This paper is concerned with event-triggered control of discrete-time systems with or without input saturation.First,an accumulative-error-based event-triggered scheme is devised for control updates.When the accumulat...This paper is concerned with event-triggered control of discrete-time systems with or without input saturation.First,an accumulative-error-based event-triggered scheme is devised for control updates.When the accumulated error between the current state and the latest control update exceeds a certain threshold,an event is triggered.Such a scheme can ensure the event-generator works at a relatively low rate rather than falls into hibernation especially after the system steps into its steady state.Second,the looped functional method for continuous-time systems is extended to discrete-time systems.By introducing an innovative looped functional that links the event-triggered scheme,some sufficient conditions for the co-design of control gain and event-triggered parameters are obtained in terms of linear matrix inequalities with a couple of tuning parameters.Then,the proposed method is applied to discrete-time systems with input saturation.As a result,both suitable control gains and event-triggered parameters are also co-designed to ensure the system trajectories converge to the region of attraction.Finally,an unstable reactor system and an inverted pendulum system are given to show the effectiveness of the proposed method.展开更多
Looped light in a recent sophisticated real three-slit experiment is interpreted as a strong justification of the old theoretical Peano-Hilbert spacetime model of Ord and El Naschie. This in turn entails the existence...Looped light in a recent sophisticated real three-slit experiment is interpreted as a strong justification of the old theoretical Peano-Hilbert spacetime model of Ord and El Naschie. This in turn entails the existence of extra fractal dimensions and consequently of real dark energy density in full agreement with previous analysis as well as accurate measurements and observations of COBE, WMAP, and the type 1a supernova.展开更多
A power flow analysis method for weakly looped distribution systems with PV buses is proposed in this paper. The proposed method is computationally more efficient and more robust compared with the conventional compens...A power flow analysis method for weakly looped distribution systems with PV buses is proposed in this paper. The proposed method is computationally more efficient and more robust compared with the conventional compensation methods. The robustness is achieved by embedding the boundary conditions of loops and PV buses into the Jacobian matrix. The computational efficiency is achieved by the carefully designed factorization of Jacobian matrix. Test results on a 33 bus system are presented.展开更多
This study explores the clinical application of the circular wide and deep(looped,broad,and deep buried,LBD)suture technique for scar resection and examines its clinical effectiveness for scar treatment.From June 2017...This study explores the clinical application of the circular wide and deep(looped,broad,and deep buried,LBD)suture technique for scar resection and examines its clinical effectiveness for scar treatment.From June 2017 to March 2019,a total of 68 patients with scars were sutured using LBD technique,and recovery was achieved 24 months postoperatively.In all 68 patients,postoperative scars were slightly evident in two cases of cervical scar,one case of leg scar,and one case of chest scar.In addition,the remaining 62 patients were completely satisfied with the outcome.The LBD suturing technique could provide sustained and stable tension-reducing effects postoperatively and significantly improve scar formation in patients.This method is most applicable to incisions with tension.Therefore,it should be more widely used for clinical scar treatment.展开更多
In this investigation, a novel thermally coupled reactor （TCR） containing methyl formate （MF） production in the endothermic side and methanol synthesis in the exothermic side has been investigated. The interesting...In this investigation, a novel thermally coupled reactor （TCR） containing methyl formate （MF） production in the endothermic side and methanol synthesis in the exothermic side has been investigated. The interesting feature of this TCR is that productive methanol in the exothermic side could be recycled and used as feed of endothermic side for MF synthesis. Other important advantages of the proposed system are high production rates of hydrogen and MF. The configuration consists of two thermally coupled concentric tubular reactors. In these coupled reactors, autothermal system is obtained within the reactor. A steady-state heterogeneous model is used for simulation of the coupled reactor. The proposed model has been utilized to compare the performance of TCR with the conventional methanol reactor （CMR）. Noticeable enhancement can be obtained in the performance of the reactors. The influence of operational parameters is studied on reactor performance. The results show that coupling of these reactions could be feasible and beneficial. Experimental proof-of-concept is required to validate the operation of the novel reactor.展开更多
