Space-Based Solar Power(SBSP) presents a promising solution for achieving carbon neutrality and Renewable Electricity 100%(RE100) goals by offering a stable and continuous energy supply. However, its commercialization...Space-Based Solar Power(SBSP) presents a promising solution for achieving carbon neutrality and Renewable Electricity 100%(RE100) goals by offering a stable and continuous energy supply. However, its commercialization faces significant obstacles due to the technical challenges of long-distance microwave Wireless Power Transmission(WPT) from geostationary orbit. Even ground-based kilometer-scale WPT experiments remain difficult because of limited testing infrastructure, high costs, and strict electromagnetic wave regulations. Since the 1975 NASA-Raytheon experiment, which successfully recovered 30 kW of power over 1.55 km, there has been little progress in extending the transmission distance or increasing the retrieved power. This study proposes a cost-effective methodology for conducting long-range WPT experiments in constrained environments by utilizing existing infrastructure. A deep space antenna operating at 2.08 GHz with an output power of 2.3 kW and a gain of 55.3 dBi was used as the transmitter. Two test configurations were implemented: a 1.81 km ground-to-air test using an aerostat to elevate the receiver and a 1.82 km ground-to-ground test using a ladder truck positioned on a plateau. The rectenna consists of a lightweight 3×3 patch antenna array(0.9 m × 0.9 m), accompanied by a steering device and LED indicators to verify power reception. The aerostat-based test achieved a power density of 154.6 mW/m2, which corresponds to approximately 6.2% of the theoretical maximum. The performance gap is primarily attributed to near-field interference, detuning of the patch antenna, rectifier mismatch, and alignment issues. These limitations are expected to be mitigated through improved patch antenna fabrication, a transition from GaN to GaAs rectifiers optimized for lower input power, and the implementation of an automated alignment system. With these enhancements, the recovered power is expected to improve by approximately four to five times. The results demonstrate a practical and scalable framework for long-range WPT experiments under constrained conditions and provide key insights for advancing SBSP technology.展开更多
The efficiency and stability of catalysts for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution(PHE)are largely governed by the charge transfer behaviors across the heterojunction interfaces.In this study,CuO,a typical semiconductor ...The efficiency and stability of catalysts for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution(PHE)are largely governed by the charge transfer behaviors across the heterojunction interfaces.In this study,CuO,a typical semiconductor featuring a broad spectral absorption range,is successfully employed as the electron acceptor to combine with CdS for constructing a S-scheme heterojunction.The optimized photocatalyst(CdSCuO2∶1)delivers an exceptional hydrogen evolution rate of 18.89 mmol/(g·h),4.15-fold higher compared with bare CdS.X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)and ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflection absorption spectroscopy(UV-vis DRS)confirmed the S-scheme band structure of the composites.Moreover,the surface photovoltage(SPV)and electron paramagnetic resonance(EPR)indicated that the photogenerated electrons and photogenerated holes of CdS-CuO2∶1 were respectively transferred to the conduction band(CB)of CdS with a higher reduction potential and the valence band(VB)of CuO with a higher oxidation potential under illumination,as expected for the S-scheme mechanism.Density-functional-theory calculations of the electron density difference(EDD)disclose an interfacial electric field oriented from CdS to CuO.This built-in field suppresses charge recombination and accelerates carrier migration,rationalizing the markedly enhanced PHE activity.This study offers a novel strategy for designing S-scheme heterojunctions with high light harvesting and charge utilization toward sustainable solar-tohydrogen conversion.展开更多
The cold chain environment is an important route for the long⁃distance transmission of pathogenic micro⁃organisms.In this study,we explored the mechanisms of secondary propagation through surface contact on cold surfa...The cold chain environment is an important route for the long⁃distance transmission of pathogenic micro⁃organisms.In this study,we explored the mechanisms of secondary propagation through surface contact on cold surfaces.A quantitative statistical experimental method was adopted to study the surface⁃contact transmission of micro⁃organisms,wherein the transfer rate of surface contact was the dependent variable and Escherichia coli was used as the indicator bacterium.The effects of contact pressure(0.44,0.86,1.55,2.25,and 2.94 N/cm^(2)),contact time(0,15,30,45,and 60 s),contact angle(15°and 25°),and surface materials(rubber and cotton gloves)were measured at two storage temperatures:cold storage(5℃)and freezing(-18℃).The results showed that as temperature decreases,the transfer of micro⁃organisms through surface contact becomes less probable.The contact time did not significantly influence the transfer rate of micro⁃organisms when items were handled at cold⁃storage temperatures.Based on these results,we recommend placing items as flat as possible to minimize the tilt angle when handling them at cold⁃storage temperatures.Additionally,if the tilt angle cannot be avoided,rubber gloves should be used when handling items stored at large tilt angles,whereas cotton gloves may be used for items placed at smaller angles.展开更多
To enhance power flow regulation in scenarios involving large-scale renewable energy transmission via high-voltage direct current(HVDC)links and multi-infeed DC systems in load-center regions,this paper proposes a hyb...To enhance power flow regulation in scenarios involving large-scale renewable energy transmission via high-voltage direct current(HVDC)links and multi-infeed DC systems in load-center regions,this paper proposes a hybrid modular multilevel converter–capacitor-commutated line-commutated converter(MMC-CLCC)HVDC transmission system and its corresponding control strategy.First,the system topology is constructed,and a submodule configuration method for the MMC—combining full-bridge submodules(FBSMs)and half-bridge submodules(HBSMs)—is proposed to enable direct power flow reversal.Second,a hierarchical control strategy is introduced,includingMMCvoltage control,CLCC current control,and a coordinationmechanism,along with the derivation of the hybrid system’s power flow reversal characteristics.Third,leveraging the CLCC’s fast current regulation and theMMC’s negative voltage control capability,a coordinated power flow reversal control strategy is developed.Finally,an 800 kV MMC-CLCC hybrid HVDC system is modeled in PSCAD/EMTDC to validate the power flow reversal performance under a high proportion of full-bridge submodule configuration.Results demonstrate that the proposed control strategy enables rapid(1-s transition)and smooth switching of bidirectional power flow without modifying the structure of primary equipment:the transient fluctuation ofDC voltage from the rated value(UdcN)to themaximumreverse voltage(-kUdcN)is less than 5%;the DC current strictly follows the preset characteristic curve with a deviation of≤3%;the active power reverses continuously,and the system maintains stable operation throughout the reversal process.展开更多
