TY  - JOUR
A1  - Schüller, K.
A1  - Kowalski, Julia
A1  - Raback, P.
T1  - Curvilinear melting – A preliminary experimental and numerical study
JF  - International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
N2  - When exploring glacier ice it is often necessary to take samples or implement sensors at a certain depth underneath the glacier surface. One way of doing this is by using heated melting probes. In their common form these devices experience a straight one-dimensional downwards motion and can be modeled by standard close-contact melting theory. A recently developed melting probe however, the IceMole, achieves maneuverability by simultaneously applying a surface temperature gradient to induce a change in melting direction and controlling the effective contact-force by means of an ice screw to stabilize its change in attitude. A modeling framework for forced curvilinear melting does not exist so far and will be the content of this paper. At first, we will extend the existing theory for quasi-stationary close-contact melting to curved trajectories. We do this by introducing a rotational mode. This additional unknown in the system implies yet the need for another model closure. Within this new framework we will focus on the effect of a variable contact-force as well as different surface temperature profiles. In order to solve for melting velocity and curvature of the melting path we present both an inverse solution strategy for the analytical model, and a more general finite element framework implemented into the open source software package ELMER. Model results are discussed and compared to experimental data conducted in laboratory tests.
Y1  - 2016
U6  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2015.09.046
SN  - 0017-9310
IS  - 92
SP  - 884
EP  - 892
PB  - Elsevier
CY  - Amsterdam
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Leingartner, Max
A1  - Maurer, Johannes
A1  - Ferrein, Alexander
A1  - Steinbauer, Gerald
T1  - Evaluation of Sensors and Mapping Approaches for Disasters in Tunnels
JF  - Journal of Field Robotics
N2  - Ground or aerial robots equipped with advanced sensing technologies, such as three-dimensional laser scanners and advanced mapping algorithms, are deemed useful as a supporting technology for first responders. A great deal of excellent research in the field exists, but practical applications at real disaster sites are scarce. Many projects concentrate on equipping robots with advanced capabilities, such as autonomous exploration or object manipulation. In spite of this, realistic application areas for such robots are limited to teleoperated reconnaissance or search. In this paper, we investigate how well state-of-the-art and off-the-shelf components and algorithms are suited for reconnaissance in current disaster-relief scenarios. The basic idea is to make use of some of the most common sensors and deploy some widely used algorithms in a disaster situation, and to evaluate how well the components work for these scenarios. We acquired the sensor data from two field experiments, one from a disaster-relief operation in a motorway tunnel, and one from a mapping experiment in a partly closed down motorway tunnel. Based on these data, which we make publicly available, we evaluate state-of-the-art and off-the-shelf mapping approaches. In our analysis, we integrate opinions and replies from first responders as well as from some algorithm developers on the usefulness of the data and the limitations of the deployed approaches, respectively. We discuss the lessons we learned during the two missions. These lessons are interesting for the community working in similar areas of urban search and rescue, particularly reconnaissance and search.
Y1  - 2016
U6  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/rob.21611
SN  - 1556-4967
VL  - 33
IS  - 8
SP  - 1037
EP  - 1057
PB  - Wiley-VCH
CY  - Weinheim
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Murib, M. S.
A1  - Yeap, W. S.
A1  - Eurlings, Y.
A1  - Grinsven, B. van
A1  - Boyen, H.-G.
A1  - Conings, B.
A1  - Michiels, L.
A1  - Ameloot, M.
A1  - Carleer, R.
A1  - Warmer, J.
A1  - Kaul, P.
A1  - Haenen, K.
A1  - Schöning, Michael Josef
A1  - Ceuninck, W. de
A1  - Wagner, P.
