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Design And Research Of A Microfocus X-Ray Tube, Haodong Zhao, Shizong Wei, Daolong Yu, Zhixia Liu, Yuezhong Chen, Ji Xu Sep 2026

Design And Research Of A Microfocus X-Ray Tube, Haodong Zhao, Shizong Wei, Daolong Yu, Zhixia Liu, Yuezhong Chen, Ji Xu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: With the rapid advancement of high-resolution imaging and Micro-nano detection technology, microfocus X-ray sources show great potential for applications in industrial non-destructive testing, biomedical imaging, and material microstructure analysis. Achieving a focal spot size below 10 μm is essential for enhancing spatial resolution. However, traditional X-ray tubes are constrained by heat source dimensions, electron beam divergence, and limited focusing capabilities, which makes it challenging to simultaneously achieve focal spot miniaturization and adequate radiation intensity. In this study, a hot cathode electron gun is modeled using CST particle studio. Simulations are conducted to analyze the influence of the first anode …


Research On Characteristics Of Inclined Jet Flow For Aircraft De-Icing Based On Multiphysics Coupling, Zhiwei Xing, Hongbin Zhang, Ke Sun, Wenliang Miao Sep 2026

Research On Characteristics Of Inclined Jet Flow For Aircraft De-Icing Based On Multiphysics Coupling, Zhiwei Xing, Hongbin Zhang, Ke Sun, Wenliang Miao

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To address the complex multiphysics coupling and lack of theoretical guidance for spray parameters in aircraft ground de-icing, a simulation model based on the Phase-Field method and Realizable k-ε turbulence model is proposed to investigate inclined jet flow over airfoil surfaces. The model enables the numerical reconstruction of jet impingement, liquid film flow, and unsteady heat transfer processes, providing a framework to elucidate the regulatory mechanisms of jet angles on momentum distribution and thermal characteristics. The simulation results reveal distinct variations in the flow and heat-transfer characteristics at different jet inclination angles. At a jet angle of 15°, the …


Physics-Driven Efficient Simulation Platform For Warhead-Target Engagement And Damage Assessment, Yidan Cui, Jingyao Ke, Yufeng Zheng, Kun Xue Sep 2026

Physics-Driven Efficient Simulation Platform For Warhead-Target Engagement And Damage Assessment, Yidan Cui, Jingyao Ke, Yufeng Zheng, Kun Xue

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To address the limitations of incomplete physical modeling, low computational efficiency, fragmented simulation workflows, and insufficient visual immersion in existing damage simulations of fragment warheads, this paper proposes and develops a physics-driven, high-efficiency visualization platform for warhead-target engagement and damage assessment. The platform implements a full-chain, closed-loop simulation framework covering scenario configuration, force-field computation, fragment dispersion, warhead-target intersection, and damage evaluation. A finite element-discrete element (JK2024-06) coupled dynamics framework is established, integrating a detonation model, shell expansion correction, and fragment velocity inheritance to accurately reproduce the complete dynamic process from detonation to dispersion. A three-level acceleration algorithm based on …


Research On Simulation Technology Of Sea Yawing Test For Amphibious Vehicles, Yue Zhong, Wenlong Ji, Shiqi Feng, Feng Xu, Shuangping Ye Sep 2026

Research On Simulation Technology Of Sea Yawing Test For Amphibious Vehicles, Yue Zhong, Wenlong Ji, Shiqi Feng, Feng Xu, Shuangping Ye

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Addressing the challenges of achieving extreme operating conditions and understanding the boundary conditions of yaw performance in offshore yaw tests for amphibious vehicles, a heading-flow direction angle mapping analysis method based on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation and a three-dimensional hydrodynamic stratified model is proposed. Under environmental conditions of second-level (wave height of 0.5 m, wind speed of 3.3 m/s) and third-level (wave height of 1.0 m, wind speed of 5.1 m/s) sea states, a hundred-meter yaw test is simulated to reveal the nonlinear evolution law of yaw displacement and heading-flow direction angle. The research indicates that the extreme …