We give a mathematical golden mean distribution based probabilistic confirmation of a recent spectacular experiment with light. The experiment in question is a three-slit variant of the well known two-slit set up of q...We give a mathematical golden mean distribution based probabilistic confirmation of a recent spectacular experiment with light. The experiment in question is a three-slit variant of the well known two-slit set up of quantum mechanics. The outcome of the sophisticated experiment revealed the looped path of light on the quantum scale and consequently the Peano-Hilbert geometry of spacetime, ergo its fractal-Cantorian nature. The mathematics used here on the other hand is the remarkably simple and insightful golden mean probability distribution known from a famous paradox known in social sciences as the voter paradox.展开更多
A high‐fidelity multibody‐system dynamic model of the looped tether transportation system(L‐TTS)is proposed in this study to study its large deformation as well as large overall motion.The absolute nodal coordinate...A high‐fidelity multibody‐system dynamic model of the looped tether transportation system(L‐TTS)is proposed in this study to study its large deformation as well as large overall motion.The absolute nodal coordinate formulation(ANCF)‐based gradient‐deficient beam element is employed to establish the accurate model of the two flexible tethers subject to large deformations.The relative movement of climbers along tethers is described by using the sliding joint model based on ANCF.To reduce the collision risks between tethers and climbers,two libration suppression strategies,namely,the decelerated motion of climbers relative to tethers and multiple climbers per tether are investigated in this study.Several numerical simulations not only validate the effectiveness of the two strategies in reducing the collision risks between climbers and tethers,the overall librations of L‐TTS,and the magnitudes of the longitudinal elastic force of tethers,but also verify the good performance of the high‐fidelity model proposed in this study for dynamic simulation of the L‐TTS in microgravity conditions.展开更多
Chemical looping methane steam reforming(CL-MSR)has garnered significant attention owing to its ability to sequentially produce syngas with high selectivity and high-purity hydrogen through redox cycling.To overcome t...Chemical looping methane steam reforming(CL-MSR)has garnered significant attention owing to its ability to sequentially produce syngas with high selectivity and high-purity hydrogen through redox cycling.To overcome the limitations of single ironbased oxygen carriers,including poor cycling stability,low reactivity and susceptibility to sintering,this study employed a dipcoating method to modify Fe_(2)O_(3)/Al_(2)O_(3)oxygen carriers by incorporating three distinct metal additives:Cu,La and Ce.The composite oxygen carriers were systematically characterized and evaluated under redox conditions to investigate the structure-activity relationships between the physicochemical properties,reactivity,and hydrogen production performance.Results revealed that the spinel-phase CuFe_(2)O_(4)exhibited higher reactivity than the perovskite-phase LaFeO_(3)and CeO_(2),promoting the deeper reduction of Fe_(2)O_(3).Fe58Cu2Al exhibited an oxygen storage capacity as high as 6.5 mmol/g.During the CH4 reaction stage,Fe58Cu2Al achieved the highest oxygen loss of 12.1 g/100 g oxygen carrier,accompanied by a syngas yield of 5.15 mmol/g-1.33 times and 1.59 times greater than that of Fe60Al.In the hydrogen production stage,the 2%Cu-modified oxygen carrier demonstrated optimal performance,yielding 5.13 mmol/g of hydrogen,which was 1.51 times that of the pristine sample.Even after ten cycles,the H_(2)yield remained at 3.61 mmol/g,surpassing the single-cycle output of the pristine sample and the H2 purity consistently exceeded 98%.展开更多
The aim of this paper is to present the design and experimental validation process for a thermoacoustic looped-tube engine. The design procedure consists of numerical modelling of the system using DELTA EC tool, Desig...The aim of this paper is to present the design and experimental validation process for a thermoacoustic looped-tube engine. The design procedure consists of numerical modelling of the system using DELTA EC tool, Design Environment for Low-amplitude ThermoAcousfic Energy Conversion, in particular the effects of mean pressure and regenerator configuration on the pressure amplitude and acoustic power generated. This is followed by the construction of a practical engine system equipped with a ceramic regenerator - a substrate used in auto- motive catalytic converters with fine square channels. The preliminary testing results are obtained and compared with the simulations in detail.The measurement results agree very well on the qualitative level and are reasonably close in the quantitative sense.展开更多
Giant magnetoimpedance(GMI)sensors are increasingly employed in modern magnetic sensing technologies.However,improving the GMI performance of magnetic cores remains challenging due to intrinsic limitations in material...Giant magnetoimpedance(GMI)sensors are increasingly employed in modern magnetic sensing technologies.However,improving the GMI performance of magnetic cores remains challenging due to intrinsic limitations in material properties and structural stability.In this work,we explore the use of Joule heating to enhance the GMI response of Fe_(20)Ni_(80)/Cu composite wires.By applying a current of 1.8 A for 10 min,notable improvements in magnetic domain uniformity and a reduction in domain spacing are observed.Under these conditions,GMI ratios reach 1870% in the non-diagonal mode and1147%in the diagonal mode,respectively,highlighting their potential for applications in high-precision weak magnetic field sensing.展开更多
