Recent engineering applications increasingly adopt smart materials,whose mechanical responses are sensitive to magnetic and electric fields.In this context,new and computationally efficient modeling strategies are ess...Recent engineering applications increasingly adopt smart materials,whose mechanical responses are sensitive to magnetic and electric fields.In this context,new and computationally efficient modeling strategies are essential to predict the multiphysic behavior of advanced structures accurately.Therefore,the manuscript presents a higher-order formulation for the static analysis of laminated anisotropic magneto-electro-elastic doubly-curved shell structures.The fundamental relations account for the full coupling between the electric field,magnetic field,and mechanical elasticity.The configuration variables are expanded along the thickness direction using a generalized formulation based on the Equivalent Layer-Wise approach.Higher-order polynomials are selected,allowing for the assessment of prescribed values of the configuration variables at the top and bottom sides of solids.In addition,an effective strategy is provided for modeling general surface distributions of mechanical pressures and electromagnetic external fluxes.The model is based on a continuum-based formulation which employs an analytical homogenization of the multifield material properties,based on Mori&Tanaka approach,of a magneto-electro-elastic composite material obtained from a piezoelectric and a piezomagnetic phase,with coupled magneto-electro-elastic effects.A semi-analytical Navier solution is applied to the fundamental equations,and an efficient post-processing equilibrium-based procedure is here used,based on the numerical assessment with the Generalized Differential Quadrature(GDQ)method,to recover the response of three-dimensional shells.The formulation is validated through various examples,investigating the multifield response of panels of different curvatures and lamination schemes.An efficient homogenization procedure,based on the Mori&Tanaka approach,is employed to obtain the three-dimensional constitutive relation of magneto-electro-elastic materials.Each model is validated against three-dimensional finite-element simulations,as developed in commercial codes.Furthermore,the full coupling effect between the electric and magnetic response is evaluated via a parametric investigation,with useful insights for design purposes of many engineering applications.The paper,thus,provides a formulation for the magneto-electro-elastic analysis of laminated structures,with a high computational efficiency,since it provides results with three-dimensional capabilities with a two-dimensional formulation.The adoption of higher-order theories,indeed,allows us to efficiently predict not only the mechanical response of the structure as happens in existing literature,but also the through-the-thickness distribution of electric and magnetic variables.A novel higher-order theory has been proposed in this work for the magneto-electro-elastic analysis of laminated shell structures with varying curvatures.This theory employs a generalized method to model the distribution of the displacement field components,electrostatic,and magneto-static potential,accounting for higher-order polynomials.The thickness functions have been defined to prescribe the arbitrary values of configuration variables at the top and bottom surfaces,even though the model is ESL-based.The fundamental governing equations have been derived in curvilinear principal coordinates,considering all coupling effects among different physical phenomena,including piezoelectric,piezomagnetic,and magneto-electric effects.A homogenization algorithm based on a Mori&Tanaka approach has been adopted to obtain the equivalent magneto-electro-mechanical properties of a two-phase transversely isotropic composite.In addition,an effective method has been adopted involving the external loads in terms of surface tractions,as well as the electric and magnetic fluxes.In the post-processing stage,a GDQ-based procedure provides the actual 3D response of a doubly-curved solid.The model has been validated through significant numerical examples,showing that the results of this semi-analytical theory align well with those obtained from 3D numerical models from commercial codes.In particular,the accuracy of the model has been verified for lamination schemes with soft layers and various curvatures under different loading conditions.Moreover,this formulation has been used to predict the effect of combined electric and magnetic loads on the mechanical response of panels with different curvatures and lamination schemes.As a consequence,this theory can be applied in engineering applications where the combined effect of electric and magnetic loads is crucial,thus facilitating their study and design.An existing limitation of this study is that the solution is that it is derived only for structures with uniform curvature,cross-ply lamination scheme,and simply supported boundary conditions.Furthermore,it requires that each lamina within the stacking sequence exhibits magneto-electro-elastic behavior.Therefore,at the present stage,it cannot be used for multifield analysis of classical composite structures with magneto-electric patches.A further enhancement of the research work could be the derivation of a solution employing a numerical technique,to overcome the limitations of the Navier method.In this way,the same theory may be adopted to predict the multifield response of structures with variable curvatures and thickness,as well as anisotropic materials and more complicated boundary conditions.Acknowledgement:The authors are grateful to the Department of Innovation Engineering of Univer-sity of Salento for the support.展开更多
