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Structural And Electrochemical Characterization Of Na2co3/ Γ- Al2o3 Electrodes For Supercapacitor, Wiwin Dwiana, Jeniva Dinta Nanda Fahreza, Anissa Chairani Alfin Nadhira, Fatimatuz Zahra, Erma Surya Yuliana, Muhammad Safwan Abd Aziz, Nandang Mufti

Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST)

The development of electrode materials with suitable structural and surface properties is crucial for improving electrochemical energy storage systems. Gamma alumina (𝛾-Al₂O₃) has attracted considerable interest in electrochemical research due to its unique structural and surface properties. However, its charge-storage capacity is still limited, highlighting the need for structural and compositional modifications to improve its electrochemical performance. In this study, Na₂CO₃ was introduced into 𝛾-Al₂O₃ as a sodium precursor to induce phase modification and enhance the electrochemical activity. The systematic incorporation of Na₂CO₃ also provides an opportunity …

A Systematic Review Of Alkali-Treated Polylactic Acid Biocomposites Relevant To Pineapple Leaf And Water Hyacinth Hybrid Design, Muhammad Rizky Adrianto Subandi, Tri Hartutuk Ningsih, Hanna Zakiyya

Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST)

The increasing demand for sustainable materials has accelerated the development of biodegradable polymer composites. Polylactic acid (PLA)-based natural fiber composites have attracted significant attention due to their renewable characteristics; however, their performance remains limited by weak fiber–matrix compatibility, moisture sensitivity, and inconsistent interfacial behavior. Alkali treatment has been widely applied to modify lignocellulosic fibers by removing non-cellulosic components and improving surface characteristics, although its effectiveness remains dependent on treatment conditions and fiber properties. This systematic review evaluates the influence of alkali treatment on PLA-based natural fiber composites and assesses the available evidence supporting future pineapple leaf fiber (PALF) and water …

Lithium Titanate-Functionalized Mixed Matrix Polymer Membrane For High-Performance Osmotic Energy Conversion, Rockson Kwesi Tonnah, Yasaman Boroumand, Milad Razbin, Mostafa Vahdani, Amir Razmjou, Mohsen Asadnia

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Reverse electrodialysis (RED) offers a promising route to harvest osmotic energy from salinity gradients, yet practical implementation is hindered by the lack of scalable, high-performance ion-selective membranes that combine efficient ion transport with mechanical robustness and environmental sustainability. Here, we report a mixed matrix membrane composed of polyethersulfone (PES), polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), and lithium titanium oxide (Li₂TiO₃, LTO) that addresses these challenges through biomimetic ion transport channels. The strategic integration of LTO nanoparticles introduces ion-exchange sites and oxygen-rich PES ether linkages to create preferential cation transport pathways that mimic biological ion channels. This mixed matrix design delivers over three-fold cation conduction, …

Ncf Sensor Coated With Cofe1.96la0.04o4/Lafeo3 Heterostructures For Room-Temperature Detection Of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Concentration, Ziqiang Liu, Fujian Tang, Yufang He, Jie Huang

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is a highly flammable fuel widely used for cooking, heating and transportation, making real-time leak detection essential for preventing fire, explosion, and suffocation hazards. In this study, a room-temperature no-core fiber (NCF) sensor coated with CoFe_1.96La_0.04O₄/LaFeO₃ heterostructures was developed for LPG detection. The heterostructures were characterized using XRD, Raman spectroscopy, SEM, TEM, XPS, PL spectroscopy, and UV–vis spectroscopy. Experimental results showed that La incorporation and heterostructure formation refined the particles size, improved surface accessibility, and modulated the electronic structure and band gap, thereby enhancing LPG adsorption, carrier redistribution, and …

Understanding Structured Data From The Perspective Of Irish Industry Professionals, Hamza Tariq, Ciaran Mcnally

Reports

This report examines the challenges associated with adopting structured data across the Irish construction sector, drawing on interviews with industry professionals involved in design and construction.