In a multiple voltage source converter(VSC)system,the nonlinear characteristics of phase-locked loops(PLLs)and their interactions have a significant influence on the synchronization stability of converters.In this pap...In a multiple voltage source converter(VSC)system,the nonlinear characteristics of phase-locked loops(PLLs)and their interactions have a significant influence on the synchronization stability of converters.In this paper,these influences are investigated from the perspective of the time domain.First,a novel time-domain model of the multi-VSC system is obtained by using a multi-scale method.On this basis,a stability criterion is proposed to assess the synchronization stability of the system.Then,the accuracy of the time-domain model and its stability criterion in various conditions are discussed.Moreover,the negative impact of the interaction on the system is quantified.Finally,the above theoretical analysis is also verified in the controller hardware-in-the-loop(CHIL)experiments.展开更多
BACKGROUND Organ transplantation has emerged as a globally prevalent therapeutic modality for end-stage organ failure,yet the post-transplantation trajectory is increasingly complicated by a spectrum of metabolic sequ...BACKGROUND Organ transplantation has emerged as a globally prevalent therapeutic modality for end-stage organ failure,yet the post-transplantation trajectory is increasingly complicated by a spectrum of metabolic sequelae,with obesity emerging as a critical clinical challenge.AIM To systematically review the multifactorial mechanisms underlying obesity following organ transplantation and to integrate evidence from pharmacological,behavioral,and molecular perspectives,thereby providing a foundation for targeted interventions.METHODS We conducted a systematic search in PubMed and Web of Science for literature published from 2020 to 15 July 2025.The search strategy incorporated terms including“obesity”,“overweight”and“post organ transplantation”.Only randomized controlled trials,meta-analyses,and systematic reviews were included.Non-empirical publications and irrelevant studies were excluded.Data extraction and quality assessment were performed by two independent reviewers,with disagreements resolved by a third researcher.RESULTS A total of 1457 articles were initially identified,of which 146 met the inclusion criteria.These studies encompassed liver,kidney,heart,and lung transplant recipients.Key findings indicate that immunosuppressive drugs-especially corticosteroids and calcineurin inhibitors-promote hyperphagia,insulin resistance,and dyslipidemia.Post-transplant sedentary behavior and hypercaloric diets further contribute to positive energy balance.At the molecular level,immunosuppressants disrupt adipokine signaling(e.g.,leptin and adiponectin),induce inflammatory and oxidative stress responses,and activate adipogenic pathways leading to lipid accumulation.CONCLUSION Post-transplant obesity arises from a complex interplay of pharmacological,behavioral,and molecular factors.A multidisciplinary approach-incorporating pharmacological modification,nutritional management,physical activity,and molecular-targeted therapies-is essential to mitigate obesity and improve transplant outcomes.Further large-scale and mechanistic studies are warranted to establish evidence-based preventive and treatment strategies.展开更多
For loops with UV divergences,assuming that the physical contributions of loops from UV regions are insignificant,a UV-free scheme method described by an equation is introduced to derive loop results without UV diverg...For loops with UV divergences,assuming that the physical contributions of loops from UV regions are insignificant,a UV-free scheme method described by an equation is introduced to derive loop results without UV divergences in the calculations,i.e.,a route of the analytic continuation T_(F)→T_(P)besides the traditional route∞-∞in the mathematical structure.This scheme provides a new perspective to an open question of the hierarchy problem of Higgs mass,i.e.,an alternative interpretation without fine-tuning within the standard model.展开更多
Plant growth depends on tightly coordinated auxin signaling and directional auxin transport,yet the molecular feedback mechanism that directly links these processes during root gravitropism has remained mechanisticall...Plant growth depends on tightly coordinated auxin signaling and directional auxin transport,yet the molecular feedback mechanism that directly links these processes during root gravitropism has remained mechanistically unresolved.The recent study by Rodriguez et al.(Cell,2025)reveals a novel cell-surface auxin signaling pathway.It is shown that gravity perception-induced initial auxin asymmetry activates transmembrane kinase 1(TMK1)in the lower side cells of the root.The activated TMK1 then interacts with pin-formed 2(PIN2)and phosphorylates its hydrophilic loop,thereby stabilizing the PIN2 protein.This asymmetric distribution of PIN2 further enhances the auxin flow on the lower side,thus forming a self-reinforcing positive feedback loop that drives force for root tip gravitropic bending.This study provides an updated perspective on the auxin signal and transport feedback,signifying a new advancement in our comprehension of the mechanisms underlying plant adaptive growth.展开更多