This study presents a generalized two-dimensional model for evaluating the stationary hygro-thermo-mechanical response of laminated shell structures made of advanced materials.It introduces a generalized kinematic mod...This study presents a generalized two-dimensional model for evaluating the stationary hygro-thermo-mechanical response of laminated shell structures made of advanced materials.It introduces a generalized kinematic model,enabling the assessment of arbitrary values of temperature variation and mass concentration variation for the unvaried configuration at the top and bottom surfaces.This is achieved through the Equivalent Layer-Wise description of the unknown field variable using higher-order polynomials and zigzag functions.In addition,an elastic foundation is modeled utilizing the Winkler-Pasternak theory.The fundamental equations,derived from the total free energy of the system,are solved analytically using Navier’s method.Then,the Fourier-based generalized differential quadrature numerical method is adopted to efficiently recover the through-the-thickness distribution of secondary variables in agreement with the hygro-thermal loading conditions.The formulation is applied in some examples of investigation where the response of panels of different curvature and lamination schemes is evaluated under external hygro-thermal fluxes and prescribed values of temperature and moisture concentration.In addition,this study investigates the effect of the hygro-thermal coupling due to Dufour and Soret effect.The present formulation is verified to be a valuable tool for reducing computational effort and determining the effect on the mechanical response of laminated structures in a thermal and hygrometric environment.展开更多
This study conducts a thorough examination of honeycomb sandwich panels with a lattice core,adopting advanced computational techniques for their modeling.The research extends its analysis to investigate the natural fr...This study conducts a thorough examination of honeycomb sandwich panels with a lattice core,adopting advanced computational techniques for their modeling.The research extends its analysis to investigate the natural frequency behavior of sandwich panels,encompassing the comprehensive assessment of the entire panel structure.At its core,the research applies the Representative Volume Element(RVE)theory to establish the equivalent material properties,thereby enhancing the predictive capabilities of lattice structure simulations.Themethodology applies these properties in the core of infinite panels,which are modeled using double periodic boundary conditions to explore their natural frequencies.Expanding beyond mere material characterization,the study introduces a novel approach to defining the material within the panel cores.By incorporating alternate materials such as steel and AlSiC,and by strategically modifying their ratios,the research streamlines the process of material variation without resorting to repetitive 3D operations on the constituent cells.This optimizes not only the computational resources but also offers insights into the structural response under diverse material compositions.Furthermore,the investigation extends its scope to analyze the influence of curvature on the structural behavior of lattice structures.Panels are modeled with varying degrees of curvature,ranging from single to double curvatures,including cylindrical and spherical configurations,across a spectrum of radii.A rigorous analysis is performed to study the effect of curvature on the mechanical performance and stability of lattice structures,offering valuable insights for design optimization and structural engineering applications.By building upon the existing knowledge and introducing innovative methodologies,this study contributes to improving the understanding of lattice structures and their applicability in diverse engineering contexts.展开更多
In this work Gd/La@ZnO nanoflower photocatalyst was successfully synthesized by a co-precipitation method and applied for rhodamine B(Rh B)and tetracycline(TCN)degradation under direct sunlight irradiation.The doping ...In this work Gd/La@ZnO nanoflower photocatalyst was successfully synthesized by a co-precipitation method and applied for rhodamine B(Rh B)and tetracycline(TCN)degradation under direct sunlight irradiation.The doping of rare earth elements extends the optical absorption wavelength of ZnO from UV region(390 nm)to visible-light region(401 nm).In addition,the co-doped ZnO nanoflower exhibits a lower charge recombination efficiency which was confirmed by photoluminescence emission analysis.Moreover,the co-doped ZnO nanoflower exhibits the maximum degradation efficiency of 91%for Rh B and 74%for TCN under sunlight irradiation.The calculated synergistic index of co-doped ZnO is higher than that of the pure ZnO.Reactive radicals’production was confirmed by terephthalic acid(TA)and nitro-blue tetrazolium(NBT)tests.The holes and hydroxyl(·OH)radicals play the major role in degradation reaction and it was confirmed by scavenger’s test.Moreover,the recycling test confirms the stability of the photocatalyst.展开更多
In this manuscript,we report the hydrothermally prepared rGO/Gd@ZnO nanocomposite for the utilization of photocatalytic Rh B(rhodamine B)dye degradation.The required characterization techniques were carried out to ana...In this manuscript,we report the hydrothermally prepared rGO/Gd@ZnO nanocomposite for the utilization of photocatalytic Rh B(rhodamine B)dye degradation.The required characterization techniques were carried out to analyse the structural,morphological,chemical,environmental and optical behaviour of the prepared nanoparticles.Photocatalytic efficiency of the prepared nanoparticles was studied by Rh B dye degradation upon UV-Vis-light illumination which reveals that composite catalyst degrades the dye molecule about 91%after 40 min of irradiation.On comparing the higher degradation efficiency of the rGO/Gd@ZnO nanocomposite with that of ZnO and Gd doped ZnO,it reveals a greater reduction of charge carriers'recombination,higher visible-light utilization and higher adsorption efficiency.Elemental trapping experiment and recycling test were conducted to study the influence of active radicals for the degradation reaction and to know the stability of the prepared nanocomposite,respectively.Hence,this rGO supported Gd doped ZnO nanocomposite can provide a new path way in preparing a highly efficient photocatalyst for organic pollutant degradation at large.展开更多