It explores why unstructured information remains prevalent and identifies barriers including digital knowledge gaps, inconsistent information requirements, fragmented information management systems, established working practices and contractual arrangements.

The report provides recommendations to support greater adoption of structured data, improved interoperability and more effective information exchange, helping organisations realise the benefits of digital construction.

1 / 2 Toward A Core Domain Ontology For Road Asset Management: A Consolidated Model Of Domain Requirements, Hamza Tariq, Ciaran Mcnally

Reports

This research explainer summarises a study examining how a shared conceptual model can improve interoperability in road asset management. Drawing on a systematic review of existing ontology research, the study consolidates key domain requirements into a Unified Modelling Language (UML) model. The findings provide a foundation for developing a core domain ontology to support more consistent interpretation, exchange and integration of road asset information across BIM, GIS and asset management systems.

Prototyping Pinhole Collimators For Imaging Irradiated Nuclear Fuel, Narrie Loftus, Ashish Avachat, Joseph T. Graham, Ryan Fronk, Jordan Fox, Rachel Shaffer, Seth Kilby

Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Science Faculty Research & Creative Works

Collimator design and fabrication is a costly and time-consuming process that does not lend itself to simplified testing. This manuscript presents an approach for the rapid prototyping of sub-millimeter pinhole collimators for nuclear fuel applications using low-melting-point, high-mass-density materials. Multiple collimators were fabricated to test collimator parameters and properties, including acceptance angle, aperture diameter, and magnification. The fabricated collimators were paired with a position-sensitive CdZnTe detector to determine the detector response convolved with the collimator. Preliminary analysis using these collimators showed that they were effective in collimating multi-energy gamma laboratory sources. Radiography was performed to confirm magnification and determine coarse …

Electrochemical Behavior Of Passive Film On Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion Fabricated Ti-6al-4v Alloy Under Uniaxial Tensile Stress, Hongyu Zheng, Mengdi Yan, Yun Bai, Qian Wang, Lai-Chang Zhang, Jin Xu, Hao Wang, Yingjie Ma, Shujun Li, Rui Yang

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

As medical titanium alloys inevitably undergo synergistic actions of stress and corrosion in human body, a comprehensive investigation of their relevant properties is deemed essential for ensuring their safe application. This work investigates the uniaxial tensile stress electrochemical behaviour of Ti-6Al-4V alloy fabricated by electron beam powder bed fusion under simulated implantation conditions. The results indicate that tensile stress facilitates rapid formation of a dense passive film, which contains a high proportion of high-valent oxides. As the passivation process proceeds, applied stress promotes more defects accumulation in the passive film, compromising its barrier function and reducing corrosion resistance. Under sustained …

Crushing Behavior Of Crash Boxes With Hybrid Honeycomb–Auxetic Fillers: Effects Of Architecture, Geometry, And Material Behaviors, A. Yudhanto, A. Jusuf, L. D. Lumanauw, M. Falyanzhuri, A. Afdhal

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Additively manufactured (AM) fillers provide new opportunities to tailor the crushing response and energy absorption of thin-walled metallic crash boxes. This study presents a combined experimental–numerical investigation of hexagonal AA6063-T4 crash boxes filled with architected structures, i.e., honeycomb, auxetic-reentrant, and hybrid honeycomb–auxetic topology. The hybrid configuration, which integrates cells with positive and negative Poisson's ratios, triggers coordinated mechanisms (that enhance folding behavior and collapse control) unattainable via single topology. Quasi-static axial compression tests were conducted to characterize force–displacement curves, deformation mechanisms, energy absorption (EA), and specific energy absorption (SEA). Finite element models developed in the explicit solver LS-DYNA were employed …

A Review Of Gallium And Germanium Recovery From Industrial Solid Residues, Ernest V. Oteng, Marthias Silwamba, Lana Alagha, Alex Luyima

