone-dependent glucose dehydrogenase. The measurement conditions such as pH value and temperature were optimized to enhance the sensor performance. A high sensitivity and a low detection limit of about 0.5-1 nM adrenaline have been achieved in phosphate buffer at pH 7.4, relevant for measurements in blood samples. The sensitivity of the biosensor to other catecholamines such as noradrenaline, dopamine and dobutamine has been studied. Finally, the sensor has been successfully applied for the detection of adrenaline in human blood plasma.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{BirgelLeschingerWegmannetal.2018,
  author    = {Birgel, Stefan and Leschinger, Tim and Wegmann, Kilian and Staat, Manfred},
  title     = {Calculation of muscle forces and joint reaction loads in the shoulder area via an OpenSim based computer model},
  series = {tm - Technisches Messen},
  volume    = {85},
  journal   = {tm - Technisches Messen},
  number    = {5},
  publisher = {De Gruyter},
  address   = {Berlin},
  issn      = {2196-7113},
  doi       = {10.1515/teme-2017-0114},
  pages     = {321 -- 330},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {Using the OpenSim software and verified anatomical data, a computer model for the calculation of biomechanical parameters is developed and used to determine the effect of a reattachment of the Supraspinatus muscle with a medial displacement of the muscle attachment point, which may be necessary for a rupture of the supraspinatus tendon. The results include the influence of the operation on basic biomechanical parameters such as the lever arm, as well as the calculated the muscle activations for the supraspinatus and deltoid. In addition, the influence on joint stability is examined by an analysis of the joint reaction force. The study provides a detailed description of the used model, as well as medical findings to a reattachment of the supraspinatus. Mit der Software OpenSim und {\"u}berpr{\"u}ften anatomischen Daten wird ein Computermodell zur Berechnung von biomechanischen Parametern entwickelt und genutzt, um den Effekt einer Refixierung des Supraspinatusmuskels mit einer medialen Verschiebung des Muskelansatzpunktes zu ermitteln, wie sie unter anderem nach einem Riss der Supraspinatussehne notwendig sein kann. Die Ergebnisse umfassen hierbei den Einfluss der Operation auf grundlegende biomechanische Parameter wie den Hebelarm sowie die berechneten Muskelaktivierungen f{\"u}r den Supraspinatus und Deltoideus. Zus{\"a}tzlich wird der Einfluss auf die Gelenkstabilit{\"a}t betrachtet und durch eine Analyse der Gelenkreaktionskraft untersucht. Die Studie bietet eine detaillierte Beschreibung des genutzten Modells, sowie medizinische Erkenntnisse zu einer Refixierung des Supraspinatus.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{BhattaraiJabbariAndingetal.2018,
  author    = {Bhattarai, Aroj and Jabbari, Medisa and Anding, Ralf and Staat, Manfred},
  title     = {Surgical treatment of vaginal vault prolapse using different prosthetic mesh implants: a finite element analysis},
  series = {tm - Technisches Messen},
  volume    = {85},
  journal   = {tm - Technisches Messen},
  number    = {5},
  publisher = {De Gruyter},
  address   = {Berlin},
  issn      = {2196-7113},
  doi       = {10.1515/teme-2017-0115},
  pages     = {331 -- 342},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {Particularly multiparous elderly women may suffer from vaginal vault prolapse after hysterectomy due to weak support from lax apical ligaments. A decreased amount of estrogen and progesterone in older age is assumed to remodel the collagen thereby reducing tissue stiffness. Sacrocolpopexy is either performed as open or laparoscopic surgery using prosthetic mesh implants to substitute lax ligaments. Y-shaped mesh models (DynaMesh, Gynemesh, and Ultrapro) are implanted in a 3D female pelvic floor finite element model in the extraperitoneal space from the vaginal cuff to the first sacral (S1) bone below promontory. Numerical simulations are conducted during Valsalva maneuver with weakened tissues modeled by reduced tissue stiffness. Tissues are modeled as incompressible, isotropic hyperelastic materials whereas the meshes are modeled either as orthotropic