Dear Editor,This letter deals with the autonomous underwater vehicle(AUV)three dimensional(3D)trajectory tracking control chronically suffering from poor accuracy and efficiency in complex hydrodynamics.A state-of-the...Dear Editor,This letter deals with the autonomous underwater vehicle(AUV)three dimensional(3D)trajectory tracking control chronically suffering from poor accuracy and efficiency in complex hydrodynamics.A state-of-the-art predictive adaptive controller(PAC)is proposed with a distinct dual closed-loop structure.展开更多
Synchronous reluctance motors(SynRM)are widely employed in industrial applications due to their high robustness,low cost,and absence of permanent magnets.In recent years,significant research efforts have focused on im...Synchronous reluctance motors(SynRM)are widely employed in industrial applications due to their high robustness,low cost,and absence of permanent magnets.In recent years,significant research efforts have focused on improving the controllability and efficiency of SynRM.Accurate rotor position information is essential for the controller to generate appropriate current and voltage references corresponding to the desired speed and load torque.Shaft-mounted position sensors are generally undesirable because of their high cost,sensitivity to harsh operating conditions,maintenance requirements,and reduced reliability in environments characterized by high vibration.Consequently,sensorless control techniques that estimate rotor position using measured stator currents and voltages have attracted increasing attention.However,magnetic saturation,parameter nonlinearities,and cross-coupling effects significantly degrade position estimation accuracy and may compromise the stability of sensorless SynRM drives.In this paper,a nonlinear SynRM model is developed using finite element analysis(FEA)to accurately capture magnetic saturation and cross-coupling effects,thereby providing a precise representation of the machine’s electromagnetic behavior under varying load and flux conditions.A series of magnetostatic FEA simulations is performed.To reduce computational complexity,only one motor pole is analyzed by applying anti-periodic boundary conditions along the domain sides and enforcing a zero magnetic vector potential on the external stator boundary.Nonlinear iron material properties are modeled using the appropriate B-H curve.The simulations are carried out by imposing d-and q-axis current components and computing the corresponding flux linkages and electromagnetic torque.Based on these results,both apparent and incremental inductances are extracted and incorporated into the control algorithm.An advanced fictitious flux linkage method combined with a phase-locked loop(PLL)is employed for accurate rotor position estimation.Simulation results confirm that the proposed sensorless control strategy ensures stable operation and high position estimation accuracy over the entire speed range.展开更多
We present a computer-modeling framework for photovoltaic(PV)source emulation that preserves the exact single-diode physics while enabling iteration-free,real-time evaluation.We derive two closed-form explicit solvers...We present a computer-modeling framework for photovoltaic(PV)source emulation that preserves the exact single-diode physics while enabling iteration-free,real-time evaluation.We derive two closed-form explicit solvers based on the Lambert W function:a voltage-driven V-Lambert solver for high-fidelity I–V computation and a resistance-driven R-Lambert solver designed for seamless integration in a closed-loop PV emulator.Unlike Taylor-linearized explicit models,our proposed formulation retains the exponential nonlinearity of the PV equations.It employs a numerically stable analytical evaluation that eliminates the need for lookup tables and root-finding,all while maintaining limited computational costs and a small memory footprint.The R-Lambert model is integrated into a buck-converter emulator equipped with a discrete PI regulator,which generates current references directly from sensed operating points,thus supporting hardware-constrained implementation.Comprehensive numerical experiments conducted on six commercial modules from various technologies(mono,poly,and multicrystalline)demonstrate significant accuracy improvements under the IEC EN 50530 near-MPP criterion:the V-Lambert solver reduces the±10%Vmpp band error by up to 61 times compared to an explicit-model baseline.Dynamic simulations under varying irradiance,temperature,and load conditions achieve millisecond-scale settling with accurate trajectory tracking.Additionally,processor-in-the-loop experimental validation on an embedded microcontroller supports the simulation results.By unifying exact analytical modeling with embedded realization,this work advances computer modeling for PV emulation,MPPT benchmarking,and controller verification in integrated renewable energy systems.展开更多
