@article{JildehOberlaenderKirchneretal.2018, author = {Jildeh, Zaid B. and Oberl{\"a}nder, Jan and Kirchner, Patrick and Wagner, Patrick H. and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Thermocatalytic Behavior of Manganese (IV) Oxide as Nanoporous Material on the Dissociation of a Gas Mixture Containing Hydrogen Peroxide}, series = {Nanomaterials}, volume = {8}, journal = {Nanomaterials}, number = {4}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {2079-4991}, doi = {10.3390/nano8040262}, pages = {Artikel 262}, year = {2018}, abstract = {In this article, we present an overview on the thermocatalytic reaction of hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) gas on a manganese (IV) oxide (MnO₂) catalytic structure. The principle of operation and manufacturing techniques are introduced for a calorimetric H₂O₂ gas sensor based on porous MnO₂. Results from surface analyses by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) of the catalytic material provide indication of the H₂O₂ dissociation reaction schemes. The correlation between theory and the experiments is documented in numerical models of the catalytic reaction. The aim of the numerical models is to provide further information on the reaction kinetics and performance enhancement of the porous MnO₂ catalyst.}, language = {en} } @article{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 B. 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} } @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} }