The article proposes an Equivalent Single Layer(ESL)formulation for the linear static analysis of arbitrarily-shaped shell structures subjected to general surface loads and boundary conditions.A parametrization of the...The article proposes an Equivalent Single Layer(ESL)formulation for the linear static analysis of arbitrarily-shaped shell structures subjected to general surface loads and boundary conditions.A parametrization of the physical domain is provided by employing a set of curvilinear principal coordinates.The generalized blendingmethodology accounts for a distortion of the structure so that disparate geometries can be considered.Each layer of the stacking sequence has an arbitrary orientation and is modelled as a generally anisotropic continuum.In addition,re-entrant auxetic three-dimensional honeycomb cells with soft-core behaviour are considered in the model.The unknown variables are described employing a generalized displacement field and pre-determined through-the-thickness functions assessed in a unified formulation.Then,a weak assessment of the structural problem accounts for shape functions defined with an isogeometric approach starting fromthe computational grid.Ageneralizedmethodology has been proposed to define two-dimensional distributions of static surface loads.In the same way,boundary conditions with three-dimensional features are implemented along the shell edges employing linear springs.The fundamental relations are obtained from the stationary configuration of the total potential energy,and they are numerically tackled by employing the Generalized Differential Quadrature(GDQ)method,accounting for nonuniform computational grids.In the post-processing stage,an equilibrium-based recovery procedure allows the determination of the three-dimensional dispersion of the kinematic and static quantities.Some case studies have been presented,and a successful benchmark of different structural responses has been performed with respect to various refined theories.展开更多
In the presentmanuscript,a Layer-Wise(LW)generalizedmodel is proposed for the linear static analysis of doublycurved shells constrained with general boundary conditions under the influence of concentrated and surface ...In the presentmanuscript,a Layer-Wise(LW)generalizedmodel is proposed for the linear static analysis of doublycurved shells constrained with general boundary conditions under the influence of concentrated and surface loads.The unknown field variable is modelled employing polynomials of various orders,each of them defined within each layer of the structure.As a particular case of the LW model,an Equivalent Single Layer(ESL)formulation is derived too.Different approaches are outlined for the assessment of external forces,as well as for non-conventional constraints.The doubly-curved shell is composed by superimposed generally anisotropic laminae,each of them characterized by an arbitrary orientation.The fundamental governing equations are derived starting from an orthogonal set of principal coordinates.Furthermore,generalized blending functions account for the distortion of the physical domain.The implementation of the fundamental governing equations is performed bymeans of the Generalized Differential Quadrature(GDQ)method,whereas the numerical integrations are computed employing theGeneralized IntegralQuadrature(GIQ)method.In the post-processing phase,an effective procedure is adopted for the reconstruction of stress and strain through-the-thickness distributions based on the exact fulfillment of three-dimensional equilibrium equations.A series of systematic investigations are performed in which the static response of structures with various curvatures and lamination schemes,calculated by the present methodology,have been successfully compared to those ones obtained fromrefined finite element three-dimensional simulations.Even though the present LW approach accounts for a two-dimensional assessment of the structural problem,it is capable of well predicting the three-dimensional response of structures with different characteristics,taking into account a reduced computational cost and pretending to be a valid alternative to widespread numerical implementations.展开更多
A growing rock engineering activity in cold regions is facing the threat of freeze-thaw(FT)weathering,especially in high mountains where the sunny-shady slope effects strongly control the difference in weathering beha...A growing rock engineering activity in cold regions is facing the threat of freeze-thaw(FT)weathering,especially in high mountains where the sunny-shady slope effects strongly control the difference in weathering behavior of rocks.In this paper,an investigation of the degradation of petrophysical characteristics of sandstone specimens subjected to FT cycle tests to simulate the sunny-shady slope effects is presented.To this aim,non-destructive and repeatable testing techniques including weight,ultrasonic waves,and nuclear magnetic resonance methods on standard specimens were performed.For the sunny slope specimens,accompanied by the enlargement of small pores,100 FT cycles caused a significant decrease in P-wave velocity with an average of 23%,but a consistent rise of 0.18%in mass loss,34%in porosity,67%in pore geometrical mean radius,and a remarkable 14.5-fold increase in permeability.However,slight changes with some abnormal trends in physical parameters of the shady slope specimens were observed during FT cycling,which can be attributed to superficial granular disaggregation and pore throat obstruction.Thermal shocks enhance rock weathering on sunny slopes during FT cycles,while FT weathering on shady slopes is restricted to the small pores and the superficial cover.These two factors are primarily responsible for the differences in FT weathering intensity between sunny and shady slopes.The conclusions derived from the interpretation of the experimental results may provide theoretical guidance for the design of slope-failure prevention measures and the selection of transportation routes in cold mountainous regions.展开更多