Dear Editor,This letter presents some control strategies for quadrotor unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)leader-follower formation model,where the stochastic impulsive deception attacks are fully considered.Based on Lyapuno...Dear Editor,This letter presents some control strategies for quadrotor unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)leader-follower formation model,where the stochastic impulsive deception attacks are fully considered.Based on Lyapunov method,the outer loop and the inner loop controllers of quadrotor UAV are designed,respectively.Moreover,a relationship between continuous control laws,stochastic impulsive sequences,and impulsive intensity is established in this letter.展开更多
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62473221)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province,China(ZR2024MF006)Qingdao Natural Science Foundation(24-4-4-zrjj-165-jch)。
文摘This paper is concerned with event-triggered control of discrete-time systems with or without input saturation.First,an accumulative-error-based event-triggered scheme is devised for control updates.When the accumulated error between the current state and the latest control update exceeds a certain threshold,an event is triggered.Such a scheme can ensure the event-generator works at a relatively low rate rather than falls into hibernation especially after the system steps into its steady state.Second,the looped functional method for continuous-time systems is extended to discrete-time systems.By introducing an innovative looped functional that links the event-triggered scheme,some sufficient conditions for the co-design of control gain and event-triggered parameters are obtained in terms of linear matrix inequalities with a couple of tuning parameters.Then,the proposed method is applied to discrete-time systems with input saturation.As a result,both suitable control gains and event-triggered parameters are also co-designed to ensure the system trajectories converge to the region of attraction.Finally,an unstable reactor system and an inverted pendulum system are given to show the effectiveness of the proposed method.
文摘Looped light in a recent sophisticated real three-slit experiment is interpreted as a strong justification of the old theoretical Peano-Hilbert spacetime model of Ord and El Naschie. This in turn entails the existence of extra fractal dimensions and consequently of real dark energy density in full agreement with previous analysis as well as accurate measurements and observations of COBE, WMAP, and the type 1a supernova.
文摘A power flow analysis method for weakly looped distribution systems with PV buses is proposed in this paper. The proposed method is computationally more efficient and more robust compared with the conventional compensation methods. The robustness is achieved by embedding the boundary conditions of loops and PV buses into the Jacobian matrix. The computational efficiency is achieved by the carefully designed factorization of Jacobian matrix. Test results on a 33 bus system are presented.
文摘This study explores the clinical application of the circular wide and deep(looped,broad,and deep buried,LBD)suture technique for scar resection and examines its clinical effectiveness for scar treatment.From June 2017 to March 2019,a total of 68 patients with scars were sutured using LBD technique,and recovery was achieved 24 months postoperatively.In all 68 patients,postoperative scars were slightly evident in two cases of cervical scar,one case of leg scar,and one case of chest scar.In addition,the remaining 62 patients were completely satisfied with the outcome.The LBD suturing technique could provide sustained and stable tension-reducing effects postoperatively and significantly improve scar formation in patients.This method is most applicable to incisions with tension.Therefore,it should be more widely used for clinical scar treatment.
文摘In this investigation, a novel thermally coupled reactor （TCR） containing methyl formate （MF） production in the endothermic side and methanol synthesis in the exothermic side has been investigated. The interesting feature of this TCR is that productive methanol in the exothermic side could be recycled and used as feed of endothermic side for MF synthesis. Other important advantages of the proposed system are high production rates of hydrogen and MF. The configuration consists of two thermally coupled concentric tubular reactors. In these coupled reactors, autothermal system is obtained within the reactor. A steady-state heterogeneous model is used for simulation of the coupled reactor. The proposed model has been utilized to compare the performance of TCR with the conventional methanol reactor （CMR）. Noticeable enhancement can be obtained in the performance of the reactors. The influence of operational parameters is studied on reactor performance. The results show that coupling of these reactions could be feasible and beneficial. Experimental proof-of-concept is required to validate the operation of the novel reactor.
文摘We give a mathematical golden mean distribution based probabilistic confirmation of a recent spectacular experiment with light. The experiment in question is a three-slit variant of the well known two-slit set up of quantum mechanics. The outcome of the sophisticated experiment revealed the looped path of light on the quantum scale and consequently the Peano-Hilbert geometry of spacetime, ergo its fractal-Cantorian nature. The mathematics used here on the other hand is the remarkably simple and insightful golden mean probability distribution known from a famous paradox known in social sciences as the voter paradox.