Vibration Characteristics Of Compact Hydraulic System Pipelines Based On Two-Way Fluid- Structure Interaction, Lichen Shi, Xujia Feng, Weitao Dou, Yanyan Li Sep 2026

Vibration Characteristics Of Compact Hydraulic System Pipelines Based On Two-Way Fluid- Structure Interaction, Lichen Shi, Xujia Feng, Weitao Dou, Yanyan Li

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Amid growing demands for green manufacturing, equipment miniaturization, and high efficiency, compact hydraulic systems are critical in disassembly, assembly, and transport operations due to their high power density and flexibility. However, severe vibration in the pipeline systems significantly compromises equipment reliability. This study investigates the dynamic response mechanism of a compact on-board hydraulic pipeline system, using a specific piece of disassembly and assembly equipment with spatially constrained clamp placement as a case study, through a two-way fluid-structure interaction method, and optimizes the clamp layout. The results show that resonance occurs when the excitation frequency of the hydraulic oil pressure …


Research On Automated Generation Method Of Data-Based Architectural View Products, Kui Wang, Tianrong Gao, Cheng Chen, Mengyin Cui, Ping Wang, Xiaoping Wang, Huaijin Ge Sep 2026

Research On Automated Generation Method Of Data-Based Architectural View Products, Kui Wang, Tianrong Gao, Cheng Chen, Mengyin Cui, Ping Wang, Xiaoping Wang, Huaijin Ge

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To address the issue of insufficient consistency among view products in the architectural design process, this paper proposes an automatic view product generation method based on the architecture metamodel. To enhance the consistency of view products, the method abandons the traditional post-design verification approach. Instead, it uses the information flow/data flow defined in the metamodel as the benchmark, and through explicit associations among architectural data as well as mapping relationships between view products and data, automatically derives and generates behavioral view products from structural and classificational view products. A prototype tool developed based on this method has been validated …


Research Of Data-Model Integrated Digital Twin-Based Health Intelligent Monitoring For Multi-Stage Centrifugal Compressors, Xiaomo Jiang, Jigang Meng, Huaiyu Hui, Wenqing Meng, Haibin Yang, Huize Chen Sep 2026

Research Of Data-Model Integrated Digital Twin-Based Health Intelligent Monitoring For Multi-Stage Centrifugal Compressors, Xiaomo Jiang, Jigang Meng, Huaiyu Hui, Wenqing Meng, Haibin Yang, Huize Chen

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To address the challenges of insufficient real-time monitoring capability and weak coupling between physical entities and virtual models in the long-term safe and reliable operation of multi-stage centrifugal compressors under complex operating conditions, this paper proposes a digital twin construction method based on data-model fusion for intelligent health monitoring. A unit-system-component hierarchical virtual twin model is established to achieve the coordinated mapping of geometric structure, operational behavior, and monitoring data of the compressor. By integrating a terminal-edge-cloud collaborative architecture, data-driven models are dynamically coupled with the virtual twin to construct a digital twin-based health monitoring platform, enabling operating state …


Design Of A Simulation Dataset For Fine-Grained Detection Of Space Target Sequence Images, Shiyan Wang, Danpu Zhao, Haikun Hong Sep 2026

Design Of A Simulation Dataset For Fine-Grained Detection Of Space Target Sequence Images, Shiyan Wang, Danpu Zhao, Haikun Hong

Journal of System Simulation

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With the increasing number of space objects such as satellites, there is a growing need for fine-grained detection and recognition of distant space targets. However, obtaining real observational data remains difficult due to high costs and insufficient annotation detail. To overcome these limitations, asynthetic dataset generation system based on multi-module collaboration is developed. Using joint simulation with STK and Blender, the proposed system simulates optical imaging conditions of space targets and automatically produces sequential images along with corresponding fine-grained labels. A large-scale simulation dataset is constructed for fine-grained detection in space target image sequences. It contains …


Robotic Digital Twin Modeling Method Integrating Mbse And Modelica, Zaiwu Mei, Jiangman Zhou, Cong Zhang, Yiping Gao, Zerun Zhu Sep 2026