linear elastic or as isotropic hyperlastic materials. The positions of the vaginal cuff and the bladder base are calculated from the pubococcygeal line for female pelvic floor at rest, for prolapse and after repair using the three meshes. Due to mesh mechanics and mesh pore deformation along the loaded direction, the DynaMesh with regular rectangular mesh pores is found to provide better mechanical support to the organs than the Gynemesh and the Ultrapro with irregular hexagonal mesh pores. Insbesondere {\"a}ltere, mehrgeb{\"a}hrende Frauen leiden h{\"a}ufiger an einem Scheidenvorfall nach einer Hysterektomie aufgrund der schwachen Unterst{\"u}tzung durch laxe apikale B{\"a}nder. Es wird angenommen, dass eine verringerte Menge an {\"O}strogen und Progesteron im h{\"o}heren Alter das Kollagen umformt, wodurch die Gewebesteifigkeit reduziert wird. Die Sakrokolpopexie ist eine offene oder laparoskopische Operation, die mit prothetischen Netzimplantaten durchgef{\"u}hrt wird, um laxe B{\"a}nder zu ersetzen. Y-f{\"o}rmige Netzmodelle (DynaMesh, Gynemesh und Ultrapro) werden in einem 3D-Modell des weiblichen Beckenbodens im extraperitonealen Raum vom Vaginalstumpf bis zum Promontorium implantiert. Numerische Simulationen werden w{\"a}hrend des Valsalva-Man{\"o}vers mit geschw{\"a}chtem Gewebe durchgef{\"u}hrt, das durch eine reduzierte Gewebesteifigkeit modelliert wird. Die Gewebe werden als inkompressible, isotrop hyperelastische Materialien modelliert, w{\"a}hrend die Netze entweder als orthotrope linear elastische oder als isotrope hyperlastische Materialien modelliert werden. Die Positionen des Vaginalstumpfs, der Blase und der Harnr{\"o}hrenachse werden anhand der Pubococcygeallinie aus der Ruhelage, f{\"u}r den Prolaps und nach der Reparatur unter Verwendung der drei Netze berechnet. Aufgrund der Netzmechanik und der Netzporenverformung bietet das DynaMesh mit regelm{\"a}ßigen rechteckigen Netzporen eine bessere mechanische Unterst{\"u}tzung und eine Neupositionierung des Scheidengew{\"o}lbes, der Blase und der Urethraachse als Gynemesh und Ultrapro mit unregelm{\"a}ßigen hexagonalen Netzporen.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KohlerKirschnerHermannsStaatetal.2018,
  author    = {Kohler, Annette and Kirschner-Hermanns, Ruth and Staat, Manfred and Brehmer, Bernhard},
  title     = {Pathogenese, funktionelle und anatomische Aspekte der weiblichen Belastungsinkontinenz},
  series = {Aktuelle Urologie},
  volume    = {49},
  journal   = {Aktuelle Urologie},
  number    = {1},
  publisher = {Thieme},
  address   = {Stuttgart},
  issn      = {1438-8820},
  doi       = {10.1055/s-0043-120616},
  pages     = {47 -- 51},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {Der vorliegende Artikel fokussiert sich auf die weibliche Belastungsinkontinenz als Insuffizienz der Speicherfunktion der Blase, auch wenn im klinischen Alltag die Harninkontinenz der Frau h{\"a}ufig verschiedene Ursachen hat und insbesondere eine Belastungsinkontinenz im Alter und bei neurologischer Komorbidit{\"a}t nur selten isoliert vorkommt. Das kleine Becken der Frau ist sowohl als Funktions- als auch als strukturelle Einheit zu betrachten. Dabei unterliegen bei der Frau Blase, Harnr{\"o}hre, Geb{\"a}rmutter und Enddarm sowie die muskul{\"a}ren und ligament{\"o}sen Strukturen des kleinen Beckens durch Fertilit{\"a}tsphase, m{\"o}gliche Schwangerschaften, Geburten und Menopausen-Phase, {\"u}ber das „normale Altern" hinaus, gravierenden Ver{\"a}nderungen. This article focuses on female stress incontinence in the form of pelvic floor dysfunction and urethral sphincter deficiency, although isolated stress incontinence accounts for less than half of all incontinence cases. Especially in women of old age and those with neurological comorbidities, the causes of incontinence are mostly multifactorial. Also it has to be considered that the female bladder, urethra, uterus and rectum as well as the muscular and ligamentous structures of the female pelvis minor are affected by phases of fertility, possible pregnancies, births and menopause in addition to the normal ageing process.},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{ValeroBung2018,
  author    = {Valero, Daniel and Bung, Daniel B.},