基金This study was supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11902159)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province of China(Grant No.BK20190390)It was also supported in part by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2019M661849).
文摘A high‐fidelity multibody‐system dynamic model of the looped tether transportation system(L‐TTS)is proposed in this study to study its large deformation as well as large overall motion.The absolute nodal coordinate formulation(ANCF)‐based gradient‐deficient beam element is employed to establish the accurate model of the two flexible tethers subject to large deformations.The relative movement of climbers along tethers is described by using the sliding joint model based on ANCF.To reduce the collision risks between tethers and climbers,two libration suppression strategies,namely,the decelerated motion of climbers relative to tethers and multiple climbers per tether are investigated in this study.Several numerical simulations not only validate the effectiveness of the two strategies in reducing the collision risks between climbers and tethers,the overall librations of L‐TTS,and the magnitudes of the longitudinal elastic force of tethers,but also verify the good performance of the high‐fidelity model proposed in this study for dynamic simulation of the L‐TTS in microgravity conditions.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52266008,52464057)Applied Basic Research Program of Yunnan Province(202301AT070067)the Yunnan Revitalization Talent Support Program Young Talent Project(XDYC-QNRC-2022-0060)。
文摘Chemical looping methane steam reforming(CL-MSR)has garnered significant attention owing to its ability to sequentially produce syngas with high selectivity and high-purity hydrogen through redox cycling.To overcome the limitations of single ironbased oxygen carriers,including poor cycling stability,low reactivity and susceptibility to sintering,this study employed a dipcoating method to modify Fe_(2)O_(3)/Al_(2)O_(3)oxygen carriers by incorporating three distinct metal additives:Cu,La and Ce.The composite oxygen carriers were systematically characterized and evaluated under redox conditions to investigate the structure-activity relationships between the physicochemical properties,reactivity,and hydrogen production performance.Results revealed that the spinel-phase CuFe_(2)O_(4)exhibited higher reactivity than the perovskite-phase LaFeO_(3)and CeO_(2),promoting the deeper reduction of Fe_(2)O_(3).Fe58Cu2Al exhibited an oxygen storage capacity as high as 6.5 mmol/g.During the CH4 reaction stage,Fe58Cu2Al achieved the highest oxygen loss of 12.1 g/100 g oxygen carrier,accompanied by a syngas yield of 5.15 mmol/g-1.33 times and 1.59 times greater than that of Fe60Al.In the hydrogen production stage,the 2%Cu-modified oxygen carrier demonstrated optimal performance,yielding 5.13 mmol/g of hydrogen,which was 1.51 times that of the pristine sample.Even after ten cycles,the H_(2)yield remained at 3.61 mmol/g,surpassing the single-cycle output of the pristine sample and the H2 purity consistently exceeded 98%.
基金the University of Bahrain for sponsoring the PhD programme of the first authorEPSRC UK for supporting this research under grants GR/T04502/01 and GR/T04519/01
文摘The aim of this paper is to present the design and experimental validation process for a thermoacoustic looped-tube engine. The design procedure consists of numerical modelling of the system using DELTA EC tool, Design Environment for Low-amplitude ThermoAcousfic Energy Conversion, in particular the effects of mean pressure and regenerator configuration on the pressure amplitude and acoustic power generated. This is followed by the construction of a practical engine system equipped with a ceramic regenerator - a substrate used in auto- motive catalytic converters with fine square channels. The preliminary testing results are obtained and compared with the simulations in detail.The measurement results agree very well on the qualitative level and are reasonably close in the quantitative sense.
基金supported by the State Key Research and Development Program,Special Gravity Wave(Grant No.2023YFC2206003)the Gansu Provincial Science and Technology Program Funding(Grant No.24JRRA499)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(Grant No.ZR2024QB219)the Lanzhou City Science and Technology Program Project(Grant No.2025-2-47)。
文摘Giant magnetoimpedance(GMI)sensors are increasingly employed in modern magnetic sensing technologies.However,improving the GMI performance of magnetic cores remains challenging due to intrinsic limitations in material properties and structural stability.In this work,we explore the use of Joule heating to enhance the GMI response of Fe_(20)Ni_(80)/Cu composite wires.By applying a current of 1.8 A for 10 min,notable improvements in magnetic domain uniformity and a reduction in domain spacing are observed.Under these conditions,GMI ratios reach 1870% in the non-diagonal mode and1147%in the diagonal mode,respectively,highlighting their potential for applications in high-precision weak magnetic field sensing.
