The thermal conductivity of nanofluids is an important property that influences the heat transfer capabilities of nanofluids.Researchers rely on experimental investigations to explore nanofluid properties,as it is a n...The thermal conductivity of nanofluids is an important property that influences the heat transfer capabilities of nanofluids.Researchers rely on experimental investigations to explore nanofluid properties,as it is a necessary step before their practical application.As these investigations are time and resource-consuming undertakings,an effective prediction model can significantly improve the efficiency of research operations.In this work,an Artificial Neural Network(ANN)model is developed to predict the thermal conductivity of metal oxide water-based nanofluid.For this,a comprehensive set of 691 data points was collected from the literature.This dataset is split into training(70%),validation(15%),and testing(15%)and used to train the ANN model.The developed model is a backpropagation artificial neural network with a 4–12–1 architecture.The performance of the developed model shows high accuracy with R values above 0.90 and rapid convergence.It shows that the developed ANN model accurately predicts the thermal conductivity of nanofluids.展开更多
Aqueous zinc metal batteries(AZMBs)face significant challenges in achieving reversibility and cycling stability,primarily due to hydrogen evolution reactions(HER)and zinc dendrite growth.In this study,by employing car...Aqueous zinc metal batteries(AZMBs)face significant challenges in achieving reversibility and cycling stability,primarily due to hydrogen evolution reactions(HER)and zinc dendrite growth.In this study,by employing carefully designed cells that approximate the structural characteristics of practical batteries,we revisit this widely held view through in-operando X-ray radiography to examine zinc dendrite formation and HER under nearpractical operating conditions.While conventional understanding emphasizes the severity of these processes,our findings suggest that zinc dendrites and HER are noticeably less pronounced in dense,real-operation configurations compared to modified cells,possibly due to a more uniform electric field and the suppression of triple-phase boundaries.This study indicates that other components,such as degradation at the cathode current collector interface and configuration mismatches within the full cell,may also represent important barriers to the practical application of AZMBs,particularly during the early stages of electrodeposition.展开更多
Recently,Kelly and colleagues[1],inspired by computed tomography(CT),report a“volumetric additive manufacturing”technology via a computed axial lithography(CAL)approach.A related US patent application[2]has also bee...Recently,Kelly and colleagues[1],inspired by computed tomography(CT),report a“volumetric additive manufacturing”technology via a computed axial lithography(CAL)approach.A related US patent application[2]has also been filed.The cumulative light exposure solidifies the material in the target area,while the other area remains uncured,resulting in only specific points in the designed 3D objects being printed.This technology significantly improves the capability of the digital light processing(DLP)technique.Meanwhile,the lithography approach based on a similar algorithm was already proposed by Xiang Wu in a patent(application No.PCT/CN2016/080097)in 2016[3].展开更多
The scarcity and high cost of lithium resources drive the search for sustainable alternatives,positioning potassium-ion batteries(KIBs)as promising energy storage solutions due to the natural abundance and advantageou...The scarcity and high cost of lithium resources drive the search for sustainable alternatives,positioning potassium-ion batteries(KIBs)as promising energy storage solutions due to the natural abundance and advantageous electrochemical properties of the potassium.This study investigates the enhancement of KIB anodes through phase transformation and electronic structure engineering of monolayer 1T-MoS_(2),achieved via doping with highly electronegative non-metal elements:carbon(C),nitrogen(N),oxygen(O),and fluorine(F).Density functional theory(DFT)simulations reveal that electronegative atom doping enhances phase stability,structural robustness,and thermal resilience,which are key properties for highperformance KIB anodes.Among the doped configurations,F and N-doped 1T-MoS_(2)(MoS_(2-)F and MoS_(2)-N)exhibit superior electrochemical performance,showing optimal adsorption energies and significantly improved electronic conductivity,attributable to favorable charge redistribution and increased active potassium adsorption sites.Specifically,MoS_(2)-F and MoS_(2)-N achieve the highest specific capacities of339.65 and 339.17 mAh/g,respectively,while maintaining stability within an ideal open circuit voltage range,outperforming undoped MoS_(2).This work undersco res the potential of electronegative atom doping in 1T-MoS_(2)to enable sustainable,high-capacity energy storage solutions,offering key advancements in the electrochemical and structural properties of KIB anodes.展开更多
Traditional fossil fuels powerplants and their supply logistics are easy targets compared to renewables–therefore renewable energy is paramount to securing energy resilience.While wind farms exhibit vulnerabilities,t...Traditional fossil fuels powerplants and their supply logistics are easy targets compared to renewables–therefore renewable energy is paramount to securing energy resilience.While wind farms exhibit vulnerabilities,they provide a great measure of power generation distribution across a vast area.This paper analyses the problems of ensuring the security of wind power plants(both onshore and offshore)in relation to military threats-missile and aviation strikes,sabotage or cyber-attacks.The article is based on the study of cases of damage to wind power plants,an analysis of their vulnerable points,and computer modelling using the AQWA diffraction motion response analysis program.The research has shown that wind power plants have some vulnerable points.Onshore installations being structurally more resistant to potential military strikes,and their cables are already hidden underground.Offshore turbines,particularly floating,exhibit more Particularly floating wind turbines’mooring lines and cables already often fail naturally,making them easy targets for sabotage.The cost of currently available risk mitigation measures ranges from 6.71% of total wind farm cost for land-based turbines to 12.72% for a floating wind farm.Additional technological and organisational measures should be implemented to increase the resilience of wind power systems in times of war.These solutions must be cost-effective to justify their deployment in times of peace.展开更多
During rock drilling and blasting activities,stemming blast holes is to prevent high-pressure explosive gases from the holes,thereby enhancing the overall blasting effectiveness.Hence,it is imperative to investigate t...During rock drilling and blasting activities,stemming blast holes is to prevent high-pressure explosive gases from the holes,thereby enhancing the overall blasting effectiveness.Hence,it is imperative to investigate the dynamic mechanical properties of the stem-ming materials.In this study,impact compression tests were conducted on self-swelling cartridges(SSCs)using a split Hopkinson pres-sure bar(SHPB),aiming to evaluate dynamic performances across strain rate range of 20 to 65 s^(−1).Test results indicate that the dynamic compressive strength of SSCs exhibits the following trends:it increases with increasing density of SSC,decreases with an increase in insertion gap,and follows an initial rise and subsequent fall trend with an increase in water absorption.The order of significance among these factors is density>water absorption>insertion gaps.SSCs exhibit a pronounced strain-rate strengthening dependence in dynamic compressive strength.Furthermore,both the compressive peak stress and peak strain of SSCs follow a well-defined quadratic upward trend with increasing strain rates.As the strain rate increases,the degree of fragmentation,absorbed energy,and dynamic increase factor exhibit an upward trend.Model experimental results indicate that,compared to cementitious stemming materials,SSCs can prolong the duration of gas explosion action.Therefore,SSCs are more suitable for high strain-rate applications such as blasting stemming and rock burst control.展开更多