The possibility of determining the integrity of a real structure subjected to non-invasive and non-destructive monitoring,such as that carried out by a series of accelerometers placed on the structure,is certainly a g...The possibility of determining the integrity of a real structure subjected to non-invasive and non-destructive monitoring,such as that carried out by a series of accelerometers placed on the structure,is certainly a goal of extreme and current interest.In the present work,the results obtained from the processing of experimental data of a real structure are shown.The analyzed structure is a lattice structure approximately 9 m high,monitored with 18 uniaxial accelerometers positioned in pairs on 9 different levels.The data used refer to continuous monitoring that lasted for a total of 1 year,during which minor damage was caused to the structure by alternatively removing some bracings and repositioning them in the structure.Two methodologies detecting damage based on decomposition techniques of the acquired data were used and tested,as well as a methodology combining the two techniques.The results obtained are extremely interesting,as all the minor damage caused to the structure was identified by the processing methods used,based solely on the monitored data and without any knowledge of the real structure being analyzed.The results use 15 acquisitions in environmental conditions lasting 10 min each,a reasonable amount of time to get immediate feedback on possible damage to the structure.展开更多
This work is aimed at the development of new green composite materials through the incorporation of the solid organic waste(SOW)in a thermoplastic matrix.After being ground,the organic waste was exposed to a steriliza...This work is aimed at the development of new green composite materials through the incorporation of the solid organic waste(SOW)in a thermoplastic matrix.After being ground,the organic waste was exposed to a sterilization process,though an autoclave cycle,in order to obtain a complete removal of the bacterial activity.The SOW was found to have a high amount of water,about 65-70%,which made uneconomical its further treatment to reduce the water amount.Therefore,a water soluble polymer,poly(vinyl alcohol)(PVA)was chosen in order to produce SOW based blends.However,in order to reduce the viscosity of the PVA/SOW slurry,further amount of water was added.The very low viscosity attained by the water suspension allowed to process the PVA/SOW blends by a pressure-free process,for the production of samples,which were afterwards subjected to physical and mechanical characterization.Flexural tests showed the promising properties of the developed blends.In particular,the relevance of porosity was assessed.Increasing the water amount involved a signification increase of porosity,due to a faster water evaporation during processing.On the other hand,compared to neat PVA,addition of SOW allowed to significantly decrease the porosity of the produced samples.Despite this,the mechanical properties of the PVA/SOW blends were shown to be lower than those of neat PVA processed analogously.展开更多
Until a safe and effective vaccine to fight the SARS-CoV-2 virus is developed and available for the global population, preventive measures, such as wearable tracking and monitoring systems supported by Internet of Thi...Until a safe and effective vaccine to fight the SARS-CoV-2 virus is developed and available for the global population, preventive measures, such as wearable tracking and monitoring systems supported by Internet of Things(IoT) infrastructures, are valuable tools for containing the pandemic. In this review paper we analyze innovative wearable systems for limiting the virus spread, early detection of the first symptoms of the coronavirus disease COVID-19 infection, and remote monitoring of the health conditions of infected patients during the quarantine. The attention is focused on systems allowing quick user screening through ready-to-use hardware and software components. Such sensor-based systems monitor the principal vital signs, detect symptoms related to COVID-19 early, and alert patients and medical staff. Novel wearable devices for complying with social distancing rules and limiting interpersonal contagion(such as smart masks) are investigated and analyzed. In addition, an overview of implantable devices for monitoring the effects of COVID-19 on the cardiovascular system is presented. Then we report an overview of tracing strategies and technologies for containing the COVID-19 pandemic based on IoT technologies, wearable devices, and cloud computing. In detail, we demonstrate the potential of radio frequency based signal technology, including Bluetooth Low Energy(BLE), Wi-Fi, and radio frequency identification(RFID), often combined with Apps and cloud technology. Finally, critical analysis and comparisons of the different discussed solutions are presented, highlighting their potential and providing new insights for developing innovative tools for facing future pandemics.展开更多
基金funded by the Project PNRR M4C2—Innovation Grant DIRECT:Digital twIns foR EmergenCy supporT—CUP F83C22000740001.
