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Tang, Zhuorui (author), Gu, Lin (author), Jin, Lei (author), Dai, Kefeng (author), Mao, Chaobin (author), Wu, Sanzhong (author), Zhang, Rongwei (author), Yang, Jinsong (author), Zhang, Kouchi (author)In this work, 4H-SiC homoepitaxial layers were grown on 4°off-axis substrates at different susceptor rotation speeds by using a hot-wall horizontal CVD reactor. The effect of different susceptor rotation speed on the quality of 4H-SiC epitaxial layers in terms of thickness, thickness uniformity, crystallinity, surface morphology and...journal article 2024
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Zhang, Liang (author), Li, Guang (author), Chen, Huang (author), Tang, Jingtian (author), Yang, Guanci (author), Yu, Mingbiao (author), Hu, Yong (author), Xu, Jun (author), Sun, J. (author)Audio magnetotelluric (AMT) is commonly used in mineral resource exploration. However, the weak energy of AMT signals makes them susceptible to being overwhelmed by noise, leading to erroneous geophysical interpretations. In recent years, deep learning has been applied to AMT denoising and has shown better denoising performance compared to...journal article 2024
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Yang, F. (author), Fu, Dafang (author), Zevenbergen, C. (author), Boogaard, Floris C. (author), Singh, Rajendra Prasad (author)Evaluation of the hydrological performance of grassed swales usually needs long-term monitoring data. At present, suitable techniques for simulating the hydrological performance using limited monitoring data are not available. Therefore, current study aims to investigate the relationship between saturated hydraulic conductivity (K<sub>s</sub>...journal article 2024
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Wang, Q. (author), Lechtenfeld, Oliver J. (author), Rietveld, L.C. (author), Schuster, Jonas (author), Ernst, Mathias (author), Hofman-Caris, Roberta (author), Kaesler, Jan (author), Wang, Chunmiao (author), Yang, Min (author), Yu, Jianwei (author), Zietzschmann, F.E. (author)Activated carbon is employed for the adsorption of organic micropollutants (OMPs) from water, typically present in concentrations ranging from ng L<sup>−1</sup> to μg L<sup>−1</sup>. However, the efficacy of OMP removal is considerably deteriorated due to competitive adsorption from background dissolved organic matter (DOM), present at...journal article 2024
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Liu, Tong (author), Chen, Zhuoyao (author), Yang, Jingzhi (author), Ma, Lingwei (author), Mol, J.M.C. (author), Zhang, Dawei (author)Machine learning is a powerful means for the rapid development of high-performance functional materials. In this study, we presented a machine learning workflow for predicting the corrosion resistance of a self-healing epoxy coating containing ZIF-8@Ca microfillers. The orthogonal Latin square method was used to investigate the effects of the...journal article 2024
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Deng, Shaoyu (author), Liu, J. (author), Yang, Xiaofan (author), Sun, Dezhi (author), Wang, Aijie (author), van Loosdrecht, Mark C.M. (author), Cheng, Xiang (author)The accumulation of phosphorus in activated sludge in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) provides potential for phosphorus recovery from sewage. This study delves into the potential for releasing phosphorus from waste activated sludge through two distinct treatment methods—thermal hydrolysis and pH adjustment. The investigation was conducted...journal article 2024
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Bin Ab Rahim, M.S. (author), Reniers, G.L.L.M.E. (author), Yang, M. (author), Bajpai, Shailendra (author)This paper presents a systematic literature review of risk assessment methods in the chemical process industry (CPI), focusing on process safety, process security, and resilience. We analyzed peer-reviewed articles from 2000 to 2022 using the PRISMA methodology and identified twelve predominant methods. Our findings reveal a shift towards...journal article 2024
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Yun, Minghui (author), Yang, Daoguo (author), Cai, Miao (author), Yan, Haidong (author), Yu, Jiabing (author), Liu, Mengyuan (author), He, Siliang (author), Zhang, Kouchi (author)Metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs) undergo fatigue degradation under high thermal and electrical stresses. This process results in changes in their parasitic parameters, which can be detected using frequency domain reflectometry (FDR). Frequency domain impedance analysis is employed to characterize the various...journal article 2024
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Sun, H. (author), Yang, M. (author), Zio, Enrico (author), Li, Xinhong (author), Lin, Xiaofei (author), Huang, Xinjie (author), Wu, Qun (author)System resilience denotes the capacity to uphold desired system performance in the face of disruptions. Evaluating the resilience of a process system necessitates a thorough consideration of the intricate interplay between its components and the pivotal role of process parameters in reflecting the repercussions of disruptions on the system....journal article 2024
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Dai, Zhicheng (author), Li, Dewei (author), Feng, Y. (author), Yang, Yuming (author), Sun, Long (author)Understanding pedestrian wayfinding behavior is crucial for traffic management and building design. The use of virtual reality technology presents an efficient approach for investigating pedestrian wayfinding behavior in large public spaces, offering numerous advantages for data collection. However, the impact of different scenario dimensions on...journal article 2024