Mining Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

The global demand for critical elements such as gallium (Ga) and germanium (Ge), and the shift toward circular mining has accelerated the development of new extraction and recovery processing these metals from industrial solid residues. This transition is driven by a substantial surge in demand for advanced technologies and the depletion of primary ore. Consequently, industrial solid residues, particularly zinc processing residues, smelter slags, flue dusts, and coal fly ash, are emerging as viable alternative sources. These residues incorporate Ga and Ge through isomorphic substitution in phases such as ferrites, silicates, and glassy aluminosilicates, and are enriched by industrial processes, …

Lrq-Solver: A Transformer-Based Neural Operator For Fast And Accurate Solving Of Large-Scale 3d Pdes, Peijian Zeng, Guan Wang, Haohao Gu, Xiaoguang Hu, Tiezhu Gao, Zhuowei Wang, Aimin Yang, Xiaoyu Song

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations

Solving large-scale PDEs on complex three-dimensional geometries remains a central challenge in scientific and engineering computing, often due to expensive pre-processing stages and high computational overhead. We present Low-Rank Query-based PDE Solver (LRQ-Solver), a physics-integrated deep learning framework for efficient CAE simulations of complex three-dimensional geometries in CAD-driven design analysis. Built upon the Parameter-Conditioned Lagrangian Modeling (PCLM) that embeds physical consistency into the learning process and the Low-Rank Query Attention (LR-QA) module that reduces attention complexity from O(N2) to O(NC2+C3) via covariance decomposition, LRQ-Solver supports multi-configuration analysis within iterative design workflows. On two benchmark datasets, it achieves a 28.6% error …

Llm-Driven Simulation Method For Mobilization Decision-Making In Weapons And Equipment Supply Chain, Qichang Guo, Jihai Zhang, Zichu Qin

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: A LLM-driven multi-agent simulation model for production mobilization in the weapons and equipment supply chain is developed to address the practical challenge of transitioning the supply chain from peacetime to wartime production in response to surging wartime demand. The model consists of a military demand layer, a supply chain execution layer, and a mobilization decision-making layer. An LLM is incorporated as a mobilization decision generation module to represent the dynamic regulation of production conversion and expansion under war-readiness budget and production safety constraints. The simulation results show that compared with the no-mobilization and rule-based mobilization strategies, the LLM-based strategy …

Chemical Plant Control Based On Dynamic Simulation And Reinforcement Learning, Yuxin Li, Haijie Li, Shangbo Han, Kai Gao, Qingyuan Zhang, Yanwen Xiao, Zhengcai Liu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: An intelligent control strategy framework combining offline training and on-site deployment for regenerative thermal oxidizer (RTO) operation control based on RL is proposed to solve the problem that fluctuations in exhaust gas concentration and flow, as well as changes in working conditions, make it difficult for RTO to maintain the system operating parameters within the economically optimal range in practical applications. In the offline phase, RL is employed to enable autonomous policy learning and global optimization. In the online phase, an adaptive policy correction mechanism based on real-time data is introduced. RL control strategy is integrated with the operation …

Five-Dimensional Digital Twin System For Closed-Loop Gasoline Blending Optimization, Yaning Fang, Renchu He

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: An adaptive blending optimization system based on five-dimensional digital twin theory is designed and developed to address the challenges of strict nonlinear constraints and frequent raw material fluctuations. A five-dimensional model architecture is constructed to achieve virtual-real mapping and synergy throughout the blending process. A closed-loop control strategy of "online model correction and dynamic recipe optimization" is proposed. The constrained recursive least squares (RLS) algorithm is adopted to update the octane blending effect model parameters, resolving the model mismatch caused by raw material fluctuations. The linear decreasing weight particle swarm optimization algorithm (LDW-PSO) is combined to determine the optimal …

Research On Digital Shipyard Design-Procurement Coupling Based On Multi-Agent Systems, Kaitai Peng, Dingyi Feng, Wenbo Zhao, Feier Chen