T1  - Heat-transfer based characterization of DNA on synthetic sapphire chips
JF  - Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical
N2  - In this study, we show that synthetic sapphire (Al₂O₃), an established implant material, can also serve as a platform material for biosensors comparable to nanocrystalline diamond. Sapphire chips, beads, and powder were first modified with (3-aminopropyl) triethoxysilane (APTES), followed by succinic anhydride (SA), and finally single-stranded probe DNA was EDC coupled to the functionalized layer. The presence of the APTES-SA layer on sapphire powders was confirmed by thermogravimetric analyis and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. Using planar sapphire chips as substrates and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) as surface-sensitive tool, the sequence of individual layers was analyzed with respect to their chemical state, enabling the quantification of areal densities of the involved molecular units. Fluorescence microscopy was used to demonstrate the hybridization of fluorescently tagged target DNA to the probe DNA, including denaturation- and re-hybridization experiments. Due to its high thermal conductivity, synthetic sapphire is especially suitable as a chip material for the heat-transfer method, which was employed to distinguish complementary- and non-complementary DNA duplexes containing single-nucleotide polymorphisms. These results indicate that it is possible to detect mutations electronically with a chemically resilient and electrically insulating chip material.
Y1  - 2016
U6  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.snb.2016.02.027
SN  - 0925-4005
VL  - 230
IS  - 230
SP  - 260
EP  - 271
PB  - Elsevier
CY  - Amsterdam
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Dikta, Gerhard
A1  - Reißel, Martin
A1  - Harlaß, Carsten
T1  - Semi-parametric survival function estimators deduced from an identifying Volterra type integral equation
JF  - Journal of multivariate analysis
N2  - Based on an identifying Volterra type integral equation for randomly right censored observations from a lifetime distribution function F, we solve the corresponding estimating equation by an explicit and implicit Euler scheme. While the first approach results in some known estimators, the second one produces new semi-parametric and pre-smoothed Kaplan–Meier estimators which are real distribution functions rather than sub-distribution functions as the former ones are. This property of the new estimators is particular useful if one wants to estimate the expected lifetime restricted to the support of the observation time.

Specifically, we focus on estimation under the semi-parametric random censorship model (SRCM), that is, a random censorship model where the conditional expectation of the censoring indicator given the observation belongs to a parametric family. We show that some estimated linear functionals which are based on the new semi-parametric estimator are strong consistent, asymptotically normal, and efficient under SRCM. In a small simulation study, the performance of the new estimator is illustrated under moderate sample sizes. Finally, we apply the new estimator to a well-known real dataset.
KW  - Volterra integral equation
KW  - Product-integration
KW  - Asymptotic efficiency
KW  - Semi-parametric random censorship model
KW  - Censored data
KW  - Survival analysis
Y1  - 2016
U6  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmva.2016.02.008
IS  - 147
SP  - 273
EP  - 284
PB  - Elsevier
CY  - Amsterdam
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Kowalski, Julia
A1  - Linder, Peter
A1  - Zierke, S.
A1  - Wulfen, B. van
A1  - Clemens, J.
A1  - Konstantinidis, K.
A1  - Ameres, G.
A1  - Hoffmann, R.
A1  - Mikucki, J.
A1  - Tulaczyk, S.
A1  - Funke, O.
A1  - Blandfort, D.
A1  - Espe, Clemens
A1  - Feldmann, Marco
A1  - Francke, Gero
A1  - Hiecker, S.
A1  - Plescher, Engelbert
A1  - Schöngarth, Sarah
A1  - Dachwald, Bernd
A1  - Digel, Ilya
A1  - Artmann, Gerhard
A1  - Eliseev, D.
A1  - Heinen, D.
A1  - Scholz, F.
A1  - Wiebusch, C.
A1  - Macht, S.
A1  - Bestmann, U.
A1  - Reineking, T.
A1  - Zetzsche, C.
A1  - Schill, K.
A1  - Förstner, R.
A1  - Niedermeier, H.
A1  - Szumski, A.
A1  - Eissfeller, B.
A1  - Naumann, U.
A1  - Helbing, K.
