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Li, Yuanyuan (author), Li, Jun (author), Bai, Tao (author), Chen, Anqi (author), Gu, Dengjun (author), Gao, Y. (author)Based on the efficient resource utilization of scrap tires, pyrolysis carbon black (PCB), and pyrolysis oil of waste tire (TPO), scrap tires' products were treated using dry styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) polymer modification of asphalt. The products of scrap tires, PCB and TPO, were handled using dry SBS polymer modification of asphalt...journal article 2024
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Zhang, P. (author), Li, S. (author), Dollevoet, R.P.B.J. (author), Li, Z. (author)Short pitch corrugation has been a problem for railways worldwide over one century. In this paper, a parametric investigation of fastenings is conducted to understand the corrugation formation mechanism and gain insights into corrugation mitigation. A three-dimensional finite element vehicle–track dynamic interaction model is employed, which...journal article 2024
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Wu, J. (author), Li, S. (author), Fu, A. (author), Cvetkovic, M. (author), Palensky, P. (author), Vasquez, Juan C. (author), Guerrero, Josep M. (author)The increasing proportion of renewable energy introduces both long-term and short-term uncertainty to power systems, which restricts the implementation of energy management systems (EMSs) with high dependency on accurate prediction techniques. A hierarchical online EMS (HEMS) is proposed in this paper to economically operate the Hybrid...journal article 2024
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Long, Jianjun (author), Wei, Xuejiao (author), Dong, Yiting (author), Cheng, Xixi (author), Li, Hao (author), Xu, X. (author), Zhu, Minhao (author)A systematic experimental investigation concerning the fretting-induced tribo-chemical state and its effect on the fretting wear behavior of titanium alloys under the vacuum atmospheres (4 × 10<sup>–3</sup> Pa and 4 × 10<sup>–1</sup> Pa) in different fretting regimes is reported. An in situ XPS analysis tester was developed to capture the...journal article 2024
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Li, Meng (author), Shen, Yanzhe (author), Ye, Guixin (author), He, Jialing (author), Zheng, Xin (author), Zhang, Zijian (author), Zhu, Liehuang (author), Conti, M. (author)Digital forensics is crucial to fight crimes around the world. Decentralized Digital Forensics (DDF) promotes it to another level by channeling the power of blockchain into digital investigations. In this work, we focus on the privacy and security of DDF. Our motivations arise from (1) how to track an anonymous- and-malicious data user who...journal article 2024
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Bosman, Danforth Brandon (author), Li, Q. (author), Kiss, A.A. (author)Downstream processing of natural gas liquids (NGL) provides feedstock needed for plastic production, upgraded fuels and heating, but it is one of the largest high-pressure and energy intensive processes. This original study is the first to integrate novel process intensification options from a holistic viewpoint for the full process covering...journal article 2024
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Meng, Weihao (author), Kragt, A.J.J. (author), Hu, Xiaowen (author), van der Burgt, Julia S. (author), Schenning, Albertus P.H.J. (author), Yue, Yuchen (author), Zhou, Guofu (author), Li, Yong (author), Wang, Jingxia (author)Photochromic smart windows have drawn increasing attention as an approach to improve building energy efficiency and enhance indoor daylight comfort. However, existing photochromic smart windows still block sunlight from entering the room on sunny winter days, causing additional energy consumption for heating. Herein, a dual-mode smart window...journal article 2024
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Cao, Chengtai (author), Chen, Xinhong (author), Wang, J. (author), Song, Q. (author), Tan, Rui (author), Li, Yung Hui (author)Autonomous driving systems rely on precise trajectory prediction for safe and efficient motion planning. Despite considerable efforts to enhance prediction accuracy, inherent uncertainties persist due to data noise and incomplete observations. Many strategies entail formalizing prediction outcomes into distributions and utilizing variance to...journal article 2024
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Zeng, Y. (author), Nunez, Alfredo (author), Li, Z. (author)A transfer function (TF) is an effective representation of the load-response relationship of railway track structures. To fill the gap in measuring track structure TFs over a wide frequency range from a moving vehicle, we develop a TF measurement system and the associated TF estimation methodology. Accelerometers are utilized to estimate the...journal article 2024