In this work,we aim to develop a novel post-treatment process combining cryogenic and pulsed electric field treatment to enhance WC-Co cemented carbides.The results show a 15.62%increase in hardness from 1831.38 to 21...In this work,we aim to develop a novel post-treatment process combining cryogenic and pulsed electric field treatment to enhance WC-Co cemented carbides.The results show a 15.62%increase in hardness from 1831.38 to 2117.38 HV30,a 9.60%rise in fracture toughness from 9.06 to 9.93 MPa·m^(1/2),while the friction coefficient decreases from 0.63 to 0.47.Through the residual stress evolution,WC orientation change and the martensitic transformation of Co,and the internal enhancement mechanism of cryogenic combined with pulsed electric field treatment are revealed.The electron wind generated by the pulsed electric field can efficiently reduce the residual stress induced by cryogenic process.The evolution of residual stress promotes the base slip of WC,increasing the degree of{0001}orientation.In addition,the degree of martensitic transformation of Co intensifies,with the hcp-Co/fcc-Co ratio rising from 0.41%to 17.86%.The enhanced WC{0001}orientation and increased hcp-Co content contribute to significant improvements in hardness and wear resistance.This work provides a novel efficient enhancement strategy for ceramics and alloys,with the potential to be a mainstream strengthening method in the future.展开更多
This study is to determine the support mechanism of pre-stressed expandable props for the stope roof in room- and-pillar mining, which is crucial for maintaining stability and preventing roof collapse in mines. Utiliz...This study is to determine the support mechanism of pre-stressed expandable props for the stope roof in room- and-pillar mining, which is crucial for maintaining stability and preventing roof collapse in mines. Utilizing an engineering case from a gold mine in Dandong, China, a laboratory-based similar test is conducted to extract the actual roof characteristic curve. This test continues until the mining stope collapses due to a U-shaped failure. Concurrently, a semi-theoretical method for obtaining the roof characteristic curve is proposed and verified against the actual curve. The semi-theoretical method calculated that the support force and vertical displacement at the demarcation point between the elastic and plastic zones of the roof characteristic curve are 5.0 MPa and 8.20 mm, respectively, corroborating well with the laboratory-based similar test results of 0.22 MPa and 0.730 mm. The weakening factor for the plastic zone in the roof characteristic curve was semi-theoretically estimated to be 0.75. The intersection between the actual roof characteristic curve and the support characteristic curves of expandable props, natural pillars, and concrete props indicates that the expandable prop is the most effective “yielding support” for the stope roof in room-and-pillar mining. That is, the deformation and failure of the stope roof can be effectively controlled with proper release of roof stress. This study provides practical insights for optimizing support strategies in room-and-pillar mining, enhancing the safety and efficiency of mining operations.展开更多
High-temperature confocal scanning laser microscopy(HT-CSLM)is a potent methodology for investigating various phenomena in the field of metallurgy.Initially applied to the observation of solid phase transformations an...High-temperature confocal scanning laser microscopy(HT-CSLM)is a potent methodology for investigating various phenomena in the field of metallurgy.Initially applied to the observation of solid phase transformations and solidification,this method has gained traction in the field of non-metallic inclusion in steels in recent years.An overview of the experimental capabilities of HT-CSLM and the most important results of recent investigations regarding the topics of clean steel production are provided.It includes the formation of intragranular acicular ferrite(IAF)from the surface of non-metallic inclusions during the continuous cooling and heat treatment,which can be especially beneficial in the toughness of heat-affected zones of welded pieces.Furthermore,the investigation of agglomeration mechanisms of non-metallic inclusions(NMIs)in liquid steel is discussed to improve the insight into attraction forces between particles and clogging phenomena during continuous casting.Also,the dissolution of NMIs in various steelmaking slags can be observed by HT-CSLM to compare dissolution rates and mechanisms of NMI,where significant influences of temperature and chemical composition of the slag were shown.Last but not least,the experimental work regarding the interface between steel and slag is discussed,where novel techniques are currently being developed.A comprehensive summary of experimental techniques using HT-CSLM equipment to investigate different interactions of NMIs with steel and slag phases is compiled.展开更多
Tensile cracking is a predominant mode of failure in rocks within underground resource excavation and engineering structures,where rocks are frequently subjected to dynamic disturbances while simultaneously experienci...Tensile cracking is a predominant mode of failure in rocks within underground resource excavation and engineering structures,where rocks are frequently subjected to dynamic disturbances while simultaneously experiencing in-situ stresses.This paper proposes a new dynamic split tension setup utilising a cubic specimen to investigate the dynamic behaviour of rocks across various tensile strain rates and confining pressures.The objective is to extend the applicability of the triaxial Hopkinson bar in studying dynamic behaviour of geomaterials.For comparison,the dynamic Brazilian disc(BD)tests were performed using three rock types(e.g.,sandstone,granite and marble)under different strain rates ranging from 10^(−3)∼10^(2) s^(−1).Besides,the Digital Image Correlation(DIC)technique was adopted to measure full-field real-time tensile strain of rocks and demonstrated that tensile crack initiated at the middle part and split the specimen into two similar halves.Effects of specimen size,geometry,loading rate as well as the confining pressure are investigated in detail.The dynamic fracture behaviours,including dynamic tensile strength,tensile strain,time to fracture and dynamic increase factor(DIF),were characterised for the rocks.It is found that dynamic tensile strength of rock minimal dependence on size and geometry but is significantly influenced by loading rate and confinement.It exhibited a linear increase with strain rate(10^(0)∼10^(2) s^(−1))and demonstrated a nonlinear growth with lateral confinement from 0 to 15 MPa.The nonlinear dependency on confinement can be attributed to the restriction imposed on the opening and propagation of tensile cracks due to the presence of confinement.These findings enhance our understanding of the safety aspects associated with underground rock excavations,particularly in situations where considering in-situ stress is crucial for evaluating the dynamic tensile failure of rocks.展开更多
