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Stretchable strain sensor based on HfSe₂/LIG composite with high sensitivity and good linearity within a wide range

Yang, Huiru (author), Wang, S. (author), Huang, Qianming (author), Tan, C. (author), Gao, Chenshan (author), Xu, Siyuan (author), Ye, Huaiyu (author), Zhang, Kouchi (author)

Flexible strain sensors based on nanomaterials have sparked a lot of interest in the field of wearable smart electronics. Laser induced graphene (LIG) based sensors in particular stand out due to their straightforward fabrication procedure, three-dimensional porous structures, and exceptional electromechanical capabilities. Recent studies...

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Spatial and temporal reconstruction of unsteady rotating forces through an inverse acoustic method

Xu, Y. (author), Zhang, Xiao Zheng (author), Casalino, D. (author), Bi, Chuan Xing (author)

An inverse acoustic method is presented in this work, which allows to determine the spatial and temporal distribution of unsteady rotating forces from microphone array measurements. The method is based on the usage of a space–time regularization with a mixed norm. The proposed method can take advantage of a prior knowledge of the space–time...

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Laser-Induced Graphene Formation on Chitosan Derivatives toward Ecofriendly Electronics

Huang, Qian Ming (author), Yang, Huiru (author), Wang, S. (author), Liu, X. (author), Tan, C. (author), Luo, Anxin (author), Xu, Siyuan (author), Zhang, Kouchi (author), Ye, H. (author)

Laser-induced graphene (LIG) has aroused a wide range of research interests ranging from micro-nano energy devices to the Internet of Things (IoT). Nevertheless, the non-degradability of most-used synthetic polymer carbon sources poses a serious threat to the environment. In this work, ecofriendly chitosan-based derivatives, including...

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Real-time reconstruction of unsteady rotating forces acting by rotor blades in moving medium

Xu, Ying (author), Casalino, D. (author), Zhang, Xiao Zheng (author), Zhang, Yong Bin (author), Bi, Chuan Xing (author)

A time-domain inverse aeroacoustic method based on the convective Ffowcs Williams–Hawkings equation is presented. The method allows to determine, in real-time, the unsteady forces exerted on rotating blades in the presence of a moving medium. The inversion procedure is based on a space-time regularization with a mixed l1,2-norm, which guarantees...

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Spatial Resolution Matching of Microwave Radiometer Measurements Using Iterative Deconvolution with Close Loop Priors (ICLP)

Yao, Zhiyu (author), Hu, Weidong (author), Feng, Zhiyan (author), Zhang, Wenlong (author), Liu, Yang (author), Xu, Zhihao (author), Ligthart, L.P. (author)

Passive multifrequency microwave sensors frequently struggle with difficulties of nonuniform spatial resolution among multiple channels. The raw measurements in the land-sea transition zone are seriously contaminated. Conventional analytical deconvolution techniques suffer from the tradeoff between spatial resolution enhancement and noise...

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Microwave Heating Healing of Asphalt Mixture with Coal Gangue Powder and Basalt Aggregate

Zhang, Bin (author), Gao, Xu (author), Xu, S. (author), Yang, Xinkui (author), Tian, Qin (author), Liu, Jiayi (author)

Microwave heating is an effective method to achieve autonomic crack healing in asphalt mixtures, and the use of microwave-absorbing materials can largely improve this healing efficiency. As a solid waste, coal gangue contains metal oxides, which shows the possibility of microwave heating. In order to further promote the application of coal...

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Guanidium-assisted crystallization engineering for highly efficient CsPbI₃ solar cells

Wang, Shuo (author), Xu, Youkui (author), Wang, Qian (author), Zhou, Xufeng (author), Li, ZhenHua (author), Wang, Meng (author), Lei, Yutian (author), Zhang, Hong (author), Wang, H. (author), Jin, Zhiwen (author)

Iodine vacancies and uncoordinated iodide ions of CsPbI₃ films are mainly responsible for nonradiative recombination. Here, we report a composition-engineering passivation method that through guanidium (GA⁺) and I⁻ forms strong hydrogen bonds to passivate iodine vacancies and reduce defects. Both experimental...