文摘Recent engineering applications increasingly adopt smart materials,whose mechanical responses are sensitive to magnetic and electric fields.In this context,new and computationally efficient modeling strategies are essential to predict the multiphysic behavior of advanced structures accurately.Therefore,the manuscript presents a higher-order formulation for the static analysis of laminated anisotropic magneto-electro-elastic doubly-curved shell structures.The fundamental relations account for the full coupling between the electric field,magnetic field,and mechanical elasticity.The configuration variables are expanded along the thickness direction using a generalized formulation based on the Equivalent Layer-Wise approach.Higher-order polynomials are selected,allowing for the assessment of prescribed values of the configuration variables at the top and bottom sides of solids.In addition,an effective strategy is provided for modeling general surface distributions of mechanical pressures and electromagnetic external fluxes.The model is based on a continuum-based formulation which employs an analytical homogenization of the multifield material properties,based on Mori&Tanaka approach,of a magneto-electro-elastic composite material obtained from a piezoelectric and a piezomagnetic phase,with coupled magneto-electro-elastic effects.A semi-analytical Navier solution is applied to the fundamental equations,and an efficient post-processing equilibrium-based procedure is here used,based on the numerical assessment with the Generalized Differential Quadrature(GDQ)method,to recover the response of three-dimensional shells.The formulation is validated through various examples,investigating the multifield response of panels of different curvatures and lamination schemes.An efficient homogenization procedure,based on the Mori&Tanaka approach,is employed to obtain the three-dimensional constitutive relation of magneto-electro-elastic materials.Each model is validated against three-dimensional finite-element simulations,as developed in commercial codes.Furthermore,the full coupling effect between the electric and magnetic response is evaluated via a parametric investigation,with useful insights for design purposes of many engineering applications.The paper,thus,provides a formulation for the magneto-electro-elastic analysis of laminated structures,with a high computational efficiency,since it provides results with three-dimensional capabilities with a two-dimensional formulation.The adoption of higher-order theories,indeed,allows us to efficiently predict not only the mechanical response of the structure as happens in existing literature,but also the through-the-thickness distribution of electric and magnetic variables.A novel higher-order theory has been proposed in this work for the magneto-electro-elastic analysis of laminated shell structures with varying curvatures.This theory employs a generalized method to model the distribution of the displacement field components,electrostatic,and magneto-static potential,accounting for higher-order polynomials.The thickness functions have been defined to prescribe the arbitrary values of configuration variables at the top and bottom surfaces,even though the model is ESL-based.The fundamental governing equations have been derived in curvilinear principal coordinates,considering all coupling effects among different physical phenomena,including piezoelectric,piezomagnetic,and magneto-electric effects.A homogenization algorithm based on a Mori&Tanaka approach has been adopted to obtain the equivalent magneto-electro-mechanical properties of a two-phase transversely isotropic composite.In addition,an effective method has been adopted involving the external loads in terms of surface tractions,as well as the electric and magnetic fluxes.In the post-processing stage,a GDQ-based procedure provides the actual 3D response of a doubly-curved solid.The model has been validated through significant numerical examples,showing that the results of this semi-analytical theory align well with those obtained from 3D numerical models from commercial codes.In particular,the accuracy of the model has been verified for lamination schemes with soft layers and various curvatures under different loading conditions.Moreover,this formulation has been used to predict the effect of combined electric and magnetic loads on the mechanical response of panels with different curvatures and lamination schemes.As a consequence,this theory can be applied in engineering applications where the combined effect of electric and magnetic loads is crucial,thus facilitating their study and design.An existing limitation of this study is that the solution is that it is derived only for structures with uniform curvature,cross-ply lamination scheme,and simply supported boundary conditions.Furthermore,it requires that each lamina within the stacking sequence exhibits magneto-electro-elastic behavior.Therefore,at the present stage,it cannot be used for multifield analysis of classical composite structures with magneto-electric patches.A further enhancement of the research work could be the derivation of a solution employing a numerical technique,to overcome the limitations of the Navier method.In this way,the same theory may be adopted to predict the multifield response of structures with variable curvatures and thickness,as well as anisotropic materials and more complicated boundary conditions.Acknowledgement:The authors are grateful to the Department of Innovation Engineering of Univer-sity of Salento for the support.