Primordial germ cells(PGCs)are the stem-cell population of adult animal gametes,which develop into sperm or eggs.It can be propagated in vitro and injected into the host chicken for genome editing to obtain germline c...Primordial germ cells(PGCs)are the stem-cell population of adult animal gametes,which develop into sperm or eggs.It can be propagated in vitro and injected into the host chicken for genome editing to obtain germline chimeric chicken.However,it has the limitation that the host embryo contains endogenous PGCs,which raises complications,resultantly donor PGCs fail to compete,and transmission efficiency reduced.Therefore,to increase the transmission efficiency,we generated a novel sterile chicken with the inducible elimination of endogenous PGCs in the host.This is the first study that applied the herpes simplex virus thymidine kinase(HSV-TK)cell ablation system in avian.CRISPR/Cas9-mediated homology-directed repair was performed to localize the HSV-TK suicide gene to the last exon of the deleted in azoospermialike(DAZL)gene,and ganciclovir(GCV)was added to induce the apoptosis in the germ cells of the host embryo.The sterilized host embryo introduced genome-edited PGCs to produce chimeric chicken carrying exogenous germ cells only.It was observed that the germline transmission efficiency was 100%achieved,and the obtained chicks were purely from donor breeds.The technologies established in the current study have important applications in germplasm conservation and gene editing in chicken.展开更多
α-Synuclein accumulation and transmission are vital to the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease,although the mechanisms underlying misfoldedα-synuclein accumulation and propagation have not been conclusively dete...α-Synuclein accumulation and transmission are vital to the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease,although the mechanisms underlying misfoldedα-synuclein accumulation and propagation have not been conclusively determined.The expression of low-density lipoprotein receptor–related protein 1,which is abundantly expressed in neurons and considered to be a multifunctional endocytic receptor,is elevated in the neurons of patients with Parkinson's disease.However,whether there is a direct link between low-density lipoprotein receptor–related protein 1 andα-synuclein aggregation and propagation in Parkinson's disease remains unclear.Here,we established animal models of Parkinson's disease by inoculating monkeys and mice withα-synuclein pre-formed fibrils and observed elevated low-density lipoprotein receptor–related protein 1 levels in the striatum and substantia nigra,accompanied by dopaminergic neuron loss and increasedα-synuclein levels.However,low-density lipoprotein receptor–related protein 1 knockdown efficiently rescued dopaminergic neurodegeneration and inhibited the increase inα-synuclein levels in the nigrostriatal system.In HEK293A cells overexpressingα-synuclein fragments,low-density lipoprotein receptor–related protein 1 levels were upregulated only when the N-terminus ofα-synuclein was present,whereas anα-synuclein fragment lacking the N-terminus did not lead to low-density lipoprotein receptor–related protein 1 upregulation.Furthermore,the N-terminus ofα-synuclein was found to be rich in lysine residues,and blocking lysine residues in PC12 cells treated withα-synuclein pre-formed fibrils effectively reduced the elevated low-density lipoprotein receptor–related protein 1 andα-synuclein levels.These findings indicate that low-density lipoprotein receptor–related protein 1 regulates pathological transmission ofα-synuclein from the striatum to the substantia nigra in the nigrostriatal system via lysine residues in theα-synuclein N-terminus.展开更多
Zika virus(ZIKV)is a mosquito-borne virus belonging to the genus Orthoflavivirus,and the family Flaviviridae.It commonly presents with febrile-like symptoms,neurological issues,and pregnancy complications in humans.Cu...Zika virus(ZIKV)is a mosquito-borne virus belonging to the genus Orthoflavivirus,and the family Flaviviridae.It commonly presents with febrile-like symptoms,neurological issues,and pregnancy complications in humans.Currently,there is no commercial vaccine or specific treatment available to prevent ZIKV infection.Therefore,controlling the epidemic's spread relies on preventing mosquitoes from transmitting the virus.Although various studies have explored the transmission of ZIKV between mosquitoes and vertebrate hosts,comprehensive research on potential mosquito-to-mosquito transmission of ZIKV remains limited.In this study,we conducted systematic laboratory investigations to assess the ability of ZIKV to spread among mosquitoes,and to evaluate the impact of ZIKV infection on mosquito development.Our findings revealed that ZIKV can be transmitted between Aedes aegypti mosquitoes both vertically and horizontally,through oviposition and contact between mosquitoes of the same or opposite sex.Additionally,we observed that ZIKV infection resulted in a reduction in the number of mosquito eggs but an increase in their size.The widespread distribution of ZIKV in infected mosquitoes and the altered levels of hormone related genes following viral infection were noted,which may contribute to viral transmission among mosquitoes and affect mosquito development.This research provides systematic experimental evidence of ZIKV transmission among mosquitoes,which is crucial for developing novel strategies to disrupt the spread of orthoflaviviruses and other mosquitoborne pathogens.展开更多
To maintain the reliability of power systems,routine inspections using drones equipped with advanced object detection algorithms are essential for preempting power-related issues.The increasing resolution of drone-cap...To maintain the reliability of power systems,routine inspections using drones equipped with advanced object detection algorithms are essential for preempting power-related issues.The increasing resolution of drone-captured images has posed a challenge for traditional target detection methods,especially in identifying small objects in high-resolution images.This study presents an enhanced object detection algorithm based on the Faster Regionbased Convolutional Neural Network(Faster R-CNN)framework,specifically tailored for detecting small-scale electrical components like insulators,shock hammers,and screws in transmission line.The algorithm features an improved backbone network for Faster R-CNN,which significantly boosts the feature extraction network’s ability to detect fine details.The Region Proposal Network is optimized using a method of guided feature refinement(GFR),which achieves a balance between accuracy and speed.The incorporation of Generalized Intersection over Union(GIOU)and Region of Interest(ROI)Align further refines themodel’s accuracy.Experimental results demonstrate a notable improvement in mean Average Precision,reaching 89.3%,an 11.1%increase compared to the standard Faster R-CNN.This highlights the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm in identifying electrical components in high-resolution aerial images.展开更多
