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Hydrodynamics of a submerged hydrofoil advancing in waves

Xu, G.D. (author), Wu, G.X. (author)

journal article 2013

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Method for removing a high definition nanostructure, a partly freestanding layer, a sensor comprising said layer and a method using said sensor

Xu, Q. (author), Schneider, G. (author), Zandbergen, H.W. (author), Wu, M.Y. (author), Song, B. (author)

The present invention is in the field of a method for removing a high definition nanostructure in a partly free-standing layer, the layer, a sensor comprising said layer, a use of said sensor, and a method of detecting a species, and optional further characteristics thereof, using said sensor. The sensor and method are suited for detecting...

patent 2013

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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,...

journal article 2016

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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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A Wireless Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Device for Flap Monitoring: Proof of Concept in a Porcine Musculocutaneous Flap Model

Wu, Changsheng (author), Rwei, A.Y. (author), Lee, Jong Yoon (author), Ouyang, Wei (author), Jacobson, Lauren (author), Shen, Haixu (author), Luan, Haiwen (author), Xu, Yameng (author), Li, S. (author)

Background Current near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)-based systems for continuous flap monitoring are highly sensitive for detecting malperfusion. However, the clinical utility and user experience are limited by the wired connection between the sensor and bedside console. This wire leads to instability of the flap-sensor interface and may...

journal article 2021

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Mechanical Properties of Lightweight Cementitious Cellular Composites Incorporating Micro-Encapsulated Phase Change Material

Wu, Zixia (author), Xu, Y. (author), Šavija, B. (author)

This work focuses on combining digitally architected cellular structures with cementitious mortar incorporating micro-encapsulated phase change material (mPCM) to fabricated lightweight cementitious cellular composites (LCCCs). Voronoi structures with different randomness are designed for the LCCCs. Aided by the indirect 3D printing technique,...

journal article 2021

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Observing the impact of urban morphology and building geometry on thermal environment by high spatial resolution thermal images

Yang, Jinxin (author), Shi, Qian (author), Menenti, M. (author), Wong, Man Sing (author), Wu, Zhifeng (author), Zhao, Qunshan (author), Abbas, Sawaid (author), Xu, Yong (author)

Urban surface temperature is a very important variable in the observation and understanding of energy exchange. A comprehensive understanding of the urban thermal environment is of great significance towards the adaptability of urban areas to climate hazards. The heterogeneity of urban space increases the complexity of the urban surface...

journal article 2021

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Changjiang Delta in the Anthropocene: Multi-scale hydro-morphodynamics and management challenges

Guo, Leicheng (author), Zhu, C. (author), Xie, Weiming (author), Xu, Fan (author), Wu, Hui (author), Wan, Yuanyang (author), Wang, Zhanghua (author), Zhang, Weiguo (author), Shen, Jian (author), Wang, Zhengbing (author), He, Qing (author)

The Changjiang Delta (CD) is one of well-studied large deltas of critical socio-economical and ecological importance regionally and global representativeness. Cumulated field data and numerical modeling has facilitated scientific understanding of its hydro-morphodynamics at multiple spatial and time scales, but the changing boundary forcing...

review 2021

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First demonstration of l-band high-power limiter with gan schottky barrier diodes (Sbds) based on steep-mesa technology

Sun, Y. (author), Kang, Xuanwu (author), Deng, Shixiong (author), Zheng, Yingkui (author), Wei, Ke (author), Xu, Linwang (author), Wu, Hao (author), Liu, Xinyu (author)

Gallium nitride (GaN) has attracted increased attention because of superior material properties, such as high electron saturation velocity and high electrical field strength, which are promising for high-power microwave applications. We report on a high-performance vertical GaN-based Schottky barrier diode (SBD) and its demonstration in a...

journal article 2021

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High-power and broadband microwave detection with a quasi-vertical GaN Schottky barrier diode by novel post-mesa nitridation

Sun, Y. (author), Kang, Xuanwu (author), Deng, Shixiong (author), Zheng, Yingkui (author), Wei, Ke (author), Xu, Linwang (author), Wu, Hao (author), Liu, Xinyu (author)

We report a high-performance GaN Schottky barrier diode (SBD) on a sapphire substrate with a novel post-mesa nitridation technique and its application in a high-power microwave detection circuit. The fabricated SBD achieved a very high forward current density of 9.19 kA cm-2 at 3 V, a low specific on-resistance (RON,sp) of 0.22 mO cm2 and...

journal article 2021

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Virtual Resistor Active Damping with Selective Harmonics Control of LCL-Filtered VSCs

Wu, Y. (author), Soeiro, Thiago B. (author), Shekhar, A. (author), Xu, J. (author), Bauer, P. (author)

LCL filter is widely adopted for strict standard compliance of grid-tied voltage source converters (VSCs). The third order low-pass filtering provides great attenuation for the high frequency harmonics generated by the power electronics guaranteeing low output currents noise injection into the grid. A major concern of the implementation of the...

conference paper 2021

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ROSE: Robust Searchable Encryption with Forward and Backward Security

Xu, Peng (author), Susilo, Willy (author), Wang, Wei (author), Chen, Tianyang (author), Wu, Qianhong (author), Liang, K. (author), Jin, Hai (author)