Robotic Digital Twin Modeling Method Integrating Mbse And Modelica, Zaiwu Mei, Jiangman Zhou, Cong Zhang, Yiping Gao, Zerun Zhu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To address the issues of disconnection between system architecture design and dynamic simulation, as well as the limited reusability and scalability of models in robotic digital twin modeling, a modular modeling approach integrating MBSE (model-based systems engineering) and Modelica is proposed. The method employs MBSE for system architecture design and requirement traceability, and combines Modelica for multi-domain dynamic simulation, forming a full-chain digital twin model from system design to physical behavior simulation. Standardized interfaces and a generic component model library are developed to decouple and integrate mechanical, electrical, and control subsystems, enabling rapid model assembly and functional expansion. A …


Modeling And Simulation Of Multi-Hop Routing In 3d Tunnel Wireless Sensor Networks, Fang Cao, Jiguang Yang, Jiuyuan Huo Sep 2026

Modeling And Simulation Of Multi-Hop Routing In 3d Tunnel Wireless Sensor Networks, Fang Cao, Jiguang Yang, Jiuyuan Huo

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To address the unbalanced energy consumption and short network lifetime caused by the complex topology and strong energy coupling of three-dimensional tunnel wireless sensor networks, this study constructs a system-level operating model integrating spatial topology, energy evolution, and routing decision-making, and proposes an energy management for balanced and efficient routing (EMBER) algorithm based on the competition of tribes and cooperation of members (CTCM) algorithm. The optimal number of cluster heads is derived through tunnel spatial modeling. Clustering is performed using a Gaussian mixture model optimized by CTCM, and efficient cluster-head selection is achieved by combining data envelopment analysis. An …


Rrt*-Based Robotic Manipulator Path Planning With Artificial Potential Field Guidance And Accumulator-Based Adaptive Adjustment, Fangzheng Gao, Xu Guo, Quan Sun, Jiacai Huang, Zhongcai Zhang Sep 2026

Rrt*-Based Robotic Manipulator Path Planning With Artificial Potential Field Guidance And Accumulator-Based Adaptive Adjustment, Fangzheng Gao, Xu Guo, Quan Sun, Jiacai Huang, Zhongcai Zhang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To address the problems of blind sampling, slow convergence, and path redundancy in robotic manipulator path planning in cluttered and unstructured three-dimensional environments, An RRT* algorithm integrating artificial potential field guidance and accumulator-based adaptive adjustment, namely APGA-RRT* (artificial potential field guidance and accumulator adaptive adjustment-RRT*). The proposed algorithm improves the overall planning performance from three aspects: sampling, expansion, and path optimization. In the sampling stage, a potential-field-guided sampling strategy based on target-distance weighting and virtual-target switching is constructed, obstacle suppression and safe-distance gating mechanisms are incorporated to dynamically adjust the guidance intensity, thereby enhancing target directivity and local escape …


Online Fine-Tuning Of Binocular Camera Extrinsic Parameters Based On Position-Iteration Dual Perception, Qian Long, Tuerhong Dilixiati, Qi Zheng, Lijun Shen Sep 2026

Online Fine-Tuning Of Binocular Camera Extrinsic Parameters Based On Position-Iteration Dual Perception, Qian Long, Tuerhong Dilixiati, Qi Zheng, Lijun Shen

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In long-term operation of binocular systems, small drifts in extrinsic parameters may occur due to temperature changes, vibration, and mechanical shocks. As these drifts accumulate, the ranging error increases with distance and seriously degrades long-range measurement performance. Because online compensation is difficult, such small drifts are often neglected. To address this problem, an online fine-tuning method based on position-iteration dual perception is proposed. A multiplicative coupling weighting model is established by integrating spatial reliability with an iteration-stage modulation function. A three-stage progressive optimization algorithm is designed to balance convergence speed and robustness. A simulation framework for offline calibration and …


Review Of Evaluation Metrics For The Credibility Of Autonomous Driving Test Scenarios, Jiwei Li, Runmin Wang, Yu Zhu, Jingjun Cheng, Xiangmo Zhao Sep 2026