Dissolution kinetics of CaO·2Al_(2)O_(3)(CA_(2))particles in a synthetic CaO-Al_(2)O_(3)-SiO_(2)steelmaking slag system have been investigated using the high-temperature confocal laser scanning microscope.Effects...Dissolution kinetics of CaO·2Al_(2)O_(3)(CA_(2))particles in a synthetic CaO-Al_(2)O_(3)-SiO_(2)steelmaking slag system have been investigated using the high-temperature confocal laser scanning microscope.Effects of temperature(i.e.,1500,1550,and 1600℃)and slag composition on the dissolution time of CA_(2)particles are investigated,along with the time dependency of the projection area of the particle during the dissolution process.It is found that the dissolution rate was enhanced by either an increase in temperature or a decrease in slag viscosity.Moreover,a higher ratio of CaO/Al_(2)O_(3)(C/A)leads to an increased dissolution rate of CA_(2)particle at 1600℃.Thermodynamic calculations suggested the dissolution product,i.e.,melilite,formed on the surface of the CA_(2)particle during dissolution in slag with a C/A ratio of 3.8 at 1550℃.Scanning electron microscopy equipped with energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry analysis of as-quenched samples confirmed the dissolution path of CA_(2)particles in slags with C/A ratios of 1.8 and 3.8 as well as the melilite formed on the surface of CA_(2)particle.The formation of this layer during the dissolution process was identified as a hindrance,impeding the dissolution of CA_(2)particle.A valuable reference for designing or/and choosing the composition of top slag for clean steel production is provided,especially using calcium treatment during the secondary refining process.展开更多
Recently,Mueller matrix(MM)polarimetric imaging-assisted pathology detection methods are showing great potential in clinical diagnosis.However,since our human eyes cannot observe polarized light directly,it raises a n...Recently,Mueller matrix(MM)polarimetric imaging-assisted pathology detection methods are showing great potential in clinical diagnosis.However,since our human eyes cannot observe polarized light directly,it raises a notable challenge for interpreting the measurement results by pathologists who have limited familiarity with polarization images.One feasible approach is to combine MM polarimetric imaging with virtual staining techniques to generate standardized stained images,inheriting the advantages of information-abundant MM polarimetric imaging.In this study,we develop a model using unpaired MM polarimetric images and bright-field images for generating standard hematoxylin and eosin(H&E)stained tissue images.Compared with the existing polarization virtual staining techniques primarily based on the model training with paired images,the proposed Cycle-Consistent Generative Adversarial Networks(CycleGAN)-based model simplifies data acquisition and data preprocessing to a great extent.The outcomes demonstrate the feasibility of training CycleGAN with unpaired polarization images and their corresponding bright-field images as a viable approach,which provides an intuitive manner for pathologists for future polarization-assisted digital pathology.展开更多
Analysis of the energy balance of various parts during the basic oxygen furnace(BOF)steelmaking is of vital importance for revealing the blowing characteristics of the swirl-type oxygen lance.The energy transfer behav...Analysis of the energy balance of various parts during the basic oxygen furnace(BOF)steelmaking is of vital importance for revealing the blowing characteristics of the swirl-type oxygen lance.The energy transfer behavior between the oxygen jet and the molten bath in the top-blowing steelmaking process was investigated using the volume of fluid method.The energy of the reflected jet and the slag was introduced,and the energy balance model of the BOF converter was modified.The influences of lance height and operation pressure on energy transfer were analyzed.Compared with the traditional oxygen lance,the energy of reflected jet,splashing,and cavity formation of the swirl-type oxygen lance was decreased.However,the energy of jet attenuation,slag,and molten steel increased.The energy proportion of the reflected jet was about 8%,while the energy of slag was 15%of molten steel.The maximum energy was transferred from the jet to the slag and molten steel at H=40de(H is lance height and de is outlet diameter).When the operation pressure increased from 0.8P0 to 1.2P0(P0 is the designed pressure),the energy of slag and molten steel was increased by 33%and 25.9%,respectively.展开更多
Thermal runaway(TR)in lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)involves a complicated multiphysics process with potentially catastrophic consequences,highlighting the importance of investigating effective prevention strategies.This...Thermal runaway(TR)in lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)involves a complicated multiphysics process with potentially catastrophic consequences,highlighting the importance of investigating effective prevention strategies.This study employs a lumped model integrating electrochemical and decomposition reaction kinetics to predict the evolution of the TR of LIBs triggered by axial nail penetration,validated by experimental tests.A computational fluid dynamics(CFD)-based turbulent flow model is further employed to simulate the thermal runaway propagation(TRP)behavior induced by high-temperature gases within the battery module.A parameterized analysis based on numerical simulation is conducted to quantify the impact of thermal insulation material properties on thermal diffusion and heat accumulation within the module.The results indicate that damage to the battery vent significantly increases the risk of sidewall rupture during TR.The incorporation of thermal barriers is essential in the thermal design of battery modules to prevent heat transfer via convection from the thermal exhaust caused by sidewall rupture to adjacent cells.In addition,a reduction in the thermal diffusivity of the thermal barrier material is required to minimize thermal exchange between battery cells.By adopting insulating materials with thermal diffusivity lower than 0.3 mm^(2)/s,the TRP of batteries can be mitigated under non-enclosed conditions.These findings contribute to improved battery safety and inform the development of more effective thermal protection measures and safety standards.展开更多
This study investigates the combustion characteristics of reactive aluminium alloys in combination with fluoropolymer oxidizers. Aluminium-magnesium(Al-Mg) and aluminium-titanium(Al-Ti) alloys were selected as metalli...This study investigates the combustion characteristics of reactive aluminium alloys in combination with fluoropolymer oxidizers. Aluminium-magnesium(Al-Mg) and aluminium-titanium(Al-Ti) alloys were selected as metallic fuels, while polyvinylidene fluoride(PVDF) was employed as the oxidizer. Composite samples were prepared using two methods: electrostatic spraying(ES) and physical mixing(PM). The ES method yielded samples with a PVDF-coated structure, whereas the PM method produced simple mixtures. The samples and their combustion products were characterized using scanning electron microscopy(SEM), X-ray diffraction(XRD), combustion experiments, and thermal analysis. The results indicate that compared to the PM samples, the ES-coated samples exhibited more effective dispersion of metallic particles, reduced particle agglomeration, increased combustion heat release temperature, decreased maximum flame area and height, and mitigated or eliminated explosive or micro-explosive phenomena during combustion, thereby achieving stable combustion. Additionally, the ES samples demonstrated a significant reduction in the particle size of condensed-phase products after combustion, alleviated sintering and agglomeration, decreased the formation of metal oxides, and minimized residual metallic fuel, allowing for the full release of combustion heat. Thermal analysis revealed that the coating structure of the ES samples lowered the activation energy for the reaction between the metallic fuel and PVDF, thereby enhancing the chemical reactivity.展开更多
DRIVEN by advancements in artificial intelligence technologies such as deep learning,core intelligent driving technologies like advanced driver assistance systems(ADAS)have made significant advances.Some advanced ADAS...DRIVEN by advancements in artificial intelligence technologies such as deep learning,core intelligent driving technologies like advanced driver assistance systems(ADAS)have made significant advances.Some advanced ADAS systems,particularly in highway scenarios,have reached or even surpassed human drivers in terms of precision and reliability[1].This mainstream development path is based on a replacement paradigm,whose central goal is to relieve human drivers of monotonous,repetitive tasks such as highway commuting,maximizing traffic efficiency and safety[2].This paradigm aims to replace error-prone human operators with a tireless,consistent machine intelligence.展开更多
