@article{TeumerCapitainRossJonesetal.2018,
  author    = {Teumer, T. and Capitain, C. and Ross-Jones, J. and Tippk{\"o}tter, Nils and R{\"a}dle, M. and Methner, F.-J.},
  title     = {In-line Haze Monitoring Using a Spectrally Resolved Back Scattering Sensor},
  series = {BrewingScience},
  volume    = {71},
  journal   = {BrewingScience},
  number    = {5/6},
  publisher = {Fachverlag Hans Carl},
  address   = {N{\"u}rnberg},
  issn      = {1613-2041},
  pages     = {49 -- 55},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {In the present work an optical sensor in combination with a spectrally resolved detection device for in-line particle-size-monitoring for quality control in beer production is presented. The principle relies on the size and wavelength dependent backscatter of growing particles in fluids. Measured interference structures of backscattered light are compared with calculated theoretical values, based on Mie-Theory, and fitted with a linear least square method to obtain particle size distributions. For this purpose, a broadband light source in combination with a process-CCD-spectrometer (charge ? coupled device spectrometer) and process adapted fiber optics are used. The goal is the development of an easy and flexible measurement device for in-line-monitoring of particle size. The presented device can be directly installed in product fill tubes or vessels, follows CIP- (cleaning in place) and removes the need of sample taking. A proof of concept and preliminary results, measuring protein precipitation, are presented.},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{DuweTippkoetterUlber2018,
  author    = {Duwe, A. and Tippk{\"o}tter, Nils and Ulber, Roland},
  title     = {Lignocellulose-Biorefinery: Ethanol-Focused},
  series = {Biorefineries},
  booktitle = {Biorefineries},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Cham},
  doi       = {10.1007/10_2016_72},
  pages     = {177 -- 215},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {The development prospects of the world markets for petroleum and other liquid fuels are diverse and partly contradictory. However, comprehensive changes for the energy supply of the future are essential. Notwithstanding the fact that there are still very large deposits of energy resources from a geological point of view, the finite nature of conventional oil reserves is indisputable. To reduce our dependence on oil, the EU, the USA, and other major economic zones rely on energy diversification. For this purpose, alternative materials and technologies are being sought, and is most obvious in the transport sector. The objective is to progressively replace fossil fuels with renewable and more sustainable fuels. In this respect, biofuels have a pre-eminent position in terms of their capability of blending with fossil fuels and being usable in existing cars without substantial modification. Ethanol can be considered as the primary renewable liquid fuel. In this chapter enzymes, micro-organisms, and processes for ethanol production based on renewable resources are described.},
  language  = {en}
}
@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}
}
@inproceedings{SchollSuderSchiffer2018,
  author    = {Scholl, Ingrid and Suder, Sebastian and Schiffer, Stefan},
  title     = {Direct Volume Rendering in Virtual Reality},
  series = {Bildverarbeitung f{\"u}r die Medizin 2018},
  booktitle = {Bildverarbeitung f{\"u}r die Medizin 2018},
  publisher = {Springer Vieweg},
  address   = {Berlin},
  isbn      = {978-3-662-56537-7},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-3-662-56537-7_79},
  pages     = {297 -- 302},
  year      = {2018},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ZhangValeroBungetal.2018,
  author    = {Zhang, G. and Valero, Daniel and Bung, Daniel Bernhard and Chanson, H.},
  title     = {On the estimation of free-surface turbulence using ultrasonic sensors},
  series = {Flow Measurement and Instrumentation},
  volume    = {60},
  journal   = {Flow Measurement and Instrumentation},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {0955-5986},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.flowmeasinst.2018.02.009},
  pages     = {171 -- 184},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {Accurate determination of free-surface dynamics has attracted much research attention during the past decade and has important applications in many environmental and water related areas. In this study, the free-surface dynamics in several turbulent flows commonly found in nature were investigated using a synchronised setup consisting of an ultrasonic sensor and a high-speed video camera. Basic sensor capabilities were examined in dry conditions to allow for a better characterisation of the present sensor model. The ultrasonic sensor was found to adequately reproduce free-surface dynamics up to the second order, especially in two-dimensional scenarios with the most energetic modes in the low frequency range. The sensor frequency response was satisfactory in the sub-20 Hz band, and its signal quality may be further improved by low-pass filtering prior to digitisation. The application of the USS to characterise entrapped air in high-velocity flows is also discussed.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{SchirraBissonnetteBramesfeld2018,
  author    = {Schirra, Julian and Bissonnette, William and Bramesfeld, G{\"o}tz},
  title     = {Wake-model effects on induced drag prediction of staggered boxwings},
  series = {Aerospace},
  volume    = {5},
  journal   = {Aerospace},
  number    = {1},
  issn      = {2226-4310},
  doi       = {10.3390/aerospace5010014},
  year      = {2018},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KochPoghossianSchoeningetal.2018,
  author    = {Koch, Claudia and Poghossian, Arshak and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Wege, Christian},
  title     = {Penicillin Detection by Tobacco Mosaic Virus-Assisted Colorimetric Biosensors},
  series = {Nanotheranostics},
  volume    = {2},
  journal   = {Nanotheranostics},
  number    = {2},
  publisher = {Ivyspring},
  address   = {Sydney},
  issn      = {2206-7418},
  doi       = {10.7150/ntno.22114},
  pages     = {184 -- 196},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {The presentation of enzymes on viral scaffolds has beneficial effects such as an increased enzyme loading and a prolonged reusability in comparison to conventional immobilization platforms. Here, we used modified tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) nanorods as enzyme carriers in penicillin G detection for the first time. Penicillinase enzymes were conjugated with streptavidin and coupled to TMV rods by use of a bifunctional biotin-linker. Penicillinase-decorated TMV particles were characterized extensively in halochromic dye-based biosensing. Acidometric analyte detection was performed with bromcresol purple as pH indicator and spectrophotometry. The TMV-assisted sensors exhibited increased enzyme loading and strongly improved reusability, and higher analysis rates compared to layouts without viral adapters. They extended the half-life of the sensors from 4 - 6 days to 5 weeks and thus allowed an at least 8-fold longer use of the sensors. Using a commercial budget-priced penicillinase preparation, a detection limit of 100 µM penicillin was obtained. Initial experiments also indicate that the system may be transferred to label-free detection layouts.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{DruckenmuellerGuentherElbers2018,
  author    = {Druckenm{\"u}ller, Katharina and G{\"u}nther, Klaus and Elbers, Gereon},
  title     = {Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) as a tool to monitor exhaust air from poultry operations},
  series = {Science of the Total Environment},
  volume    = {630},
  journal   = {Science of the Total Environment},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {0048-9697},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.02.072},
  pages     = {536 -- 543},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {Intensive poultry operation systems emit a considerable volume of inorganic and organic matter in the surrounding environment. Monitoring cleaning properties of exhaust air cleaning systems and to detect small but significant changes in emission characteristics during a fattening cycle is important for both emission and fattening process control. In the present study, we evaluated the potential of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) combined with chemometric techniques as a monitoring tool of exhaust air from poultry operation systems. To generate a high-quality data set for evaluation, the exhaust air of two poultry houses was sampled by applying state-of-the-art filter sampling protocols. The two stables were identical except for one crucial difference, the presence or absence of an exhaust air cleaning system. In total, twenty-one exhaust air samples were collected at the two sites to monitor spectral differences caused by the cleaning device, and to follow changes in exhaust air characteristics during a fattening period. The total dust load was analyzed by gravimetric determination and included as a response variable in multivariate data analysis. The filter samples were directly measured with NIR spectroscopy. Principal component analysis (PCA), linear discriminant analysis (LDA), and factor analysis (FA) were effective in classifying the NIR exhaust air spectra according to fattening day and origin. The results indicate that the dust load and the composition of exhaust air (inorganic or organic matter) substantially influence the NIR spectral patterns. In conclusion, NIR spectroscopy as a tool is a promising and very rapid way to detect differences between exhaust air samples based on still not clearly defined circumstances triggered during a fattening period and the availability of an exhaust air cleaning system.},
  language  = {en}
}
@book{Huening2018,
  author    = {H{\"u}ning, Felix},
  title     = {Embedded Design For IoT With Renesas Synergy},
  publisher = {Renesas Electronics},
  address   = {D{\"u}sseldorf},
  pages     = {143 S.},
  year      = {2018},
  language  = {en}
}
@book{ArtmannTemizArtmannZhubanovaetal.2018,
  author    = {Artmann, Gerhard and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Zhubanova, Azhar A. and Digel, Ilya},
  title     = {Biological, physical and technical basics of cell engineering},
  editor    = {Artmann, Gerhard and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Zhubanova, Azhar A. and Digel, Ilya},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Singapore},
  isbn      = {978-981-10-7903-0},
  pages     = {xxiv, 481 Seiten ; Illustrationen, Diagramme},
  year      = {2018},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MolinnusMuschallikGonzalezetal.2018,
  author    = {Molinnus, Denise and Muschallik, Lukas and Gonzalez, Laura Osorio and Bongaerts, Johannes and Wagner, Torsten and Selmer, Thorsten and Siegert, Petra and Keusgen, Michael and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef},
  title     = {Development and characterization of a field-effect biosensor for the detection of acetoin},
  series = {Biosensors and Bioelectronics},
  volume    = {115},
  journal   = {Biosensors and Bioelectronics},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.bios.2018.05.023},
  pages     = {1 -- 6},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {A capacitive electrolyte-insulator-semiconductor (EIS) field-effect biosensor for acetoin detection has been presented for the first time. The EIS sensor consists of a layer structure of Al/p-Si/SiO₂/Ta₂O₅/enzyme acetoin reductase. The enzyme, also referred to as butane-2,3-diol dehydrogenase from B. clausii DSM 8716T, has been recently characterized. The enzyme catalyzes the (R)-specific reduction of racemic acetoin to (R,R)- and meso-butane-2,3-diol, respectively. Two different enzyme immobilization strategies (cross-linking by using glutaraldehyde and adsorption) have been studied. Typical biosensor parameters such as optimal pH working range, sensitivity, hysteresis, linear concentration range and long-term stability have been examined by means of constant-capacitance (ConCap) mode measurements. Furthermore, preliminary experiments have been successfully carried out for the detection of acetoin in diluted white wine samples.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ValeroBung2018,
  author    = {Valero, Daniel and Bung, Daniel Bernhard},
  title     = {Vectrino profiler spatial filtering for shear flows based on the mean velocity gradient equation},
  series = {Journal of Hydraulic Engineering},
  volume    = {144},
  journal   = {Journal of Hydraulic Engineering},
  number    = {7},
  publisher = {ASCE},
  address   = {Reston, Va.},
  issn      = {0733-9429},
  doi       = {10.1061/(ASCE)HY.1943-7900.0001485},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {A new methodology is proposed to spatially filter acoustic Doppler velocimetry data from a Vectrino profiler based on the differential mean velocity equation. Lower and upper bounds are formulated in terms of physically based flow constraints. Practical implementation is discussed, and its application is tested against data gathered from an open-channel flow over a stepped macroroughness surface. The method has proven to detect outliers occurring all over the distance range sampled by the Vectrino profiler and has shown to remain applicable out of the region of validity of the velocity gradient equation. Finally, a statistical analysis suggests that physically obtained bounds are asymptotically representative.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ValeroBungCrookston2018,
  author    = {Valero, Daniel and Bung, Daniel Bernhard and Crookston, B.M.},
  title     = {Energy dissipation of a Type III basin under design and adverse conditions for stepped and smooth spillways},
  series = {Journal of Hydraulic Engineering},
  volume    = {144},
  journal   = {Journal of Hydraulic Engineering},
  number    = {7},
  publisher = {ASCE},
  address   = {Reston, Va.},
  issn      = {0733-9429},
  doi       = {10.1061/(ASCE)HY.1943-7900.0001482},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {New information regarding the influence of a stepped chute on the hydraulic performance of the United States Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) Type III hydraulic jump stilling basin is presented for design (steady) and adverse (decreasing tailwater) conditions. Using published experimental data and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models, this paper presents a detailed comparison between smooth-chute and stepped-chute configurations for chute slopes of 0.8H:1V and 4H:1V and Froude numbers (F) ranging from 3.1 to 9.5 for a Type III basin designed for F = 8. For both stepped and smooth chutes, the relative role of each basin element was quantified, up to the most hydraulic extreme case of jump sweep-out. It was found that, relative to a smooth chute, the turbulence generated by a stepped chute causes a higher maximum velocity decay within the stilling basin, which represents an enhancement of the Type III basin's performance but also a change in the relative role of the basin elements. Results provide insight into the ability of the CFD models [unsteady Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) equations with renormalization group (RNG) k-ϵ turbulence model and volume-of-fluid (VOF) for free surface tracking] to predict the transient basin flow structure and velocity profiles. Type III basins can perform adequately with a stepped chute despite the effects steps have on the relative role of each basin element. It is concluded that the classic Type III basin design, based upon methodology by reclamation specific to smooth chutes, can be hydraulically improved for the case of stepped chutes for design and adverse flow conditions using the information presented herein.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{PilasYaziciSelmeretal.2018,
  author    = {Pilas, Johanna and Yazici, Y. and Selmer, Thorsten and Keusgen, M. and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef},
  title     = {Application of a portable multi-analyte biosensor for organic acid determination in silage},
  series = {Sensors},
  volume    = {18},
  journal   = {Sensors},
  number    = {5},
  publisher = {MDPI},
  address   = {Basel},
  issn      = {1424-8220},
  doi       = {10.3390/s18051470},