Review Of Evaluation Metrics For The Credibility Of Autonomous Driving Test Scenarios, Jiwei Li, Runmin Wang, Yu Zhu, Jingjun Cheng, Xiangmo Zhao

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Currently, scenario-based simulation testing has become a core technical approach for verifying autonomous driving system functionality. However, due to the absence of unified evaluation standards for simulation scenarios, significant differences exist among the metrics constructed and adopted by different studies, each with its own limitations. This hinders mutual recognition of research outcomes and prevents scientific measurement of scenario quality. This study systematically reviews relevant research from the past five years, categorizing autonomous driving test scenarios into four types: parameter-descriptive, trajectory-driven, environment-simulation, and perception-data-driven. It clarifies the core characteristics, application objectives, and generation mechanisms of each scenario type. Subsequently, focusing …


Hybrid Attention For Low-Overlap Point Cloud Registration, Huaijun Wang, Zonghua Yu, Chenxin Xu, Junhuai Li, Chenzhi Li, Junjie Yin Sep 2026

Hybrid Attention For Low-Overlap Point Cloud Registration, Huaijun Wang, Zonghua Yu, Chenxin Xu, Junhuai Li, Chenzhi Li, Junjie Yin

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To address the significant registration errors caused by large initial pose deviations in low overlap ratio point cloud, this paper presents a two-stage optimization method that integrates selfattention and cross-attention mechanisms. Orientation feature representation is enhanced using equivariant self-attention, semantic alignment is achieved through invariant cross-attention, and rotational equivariance is modeled with an octahedral group for coarse registration. Various attention variants are employed to aggregate features along the anchor dimension, and a local-to-global module is utilized for fine registration. On the 3DLoMatch dataset, the proposed method achieves a registration recall of 77.0% and an inlier ratio of 44.3%. Even …


Numerical Simulation Study On Flow-Induced Vibration Energy Harvesting Characteristics Of Piezoelectric Energy Harvester With Elliptical Cylinder Bluff-Body, Jiechao Lei, Long Li, Ji Yao Sep 2026

Numerical Simulation Study On Flow-Induced Vibration Energy Harvesting Characteristics Of Piezoelectric Energy Harvester With Elliptical Cylinder Bluff-Body, Jiechao Lei, Long Li, Ji Yao

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To improve the self-powering efficiency of miniature internet of things devices, this paper establishes a fluid-structure-electric multi-field coupled computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model based on the ANSYS Fluent platform. It conducts a numerical simulation study on the flow-induced vibration energy harvesting characteristics of a piezoelectric cantilever beam energy harvester with an elliptical cylinder bluff-body. A systematic analysis is performed on the influence mechanism of flow velocity within the range of 0.1~0.5 m/s on the output power. The results indicate that the output power of the harvester exhibits phased growth with increasing flow velocity. In the range below 0.15 m/s, …


Fast Sparse Image Reconstruction Models In Through-The-Wall Radars: A Review, Aude Kileo, Hashimu U. Iddi, Abdi Abdalla Sep 2026

Fast Sparse Image Reconstruction Models In Through-The-Wall Radars: A Review, Aude Kileo, Hashimu U. Iddi, Abdi Abdalla

Tanzania Journal of Science

Through-the-Wall Radar Imaging (TWRI) is a modern technology that uses electromagnetic waves to detect objects behind walls, with key applications in surveillance, rescue operations, and reconnaissance. Achieving high resolution in both down-range and cross-range requires ultra-wideband signals and long apertures, resulting in large data volumes, increased acquisition time, and high memory demands. TWRI employs Compressive Sensing (CS) to reduce computational time, which has proved its significance in many recent TWRI applications. However, in CS, image reconstruction approaches shift the computational burden from the sensing stage to the recovery stage, which prolongs the reconstruction times, making it unsuitable in time-sensitive applications. …