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To address the issues of low supply chain collaboration efficiency and inadequate dynamic scheduling capability caused by the disconnection between design and procurement in digital shipbuilding, a method integrating multi-agent simulation with the Q-learning reinforcement learning algorithm is proposed, and a four-tier dynamic supply chain model coupling design and procurement is developed, covering mines, steel mills, shipyards, and shipowners. Based on the depth of collaboration, steel mills are classified into three levels, including full collaboration, partial collaboration, and noncollaboration, with differentiated state spaces and reward functions designed to simulate intelligent pricing and game behaviors under information asymmetry. Simulation results …

Mission-Oriented Combat Effectiveness Evaluation Model For Intelligent Equipment System-Of-Systems, Long Zhang, Wenbo Huang, Xuanming Feng, Zhen Lei, Ying Wang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: A hierarchical evolutionary adaptive learning (HEAL) framework is proposed to address the problems in the operational simulation of intelligent equipment systems under complex adversarial environments, including fragmented hierarchical decision-making, unclear mapping between algorithmic indicators and operational effectiveness, and the lack of adaptive evolution capability of simulation models. A multi-layer learning architecture that integrates robust autonomous decision-making for single units, emergent collaboration of system networks, and game-theoretic evolution of system-of-systems strategies is constructed by following the “micro-meso-macro” system-oriented hierarchical modeling paradigm. A cross-layer closed-loop coupling among learned policies, cooperative structures, and operational effectiveness is achieved by combining bottom-up behavioral abstraction …

Multimodal Perception-Based Trajectory Planning Method For Uavs In Forest Environments, Dequan Li, Jiahao Jiang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To address the requirements for low-latency local planning and safe obstacle avoidance in UAV forest-fire patrol under dense tree-trunk occlusion and locally invalid depth observations, this paper proposes a learning-based local trajectory planning method that fuses depth images, local occupancy distance maps, candidate-level collision-risk assessment, and pre-execution safety reranking. The method uses depth images, local occupancy distance maps, motion states, and target direction as inputs and generates 15 quintic-polynomial candidate trajectories in parallel using 3 × 5 angular motion primitives. During training, candidate safety costs, ranking supervision, and near-collision risk labels are constructed. During inference, online LiDAR point clouds …

Manifold Alignment And Dual Prediction-Based Adaptive Dynamic Multi-Objective Evolutionary Algorithm, Xuezhi Yue, Chao Xiong, Yanshen Jiang, Zhaolu Guo, Hu Peng

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To address prediction failure, manifold topology distortion, and insufficient adaptability in environmental response and operator configuration in existing prediction-based algorithms for dynamic multi-objective optimization under complex nonlinear environments and small-sample settings, this paper proposes a manifold alignment and dual prediction-based adaptive dynamic multi-objective evolutionary algorithm, termed MADP-DMOEA. When the environment changes, the algorithm decomposes the decision-variable manifold into center and shape components, effectively aligns manifolds at adjacent time instants via bipartite optimal matching, and identifies environmental change severity using geometric displacement. A dual prediction model is developed, in which a GRNN performs center extrapolation under severe changes, while an …

Cooperative Hunting Method For Multiple Usvs Based On Improved Maddpg, Yonghao Zhang, Changyou Xue, Xueman Fan, Zhuo Cheng

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: A cooperative hunting method based on improved multi-agent deep deterministic policy gradient (MADDPG) is proposed to address the challenges of non-stationary environments, sparse rewards, and partial observations in the cooperative hunting of targets with unknown motion patterns by multiple unmanned surface vessels (USVs). A Markov game model for hunting is built, and a multidimensional guided reward shaping function incorporating collision avoidance, hunting success, and energy consumption penalties is designed to mitigate the sparse reward problem. ResNet residual networks are introduced to construct the Actor and Critic networks and thus enhance the representation capability of deep networks for complex state-action …