Cleanliness control of advanced steels is of vital importance for quality control of the products.In order to understand and control the inclusion removal during refining process in molten steel,its motion behaviors a...Cleanliness control of advanced steels is of vital importance for quality control of the products.In order to understand and control the inclusion removal during refining process in molten steel,its motion behaviors at the multiple steel/gas/slag interfaces have attracted the attention much of metallurgical community.The recent development of the agglomeration of non-metallic inclusions at the steel/Ar and steel/slag interfaces has been summarized,and both the experimental as well as theoretical works have been surveyed.In terms of in situ observation of high-temperature interfacial phenomena in the molten steel,researchers utilized high-temperature confocal laser scanning microscopy to observe the movement of more types of inclusions at the interface,i.e.,the investigated inclusion is no longer limited to Al_(2)O_(3)-based inclusions but moves forward to rare earth oxides,MgO-based oxides,etc.In terms of theoretical models,especially the model of inclusions at the steel/slag interface,the recent development has overcome the limitations of the assumptions of Kralchevsky-Paunov model and verified the possible errors caused by the model assumptions by combining the water model and the physical model.Last but not least,the future work in this topic has been suggested,which could be in combination of thermal physical properties of steels and slag,as well as utilize the artificial intelligence-based methodology to implement a comprehensive inclusion motion behaviors during a comprehensive metallurgical process.展开更多
Selective oxidation of amines to imines through electrocatalysis is an attractive and efficient way for the chemical industry to produce nitrile compounds,but it is limited by the difficulty of designing efficient cat...Selective oxidation of amines to imines through electrocatalysis is an attractive and efficient way for the chemical industry to produce nitrile compounds,but it is limited by the difficulty of designing efficient catalysts and lack of understanding the mechanism of catalysis.Herein,we demonstrate a novel strategy by generation of oxyhydroxide layers on two-dimensional iron-doped layered nickel phosphorus trisulfides(Ni1-xFexPS_(3))during the oxidation of benzylamine(BA).In-depth structural and surface chemical characterizations during the electrocatalytic process combined with theoretical calculations reveal that Ni(1-x)FexPS_(3) undergoes surface reconstruction under alkaline conditions to form the metal oxyhydroxide/phosphorus trichalcogenide(NiFeOOH/Ni1-xFexPS_(3))heterostructure.Interestingly,the generated heterointerface facilitates BA oxidation with a low onset potential of 1.39 V and Faradaic efficiency of 53%for benzonitrile(BN)synthesis.Theoretical calculations further indicate that the as-formed NiFeOOH/Ni1-xFexPS_(3) heterostructure could offer optimum free energy for BA adsorption and BN desorption,resulting in promising BN synthesis.展开更多
Soft robots have partially or entirely provided versatile opportunities for issues or roles that cannot be addressed by conventional machine robots,although most studies are limited to designs,controls,or physical/mec...Soft robots have partially or entirely provided versatile opportunities for issues or roles that cannot be addressed by conventional machine robots,although most studies are limited to designs,controls,or physical/mechanical motions.Here,we present a transformable,reconfigurable robotic platform created by the integration of magnetically responsive soft composite matrices with deformable multifunctional electronics.Magnetic compounds engineered to undergo phase transition at a low temperature can readily achieve reversible magnetization and conduct various changes of motions and shapes.Thin and flexible electronic system designed with mechanical dynamics does not interfere with movements of the soft electronic robot,and the performances of wireless circuit,sensors,and devices are independent of a variety of activities,all of which are verified by theoretical studies.Demonstration of navigations and electronic operations in an artificial track highlights the potential of the integrated soft robot for on-demand,environments-responsive movements/metamorphoses,and optoelectrical detection and stimulation.Further improvements to a miniaturized,sophisticated system with material options enable in situ monitoring and treatment in envisioned areas such as biomedical implants.展开更多
Perinatal hypoxic-ischemic-encephalopathy significantly contributes to neonatal death and life-long disability such as cerebral palsy. Advances in signal processing and machine learning have provided the research comm...Perinatal hypoxic-ischemic-encephalopathy significantly contributes to neonatal death and life-long disability such as cerebral palsy. Advances in signal processing and machine learning have provided the research community with an opportunity to develop automated real-time identification techniques to detect the signs of hypoxic-ischemic-encephalopathy in larger electroencephalography/amplitude-integrated electroencephalography data sets more easily. This review details the recent achievements, performed by a number of prominent research groups across the world, in the automatic identification and classification of hypoxic-ischemic epileptiform neonatal seizures using advanced signal processing and machine learning techniques. This review also addresses the clinical challenges that current automated techniques face in order to be fully utilized by clinicians, and highlights the importance of upgrading the current clinical bedside sampling frequencies to higher sampling rates in order to provide better hypoxic-ischemic biomarker detection frameworks. Additionally, the article highlights that current clinical automated epileptiform detection strategies for human neonates have been only concerned with seizure detection after the therapeutic latent phase of injury. Whereas recent animal studies have demonstrated that the latent phase of opportunity is critically important for early diagnosis of hypoxic-ischemic-encephalopathy electroencephalography biomarkers and although difficult, detection strategies could utilize biomarkers in the latent phase to also predict the onset of future seizures.展开更多
基金supported by Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)funded by the Ministry of Education(2021R1A6A1A10044950).
文摘The thermal conductivity of nanofluids is an important property that influences the heat transfer capabilities of nanofluids.Researchers rely on experimental investigations to explore nanofluid properties,as it is a necessary step before their practical application.As these investigations are time and resource-consuming undertakings,an effective prediction model can significantly improve the efficiency of research operations.In this work,an Artificial Neural Network(ANN)model is developed to predict the thermal conductivity of metal oxide water-based nanofluid.For this,a comprehensive set of 691 data points was collected from the literature.This dataset is split into training(70%),validation(15%),and testing(15%)and used to train the ANN model.The developed model is a backpropagation artificial neural network with a 4–12–1 architecture.The performance of the developed model shows high accuracy with R values above 0.90 and rapid convergence.It shows that the developed ANN model accurately predicts the thermal conductivity of nanofluids.
