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Observation of novel phases during deuteration of lithium nitride from in situ neutron diffraction (2007)
Journal Article
Weidner, E., Bull, D., Shabalin, I., Keens, S., Telling, M., & Ross, D. (2007). Observation of novel phases during deuteration of lithium nitride from in situ neutron diffraction. Chemical Physics Letters, 444, 76-79. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cplett.2007.07.010

We report on in situ neutron diffraction measurements during the deuteration of Li3N. A number of novel observations are described: The presence of cubic ‘quasi-imide’ phases with composition-dependent lattice parameters, the identification of Li4ND... Read More about Observation of novel phases during deuteration of lithium nitride from in situ neutron diffraction.

Raman characterisation of single-walled carbon nanotubes produced by catalytic pyrolysis of methane (2007)
Journal Article
Seifi, M., Ross, D., & Giannasi, A. (2007). Raman characterisation of single-walled carbon nanotubes produced by catalytic pyrolysis of methane. Carbon, 45, 1871-1879. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbon.2007.04.024

Bundles of single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNT) were synthesised using a chemical vapour deposition technique. This basic process was optimised over a wide range of process parameters. For the optimal results, ethane was decomposed at 950 Celsius ove... Read More about Raman characterisation of single-walled carbon nanotubes produced by catalytic pyrolysis of methane.

Di-hydrogen in cation-substituted zeolite-X - an inelastic neutron scattering study (2007)
Journal Article
Ramirez -Cuesta, A., Mitchell, P., Ross, D., Georgiev, P., Anderson, P., Langmi, H., & Book, D. (2007). Di-hydrogen in cation-substituted zeolite-X - an inelastic neutron scattering study. Journal of Materials Chemistry, 17, 2533-2539. https://doi.org/10.1039/b701167a

An inelastic neutron scattering (INS) study of the rotational–vibrational spectrum of dihydrogen sorbed by zeolite X having substituted sodium, calcium and zinc cations is reported. The rotational–vibrational spectrum of H2 was observed at low energy... Read More about Di-hydrogen in cation-substituted zeolite-X - an inelastic neutron scattering study.

The application of Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) to the analysis of geological samples in simulated extra-terrestrial atmospheric environments (2007)
Thesis
Lucas, N. The application of Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) to the analysis of geological samples in simulated extra-terrestrial atmospheric environments. (Thesis). University of Salford

Laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is a technique that can determine the elemental composition and quantities of a sample by the spectral analysis of a laser induced plume. This study was undertaken to develop, characterise and assess th... Read More about The application of Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) to the analysis of geological samples in simulated extra-terrestrial atmospheric environments.

What is the role of Phragmites australis in experimental constructed wetland filters treating urban runoff? (2007)
Journal Article
Lee, B., & Scholz, M. (2007). What is the role of Phragmites australis in experimental constructed wetland filters treating urban runoff?. Ecological Engineering, 29(1), 87-95. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2006.08.001

The aim of this research was to assess the role of the macrophyte Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin. ex Steud. in experimental temporarily flooded vertical-flow wetland filters treating urban runoff. For 2 years, hydrated nickel and copper nitrate wer... Read More about What is the role of Phragmites australis in experimental constructed wetland filters treating urban runoff?.

Higher education, regional policy and the knowledge economy: The North-West of the U.K (2007)
Book Chapter
Peters, M., & May, T. (2007). Higher education, regional policy and the knowledge economy: The North-West of the U.K. In S. Marginson (Ed.), Prospects of higher education: Globalization, market competition, public good and the future of the university. Rotterdam, NL: Sense Publishers

Governance, science policy and regions: Edited special edition (2007)
Book
(2007). B. Perry, & T. May (Eds.), Governance, science policy and regions: Edited special edition. Taylor and Francis

Separation and reaction using porous and palladium membranes (2007)
Thesis
Aldeeb, A. Separation and reaction using porous and palladium membranes. (Thesis). University of Salford

Two different types of inorganic membranes were prepared in this study,porous-silica/y-alumina membranes and palladium/a-alumina composite membranes. Porous silica/y-alumina membranes were prepared by dip coating, characterized by gas permeation at... Read More about Separation and reaction using porous and palladium membranes.

Shear strengthening of reinforced concrete beams using an external Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) composites of low elastic modulus (2007)
Thesis
(CFRP) composites of low elastic modulus. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Beam-column joints designed seismically are considered impractical due to the congestion of steel stirrups. Currently, CFRP is used for strengthening reinforced concrete structures that have reduced integrity due to corrosion of steel reinforcement... Read More about Shear strengthening of reinforced concrete beams using an external Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) composites of low elastic modulus.