Intelligent fault diagnosis technology plays an indispensable role in ensuring the safety,stability,and efficiency of railway operations.However,existing studies have the following limitations.1)They are typical black-...Intelligent fault diagnosis technology plays an indispensable role in ensuring the safety,stability,and efficiency of railway operations.However,existing studies have the following limitations.1)They are typical black-box models that lacks interpretability as well as they fuse features by simply stacking them,overlooking the discrepancies in the importance of different features,which reduces the credibility and diagnosis accuracy of the models.2)They ignore the effects of potentially mistaken labels in the training datasets disrupting the ability of the models to learn the true data distribution,which degrades the generalization performance of intelligent diagnosis models,especially when the training samples are limited.To address the above items,an interpretable few-shot framework for fault diagnosis with noisy labels is proposed for train transmission systems.In the proposed framework,a feature extractor is constructed by stacked frequency band focus modules,which can capture signal features in different frequency bands and further adaptively concentrate on the features corresponding to the potential fault characteristic frequency.Then,according to prototypical network,a novel metric-based classifier is developed that is tolerant to mislabeled support samples in the case of limited samples.Besides,a new loss function is designed to decrease the impact of label mistakes in query datasets.Finally,fault simulation experiments of subway train transmission systems are designed and conducted,and the effectiveness as well as superiority of the proposed method are proved by ablation experiments and comparison with the existing methods.展开更多
High-resolution transmission electron microscopy(HRTEM)promises rapid atomic-scale dynamic structure imaging.Yet,the precision limitations of aberration parameters and the challenge of eliminating aberrations in Cs-co...High-resolution transmission electron microscopy(HRTEM)promises rapid atomic-scale dynamic structure imaging.Yet,the precision limitations of aberration parameters and the challenge of eliminating aberrations in Cs-corrected transmission electron microscopy constrain resolution.A machine learning algorithm is developed to determine the aberration parameters with higher precision from small,lattice-periodic crystal images.The proposed algorithm is then validated with simulated HRTEM images of graphene and applied to the experimental images of a molybdenum disulfide(MoS_(2))monolayer with 25 variables(14 aberrations)resolved in wide ranges.Using these measured parameters,the phases of the exit-wave functions are reconstructed for each image in a focal series of MoS_(2)monolayers.The images were acquired due to the unexpected movement of the specimen holder.Four-dimensional data extraction reveals time-varying atomic structures and ripple.In particular,the atomic evolution of the sulfur-vacancy point and line defects,as well as the edge structure near the amorphous,is visualized as the resolution has been improved from about 1.75?to 0.9 A.This method can help salvage important transmission electron microscope images and is beneficial for the images obtained from electron microscopes with average stability.展开更多
The microwave wireless power transmission technologies for space solar power station are a crucial field in the international space sector,where various countries are competing in its development.This paper surveys th...The microwave wireless power transmission technologies for space solar power station are a crucial field in the international space sector,where various countries are competing in its development.This paper surveys the research experiments and development efforts related to space solar power stations and microwave wireless power transmission technologies worldwide.The objective is to assess the progress and current state of this technological foundation,determine the necessary focus for developing high-power microwave wireless power transmission technology,and provide clarity on the direction of future technology development in these areas.Finally,a distributed space solar power station plan that is immediately feasible is proposed.展开更多
It is particularly important to explore the response and transmission characteristics of shoe sole when exposed to foot-transmitted vibration(FTV)in daily life.In this study,based on mechanical mobility and vibration ...It is particularly important to explore the response and transmission characteristics of shoe sole when exposed to foot-transmitted vibration(FTV)in daily life.In this study,based on mechanical mobility and vibration transmissibility,the vibration response and transmission characteristics of ordinary sole and multi-cellular structure sole under three excitation modes were analyzed with finite element analysis.The analysis results of the ordinary sole are as follows:The distribution and transmission of vibration energy of ordinary sole are more related to the excitation position and mode-shape;the phalange region is more violent in vibration response to vibration and transmission of vibration.In addition,the analysis results of multi-cellular structure soles show that different types of multi-cellular structure soles have different effects on the equivalent mechanical mobility and the equivalent vibration transmissibility,among which Grid type has the greatest influence.So,this study can help prevent foot injury and provide guidance for the optimal design of the sole.展开更多
With the most advanced and sophisticated technologies and equipment,NYBELT is one of the largest manufacturers of flat transmission belts in the world.Under the Certified Quality,Environment,Occupational Health&Sa...With the most advanced and sophisticated technologies and equipment,NYBELT is one of the largest manufacturers of flat transmission belts in the world.Under the Certified Quality,Environment,Occupational Health&Safety,and Energy Standardized ISO Management System,NYBELT can produce all kinds of flat transmission belts,roller coverings and conveyor belts applicable to textile,printing&packaging,electronics and other industries.Due to the superior quality and the reasonable prices,we have become well known in providing high quality belting products and excellent service to customers all over the world.Our success in the past gives us the confidence to look into the future with great expectations.展开更多
The photocatalytic activity of a photocatalyst is significantly influenced by its microstructure.Therefore,it is crucial to understand and characterize the microstructure.Transmission electron microscopy(TEM)has been ...The photocatalytic activity of a photocatalyst is significantly influenced by its microstructure.Therefore,it is crucial to understand and characterize the microstructure.Transmission electron microscopy(TEM)has been an indispensable tool that provides direct visualization of the microstructure at the atomic level.Despite numerous reviews on photocatalytic processes,there has been a lack of comprehensive summaries that focus on the critical role of TEM in photocatalytic applications.This review aims to fill this gap by highlighting the significant contributions of TEM techniques in understanding key photocatalytic processes,including light absorption,charge separation and transfer,and surface reaction.In addition,this review discusses in-situ TEM techniques for observing photocatalytic reactions and explores the challenges and future perspectives related to the application of TEM in photocatalysis.展开更多