T1  - Navigation technology for exploration of glacier ice with maneuverable melting probes
JF  - Cold Regions Science and Technology
N2  - The Saturnian moon Enceladus with its extensive water bodies underneath a thick ice sheet cover is a potential candidate for extraterrestrial life. Direct exploration of such extraterrestrial aquatic ecosystems requires advanced access and sampling technologies with a high level of autonomy. A new technological approach has been developed as part of the collaborative research project Enceladus Explorer (EnEx). The concept is based upon a minimally invasive melting probe called the IceMole. The force-regulated, heater-controlled IceMole is able to travel along a curved trajectory as well as upwards. Hence, it allows maneuvers which may be necessary for obstacle avoidance or target selection. Maneuverability, however, necessitates a sophisticated on-board navigation system capable of autonomous operations. The development of such a navigational system has been the focal part of the EnEx project. The original IceMole has been further developed to include relative positioning based on in-ice attitude determination, acoustic positioning, ultrasonic obstacle and target detection integrated through a high-level sensor fusion. This paper describes the EnEx technology and discusses implications for an actual extraterrestrial mission concept.
Y1  - 2016
U6  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.coldregions.2015.11.006
SN  - 0165-232X
IS  - 123
SP  - 53
EP  - 70
PB  - Elsevier
CY  - Amsterdam
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Goßmann, Matthias
A1  - Frotscher, Ralf
A1  - Linder, Peter
A1  - Bayer, Robin
A1  - Epple, U.
A1  - Staat, Manfred
A1  - Temiz Artmann, Aysegül
A1  - Artmann, Gerhard
T1  - Mechano-pharmacological characterization of cardiomyocytes derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells
JF  - Cellular physiology and biochemistry
N2  - Background/Aims: Common systems for the quantification of cellular contraction rely on animal-based models, complex experimental setups or indirect approaches. The herein presented CellDrum technology for testing mechanical tension of cellular monolayers and thin tissue constructs has the potential to scale-up mechanical testing towards medium-throughput analyses. Using hiPS-Cardiac Myocytes (hiPS-CMs) it represents a new perspective of drug testing and brings us closer to personalized drug medication. Methods: In the present study, monolayers of self-beating hiPS-CMs were grown on ultra-thin circular silicone membranes and deflect under the weight of the culture medium. Rhythmic contractions of the hiPS-CMs induced variations of the membrane deflection. The recorded contraction-relaxation-cycles were analyzed with respect to their amplitudes, durations, time integrals and frequencies. Besides unstimulated force and tensile stress, we investigated the effects of agonists and antagonists acting on Ca²⁺ channels (S-Bay K8644/verapamil) and Na⁺ channels (veratridine/lidocaine). Results: The measured data and simulations for pharmacologically unstimulated contraction resembled findings in native human heart tissue, while the pharmacological dose-response curves were highly accurate and consistent with reference data. Conclusion: We conclude that the combination of the CellDrum with hiPS-CMs offers a fast, facile and precise system for pharmacological, toxicological studies and offers new preclinical basic research potential.
KW  - Inotropic compounds
KW  - Pharmacology
KW  - Ion channels
KW  - CellDrum
KW  - Heart tissue culture
KW  - Induced pluripotent stem cells
KW  - Cardiac myocytes
Y1  - 2016
U6  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000443124
SN  - 1421-9778 (Online)
SN  - 1015-8987 (Print)
VL  - 38
IS  - 3
SP  - 1182
EP  - 1198
PB  - Karger
CY  - Basel
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Frotscher, Ralf
A1  - Muanghong, Danita
A1  - Dursun, Gözde
A1  - Goßmann, Matthias
A1  - Temiz Artmann, Aysegül
A1  - Staat, Manfred
T1  - Sample-specific adaption of an improved electro-mechanical model of in vitro cardiac tissue
JF  - Journal of Biomechanics
N2  - We present an electromechanically coupled computational model for the investigation of a thin cardiac tissue construct consisting of human-induced pluripotent stem cell-derived atrial, ventricular and sinoatrial cardiomyocytes. The mechanical and electrophysiological parts of the finite element model, as well as their coupling are explained in detail. The model is implemented in the open source finite element code Code_Aster and is employed for the simulation of a thin circular membrane deflected by a monolayer of autonomously beating, circular, thin cardiac tissue. Two cardio-active drugs, S-Bay K8644 and veratridine, are applied in experiments and simulations and are investigated with respect to their chronotropic effects on the tissue. These results demonstrate the potential of coupled micro- and macroscopic electromechanical models of cardiac tissue to be adapted to experimental results at the cellular level. Further model improvements are discussed taking into account experimentally measurable quantities that can easily be extracted from the obtained experimental results. The goal is to estimate the potential to adapt the presented model to sample specific cell cultures.