The management of academic workloads : social and technical dynamics (2007)
Thesis
Barrett, L. The management of academic workloads : social and technical dynamics. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The focus for this thesis has been on the management of academic workloads, stimulated by surveys highlighting high levels of stress in the sector. To get some appreciation of the subject and its context a literature synthesis was conducted reveal... Read More about The management of academic workloads : social and technical dynamics.

Developing a model for construction contractors pre-qualification in the Gaza Strip and West Bank (2007)
Thesis
El Sawalhi, N. Developing a model for construction contractors pre-qualification in the Gaza Strip and West Bank. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Contractor pre-qualification is characterised as a multi-criteria problem with uncertain inputs. The criteria used for pre-qualification includes qualitative and quantitative information. Owing to the nature of pre-qualification, which depends on... Read More about Developing a model for construction contractors pre-qualification in the Gaza Strip and West Bank.

An ethnography of metaphor usage in IS projects : from description to domination (2007)
Thesis
Griffiths, M. An ethnography of metaphor usage in IS projects : from description to domination. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This study presents the story of a three-year ethnographical field study, from December 2000 to December 2003, conducted at a North West based Management Consultancy. Throughout this period the organisation experienced accelerated growth from two s... Read More about An ethnography of metaphor usage in IS projects : from description to domination.

A regional environmental infrastructure management system for the Gaza Strip (2007)
Thesis
Jouda-Mohammed, A. A regional environmental infrastructure management system for the Gaza Strip. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Environmental Infrastructure in the Gaza Strip (GS) is a multidisciplinary sector related to provision of basic services of water supply, waste water, storm water drainage and solid waste disposal. The emerging institutions of the Palestinian N... Read More about A regional environmental infrastructure management system for the Gaza Strip.

Aspects of metamaterial structures : theory and simulation (2007)
Thesis
King, N. Aspects of metamaterial structures : theory and simulation. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The investigations reported here address the issue of overcoming loss in a typical isotropic metamaterial. The possibility of adding functionality to such materials, through gyrotropic effects, and diffraction management of nonlinear beams, driven... Read More about Aspects of metamaterial structures : theory and simulation.

Exploring universities' information systems security awareness in a changing higher education environment : a comparative case study research (2007)
Thesis
Marks, A. Exploring universities' information systems security awareness in a changing higher education environment : a comparative case study research. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The use of technical information system security measures may prove insufficient in protecting information assets if proper and adequate information security awareness is not maintained. The quantity of in-depth studies concerning the organizati... Read More about Exploring universities' information systems security awareness in a changing higher education environment : a comparative case study research.

An investigation into the congenital transmission of Toxoplasma gondii within ovine populations managed on working sheep farms in the United Kingdom (2007)
Thesis
Morley, E. An investigation into the congenital transmission of Toxoplasma gondii within ovine populations managed on working sheep farms in the United Kingdom. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Toxoplasma gondii is an economically important parasite that can cause spontaneous abortion in sheep and humans. The importance of the different transmission routes of the parasite is unclear. However, three routes are recognised: (1) shedding of... Read More about An investigation into the congenital transmission of Toxoplasma gondii within ovine populations managed on working sheep farms in the United Kingdom.

A study of the cytotoxic effects of methionine depletion in human brain tumour cell lines (2007)
Thesis
Najim, N. A study of the cytotoxic effects of methionine depletion in human brain tumour cell lines. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The aim of this project was to investigate the importance of methionine depletion as a cause of cytotoxicity for paediatric CNS tumour cell lines, and also to investigate the in vitro cellular biochemical responses, as measured by changes in cellul... Read More about A study of the cytotoxic effects of methionine depletion in human brain tumour cell lines.

A structured approach to manage the tacit knowledge of construction employees (2007)
Thesis
Pathirage, C. A structured approach to manage the tacit knowledge of construction employees. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The importance of knowledge as a key determinant of organisational competitiveness and better performance is increasingly appreciated by both academics and practitioners. The UK construction industry is perceived as one of the knowledge based v... Read More about A structured approach to manage the tacit knowledge of construction employees.

The production of single-walled carbon nanotubes by a CVD method and their characterisation by various techniques (2007)
Thesis
Seifi, M. The production of single-walled carbon nanotubes by a CVD method and their characterisation by various techniques. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

In this work, Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD) was used to prepared Single- Walled carbon nanorube (SWNT) samples. In developing the production techniques a large number of parameters were varied during the course of work resulting in the succe... Read More about The production of single-walled carbon nanotubes by a CVD method and their characterisation by various techniques.

Simulation of blood flow through stenotic and branched arteries (2007)
Thesis
Wishah, M. Simulation of blood flow through stenotic and branched arteries. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Mathematical and physical models have been developed in order to study blood flow through arteries, numerically and experimentally. The aim of these models was to understand, apply and verify using realistic models how both flow and geometry inter... Read More about Simulation of blood flow through stenotic and branched arteries.