This study investigates inductively coupled transmission technology using seawater and underwater anchor chains as the transmission medium for real-time data transfer from underwater measurement instruments.Because of...This study investigates inductively coupled transmission technology using seawater and underwater anchor chains as the transmission medium for real-time data transfer from underwater measurement instruments.Because of the physical properties of seawater,challenges,such as frequency selective fading and multipath effect,limit long-distance current signal transmission.Conventional modulation techniques,such as amplitude shift keying(ASK)and differential phase shift keying(DPSK),are constrained by low bandwidth utilization and high bit error rates(BER).To address these issues,we optimize the seawater channel model using data from the National Oceanographic Data Center and previous measurements,analyzing the relationship between seawater conductivity,depth,and signal frequency.We constructed an experimental platform using a six-winding manganese-zinc ferrite ring based on an inductive coupling model for data transmission.A steel cable is anchored at both ends of a seawater bucket through two rings,exposing the cable core to establish a closed loop in seawater.An orthogonal frequency division multiplexing(OFDM)algorithm is used to improve transmission performance by distributing data across multiple subcarriers,effectively mitigating multipath fading and frequency selective fading.Compared with ASK and DPSK,this method significantly reduces the BER and improves the channel capacity,exhibiting robustness in underwater communication.Finally,in our study,a mathematical model of the underwater multipath channel for distances of 300,1000,and 2000 m is established,showing an improvement in channel capacity of approximately 2.5 bps/Hz based on the OFDM algorithm.This advancement is essential for enhancing the performance of underwater signal transmission and supporting its practical application.展开更多
The global rise in energy demand, particularly in remote and sparsely populated regions, necessitates innovative and cost-effective electrical distribution solutions. Traditional Rural Electrification (RE) methods, li...The global rise in energy demand, particularly in remote and sparsely populated regions, necessitates innovative and cost-effective electrical distribution solutions. Traditional Rural Electrification (RE) methods, like Conventional Rural Electrification (CRE), have proven economically unfeasible in such areas due to high infrastructure costs and low electricity demand. Consequently, Unconventional Rural Electrification (URE) technologies, such as Capacitor Coupled Substations (CCS), are gaining attention as viable alternatives. This study presents the design and simulation of an 80 kW CCS system, which taps power directly from a 132 kV transmission line to supply low-voltage consumers. The critical components of the CCS, the capacitors are calculated, then a MATLAB/Simulink model with the attained results is executed. Mathematical representation and state-space representation for maintaining the desired tapped voltage area also developed. The research further explores the feasibility and operational performance of this CCS configuration, aiming to address the challenges of rural electrification by offering a sustainable and scalable solution. The results show that the desired value of the tapped voltage can be achieved at any level of High Voltage (HV) with the selection of capacitors that are correctly rated. With an adequately designed control strategy, the research also shows that tapped voltage can be attained under both steady-state and dynamic loads. By leveraging CCS technology, the study demonstrates the potential for delivering reliable electricity to underserved areas, highlighting the system’s practicality and effectiveness in overcoming the limitations of conventional distribution methods.展开更多
Semantic Communication(SemCom)can significantly reduce the transmitted data volume and keep robustness.Task-oriented SemCom of images aims to convey the implicit meaning of source messages correctly,rather than achiev...Semantic Communication(SemCom)can significantly reduce the transmitted data volume and keep robustness.Task-oriented SemCom of images aims to convey the implicit meaning of source messages correctly,rather than achieving precise bit-by-bit reconstruction.Existing image SemCom systems directly perform semantic encoding and decoding on the entire image,which has not considered the correlation between image content and downstream tasks or the adaptability to channel noise.To this end,we propose a content-aware robust SemCom framework for image transmission based on Generative Adversarial Networks(GANs).Specifically,the accurate semantics of the image are extracted by the semantic encoder,and divided into two parts for different downstream tasks:Regions of Interest(ROI)and Regions of Non-Interest(RONI).By reducing the quantization accuracy of RONI,the amount of transmitted data volume is reduced significantly.During the transmission process of semantics,a Signal-to-Noise Ratio(SNR)is randomly initialized,enabling the model to learn the average noise distribution.The experimental results demonstrate that by reducing the quantization level of RONI,transmitted data volume is reduced up to 60.53%compared to using globally consistent quantization while maintaining comparable performance to existing methods in downstream semantic segmentation tasks.Moreover,our model exhibits increased robustness with variable SNRs.展开更多
Wireless energy transmission technology through the transmitter will be converted into microwave,laser or electromagnetic field and other energy carriers to realize the transmission of space,and the receiver will be c...Wireless energy transmission technology through the transmitter will be converted into microwave,laser or electromagnetic field and other energy carriers to realize the transmission of space,and the receiver will be captured back to the energy conversion of electrical energy,the whole process can be completed without physical contact energy transfer.The core mechanism is to build the energy coupling channel of the transmitter-receiver system,and realize the spatial power transmission through electromagnetic field interaction.In the electromagnetic induction coupled transmission system,the industrial frequency alternating current is converted into direct current by rectification and filtering,and then converted into high-frequency alternating current by high-frequency inverter.This current excites the primary side transmitting winding to generate a time-varying magnetic field,and through magnetic coupling in the secondary side receiving winding inductance electromotive force,and ultimately through the high-frequency rectifier and power regulation circuit to the load power supply.The essence of the process is to establish a transceiver double-ended resonant network,through the magnetic field resonance to achieve efficient energy exchange,and its transmission characteristics follow the laws of electromagnetic induction and the circuit resonance principle of double constraints.展开更多