  pages     = {12 Seiten},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {Multi-analyte biosensors may offer the opportunity to perform cost-effective and rapid analysis with reduced sample volume, as compared to electrochemical biosensing of each analyte individually. This work describes the development of an enzyme-based biosensor system for multi-parametric determination of four different organic acids. The biosensor array comprises five working electrodes for simultaneous sensing of ethanol, formate, d-lactate, and l-lactate, and an integrated counter electrode. Storage stability of the biosensor was evaluated under different conditions (stored at +4 °C in buffer solution and dry at -21 °C, +4 °C, and room temperature) over a period of 140 days. After repeated and regular application, the individual sensing electrodes exhibited the best stability when stored at -21 °C. Furthermore, measurements in silage samples (maize and sugarcane silage) were conducted with the portable biosensor system. Comparison with a conventional photometric technique demonstrated successful employment for rapid monitoring of complex media.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{DantismRoehlenWagneretal.2018,
  author    = {Dantism, Shahriar and R{\"o}hlen, Desiree and Wagner, Torsten and Wagner, Patrick and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef},
  title     = {Optimization of Cell-Based Multi-Chamber LAPS Measurements Utilizing FPGA-Controlled Laser-Diode Modules},
  series = {physica status solidi a : applications and materials sciences},
  volume    = {215},
  journal   = {physica status solidi a : applications and materials sciences},
  number    = {15},
  publisher = {Wiley-VCH},
  address   = {Weinheim},
  issn      = {1862-6319},
  doi       = {10.1002/pssa.201800058},
  pages     = {Article number 1800058},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {A light-addressable potentiometric sensor (LAPS) is a field-effect-based potentiometric device, which detects concentration changes of an analyte solution on the sensor surface in a spatially resolved way. It uses a light source to generate electron-hole pairs inside the semiconductor, which are separated in the depletion region due to an applied bias voltage across the sensor structure and hence, a surface-potential-dependent photocurrent can be read out. However, depending on the beam angle of the light source, scattering effects can occur, which influence the recorded signal in LAPS-based differential measurements. To solve this problem, a novel illumination unit based on a field programmable gate array (FPGA) consisting of 16 small-sized tunable infrared laser-diode modules (LDMs) is developed. Due to the improved focus of the LDMs with a beam angle of only 2 mrad, undesirable scattering effects are minimized. Escherichia coli (E. coli) K12 bacteria are used as a test microorganism to study the extracellular acidification on the sensor surface. Furthermore, a salt bridge chamber is built up and integrated with the LAPS system enabling multi-chamber differential measurements with a single Ag/AgCl reference electrode.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{SchreiberKraftZuendorf2018,
  author    = {Schreiber, Marc and Kraft, Bodo and Z{\"u}ndorf, Albert},
  title     = {NLP Lean Programming Framework: Developing NLP Applications More Effectively},
  series = {Proceedings of NAACL-HLT 2018: Demonstrations, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 2 - 4, 2018},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of NAACL-HLT 2018: Demonstrations, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 2 - 4, 2018},
  doi       = {10.18653/v1/N18-5001 },
  pages     = {5 Seiten},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {This paper presents NLP Lean Programming framework (NLPf), a new framework for creating custom natural language processing (NLP) models and pipelines by utilizing common software development build systems. This approach allows developers to train and integrate domain-specific NLP pipelines into their applications seamlessly. Additionally, NLPf provides an annotation tool which improves the annotation process significantly by providing a well-designed GUI and sophisticated way of using input devices. Due to NLPf's properties developers and domain experts are able to build domain-specific NLP applications more efficiently. NLPf is Opensource software and available at https:// gitlab.com/schrieveslaach/NLPf.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{VahidpourOberlaenderSchoening2018,
  author    = {Vahidpour, Farnoosh and Oberl{\"a}nder, Jan and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef},
  title     = {Flexible Calorimetric Gas Sensors for Detection of a Broad Concentration Range of Gaseous Hydrogen Peroxide: A Step Forward to Online Monitoring of Food-Package Sterilization Processes},
  series = {Phys. Status Solidi A},
  volume    = {215},
  journal   = {Phys. Status Solidi A},
  number    = {15},
  publisher = {Wiley-VCH},
  address   = {Weinheim},
  doi       = {10.1002/pssa.201800044},
  pages     = {Artikel 1800044},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {In this study, flexible calorimetric gas sensors are developed for specificdetection of gaseous hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) over a wide concentrationrange, which is used in sterilization processes for aseptic packaging industry.The flexibility of these sensors is an advantage for identifying the chemical components of the sterilant on the corners of the food boxes, so-called "coldspots", as critical locations in aseptic packaging, which are of great importance. These sensors are fabricated on flexible polyimide films by means of thin-film technique. Thin layers of titanium and platinum have been deposited on polyimide to define the conductive structures of the sensors. To detect the high-temperature evaporated H₂O₂, a differential temperature set-up is proposed. The sensors are evaluated in a laboratory-scaled sterilizationsystem to simulate the sterilization process. The concentration range of the evaporated H₂O₂ from 0 to 7.7\% v/v was defined and the sensors have successfully detected high as well as low H₂O₂ concentrations with a sensitivity of 5.04 °C/\% v/v. The characterizations of the sensors confirm their precise fabrication, high sensitivity and the novelty of low H₂O₂ concentration detections for future inline monitoring of food-package sterilization.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KunkelGebhardtMpofuetal.2018,
  author    = {Kunkel, Maximilian Hugo and Gebhardt, Andreas and Mpofu, Khumbaulani and Kallweit, Stephan},
  title     = {Statistical assessment of mechanical properties of selective laser melted specimens of stainless steel},
  series = {The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology},
  volume    = {98},
  journal   = {The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology},
  number    = {5-8},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {London},
  issn      = {0268-3768},
  doi       = {10.1007/s00170-018-2040-8},
  pages     = {1409 -- 1431},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {The rail business is challenged by long product life cycles and a broad spectrum of assembly groups and single parts. When spare part obsolescence occurs, quick solutions are needed. A reproduction of obsolete parts is often connected to long waiting times and minimum lot quantities that need to be purchased and stored. Spare part storage is therefore challenged by growing stocks, bound capital and issues of part ageing. A possible solution could be a virtual storage of spare parts which will be 3D printed through additive manufacturing technologies in case of sudden demand. As mechanical properties of additive manufactured parts are neither guaranteed by machine manufacturers nor by service providers, the utilization of this relatively young technology is impeded and research is required to address these issues. This paper presents an examination of mechanical properties of specimens manufactured from stainless steel through the selective laser melting (SLM) process. The specimens were produced in multiple batches. This paper interrogates the question if the test results follow a normal distribution pattern and if mechanical property predictions can be made. The results will be put opposite existing threshold values provided as the industrial standard. Furthermore, probability predictions will be made in order to examine the potential of the SLM process to maintain state-of-the-art mechanical property requirements.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{BhattaraiStaat2018,
  author    = {Bhattarai, Aroj and Staat, Manfred},
  title     = {Pectopexy to repair vaginal vault prolapse: a finite element approach},
  series = {Proceedings CMBBE 2018},
  booktitle = {Proceedings CMBBE 2018},
  editor    = {Fernandes, P.R. and Tavares, J. M.},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {The vaginal prolapse after hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) is often associated with the prolapse of the vaginal vault, rectum, bladder, urethra or small bowel. Minimally invasive surgery such as laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy and pectopexy are widely performed for the treatment of the vaginal prolapse with weakly supported vaginal vault after hysterectomy using prosthetic mesh implants to support (or strengthen) lax apical ligaments. Implants of different shape, size and polymers are selected depending on the patient's anatomy and the surgeon's preference. In this computational study on pectopexy, DynaMesh®-PRP soft, GYNECARE GYNEMESH® PS Nonabsorbable PROLENE® soft and Ultrapro® are tested in a 3D finite element model of the female pelvic floor. The mesh model is implanted into the extraperitoneal space and sutured to the vaginal stump with a bilateral fixation to the iliopectineal ligament at both sides. Numerical simulations are conducted at rest, after surgery and during Valsalva maneuver with weakened tissues modeled by reduced tissue stiffness. Tissues and prosthetic meshes are modeled as incompressible, isotropic hyperelastic materials. The positions of the organs are calculated with respect to the pubococcygeal line (PCL) for female pelvic floor at rest, after repair and during Valsalva maneuver using the three meshes.},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{BhattaraiStaat2018,
  author    = {Bhattarai, Aroj and Staat, Manfred},
  title     = {Mechanics of soft tissue reactions to textile mesh implants},
  series = {Biological, Physical and Technical Basics of Cell Engineering},
  booktitle = {Biological, Physical and Technical Basics of Cell Engineering},
  editor    = {Artmann, Gerhard and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Zhubanova, Azhar A. and Digel, Ilya},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Singapore},
  isbn      = {978-981-10-7904-7},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-981-10-7904-7_11},
  pages     = {251 -- 275},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {For pelvic floor disorders that cannot be treated with non-surgical procedures, minimally invasive surgery has become a more frequent and safer repair procedure. More than 20 million prosthetic meshes are implanted each year worldwide. The simple selection of a single synthetic mesh construction for any level and type of pelvic floor dysfunctions without adopting the design to specific requirements increase the risks for mesh related complications. Adverse events are closely related to chronic foreign body reaction, with enhanced formation of scar tissue around the surgical meshes, manifested as pain, mesh erosion in adjacent structures (with organ tissue cut), mesh shrinkage, mesh rejection and eventually recurrence. Such events, especially scar formation depend on effective porosity of the mesh, which decreases discontinuously at a critical stretch when pore areas decrease making the surgical reconstruction ineffective that further augments the re-operation costs. The extent of fibrotic reaction is increased with higher amount of foreign body material, larger surface, small pore size or with inadequate textile elasticity. Standardized studies of different meshes are essential to evaluate influencing factors for the failure and success of the reconstruction. Measurements of elasticity and tensile strength have to consider the mesh anisotropy as result of the textile structure. An appropriate mesh then should show some integration with limited scar reaction and preserved pores that are filled with local fat tissue. This chapter reviews various tissue reactions to different monofilament mesh implants that are used for incontinence and hernia repairs and study their mechanical behavior. This helps to predict the functional and biological outcomes after tissue reinforcement with meshes and permits further optimization of the meshes for the specific indications to improve the success of the surgical treatment.},
  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}
}
@inproceedings{BaaderReiswichBartschetal.2018,
  author    = {Baader, Fabian and Reiswich, M. and Bartsch, M. and Keller, D. and Tiede, E. and Keck, G. and Demircian, A. and Friedrich, M. and Dachwald, Bernd and Sch{\"u}ller, K. and Lehmann, R. and Chojetzki, R. and Durand, C. and Rapp, L. and Kowalski, Julia and F{\"o}rstner, R.},
  title     = {VIPER - Student research on extraterrestrical ice penetration technology},
  series = {Proceedings of the 2nd Symposium on Space Educational Activities},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of the 2nd Symposium on Space Educational Activities},
  pages     = {1 -- 6},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {Recent analysis of scientific data from Cassini and earth-based observations gave evidence for a global ocean under a surrounding solid ice shell on Saturn's moon Enceladus. Images of Enceladus' South Pole showed several fissures in the ice shell with plumes constantly exhausting frozen water particles, building up the E-Ring, one of the outer rings of Saturn. In this southern region of Enceladus, the ice shell is considered to be as thin as 2 km, about an order of magnitude thinner than on the rest of the moon. Under the ice shell, there is a global ocean consisting of liquid water. Scientists are discussing different approaches the possibilities of taking samples of water, i.e. by melting through the ice using a melting probe. FH Aachen UAS developed a prototype of maneuverable melting probe which can navigate through the ice that has already been tested successfully in a terrestrial environment. This means no atmosphere and or ambient pressure, low ice temperatures of around 100 to 150K (near the South Pole) and a very low gravity of 0,114 m/s^2 or 1100 μg. Two of these influencing measures are about to be investigated at FH Aachen UAS in 2017, low ice temperature and low ambient pressure below the triple point of water. Low gravity cannot be easily simulated inside a large experiment chamber, though. Numerical simulations of the melting process at RWTH Aachen however are showing a gravity dependence of melting behavior. Considering this aspect, VIPER provides a link between large-scale experimental simulations at FH Aachen UAS and numerical simulations at RWTH Aachen. To analyze the melting process, about 90 seconds of experiment time in reduced gravity and low ambient pressure is provided by the REXUS rocket. In this time frame, the melting speed and contact force between ice and probes are measured, as well as heating power and a two-dimensional array of ice temperatures. Additionally, visual and infrared cameras are used to observe the melting process.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{WilsonDickieSchreiteretal.2018,
  author    = {Wilson, C. E. and Dickie, A. P. and Schreiter, K. and Wehr, R. and Wilson, E. M. and Bial, J. and Scheer, Nico and Wilson, I. D. and Riley, R. J.},
  title     = {The pharmacokinetics and metabolism of diclofenac in chimeric humanized and murinized FRG mice},
  series = {Archives of Toxicology},
  volume    = {92},
  journal   = {Archives of Toxicology},
  number    = {6},
  publisher = {Springer},
  issn      = {1432-0738},
  doi       = {10.1007/s00204-018-2212-1},
