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Criterion For An Oscillatory Charged Jet During The Bubble Spinning Process, Ji-Huan He, H.Y. Kong Jan 2014

Criterion For An Oscillatory Charged Jet During The Bubble Spinning Process, Ji-Huan He, H.Y. Kong

Ji-Huan He

The oscillatory diameter of the charged jet during the bubble electrospinning results in beads on the obtained nanofibers. We demonstrate that the applied voltage and the initial flow rate of the jet are the crucial parameters that are necessary to control morphology of the nanofibers. We also find that there is a criterion for production of smooth nanofibers without beads. The theory developed in this paper can be extended to the classical electrospinning and the blown bubble-spinning.


Fractal Harmonic Law And Waterproof/Dustproof, Hai-Yan Kong, Rou-Xi Chen, Ji-Huan He Jan 2014

Fractal Harmonic Law And Waterproof/Dustproof, Hai-Yan Kong, Rou-Xi Chen, Ji-Huan He

Ji-Huan He

The fractal harmonic law admits that the friction between the pure water and the moving surface is the minimum when fractal dimensions of water in Angstrom scale are equal to fractal dimensions of the moving surface in micro scale. In the paper, the fractal harmonic law is applied to demonstrate the mechanism of waterproof/ dustproof. The waterproof phenomenon of goose feathers and lotus leaves is illustrated to verify our results and experimental results agree well with our theoretical analysis.


Fractional Calculus For Nanoscale Flow And Heat Transfer, Hong-Yan Liu, Ji-Huan He, Zheng-Biao Li Jan 2014

Fractional Calculus For Nanoscale Flow And Heat Transfer, Hong-Yan Liu, Ji-Huan He, Zheng-Biao Li

Ji-Huan He

Purpose – Academic and industrial researches on nanoscale flows and heat transfers are an area of increasing global interest, where fascinating phenomena are always observed, e.g. admirable water or air permeation and remarkable thermal conductivity. The purpose of this paper is to reveal the phenomena by the fractional calculus. Design/methodology/approach – This paper begins with the continuum assumption in conventional theories, and then the fractional Gauss’ divergence theorems are used to derive fractional differential equations in fractal media. Fractional derivatives are introduced heuristically by the variational iteration method, and fractal derivatives are explained geometrically. Some effective analytical approaches to fractional …


Soliton Perturbation, Ji-Huan He Jan 2009

Soliton Perturbation, Ji-Huan He

Ji-Huan He

Glossary Soliton A soliton is a nonlinear pulse-like wave that can exist in some nonlinear systems. The isolated wave can propagate without dispersing its energy over a large region of space; collision of two solitons leads to unchanged forms, solitons also exhibit particlelike properties. Soliton perturbation theory The soliton perturbation theory is used to study the solitons that are governed by the various nonlinear equations in presence of the perturbation terms. Homotopy perturbation method The homotopy perturbationmethod is a useful tool to the search for solitons without the requirement of presence of small perturbations. In this method, a homotopy is …


Solitons And Compactons, Ji-Huan He, Shun-Dong Zhu Jan 2009

Solitons And Compactons, Ji-Huan He, Shun-Dong Zhu

Ji-Huan He

Article Outline Glossary Definition of the Subject Introduction Solitons Compactons Generalized Solitons and Compacton-like Solutions Future Directions Cross References Bibliography Glossary Soliton A soliton is a stable pulse-like wave that can exist in some nonlinear systems. The soliton, after a collision with another soliton, eventually emerges unscathed. Compacton A compacton is a special solitary traveling wave that, unlike a soliton, does not have exponential tails. Generalized soliton A generalized soliton is a soliton with some free parameters. Generally a generalized soliton can be expressed by exponential functions. 8458 S Solitons and Compactons Compacton-like solution A compcton-like solution is a special …


Electrospun Nanofibres And Their Applications, Ji-Huan He, Yong Liu, Lu-Feng Mo, Yu-Qin Wan, Lan Xu Jan 2008

Electrospun Nanofibres And Their Applications, Ji-Huan He, Yong Liu, Lu-Feng Mo, Yu-Qin Wan, Lan Xu

Ji-Huan He

This Update covers all aspects of electrospinning as used to produce Nanofibres. It contains an array of colour diagrams, mathematical models, equations and detailed references. It will be invaluable to anyone who is interested in using this technique and also to those interested in finding out more about the subject. Electrospinning is the cheapest and the most straightforward way to produce nanomaterials. Electrospun Nanofibres are very important for the scientific and economic revival of developing countries. Electrospinning was developed from electrostatic spraying and now represents an attractive approach for polymer biomaterials processing, with the opportunity for control over morphology, porosity …