基金funded by the Project PNRR M4C2—Innovation grant DIRECT:Digital twIns foR EmergenCy supporT—CUP F83C22000740001.
文摘This study presents a generalized two-dimensional model for evaluating the stationary hygro-thermo-mechanical response of laminated shell structures made of advanced materials.It introduces a generalized kinematic model,enabling the assessment of arbitrary values of temperature variation and mass concentration variation for the unvaried configuration at the top and bottom surfaces.This is achieved through the Equivalent Layer-Wise description of the unknown field variable using higher-order polynomials and zigzag functions.In addition,an elastic foundation is modeled utilizing the Winkler-Pasternak theory.The fundamental equations,derived from the total free energy of the system,are solved analytically using Navier’s method.Then,the Fourier-based generalized differential quadrature numerical method is adopted to efficiently recover the through-the-thickness distribution of secondary variables in agreement with the hygro-thermal loading conditions.The formulation is applied in some examples of investigation where the response of panels of different curvature and lamination schemes is evaluated under external hygro-thermal fluxes and prescribed values of temperature and moisture concentration.In addition,this study investigates the effect of the hygro-thermal coupling due to Dufour and Soret effect.The present formulation is verified to be a valuable tool for reducing computational effort and determining the effect on the mechanical response of laminated structures in a thermal and hygrometric environment.
文摘This study conducts a thorough examination of honeycomb sandwich panels with a lattice core,adopting advanced computational techniques for their modeling.The research extends its analysis to investigate the natural frequency behavior of sandwich panels,encompassing the comprehensive assessment of the entire panel structure.At its core,the research applies the Representative Volume Element(RVE)theory to establish the equivalent material properties,thereby enhancing the predictive capabilities of lattice structure simulations.Themethodology applies these properties in the core of infinite panels,which are modeled using double periodic boundary conditions to explore their natural frequencies.Expanding beyond mere material characterization,the study introduces a novel approach to defining the material within the panel cores.By incorporating alternate materials such as steel and AlSiC,and by strategically modifying their ratios,the research streamlines the process of material variation without resorting to repetitive 3D operations on the constituent cells.This optimizes not only the computational resources but also offers insights into the structural response under diverse material compositions.Furthermore,the investigation extends its scope to analyze the influence of curvature on the structural behavior of lattice structures.Panels are modeled with varying degrees of curvature,ranging from single to double curvatures,including cylindrical and spherical configurations,across a spectrum of radii.A rigorous analysis is performed to study the effect of curvature on the mechanical performance and stability of lattice structures,offering valuable insights for design optimization and structural engineering applications.By building upon the existing knowledge and introducing innovative methodologies,this study contributes to improving the understanding of lattice structures and their applicability in diverse engineering contexts.
基金Research Supporting Project(RefRSP-2021/160)King Saud University。
文摘In this work Gd/La@ZnO nanoflower photocatalyst was successfully synthesized by a co-precipitation method and applied for rhodamine B(Rh B)and tetracycline(TCN)degradation under direct sunlight irradiation.The doping of rare earth elements extends the optical absorption wavelength of ZnO from UV region(390 nm)to visible-light region(401 nm).In addition,the co-doped ZnO nanoflower exhibits a lower charge recombination efficiency which was confirmed by photoluminescence emission analysis.Moreover,the co-doped ZnO nanoflower exhibits the maximum degradation efficiency of 91%for Rh B and 74%for TCN under sunlight irradiation.The calculated synergistic index of co-doped ZnO is higher than that of the pure ZnO.Reactive radicals’production was confirmed by terephthalic acid(TA)and nitro-blue tetrazolium(NBT)tests.The holes and hydroxyl(·OH)radicals play the major role in degradation reaction and it was confirmed by scavenger’s test.Moreover,the recycling test confirms the stability of the photocatalyst.