Dynamic searchable symmetric encryption (DSSE) has been widely recognized as a promising technique to delegate update and search queries over an outsourced database to an untrusted server while guaranteeing the privacy of data. Many efforts on DSSE have been devoted to obtaining a good tradeoff between security and performance. However, it...

journal article 2022

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Optimal Periodic Variable Switching PWM for Harmonic Performance Enhancement in Grid-Connected Voltage Source Converters

Wu, Y. (author), Xu, J. (author), Soeiro, Thiago B. (author), Stecca, M. (author), Bauer, P. (author)

Variable switching frequency PWM (VSFPWM) modulation can be advantageously implemented in industrial applications, such as renewable energy, motor drives, and uninterrupted power supply (UPS) systems, to reduce the injected current harmonic amplitudes, to suppress audible noise, and to improve semiconductor power efficiency. In this article,...

journal article 2022

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A Carrier-based Two-Phase-Clamped DPWM Strategy With Zero-Sequence Voltage Injection for Three-Phase Quasi-Two-Stage Buck-Type Rectifiers

Xu, J. (author), Soeiro, Thiago B. (author), Wu, Y. (author), Gao, Fei (author), Wang, Y. (author), Tang, Houjun (author), Bauer, P. (author)

A three-phase buck-type rectifier features a step-down ac-dc conversion function, which is considered as a prominent solution for electric vehicle chargers and telecommunication systems integrated to the grid above 380 V line to line. However, traditional solutions for those applications employ cascaded architectures with an ac-dc boost-type...

journal article 2022

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One-step controllable fabrication of 3D structured self-standing Al₃Ni₂/Ni electrode through molten salt electrolysis for efficient water splitting

Hua, Zhongsheng (author), Wu, Xiaobin (author), Zhu, Zengli (author), He, Jiwen (author), He, Shiwei (author), Liu, Huan (author), Xu, Liang (author), Yang, Y. (author), Zhao, Zhuo (author)

Exploring more efficient and low-cost electrocatalysts to replace platinum (Pt) is highly desired to promote the practical hydrogen production through water splitting. Herein, a facile and effective strategy is proposed to fabricate self-standing Al₃Ni₂/Ni electrode with controlled phase composition and surface...

journal article 2022

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The field-free Josephson diode in a van der Waals heterostructure

Wu, H. (author), Wang, Y. (author), Xu, Y. (author), Sivakumar, Pranava K. (author), Pasco, Chris (author), Filippozzi, U. (author), Parkin, Stuart S.P. (author), Zeng, Y. (author), McQueen, Tyrel (author), Ali, M.N. (author)

The superconducting analogue to the semiconducting diode, the Josephson diode, has long been sought with multiple avenues to realization being proposed by theorists^1–3. Showing magnetic-field-free, single-directional superconductivity with Josephson coupling, it would serve as the building block for next-generation superconducting...

journal article 2022

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Left ventricular thrombus after acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction: Multi-parametric cardiac magnetic resonance imaging with long-term outcomes

Shi, Ruo yang (author), Chen, Bing hua (author), Wu, Chong wen (author), Wesemann, Luke (author), Hu, Jiani (author), Xu, Jian rong (author), Zhou, Yan (author), Tao, Q. (author), Wu, Lian ming (author)

Left ventricular thrombus (LVT) after acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) are generally associated with poorer outcomes for patients at long-term follow-up. We hypothesis that tissue characteristics and strain parameters by cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging may indicate the interactions of LVT with ventricular...

journal article 2022

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Contribution of extracellular polymeric substances fractions to the adsorption of silver nanoparticles by activated sludge

Xu, Yanghui (author), Ou, Qin (author), He, Qiang (author), Wu, Zhengsong (author), Ma, Jun (author), Huangfu, Xiaoliu (author)

The extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) from activated sludge played significant roles in the removal of nanoparticles from wastewater. A series of batch experiments were carried out to determine the adsorption mechanism of three nano-Ag by activated sludge, as well as the contributions of EPS fractions including dissolved EPS (DEPS),...

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Can deep learning assist automatic identification of layered pigments from XRF data?

Xu, Bingjie Jenny (author), Wu, Yunan (author), Hao, Pengxiao (author), Vermeulen, Marc (author), McGeachy, Alicia (author), Smith, Kate (author), Eremin, Katherine (author), Rayner, Georgina (author), Alfeld, M.W.E.M. (author)

X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF) plays an important role for elemental analysis in a wide range of scientific fields, especially in cultural heritage. XRF imaging, which uses a raster scan to acquire spectra pixel-wise across artworks, provides the opportunity for spatial analysis of pigment distributions based on their elemental...

journal article 2022

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Characterizing the thermal effects of vegetation on urban surface temperature

Yang, Jinxin (author), Shi, Qian (author), Menenti, M. (author), Xie, Yanhua (author), Wu, Zhifeng (author), Xu, Yong (author), Abbas, Sawaid (author)

Vegetation is important for urban heat mitigation. The cooling intensity of vegetation is affected by background climate and urban design. How to evaluate vegetation cooling efficiency under different climate conditions is still an issue open to discussion. In this study, a normalized indicator of urban vegetation cooling efficiency (NVCE) is...

journal article 2022