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Self-healing cementitious composites with a hollow vascular network created using 3D-printed sacrificial templates

Wan, Z. (author), Zhang, Y. (author), Xu, Y. (author), Šavija, B. (author)

Additively manufactured vascular networks have great potential for use in autonomous self-healing of cementitious composites as they potentially allow multiple healing events to take place. However, the existence of a vascular tube wall may impede with the healing efficiency if it does not rupture timely to release the healing agent. The...

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Enhanced Optical Performance of BaMgAl₁₀O₁₇: Eu²⁺ Phosphor by a Novel Method of Carbon Coating

Yin, L.J. (author), Dong, Juntao (author), Wang, Yinping (author), Zhang, Bi (author), Zhou, Zheng Yang (author), Jian, Xian (author), Wu, Mengqiang (author), Xu, Xin (author), van Ommen, J.R. (author), Hintzen, H.T.J.M. (author)

Many strategies have been adopted to improve thermal degradation of phosphors. Because of the stability and high transmittance of graphene, here we report a novel method of carbon coating on BaMgAl₁₀O₁₇:Eu²⁺ (BAM) phosphor particles through chemical vapor deposition. The chemical composition, microstructure,...

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Slab track-bridge interaction subjected to a moving train: an improved matrix formulation and truncation method

Zhang, Qiang (author), Zhang, X. (author), Xu, Lei (author)

Modelling slab track-bridge interaction subject to a moving train usually involves solving complex high-dimensional matrix equations which is time-consuming. This research works to optimize the auto-assembling process in the slab track-bridge coupling matrices formulation and improve the computational efficiency by truncating the dynamic...

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Dual-action smart coatings with a self-healing superhydrophobic surface and anti-corrosion properties

Qian, Hongchang (author), Xu, Dake (author), Du, Cuiwei (author), Zhang, Dawei (author), Li, Xiaogang (author), Huang, Luyao (author), Deng, Leping (author), Tu, Yunchao (author), Mol, J.M.C. (author), Terryn, H.A. (author)

This work introduces a new self-healing superhydrophobic coating based on dual actions by the corrosion inhibitor benzotriazole (BTA) and an epoxy-based shape memory polymer (SMP). Damage to the surface morphology (e.g., crushed areas and scratches) and the corresponding superhydrophobicity are shown to be rapidly healed through a simple heat...

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Policy-based initiatives on promoting China's affordable housing: Challenges and opportunities

Zhang, Guoqiang (author), Xu, Keyi (author), Liu, Zhengxuan (author), Huang, R. (author), Li, B. (author), Wang, Ran (author)

The construction industry's commitment to achieving carbon neutrality has underscored the urgency of promoting green and low-carbon sustainable affordable housing. However, the development process has encountered several challenges, including conflicts between the central and local governments arising from differences in value preferences,...

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Synthesis and characterization of argyrodite solid electrolytes for all-solid-state Li-ion batteries

Zhang, Zhixia (author), Zhang, Long (author), Liu, Yanyan (author), Yu, C. (author), Yan, Xinlin (author), Xu, Bo (author), Wang, L. (author)

Li₆PS₅X (X = Cl, Br, I) argyrodites possess high ionic conductivity but with rather scattered values due to various processing conditions. In this work, Li₆PS₅X solid electrolytes were prepared by solid-state sintering or mechanical alloying and optimized with or without excess Li₂S....

