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Li, Meng (author), Li, Chao (author), Wu, Guanyin (author), An, Xizhong (author), Zhang, Hao (author), Fu, Haitao (author), Yang, Xiaohong (author), Zou, Qingchuan (author), Wu, Yongli (author), Dong, Kejun (author)An in-depth exploration of the reaction kinetics and thermo-chemical behaviors of the raceway can offer practical insights for optimizing the operations of blast furnace (BF), thus achieving a more effective iron and steel production process. In this study, the dynamic characteristics and the flow, heat and mass transfer behaviors in the BF...journal article 2024
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Sun, Yubo (author), Mohan, Manu K. (author), Dai, Xiaodi (author), Zhang, Yiyuan (author), Ye, G. (author), De Schutter, Geert (author)The proper control of the rheological performance of silicate-based alkali-activated slag (AAS) mixtures is problematic, as the conventional superplasticizers become less effective in alkaline media. Nevertheless, several methods have been proposed to improve the workability of silicate-activated AAS, such as by extending the mixing time, and...journal article 2024
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Lv, Leyang (author), Zhang, Xiangyu (author), Šavija, B. (author), Zhang, Mingzhong (author), Han, Kaihang (author), Zhang, Honghzhi (author), Pei, Chun (author), Zhu, Jihua (author), Xing, Feng (author)Self-healing concrete using encapsulated healing agent has shown great potential in enhancing concrete durability. However, the capsules are expensive to make and can lower the mechanical properties of concrete. In this study, a new type of manufactured aggregate that employs waste-derived fly ash cenosphere as a carrier of healing agent (SH...journal article 2024
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Wong, Dominique Hiulong (author), Zhang, Chunbo (author), Di Maio, F. (author), Hu, Mingming (author)Lack of knowledge and tools hampers circular transition in the construction industry. This study analyzes the potential of a framework of circular indicators put forward by the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM-C) as an answer to the prevailing need of a metric for building circularity assessment to...journal article 2024
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Zhen, Qi (author), Zhang, Anxiao (author), Bokel, R.M.J. (author), Zheng, Yue (author), Li, Jing (author), Du, Yiming (author), Zhang, Qi (author)Most respiratory infectious disease transmission events occur in indoor environments, and examining the infection risk in different types of multi-zone buildings is critical to the safe reopening and use of public buildings. Appropriate space design influences occupant behavior and virus spread, thereby aiding in mitigating indoor infection...journal article 2024
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Guo, W. (author), Zhang, Y. (author), Li, Wenfeng (author), Negenborn, R.R. (author), Atasoy, B. (author)Global synchromodal transportation is a promising strategy for providing efficient, reliable, flexible, and sustainable container shipping services across continents. It involves integrating multiple modes and routes owned by various operators to create a comprehensive transport plan. However, these operators often have their own local...journal article 2024
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Zhu, Z. (author), Zhang, Y. (author), Min, Changjun (author), Adam, A.J.L. (author), Urbach, Paul (author), Yuan, Xiaocong (author)Optical tweezers have proved to be a powerful tool with a wide range of applications. The gradient force plays a vital role in the stable optical trapping of nano-objects. The scalar method is convenient and effective for analyzing the gradient force in traditional optical trapping. However, when the third-order nonlinear effect of the nano...journal article 2024
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Zhang, S. (author), Li, Yuhang (author), Bannenberg, L.J. (author), Liu, Ming (author), Ganapathy, S. (author), Wagemaker, M. (author)Formation cycling is a critical process aimed at improving the performance of lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries during subsequent use. Achieving highly reversible Li-metal anodes, which would boost battery energy density, is a formidable challenge. Here, formation cycling and its impact on the subsequent cycling are largely unexplored. Through...journal article 2024
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Chen, Huan (author), Zhang, Zhaoyu (author), Guo, R. (author), Han, Xutao (author), Zhang, Xuanrui (author), Lin, Junhao (author)The gas state of the insulating gas significantly impacts the development and extent of the partial discharge (PD) in gas-insulated switchgear (GIS). Correlating these two factors allows for a more comprehensive diagnosis of insulation defects. At present, the ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) method has been widely used for PD detection in GIS....journal article 2024
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Zhang, H. (author), Fu, Rui (author), Wang, Jianqiang (author), Calvert, S.C. (author), van Lint, J.W.C. (author)The in-vehicle communication provides promising opportunities to improve the road safety and traffic efficiency. Previous studies demonstrated that the professional drivers have better driving skills than the non-professional drivers who allocate more attention to secondary tasks. However, they may not be sensitive to the new in-vehicle...journal article 2024