基金the fundamental Research Funds for the central Universities(x2wjD2240360)for the funding supportMeanwhile,Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council(EPSRC,EP/V027433/3)+2 种基金UK Research and Innovation(UKRI)under the UK government’s Horizon Europe funding(101077226,EP/Y008707/1)Faraday Institution(EP/S003053/1)Degradation project(FIRG001),Royal Society(IEC\NSFC\233361),QUB Agility Fund and Wright Technology and Research Centre(W-Tech,R5240MEE)Funding from UK aid from the UK Government through the Faraday Institution and the Transforming Energy Access Programme(Grant number FIRG050-Device engineering of Zn-based hybrid micro-flow batteries and by-product H2 collection for Emerging Economies)。
文摘Aqueous zinc metal batteries(AZMBs)face significant challenges in achieving reversibility and cycling stability,primarily due to hydrogen evolution reactions(HER)and zinc dendrite growth.In this study,by employing carefully designed cells that approximate the structural characteristics of practical batteries,we revisit this widely held view through in-operando X-ray radiography to examine zinc dendrite formation and HER under nearpractical operating conditions.While conventional understanding emphasizes the severity of these processes,our findings suggest that zinc dendrites and HER are noticeably less pronounced in dense,real-operation configurations compared to modified cells,possibly due to a more uniform electric field and the suppression of triple-phase boundaries.This study indicates that other components,such as degradation at the cathode current collector interface and configuration mismatches within the full cell,may also represent important barriers to the practical application of AZMBs,particularly during the early stages of electrodeposition.
基金support by Key Research and Development Projects of Zhejiang Province(Grant No.2017C01054)National Key Research and Development Program of China(2018YFA0703000)+1 种基金Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51875518,51821093)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant Nos.2019XZZX003-02,2019FZA4002).
文摘Recently,Kelly and colleagues[1],inspired by computed tomography(CT),report a“volumetric additive manufacturing”technology via a computed axial lithography(CAL)approach.A related US patent application[2]has also been filed.The cumulative light exposure solidifies the material in the target area,while the other area remains uncured,resulting in only specific points in the designed 3D objects being printed.This technology significantly improves the capability of the digital light processing(DLP)technique.Meanwhile,the lithography approach based on a similar algorithm was already proposed by Xiang Wu in a patent(application No.PCT/CN2016/080097)in 2016[3].
基金financial support provided by the NORPART-2021/10355 project,funded by the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills(HK-Dir)。
文摘The scarcity and high cost of lithium resources drive the search for sustainable alternatives,positioning potassium-ion batteries(KIBs)as promising energy storage solutions due to the natural abundance and advantageous electrochemical properties of the potassium.This study investigates the enhancement of KIB anodes through phase transformation and electronic structure engineering of monolayer 1T-MoS_(2),achieved via doping with highly electronegative non-metal elements:carbon(C),nitrogen(N),oxygen(O),and fluorine(F).Density functional theory(DFT)simulations reveal that electronegative atom doping enhances phase stability,structural robustness,and thermal resilience,which are key properties for highperformance KIB anodes.Among the doped configurations,F and N-doped 1T-MoS_(2)(MoS_(2-)F and MoS_(2)-N)exhibit superior electrochemical performance,showing optimal adsorption energies and significantly improved electronic conductivity,attributable to favorable charge redistribution and increased active potassium adsorption sites.Specifically,MoS_(2)-F and MoS_(2)-N achieve the highest specific capacities of339.65 and 339.17 mAh/g,respectively,while maintaining stability within an ideal open circuit voltage range,outperforming undoped MoS_(2).This work undersco res the potential of electronegative atom doping in 1T-MoS_(2)to enable sustainable,high-capacity energy storage solutions,offering key advancements in the electrochemical and structural properties of KIB anodes.
文摘Traditional fossil fuels powerplants and their supply logistics are easy targets compared to renewables–therefore renewable energy is paramount to securing energy resilience.While wind farms exhibit vulnerabilities,they provide a great measure of power generation distribution across a vast area.This paper analyses the problems of ensuring the security of wind power plants(both onshore and offshore)in relation to military threats-missile and aviation strikes,sabotage or cyber-attacks.The article is based on the study of cases of damage to wind power plants,an analysis of their vulnerable points,and computer modelling using the AQWA diffraction motion response analysis program.The research has shown that wind power plants have some vulnerable points.Onshore installations being structurally more resistant to potential military strikes,and their cables are already hidden underground.Offshore turbines,particularly floating,exhibit more Particularly floating wind turbines’mooring lines and cables already often fail naturally,making them easy targets for sabotage.The cost of currently available risk mitigation measures ranges from 6.71% of total wind farm cost for land-based turbines to 12.72% for a floating wind farm.Additional technological and organisational measures should be implemented to increase the resilience of wind power systems in times of war.These solutions must be cost-effective to justify their deployment in times of peace.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51874068 and 52074062)the Open Funds from the Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education on Safe Mining of Deep Metal Mines,Northeastern University,China(No.DM2023B03).
文摘During rock drilling and blasting activities,stemming blast holes is to prevent high-pressure explosive gases from the holes,thereby enhancing the overall blasting effectiveness.Hence,it is imperative to investigate the dynamic mechanical properties of the stem-ming materials.In this study,impact compression tests were conducted on self-swelling cartridges(SSCs)using a split Hopkinson pres-sure bar(SHPB),aiming to evaluate dynamic performances across strain rate range of 20 to 65 s^(−1).Test results indicate that the dynamic compressive strength of SSCs exhibits the following trends:it increases with increasing density of SSC,decreases with an increase in insertion gap,and follows an initial rise and subsequent fall trend with an increase in water absorption.The order of significance among these factors is density>water absorption>insertion gaps.SSCs exhibit a pronounced strain-rate strengthening dependence in dynamic compressive strength.Furthermore,both the compressive peak stress and peak strain of SSCs follow a well-defined quadratic upward trend with increasing strain rates.As the strain rate increases,the degree of fragmentation,absorbed energy,and dynamic increase factor exhibit an upward trend.Model experimental results indicate that,compared to cementitious stemming materials,SSCs can prolong the duration of gas explosion action.Therefore,SSCs are more suitable for high strain-rate applications such as blasting stemming and rock burst control.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U21A20399 and 52274407)Liaoning Province Applied Basic Research Program(No.2022JH2/101300212).