  pages     = {1953 -- 1967},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {The pharmacokinetics of diclofenac were investigated following single oral doses of 10 mg/kg to chimeric liver humanized and murinized FRG and C57BL/6 mice. In addition, the metabolism and excretion were investigated in chimeric liver humanized and murinized FRG mice. Diclofenac reached maximum blood concentrations of 2.43 ± 0.9 µg/mL (n = 3) at 0.25 h post-dose with an AUCinf of 3.67 µg h/mL and an effective half-life of 0.86 h (n = 2). In the murinized animals, maximum blood concentrations were determined as 3.86 ± 2.31 µg/mL at 0.25 h post-dose with an AUCinf of 4.94 ± 2.93 µg h/mL and a half-life of 0.52 ± 0.03 h (n = 3). In C57BL/6J mice, mean peak blood concentrations of 2.31 ± 0.53 µg/mL were seen 0.25 h post-dose with a mean AUCinf of 2.10 ± 0.49 µg h/mL and a half-life of 0.51 ± 0.49 h (n = 3). Analysis of blood indicated only trace quantities of drug-related material in chimeric humanized and murinized FRG mice. Metabolic profiling of urine, bile and faecal extracts revealed a complex pattern of metabolites for both humanized and murinized animals with, in addition to unchanged parent drug, a variety of hydroxylated and conjugated metabolites detected. The profiles in humanized mice were different to those of both murinized and wild-type animals, e.g., a higher proportion of the dose was detected in the form of acyl glucuronide metabolites and much reduced amounts as taurine conjugates. Comparison of the metabolic profiles obtained from the present study with previously published data from C57BL/6J mice and humans revealed a greater, though not complete, match between chimeric humanized mice and humans, such that the liver humanized FRG model may represent a model for assessing the biotransformation of such compounds in humans.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{BindzusBragard2018,
  author    = {Bindzus, Manuel and Bragard, Michael},
  title     = {Motivating Intuitive Understanding of the Switched Reluctance Machine in the Education of Undergraduate Students},
  series = {2018 IEEE 59th International Scientific Conference on Power and Electrical Engineering of Riga Technical University (RTUCON)},
  booktitle = {2018 IEEE 59th International Scientific Conference on Power and Electrical Engineering of Riga Technical University (RTUCON)},
  isbn      = {978-1-5386-6903-7},
  doi       = {10.1109/RTUCON.2018.8659870},
  pages     = {1 -- 6},
  year      = {2018},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{BragardHoekHoegenetal.2018,
  author    = {Bragard, Michael and Hoek, Hauke van and Hoegen, Anne von and Doncker, Rik W. De},
  title     = {Motivation-based Learning: Teaching Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering with an LED Spinning Top},
  series = {2018 IEEE 59th International Scientific Conference on Power and Electrical Engineering of Riga Technical University (RTUCON)},
  booktitle = {2018 IEEE 59th International Scientific Conference on Power and Electrical Engineering of Riga Technical University (RTUCON)},
  isbn      = {978-1-5386-6903-7},
  doi       = {10.1109/RTUCON.2018.8659810},
  pages     = {1 -- 6},
  year      = {2018},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{RuettersWeinheimerBragard2018,
  author    = {R{\"u}tters, Ren{\´e} and Weinheimer, Marius and Bragard, Michael},
  title     = {Teaching Control Theory with a Simplified Helicopter Model and a Classroom Fitting Hardware Test-Bench},
  series = {2018 IEEE 59th International Scientific Conference on Power and Electrical Engineering of Riga Technical University (RTUCON)},
  booktitle = {2018 IEEE 59th International Scientific Conference on Power and Electrical Engineering of Riga Technical University (RTUCON)},
  isbn      = {978-1-5386-6903-7},
  doi       = {10.1109/RTUCON.2018.8659871},
  year      = {2018},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{BirklDiendorferKernetal.2018,
  author    = {Birkl, Josef and Diendorfer, Gerhard and Kern, Alexander and Thern, Stephan},
  title     = {Extremely high lightning peak currents},
  series = {34th International Conference on Ligntning Protection, 02-07 September 2018},
  booktitle = {34th International Conference on Ligntning Protection, 02-07 September 2018},
  isbn      = {978-1-5386-6635-7},
  pages     = {7 Seiten},
  year      = {2018},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{GoettenHavermannBraunetal.2018,
  author    = {G{\"o}tten, Falk and Havermann, Marc and Braun, Carsten and Gomez, Francisco and Bil, Cees},
  title     = {On the Applicability of Empirical Drag Estimation Methods for Unmanned Air Vehicle Design Read More: https://arc.aiaa.org/doi/10.2514/6.2018-3192},
  series = {2018 Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference, AIAA AVIATION Forum},
  booktitle = {2018 Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference, AIAA AVIATION Forum},
  issn      = {1533-385X},
  doi       = {10.2514/6.2018-3192},
  pages     = {Article 3192},
  year      = {2018},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{PuppeGiulianoFrantzetal.2018,
  author    = {Puppe, Michael and Giuliano, Stefano and Frantz, Cathy and Uhlig, Ralf and Schumacher, Ralph and Ibraheem, Wagdi and Schmalz, Stefan and Waldmann, Barbara and Guder, Christoph and Peter, Dennis and Schwager, Christian and Teixeira Boura, Cristiano Jos{\´e} and Alexopoulos, Spiros and Spiegel, Michael and Wortmann, J{\"u}rgen and Hinrichs, Matthias and Engelhard, Manfred and Aust, Michael},
  title     = {Techno-economic optimization of molten salt solar tower plants},
  series = {AIP Conference Proceedings art.no. 040033},
  volume    = {2033},
  journal   = {AIP Conference Proceedings art.no. 040033},
  number    = {Issue 1},
  publisher = {AIP Publishing},
  address   = {Melville, NY},
  doi       = {10.1063/1.5067069},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {In this paper the results of a techno-economic analysis of improved and optimized molten salt solar tower plants (MSSTP plants) are presented. The potential improvements that were analyzed include different receiver designs, different designs of the HTF-system and plant control, increased molten salt temperatures (up to 640°C) and multi-tower systems. Detailed technological and economic models of the solar field, solar receiver and high temperature fluid system (HTF-system) were developed and used to find potential improvements compared to a reference plant based on Solar Two technology and up-to-date cost estimations. The annual yield model calculates the annual outputs and the LCOE of all variants. An improved external tubular receiver and improved HTF-system achieves a significant decrease of LCOE compared to the reference. This is caused by lower receiver cost as well as improvements of the HTF-system and plant operation strategy, significantly reducing the plant own consumption. A novel star receiver shows potential for further cost decrease. The cavity receiver concepts result in higher LCOE due to their high investment cost, despite achieving higher efficiencies. Increased molten salt temperatures seem possible with an adapted, closed loop HTF-system and achieve comparable results to the original improved system (with 565°C) under the given boundary conditions. In this analysis all multi tower systems show lower economic viability compared to single tower systems, caused by high additional cost for piping connections and higher cost of the receivers. REFERENCES},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{GrundmannBauerBorchersetal.2018,
  author    = {Grundmann, Jan Thimo and Bauer, Waldemar and Borchers, Kai and Dumont, Etienne and Grimm, Christian D. and Ho, Tra-Mi and Jahnke, Rico and Lange, Caroline and Maiwald, Volker and Mikulz, Eugen and Quantius, Dominik and Reershemius, Siebo and Renger, Thomas and Riemann, Johannes and Sasaki, Kaname and Seefeldt, Patric and Spietz, Peter and Spr{\"o}witz, Tom and Toth, Norbert and Wejmo, Elisabet and Biele, Jens and Krause, Christian and Cerotti, Matteo and Peloni, Alessandro and Dachwald, Bernd},
  title     = {Small Spacecraft Solar Sailing for Small Solar System Body Multiple Rendezvous and Landing},
  series = {2018 IEEE Aerospace Conference : 3-10 March 2018},
  booktitle = {2018 IEEE Aerospace Conference : 3-10 March 2018},
  isbn      = {978-1-5386-2014-4},
  pages     = {20 Seiten},
  year      = {2018},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{DigelWehlitzKayseretal.2018,
  author    = {Digel, Ilya and Wehlitz, V. and Kayser, Peter and Figiel-Lange, A. and Bassam, R. and Rundstedt, F. von},
  title     = {Suspension depletion approach for exemption of infected Solanum jasminoides cells from pospiviroids},
  series = {Plant Pathology},
  volume    = {67},
  journal   = {Plant Pathology},
  number    = {2},
  publisher = {Wiley},
  address   = {Oxford},
  issn      = {1365-3059},
  doi       = {10.1111/ppa.12750},
  pages     = {358 -- 365},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {Despite numerous studies, viroid elimination from infected plants remains a very challenging task. This study introduces for the first time a novel 'suspension depletion' approach for exemption of Solanum jasminoides plants from viroids. The proposed method implies initial establishment of suspension cultures of the infected plant cells. The suspended cells were then physically treated (mild thermotherapy, 33 °C), which presumably delayed the replication of the viroid. The viroid concentration in the treated biomass was monitored weekly using pospiviroid-specific PCR. After 10-12 weeks of continuous treatment, a sufficient decrease in viroid concentration was observed such that the infection became undetectable by PCR. The treated single cells then gave rise to microcolonies on a solid culture medium and the obtained viroid-negative clones were further promoted to regenerate into viroid-free plants. Three years of accumulated experimental data suggests feasibility, broad applicability, and good efficacy of the proposed approach.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{EngelmannRoethEberbecketal.2018,
  author    = {Engelmann, Ulrich M. and Roeth, Anjali A.J. and Eberbeck, Dietmar and Buhl, Eva Miriam and Neumann, Ulf Peter and Schmitz-Rode, Thomas and Slabu, Ioana},
  title     = {Combining Bulk Temperature and Nanoheating Enables Advanced Magnetic Fluid Hyperthermia Efficacy on Pancreatic Tumor Cells},
  series = {Scientific Reports},
  volume    = {8},
  journal   = {Scientific Reports},
  number    = {1},
  publisher = {Springer Nature},
  address   = {Cham},
  issn      = {2045-2322},
  doi       = {10.1038/s41598-018-31553-9},
  pages     = {Article number 13210},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {Many efforts are made worldwide to establish magnetic fluid hyperthermia (MFH) as a treatment for organ-confined tumors. However, translation to clinical application hardly succeeds as it still lacks of understanding the mechanisms determining MFH cytotoxic effects. Here, we investigate the intracellular MFH efficacy with respect to different parameters and assess the intracellular cytotoxic effects in detail. For this, MiaPaCa-2 human pancreatic tumor cells and L929 murine fibroblasts were loaded with iron-oxide magnetic nanoparticles (MNP) and exposed to MFH for either 30 min or 90 min. The resulting cytotoxic effects were assessed via clonogenic assay. Our results demonstrate that cell damage depends not only on the obvious parameters bulk temperature and duration of treatment, but most importantly on cell type and thermal energy deposited per cell during MFH treatment. Tumor cell death of 95\% was achieved by depositing an intracellular total thermal energy with about 50\% margin to damage of healthy cells. This is attributed to combined intracellular nanoheating and extracellular bulk heating. Tumor cell damage of up to 86\% was observed for MFH treatment without perceptible bulk temperature rise. Effective heating decreased by up to 65\% after MNP were internalized inside cells.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{EngelmannBuhlDraacketal.2018,
  author    = {Engelmann, Ulrich M. and Buhl, Eva Miriam and Draack, Sebastian and Viereck, Thilo and Frank, and Schmitz-Rode, Thomas and Slabu, Ioana},
  title     = {Magnetic relaxation of agglomerated and immobilized iron oxide nanoparticles for hyperthermia and imaging applications},
  series = {IEEE Magnetic Letters},
  volume    = {9},
  journal   = {IEEE Magnetic Letters},
  number    = {Article number 8519617},
  publisher = {IEEE},
  address   = {New York, NY},
  issn      = {1949-307X},
  doi       = {10.1109/LMAG.2018.2879034},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) are used as therapeutic and diagnostic agents for local delivery of heat and image contrast enhancement in diseased tissue. Besides magnetization, the most important parameter that determines their performance for these applications is their magnetic relaxation, which can be affected when MNPs immobilize and agglomerate inside tissues. In this letter, we investigate different MNP agglomeration states for their magnetic relaxation properties under excitation in alternating fields and relate this to their heating efficiency and imaging properties. With focus on magnetic fluid hyperthermia, two different trends in MNP heating efficiency are measured: an increase by up to 23\% for agglomerated MNP in suspension and a decrease by up to 28\% for mixed states of agglomerated and immobilized MNP, which indicates that immobilization is the dominant effect. The same comparatively moderate effects are obtained for the signal amplitude in magnetic particle spectroscopy.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MichelButenwegKinkel2018,
  author    = {Michel, Philipp and Butenweg, Christoph and Kinkel, Sven},
  title     = {Pile-grid foundations of onshore wind turbines considering soil-structure-interaction under seismic loading},
  series = {Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering},
  volume    = {109},
  journal   = {Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {0267-7261},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.soildyn.2018.03.009},
  pages     = {299 -- 311},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {In recent years, many onshore wind turbines are erected in seismic active regions and on soils with poor load bearing capacity, where pile grids are inevitable to transfer the loads into the ground. In this contribution, a realistic multi pile grid is designed to analyze the dynamics of a wind turbine tower including frequency dependent soil-structure-interaction. It turns out that different foundations on varying soil configurations heavily influence the vibration response. While the vibration amplitude is mostly attenuated, certain unfavorable combinations of structure and soil parameters lead to amplification in the range of the system's natural frequencies. This testifies the need for overall dynamic analysis in the assessment of the dynamic stability and the holistic frequency tuning of the turbines.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{RosinButenwegCacciatoreetal.2018,
  author    = {Rosin, Julia and Butenweg, Christoph and Cacciatore, Pamela and Boesen, Niklas},
  title     = {Investigation of the seismic performance of modern masonry buildings during the Emilia Romagna earthquake series},
  series = {Mauerwerk},
  volume    = {22},
  journal   = {Mauerwerk},
  number    = {4},
  publisher = {Ernst \& Sohn},
  address   = {Berlin},
  issn      = {1437-1022},
  doi       = {10.1002/dama.201800013},
  pages     = {238 -- 250},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {The article presents the investigation of the seismic behaviour of a modern URM building located in the municipality of Finale Emilia in province of Modena, Northern Italy. The building is situated in the centre of the series of the 2012 Northern Italy earthquakes and has not suffered any damage during the earthquake series in 2012. The observed earthquake resistance of the building is compared with predicted resistances based on linear and nonlinear design approaches according to Eurocode. Furthermore, probabilistic analyses based on nonlinear calculation models taking into account scattering of the most relevant input parameters are carried out to identify their influence to the results and to derive fragility curves.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{ButenwegMarinkovic2018,
  author    = {Butenweg, Christoph and Marinkovic, Marko},
  title     = {Damage reduction system for masonry infill walls under seismic loading},