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Zhang, F. (author), van Dijk, N.H. (author), Brück, E.H. (author), Ren, Yang (author)The emerging all-d-metal Ni(Co)MnTi-based Heusler compounds attract extensive attention because it can potentially be employed for solid-state refrigeration. However, in comparison to the abundant physical functionalities in bulk conditions, the hidden properties related to the NiCoMnTi-based Heusler nanoparticles (NPs) have not yet been...journal article 2024
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Sheng, Yue (author), Jin, Sheng (author), Comeau, M.J. (author), Hou, Zengqian (author), Yin, Yaotian (author), Zhang, Letian (author), Wei, Wenbo (author), Ye, Gaofeng (author)New evidence worldwide has linked the surface locations of mineral deposits and their crustal-scale electrical conductivity footprint. We examine the relationship between the Gangdese Miocene porphyry copper deposits, Tibetan Plateau, and the electrical conductivity signature from a three-dimensional model generated from 311 magnetotelluric...journal article 2024
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Luo, Runding (author), Sun, Botao (author), Hou, Xinlan (author), Shi, Wenhua (author), Zhang, Kouchi (author), Fan, Jiajie (author)This work employed the particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm to assess the trade-off between breakdown voltage (BV) and on-state resistance (R <i style="box-sizing: border-box;">DS,on</i> ) in 4H–SiC metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistors (MOSFET) for power devices. In this work, the numerical model obtained after analyzing...journal article 2024
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Shan, Meixia (author), Zhang, Jingjing (author), Cong, Shenzhen (author), Zhang, Yatao (author), He, Xuezhong (author), Kapteijn, F. (author), Liu, X. (author)Separation of hydrogen from carbon dioxide for sustainable H<sub>2</sub> production and CO<sub>2</sub> capture still faces great challenges due to the smaller size of H<sub>2</sub> and higher condensability of CO<sub>2</sub>. Herein, a high-performance benzimidazole-linked polymer (BILP) membrane for hydrogen separation was directly prepared...journal article 2024
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Zhang, Zheng (author), Zhang, Dengyu (author), Zhang, Qingrui (author), Pan, W. (author), Hu, Tianjiang (author)Integrating rule-based policies into reinforcement learning promises to improve data efficiency and generalization in cooperative pursuit problems. However, most implementations do not properly distinguish the influence of neighboring robots in observation embedding or inter-robot interaction rules, leading to information loss and inefficient...journal article 2024
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Zhang, Z.H. (author), Andrade, Bruno (author), Wang, Xiaoqiong (author), Aburabee, Ibrahim (author), Yuan, Sinan (author)Traditional Chinese villages act as the essential carriers of China’s rural heritage. Such villages are considered to retain living practices of intangible heritage through know-how, artistic and folk customs, as well as a well-preserved architectural appearance. However, their conservation is at stake due to degradation, abandonment, and...journal article 2024
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Wang, Ranran (author), Zhang, Jun (author), Lu, Yijun (author), Ren, S. (author), Huang, Jiandong (author)The design of geopolymer concrete must meet more stringent requirements for the landscape, so understanding and designing geopolymer concrete with a higher compressive strength challenging. In the performance prediction of geopolymer concrete compressive strength, machine learning models have the advantage of being more accurate and faster....journal article 2024
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Gao, Y. (author), Liu, X. (author), Ren, S. (author), Assaf Martinez-Streignard, E.I. (author), Liu, Pengfei (author), Zhang, Yuqing (author)Bitumen fatigue resistance is critical to determine the overall fatigue performance and service life of asphalt pavements. However, the mechanisms responsible for fatigue damage of bitumen have previously not been well understood. Molecular dynamics (MD) simulation has recently emerged as a powerful computer-aided numerical technique to model...journal article 2024
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Mo, J. (author), Shankar, S. (author), Pezone, R. (author), Zhang, Kouchi (author), Vollebregt, S. (author)Silicon carbide (SiC) is recognized as an excellent material for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), especially those operating in challenging environments, such as high temperature, high radiation, and corrosive environments. However, SiC bulk micromachining is still a challenge, which hinders the development of complex SiC MEMS. To...journal article 2024
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Hsiao, T. (author), Cova Fariña, P. (author), Oosterhout, S.D. (author), Jirovec, D. (author), Zhang, X. (author), van Diepen, C.J. (author), Lawrie, W.I.L. (author), Wang, C.A. (author), Sammak, A. (author), Scappucci, G. (author), Veldhorst, M. (author), Vandersypen, L.M.K. (author)Quantum systems with engineered Hamiltonians can be used to study many-body physics problems to provide insights beyond the capabilities of classical computers. Semiconductor gate-defined quantum dot arrays have emerged as a versatile platform for realizing generalized Fermi-Hubbard physics, one of the richest playgrounds in condensed matter...journal article 2024