基金supported by the Science and Technology Project of State Grid Corporation of China(5400-202199281A-0-0-00).
文摘In a multiple voltage source converter(VSC)system,the nonlinear characteristics of phase-locked loops(PLLs)and their interactions have a significant influence on the synchronization stability of converters.In this paper,these influences are investigated from the perspective of the time domain.First,a novel time-domain model of the multi-VSC system is obtained by using a multi-scale method.On this basis,a stability criterion is proposed to assess the synchronization stability of the system.Then,the accuracy of the time-domain model and its stability criterion in various conditions are discussed.Moreover,the negative impact of the interaction on the system is quantified.Finally,the above theoretical analysis is also verified in the controller hardware-in-the-loop(CHIL)experiments.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.82305376the Youth Talent Support Project of the China Acupuncture and Moxibustion Association,No.2024-2026ZGZJXH-QNRC005+2 种基金the 2024 Jiangsu Province Youth Science and Technology Talent Support Project,No.JSTJ-2024-3802025 Jiangsu Provincial Science and Technology Think Tank Program Project,No.JSKX0125035and 2025 College Student Innovation Training Program Project,No.X202510315373。
文摘BACKGROUND Organ transplantation has emerged as a globally prevalent therapeutic modality for end-stage organ failure,yet the post-transplantation trajectory is increasingly complicated by a spectrum of metabolic sequelae,with obesity emerging as a critical clinical challenge.AIM To systematically review the multifactorial mechanisms underlying obesity following organ transplantation and to integrate evidence from pharmacological,behavioral,and molecular perspectives,thereby providing a foundation for targeted interventions.METHODS We conducted a systematic search in PubMed and Web of Science for literature published from 2020 to 15 July 2025.The search strategy incorporated terms including“obesity”,“overweight”and“post organ transplantation”.Only randomized controlled trials,meta-analyses,and systematic reviews were included.Non-empirical publications and irrelevant studies were excluded.Data extraction and quality assessment were performed by two independent reviewers,with disagreements resolved by a third researcher.RESULTS A total of 1457 articles were initially identified,of which 146 met the inclusion criteria.These studies encompassed liver,kidney,heart,and lung transplant recipients.Key findings indicate that immunosuppressive drugs-especially corticosteroids and calcineurin inhibitors-promote hyperphagia,insulin resistance,and dyslipidemia.Post-transplant sedentary behavior and hypercaloric diets further contribute to positive energy balance.At the molecular level,immunosuppressants disrupt adipokine signaling(e.g.,leptin and adiponectin),induce inflammatory and oxidative stress responses,and activate adipogenic pathways leading to lipid accumulation.CONCLUSION Post-transplant obesity arises from a complex interplay of pharmacological,behavioral,and molecular factors.A multidisciplinary approach-incorporating pharmacological modification,nutritional management,physical activity,and molecular-targeted therapies-is essential to mitigate obesity and improve transplant outcomes.Further large-scale and mechanistic studies are warranted to establish evidence-based preventive and treatment strategies.
基金supported by the open project of the theoretical physics academic exchange platform of Chongqing University。
文摘For loops with UV divergences,assuming that the physical contributions of loops from UV regions are insignificant,a UV-free scheme method described by an equation is introduced to derive loop results without UV divergences in the calculations,i.e.,a route of the analytic continuation T_(F)→T_(P)besides the traditional route∞-∞in the mathematical structure.This scheme provides a new perspective to an open question of the hierarchy problem of Higgs mass,i.e.,an alternative interpretation without fine-tuning within the standard model.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32372599)the Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Program(No.CAAS-BRC-GLCA-2025-01).