In the last decade,space solar power satellites(SSPSs)have been conceived to support net-zero carbon emissions and have attracted considerable attention.Electric energy is transmitted to the ground via a microwave pow...In the last decade,space solar power satellites(SSPSs)have been conceived to support net-zero carbon emissions and have attracted considerable attention.Electric energy is transmitted to the ground via a microwave power beam,a technology known as microwave power transmission(MPT).Due to the vast transmission distance of tens of thousands of kilometers,the power transmitting antenna array must span up to 1 kilometer in diameter.At the same time,the size of the rectifying array on the ground should extend over a few kilometers.This makes the MPT system of SSPSs significantly larger than the existing aerospace engineering system.To design and operate a rational MPT system,comprehensive optimization is required.Taking the space MPT system engineering into consideration,a novel multi-objective optimization function is proposed and further analyzed.The multi-objective optimization problem is modeled mathematically.Beam collection efficiency(BCE)is the primary factor,followed by the thermal management capability.Some tapers,designed to solve the conflict between BCE and the thermal problem,are reviewed.In addition to these two factors,rectenna design complexity is included as a functional factor in the optimization objective.Weight coefficients are assigned to these factors to prioritize them.Radiating planar arrays with different aperture illumination fields are studied,and their performances are compared using the multi-objective optimization function.Transmitting array size,rectifying array size,transmission distance,and transmitted power remaine constant in various cases,ensuring fair comparisons.The analysis results show that the proposed optimization function is effective in optimizing and selecting the MPT system architecture.It is also noted that the multi-objective optimization function can be expanded to include other factors in the future.展开更多
文摘Space-Based Solar Power(SBSP) presents a promising solution for achieving carbon neutrality and Renewable Electricity 100%(RE100) goals by offering a stable and continuous energy supply. However, its commercialization faces significant obstacles due to the technical challenges of long-distance microwave Wireless Power Transmission(WPT) from geostationary orbit. Even ground-based kilometer-scale WPT experiments remain difficult because of limited testing infrastructure, high costs, and strict electromagnetic wave regulations. Since the 1975 NASA-Raytheon experiment, which successfully recovered 30 kW of power over 1.55 km, there has been little progress in extending the transmission distance or increasing the retrieved power. This study proposes a cost-effective methodology for conducting long-range WPT experiments in constrained environments by utilizing existing infrastructure. A deep space antenna operating at 2.08 GHz with an output power of 2.3 kW and a gain of 55.3 dBi was used as the transmitter. Two test configurations were implemented: a 1.81 km ground-to-air test using an aerostat to elevate the receiver and a 1.82 km ground-to-ground test using a ladder truck positioned on a plateau. The rectenna consists of a lightweight 3×3 patch antenna array(0.9 m × 0.9 m), accompanied by a steering device and LED indicators to verify power reception. The aerostat-based test achieved a power density of 154.6 mW/m2, which corresponds to approximately 6.2% of the theoretical maximum. The performance gap is primarily attributed to near-field interference, detuning of the patch antenna, rectifier mismatch, and alignment issues. These limitations are expected to be mitigated through improved patch antenna fabrication, a transition from GaN to GaAs rectifiers optimized for lower input power, and the implementation of an automated alignment system. With these enhancements, the recovered power is expected to improve by approximately four to five times. The results demonstrate a practical and scalable framework for long-range WPT experiments under constrained conditions and provide key insights for advancing SBSP technology.
文摘The efficiency and stability of catalysts for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution(PHE)are largely governed by the charge transfer behaviors across the heterojunction interfaces.In this study,CuO,a typical semiconductor featuring a broad spectral absorption range,is successfully employed as the electron acceptor to combine with CdS for constructing a S-scheme heterojunction.The optimized photocatalyst(CdSCuO2∶1)delivers an exceptional hydrogen evolution rate of 18.89 mmol/(g·h),4.15-fold higher compared with bare CdS.X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)and ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflection absorption spectroscopy(UV-vis DRS)confirmed the S-scheme band structure of the composites.Moreover,the surface photovoltage(SPV)and electron paramagnetic resonance(EPR)indicated that the photogenerated electrons and photogenerated holes of CdS-CuO2∶1 were respectively transferred to the conduction band(CB)of CdS with a higher reduction potential and the valence band(VB)of CuO with a higher oxidation potential under illumination,as expected for the S-scheme mechanism.Density-functional-theory calculations of the electron density difference(EDD)disclose an interfacial electric field oriented from CdS to CuO.This built-in field suppresses charge recombination and accelerates carrier migration,rationalizing the markedly enhanced PHE activity.This study offers a novel strategy for designing S-scheme heterojunctions with high light harvesting and charge utilization toward sustainable solar-tohydrogen conversion.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52278121).
文摘The cold chain environment is an important route for the long⁃distance transmission of pathogenic micro⁃organisms.In this study,we explored the mechanisms of secondary propagation through surface contact on cold surfaces.A quantitative statistical experimental method was adopted to study the surface⁃contact transmission of micro⁃organisms,wherein the transfer rate of surface contact was the dependent variable and Escherichia coli was used as the indicator bacterium.The effects of contact pressure(0.44,0.86,1.55,2.25,and 2.94 N/cm^(2)),contact time(0,15,30,45,and 60 s),contact angle(15°and 25°),and surface materials(rubber and cotton gloves)were measured at two storage temperatures:cold storage(5℃)and freezing(-18℃).The results showed that as temperature decreases,the transfer of micro⁃organisms through surface contact becomes less probable.The contact time did not significantly influence the transfer rate of micro⁃organisms when items were handled at cold⁃storage temperatures.Based on these results,we recommend placing items as flat as possible to minimize the tilt angle when handling them at cold⁃storage temperatures.Additionally,if the tilt angle cannot be avoided,rubber gloves should be used when handling items stored at large tilt angles,whereas cotton gloves may be used for items placed at smaller angles.
基金supported by Science and Technology Project of the headquarters of the State Grid Corporation of China(No.5500-202324492A-3-2-ZN).