Five-Axis Multi-Station Process Planning Based On Multi-Task Graph Reinforcement Learning, Junjie Liu, Jianlei Xu, Litao Ju, Yanhai Hu, Qinghao Zhang, Qiang Liu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: A hierarchical intelligent planning architecture integrating multi-task graph and masked proximal policy optimization (MTG-MPPO) is proposed to address the challenges of factorial expansion of the state space and multi-objective interference in five-axis multi-feature machining. An attributed adjacency graph integrating boundary representation and machining direction vectors is constructed. Probabilistic soft labels are output through a multi-task network to quantify process flexibility and thus achieve prior topological pruning of solution space. An MDP model integrating directed acyclic graph masks and dense reward shaping is built. A Monte Carlo (MC) optimization mechanism based on policy distribution is introduced to coordinate cutting, tool-changing, …

Dynamic Multi-Objective Optimization Algorithm Based On Residual-Driven Two-Stage Prediction And Its Application, Xin Zhang, Han Wang, Pengjiang Qian, Wei Fang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: A dynamic multi-objective optimization algorithm based on residual-driven two-stage prediction (RDTP) is proposed to address the dilemma of prediction strategies in dynamic multi-objective optimization struggling with insufficient samples in the early stage and low accuracy in the later stage. In the initial stage, if an environmental change is detected, grey prediction, which is fast and suitable for small samples, is employed to generate individuals for the new environment. A residual analysis is performed to determine whether to switch to a LSSVM to improve prediction accuracy as more samples become available. The Pareto front is clustered to select detection objects. …

Optimization Of Mobile Power Resource Allocation And Scheduling For Multi-Point Emergency Response, Ding Ma, Tao Zhang, Bo Jiang, Yajie Liu, Shuijia Li

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In extreme event scenarios, urban mobile power resources (MPRs) suffer from uneven spatial distribution and capacity mismatch during emergency scheduling. To achieve globally rational allocation and improve resource configuration and power supply guarantee, a two-stage decision-making method for MPR allocation and scheduling is proposed for multi-point emergency power demands. First, the characteristics of MPRs and travel energy consumption are modeled. In the first stage, an allocation model considering demand satisfaction, capacity matching, and dispatch time is established to solve the macro-level matching problem between MPRs and demand points. In the second stage, an interface scheduling model is constructed based …

Coordinated Optimization Of Heterogeneous Fleet Configuration And Multimodal Routing For Industrial Clusters, Renxin Xiao, Yifan Xu, Guisheng Chen, Nan Pan

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: A two-level optimization model integrating heterogeneous electric vehicle fleet configuration with multimodal path coordination is built to address the challenges in industrial cluster freight transportation involving electric heterogeneous fleet scheduling, such as diverse tasks and stringent constraints on energy consumption and delivery timeliness. Considering the performance coupling characteristics of heterogeneous electric fleets in terms of load-energy consumption-endurance, based on the coordination of multimodal paths and fleet configuration coding, the upper level employs the GWO to optimize task splitting and fleet configuration. The lower level adopts a multi-neighborhood SA algorithm to achieve path coordination scheduling. Simulation results show that the …

Simulation Study On Circular-Track Rgv Scheduling Based On Railway Operating Rules, Hualan Wang, Li Wang, Zhongning Fu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To address the limitations of circular RGV systems under high-density operating conditions, including a simple operational structure and limited parallel operation capability, this study investigates track structures and dispatching mechanisms for complex operational requirements. Based on the agent-based modeling method implemented on the AnyLogic platform, a simulation model of an RGV system with a nested circular track layout was developed, in which an embedded sub-loop equipped with track-switching devices is introduced into the traditional circular track structure. Operating and dispatching rules suitable for the nested circular structure are designed by incorporating the concepts of section operation and overtaking in …

Air Defense Resource Allocation And Reconstruction Method Based On Kggom, Jiaoxiong Chen, Chenglong Zhang, Yuqiang Zhao, Xianglin Li, Qiang Zhao