Feasibility Of Acetylated Icacina Trichantha Oliv. Tuber Starch As Viscosity And Fluid Loss Control Agents In Water-Based Drilling Mud. A Comparative Assessment With Commercial Starch, Kennedy I. Ogunwa, Theresa O. Uchechukwu, Ozioma Achugasim, Leo C. Osuji, Onyewuchi Akaranta Sep 2026

Feasibility Of Acetylated Icacina Trichantha Oliv. Tuber Starch As Viscosity And Fluid Loss Control Agents In Water-Based Drilling Mud. A Comparative Assessment With Commercial Starch, Kennedy I. Ogunwa, Theresa O. Uchechukwu, Ozioma Achugasim, Leo C. Osuji, Onyewuchi Akaranta

Tanzania Journal of Science

The need for sustainable, non-food drilling fluid additives has prompted the feasibility assessment of acetylated Icacina trichantha tuber starch as a viscosity modifier and fluid loss control agent in water-based muds. Native starch was acetylated to obtain two derivatives (Degree of Substitution DS = 0.38 and 0.68) and characterized using FTIR, swelling power, and physicochemical analyses. Drilling mud performance was assessed through rheology, gel strength, filtration loss, sorptivity, and model fitting. Acetylation improved swelling and reduced gelatinization temperature. The optimal formulation, Mud-ITO-ACS2 (DS = 0.68), exhibited the most favorable performance, combining low plastic viscosity (6 cP vs 9 cP for …


Biosensor Development In East Africa: A Systematic Review Of Technologies, Applications, Challenges, And Future Directions, Ally Mahadhy Sep 2026

Biosensor Development In East Africa: A Systematic Review Of Technologies, Applications, Challenges, And Future Directions, Ally Mahadhy

Tanzania Journal of Science

Biosensors integrate biological recognition elements with signal transduction systems to generate quantitative or semi-quantitative analytical information and have applications across healthcare, food safety, agriculture, environmental monitoring, and wildlife health. Despite substantial global advances, biosensor development in East Africa remains poorly characterized. This systematic review, conducted according to PRISMA 2020 guidelines, evaluated published evidence from 1995 to 2025 within a predefined East African Community geographical scope. Eligibility was based on IUPAC-aligned operational criteria requiring an integrated biological recognition element, transduction mechanism, and quantitative or semi-quantitative signal output. Three locally developed biosensors met the criteria: an electrochemical nano-biosensor for schistosomiasis diagnosis in …


Effect Of Acid Pretreatment On The Adsorption Of Phenol Red By Cellulose Isolated From Sandbox (Hura Crepitans L.): Kinetics, Isotherms And Thermodynamics, Muibat O. Alabi-Abass, Najeem A. Adesola Babarinde, Adeola A. Ibikunle, Nurudeen O. Sanyaolu Sep 2026

Effect Of Acid Pretreatment On The Adsorption Of Phenol Red By Cellulose Isolated From Sandbox (Hura Crepitans L.): Kinetics, Isotherms And Thermodynamics, Muibat O. Alabi-Abass, Najeem A. Adesola Babarinde, Adeola A. Ibikunle, Nurudeen O. Sanyaolu

Tanzania Journal of Science

The removal of synthetic dyes from wastewater remains an urgent environmental concern due to their persistence and toxicity. This study evaluates cellulose from Hura crepitans (HC) and its acid-modified form (AHC) for the adsorption of phenol red (PR) dye from aqueous solutions. The adsorbents were characterized using FTIR to identify functional groups responsible for dye binding, XRD to determine the crystalline structure, SEM to examine surface morphology, and BET/BJH analyses to measure surface area and pore distribution. Acid modification enhanced surface roughness, porosity, and the abundance of active functional sites, leading to improved adsorption efficiency. Optimal conditions were pH 9.0 …


Neutrosophic Indeterminacy-Transport Kolmogorov-Arnold Networks For Structured Uncertainty, Hafiz Muhammd Bilal, Kiran Naz, Anjum Ijaz Sep 2026

Neutrosophic Indeterminacy-Transport Kolmogorov-Arnold Networks For Structured Uncertainty, Hafiz Muhammd Bilal, Kiran Naz, Anjum Ijaz