KW  - hiPS cardiomyocytes
KW  - Homogenization
KW  - Hodgkin–Huxley models
KW  - Frequency adaption
KW  - Electromechanical modeling
KW  - Drug simulation
KW  - Computational biomechanics
KW  - Cardiac tissue
Y1  - 2016
U6  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2016.01.039
SN  - 0021-9290 (Print)
SN  - 1873-2380 (Online)
VL  - 49
IS  - 12
SP  - 2428
EP  - 2435
PB  - Elsevier
CY  - Amsterdam
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Hamad, E. M.
A1  - Bilatto, S. E. R.
A1  - Adly, N. Y.
A1  - Correa, D. S.
A1  - Wolfrum, B.
A1  - Schöning, Michael Josef
A1  - Offenhäusser, A.
A1  - Yakushenko, A.
T1  - Inkjet printing of UV-curable adhesive and dielectric inks for microfluidic devices
JF  - Lab on a Chip
N2  - Bonding of polymer-based microfluidics to polymer substrates still poses a challenge for Lab-On-a-Chip applications. Especially, when sensing elements are incorporated, patterned deposition of adhesives with curing at ambient conditions is required. Here, we demonstrate a fabrication method for fully printed microfluidic systems with sensing elements using inkjet and stereolithographic 3D-printing.
Y1  - 2016
U6  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/C5LC01195G
SN  - 1473-0189
VL  - 16
IS  - 1
SP  - 70
EP  - 74
PB  - Royal Society of Chemistry
CY  - Cambridge
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Neu, Eugen
A1  - Janser, Frank
A1  - Khatibi, Akbar A.
A1  - Braun, Carsten
A1  - Orifici, Adrian C.
T1  - Operational Modal Analysis of a wing excited by transonic flow
JF  - Aerospace Science and Technology
N2  - Operational Modal Analysis (OMA) is a promising candidate for flutter testing and Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) of aircraft wings that are passively excited by wind loads. However, no studies have been published where OMA is tested in transonic flows, which is the dominant condition for large civil aircraft and is characterized by complex and unique aerodynamic phenomena. We use data from the HIRENASD large-scale wind tunnel experiment to automatically extract modal parameters from an ambiently excited wing operated in the transonic regime using two OMA methods: Stochastic Subspace Identification (SSI) and Frequency Domain Decomposition (FDD). The system response is evaluated based on accelerometer measurements. The excitation is investigated from surface pressure measurements. The forcing function is shown to be non-white, non-stationary and contaminated by narrow-banded transonic disturbances. All these properties violate fundamental OMA assumptions about the forcing function. Despite this, all physical modes in the investigated frequency range were successfully identified, and in addition transonic pressure waves were identified as physical modes as well. The SSI method showed superior identification capabilities for the investigated case. The investigation shows that complex transonic flows can interfere with OMA. This can make existing approaches for modal tracking unsuitable for their application to aircraft wings operated in the transonic flight regime. Approaches to separate the true physical modes from the transonic disturbances are discussed.
Y1  - 2016
U6  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ast.2015.11.032
SN  - 1270-9638
VL  - 49
SP  - 73
EP  - 79
PB  - Elsevier
CY  - Amsterdam
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Fredebeul-Krein, Markus
T1  - Warum staatliche Kaufprämien für Elektroautos abzulehnen sind
JF  - Wirtschaftliche Freiheit : das ordnungspolitische Journal
N2  - Im Jahr 2015 wurden in Deutschland über drei Millionen Benzinautos und lediglich 12.363 Elektroautos neu zugelassen. Das ursprünglich von der Bundesregierung vorgegebene Ziel, dass bis 2020 eine Million E-Autos auf deutschen Straßen fahren (und bis 2030 sechs Millionen), rückt damit in immer weitere Ferne. Um das Ziel dennoch zu erreichen, plant die Bundesregierung nun eine staatli­che Prämie für den Kauf von Elektroautos: Umwelt-, Verkehrs- und Wirtschaftsministerium haben gemeinsam ein Konzept entworfen, dem zufolge private Käufer zukünftig einen Zuschuss von 5.000 Euro beim Erwerb eines Elektroautos bekommen sollen. 40 Prozent dieses Zuschusses soll von den Autoherstellern getragen werden. Das Programm, das weitere ausgabenwirksame öffentli­che Maßnahmen vorsieht, würde Kosten in Milliarden­höhe verursachen. Die beabsichtigte Subventionierung wirft die Frage auf, ob diese wirtschaftlich sinnvoll sind.