文摘To enhance power flow regulation in scenarios involving large-scale renewable energy transmission via high-voltage direct current(HVDC)links and multi-infeed DC systems in load-center regions,this paper proposes a hybrid modular multilevel converter–capacitor-commutated line-commutated converter(MMC-CLCC)HVDC transmission system and its corresponding control strategy.First,the system topology is constructed,and a submodule configuration method for the MMC—combining full-bridge submodules(FBSMs)and half-bridge submodules(HBSMs)—is proposed to enable direct power flow reversal.Second,a hierarchical control strategy is introduced,includingMMCvoltage control,CLCC current control,and a coordinationmechanism,along with the derivation of the hybrid system’s power flow reversal characteristics.Third,leveraging the CLCC’s fast current regulation and theMMC’s negative voltage control capability,a coordinated power flow reversal control strategy is developed.Finally,an 800 kV MMC-CLCC hybrid HVDC system is modeled in PSCAD/EMTDC to validate the power flow reversal performance under a high proportion of full-bridge submodule configuration.Results demonstrate that the proposed control strategy enables rapid(1-s transition)and smooth switching of bidirectional power flow without modifying the structure of primary equipment:the transient fluctuation ofDC voltage from the rated value(UdcN)to themaximumreverse voltage(-kUdcN)is less than 5%;the DC current strictly follows the preset characteristic curve with a deviation of≤3%;the active power reverses continuously,and the system maintains stable operation throughout the reversal process.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2021YFD1300100)Guangxi Key R&D Program,China(AB21220005)+1 种基金Reproductive Medicine,Guangxi Medical and Health Key Discipline Construction Project of the Affiliated Hospitalthe National Natural Science Foundation of China(32360180)。
文摘Primordial germ cells(PGCs)are the stem-cell population of adult animal gametes,which develop into sperm or eggs.It can be propagated in vitro and injected into the host chicken for genome editing to obtain germline chimeric chicken.However,it has the limitation that the host embryo contains endogenous PGCs,which raises complications,resultantly donor PGCs fail to compete,and transmission efficiency reduced.Therefore,to increase the transmission efficiency,we generated a novel sterile chicken with the inducible elimination of endogenous PGCs in the host.This is the first study that applied the herpes simplex virus thymidine kinase(HSV-TK)cell ablation system in avian.CRISPR/Cas9-mediated homology-directed repair was performed to localize the HSV-TK suicide gene to the last exon of the deleted in azoospermialike(DAZL)gene,and ganciclovir(GCV)was added to induce the apoptosis in the germ cells of the host embryo.The sterilized host embryo introduced genome-edited PGCs to produce chimeric chicken carrying exogenous germ cells only.It was observed that the germline transmission efficiency was 100%achieved,and the obtained chicks were purely from donor breeds.The technologies established in the current study have important applications in germplasm conservation and gene editing in chicken.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi Zhuang Automomous Region,Nos.2019GXNSFDA245015(to MC),2022GXNSFBA035654(to HL)the National Natural Science Foundation of China,Nos.82360241(to MC),82304876(to HL)+1 种基金Scientific Research and Technology Development Project of Guilin City,Nos.20220139-3(to MC),20210218-5(to HL)Guangxi Medical and Health Key Discipline Construction Project(to QL)。
文摘α-Synuclein accumulation and transmission are vital to the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease,although the mechanisms underlying misfoldedα-synuclein accumulation and propagation have not been conclusively determined.The expression of low-density lipoprotein receptor–related protein 1,which is abundantly expressed in neurons and considered to be a multifunctional endocytic receptor,is elevated in the neurons of patients with Parkinson's disease.However,whether there is a direct link between low-density lipoprotein receptor–related protein 1 andα-synuclein aggregation and propagation in Parkinson's disease remains unclear.Here,we established animal models of Parkinson's disease by inoculating monkeys and mice withα-synuclein pre-formed fibrils and observed elevated low-density lipoprotein receptor–related protein 1 levels in the striatum and substantia nigra,accompanied by dopaminergic neuron loss and increasedα-synuclein levels.However,low-density lipoprotein receptor–related protein 1 knockdown efficiently rescued dopaminergic neurodegeneration and inhibited the increase inα-synuclein levels in the nigrostriatal system.In HEK293A cells overexpressingα-synuclein fragments,low-density lipoprotein receptor–related protein 1 levels were upregulated only when the N-terminus ofα-synuclein was present,whereas anα-synuclein fragment lacking the N-terminus did not lead to low-density lipoprotein receptor–related protein 1 upregulation.Furthermore,the N-terminus ofα-synuclein was found to be rich in lysine residues,and blocking lysine residues in PC12 cells treated withα-synuclein pre-formed fibrils effectively reduced the elevated low-density lipoprotein receptor–related protein 1 andα-synuclein levels.These findings indicate that low-density lipoprotein receptor–related protein 1 regulates pathological transmission ofα-synuclein from the striatum to the substantia nigra in the nigrostriatal system via lysine residues in theα-synuclein N-terminus.
基金supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China,China(2024YFD1800102,2022YFD1800105 and 2022YFD1801500)National Natural Science Foundation of China,China(32372993 and 32030107)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(2662023PY005).
文摘Zika virus(ZIKV)is a mosquito-borne virus belonging to the genus Orthoflavivirus,and the family Flaviviridae.It commonly presents with febrile-like symptoms,neurological issues,and pregnancy complications in humans.Currently,there is no commercial vaccine or specific treatment available to prevent ZIKV infection.Therefore,controlling the epidemic's spread relies on preventing mosquitoes from transmitting the virus.Although various studies have explored the transmission of ZIKV between mosquitoes and vertebrate hosts,comprehensive research on potential mosquito-to-mosquito transmission of ZIKV remains limited.In this study,we conducted systematic laboratory investigations to assess the ability of ZIKV to spread among mosquitoes,and to evaluate the impact of ZIKV infection on mosquito development.Our findings revealed that ZIKV can be transmitted between Aedes aegypti mosquitoes both vertically and horizontally,through oviposition and contact between mosquitoes of the same or opposite sex.Additionally,we observed that ZIKV infection resulted in a reduction in the number of mosquito eggs but an increase in their size.The widespread distribution of ZIKV in infected mosquitoes and the altered levels of hormone related genes following viral infection were noted,which may contribute to viral transmission among mosquitoes and affect mosquito development.This research provides systematic experimental evidence of ZIKV transmission among mosquitoes,which is crucial for developing novel strategies to disrupt the spread of orthoflaviviruses and other mosquitoborne pathogens.
基金supported by the Shanghai Science and Technology Innovation Action Plan High-Tech Field Project(Grant No.22511100601)for the year 2022 and Technology Development Fund for People’s Livelihood Research(Research on Transmission Line Deep Foundation Pit Environmental Situation Awareness System Based on Multi-Source Data).
文摘To maintain the reliability of power systems,routine inspections using drones equipped with advanced object detection algorithms are essential for preempting power-related issues.The increasing resolution of drone-captured images has posed a challenge for traditional target detection methods,especially in identifying small objects in high-resolution images.This study presents an enhanced object detection algorithm based on the Faster Regionbased Convolutional Neural Network(Faster R-CNN)framework,specifically tailored for detecting small-scale electrical components like insulators,shock hammers,and screws in transmission line.The algorithm features an improved backbone network for Faster R-CNN,which significantly boosts the feature extraction network’s ability to detect fine details.The Region Proposal Network is optimized using a method of guided feature refinement(GFR),which achieves a balance between accuracy and speed.The incorporation of Generalized Intersection over Union(GIOU)and Region of Interest(ROI)Align further refines themodel’s accuracy.Experimental results demonstrate a notable improvement in mean Average Precision,reaching 89.3%,an 11.1%increase compared to the standard Faster R-CNN.This highlights the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm in identifying electrical components in high-resolution aerial images.