Neutrosophic Systems with Applications

Kolmogorov-Arnold Networks (KANs) replace fixed node activations with learnable univariate edge functions, but standard KAN inference treats two equal-valued features identically even when one is accompanied by an explicit quality warning. NIT-KAN introduces a neutrosophic indeterminacy-transport mechanism for this setting. Each node carries an indeterminacy state in [0, 1]; a monotone gate g(I)=(1-I)α attenuates uncertain evidence on the predictive path, while a sensitivity-weighted transport rule carries indeterminacy through the underlying KAN computation. A terminal audit maps signed evidence to truth-support, falsity-support, and conflict-augmented indeterminacy without interpreting these quantities as class probabilities. We …


Neutrokoopman: Channel-Preserving Koopman Spectral Analysis Of Nonlinear Dynamics With Truth, Indeterminacy, And Falsity Evidence, Ahmed Samy, Mohamed M. Abdelhafeez, K Venkatachalam, Mohamed Abouhawwash Sep 2026

Neutrokoopman: Channel-Preserving Koopman Spectral Analysis Of Nonlinear Dynamics With Truth, Indeterminacy, And Falsity Evidence, Ahmed Samy, Mohamed M. Abdelhafeez, K Venkatachalam, Mohamed Abouhawwash

Neutrosophic Systems with Applications

Modern dynamical systems increasingly operate with evidence that is not merely noisy but incomplete, contradictory, or only partially trustworthy. Conventional Koopman methods represent nonlinear dynamics through linear evolution of observables, while robust and adaptive variants address parameter and model uncertainty. They do not, however, preserve the semantic distinction between support, indeterminacy, and counter-support when those conditions are compressed into a single uncertainty variable. This paper develops NeutroKoopman, a channel-preserving Koopman framework in which the physical state is augmented by a single-valued neutrosophic evidence state νt = ( Tt,It,Ft ). Deterministic and Markovian formulations are …


Experimental Study On The Behavior Of High-Strength Reinforced Concrete Beams With A Longitudinal Void, With And Without Micro Steel Fibers, At Different Shear Spans, Farah M. Hussein, Saif Altai, Shatha Alasadi, Ayoob A. Ibrahim, Arshad Nadhom Shubber Sep 2026

Experimental Study On The Behavior Of High-Strength Reinforced Concrete Beams With A Longitudinal Void, With And Without Micro Steel Fibers, At Different Shear Spans, Farah M. Hussein, Saif Altai, Shatha Alasadi, Ayoob A. Ibrahim, Arshad Nadhom Shubber

Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies

This study examines the impact of creating a longitudinal void in high-strength reinforced concrete (RC) beams to decrease concrete volume. Testing involved three groups: solid beams (SB), beams with a 75 mm void (VB), and beams with a void incorporating 1.2% micro-steel fibers (VBSF), across various shear spans (a/d) of 1.8, 2.7, and 3.6. Results indicated that increased a/d led to a 54.2% reduction in peak loads and a 119.2% increase in deflection for solid beams. The void negatively affected load-bearing at a/d = 1.8 with a 25% peak load reduction and brittle failure. At a/d = 2.7, effects were …


Increasing The Density Value Of Composite Propellant Ap/Htpb/Al For Rocket Performance Using The Sphere Packing Model, Muhammad Iqbal Alfikri, Bayu Prianto, Ariadne Lakshmidevi Juwono Sep 2026

Increasing The Density Value Of Composite Propellant Ap/Htpb/Al For Rocket Performance Using The Sphere Packing Model, Muhammad Iqbal Alfikri, Bayu Prianto, Ariadne Lakshmidevi Juwono

Makara Journal of Science

This research employs the sphere packing volume (SPV) model to optimize the density of composite propellants thereby enhancing rocket performance. We systematically varied the diameters of spherical ammonium perchlorate (AP) particles (50 and 400 µm) and aluminum powder (Al) particles (10 and 30 µm). These particles were incorporated at an ideal AP:Al ratio of 4:1 into a matrix of hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene and toluene diisocyanate. By adjusting the AP ratio for each Al particle size and considering theoretical and tap densities, we precisely calculated the SPV value for each composition. The composition with the highest SPV value yielded remarkable results. This …