Y1  - 2016
N1  - Hinweis: Dieser Text ist zugleich als Ausgabe Nr. 04/2016 der Reihe Ordnungspolitischer Kommentar des Instituts für Wirtschaftspolitik an der Universität zu Köln und des Otto-Wolff-Instituts für Wirtschaftsordnung erschienen.
VL  - 2016
IS  - 4
PB  - Alexander B. Brunner
CY  - Würzburg
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Bayon, Arnau
A1  - Valero, Daniel
A1  - Garcia-Bartual, Rafael
A1  - Vallés-Morán, Francisco José
A1  - López-Jiménez, P. Amparo
T1  - Performance assessment of OpenFOAM and FLOW-3D in the numerical modeling of a low Reynolds number hydraulic jump
JF  - Environmental Modelling & Software
N2  - A comparative performance analysis of the CFD platforms OpenFOAM and FLOW-3D is presented, focusing on a 3D swirling turbulent flow: a steady hydraulic jump at low Reynolds number. Turbulence is treated using RANS approach RNG k-ε. A Volume Of Fluid (VOF) method is used to track the air–water interface, consequently aeration is modeled using an Eulerian–Eulerian approach. Structured meshes of cubic elements are used to discretize the channel geometry. The numerical model accuracy is assessed comparing representative hydraulic jump variables (sequent depth ratio, roller length, mean velocity profiles, velocity decay or free surface profile) to experimental data. The model results are also compared to previous studies to broaden the result validation. Both codes reproduced the phenomenon under study concurring with experimental data, although special care must be taken when swirling flows occur. Both models can be used to reproduce the hydraulic performance of energy dissipation structures at low Reynolds numbers.
Y1  - 2016
SN  - 1364-8152
U6  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2016.02.018
VL  - 80
SP  - 322
EP  - 335
PB  - Elsevier
CY  - Amsterdam
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Miyamoto, Ko-ichiro
A1  - Yu, Bing
A1  - Isoda, Hiroko
A1  - Wagner, Torsten
A1  - Schöning, Michael Josef
A1  - Yoshinobu, Tatsuo
T1  - Visualization of the recovery process of defects in a cultured cell layer by chemical imaging sensor
JF  - Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical
N2  - The chemical imaging sensor is a field-effect sensor which is able to visualize both the distribution of ions (in LAPS mode) and the distribution of impedance (in SPIM mode) in the sample. In this study, a novel cell assay is proposed, in which the chemical imaging sensor operated in SPIM mode is applied to monitor the recovery of defects in a cell layer brought into proximity of the sensing surface. A reduced impedance at a defect formed artificially in a cell layer was successfully visualized in a photocurrent image. The cell layer was cultured over two weeks, during which the temporal change of the photocurrent distribution corresponding to the recovery of the defect was observed.
Y1  - 2016
U6  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.snb.2016.04.018
SN  - 0925-4005
VL  - 236
SP  - 965
EP  - 969
PB  - Elsevier
CY  - Amsterdam
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Dantism, Shahriar
A1  - Takenaga, Shoko
A1  - Wagner, Patrick
A1  - Wagner, Torsten
A1  - Schöning, Michael Josef
T1  - Determination of the extracellular acidification of Escherichia coli K12 with a multi-​chamber-​based LAPS system
JF  - Physica status solidi (a)
N2  - On-line monitoring of the metabolic activity of microorganisms involved in intermediate stages of biogas production plays an important role to avoid undesirable “down times” during the biogas production. In order to control this process, an on-chip differential measuring system based on the light-addressable potentiometric sensor (LAPS) principle combined with a 3D-printed multi-chamber structure has been realized. As a test microorganism, Escherichia coli K12 (E. coli K12) were used for cell-based measurements. Multi-chamber structures were developed to determine the metabolic activity of E. coli K12 in suspension for a different number of cells, responding to the addition of a constant or variable amount of glucose concentrations, enabling differential and simultaneous measurements.