基金supported in part by the National Key R&D Program of China under Grant 2022YFB4300601in part by the State Key Laboratory of Advanced Rail Autonomous Operation under Grant RAO2023ZZ003.
文摘Intelligent fault diagnosis technology plays an indispensable role in ensuring the safety,stability,and efficiency of railway operations.However,existing studies have the following limitations.1)They are typical black-box models that lacks interpretability as well as they fuse features by simply stacking them,overlooking the discrepancies in the importance of different features,which reduces the credibility and diagnosis accuracy of the models.2)They ignore the effects of potentially mistaken labels in the training datasets disrupting the ability of the models to learn the true data distribution,which degrades the generalization performance of intelligent diagnosis models,especially when the training samples are limited.To address the above items,an interpretable few-shot framework for fault diagnosis with noisy labels is proposed for train transmission systems.In the proposed framework,a feature extractor is constructed by stacked frequency band focus modules,which can capture signal features in different frequency bands and further adaptively concentrate on the features corresponding to the potential fault characteristic frequency.Then,according to prototypical network,a novel metric-based classifier is developed that is tolerant to mislabeled support samples in the case of limited samples.Besides,a new loss function is designed to decrease the impact of label mistakes in query datasets.Finally,fault simulation experiments of subway train transmission systems are designed and conducted,and the effectiveness as well as superiority of the proposed method are proved by ablation experiments and comparison with the existing methods.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.61971201)。
文摘High-resolution transmission electron microscopy(HRTEM)promises rapid atomic-scale dynamic structure imaging.Yet,the precision limitations of aberration parameters and the challenge of eliminating aberrations in Cs-corrected transmission electron microscopy constrain resolution.A machine learning algorithm is developed to determine the aberration parameters with higher precision from small,lattice-periodic crystal images.The proposed algorithm is then validated with simulated HRTEM images of graphene and applied to the experimental images of a molybdenum disulfide(MoS_(2))monolayer with 25 variables(14 aberrations)resolved in wide ranges.Using these measured parameters,the phases of the exit-wave functions are reconstructed for each image in a focal series of MoS_(2)monolayers.The images were acquired due to the unexpected movement of the specimen holder.Four-dimensional data extraction reveals time-varying atomic structures and ripple.In particular,the atomic evolution of the sulfur-vacancy point and line defects,as well as the edge structure near the amorphous,is visualized as the resolution has been improved from about 1.75?to 0.9 A.This method can help salvage important transmission electron microscope images and is beneficial for the images obtained from electron microscopes with average stability.
基金Entrusted Fund of National Institute of Information and Communications Technology(NICT),Japan(JPJ012368C02401)。
文摘The microwave wireless power transmission technologies for space solar power station are a crucial field in the international space sector,where various countries are competing in its development.This paper surveys the research experiments and development efforts related to space solar power stations and microwave wireless power transmission technologies worldwide.The objective is to assess the progress and current state of this technological foundation,determine the necessary focus for developing high-power microwave wireless power transmission technology,and provide clarity on the direction of future technology development in these areas.Finally,a distributed space solar power station plan that is immediately feasible is proposed.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52175230)Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province(Nos.2021J01297,2020J011234 and 2020J011227)+3 种基金Technology Program Pilot Project of Fujian Province(No.2020H0015)Xiamen Medical and Health Guidance Project(No.3502720199009)Research Start-Up Fund Project of Huaqiao University(No.11BS412)Subsidized Project for Postgraduates’Innovation Fund in Scientific Research of Huaqiao University(Nos.19013080038 and 20014080038)。
文摘It is particularly important to explore the response and transmission characteristics of shoe sole when exposed to foot-transmitted vibration(FTV)in daily life.In this study,based on mechanical mobility and vibration transmissibility,the vibration response and transmission characteristics of ordinary sole and multi-cellular structure sole under three excitation modes were analyzed with finite element analysis.The analysis results of the ordinary sole are as follows:The distribution and transmission of vibration energy of ordinary sole are more related to the excitation position and mode-shape;the phalange region is more violent in vibration response to vibration and transmission of vibration.In addition,the analysis results of multi-cellular structure soles show that different types of multi-cellular structure soles have different effects on the equivalent mechanical mobility and the equivalent vibration transmissibility,among which Grid type has the greatest influence.So,this study can help prevent foot injury and provide guidance for the optimal design of the sole.
文摘With the most advanced and sophisticated technologies and equipment,NYBELT is one of the largest manufacturers of flat transmission belts in the world.Under the Certified Quality,Environment,Occupational Health&Safety,and Energy Standardized ISO Management System,NYBELT can produce all kinds of flat transmission belts,roller coverings and conveyor belts applicable to textile,printing&packaging,electronics and other industries.Due to the superior quality and the reasonable prices,we have become well known in providing high quality belting products and excellent service to customers all over the world.Our success in the past gives us the confidence to look into the future with great expectations.
基金financially supported by the National Science Foundation of China(No.12274011)。
文摘The photocatalytic activity of a photocatalyst is significantly influenced by its microstructure.Therefore,it is crucial to understand and characterize the microstructure.Transmission electron microscopy(TEM)has been an indispensable tool that provides direct visualization of the microstructure at the atomic level.Despite numerous reviews on photocatalytic processes,there has been a lack of comprehensive summaries that focus on the critical role of TEM in photocatalytic applications.This review aims to fill this gap by highlighting the significant contributions of TEM techniques in understanding key photocatalytic processes,including light absorption,charge separation and transfer,and surface reaction.In addition,this review discusses in-situ TEM techniques for observing photocatalytic reactions and explores the challenges and future perspectives related to the application of TEM in photocatalysis.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.62071329)the National Science Foundation of Tianjin(No.23JCZDJC00440)the Key Areas R&D Programs of Guangdong Province(No.2020B1111020001).