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Zhang, P. (author), Li, Z. (author)This paper aims at identifying the formation mechanism of short pitch rail corrugation using an improved configuration of a 1/5 scaled V-Track test rig. The loading conditions of the V-Track are designed to simulate the wheel-rail dynamic interactions on the tangent track. Corrugation initiation and consistent growth are successfully produced...journal article 2024
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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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Yu, Ying-Ying (author), Li, Xin (author), Ji, Y. (author)Bézier and B-spline curves are foundational tools for curve representation in computer graphics and computer-aided geometric design, with their intersection computation presenting a fundamental challenge in geometric modeling. This study introduces an innovative algorithm that quickly and effectively resolves intersections between Bézier and B...journal article 2024
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Li, Z. (author), Homborg, A.M. (author), Visser, Peter (author), Gonzalez Garcia, Y. (author), Mol, J.M.C. (author)In this work, the corrosion mechanism of AA2024-T3 covered by a lithium-based conversion layer is studied with high spatial and temporal resolution. Although the aluminium alloy surface is protected by a multi-layered conversion layer, areas around intermetallic phases (IMPs) represent weak spots due to an insufficient generation of a...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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Vasileiadis, A. (author), Zhou, Q. (author), Lu, Yaxiang (author), Li, Y. (author), Ombrini, P. (author), Chen, Z. (author), van der Jagt, R. (author), Ganapathy, S. (author), Wagemaker, M. (author)Correction to: Nature Energyhttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41560-023-01414-5, published online 3 January 2024. In the version of this article initially published, lithium (green, “Li”) and sodium (purple, “Na”) color key labels in Fig. 3a,d,e were interchanged and are now amended in the HTML and PDF versions of the article.journal article 2024
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Ji, Y. (author), Fu, Xiaoqian (author), Ding, Feng (author), Xu, Yongtao (author), He, Yang (author), Ao, Min (author), Xiao, Fulai (author), Chen, Dihao (author), Dey, P. (author), Qin, Wentao (author), Xiao, Kui (author), Ren, Jingli (author), Kong, Decheng (author), Li, Xiaogang (author), Dong, Chaofang (author)Efficiently designing lightweight alloys with combined high corrosion resistance and mechanical properties remains an enduring topic in materials engineering. Due to the inadequate accuracy of conventional stress-strain machine learning (ML) models caused by corrosion factors, a novel reinforcement self-learning ML algorithm combined with...journal article 2024
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Vasileiadis, A. (author), Zhou, Quan (author), Lu, Yaxiang (author), Li, Yu (author), Ombrini, P. (author), Chen, Zhao (author), van der Jagt, R. (author), Ganapathy, S. (author), Wagemaker, M. (author)Transport electrification and grid storage hinge largely on fast-charging capabilities of Li- and Na-ion batteries, but anodes such as graphite with plating issues drive the scientific focus towards anodes with slopped storage potentials. Here we report fast charging of ampere-hour-level full Na-ion batteries within about 9 minutes for...journal article 2024
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Zheng, Kaifeng (author), Feng, Xiaoyang (author), He, Xiaohui (author), Heng, J. (author), Li, Le (author), Wang, Hongfu (author)In order to improve the fatigue resistance of orthotropic steel decks (OSDs), the steel bridge deck was annealed to reduce the welding residual stress of key welds. This work at first presented a systematical review and discussion over the distribution pattern of welding residual stress in OSDs, in accordance with a conceptual analysis...journal article 2024
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Zhao, Pengcheng (author), Guo, W. (author), Gui, Zhipeng (author), Jiang, Jie (author), Zhu, Zhihua (author), Li, Jin Jin (author), Zhao, Ling (author), Zhou, Jian (author), Xi, Zhenhao (author)Upcycling of waste plastics into value-added chemicals and fuels represents a promising orientation toward a more sustainable chemical industry. We present a selective process for hydrocracking waste polyolefins into a spectrum of branched gasoline-range C<sub>5-12</sub> hydrocarbons, utilizing a cerium-promoted Pt/HY as a metal-acid...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