TY  - JOUR
A1  - Breuer, Lars
A1  - Pilas, Johanna
A1  - Guthmann, Eric
A1  - Schöning, Michael Josef
A1  - Thoelen, Ronald
A1  - Wagner, Torsten
T1  - Towards light-addressable flow control: responsive hydrogels with incorporated graphene oxide as laser-driven actuator structures within microfluidic channels
JF  - Sensor and Actuators B: Chemical
Y1  - 2019
U6  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.snb.2019.02.086
SN  - 0925-4005
VL  - 288
SP  - 579
EP  - 585
PB  - Elsevier
CY  - Amsterdam
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Kramer, Matthias
A1  - Valero, Daniel
A1  - Chanson, Hubert
A1  - Bung, Daniel B.
T1  - Towards reliable turbulence estimations with phase-detection probes: an adaptive window cross-correlation technique
JF  - Experiments in Fluids
Y1  - 2019
U6  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00348-018-2650-9
SN  - 1432-1114
VL  - 60
EP  - Article number 2
PB  - Springer
CY  - Berlin
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Werkhausen, Amelie
A1  - Cronin, Neil J.
A1  - Albracht, Kirsten
A1  - Paulsen, Gøran
A1  - Larsen, Askild V.
A1  - Bojsen-Møller, Jens
A1  - Seynnes, Olivier R.
T1  - Training-induced increase in Achilles tendon stiffness affects tendon strain pattern during running
JF  - PeerJ
N2  - Background
During the stance phase of running, the elasticity of the Achilles tendon enables the utilisation of elastic energy and allows beneficial contractile conditions for the triceps surae muscles. However, the effect of changes in tendon mechanical properties induced by chronic loading is still poorly understood. We tested the hypothesis that a training-induced increase in Achilles tendon stiffness would result in reduced tendon strain during the stance phase of running, which would reduce fascicle strains in the triceps surae muscles, particularly in the mono-articular soleus.
Methods 
Eleven subjects were assigned to a training group performing isometric singleleg plantarflexion contractions three times per week for ten weeks, and another ten subjects formed a control group. Before and after the training period, Achilles tendon stiffness was estimated, and muscle-tendon mechanics were assessed during running at preferred speed using ultrasonography, kinematics and kinetics.
Results 
Achilles tendon stiffness increased by 18% (P <0:01) in the training group, but the associated reduction in strain seen during isometric contractions was not statistically significant. Tendon elongation during the stance phase of running was similar after training, but tendon recoil was reduced by 30% (P <0:01), while estimated tendon force remained unchanged. Neither gastrocnemius medialis nor soleus fascicle shortening during stance was affected by training.
Discussion 
These results show that a training-induced increase in Achilles tendon
stiffness altered tendon behaviour during running. Despite training-induced changes in tendon mechanical properties and recoil behaviour, the data suggest that fascicle shortening patterns were preserved for the running speed that we examined. The asymmetrical changes in tendon strain patterns supports the notion that simple inseries models do not fully explain the mechanical output of the muscle-tendon unit during a complex task like running.
KW  - Achilles tendon
KW  - Stiffness
KW  - Running
KW  - Tendon properties
KW  - Architectural gear ratio
Y1  - 2019
U6  - http://dx.doi.org/10.7717/peerj.6764
SN  - 21678359
PB  - Peer
CY  - London
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Bucur, Alexandru
A1  - Lazarescu, Lucian
A1  - Pop, Grigore Marian
A1  - Achimas, Gheorghe
A1  - Gebhardt, Andreas
T1  - Tribological performance of biodegradable lubricants under different surface roughness of tools
JF  - Academic Journal of Manufacturing Engineering
Y1  - 2019
SN  - 1583-7904
VL  - 17
IS  - 1
SP  - 172
EP  - 178
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Bartella, Alexander K.
A1  - Kamal, Mohammad
A1  - Scholl, Ingrid
A1  - Schiffer, Stefan
A1  - Steegmann, Julius
A1  - Ketelsen, Dominik
A1  - Hölzle, Frank W.
A1  - Lethaus, Bernd
T1  - Virtual reality in preoperative imaging in maxillofacial surgery: implementation of “the next level”?
JF  - British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Y1  - 2019
U6  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bjoms.2019.02.014
SN  - 0266-4356
VL  - 57
IS  - 7
SP  - 644
EP  - 648
PB  - Elsevier
CY  - Amsterdam
ER  -