基金the Priority Research Centers Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)funded by Ministry of Education(2014R1A6A1031189)。
文摘In this manuscript,we report the hydrothermally prepared rGO/Gd@ZnO nanocomposite for the utilization of photocatalytic Rh B(rhodamine B)dye degradation.The required characterization techniques were carried out to analyse the structural,morphological,chemical,environmental and optical behaviour of the prepared nanoparticles.Photocatalytic efficiency of the prepared nanoparticles was studied by Rh B dye degradation upon UV-Vis-light illumination which reveals that composite catalyst degrades the dye molecule about 91%after 40 min of irradiation.On comparing the higher degradation efficiency of the rGO/Gd@ZnO nanocomposite with that of ZnO and Gd doped ZnO,it reveals a greater reduction of charge carriers'recombination,higher visible-light utilization and higher adsorption efficiency.Elemental trapping experiment and recycling test were conducted to study the influence of active radicals for the degradation reaction and to know the stability of the prepared nanocomposite,respectively.Hence,this rGO supported Gd doped ZnO nanocomposite can provide a new path way in preparing a highly efficient photocatalyst for organic pollutant degradation at large.
文摘The article proposes an Equivalent Single Layer(ESL)formulation for the linear static analysis of arbitrarily-shaped shell structures subjected to general surface loads and boundary conditions.A parametrization of the physical domain is provided by employing a set of curvilinear principal coordinates.The generalized blendingmethodology accounts for a distortion of the structure so that disparate geometries can be considered.Each layer of the stacking sequence has an arbitrary orientation and is modelled as a generally anisotropic continuum.In addition,re-entrant auxetic three-dimensional honeycomb cells with soft-core behaviour are considered in the model.The unknown variables are described employing a generalized displacement field and pre-determined through-the-thickness functions assessed in a unified formulation.Then,a weak assessment of the structural problem accounts for shape functions defined with an isogeometric approach starting fromthe computational grid.Ageneralizedmethodology has been proposed to define two-dimensional distributions of static surface loads.In the same way,boundary conditions with three-dimensional features are implemented along the shell edges employing linear springs.The fundamental relations are obtained from the stationary configuration of the total potential energy,and they are numerically tackled by employing the Generalized Differential Quadrature(GDQ)method,accounting for nonuniform computational grids.In the post-processing stage,an equilibrium-based recovery procedure allows the determination of the three-dimensional dispersion of the kinematic and static quantities.Some case studies have been presented,and a successful benchmark of different structural responses has been performed with respect to various refined theories.
文摘In the presentmanuscript,a Layer-Wise(LW)generalizedmodel is proposed for the linear static analysis of doublycurved shells constrained with general boundary conditions under the influence of concentrated and surface loads.The unknown field variable is modelled employing polynomials of various orders,each of them defined within each layer of the structure.As a particular case of the LW model,an Equivalent Single Layer(ESL)formulation is derived too.Different approaches are outlined for the assessment of external forces,as well as for non-conventional constraints.The doubly-curved shell is composed by superimposed generally anisotropic laminae,each of them characterized by an arbitrary orientation.The fundamental governing equations are derived starting from an orthogonal set of principal coordinates.Furthermore,generalized blending functions account for the distortion of the physical domain.The implementation of the fundamental governing equations is performed bymeans of the Generalized Differential Quadrature(GDQ)method,whereas the numerical integrations are computed employing theGeneralized IntegralQuadrature(GIQ)method.In the post-processing phase,an effective procedure is adopted for the reconstruction of stress and strain through-the-thickness distributions based on the exact fulfillment of three-dimensional equilibrium equations.A series of systematic investigations are performed in which the static response of structures with various curvatures and lamination schemes,calculated by the present methodology,have been successfully compared to those ones obtained fromrefined finite element three-dimensional simulations.Even though the present LW approach accounts for a two-dimensional assessment of the structural problem,it is capable of well predicting the three-dimensional response of structures with different characteristics,taking into account a reduced computational cost and pretending to be a valid alternative to widespread numerical implementations.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.41672295)the Major Systematic Project of Scientific and Technological Research and Development Plan of China Railway Corporation(Grant No.P2018G047)supported by a PhD fellowship from the China Scholarship Council.Roberto Tomás was partially funded by the Conselleria de Innovación,Universidades,Ciencia y Sociedad Digital de la Generalitat Valenciana(CIAICO/2021/335).