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Shiotani, T. (author), Ogura, N. (author), Okude, N. (author), Watabe, K. (author), Van Steen, C. (author), Tsangouri, E. (author), Lacidogna, G. (author), Czarnecki, S. (author), Chai, H. K. (author), Yang, Y. (author), Verstrynge, E. (author), Aggelis, D. G. (author)Aging infrastructure globally faces degradation, posing risks and requiring substantial repair investment. Strategic maintenance practices are crucial for evaluating structural conditions and ensuring sustainability. The growing demands on modern materials and structures necessitate enhanced health monitoring approaches. Shifting from...journal article 2024
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Chen, Wei (author), Liu, Xu (author), Yang, Zhoudong (author), Liu, X. (author), Hu, D. (author), Zhu, Xi (author), Fan, X. (author), Zhang, Kouchi (author), Fan, J. (author)The power semiconductor joining technology through sintering of copper nanoparticles is well-suited for die attachment in wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors, offering high electrical, thermal, and mechanical performances. However, sintered nanocopper will be prone to degradation resulting from corrosion in sulfur-containing corrosive...journal article 2024
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Yang, Huiru (author), Huang, Qianming (author), Wang, S. (author), Zong, Qihang (author), Tan, C. (author), Ye, H. (author), Zhang, Kouchi (author)Flexible strain sensors play a crucial role in health monitoring, smart wearable devices, and human–machine interaction. Three-dimensional surface evaluation methods for strain sensors offer advantages by being closer to actual strain, featuring a larger working range, and being more suitable for multidirectional strain. In this study, a...journal article 2024
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Zhang, S. (author), Liang, Yaxin (author), Yang, Cai (author), Venema, Paul (author), Rietveld, L.C. (author), Heijman, Sebastiaan (author)A large decrease in permeability is often observed during the filtration of nano-sized colloids, while fouling is widely regarded as the main explanation for this phenomenon. The osmotic pressure or concentration polarization (CP) of colloids can also contribute to the flux decline. However, the contribution of CP to flux loss cannot be...journal article 2024
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Wang, S. (author), Zong, Qihang (author), Yang, Huiru (author), Huang, Qianming (author), Ye, Huaiyu (author), French, P.J. (author)In recent years, flexible strain sensors based on metal cracks have garnered significant interest for their exceptional sensitivity. However, striking a balance between sensitivity and detection range remains a significant challenge, which often limits its wider application. Herein, we introduce an innovative laser transmission pyrolysis...conference paper 2024
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Cleef, L.H.M. (author), Bouchaut, B.F.H.J. (author), Yang, M. (author), Reniers, G.L.L.M.E. (author)In the built environment, often too much focus is put on compliance instead of seeking the optimal fire-safety solution for the building. Because of a lack of tangible incentives for building owners, the benefits of implementing fire safety measures and their societal contribution are often not recognized and therefore, not considered. By means...journal article 2024
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Zhou, Yimin (author), Gillavry, Merlijn Mac (author), Yang, Pengzhi (author), Xu, Zihao (author), Zhang, Baitian (author), Bidarra, Rafael (author)As one of the most disruptive human-computer interaction techniques, Virtual Reality (VR) provides a novel way to examine human movements, e.g. when investigating Body Ownership (BO) in the field of cognitive sciences, especially when the visual output diverges from real-world actions. Previous research in BO uses questionnaires and brain...conference paper 2024
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Feng, Xiangdong (author), Luo, Yuxuan (author), Cai, Tianyi (author), Xuan, Yangfan (author), Zhang, Yunshan (author), Shen, Yili (author), Yang, Changgui (author), Xiao, Qijing (author), Du, S. (author), Zhao, Bo (author)The growing trend of the Internet of Things (IoT) involves trillions of sensors in various applications. An extensive array of parameters need to be gathered concurrently with high-precision, low-cost, and low-power sensor nodes, such as resistive (R) and capacitive (C) sensors. Single-chip channel fusion can be an effective solution, while...journal article 2024
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Zhang, Muchen (author), Li, Zelin (author), Hou, Shuya (author), Deng, Siyu (author), Reniers, G.L.L.M.E. (author), Yang, M. (author), Zhang, Bin (author)Domino effects are high-impact low-probability events that can have catastrophic consequences. To prevent and to reduce risks related to such events, safety barriers (SBs) are crucial. However, the initiation, propagation, and stopping processes of domino effects are characterized with complexity and uncertainties and hence they are...journal article 2024
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Gao, Weilun (author), Shao, Dongdong (author), Wang, Zhengbing (author), Zhu, Zhenchang (author), Yang, Zhifeng (author)Deltaic channel networks are important conduits for water and material supplies to the fluvial and coastal communities. However, increasing human interventions in river deltas have altered the topology and geometry of channel networks as well as their long-term evolution. While the morphological evolution of a single channel has received...journal article 2024