  series = {ce/papers},
  volume    = {2},
  booktitle = {ce/papers},
  number    = {4},
  publisher = {Ernst \& Sohn Verlag},
  address   = {Berlin},
  doi       = {10.1002/cepa.863},
  pages     = {267 -- 273},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {Reinforced concrete (RC) frames with masonry infills are frequently used in seismic regions all over the world. Generally masonry infills are considered as nonstructural elements and thus are typically neglected in the design process. However, the observations made after strong earthquakes have shown that masonry infills can modify the dynamic behavior of the structure significantly. The consequences were total collapses of buildings and loss of human lives. This paper presents the new system INODIS (Innovative Decoupled Infill System) developed within the European research project INSYSME (Innovative Systems for Earthquake Resistant Masonry Enclosures in RC Buildings). INODIS decouples the frame and the masonry infill by means of special U-shaped rubbers placed in between frame and infill. The effectiveness of the system was investigated by means of full scale tests on RC frames with masonry infills subjected to in-plane and out-of-plane loading. Furthermore small specimen tests were conducted to determine material characteristics of the components and the resistances of the connections. Finally, a micromodel was developed to simulate the in-plane behavior of RC frames infilled with AAC blocks with and without installation of the INODIS system.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ConzenAlbannaWeissetal.2018,
  author    = {Conzen, Catharina and Albanna, Walid and Weiss, Miriam and K{\"u}rten, David and Vilser, Walthard and Kotliar, Konstantin and Z{\"a}ske, Charlotte and Clusmann, Hans and Schubert, Gerrit Alexander},
  title     = {Vasoconstriction and Impairment of Neurovascular Coupling after Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: a Descriptive Analysis of Retinal Changes},
  series = {Translational Stroke Research},
  journal   = {Translational Stroke Research},
  number    = {9},
  publisher = {Springer Nature},
  address   = {Cham},
  issn      = {1868-601X},
  doi       = {10.1007/s12975-017-0585-8},
  pages     = {284 -- 293},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {Impaired cerebral autoregulation and neurovascular coupling (NVC) contribute to delayed cerebral ischemia after subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). Retinal vessel analysis (RVA) allows non-invasive assessment of vessel dimension and NVC hereby demonstrating a predictive value in the context of various neurovascular diseases. Using RVA as a translational approach, we aimed to assess the retinal vessels in patients with SAH. RVA was performed prospectively in 24 patients with acute SAH (group A: day 5-14), in 11 patients 3 months after ictus (group B: day 90 ± 35), and in 35 age-matched healthy controls (group C). Data was acquired using a Retinal Vessel Analyzer (Imedos Systems UG, Jena) for examination of retinal vessel dimension and NVC using flicker-light excitation. Diameter of retinal vessels—central retinal arteriolar and venular equivalent—was significantly reduced in the acute phase (p < 0.001) with gradual improvement in group B (p < 0.05). Arterial NVC of group A was significantly impaired with diminished dilatation (p < 0.001) and reduced area under the curve (p < 0.01) when compared to group C. Group B showed persistent prolonged latency of arterial dilation (p < 0.05). Venous NVC was significantly delayed after SAH compared to group C (A p < 0.001; B p < 0.05). To our knowledge, this is the first clinical study to document retinal vasoconstriction and impairment of NVC in patients with SAH. Using non-invasive RVA as a translational approach, characteristic patterns of compromise were detected for the arterial and venous compartment of the neurovascular unit in a time-dependent fashion. Recruitment will continue to facilitate a correlation analysis with clinical course and outcome.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{RiekeStollenwerkDahmenetal.2018,
  author    = {Rieke, Christian and Stollenwerk, Dominik and Dahmen, Markus and Pieper, Martin},
  title     = {Modeling and optimization of a biogas plant for a demand-driven energy supply},
  series = {Energy},
  volume    = {145},
  journal   = {Energy},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {0360-5442},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.energy.2017.12.073},
  pages     = {657 -- 664},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {Due to the Renewable Energy Act, in Germany it is planned to increase the amount of renewable energy carriers up to 60\%. One of the main problems is the fluctuating supply of wind and solar energy. Here biogas plants provide a solution, because a demand-driven supply is possible. Before running such a plant, it is necessary to simulate and optimize the process. This paper provides a new model of a biogas plant, which is as accurate as the standard ADM1 model. The advantage compared to ADM1 is that it is based on only four parameters compared to 28. Applying this model, an optimization was installed, which allows a demand-driven supply by biogas plants. Finally the results are confirmed by several experiments and measurements with a real test plant.},
  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{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{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{OberlaenderMayerGreeffetal.2018,
  author    = {Oberl{\"a}nder, Jan and Mayer, Marlena and Greeff, Anton and Keusgen, Michael and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef},
  title     = {Spore-based biosensor to monitor the microbicidal efficacy of gaseous hydrogen peroxide sterilization processes},
  series = {Biosensors and Bioelectronics},
  volume    = {104},
  journal   = {Biosensors and Bioelectronics},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {0956-5663},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.bios.2017.12.045},
  pages     = {87 -- 94},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {In this work, a spore-based biosensor is evaluated to monitor the microbicidal efficacy of sterilization processes applying gaseous hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). The sensor is based on interdigitated electrode structures (IDEs) that have been fabricated by means of thin-film technologies. Impedimetric measurements are applied to study the effect of sterilization process on spores of Bacillus atrophaeus. This resilient microorganism is commonly used in industry to proof the sterilization efficiency. The sensor measurements are accompanied by conventional microbiological challenge tests, as well as morphological characterizations with scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The sensor measurements are correlated with the microbiological test routines. In both methods, namely the sensor-based and microbiological one, a tailing effect has been observed. The results are evaluated and discussed in a three-dimensional calibration plot demonstrating the sensor's suitability to enable a rapid process decision in terms of a successfully performed sterilization.},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{BhattaraiFrotscherStaat2018,
  author    = {Bhattarai, Aroj and Frotscher, Ralf and Staat, Manfred},
  title     = {Computational Analysis of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction},
  series = {Women's Health and Biomechanics},
  booktitle = {Women's Health and Biomechanics},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Cham},
  isbn      = {978-3-319-71574-2},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-3-319-71574-2_17},
  pages     = {217 -- 230},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is characterized by the failure of the levator ani (LA) muscle to maintain the pelvic hiatus, resulting in the descent of the pelvic organs below the pubococcygeal line. This chapter adopts the modified Humphrey material model to consider the effect of the muscle fiber on passive stretching of the LA muscle. The deformation of the LA muscle subjected to intra-abdominal pressure during Valsalva maneuver is compared with the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examination of a nulliparous female. Numerical result shows that the fiber-based Humphrey model simulates the muscle behavior better than isotropic constitutive models. Greater posterior movement of the LA muscle widens the levator hiatus due to lack of support from the anococcygeal ligament and the perineal structure as a consequence of birth-related injury and aging. Old and multiparous females with uncontrolled urogenital and rectal hiatus tend to develop PFDs such as prolapse and incontinence.},
  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}
}
@article{ValeroBung2018,
  author    = {Valero, Daniel and Bung, Daniel Bernhard},
  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{LauraDrechslerErdtetal.2018,
  author    = {Laura, C.O. and Drechsler, Klaus and Erdt, M. and Wesarg, S. and Bale, R.},
  title     = {Intervention assessment tool for primary tumors in the liver},
  series = {Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering},
  volume    = {4},
  journal   = {Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering},
  number    = {1},
  publisher = {De Gruyter},
  address   = {Berlin},
  issn      = {2364-5504},
  doi       = {10.1515/cdbme-2018-0081},
  pages     = {337 -- 340},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {After a liver tumor intervention the medical doctor has to compare both pre and postoperative CT acquisitions to ensure that all carcinogenic cells are destroyed. A correct assessment of the intervention is of vital importance, since it will reduce the probability of tumor recurrence. Some methods have been proposed to support the medical doctors during the assessment process, however, all of them focus on secondary tumors. In this paper a tool is presented that enables the outcome validation for both primary and secondary tumors. Therefore, a multiphase registration (preoperative arterial and portal phases) followed by a registration between the pre and postoperative CT images is carried out. The first registration is in charge of the primary tumors that are only visible in the arterial phase. The secondary tumors will be incorporated in the second registration step. Finally, the part of the tumor that was not covered by the necrosis is quantified and visualized. The method has been tested in 9 patients, with an average registration error of 1.41 mm.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{HeinkeKnickerAlbracht2018,
  author    = {Heinke, Lars N. and Knicker, Axel J. and Albracht, Kirsten},
  title     = {Evaluation of passively induced shoulder stretch reflex using an isokinetic dynamometer in male overhead athletes},
  series = {Isokinetics and Exercise Science},
  volume    = {26},
  journal   = {Isokinetics and Exercise Science},
  number    = {4},
  publisher = {IOS Press},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {1878-5913},
  doi       = {10.3233/IES-184111},
  pages     = {265 -- 274},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {BACKGROUND: Muscle stretch reflexes are widely considered to beneficially influence joint stability and power generation in the lower limbs. While in the upper limbs and especially in the muscles surrounding the shoulder joint such evidence is lacking. OBJECTIVE: To quantify the electromyographical response in the muscles crossing the shoulder of specifically trained overhead athletes to an anterior perturbation force. METHODS: Twenty healthy male participants performed six sets of different external shoulder rotation stretches on an isokinetic dynamometer over a range of amplitudes and muscle pre-activation moment levels. All stretches were applied with a dynamometer acceleration of 10,000∘/s2 and a velocity of 150∘/s. Electromyographical response was measured via sEMG. RESULTS: Consistent reflexes were not observed in all experimental conditions. The reflex latencies revealed a significant muscle main effect (F (2,228) = 99.31, p< 0.001; η2= 0.466; f= 0.934) and a pre-activation main effect (F (1,228) = 142.21, p< 0.001; η2= 0.384; f= 1.418). The stretch reflex amplitude yielded a significant pre-activation main effect (F (1,222) = 470.373, p< 0.001; η2= 0.679; f= 1.454). CONCLUSION: Short latency muscle reflexes showed a tendency to an anterior to posterior muscle recruitment whereby the main internal rotator muscles of the shoulder revealed the most consistent results.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{BueckingPfaffDirksmeier2018,
  author    = {B{\"u}cking, Henrik and Pfaff, Raphael and Dirksmeier, Roger},
  title     = {Sensor positioning and thermal model for condition monitoring of pressure gas reservoirs in vehicles},
  series = {Proceedings of the Fourth European Conference of the Prognostics and Health Management Society, Utrecht, Netherlands, 2018},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of the Fourth European Conference of the Prognostics and Health Management Society, Utrecht, Netherlands, 2018},
  pages     = {5 Seiten},
  year      = {2018},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{GaoBabilonPfaffetal.2018,
  author    = {Gao, H. and Babilon, Katharina and Pfaff, Raphael and Gan, F. and Reich, A.},
  title     = {Model of wheel-rail contact for sanding and adhesion enhancement},
  series = {Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Contact Mechanics and Wear of Rail/wheel Systems, CM 2018},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Contact Mechanics and Wear of Rail/wheel Systems, CM 2018},
  isbn      = {978-946186963-0},
  pages     = {314 -- 321},
  year      = {2018},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{FranzenPindersPfaffetal.2018,
  author    = {Franzen, Julius and Pinders, Erik and Pfaff, Raphael and Enning, Manfred},
  title     = {RailCrowd's virtual fleets: Make most of your asset data},
  series = {Deine Bahn},
  journal   = {Deine Bahn},
  number    = {9},
  publisher = {Bahn-Fachverlag},
  address   = {Berlin},
  issn      = {0948-7263},
  pages     = {11 -- 13},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {For smaller railway operators or those with a diverse fleet, it can be difficult to collect sufficient data to improve maintenance programs. At the same time, new rules such as entity in charge of maintenance - ECM - regulations impose an additional workload by requiring a dedicated maintenance management system and specific reports. The RailCrowd platform sets out to facilitate compliance with ECM and similar regulations while at the same time pooling anonymised fleet data across operators to form virtual fleets, providing greater data insights.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{PfaffMelcherFranzen2018,
  author    = {Pfaff, Raphael and Melcher, Karin and Franzen, Julian},
  title     = {Rare event simulation to optimise maintenance intervals of safety critical redundant subsystems},
  series = {Proceedings of the European Conference of the PHM Society},
  volume    = {4},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of the European Conference of the PHM Society},
  number    = {1},
  pages     = {1 -- 6},
  year      = {2018},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{RauppSchmittWalzetal.2018,
  author    = {Raupp, Sebastian M. and Schmitt, Marcel and Walz, Anna-Lena and Diehm, Ralf and Hummel, Helga and Scharfer, Philip and Schabel, Wilhelm},
  title     = {Slot die stripe coating of low viscous fluids},
  series = {Journal of Coatings Technology and Research},
  volume    = {15},
  journal   = {Journal of Coatings Technology and Research},
  number    = {5},
  publisher = {Springer},
  issn      = {1935-3804},
  doi       = {10.1007/s11998-017-0039-y},
  pages     = {899 -- 911},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {Slot die coating is applied to deposit thin and homogenous films in roll-to-roll and sheet-to-sheet applications. The critical step in operation is to choose suitable process parameters within the process window. In this work, we investigate an upper limit for stripe coatings. This maximum film thickness is characterized by stripe merging which needs to be avoided in a stable process. It is shown that the upper limit reduces the process window for stripe coatings to a major extent. As a result, stripe coatings at large coating gaps and low viscosities are only possible for relatively thick films. Explaining the upper limit, a theory of balancing the side pressure in the gap region in the cross-web direction has been developed.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{WiesenEngemannLimpertetal.2018,