文摘A growing rock engineering activity in cold regions is facing the threat of freeze-thaw(FT)weathering,especially in high mountains where the sunny-shady slope effects strongly control the difference in weathering behavior of rocks.In this paper,an investigation of the degradation of petrophysical characteristics of sandstone specimens subjected to FT cycle tests to simulate the sunny-shady slope effects is presented.To this aim,non-destructive and repeatable testing techniques including weight,ultrasonic waves,and nuclear magnetic resonance methods on standard specimens were performed.For the sunny slope specimens,accompanied by the enlargement of small pores,100 FT cycles caused a significant decrease in P-wave velocity with an average of 23%,but a consistent rise of 0.18%in mass loss,34%in porosity,67%in pore geometrical mean radius,and a remarkable 14.5-fold increase in permeability.However,slight changes with some abnormal trends in physical parameters of the shady slope specimens were observed during FT cycling,which can be attributed to superficial granular disaggregation and pore throat obstruction.Thermal shocks enhance rock weathering on sunny slopes during FT cycles,while FT weathering on shady slopes is restricted to the small pores and the superficial cover.These two factors are primarily responsible for the differences in FT weathering intensity between sunny and shady slopes.The conclusions derived from the interpretation of the experimental results may provide theoretical guidance for the design of slope-failure prevention measures and the selection of transportation routes in cold mountainous regions.
基金The author N.I.Giannoccaro received funds from the Department of Innovation Engineering,University of Salento,for acquiring the tool Structural Health Monitoring.
文摘The possibility of determining the integrity of a real structure subjected to non-invasive and non-destructive monitoring,such as that carried out by a series of accelerometers placed on the structure,is certainly a goal of extreme and current interest.In the present work,the results obtained from the processing of experimental data of a real structure are shown.The analyzed structure is a lattice structure approximately 9 m high,monitored with 18 uniaxial accelerometers positioned in pairs on 9 different levels.The data used refer to continuous monitoring that lasted for a total of 1 year,during which minor damage was caused to the structure by alternatively removing some bracings and repositioning them in the structure.Two methodologies detecting damage based on decomposition techniques of the acquired data were used and tested,as well as a methodology combining the two techniques.The results obtained are extremely interesting,as all the minor damage caused to the structure was identified by the processing methods used,based solely on the monitored data and without any knowledge of the real structure being analyzed.The results use 15 acquisitions in environmental conditions lasting 10 min each,a reasonable amount of time to get immediate feedback on possible damage to the structure.
基金by the project POIROT with CUP code B89J17000370008 supported by the MISE(Ministry of Economic Development)of Italy within the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program.Eng.Mauro Pollini,Eng.Federica Paladini and Dr.Angelica Panico are kindly acknowledged for bacterial analyses.
文摘This work is aimed at the development of new green composite materials through the incorporation of the solid organic waste(SOW)in a thermoplastic matrix.After being ground,the organic waste was exposed to a sterilization process,though an autoclave cycle,in order to obtain a complete removal of the bacterial activity.The SOW was found to have a high amount of water,about 65-70%,which made uneconomical its further treatment to reduce the water amount.Therefore,a water soluble polymer,poly(vinyl alcohol)(PVA)was chosen in order to produce SOW based blends.However,in order to reduce the viscosity of the PVA/SOW slurry,further amount of water was added.The very low viscosity attained by the water suspension allowed to process the PVA/SOW blends by a pressure-free process,for the production of samples,which were afterwards subjected to physical and mechanical characterization.Flexural tests showed the promising properties of the developed blends.In particular,the relevance of porosity was assessed.Increasing the water amount involved a signification increase of porosity,due to a faster water evaporation during processing.On the other hand,compared to neat PVA,addition of SOW allowed to significantly decrease the porosity of the produced samples.Despite this,the mechanical properties of the PVA/SOW blends were shown to be lower than those of neat PVA processed analogously.
文摘Until a safe and effective vaccine to fight the SARS-CoV-2 virus is developed and available for the global population, preventive measures, such as wearable tracking and monitoring systems supported by Internet of Things(IoT) infrastructures, are valuable tools for containing the pandemic. In this review paper we analyze innovative wearable systems for limiting the virus spread, early detection of the first symptoms of the coronavirus disease COVID-19 infection, and remote monitoring of the health conditions of infected patients during the quarantine. The attention is focused on systems allowing quick user screening through ready-to-use hardware and software components. Such sensor-based systems monitor the principal vital signs, detect symptoms related to COVID-19 early, and alert patients and medical staff. Novel wearable devices for complying with social distancing rules and limiting interpersonal contagion(such as smart masks) are investigated and analyzed. In addition, an overview of implantable devices for monitoring the effects of COVID-19 on the cardiovascular system is presented. Then we report an overview of tracing strategies and technologies for containing the COVID-19 pandemic based on IoT technologies, wearable devices, and cloud computing. In detail, we demonstrate the potential of radio frequency based signal technology, including Bluetooth Low Energy(BLE), Wi-Fi, and radio frequency identification(RFID), often combined with Apps and cloud technology. Finally, critical analysis and comparisons of the different discussed solutions are presented, highlighting their potential and providing new insights for developing innovative tools for facing future pandemics.