文摘In this work,we aim to develop a novel post-treatment process combining cryogenic and pulsed electric field treatment to enhance WC-Co cemented carbides.The results show a 15.62%increase in hardness from 1831.38 to 2117.38 HV30,a 9.60%rise in fracture toughness from 9.06 to 9.93 MPa·m^(1/2),while the friction coefficient decreases from 0.63 to 0.47.Through the residual stress evolution,WC orientation change and the martensitic transformation of Co,and the internal enhancement mechanism of cryogenic combined with pulsed electric field treatment are revealed.The electron wind generated by the pulsed electric field can efficiently reduce the residual stress induced by cryogenic process.The evolution of residual stress promotes the base slip of WC,increasing the degree of{0001}orientation.In addition,the degree of martensitic transformation of Co intensifies,with the hcp-Co/fcc-Co ratio rising from 0.41%to 17.86%.The enhanced WC{0001}orientation and increased hcp-Co content contribute to significant improvements in hardness and wear resistance.This work provides a novel efficient enhancement strategy for ceramics and alloys,with the potential to be a mainstream strengthening method in the future.
基金Project(2022YFC2903801) supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of ChinaProjects(52374117, 52274115) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China。
文摘This study is to determine the support mechanism of pre-stressed expandable props for the stope roof in room- and-pillar mining, which is crucial for maintaining stability and preventing roof collapse in mines. Utilizing an engineering case from a gold mine in Dandong, China, a laboratory-based similar test is conducted to extract the actual roof characteristic curve. This test continues until the mining stope collapses due to a U-shaped failure. Concurrently, a semi-theoretical method for obtaining the roof characteristic curve is proposed and verified against the actual curve. The semi-theoretical method calculated that the support force and vertical displacement at the demarcation point between the elastic and plastic zones of the roof characteristic curve are 5.0 MPa and 8.20 mm, respectively, corroborating well with the laboratory-based similar test results of 0.22 MPa and 0.730 mm. The weakening factor for the plastic zone in the roof characteristic curve was semi-theoretically estimated to be 0.75. The intersection between the actual roof characteristic curve and the support characteristic curves of expandable props, natural pillars, and concrete props indicates that the expandable prop is the most effective “yielding support” for the stope roof in room-and-pillar mining. That is, the deformation and failure of the stope roof can be effectively controlled with proper release of roof stress. This study provides practical insights for optimizing support strategies in room-and-pillar mining, enhancing the safety and efficiency of mining operations.
基金the Association SSF Strategic Mobility Grant(No.SM22-0039)theÅForsk Foundation(No.23-540)for supporting the research regarding inclusion engineering.
文摘High-temperature confocal scanning laser microscopy(HT-CSLM)is a potent methodology for investigating various phenomena in the field of metallurgy.Initially applied to the observation of solid phase transformations and solidification,this method has gained traction in the field of non-metallic inclusion in steels in recent years.An overview of the experimental capabilities of HT-CSLM and the most important results of recent investigations regarding the topics of clean steel production are provided.It includes the formation of intragranular acicular ferrite(IAF)from the surface of non-metallic inclusions during the continuous cooling and heat treatment,which can be especially beneficial in the toughness of heat-affected zones of welded pieces.Furthermore,the investigation of agglomeration mechanisms of non-metallic inclusions(NMIs)in liquid steel is discussed to improve the insight into attraction forces between particles and clogging phenomena during continuous casting.Also,the dissolution of NMIs in various steelmaking slags can be observed by HT-CSLM to compare dissolution rates and mechanisms of NMI,where significant influences of temperature and chemical composition of the slag were shown.Last but not least,the experimental work regarding the interface between steel and slag is discussed,where novel techniques are currently being developed.A comprehensive summary of experimental techniques using HT-CSLM equipment to investigate different interactions of NMIs with steel and slag phases is compiled.
基金supported by the Australian Research Council(LE150100058)the Open Research Fund of State Key Laboratory of Geomechanics and Geotechnical Engineering(Z020002)State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and Control.The specimens were scanned at the Imaging and Medical beamline(IMBL)under the Australian Synchrotron projects(NO:M15862 and M14428).
文摘Tensile cracking is a predominant mode of failure in rocks within underground resource excavation and engineering structures,where rocks are frequently subjected to dynamic disturbances while simultaneously experiencing in-situ stresses.This paper proposes a new dynamic split tension setup utilising a cubic specimen to investigate the dynamic behaviour of rocks across various tensile strain rates and confining pressures.The objective is to extend the applicability of the triaxial Hopkinson bar in studying dynamic behaviour of geomaterials.For comparison,the dynamic Brazilian disc(BD)tests were performed using three rock types(e.g.,sandstone,granite and marble)under different strain rates ranging from 10^(−3)∼10^(2) s^(−1).Besides,the Digital Image Correlation(DIC)technique was adopted to measure full-field real-time tensile strain of rocks and demonstrated that tensile crack initiated at the middle part and split the specimen into two similar halves.Effects of specimen size,geometry,loading rate as well as the confining pressure are investigated in detail.The dynamic fracture behaviours,including dynamic tensile strength,tensile strain,time to fracture and dynamic increase factor(DIF),were characterised for the rocks.It is found that dynamic tensile strength of rock minimal dependence on size and geometry but is significantly influenced by loading rate and confinement.It exhibited a linear increase with strain rate(10^(0)∼10^(2) s^(−1))and demonstrated a nonlinear growth with lateral confinement from 0 to 15 MPa.The nonlinear dependency on confinement can be attributed to the restriction imposed on the opening and propagation of tensile cracks due to the presence of confinement.These findings enhance our understanding of the safety aspects associated with underground rock excavations,particularly in situations where considering in-situ stress is crucial for evaluating the dynamic tensile failure of rocks.
基金the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada(NSERC)for funding this researchThis research used a high temperature confocal laser scanning microscope-VL2000DX-SVF17SP funded by Canada Foundation for Innovation John Evans Leaders Fund(CFI JELF,Project Number:32826),a PANalytical X’Pert diffraction instrument located at the Centre for crystal growth,Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research,and a scanning electron microscope-JEOL 6610 located at the Canadian Centre for Electron Microscopy at McMaster University.W.Mu would like to acknowledge Swedish Iron and Steel Research Office(Jernkonteret),STINT and SSF for supporting the time for international collaboration research regarding clean steel.