文摘This study investigates inductively coupled transmission technology using seawater and underwater anchor chains as the transmission medium for real-time data transfer from underwater measurement instruments.Because of the physical properties of seawater,challenges,such as frequency selective fading and multipath effect,limit long-distance current signal transmission.Conventional modulation techniques,such as amplitude shift keying(ASK)and differential phase shift keying(DPSK),are constrained by low bandwidth utilization and high bit error rates(BER).To address these issues,we optimize the seawater channel model using data from the National Oceanographic Data Center and previous measurements,analyzing the relationship between seawater conductivity,depth,and signal frequency.We constructed an experimental platform using a six-winding manganese-zinc ferrite ring based on an inductive coupling model for data transmission.A steel cable is anchored at both ends of a seawater bucket through two rings,exposing the cable core to establish a closed loop in seawater.An orthogonal frequency division multiplexing(OFDM)algorithm is used to improve transmission performance by distributing data across multiple subcarriers,effectively mitigating multipath fading and frequency selective fading.Compared with ASK and DPSK,this method significantly reduces the BER and improves the channel capacity,exhibiting robustness in underwater communication.Finally,in our study,a mathematical model of the underwater multipath channel for distances of 300,1000,and 2000 m is established,showing an improvement in channel capacity of approximately 2.5 bps/Hz based on the OFDM algorithm.This advancement is essential for enhancing the performance of underwater signal transmission and supporting its practical application.
文摘The global rise in energy demand, particularly in remote and sparsely populated regions, necessitates innovative and cost-effective electrical distribution solutions. Traditional Rural Electrification (RE) methods, like Conventional Rural Electrification (CRE), have proven economically unfeasible in such areas due to high infrastructure costs and low electricity demand. Consequently, Unconventional Rural Electrification (URE) technologies, such as Capacitor Coupled Substations (CCS), are gaining attention as viable alternatives. This study presents the design and simulation of an 80 kW CCS system, which taps power directly from a 132 kV transmission line to supply low-voltage consumers. The critical components of the CCS, the capacitors are calculated, then a MATLAB/Simulink model with the attained results is executed. Mathematical representation and state-space representation for maintaining the desired tapped voltage area also developed. The research further explores the feasibility and operational performance of this CCS configuration, aiming to address the challenges of rural electrification by offering a sustainable and scalable solution. The results show that the desired value of the tapped voltage can be achieved at any level of High Voltage (HV) with the selection of capacitors that are correctly rated. With an adequately designed control strategy, the research also shows that tapped voltage can be attained under both steady-state and dynamic loads. By leveraging CCS technology, the study demonstrates the potential for delivering reliable electricity to underserved areas, highlighting the system’s practicality and effectiveness in overcoming the limitations of conventional distribution methods.
基金supported by the National Science Fund for Excellent Young Scholars(No.62422112).
文摘Semantic Communication(SemCom)can significantly reduce the transmitted data volume and keep robustness.Task-oriented SemCom of images aims to convey the implicit meaning of source messages correctly,rather than achieving precise bit-by-bit reconstruction.Existing image SemCom systems directly perform semantic encoding and decoding on the entire image,which has not considered the correlation between image content and downstream tasks or the adaptability to channel noise.To this end,we propose a content-aware robust SemCom framework for image transmission based on Generative Adversarial Networks(GANs).Specifically,the accurate semantics of the image are extracted by the semantic encoder,and divided into two parts for different downstream tasks:Regions of Interest(ROI)and Regions of Non-Interest(RONI).By reducing the quantization accuracy of RONI,the amount of transmitted data volume is reduced significantly.During the transmission process of semantics,a Signal-to-Noise Ratio(SNR)is randomly initialized,enabling the model to learn the average noise distribution.The experimental results demonstrate that by reducing the quantization level of RONI,transmitted data volume is reduced up to 60.53%compared to using globally consistent quantization while maintaining comparable performance to existing methods in downstream semantic segmentation tasks.Moreover,our model exhibits increased robustness with variable SNRs.
文摘Wireless energy transmission technology through the transmitter will be converted into microwave,laser or electromagnetic field and other energy carriers to realize the transmission of space,and the receiver will be captured back to the energy conversion of electrical energy,the whole process can be completed without physical contact energy transfer.The core mechanism is to build the energy coupling channel of the transmitter-receiver system,and realize the spatial power transmission through electromagnetic field interaction.In the electromagnetic induction coupled transmission system,the industrial frequency alternating current is converted into direct current by rectification and filtering,and then converted into high-frequency alternating current by high-frequency inverter.This current excites the primary side transmitting winding to generate a time-varying magnetic field,and through magnetic coupling in the secondary side receiving winding inductance electromotive force,and ultimately through the high-frequency rectifier and power regulation circuit to the load power supply.The essence of the process is to establish a transceiver double-ended resonant network,through the magnetic field resonance to achieve efficient energy exchange,and its transmission characteristics follow the laws of electromagnetic induction and the circuit resonance principle of double constraints.
文摘In the last decade,space solar power satellites(SSPSs)have been conceived to support net-zero carbon emissions and have attracted considerable attention.Electric energy is transmitted to the ground via a microwave power beam,a technology known as microwave power transmission(MPT).Due to the vast transmission distance of tens of thousands of kilometers,the power transmitting antenna array must span up to 1 kilometer in diameter.At the same time,the size of the rectifying array on the ground should extend over a few kilometers.This makes the MPT system of SSPSs significantly larger than the existing aerospace engineering system.To design and operate a rational MPT system,comprehensive optimization is required.Taking the space MPT system engineering into consideration,a novel multi-objective optimization function is proposed and further analyzed.The multi-objective optimization problem is modeled mathematically.Beam collection efficiency(BCE)is the primary factor,followed by the thermal management capability.Some tapers,designed to solve the conflict between BCE and the thermal problem,are reviewed.In addition to these two factors,rectenna design complexity is included as a functional factor in the optimization objective.Weight coefficients are assigned to these factors to prioritize them.Radiating planar arrays with different aperture illumination fields are studied,and their performances are compared using the multi-objective optimization function.Transmitting array size,rectifying array size,transmission distance,and transmitted power remaine constant in various cases,ensuring fair comparisons.The analysis results show that the proposed optimization function is effective in optimizing and selecting the MPT system architecture.It is also noted that the multi-objective optimization function can be expanded to include other factors in the future.