  author    = {Wiesen, Patrick and Engemann, Heiko and Limpert, Nicolas and Kallweit, Stephan},
  title     = {Learning by Doing - Mobile Robotics in the FH Aachen ROS Summer School},
  series = {European Robotics Forum 2018, TRROS18 Workshop},
  booktitle = {European Robotics Forum 2018, TRROS18 Workshop},
  pages     = {47 -- 58},
  year      = {2018},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{SerrorHenzeHacketal.2018,
  author    = {Serror, Martin and Henze, Martin and Hack, Sacha and Schuba, Marko and Wehrle, Klaus},
  title     = {Towards in-network security for smart homes},
  series = {13th International Conference on Availability, Reliability and Security, ARES 2018; Hamburg; Germany; 27 August 2018 through 30 August 2018},
  booktitle = {13th International Conference on Availability, Reliability and Security, ARES 2018; Hamburg; Germany; 27 August 2018 through 30 August 2018},
  isbn      = {978-145036448-5},
  doi       = {10.1145/3230833.3232802},
  pages     = {Article numer 3232802},
  year      = {2018},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{RendonDieckmannWeidleetal.2018,
  author    = {Rendon, Carlos and Dieckmann, Simon and Weidle, Mathias and Dersch, J{\"u}rgen and Teixeira Boura, Cristiano Jos{\´e} and Polklas, Thomas and Kuschel, Marcus and Herrmann, Ulf},
  title     = {Retrofitting of existing parabolic trough collector power plants with molten salt tower systems},
  series = {AIP Conference Proceedings},
  volume    = {2033},
  booktitle = {AIP Conference Proceedings},
  number    = {1},
  doi       = {10.1063/1.5067030},
  pages     = {030014-1 -- 030014-8},
  year      = {2018},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{ThurnGebhardt2018,
  author    = {Thurn, Laura and Gebhardt, Andreas},
  title     = {Strategy of Education on Materials for Students},
  series = {Conference Proceedings: „New Perspectives in Science Education"},
  booktitle = {Conference Proceedings: „New Perspectives in Science Education"},
  address   = {Florence, Italy},
  isbn      = {978-88-6292-976-9},
  pages     = {156 -- 161},
  year      = {2018},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{KromeSander2018,
  author    = {Krome, Cornelia and Sander, Volker},
  title     = {Time series analysis with apache spark and its applications to energy informatics},
  series = {Proceedings of the 7th DACH+ Conference on Energy Informatics},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of the 7th DACH+ Conference on Energy Informatics},
  doi       = {10.1186/s42162-018-0043-1},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {In energy economy forecasts of different time series are rudimentary. In this study, a prediction for the German day-ahead spot market is created with Apache Spark and R. It is just an example for many different applications in virtual power plant environments. Other examples of use as intraday price processes, load processes of machines or electric vehicles, real time energy loads of photovoltaic systems and many more time series need to be analysed and predicted. This work gives a short introduction into the project where this study is settled. It describes the time series methods that are used in energy industry for forecasts shortly. As programming technique Apache Spark, which is a strong cluster computing technology, is utilised. Today, single time series can be predicted. The focus of this work is on developing a method to parallel forecasting, to process multiple time series simultaneously with R and Apache Spark.},
  language  = {en}
}
@phdthesis{Bhattarai2018,
  author    = {Bhattarai, Aroj},
  title     = {Constitutive modeling of female pelvic floor dysfunctions and reconstructive surgeries using prosthetic mesh implants},
  isbn      = {978-3-9818074-8-6},
  doi       = {10.17185/duepublico/70340},
  pages     = {192 S.},
  year      = {2018},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{BlankeDringVonteinetal.2018,
  author    = {Blanke, Tobias and Dring, Bernd and Vontein, Marius and Kuhnhenne, Markus},
  title     = {Climate Change Mitigation Potentials of Vertical Building Integrated Photovoltaic},
  series = {8th International Workshop on Integration of Solar Power into Power Systems : 16-17 October 2018, Stockholm, Sweden},
  booktitle = {8th International Workshop on Integration of Solar Power into Power Systems : 16-17 October 2018, Stockholm, Sweden},
  pages     = {1 -- 7},
  year      = {2018},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{EdipSesovButenwegetal.2018,
  author    = {Edip, K. and Sesov, V. and Butenweg, Christoph and Bojadjieva, J.},
  title     = {Development of coupled numerical model for simulation of multiphase soil},
  series = {Computers and Geotechnics},
  volume    = {96},
  journal   = {Computers and Geotechnics},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {0266-352X},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.compgeo.2017.08.016},
  pages     = {118 -- 131},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {In this paper, a coupled multiphase model considering both non-linearities of water retention curves and solid state modeling is proposed. The solid displacements and the pressures of both water and air phases are unknowns of the proposed model. The finite element method is used to solve the governing differential equations. The proposed method is demonstrated through simulation of seepage test and partially consolidation problem. Then, implementation of the model is done by using hypoplasticity for the solid phase and analyzing the fully saturated triaxial experiments. In integration of the constitutive law error controlling is improved and comparisons done accordingly. In this work, the advantages and limitations of the numerical model are discussed.},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{MuellerAltherrAholaetal.2018,
  author    = {M{\"u}ller, Tim M. and Altherr, Lena and Ahola, Marja and Schabel, Samuel and Pelz, Peter F.},
  title     = {Optimizing pressure screen systems in paper recycling: optimal system layout, component selection and operation},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Cham},
  isbn      = {978-3-030-18499-5},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-3-030-18500-8_44},
  pages     = {355 -- 361},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {Around 60\% of the paper worldwide is made from recovered paper. Especially adhesive contaminants, so called stickies, reduce paper quality. To remove stickies but at the same time keep as many valuable fibers as possible, multi-stage screening systems with several interconnected pressure screens are used. When planning such systems, suitable screens have to be selected and their interconnection as well as operational parameters have to be defined considering multiple conflicting objectives. In this contribution, we present a Mixed-Integer Nonlinear Program to optimize system layout, component selection and operation to find a suitable trade-off between output quality and yield.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{SunAltherrPeietal.2018,
  author    = {Sun, Hui and Altherr, Lena and Pei, Ji and Pelz, Peter F. and Yuan, Shouqi},
  title     = {Optimal booster station design and operation under uncertain load},
  series = {Applied Mechanics and Materials},
  volume    = {885},
  journal   = {Applied Mechanics and Materials},
  publisher = {Trans Tech Publications},
  address   = {B{\"a}ch},
  issn      = {1662-7482},
  doi       = {10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.885.102},
  pages     = {102 -- 115},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {Given industrial applications, the costs for the operation and maintenance of a pump system typically far exceed its purchase price. For finding an optimal pump configuration which minimizes not only investment, but life-cycle costs, methods like Technical Operations Research which is based on Mixed-Integer Programming can be applied. However, during the planning phase, the designer is often faced with uncertain input data, e.g. future load demands can only be estimated. In this work, we deal with this uncertainty by developing a chance-constrained two-stage (CCTS) stochastic program. The design and operation of a booster station working under uncertain load demand are optimized to minimize total cost including purchase price, operation cost incurred by energy consumption and penalty cost resulting from water shortage. We find optimized system layouts using a sample average approximation (SAA) algorithm, and analyze the results for different risk levels of water shortage. By adjusting the risk level, the costs and performance range of the system can be balanced, and thus the system's resilience can be engineered},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{LeiseAltherr2018,
  author    = {Leise, Philipp and Altherr, Lena},
  title     = {Optimizing the design and control of decentralized water supply systems - a case-study of a hotel building},
  series = {EngOpt 2018 Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Engineering Optimization},
  booktitle = {EngOpt 2018 Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Engineering Optimization},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Cham},
  isbn      = {978-3-319-97773-7},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-3-319-97773-7_107},
  pages     = {1241 -- 1252},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {To increase pressure to supply all floors of high buildings with water, booster stations, normally consisting of several parallel pumps in the basement, are used. In this work, we demonstrate the potential of a decentralized pump topology regarding energy savings in water supply systems of skyscrapers. We present an approach, based on Mixed-Integer Nonlinear Programming, that allows to choose an optimal network topology and optimal pumps from a predefined construction kit comprising different pump types. Using domain-specific scaling laws and Latin Hypercube Sampling, we generate different input sets of pump types and compare their impact on the efficiency and cost of the total system design. As a realistic application example, we consider a hotel building with 325 rooms, 12 floors and up to four pressure zones.},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{StengerAltherrMuelleretal.2018,
  author    = {Stenger, David and Altherr, Lena and M{\"u}ller, Tankred and Pelz, Peter F.},
  title     = {Product family design optimization using model-based engineering techniques},
  series = {Operations Research Proceedings 2017},
  booktitle = {Operations Research Proceedings 2017},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Cham},
  isbn      = {978-3-319-89919-0},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-3-319-89920-6_66},
  pages     = {495 -- 502},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {Highly competitive markets paired with tremendous production volumes demand particularly cost efficient products. The usage of common parts and modules across product families can potentially reduce production costs. Yet, increasing commonality typically results in overdesign of individual products. Multi domain virtual prototyping enables designers to evaluate costs and technical feasibility of different single product designs at reasonable computational effort in early design phases. However, savings by platform commonality are hard to quantify and require detailed knowledge of e.g. the production process and the supply chain. Therefore, we present and evaluate a multi-objective metamodel-based optimization algorithm which enables designers to explore the trade-off between high commonality and cost optimal design of single products.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{AltherrBroetzDietrichetal.2018,
  author    = {Altherr, Lena and Br{\"o}tz, Nicolas and Dietrich, Ingo and Gally, Tristan and Geßner, Felix and Kloberdanz, Hermann and Leise, Philipp and Pelz, Peter Franz and Schlemmer, Pia and Schmitt, Andreas},
  title     = {Resilience in mechanical engineering - a concept for controlling uncertainty during design, production and usage phase of load-carrying structures},
  series = {Applied Mechanics and Materials},
  volume    = {885},
  journal   = {Applied Mechanics and Materials},
  publisher = {Trans Tech Publications},
  address   = {B{\"a}ch},
  isbn      = {1662-7482},
  doi       = {10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.885.187},
  pages     = {187 -- 198},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {Resilience as a concept has found its way into different disciplines to describe the ability of an individual or system to withstand and adapt to changes in its environment. In this paper, we provide an overview of the concept in different communities and extend it to the area of mechanical engineering. Furthermore, we present metrics to measure resilience in technical systems and illustrate them by applying them to load-carrying structures. By giving application examples from the Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) 805, we show how the concept of resilience can be used to control uncertainty during different stages of product life.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{LeiseAltherrPelz2018,
  author    = {Leise, Philipp and Altherr, Lena and Pelz, Peter F.},
  title     = {Technical Operations Research (TOR) - Algorithms, not Engineers, Design Optimal Energy Efficient and Resilient Cooling Systems},
  series = {FAN2018 - Proceedings of the International Conference on Fan Noise, Aerodynamics, Applications and Systems},
  booktitle = {FAN2018 - Proceedings of the International Conference on Fan Noise, Aerodynamics, Applications and Systems},
  pages     = {1 -- 12},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {The overall energy efficiency of ventilation systems can be improved by considering not only single components, but by considering as well the interplay between every part of the system. With the help of the method "TOR" ("Technical Operations Research"), which was developed at the Chair of Fluid Systems at TU Darmstadt, it is possible to improve the energy efficiency of the whole system by considering all possible design choices programmatically. We show the ability of this systematic design approach with a ventilation system for buildings as a use case example. Based on a Mixed-Integer Nonlinear Program (MINLP) we model the ventilation system. We use binary variables to model the selection of different pipe diameters. Multiple fans are model with the help of scaling laws. The whole system is represented by a graph, where the edges represent the pipes and fans and the nodes represents the source of air for cooling and the sinks, that have to be cooled. At the beginning, the human designer chooses a construction kit of different suitable fans and pipes of different diameters and different load cases. These boundary conditions define a variety of different possible system topologies. It is not possible to consider all topologies by hand. With the help of state of the art solvers, on the other side, it is possible to solve this MINLP. Next to this, we also consider the effects of malfunctions in different components. Therefore, we show a first approach to measure the resilience of the shown example use case. Further, we compare the conventional approach with designs that are more resilient. These more resilient designs are derived by extending the before mentioned model with further constraints, that consider explicitly the resilience of the overall system. We show that it is possible to design resilient systems with this method already in the early design stage and compare the energy efficiency and resilience of these different system designs.},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{LeiseAltherrPelz2018,
  author    = {Leise, Philipp and Altherr, Lena and Pelz, Peter F.},
  title     = {Energy-Efficient design of a water supply system for skyscrapers by mixed-integer nonlinear programming},
  series = {Operations Research Proceedings 2017},