文摘Dissolution kinetics of CaO·2Al_(2)O_(3)(CA_(2))particles in a synthetic CaO-Al_(2)O_(3)-SiO_(2)steelmaking slag system have been investigated using the high-temperature confocal laser scanning microscope.Effects of temperature(i.e.,1500,1550,and 1600℃)and slag composition on the dissolution time of CA_(2)particles are investigated,along with the time dependency of the projection area of the particle during the dissolution process.It is found that the dissolution rate was enhanced by either an increase in temperature or a decrease in slag viscosity.Moreover,a higher ratio of CaO/Al_(2)O_(3)(C/A)leads to an increased dissolution rate of CA_(2)particle at 1600℃.Thermodynamic calculations suggested the dissolution product,i.e.,melilite,formed on the surface of the CA_(2)particle during dissolution in slag with a C/A ratio of 3.8 at 1550℃.Scanning electron microscopy equipped with energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry analysis of as-quenched samples confirmed the dissolution path of CA_(2)particles in slags with C/A ratios of 1.8 and 3.8 as well as the melilite formed on the surface of CA_(2)particle.The formation of this layer during the dissolution process was identified as a hindrance,impeding the dissolution of CA_(2)particle.A valuable reference for designing or/and choosing the composition of top slag for clean steel production is provided,especially using calcium treatment during the secondary refining process.
基金Shenzhen Key Fundamental Research Project(No.JCYJ20210324120012035).
文摘Recently,Mueller matrix(MM)polarimetric imaging-assisted pathology detection methods are showing great potential in clinical diagnosis.However,since our human eyes cannot observe polarized light directly,it raises a notable challenge for interpreting the measurement results by pathologists who have limited familiarity with polarization images.One feasible approach is to combine MM polarimetric imaging with virtual staining techniques to generate standardized stained images,inheriting the advantages of information-abundant MM polarimetric imaging.In this study,we develop a model using unpaired MM polarimetric images and bright-field images for generating standard hematoxylin and eosin(H&E)stained tissue images.Compared with the existing polarization virtual staining techniques primarily based on the model training with paired images,the proposed Cycle-Consistent Generative Adversarial Networks(CycleGAN)-based model simplifies data acquisition and data preprocessing to a great extent.The outcomes demonstrate the feasibility of training CycleGAN with unpaired polarization images and their corresponding bright-field images as a viable approach,which provides an intuitive manner for pathologists for future polarization-assisted digital pathology.
基金financially supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province,China(Grant No.2024-BS-219)the Education Department Project of Liaoning Province(JYTMS20230932)+3 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U20A20272)the Department of Science&Technology of Liaoning Province(Grant No.2022JH2/101300079)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Liaoning Universities(LJ212410146002)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC52074151).
文摘Analysis of the energy balance of various parts during the basic oxygen furnace(BOF)steelmaking is of vital importance for revealing the blowing characteristics of the swirl-type oxygen lance.The energy transfer behavior between the oxygen jet and the molten bath in the top-blowing steelmaking process was investigated using the volume of fluid method.The energy of the reflected jet and the slag was introduced,and the energy balance model of the BOF converter was modified.The influences of lance height and operation pressure on energy transfer were analyzed.Compared with the traditional oxygen lance,the energy of reflected jet,splashing,and cavity formation of the swirl-type oxygen lance was decreased.However,the energy of jet attenuation,slag,and molten steel increased.The energy proportion of the reflected jet was about 8%,while the energy of slag was 15%of molten steel.The maximum energy was transferred from the jet to the slag and molten steel at H=40de(H is lance height and de is outlet diameter).When the operation pressure increased from 0.8P0 to 1.2P0(P0 is the designed pressure),the energy of slag and molten steel was increased by 33%and 25.9%,respectively.
基金the Faraday Institution’s SafeBatt(https://www.safebatt.ac.uk/)project[grant numbers:EP/S003053/1,FIRG061]DSIT and the Royal Academy of Engineering,under the Chair in Emerging Technologies Scheme(CiET1718/59)。
文摘Thermal runaway(TR)in lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)involves a complicated multiphysics process with potentially catastrophic consequences,highlighting the importance of investigating effective prevention strategies.This study employs a lumped model integrating electrochemical and decomposition reaction kinetics to predict the evolution of the TR of LIBs triggered by axial nail penetration,validated by experimental tests.A computational fluid dynamics(CFD)-based turbulent flow model is further employed to simulate the thermal runaway propagation(TRP)behavior induced by high-temperature gases within the battery module.A parameterized analysis based on numerical simulation is conducted to quantify the impact of thermal insulation material properties on thermal diffusion and heat accumulation within the module.The results indicate that damage to the battery vent significantly increases the risk of sidewall rupture during TR.The incorporation of thermal barriers is essential in the thermal design of battery modules to prevent heat transfer via convection from the thermal exhaust caused by sidewall rupture to adjacent cells.In addition,a reduction in the thermal diffusivity of the thermal barrier material is required to minimize thermal exchange between battery cells.By adopting insulating materials with thermal diffusivity lower than 0.3 mm^(2)/s,the TRP of batteries can be mitigated under non-enclosed conditions.These findings contribute to improved battery safety and inform the development of more effective thermal protection measures and safety standards.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC,Grant Nos.52176114 and 52306145)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (Grant No.BK20230929)+2 种基金China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (Grant No.2024M764222)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (Grant No.30924010505)Jiangsu Funding Program for Excellent Postdoctoral Talent。
文摘This study investigates the combustion characteristics of reactive aluminium alloys in combination with fluoropolymer oxidizers. Aluminium-magnesium(Al-Mg) and aluminium-titanium(Al-Ti) alloys were selected as metallic fuels, while polyvinylidene fluoride(PVDF) was employed as the oxidizer. Composite samples were prepared using two methods: electrostatic spraying(ES) and physical mixing(PM). The ES method yielded samples with a PVDF-coated structure, whereas the PM method produced simple mixtures. The samples and their combustion products were characterized using scanning electron microscopy(SEM), X-ray diffraction(XRD), combustion experiments, and thermal analysis. The results indicate that compared to the PM samples, the ES-coated samples exhibited more effective dispersion of metallic particles, reduced particle agglomeration, increased combustion heat release temperature, decreased maximum flame area and height, and mitigated or eliminated explosive or micro-explosive phenomena during combustion, thereby achieving stable combustion. Additionally, the ES samples demonstrated a significant reduction in the particle size of condensed-phase products after combustion, alleviated sintering and agglomeration, decreased the formation of metal oxides, and minimized residual metallic fuel, allowing for the full release of combustion heat. Thermal analysis revealed that the coating structure of the ES samples lowered the activation energy for the reaction between the metallic fuel and PVDF, thereby enhancing the chemical reactivity.