Y1  - 2016
U6  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pssa.201533043
SN  - 1862-6300
VL  - 213
IS  - 6
SP  - 1479
EP  - 1485
PB  - Wiley-VCH
CY  - Weinheim
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Hackl, Michael
A1  - Müller, Lars-Peter
A1  - Staat, Manfred
A1  - Kahmann, Stephanie Lucina
A1  - Wegmann, Kilian
T1  - Proximal phalangeal neck fractures of the hand — a biomechanical comparison of three fixation techniques
JF  - Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy
N2  - Plate osteosynthesis of displaced proximal phalangeal neck fractures of the hand allows early mobilization due to a stable internal fixation. Nevertheless, joint stiffness—because of soft tissue irritation—represents a common complication leading to high complication rates. Del Pinal et al. recently reported promising clinical results for a new, minimally invasive fixation technique with a cannulated headless intramedullary compression screw. Hence, the aim of this study was to compare plate fixation of proximal phalangeal neck fractures to less two less invasive techniques: Crossed k-wire fixation and intramedullary screw fixation. We hypothesized that these fixation techniques provide inferior stability when compared to plate osteosynthesis.
Y1  - 2016
U6  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-016-4080-7
SN  - 0942-2056
VL  - Volume 24
IS  - Supplement 1
SP  - 148
EP  - 149
PB  - Springer
CY  - Berlin
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Hackl, Michael
A1  - Kahmann, Stephanie Lucina
A1  - Wegmann, Kilian
A1  - Ries, Christian
A1  - Staat, Manfred
A1  - Müller, Lars-Peter
T1  - Shortening osteotomy of the proximal radius — a treatment option for isolated osteoarthritis of the lateral column of the elbow joint?
JF  - Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy
N2  - Treatment of posttraumatic osteoarthritis of the radial column of the elbow joint remains a challenging yet common issue.
While partial joint replacement leads to high revision rates, radial head excision has shown to severely increase joint instability. Shortening osteotomy of the radius could be an option to decrease the contact pressure of the radiohumeral joint and thereby pain levels without causing valgus instability. Hence, the aim of this biomechanical study was to evaluate the effects of radial shortening on axial load distribution and valgus stability of the elbow joint.
Y1  - 2016
U6  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-016-4080-7
SN  - 0942-2056
VL  - Volume 24
IS  - Supplement 1
SP  - 128
EP  - 129
PB  - Springer
CY  - Berlin
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Hackl, Michael
A1  - Leschinger, T.
A1  - Staat, Manfred
A1  - Müller, Lars-Peter
A1  - Wegmann, Kilian
T1  - Reconstruction of the interosseous membrane in the Essex Lopresti lesion — a biomechanical evaluation
JF  - Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy
N2  - Surgical reconstruction of the interosseous membrane (IOM) could restore longitudinal forearm stability to avoid persisting disability due to capituloradial and ulnocarpal impingement in Essex Lopresti lesions. This biomechanical study aimed to assess longitudinal forearm stability of intact specimens, after sectioning of the IOM and after reconstruction with a TightRope construct using either a single or double bundle technique.
Y1  - 2016
U6  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-016-4080-7
SN  - 0942-2056
VL  - Volume 24
IS  - Supplement 1
SP  - 130
EP  - 131
PB  - Springer
CY  - Berlin
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Wegmann, Kilian
A1  - Hackl, Michael
A1  - Staat, Manfred
A1  - Mayer, Katharina
A1  - Müller, Lars-Peter
T1  - Double plate osteosynthesis of proximal ulna fractures: biomechanical and clinical results
JF  - Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy
N2  - While plate fixation of proximal ulna fractures might lead to superior clinical results compared to tension band wiring, regular plates represent an established risk factor for wound complications. The olecranon double plates (Medartis, Basel, CH) might decrease complications related to the osteosynthesis because of their low profile and better anatomical fit. This study aimed to evaluate the biomechanical performance and clinical results of the olecranon double plates.