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Quantized Majorana conductance

Zhang, H. (author), Liu, Chun Xiao (author), Gazibegovic, S. (author), Xu, D. (author), Logan, John A. (author), Wang, Guanzhong (author), van Loo, N. (author), Bommer, J.D.S. (author), de Moor, M.W.A. (author), Car, D. (author), op het Veld, R.L.M. (author), Van Veldhoven, Petrus J. (author), Kölling, S. (author), Verheijen, M.P.A.M. (author), Pendharkar, Mihir (author), Pennachio, Daniel J. (author), Shojaei, Borzoyeh (author), Lee, Joon Sue (author), Palmstrøm, Chris J. (author), Bakkers, E.P.A.M. (author), Sarma, S. Das (author), Kouwenhoven, Leo P. (author)

Majorana zero-modes - a type of localized quasiparticle - hold great promise for topological quantum computing. Tunnelling spectroscopy in electrical transport is the primary tool for identifying the presence of Majorana zero-modes, for instance as a zero-bias peak in differential conductance. The height of the Majorana zero-bias peak is...

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Synthesis of severe lattice distorted MoS₂ coupled with hetero-bonds as anode for superior lithium-ion batteries

Liu, Yanyan (author), Zhang, Long (author), Wang, Hongqiang (author), Yu, C. (author), Yan, Xinlin (author), Liu, Qiunan (author), Xu, Bo (author), Wang, Li min (author)

Exploration of advanced anode materials is a highly relevant research topic for next generation lithium-ion batteries. Here, we report severe lattice distorted MoS₂ nanosheets with a flower-like morphology prepared with PEG400 as additive, which acts not only as surfactant but importantly, also as reactant. Notably, in the absence...

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Erosion potential of the Yangtze Delta under sediment starvation and climate change

Yang, H. F. (author), Yang, S. L. (author), Xu, K. H. (author), Wu, H. (author), Shi, B. W. (author), Zhu, Q. (author), Zhang, W. X. (author), Yang, Z. (author)

Deltas are widely threatened by sediment starvation and climate change. Erosion potential is an important indicator of delta vulnerability. Here, we investigate the erosion potential of the Yangtze Delta. We found that over the past half century the Yangtze's sediment discharge has decreased by 80% due to the construction of >50,000 dams...

journal article 2017

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Cementitious cellular composites with auxetic behavior

Xu, Y. (author), Zhang, H. (author), Schlangen, E. (author), Lukovic, M. (author), Šavija, B. (author)

Auxetic behavior refers to material with negative Poisson's ratio. In this research, a new type of cementitious auxetic material is developed. A novel crack bridging auxetic mechanism is discovered which is in contrast with a local buckling mechanism commonly employed to trigger auxetic behavior. Taking advantage of 3D printing techniques,...

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Microstructure informed micromechanical modelling of hydrated cement paste: Techniques and challenges

Zhang, H. (author), Xu, Y. (author), Gan, Y. (author), Chang, Z. (author), Schlangen, E. (author), Šavija, B. (author)

Application of micromechanical modelling of hydrated cement paste (HCP) gains more and more interests in the field of cementitious materials. One of the most promising approaches is the use of so-called microstructure informed micromechanical models, which provides a direct link between microstructure and mechanical properties. In order to...

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Early dengue outbreak detection modeling based on dengue incidences in Singapore during 2012 to 2017

Chen, P. (author), Fu, Xiuju (author), Ma, Stefan (author), Xu, Hai Yan (author), Zhang, Wanbing (author), Xiao, Gaoxi (author), Siow Mong Goh, Rick (author), Xu, George (author), Ching Ng, Lee (author)

Dengue has been as an endemic with year-round presence in Singapore. In the recent years 2013, 2014, and 2016, there were several severe dengue outbreaks, posing serious threat to the public health. To proactively control and mitigate the disease spread, early warnings of dengue outbreaks, at which there are rapid and large-scale spread of...

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Experimentally validated meso-scale fracture modelling of mortar using output from micromechanical models

Zhang, H. (author), Xu, Y. (author), Gan, Y. (author), Schlangen, E. (author), Šavija, B. (author)

This paper presents a validation process of the developed multi-scale modelling scheme on mortar composites. Special attention was paid to make the material structure of real and virtual mortar specimens comparable at the meso-scale. The input mechanical parameters of cement paste (both bulk cement paste and interfacial transition zone) at the...

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