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To address the challenge that traditional solving methods cannot meet real-time requirements in the intelligent allocation and reconstruction of air defense operation resources, this paper focuses on an intelligent solving method for the dynamic allocation and reconstruction of intercept timing sensor-weapon-target. A multi-constraint model is established with damage effectiveness and operation cost as optimization objectives, and a knowledge-guided genetic optimization method (KGGOM) is proposed. Through knowledge-guided population generation and evolution, constraint-aware operators with correction mechanisms, and multi-path search combined with simulated annealing for gene correction, it improves its optimization capability and speed. Historical superior solution retention and dynamic elite …

Hybrid Jaya-Transformer-Based Task Scheduling Algorithm For Super-Agile Satellites, Haoyu Zhao, Guanghui Zhang, Lanting Hao, Meijia Guo

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Super-agile satellite task scheduling is characterized by complex constraints and tight coupling among task transitions. To address the relatively long online solution times of traditional heuristic algorithms, this paper establishes a super-agile satellite task scheduling model that aims to maximize the task profit ratio while considering constraints on visible time windows, attitude transition time, energy, and storage capacity. A Transformer is used to learn task requirements, visible time windows, and global correlations among tasks, and a dynamic mask and a task scheduler are incorporated to generate feasible task sequences. To enhance the model's ability to learn complex task correlations …

Aerial Refueling Scheduling Plan Generation Method For Multi-Position Task Management *, Jiachen Hu, Huanyu Li

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: An aerial refueling scheduling plan generation method based on hierarchical hybrid strategy is proposed to address the high complexity of aerial refueling scheduling for multi-position tasks and the difficulty for traditional manual operations or single-position-oriented solutions to manage tasks effectively. A multi-level strategic framework based on fixed-rule heuristics, rolling horizon optimization, and steady-state cyclic scheduling is developed and integrated into a hierarchical hybrid strategy to balance scheduling efficiency, optimization capability, and emergency response capability. Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed method effectively generates feasible refueling scheduling plans, producing viable plans under both undisturbed rotational operations and disturbed dynamic support …

Flight Test Mission Planning Method Based On Adaptive Large Neighborhood Search, Luofu Wu, Xinyang Wu, Lunhao Ju, Guopeng Song, Rui Wang, Jiang Jiang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Flight test mission planning is critical to aircraft performance evaluation, but traditional manual methods often struggle with extensive solution spaces and complex constraints. This paper constructs an overall flight test mission planning model and introduces a flight test planning algorithm (FTPA) based on adaptive large neighborhood search. FTPA utilizes Kahn topological sorting to generate an initial test-item priority sequence, which is then decoded into an initial solution, and jointly schedules flight test items and test aircraft within the adaptive large neighborhood search framework. A comparison with the CPLEX solver shows that the FTPA algorithm yields solutions with a gap …

Large Language Model-Assisted Control Framework For Mixed Remote Sensing Satellite Constellations, Guohua Wu, Ziyan You, Lei Li, Yi Gu, Shuanglin Li

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: A LLM-assisted control framework for mixed remote sensing satellite constellations is proposed to address the problem that the control and scheduling of mixed remote sensing satellite constellations cannot process users' raw natural language observation requirements and realize full-process automation from requirement input to scheduling schemes. LLMs are utilized to enhance the construction of domain knowledge graphs, requirement understanding and task characterization, and realize intelligent generation of scheduling schemes and optimal solution of scheduling models. A scheduling scheme generation method based on the "planning and execution" dual-Agent architecture is designed. Combined with the constellation scheduling toolset, the capability boundary of …

On-Orbit Refueling Mission Planning Of Satellites Based On Improved Nsga-Ii, Guozheng Li, Rui Wang, Yi Lu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: An improved NSGA-II solution framework based on multi-tree encoding is proposed to address the problems of high modeling complexity under large-scale scenarios and the tendency of traditional algorithms to fall into local optima. Based on multi-tree modeling, the complex mixed-integer programming problem is transformed into a multi-tree configuration optimization problem, thus reducing the constraint handling difficulty and improving the search efficiency of the solution space. Multi-tree crossover and mutation operators as well as the calculation method for objective functions are designed. A large neighborhood search (LNS) strategy is introduced, and the global exploration and local exploitation capabilities of the …