  booktitle = {Operations Research Proceedings 2017},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Cham},
  isbn      = {978-3-319-89919-0},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-3-319-89920-6_63},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {The energy-efficiency of technical systems can be improved by a systematic design approach. Technical Operations Research (TOR) employs methods known from Operations Research to find a global optimal layout and operation strategy of technical systems. We show the practical usage of this approach by the systematic design of a decentralized water supply system for skyscrapers. All possible network options and operation strategies are modeled by a Mixed-Integer Nonlinear Program. We present the optimal system found by our approach and highlight the energy savings compared to a conventional system design.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{RauschFriesenAltherretal.2018,
  author    = {Rausch, Lea and Friesen, John and Altherr, Lena and Pelz, Peter F.},
  title     = {Using mixed-integer programming for the optimal design of water supply networks for slums},
  series = {Operations Research Proceedings 2017},
  booktitle = {Operations Research Proceedings 2017},
  editor    = {Kliewer, Natalia and Ehmke, Jan Fabian and Bornd{\"o}rfer, Ralf},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Cham},
  isbn      = {978-3-319-89919-0 (Print)},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-3-319-89920-6_68},
  pages     = {509 -- 516},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {The UN sets the goal to ensure access to water and sanitation for all people by 2030. To address this goal, we present a multidisciplinary approach for designing water supply networks for slums in large cities by applying mathematical optimization. The problem is modeled as a mixed-integer linear problem (MILP) aiming to find a network describing the optimal supply infrastructure. To illustrate the approach, we apply it on a small slum cluster in Dhaka, Bangladesh.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{RauschFriesenAltherretal.2018,
  author    = {Rausch, Lea and Friesen, John and Altherr, Lena and Meck, Marvin and Pelz, Peter F.},
  title     = {A holistic concept to design optimal water supply infrastructures for informal settlements using remote sensing data},
  series = {Remote Sensing},
  volume    = {10},
  journal   = {Remote Sensing},
  number    = {2},
  publisher = {MDPI},
  address   = {Basel},
  isbn      = {2072-4292},
  doi       = {10.3390/rs10020216},
  pages     = {1 -- 23},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {Ensuring access to water and sanitation for all is Goal No. 6 of the 17 UN Sustainability Development Goals to transform our world. As one step towards this goal, we present an approach that leverages remote sensing data to plan optimal water supply networks for informal urban settlements. The concept focuses on slums within large urban areas, which are often characterized by a lack of an appropriate water supply. We apply methods of mathematical optimization aiming to find a network describing the optimal supply infrastructure. Hereby, we choose between different decentral and central approaches combining supply by motorized vehicles with supply by pipe systems. For the purposes of illustration, we apply the approach to two small slum clusters in Dhaka and Dar es Salaam. We show our optimization results, which represent the lowest cost water supply systems possible. Additionally, we compare the optimal solutions of the two clusters (also for varying input parameters, such as population densities and slum size development over time) and describe how the result of the optimization depends on the entered remote sensing data.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{AltherrJoggerstLeiseetal.2018,
  author    = {Altherr, Lena and Joggerst, Laura and Leise, Philipp and Pfetsch, Marc E. and Schmitt, Andreas and Wendt, Janine},
  title     = {On obligations in the development process of resilient systems with algorithmic design methods},
  series = {Applied Mechanics and Materials},
  volume    = {885},
  journal   = {Applied Mechanics and Materials},
  number    = {885},
  publisher = {Trans Tech Publications},
  address   = {B{\"a}ch},
  isbn      = {1662-7482},
  doi       = {10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.885.240},
  pages     = {240 -- 252},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {Advanced computational methods are needed both for the design of large systems and to compute high accuracy solutions. Such methods are efficient in computation, but the validation of results is very complex, and highly skilled auditors are needed to verify them. We investigate legal questions concerning obligations in the development phase, especially for technical systems developed using advanced methods. In particular, we consider methods of resilient and robust optimization. With these techniques, high performance solutions can be found, despite a high variety of input parameters. However, given the novelty of these methods, it is uncertain whether legal obligations are being met. The aim of this paper is to discuss if and how the choice of a specific computational method affects the developer's product liability. The review of legal obligations in this paper is based on German law and focuses on the requirements that must be met during the design and development process.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{BensbergAuthCzarneckietal.2018,
  author    = {Bensberg, Frank and Auth, Gunnar and Czarnecki, Christian and W{\"o}rndle, Christopher},
  title     = {Transforming literature-intensive research processes through text analytics - design, implementation and lessons learned},
  editor    = {Kemal İlter, H.},
  doi       = {10.6084/m9.figshare.7582073.v1},
  pages     = {9 Seiten},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {The continuing growth of scientific publications raises the question how research processes can be digitalized and thus realized more productively. Especially in information technology fields, research practice is characterized by a rapidly growing volume of publications. For the search process various information systems exist. However, the analysis of the published content is still a highly manual task. Therefore, we propose a text analytics system that allows a fully digitalized analysis of literature sources. We have realized a prototype by using EBSCO Discovery Service in combination with IBM Watson Explorer and demonstrated the results in real-life research projects. Potential addressees are research institutions, consulting firms, and decision-makers in politics and business practice.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{BrockmannSultanowCzarnecki2018,
  author    = {Brockmann, Carsten and Sultanow, Eldar and Czarnecki, Christian},
  title     = {Enterprise architectures between agility and traditional methodologies},
  series = {GI Edition Proceedings Band 285 Workshops der INFORMATIK 2018},
  booktitle = {GI Edition Proceedings Band 285 Workshops der INFORMATIK 2018},
  editor    = {Czarnecki, Christian and Brockmann, Carsten and Sultanow, Eldar and Koschmider, Agnes and Selzer, Annika and Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Informatik e. V.,},
  publisher = {K{\"o}llen},
  address   = {Bonn},
  isbn      = {9783885796794},
  issn      = {1617-5468},
  pages     = {1 Seite},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {For this year's workshop on Enterpirse Architecture in Research and Practice we have received eight submissions from which four have passed the rigorous peer-review. The acceptance quote of 50\% assures that only advancements in the field are included in our workshop.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{MuellerAbdelrazeqBraunerCaleroValdezetal.2018,
  author    = {M{\"u}ller-Abdelrazeq, Sarah Luisa and Brauner, Philipp and Calero Valdez, Andr{\´e} and Jansen, Ulrich and Platte, Laura and Schaar, Anne-Kathrin and Steuer-Dankert, Linda and Zachow, Sebastian and Sch{\"o}nefeld, Kathrin and Haberstroh, Max and Leicht-Scholten, Carmen and Ziefle, Martina},
  title     = {Interdisciplinary cooperation management in research clusters: a review of twelve years.},
  series = {Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Intellectual Capital, Knowledge Management \& Organisational Learning},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Intellectual Capital, Knowledge Management \& Organisational Learning},
  editor    = {Pather, Shaun},
  publisher = {ACPIL},
  isbn      = {978-1-912764-09-9},
  pages     = {216 -- 224},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {As an interdisciplinary research network, the Cluster of Excellence "Integrative Production Technology for High-Wage Countries" (CoE) comprises of around 150 researchers. Their scientific background ranges from mechanical engineering and computer science to social sciences such as sociology and psychology. In addition to content- and methodbased challenges, the CoE's employees are faced with heterogenic organizational cultures, different hierarchical levels, an imbalanced gender distribution, and a high employee fluctuation. The sub-project Scientific Cooperation Engineering 1 (CSP1) addresses the challenge of interdisciplinary cooperation and organizational learning and aims at fostering interdisciplinarity and its synergies as a source of innovation. Therefore, the project examines means of reaching an organizational development, ranging from temporal structures to a sustainable network in production technology. To achieve this aim, a broad range of means has been developed during the last twelve years: In addition to physical measures such as regular network events and trainings, virtual measures such as the Terminology App were focused. The app is an algorithmic analysis method for uncovering latent topic structures of publications of the CoE to highlight thematic intersections and synergy potentials. The detection and promotion of has been a vital and long known element in knowledge management. Furthermore, CSP1 focusses on project management and thus developed evaluation tools to measure and control the success of interdisciplinary cooperation. In addition to the cooperation fostering measures, CSP1 conducted studies about interdisciplinarity and diversity and their relationship with innovation. The scientific background of these means and the research results of CSP1 are outlined in this paper to offer approaches for successful interdisciplinary cooperation management.},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{Czarnecki2018,
  author    = {Czarnecki, Christian},
  title     = {Establishment of a central process governance organization combined with operational process improvements : Insights from a BPM Project at a leading telecommunications operator in the Middle East},
  series = {Business process management cases : digital innovation and business transformation in practice},
  booktitle = {Business process management cases : digital innovation and business transformation in practice},
  editor    = {vom Brocke, Jan and Mendling, Jan},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Cham},
  isbn      = {978-3-319-58306-8},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-3-319-58307-5},
  pages     = {57 -- 76},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {Because of customer churn, strong competition, and operational inefficiencies, the telecommunications operator ME Telco (fictitious name due to confidentiality) launched a strategic transformation program that included a Business Process Management (BPM) project. Major problems were silo-oriented process management and missing cross-functional transparency. Process improvements were not consistently planned and aligned with corporate targets. Measurable inefficiencies were observed on an operational level, e.g., high lead times and reassignment rates of the incident management process.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{FigueroaMirandaFengShiuetal.2018,
  author    = {Figueroa-Miranda, Gabriela and Feng, Lingyan and Shiu, Simon Chi-Chin and Dirkzwager, Roderick Marshall and Cheung, Yee-Wai and Tanner, Julian Alexander and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Offenh{\"a}usser, Andreas and Mayer, Dirk},
  title     = {Aptamer-based electrochemical biosensor for highly sensitive and selective malaria detection with adjustable dynamic response range and reusability},
  series = {Sensor and Actuators B: Chemical},
  volume    = {255},
  journal   = {Sensor and Actuators B: Chemical},
  number    = {P1},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {0925-4005},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.snb.2017.07.117},
  pages     = {235 -- 243},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {Malaria infection remains a significant risk for much of the population of tropical and subtropical areas, particularly in developing countries. Therefore, it is of high importance to develop sensitive, accurate and inexpensive malaria diagnosis tests. Here, we present a novel aptamer-based electrochemical biosensor (aptasensor) for malaria detection by impedance spectroscopy, through the specific recognition between a highly discriminatory DNA aptamer and its target Plasmodium falciparum lactate dehydrogenase (PfLDH). Interestingly, due to the isoelectric point (pI) of PfLDH, the aptasensor response showed an adjustable detection range based on the different protein net-charge at variable pH environments. The specific aptamer recognition allows sensitive protein detection with an expanded detection range and a low detection limit, as well as a high specificity for PfLDH compared to analogous proteins. The specific feasibility of the aptasensor is further demonstrated by detection of the target PfLDH in human serum. Furthermore, the aptasensor can be easily regenerated and thus applied for multiple usages. The robustness, sensitivity, and reusability of the presented aptasensor make it a promising candidate for point-of-care diagnostic systems.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{EngemannWiesenKallweitetal.2018,
  author    = {Engemann, Heiko and Wiesen, Patrick and Kallweit, Stephan and Deshpande, Harshavardhan and Schleupen, Josef},
  title     = {Autonomous mobile manipulation using ROS},
  series = {Advances in Service and Industrial Robotics},
  booktitle = {Advances in Service and Industrial Robotics},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Cham},
  isbn      = {978-3-319-61276-8},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-3-319-61276-8_43},
  pages     = {389 -- 401},
  year      = {2018},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MiyamotoSekiSutoetal.2018,
  author    = {Miyamoto, Koichiro and Seki, Kosuke and Suto, Takeyuki and Werner, Frederik and Wagner, Torsten and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Yoshinobu, Tatsuo},
  title     = {Improved spatial resolution of the chemical imaging sensor with a hybrid illumination that suppresses lateral diffusion of photocarriers},
  series = {Sensor and Actuators B: Chemical},
  volume    = {273},
  journal   = {Sensor and Actuators B: Chemical},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {0925-4005},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.snb.2018.07.016},
  pages     = {1328 -- 1333},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {The chemical imaging sensor is a semiconductor-based chemical sensor capable of visualizing pH and ion distributions. The spatial resolution depends on the lateral diffusion of photocarriers generated by illumination of the semiconductor substrate. In this study, two types of optical setups, one based on a bundle of optical fibers and the other based on a binocular tube head, were developed to project a hybrid illumination of a modulated light beam and a ring-shaped constant illumination onto the sensor plate. An improved spatial resolution was realized by the ring-shaped constant illumination, which suppressed lateral diffusion of photocarriers by enhanced recombination due to the increased carrier concentration.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{BungValero2018,
  author    = {Bung, Daniel Bernhard and Valero, Daniel},
  title     = {Re-aeration on stepped spillways with special consideration of entrained and entrapped air},
  series = {Geosciences},