文摘Plant growth depends on tightly coordinated auxin signaling and directional auxin transport,yet the molecular feedback mechanism that directly links these processes during root gravitropism has remained mechanistically unresolved.The recent study by Rodriguez et al.(Cell,2025)reveals a novel cell-surface auxin signaling pathway.It is shown that gravity perception-induced initial auxin asymmetry activates transmembrane kinase 1(TMK1)in the lower side cells of the root.The activated TMK1 then interacts with pin-formed 2(PIN2)and phosphorylates its hydrophilic loop,thereby stabilizing the PIN2 protein.This asymmetric distribution of PIN2 further enhances the auxin flow on the lower side,thus forming a self-reinforcing positive feedback loop that drives force for root tip gravitropic bending.This study provides an updated perspective on the auxin signal and transport feedback,signifying a new advancement in our comprehension of the mechanisms underlying plant adaptive growth.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U24B20183)the Pioneer Leading Goose+X Science and Technology Program of Zhejiang Province(2025C02018)。
文摘Dear Editor,This letter deals with the autonomous underwater vehicle(AUV)three dimensional(3D)trajectory tracking control chronically suffering from poor accuracy and efficiency in complex hydrodynamics.A state-of-the-art predictive adaptive controller(PAC)is proposed with a distinct dual closed-loop structure.
文摘Synchronous reluctance motors(SynRM)are widely employed in industrial applications due to their high robustness,low cost,and absence of permanent magnets.In recent years,significant research efforts have focused on improving the controllability and efficiency of SynRM.Accurate rotor position information is essential for the controller to generate appropriate current and voltage references corresponding to the desired speed and load torque.Shaft-mounted position sensors are generally undesirable because of their high cost,sensitivity to harsh operating conditions,maintenance requirements,and reduced reliability in environments characterized by high vibration.Consequently,sensorless control techniques that estimate rotor position using measured stator currents and voltages have attracted increasing attention.However,magnetic saturation,parameter nonlinearities,and cross-coupling effects significantly degrade position estimation accuracy and may compromise the stability of sensorless SynRM drives.In this paper,a nonlinear SynRM model is developed using finite element analysis(FEA)to accurately capture magnetic saturation and cross-coupling effects,thereby providing a precise representation of the machine’s electromagnetic behavior under varying load and flux conditions.A series of magnetostatic FEA simulations is performed.To reduce computational complexity,only one motor pole is analyzed by applying anti-periodic boundary conditions along the domain sides and enforcing a zero magnetic vector potential on the external stator boundary.Nonlinear iron material properties are modeled using the appropriate B-H curve.The simulations are carried out by imposing d-and q-axis current components and computing the corresponding flux linkages and electromagnetic torque.Based on these results,both apparent and incremental inductances are extracted and incorporated into the control algorithm.An advanced fictitious flux linkage method combined with a phase-locked loop(PLL)is employed for accurate rotor position estimation.Simulation results confirm that the proposed sensorless control strategy ensures stable operation and high position estimation accuracy over the entire speed range.
基金funded by Scientific Research Deanship at University of Ha’il-Saudi Arabia through project number(RG-24014).
文摘We present a computer-modeling framework for photovoltaic(PV)source emulation that preserves the exact single-diode physics while enabling iteration-free,real-time evaluation.We derive two closed-form explicit solvers based on the Lambert W function:a voltage-driven V-Lambert solver for high-fidelity I–V computation and a resistance-driven R-Lambert solver designed for seamless integration in a closed-loop PV emulator.Unlike Taylor-linearized explicit models,our proposed formulation retains the exponential nonlinearity of the PV equations.It employs a numerically stable analytical evaluation that eliminates the need for lookup tables and root-finding,all while maintaining limited computational costs and a small memory footprint.The R-Lambert model is integrated into a buck-converter emulator equipped with a discrete PI regulator,which generates current references directly from sensed operating points,thus supporting hardware-constrained implementation.Comprehensive numerical experiments conducted on six commercial modules from various technologies(mono,poly,and multicrystalline)demonstrate significant accuracy improvements under the IEC EN 50530 near-MPP criterion:the V-Lambert solver reduces the±10%Vmpp band error by up to 61 times compared to an explicit-model baseline.Dynamic simulations under varying irradiance,temperature,and load conditions achieve millisecond-scale settling with accurate trajectory tracking.Additionally,processor-in-the-loop experimental validation on an embedded microcontroller supports the simulation results.By unifying exact analytical modeling with embedded realization,this work advances computer modeling for PV emulation,MPPT benchmarking,and controller verification in integrated renewable energy systems.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62173215)the Project for the Integrated Development of the City and Universities in Jinan(JNSX2024016)。
文摘Dear Editor,This letter presents some control strategies for quadrotor unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)leader-follower formation model,where the stochastic impulsive deception attacks are fully considered.Based on Lyapunov method,the outer loop and the inner loop controllers of quadrotor UAV are designed,respectively.Moreover,a relationship between continuous control laws,stochastic impulsive sequences,and impulsive intensity is established in this letter.