  title     = {Reformulating self-aeration in hydraulic structures: Turbulent growth of free surface perturbations leading to air entrainment},
  series = {International Journal of Multiphase Flow},
  volume    = {100},
  journal   = {International Journal of Multiphase Flow},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {0301-9322},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.ijmultiphaseflow.2017.12.011},
  pages     = {127 -- 142},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {A new formulation for the prediction of free surface dynamics related to the turbulence occurring nearby is proposed. This formulation, altogether with a breakup criterion, can be used to compute the inception of self-aeration in high velocity flows like those occurring in hydraulic structures. Assuming a simple perturbation geometry, a kinematic and a non-linear momentum-based dynamic equation are formulated and forces acting on a control volume are approximated. Limiting steepness is proposed as an adequate breakup criterion. Role of the velocity fluctuations normal to the free surface is shown to be the main turbulence quantity related to self-aeration and the role of the scales contained in the turbulence spectrum are depicted. Surface tension force is integrated accounting for large displacements by using differential geometry for the curvature estimation. Gravity and pressure effects are also contemplated in the proposed formulation. The obtained equations can be numerically integrated for each wavelength, hence resulting in different growth rates and allowing computation of the free surface roughness wavelength distribution. Application to a prototype scale spillway (at the Aviemore dam) revealed that most unstable wavelength was close to the Taylor lengthscale. Amplitude distributions have been also obtained observing different scaling for perturbations stabilized by gravity or surface tension. The proposed theoretical framework represents a new conceptualization of self-aeration which explains the characteristic rough surface at the non-aerated region as well as other previous experimental observations which remained unresolved for several decades.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{BhattaraiStaat2018,
  author    = {Bhattarai, Aroj and Staat, Manfred},
  title     = {Modelling of Soft Connective Tissues to Investigate Female Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions},
  series = {Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine},
  volume    = {2018},
  journal   = {Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine},
  number    = {Article ID 9518076},
  publisher = {Hindawi},
  address   = {New York, NY},
  issn      = {1748-6718},
  doi       = {10.1155/2018/9518076},
  pages     = {1 -- 16},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {After menopause, decreased levels of estrogen and progesterone remodel the collagen of the soft tissues thereby reducing their stiffness. Stress urinary incontinence is associated with involuntary urine leakage due to pathological movement of the pelvic organs resulting from lax suspension system, fasciae, and ligaments. This study compares the changes in the orientation and position of the female pelvic organs due to weakened fasciae, ligaments, and their combined laxity. A mixture theory weighted by respective volume fraction of elastin-collagen fibre compound (5\%), adipose tissue (85\%), and smooth muscle (5\%) is adopted to characterize the mechanical behaviour of the fascia. The load carrying response (other than the functional response to the pelvic organs) of each fascia component, pelvic organs, muscles, and ligaments are assumed to be isotropic, hyperelastic, and incompressible. Finite element simulations are conducted during Valsalva manoeuvre with weakened tissues modelled by reduced tissue stiffness. A significant dislocation of the urethrovesical junction is observed due to weakness of the fascia (13.89 mm) compared to the ligaments (5.47 mm). The dynamics of the pelvic floor observed in this study during Valsalva manoeuvre is associated with urethral-bladder hypermobility, greater levator plate angulation, and positive Q-tip test which are observed in incontinent females.},
  language  = {en}
}