  volume    = {8},
  journal   = {Geosciences},
  number    = {9},
  publisher = {MDPI},
  address   = {Basel},
  issn      = {2076-3263},
  pages     = {Article number 333},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {As with most high-velocity free-surface flows, stepped spillway flows become self-aerated when the drop height exceeds a critical value. Due to the step-induced macro-roughness, the flow field becomes more turbulent than on a similar smooth-invert chute. For this reason, cascades are oftentimes used as re-aeration structures in wastewater treatment. However, for stepped spillways as flood release structures downstream of deoxygenated reservoirs, gas transfer is also of crucial significance to meet ecological requirements. Prediction of mass transfer velocities becomes challenging, as the flow regime differs from typical previously studied flow conditions. In this paper, detailed air-water flow measurements are conducted on stepped spillway models with different geometry, with the aim to estimate the specific air-water interface. Re-aeration performances are determined by applying the absorption method. In contrast to earlier studies, the aerated water body is considered a continuous mixture up to a level where 75\% air concentration is reached. Above this level, a homogenous surface wave field is considered, which is found to significantly affect the total air-water interface available for mass transfer. Geometrical characteristics of these surface waves are obtained from high-speed camera investigations. The results show that both the mean air concentration and the mean flow velocity have influence on the mass transfer. Finally, an empirical relationship for the mass transfer on stepped spillway models is proposed.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{EckertRudolphGuoetal.2018,
  author    = {Eckert, Alexander and Rudolph, Tobias and Guo, Jiaqi and Mang, Thomas and Walther, Andreas},
  title     = {Exceptionally Ductile and Tough Biomimetic Artificial Nacre with Gas Barrier Function},
  series = {Advanced Materials},
  volume    = {30},
  journal   = {Advanced Materials},
  number    = {32},
  publisher = {Wiley-VCH},
  doi       = {10.1002/adma.201802477},
  pages     = {Article number 1802477},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {Synthetic mimics of natural high-performance structural materials have shown great and partly unforeseen opportunities for the design of multifunctional materials. For nacre-mimetic nanocomposites, it has remained extraordinarily challenging to make ductile materials with high stretchability at high fractions of reinforcements, which is however of crucial importance for flexible barrier materials. Here, highly ductile and tough nacre-mimetic nanocomposites are presented, by implementing weak, but many hydrogen bonds in a ternary nacre-mimetic system consisting of two polymers (poly(vinyl amine) and poly(vinyl alcohol)) and natural nanoclay (montmorillonite) to provide efficient energy dissipation and slippage at high nanoclay content (50 wt\%). Tailored interactions enable exceptional combinations of ductility (close to 50\% strain) and toughness (up to 27.5 MJ m⁻³). Extensive stress whitening, a clear sign of high internal dynamics at high internal cohesion, can be observed during mechanical deformation, and the materials can be folded like paper into origami planes without fracture. Overall, the new levels of ductility and toughness are unprecedented in highly reinforced bioinspired nanocomposites and are of critical importance to future applications, e.g., as barrier materials needed for encapsulation and as a printing substrate for flexible organic electronics.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{LapitanRogatkinPersheyevetal.2018,
  author    = {Lapitan, Denis G. and Rogatkin, Dmitrii A. and Persheyev, Sydulla K. and Kotliar, Konstantin},
  title     = {False spectra formation in the differential two-channel scheme of the laser Doppler flowmeter},
  series = {Biomedizinische Technik},
  volume    = {63},
  journal   = {Biomedizinische Technik},
  number    = {4},
  publisher = {De Gruyter},
  address   = {Berlin},
  issn      = {0013-5585},
  doi       = {10.1515/bmt-2017-0060},
  pages     = {439 -- 444},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {Noise in the differential two-channel scheme of a classic laser Doppler flowmetry (LDF) instrument was studied. Formation of false spectral components in the output signal due to beating of electrical signals in the differential amplifier was found out. The improved block-diagram of the flowmeter was developed allowing to reduce the noise.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MuellerBeckersMussmannetal.2018,
  author    = {M{\"u}ller, Janina and Beckers, Mario and Mußmann, Nina and Bongaerts, Johannes and B{\"u}chs, Jochen},
  title     = {Elucidation of auxotrophic deficiencies of Bacillus pumilus DSM 18097 to develop a defined minimal medium},
  series = {Microbial Cell Factories},
  volume    = {17},
  journal   = {Microbial Cell Factories},
  number    = {1},
  publisher = {BioMed Central},
  issn      = {1475-2859},
  doi       = {10.1186/s12934-018-0956-1},
  pages     = {Article No. 106},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {Background Culture media containing complex compounds like yeast extract or peptone show numerous disadvantages. The chemical composition of the complex compounds is prone to significant variations from batch to batch and quality control is difficult. Therefore, the use of chemically defined media receives more and more attention in commercial fermentations. This concept results in better reproducibility, it simplifies downstream processing of secreted products and enable rapid scale-up. Culturing bacteria with unknown auxotrophies in chemically defined media is challenging and often not possible without an extensive trial-and-error approach. In this study, a respiration activity monitoring system for shake flasks and its recent version for microtiter plates were used to clarify unknown auxotrophic deficiencies in the model organism Bacillus pumilus DSM 18097. Results Bacillus pumilus DSM 18097 was unable to grow in a mineral medium without the addition of complex compounds. Therefore, a rich chemically defined minimal medium was tested containing basically all vitamins, amino acids and nucleobases, which are essential ingredients of complex components. The strain was successfully cultivated in this medium. By monitoring of the respiration activity, nutrients were supplemented to and omitted from the rich chemically defined medium in a rational way, thus enabling a systematic and fast determination of the auxotrophic deficiencies. Experiments have shown that the investigated strain requires amino acids, especially cysteine or histidine and the vitamin biotin for growth. Conclusions The introduced method allows an efficient and rapid identification of unknown auxotrophic deficiencies and can be used to develop a simple chemically defined tailor-made medium. B. pumilus DSM 18097 was chosen as a model organism to demonstrate the method. However, the method is generally suitable for a wide range of microorganisms. By combining a systematic combinatorial approach based on monitoring the respiration activity with cultivation in microtiter plates, high throughput experiments with high information content can be conducted. This approach facilitates media development, strain characterization and cultivation of fastidious microorganisms in chemically defined minimal media while simultaneously reducing the experimental effort.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{RoehlenPilasDahmenetal.2018,
  author    = {R{\"o}hlen, Desiree and Pilas, Johanna and Dahmen, Markus and Keusgen, Michael and Selmer, Thorsten and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef},
  title     = {Toward a Hybrid Biosensor System for Analysis of Organic and Volatile Fatty Acids in Fermentation Processes},
  series = {Frontiers in Chemistry},
  journal   = {Frontiers in Chemistry},
  number    = {6},
  publisher = {Frontiers},
  address   = {Lausanne},
  doi       = {10.3389/fchem.2018.00284},
  pages     = {Artikel 284},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {Monitoring of organic acids (OA) and volatile fatty acids (VFA) is crucial for the control of anaerobic digestion. In case of unstable process conditions, an accumulation of these intermediates occurs. In the present work, two different enzyme-based biosensor arrays are combined and presented for facile electrochemical determination of several process-relevant analytes. Each biosensor utilizes a platinum sensor chip (14 × 14 mm²) with five individual working electrodes. The OA biosensor enables simultaneous measurement of ethanol, formate, d- and l-lactate, based on a bi-enzymatic detection principle. The second VFA biosensor provides an amperometric platform for quantification of acetate and propionate, mediated by oxidation of hydrogen peroxide. The cross-sensitivity of both biosensors toward potential interferents, typically present in fermentation samples, was investigated. The potential for practical application in complex media was successfully demonstrated in spiked sludge samples collected from three different biogas plants. Thereby, the results obtained by both of the biosensors were in good agreement to the applied reference measurements by photometry and gas chromatography, respectively. The proposed hybrid biosensor system was also used for long-term monitoring of a lab-scale biogas reactor (0.01 m³) for a period of 2 months. In combination with typically monitored parameters, such as gas quality, pH and FOS/TAC (volatile organic acids/total anorganic carbonate), the amperometric measurements of OA and VFA concentration could enhance the understanding of ongoing fermentation processes.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{RodriguesMoraisNordietal.2018,
  author    = {Rodrigues, Raul T. and Morais, Paulo V. and Nordi, Cristina S. F. and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Siqueira Jr., Jos{\´e} R. and Caseli, Luciano},
  title     = {Carbon Nanotubes and Algal Polysaccharides To Enhance the Enzymatic Properties of Urease in Lipid Langmuir-Blodgett Films},
  series = {Langmuir},
  volume    = {34},
  journal   = {Langmuir},
  number    = {9},
  publisher = {ACS Publications},
  address   = {Washington, DC},
  issn      = {1520-5827},
  doi       = {10.1021/acs.langmuir.7b04317},
  pages     = {3082 -- 3093},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {Algal polysaccharides (extracellular polysaccharides) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were adsorbed on dioctadecyldimethylammonium bromide Langmuir monolayers to serve as a matrix for the incorporation of urease. The physicochemical properties of the supramolecular system as a monolayer at the air-water interface were investigated by surface pressure-area isotherms, surface potential-area isotherms, interfacial shear rheology, vibrational spectroscopy, and Brewster angle microscopy. The floating monolayers were transferred to hydrophilic solid supports, quartz, mica, or capacitive electrolyte-insulator-semiconductor (EIS) devices, through the Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) technique, forming mixed films, which were investigated by quartz crystal microbalance, fluorescence spectroscopy, and field emission gun scanning electron microscopy. The enzyme activity was studied with UV-vis spectroscopy, and the feasibility of the thin film as a urea sensor was essayed in an EIS sensor device. The presence of CNT in the enzyme-lipid LB film not only tuned the catalytic activity of urease but also helped to conserve its enzyme activity. Viability as a urease sensor was demonstrated with capacitance-voltage and constant capacitance measurements, exhibiting regular and distinctive output signals over all concentrations used in this work. These results are related to the synergism between the compounds on the active layer, leading to a surface morphology that allowed fast analyte diffusion owing to an adequate molecular accommodation, which also preserved the urease activity. This work demonstrates the feasibility of employing LB films composed of lipids, CNT, algal polysaccharides, and enzymes as EIS devices for biosensing applications.},
  language  = {en}
}
@book{SchoeningPoghossian2018,
  author    = {Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Poghossian, Arshak},
  title     = {Label-free biosensing: advanced materials, devices and applications},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Cham},
  isbn      = {978-3-319-75219-8},
  pages     = {xii, 480 Seiten ; Illustrationen, Diagramme},
  year      = {2018},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{YoshinobuKrauseMiyamotoetal.2018,
  author    = {Yoshinobu, Tatsuo and Krause, Steffi and Miyamoto, Ko-ichiro and Werner, Frederik and Poghossian, Arshak and Wagner, Torsten and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef},
  title     = {(Bio-)chemical Sensing and Imaging by LAPS and SPIM},
  series = {Label-free biosensing: advanced materials, devices and applications},
  booktitle = {Label-free biosensing: advanced materials, devices and applications},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Cham},
  isbn      = {978-3-319-75219-8},
  pages     = {103 -- 132},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {The light-addressable potentiometric sensor (LAPS) and scanning photo-induced impedance microscopy (SPIM) are two closely related methods to visualise the distributions of chemical species and impedance, respectively, at the interface between the sensing surface and the sample solution. They both have the same field-effect structure based on a semiconductor, which allows spatially resolved and label-free measurement of chemical species and impedance in the form of a photocurrent signal generated by a scanning light beam. In this article, the principles and various operation modes of LAPS and SPIM, functionalisation of the sensing surface for measuring various species, LAPS-based chemical imaging and high-resolution sensors based on silicon-on-sapphire substrates are described and discussed, focusing on their technical details and prospective applications.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{BungTullis2018,
  author    = {Bung, Daniel Bernhard and Tullis, Blake},
  title     = {Hydraulic Structures - ISHS2018 in Perspective},
  series = {7th IAHR International Symposium on Hydraulic Structures, Aachen, Germany, 15-18 May},
  booktitle = {7th IAHR International Symposium on Hydraulic Structures, Aachen, Germany, 15-18 May},
  isbn      = {978-0-692-13277-7},
  doi       = {10.15142/T3WH2B},
  pages     = {9 seiten},
  year      = {2018},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{ValeroVogelSchmidtetal.2018,
  author    = {Valero, Daniel and Vogel, Jochen and Schmidt, Daniel and Bung, Daniel Bernhard},
  title     = {Three-dimensional flow structure inside the cavity of a non-aerated stepped chute},
  series = {7th IAHR International Symposium on Hydraulic Structures, Aachen, Germany, 15-18 May},
  booktitle = {7th IAHR International Symposium on Hydraulic Structures, Aachen, Germany, 15-18 May},
  isbn      = {978-0-692-13277-7},
  doi       = {10.15142/T3GH17},
  pages     = {12 Seiten},
  year      = {2018},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{AlbannaKotliarLuekeetal.2018,
  author    = {Albanna, Walid and Kotliar, Konstantin and L{\"u}ke, Jan Niklas and Alpdogan, Serdar and Conzen, Catharina and Lindauer, Ute and Clusmann, Hans and Hescheler, J{\"u}rgen and Vilser, Walthard and Schneider, Toni and Schubert, Gerrit Alexander},
  title     = {Non-invasive evaluation of neurovascular coupling in the murine retina by dynamic retinal vessel analysis},
  series = {Plos one},
  volume    = {13},
  journal   = {Plos one},
  number    = {10},
  publisher = {PLOS},
  address   = {San Francisco},
  doi       = {10.1371/journal.pone.0204689},