Dense Platinum Nanoparticles Confined In Mn-N-C Nanocages For Robust Heavy-Duty Pemfcs, Lei Zhao, Zhen-Min Cao, Jia-Yu Zuo, Ming-Liang Yang, Hong-Yan Qiao, Jun-Song Chen, Rui Wu Sep 2026

Dense Platinum Nanoparticles Confined In Mn-N-C Nanocages For Robust Heavy-Duty Pemfcs, Lei Zhao, Zhen-Min Cao, Jia-Yu Zuo, Ming-Liang Yang, Hong-Yan Qiao, Jun-Song Chen, Rui Wu

Journal of Electrochemistry

High-loading Pt cathodes are essential for heavy-duty proton exchange membrane fuel cells but suffer from a critical tradeoff between ionomer sulfonate poisoning and nanoparticle instability. Herein, we report a spatial confinement strategy to encapsulate dense Pt nanoparticles (~51.8 wt%) within Mn/N-co-doped mesoporous carbon nanocages (denoted as Pt-MnNC). This architecture excludes bulky ionomers to create an ionomer-shielded environment against sulfonate poisoning, while Mn-Nx-mediated strong metal-support interactions anchor the Pt nanoparticles to prevent agglomeration and further boost durability. In the 5 × 5 cm2 membrane electrode assembly tests, the Pt-MnNC catalyst delivers an exceptional power density of 1.26 W·cm …


Efficient Acidic H2O2 Electrosynthesis Over Co Atoms Anchored On Nitrogen-Doped Hierarchical Porous Carbon, Xiao Huang, Zi-Hao Zhan, Hao-Xu Niu, Guan-Yu Luo, Jin-Tao Huang, Bo-Xuan Jin, De-Li Wang Sep 2026

Efficient Acidic H2O2 Electrosynthesis Over Co Atoms Anchored On Nitrogen-Doped Hierarchical Porous Carbon, Xiao Huang, Zi-Hao Zhan, Hao-Xu Niu, Guan-Yu Luo, Jin-Tao Huang, Bo-Xuan Jin, De-Li Wang

Journal of Electrochemistry

The two-electron oxygen reduction reaction (2e− ORR) presents a promising route for the on-site production of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), offering a green alternative to energy-consuming anthraquinone process. However, the high selectivity toward the competing 4e− ORR over the desired 2e− pathway leads to low Faradaic efficiency for H2O2, posing a critical challenge in catalyst design. In this work, a nitrogen-doped hollow hierarchical porous carbon with anchored Co atoms (CoN/HPC) was constructed for high-performance H2O2 production. The as-prepared Co-N/HPC catalyst showed excellent 2e− ORR performance, achieving …


Engineering Small-Sized Cations With Strong Solvation For High-Voltage Supercapacitors, Tong Huo, Pan Liu, Hao Chen, Peng Zhang, Zhen-Lei Chen, Guo-Fu Sun, Zhi-Qiang Shi, Jing Wang Sep 2026

Engineering Small-Sized Cations With Strong Solvation For High-Voltage Supercapacitors, Tong Huo, Pan Liu, Hao Chen, Peng Zhang, Zhen-Lei Chen, Guo-Fu Sun, Zhi-Qiang Shi, Jing Wang

Journal of Electrochemistry

Supercapacitors (SCs) have attracted much attention in the field of energy storage due to their high power density and long cycle life. However, their relatively low energy density limits their application in a wider range of fields. Methods to increase energy density include enhancing specific capacitance and extending operating voltage window. Herein, we report a novel electrolyte salt, tetramethylammonium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide (TMA-FSI), the resulting electrolyte formed with propylene carbonate (PC), designated as TMF, exhibited a wide electrochemical stability window (ESW) of 5.09 V. On the one hand, we found that the small size of TMA+ enables it to enter the …


Experimental Investigation Of Internal Flow Structures And Permeate Flux Behaviour In Direct Contact Membrane Distillation, Ali Kandi, Mehdi Khiadani, Yujie Yuan, Abdellah Shafieian Sep 2026