Y1  - 2016
U6  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-016-4079-0
SN  - 0942-2056
VL  - Volume 24
IS  - Supplement 1
SP  - 58
EP  - 59
PB  - Springer
CY  - Berlin
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Wollert, Jörg
T1  - Industrial Internet of Things : Seifenblase oder Revolution
JF  - Elektronik
Y1  - 2016
SN  - 0013-5658
N1  - gedruckt in der Bereichsbibliothek Eupener Str. unter der Signatur Z 263
IS  - 7
SP  - 39
EP  - 45
PB  - WEKA-Fachmedien
CY  - München
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Breuer, Lars
A1  - Raue, Markus
A1  - Strobel, M.
A1  - Mang, Thomas
A1  - Schöning, Michael Josef
A1  - Thoelen, R.
A1  - Wagner, Torsten
T1  - Hydrogels with incorporated graphene oxide as light-addressable actuator materials for cell culture environments in lab-on-chip systems
JF  - Physica status solidi (a)
N2  - Abstractauthoren Graphene oxide (GO) nanoparticles were incorporated in temperature-sensitive Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAAm) hydrogels. The nanoparticles increase the light absorption and convert light energy into heat efficiently. Thus, the hydrogels with GO can be stimulated spatially resolved by illumination as it was demonstrated by IR thermography. The temporal progression of the temperature maximum was detected for different concentrations of GO within the polymer network. Furthermore, the compatibility of PNIPAAm hydrogels with GO and cell cultures was investigated. For this purpose, culture medium was incubated with hydrogels containing GO and the viability and morphology of chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells was examined after several days of culturing in presence of this medium.
Y1  - 2016
U6  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pssa.201533056
SN  - 1862-6300
VL  - 213
IS  - 6
SP  - 1520
EP  - 1525
PB  - Wiley-VCH
CY  - Weinheim
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Pookhalil, Ali
A1  - Amoabediny, Ghassem
A1  - Tabesh, Hadi
A1  - Behbahani, Mehdi
A1  - Mottaghy, Khosrow
T1  - A new approach for semiempirical modeling of mechanical blood trauma
JF  - The international journal of artificial organs
N2  - Purpose
Two semi-empirical models were recently published, both making use of existing literature data, but each taking into account different physical phenomena that trigger hemolysis. In the first model, hemoglobin (Hb) release is described as a permeation procedure across the membrane, assuming a shear stress-dependent process (sublethal model). The second model only accounts for hemoglobin release that is caused by cell membrane breakdown, which occurs when red blood cells (RBC) undergo mechanically induced shearing for a period longer than the threshold time (nonuniform threshold model). In this paper, we introduce a model that considers the hemolysis generated by both these possible phenomena.
Methods
Since hemolysis can possibly be caused by permeation of hemoglobin through the RBC functional membrane as well as by release of hemoglobin from RBC membrane breakdown, our proposed model combines both these models. An experimental setup consisting of a Couette device was utilized for validation of our proposed model.
Results
A comparison is presented between the damage index (DI) predicted by the proposed model vs. the sublethal model vs. the nonthreshold model and experimental datasets. This comparison covers a wide range of shear stress for both human and porcine blood. An appropriate agreement between the measured DI and the DI predicted by the present model was obtained.
Conclusions
The semiempirical hemolysis model introduced in this paper aims for significantly enhanced conformity with experimental data. Two phenomenological outcomes become possible with the proposed approach: an estimation of the average time after which cell membrane breakdown occurs under the applied conditions, and a prediction of the ratio between the phenomena involved in hemolysis.
Y1  - 2016
U6  - http://dx.doi.org/10.5301/ijao.5000474
SN  - 1724-6040
VL  - 39
IS  - 4
SP  - 171
EP  - 177
PB  - Sage
CY  - London
ER  -