  pages     = {e0204689},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {Background Impairment of neurovascular coupling (NVC) was recently reported in the context of subarachnoid hemorrhage and may correlate with disease severity and outcome. However, previous techniques to evaluate NVC required invasive procedures. Retinal vessels may represent an alternative option for non-invasive assessment of NVC. Methods A prototype of an adapted retinal vessel analyzer was used to assess retinal vessel diameter in mice. Dynamic vessel analysis (DVA) included an application of monochromatic flicker light impulses in predefined frequencies for evaluating NVC. All retinae were harvested after DVA and electroretinograms were performed. Results A total of 104 retinal scans were conducted in 21 male mice (90 scans). Quantitative arterial recordings were feasible only in a minority of animals, showing an emphasized reaction to flicker light impulses (8 mice; 14 scans). A characteristic venous response to flicker light, however, could observed in the majority of animals. Repeated measurements resulted in a significant decrease of baseline venous diameter (7 mice; 7 scans, p < 0.05). Ex-vivo electroretinograms, performed after in-vivo DVA, demonstrated a significant reduction of transretinal signaling in animals with repeated DVA (n = 6, p < 0.001). Conclusions To the best of our knowledge, this is the first non-invasive study assessing murine retinal vessel response to flicker light with characteristic changes in NVC. The imaging system can be used for basic research and enables the investigation of retinal vessel dimension and function in control mice and genetically modified animals.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{LudowicyRingsFingeretal.2018,
  author    = {Ludowicy, Jonas and Rings, Ren{\´e} and Finger, Felix and Braun, Carsten},
  title     = {Sizing Studies of Light Aircraft with Serial Hybrid Propulsion Systems},
  series = {Luft- und Raumfahrt - Digitalisierung und Vernetzung : Deutscher Luft- und Raumfahrtkongress 2018. 4. - 6. September 2018 - Friedrichshafen},
  booktitle = {Luft- und Raumfahrt - Digitalisierung und Vernetzung : Deutscher Luft- und Raumfahrtkongress 2018. 4. - 6. September 2018 - Friedrichshafen},
  pages     = {11 S.},
  year      = {2018},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{FingerGoettenBraun2018,
  author    = {Finger, Felix and G{\"o}tten, Falk and Braun, Carsten},
  title     = {Initial Sizing for a Family of Hybrid-Electric VTOL General Aviation Aircraft},
  series = {67. Deutscher Luft- und Raumfahrtkongress 2018},
  booktitle = {67. Deutscher Luft- und Raumfahrtkongress 2018},
  pages     = {14 S.},
  year      = {2018},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{LudowicyRingsFingeretal.2018,
  author    = {Ludowicy, Jonas and Rings, Ren{\´e} and Finger, Felix and Braun, Carsten},
  title     = {Sizing Studies of Light Aircraft with Parallel Hybrid Propulsion Systems},
  series = {Deutscher Luft- und Raumfahrtkongress 2018},
  booktitle = {Deutscher Luft- und Raumfahrtkongress 2018},
  doi       = {10.25967/480227},
  pages     = {15 S.},
  year      = {2018},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{GoettenFingerHavermannetal.2018,
  author    = {G{\"o}tten, Falk and Finger, Felix and Havermann, Marc and Braun, Carsten and Gomez, Francisco and Bill, C.},
  title     = {On the flight performance impact of landing gear drag reduction methods for unmanned air vehicles},
  series = {Deutscher Luft- und Raumfahrtkongress 2018},
  journal   = {Deutscher Luft- und Raumfahrtkongress 2018},
  publisher = {DGLR},
  address   = {Bonn},
  doi       = {10.25967/480058},
  pages     = {11 S.},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {The flight performance impact of three different landing gear configurations on a small, fixed-wing UAV is analyzed with a combination of RANS CFD calculations and an incremental flight performance algorithm. A standard fixed landing gear configuration is taken as a baseline, while the influence of retracting the landing gear or applying streamlined fairings is investigated. A retraction leads to a significant parasite drag reduction, while also fairings promise large savings. The increase in lift-to-drag ratio is reduced at high lift coefficients due to the influence of induced drag. All configurations are tested on three different design missions with an incremental flight performance algorithm. A trade-off study is performed using the retracted or faired landing gear's weight increase as a variable. The analysis reveals only small mission performance gains as the aerodynamic improvements are negated by weight penalties. A new workflow for decision-making is presented that allows to estimate if a change in landing gear configuration is beneficial for a small UAV.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{TekinAshikagaHorikawaetal.2018,
  author    = {Tekin, Nurettin and Ashikaga, Mitsugu and Horikawa, Atsushi and Funke, Harald},
  title     = {Enhancement of fuel flexibility of industrial gas turbines by development of innovative hydrogen combustion systems},
  series = {Gas for energy},
  journal   = {Gas for energy},
  number    = {2},
  publisher = {Vulkan-Verlag},
  address   = {Essen},
  pages     = {4},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {For fuel flexibility enhancement hydrogen represents a possible alternative gas turbine fuel within future low emission power generation, in case of hydrogen production by the use of renewable energy sources such as wind energy or biomass. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (KHI) has research and development projects for future hydrogen society; production of hydrogen gas, refinement and liquefaction for transportation and storage, and utilization with gas turbine / gas engine for the generation of electricity. In the development of hydrogen gas turbines, a key technology is the stable and low NOx hydrogen combustion, especially Dry Low Emission (DLE) or Dry Low NOx (DLN) hydrogen combustion. Due to the large difference in the physical properties of hydrogen compared to other fuels such as natural gas, well established gas turbine combustion systems cannot be directly applied for DLE hydrogen combustion. Thus, the development of DLE hydrogen combustion technologies is an essential and challenging task for the future of hydrogen fueled gas turbines. The DLE Micro-Mix combustion principle for hydrogen fuel has been in development for many years to significantly reduce NOx emissions. This combustion principle is based on cross-flow mixing of air and gaseous hydrogen which reacts in multiple miniaturized "diffusion-type" flames. The major advantages of this combustion principle are the inherent safety against flashback and the low NOx-emissions due to a very short residence time of the reactants in the flame region of the micro-flames.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{BalakirskiKotliarPaulyetal.2018,
  author    = {Balakirski, Galina and Kotliar, Konstantin and Pauly, Karolin J. and Krings, Laura K. and R{\"u}bben, Albert and Baron, Jens M. and Schmitt, Laurenz},
  title     = {Surgical Site Infections After Dermatologic Surgery in Immunocompromised Patients: A Single-Center Experience},
  series = {Dermatologic Surgery},
  journal   = {Dermatologic Surgery},
  number    = {44 (12)},
  publisher = {Wolters Kluwer},
  doi       = {10.1097/DSS.0000000000001615},
  pages     = {1525 -- 1536},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {BACKGROUND Immunosuppression is often considered as an indication for antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent surgical site infections (SSI) while performing skin surgery. However, the data on the risk of developing SSI after dermatologic surgery in immunosuppressed patients are limited. PATIENTS AND METHODS All patients of the Department of Dermatology and Allergology at the University Hospital of RWTH Aachen in Aachen, Germany, who underwent hospitalization for a dermatologic surgery between June 2016 and January 2017 (6 months), were followed up after surgery until completion of the wound healing process. The follow-up addressed the occurrence of SSI and the need for systemic antibiotics after the operative procedure. Immunocompromised patients were compared with immunocompetent patients. The investigation was conducted as a retrospective analysis of patient records. RESULTS The authors performed 284 dermatologic surgeries in 177 patients. Nineteen percent (54/284) of the skin surgery was performed on immunocompromised patients. The most common indications for surgical treatment were nonmelanoma skin cancer and malignant melanomas. Surgical site infections occurred in 6.7\% (19/284) of the cases. In 95\% (18/19), systemic antibiotic treatment was needed. Twenty-one percent of all SSI (4/19) were seen in immunosuppressed patients. CONCLUSION According to the authors' data, immunosuppression does not represent a significant risk factor for SSI after dermatologic surgery. However, larger prospective studies are needed to make specific recommendations on the use of antibiotic prophylaxis while performing skin surgery in these patients. The available data on complications after dermatologic surgery have improved over the past years. Particularly, additional risk factors have been identified for surgical site infections (SSI). Purulent surgical sites, older age, involvement of head, neck, and acral regions, and also the involvement of less experienced surgeons have been reported to increase the risk of the SSI after dermatologic surgeries.1 In general, the incidence of SSI after skin surgery is considered to be low.1,2 However, antibiotics in dermatologic surgeries, especially in the perioperative setting, seem to be overused,3,4 particularly regarding developing antibiotic resistances and side effects. Immunosuppression has been recommended to be taken into consideration as an additional indication for antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent SSI after skin surgery in special cases.5,6 However, these recommendations do not specify the exact dermatologic surgeries, and were not specifically developed for dermatologic surgery patients and treatments, but adopted from other surgical fields.6 According to the survey conducted on American College of Mohs Surgery members in 2012, 13\% to 29\% of the surgeons administered antibiotic prophylaxis to immunocompromised patients to prevent SSI while performing dermatologic surgery on noninfected skin,3 although this was not recommended by Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology Advisory Statement. Indeed, the data on the risk of developing SSI after dermatologic surgery in immunosuppressed patients are limited. However, it is possible that due to the insufficient evidence on the risk of SSI occurrence in this patient group, dermatologic surgeons tend to overuse perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis. To make specific recommendations on the use of antibiotic prophylaxis in immunosuppressed patients in the field of skin surgery, more information about the incidence of SSI after dermatologic surgery in these patients is needed. The aim of this study was to fill this data gap by investigating whether there is an increased risk of SSI after skin surgery in immunocompromised patients compared with immunocompetent patients.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{RittwegerAlbrachtFluecketal.2018,
  author    = {Rittweger, J{\"o}rn and Albracht, Kirsten and Fl{\"u}ck, Martin and Ruoss, Severin and Brocca, Lorenza and Longa, Emanuela and Moriggi, Manuela and Seynnes, Olivier and Di Giulio, Irene and Tenori, Leonardo and Vignoli, Alessia and Capri, Miriam and Gelfi, Cecilia and Luchinat, Claudio and Franceschi, Claudio and Bottinelli, Roberto and Cerretelli, Paolo and Narici, Marco},
  title     = {Sarcolab pilot study into skeletal muscle's adaptation to longterm spaceflight},
  series = {npj Microgravity},
  volume    = {4},
  journal   = {npj Microgravity},
  number    = {1},
  publisher = {Nature Portfolio},
  issn      = {2373-8065},
  doi       = {10.1038/s41526-018-0052-1},
  pages     = {1 -- 9},
  year      = {2018},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{WaldmannVeraDachwaldetal.2018,
  author    = {Waldmann, Christoph and Vera, Jean-Pierre de and Dachwald, Bernd and Strasdeit, Henry and Sohl, Frank and Hanff, Hendrik and Kowalski, Julia and Heinen, Dirk and Macht, Sabine and Bestmann, Ulf and Meckel, Sebastian and Hildebrandt, Marc and Funke, Oliver and Gehrt, Jan-J{\"o}ran},
  title     = {Search for life in ice-covered oceans and lakes beyond Earth},
  series = {2018 IEEE/OES Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Workshop, Proceedings November 2018, Article number 8729761},
  booktitle = {2018 IEEE/OES Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Workshop, Proceedings November 2018, Article number 8729761},
  doi       = {10.1109/AUV.2018.8729761},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {The quest for life on other planets is closely connected with the search for water in liquid state. Recent discoveries of deep oceans on icy moons like Europa and Enceladus have spurred an intensive discussion about how these waters can be accessed. The challenge of this endeavor lies in the unforeseeable requirements on instrumental characteristics both with respect to the scientific and technical methods. The TRIPLE/nanoAUV initiative is aiming at developing a mission concept for exploring exo-oceans and demonstrating the achievements in an earth-analogue context, exploring the ocean under the ice shield of Antarctica and lakes like Dome-C on the Antarctic continent.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MatchaLjubasGueldemet2018,
  author    = {Matcha, Heike and Ljubas, Ante and Gueldemet, Harun},
  title     = {Printing a Coffee Bar: An investigation into mid-scale 3D printing},
  series = {Computing for a better tomorrow - Proceedings of the 36th eCAADe Conference - Volume 2, Lodz University of Technology, Lodz, Poland, 19-21 September 2018},
  journal   = {Computing for a better tomorrow - Proceedings of the 36th eCAADe Conference - Volume 2, Lodz University of Technology, Lodz, Poland, 19-21 September 2018},
  editor    = {Kepczynska-Walczak, A.},
  pages     = {59 -- 68},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {We present and discuss an exploration of the possibilities and properties of 3D printing with a printing space of 1 cubic meter, and how those can be integrated into architectural education through an experimental design and research course with students of architecture.We expand on issues presented at the eCAADe conference 2017 in Rome [Ref 6] by increasing the complexity and size of our prints, printing not a model to scale, but a full scale funtional prototype of a usable architectural object: A coffee bar.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{HofmannLimpertMatareetal.2018,
  author    = {Hofmann, Till and Limpert, Nicolas and Matar{\´e}, Victor and Sch{\"o}nitz, Sebastian and Niemueller, Tim and Ferrein, Alexander and Lakemeyer, Gerhard},
  title     = {The Carologistics RoboCup Logistics Team 2018},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {The Carologistics team participates in the RoboCup Logistics League for the seventh year. The RCLL requires precise vision, manipulation and path planning, as well as complex high-level decision making and multi-robot coordination. We outline our approach with an emphasis on recent modifications to those components. The team members in 2018 are David Bosen, Christoph Gollok, Mostafa Gomaa, Daniel Habering, Till Hofmann, Nicolas Limpert, Sebastian Sch{\"o}nitz, Morian Sonnet, Carsten Stoffels, and Tarik Viehmann. This paper is based on the last year's team description.},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{SchoeningWagnerPoghossianetal.2018,
  author    = {Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Wagner, Torsten and Poghossian, Arshak and Miyamoto, K.I. and Werner, C.F. and Krause, S. and Yoshinobu, T.},
  title     = {Light-addressable potentiometric sensors for (bio-)chemical sensing and imaging},
  series = {Encyclopedia of Interfacial Chemistry: Surface Science and Electrochemistry. Vol. 7},
  booktitle = {Encyclopedia of Interfacial Chemistry: Surface Science and Electrochemistry. Vol. 7},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  isbn      = {9780128097397},
  pages     = {295 -- 308},
  year      = {2018},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{BosseDeClercqBarnat2018,
  author    = {Bosse, Elke and De Clercq, Mikael and Barnat, Miriam},
  title     = {The Role of Diversity for the Transition to Higher Education},
  series = {EARLI SIG 4, Giessen},
  booktitle = {EARLI SIG 4, Giessen},
  pages     = {13 Folien},
  year      = {2018},
  language  = {en}
}