Experimental Investigation Of Internal Flow Structures And Permeate Flux Behaviour In Direct Contact Membrane Distillation, Ali Kandi, Mehdi Khiadani, Yujie Yuan, Abdellah Shafieian

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Understanding internal hydrodynamics of Direct Contact Membrane Distillation (DCMD) is crucial for desalination performance and mitigating temperature polarization. Despite its importance, quantitative experimental characterization of hydrodynamics governing boundary-layer development and transport enhancement within DCMD channels remains limited. This study presents the first spatially resolved Particle Image Velocimetry PIV measurement of velocity fields inside a smooth, actively operating flat-sheet DCMD channel, linking observed hydrodynamic structures to permeate flux. Two-dimensional velocity fields were captured at different streamwise positions for feed flow rates ranging from 0.7 to 4 L·min−1, enabling analysis of flow evolution and turbulence characteristics relevant to mass transfer. The results …


Geotechnical Enhancement Of Noncohesive Coal Mine Overburden Using Microbially Induced Calcite Precipitation And Fly Ash Stabilization For Sustainable Pavement Applications, Atul Gautam, Laxmikant Yadu Sep 2026

Geotechnical Enhancement Of Noncohesive Coal Mine Overburden Using Microbially Induced Calcite Precipitation And Fly Ash Stabilization For Sustainable Pavement Applications, Atul Gautam, Laxmikant Yadu

Journal of Sustainable Mining

The majority of the waste generated from opencast mining, termed as overburden (OB), is dumped adjacent to the mine boundary and poses long-term stability issues. Various studies have been carried out to assess the risk of dump slope failure, and treatment strategies have been accordingly recommended to strengthen this OB dump. However, scant works are reported to sustainably utilize this OB for construction works. This study aims to quantify the performance of stabilized noncohesive coal mine OB collected from Gondegaon opencast mine (OCM) in India. Stabilization was achieved using two techniques, namely microbially induced calcite precipitation (MICP) through Sporosarcina pasteurii …


Exploring Conceptions Of Engineering Design And Sustainability In Informal K–12 Engineering Education, Mobina Beheshti, Eunice Y. Kang, Avneet Hira Sep 2026

Exploring Conceptions Of Engineering Design And Sustainability In Informal K–12 Engineering Education, Mobina Beheshti, Eunice Y. Kang, Avneet Hira

Journal of Pre-College Engineering Education Research (J-PEER)

In this study we investigate K–12 students’ conceptualizations of sustainability, their perspectives on the role of engineers in sustainable practices, and how augmented reality (AR) can facilitate sustainability-oriented engineering design activities in informal settings. The AR technology used in this study includes the Merge Cube (a physical cube that serves as a digital canvas for AR) and CoSpaces Edu (an online platform that allows students to create 3D models and animate them using code). We employ a design-based research methodology, using qualitative narrative and artifact analysis to address the research questions: (1) What are students’ conceptions of sustainability and the …


Modeling Preannouncement And Launch Timing Decisions For Product Line Extension Under Innovation Uncertainty And Resource-Sharing Dual-Sourcing Supply Chain, Adewole Adegbola, Venkat Allada Sep 2026

Modeling Preannouncement And Launch Timing Decisions For Product Line Extension Under Innovation Uncertainty And Resource-Sharing Dual-Sourcing Supply Chain, Adewole Adegbola, Venkat Allada

Engineering Management and Systems Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

This research seeks to develop a system dynamics (SD) model to address challenges associated with the product line extension (PLE) problem. In this work, we specifically consider the "Two-Generation Product Line Extension (TGPLE) Problem", where a firm introduces a product variant in the market and plans to extend the launch to include a newer generation product in a resource-sharing dual-sourcing (RSDS) environment. We begin by identifying the key factors that influence product line extension, and we developed a TGPLE-RSDS construct based on three (3) inter-related systems: Market System, Production System and Supply Chain System. The proposed TGPLE-RSDS construct also illustrates …