基金supported in part by the Science and Technology Development Fund,Macao Special Administrative Region(SAR)(0145/2023/RIA3)in part by the DeSciCPI Project from the Obuda University,Hungary.
文摘DRIVEN by advancements in artificial intelligence technologies such as deep learning,core intelligent driving technologies like advanced driver assistance systems(ADAS)have made significant advances.Some advanced ADAS systems,particularly in highway scenarios,have reached or even surpassed human drivers in terms of precision and reliability[1].This mainstream development path is based on a replacement paradigm,whose central goal is to relieve human drivers of monotonous,repetitive tasks such as highway commuting,maximizing traffic efficiency and safety[2].This paradigm aims to replace error-prone human operators with a tireless,consistent machine intelligence.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52074179)for the financial supportNational Key Research and Development Program of China(2024YFB3713705)is also acknowledged.
文摘Cleanliness control of advanced steels is of vital importance for quality control of the products.In order to understand and control the inclusion removal during refining process in molten steel,its motion behaviors at the multiple steel/gas/slag interfaces have attracted the attention much of metallurgical community.The recent development of the agglomeration of non-metallic inclusions at the steel/Ar and steel/slag interfaces has been summarized,and both the experimental as well as theoretical works have been surveyed.In terms of in situ observation of high-temperature interfacial phenomena in the molten steel,researchers utilized high-temperature confocal laser scanning microscopy to observe the movement of more types of inclusions at the interface,i.e.,the investigated inclusion is no longer limited to Al_(2)O_(3)-based inclusions but moves forward to rare earth oxides,MgO-based oxides,etc.In terms of theoretical models,especially the model of inclusions at the steel/slag interface,the recent development has overcome the limitations of the assumptions of Kralchevsky-Paunov model and verified the possible errors caused by the model assumptions by combining the water model and the physical model.Last but not least,the future work in this topic has been suggested,which could be in combination of thermal physical properties of steels and slag,as well as utilize the artificial intelligence-based methodology to implement a comprehensive inclusion motion behaviors during a comprehensive metallurgical process.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Number:22179029Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,Grant/Award Number:buctrc202324+2 种基金Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by BAST,Grant/Award Number:BYESS2023093Ministero dell'Istruzione,dell'Universitàe della Ricerca,Grant/Award Number:2022FNL89YKempestiftelserna。
文摘Selective oxidation of amines to imines through electrocatalysis is an attractive and efficient way for the chemical industry to produce nitrile compounds,but it is limited by the difficulty of designing efficient catalysts and lack of understanding the mechanism of catalysis.Herein,we demonstrate a novel strategy by generation of oxyhydroxide layers on two-dimensional iron-doped layered nickel phosphorus trisulfides(Ni1-xFexPS_(3))during the oxidation of benzylamine(BA).In-depth structural and surface chemical characterizations during the electrocatalytic process combined with theoretical calculations reveal that Ni(1-x)FexPS_(3) undergoes surface reconstruction under alkaline conditions to form the metal oxyhydroxide/phosphorus trichalcogenide(NiFeOOH/Ni1-xFexPS_(3))heterostructure.Interestingly,the generated heterointerface facilitates BA oxidation with a low onset potential of 1.39 V and Faradaic efficiency of 53%for benzonitrile(BN)synthesis.Theoretical calculations further indicate that the as-formed NiFeOOH/Ni1-xFexPS_(3) heterostructure could offer optimum free energy for BA adsorption and BN desorption,resulting in promising BN synthesis.
基金supported by the Korea Institute of Science and Technology(KIST)Institutional Program(Project No.2E32501-23-106)the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grant funded by the Korea government(the Ministry of Science,ICT,MSIT)(RS-2022-00165524)+2 种基金the development of technologies for electroceuticals of National Research Foundation(NRF)funded by the Korean government(MSIT)(RS-2023-00220534)ICT Creative Consilience program through the Institute of Information&Communications Technology Planning&Evaluation(IITP)grant funded by the Korea government(MSIT)(IITP-2024-2020-0-01819)Start up Pioneering in Research and Innovation(SPRINT)through the Commercialization Promotion Agency for R&D Outcomes(COMPA)grant funded by the Korea government(Ministry of Science and ICT)(1711198921).
文摘Soft robots have partially or entirely provided versatile opportunities for issues or roles that cannot be addressed by conventional machine robots,although most studies are limited to designs,controls,or physical/mechanical motions.Here,we present a transformable,reconfigurable robotic platform created by the integration of magnetically responsive soft composite matrices with deformable multifunctional electronics.Magnetic compounds engineered to undergo phase transition at a low temperature can readily achieve reversible magnetization and conduct various changes of motions and shapes.Thin and flexible electronic system designed with mechanical dynamics does not interfere with movements of the soft electronic robot,and the performances of wireless circuit,sensors,and devices are independent of a variety of activities,all of which are verified by theoretical studies.Demonstration of navigations and electronic operations in an artificial track highlights the potential of the integrated soft robot for on-demand,environments-responsive movements/metamorphoses,and optoelectrical detection and stimulation.Further improvements to a miniaturized,sophisticated system with material options enable in situ monitoring and treatment in envisioned areas such as biomedical implants.
基金supported by the Auckland Medical Research Foundation,No.1117017(to CPU)
文摘Perinatal hypoxic-ischemic-encephalopathy significantly contributes to neonatal death and life-long disability such as cerebral palsy. Advances in signal processing and machine learning have provided the research community with an opportunity to develop automated real-time identification techniques to detect the signs of hypoxic-ischemic-encephalopathy in larger electroencephalography/amplitude-integrated electroencephalography data sets more easily. This review details the recent achievements, performed by a number of prominent research groups across the world, in the automatic identification and classification of hypoxic-ischemic epileptiform neonatal seizures using advanced signal processing and machine learning techniques. This review also addresses the clinical challenges that current automated techniques face in order to be fully utilized by clinicians, and highlights the importance of upgrading the current clinical bedside sampling frequencies to higher sampling rates in order to provide better hypoxic-ischemic biomarker detection frameworks. Additionally, the article highlights that current clinical automated epileptiform detection strategies for human neonates have been only concerned with seizure detection after the therapeutic latent phase of injury. Whereas recent animal studies have demonstrated that the latent phase of opportunity is critically important for early diagnosis of hypoxic-ischemic-encephalopathy electroencephalography biomarkers and although difficult, detection strategies could utilize biomarkers in the latent phase to also predict the onset of future seizures.
