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A critical assessment and summary on the low carbon energy pile technologies based on the life-cycle perspective: Challenges and prospects

Zhang, Linfeng (author), Han, Haozhe (author), Li, Wenxin (author), Guo, Kewei (author), Yuan, Minglu (author), Liu, Zhengxuan (author)

Energy piles, a technology integrating the heat exchange component within building pile foundations for shallow geothermal energy utilization, have proven economically efficient. They outperform conventional ground source heat pumps by mitigating additional borehole costs and space requirements. This paper systematically examines low-carbon...

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BI-IEnKF coupling model for effective source term estimation of natural gas leakage in urban utility tunnels

Wu, Jiansong (author), Cai, Jitao (author), Liu, Z. (author), Yuan, S. (author), Bai, Yiping (author), Zhou, Rui (author)

As an effective way to facilitate the increasing demand for reliable infrastructure, energy supply and sustainable urban development, underground utility tunnels have been developed rapidly in recent years. Due to the widespread distribution of utility tunnels, the safe operation of natural gas pipelines accommodated in utility tunnels has...

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Highly efficient carbon assimilation and nitrogen/phosphorus removal facilitated by photosynthetic O₂ from algal-bacterial aerobic granular sludge under controlled DO/pH operation

Li, Zejiao (author), Wang, Jixiang (author), Liu, Jialin (author), Chen, Xingyu (author), Lei, Zhongfang (author), Yuan, Tian (author), Lee, Duu Jong (author), Lin, Y. (author), van Loosdrecht, Mark C.M. (author)

Reducing CO₂ emission and energy consumption is crucial for the sustainable management of wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). In this study, an algal-bacterial aerobic granular sludge (AGS) system was developed for efficient carbon (C) assimilation and nitrogen (N)/phosphorus (P) removal without the need for mechanical aeration....

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Reverse Recovery Optimization of Multiepi Superjunction MOSFET Based on Tunable Doping Profile

Liu, Ke (author), Tan, C. (author), Li, Shizhen (author), Yuan, Wucheng (author), Liu, X. (author), Zhang, Kouchi (author), French, P.J. (author), Ye, H. (author), Wang, S. (author)

This paper proposes and simulates research on the reverse recovery characteristics of two novel superjunction (SJ) MOSFETs by adjusting the doping profile. In the manufacturing process of the SJ MOSFET using multilayer epitaxial deposition (MED), the position and concentration of each Boron bubble can be adjusted by designing different doping...

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Modeling Pedestrian Tactical and Operational Decisions Under Risk and Uncertainty: A Two-Layer Model Framework

Huang, R. (author), Zhao, Xuan (author), Yuan, Y. (author), Yu, Qiang (author), Liu, Chengqing (author), Daamen, W. (author)

Pedestrian tactical choices and operational movement in evacuations essentially pertain to decision-making under risk and uncertainty. However, in microscopic evacuation models, this attribute has been greatly overlooked, even lacking a methodology to delineate the related decision characteristics (bounded rationality and risk attitudes), let...

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Quantifying frequency containment reserve using cross-entropy frequency-constrained contingency-state-analysis model

Yuan, Yiping (author), Liu, Zhou (author), Chen, Zhe (author), Hoej Jensen, Kim (author), Popov, M. (author)

With the increasing penetration of converter-interfaced generators, the frequency containment reserve (FCR) from conventional generators keeps going down, leading to a potential risk of frequency instability under contingencies. Consequently, Converter-interfaced generators are required to provide FCR and participate in the corrective...

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A conflict cluster-based method for collision avoidance decision-making in multi-ship encounter situations

Liu, Kezhong (author), Wu, Xiaolie (author), Zhou, Y. (author), Yuan, Zhitao (author), Yang, Xing (author), Xin, Xuri (author), Zhuang, Sujie (author)

During the process of collision avoidance, especially in a multi-ship encounter situation, the dynamic interactions among individual ships impose a significant impact on collision avoidance decision-making. It is imperative, therefore, that collision avoidance decisions are formulated with a comprehensive consideration of not only the current...

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An integrated EDIB model for probabilistic risk analysis of natural gas pipeline leakage accidents

Chen, Xing lin (author), Lin, Wei dong (author), Liu, Chun xiang (author), Yang, Fu qiang (author), Guo, Yong (author), Li, Xin (author), Yuan, S. (author), Reniers, G.L.L.M.E. (author)

Natural gas pipeline construction is developing rapidly worldwide to meet the needs of international and domestic energy transportation. Meanwhile, leakage accidents occur to natural gas pipelines frequently due to mechanical failure, personal operation errors, etc., and induce huge economic property loss, environmental damages, and even...

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Evaluation of the fatigue properties for the long-term service asphalt pavement using the semi-circular bending tests and stereo digital image correlation technique

Cheng, Long (author), Zhang, Lei (author), Liu, X. (author), Yuan, Fang (author), Ma, Yang (author), Sun, Yinqing (author)

Reliable assessment of the fatigue resistance of asphalt pavement with a long-term service is critically crucial for the rational formulation of original pavement utilization strategies in reconstruction and expansion projects. Currently, the pavement performance evaluation indicators are mainly used to guide pavement preventive maintenance,...

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Lanthanide-doped NaYF₄ near-infrared-II nanothermometers for deep tissue temperature sensing

Yuan, Xiangyang (author), Cui, Endian (author), Liu, K. (author), Jiang, Ying (author), Yang, Xiaoyan (author), Tang, Jianfeng (author), Yang, Lu (author), Liao, Xiaoling (author), Zhao, Yanan (author)

In this work, different lanthanides (Tm³⁺, Er³⁺; Yb³⁺, Ho³⁺, Nd³⁺) were doped into NaYF₄ via a high-temperature coprecipitation method, and followed by SiO₂ coating to improve the water dispersibility, resulting in NaYF₄:Tm³⁺, Er³⁺...

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Thickness-Independent Capacitive Performance of Holey Ti₃C₂T_x Film Prepared through a Mild Oxidation Strategy

Guo, R. (author), Yuan, Peng (author), Han, Xiying (author), He, Xuexia (author), Lu, Jiangbo (author), Li, Qi (author), Dang, Liqin (author), Sun, Jie (author), Liu, Zonghuai (author), Lei, Zhibin (author)

The Ti₃C₂T_x film with metallic conductivity and high pseudo-capacitance holds profound promise in flexible high-rate supercapacitors. However, the restacking of Ti₃C₂T_x sheets hinders ion access to thick film electrodes. Herein, a mild yet green route has been developed to...

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Explorative Learning in Infrastructure Development Megaprojects: The Case of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge

Liu, Y. (author), Houwing, E.J. (author), Hertogh, M.J.C.M. (author), Yuan, Ziwei (author), Liu, Huimin (author)

Research on explorative learning has primarily focused on the organizational level. Not much research has been done at the megaproject level, which is a more complex form of organizing. Therefore, it is advisable to analyze how the pursuit of explorative learning is enabled at the megaproject level. This research draws upon the case study of...

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Factors Influencing the Project Duration of Urban Village Redevelopment in Contemporary China

Yuan, Dinghuan (author), Yau, Yung (author), Hou, H. (author), Liu, Yongshen (author)

Project duration is one of the methods to measure the efficiency of project implementation. This study identifies the factors influencing the project duration of urban village redevelopment projects (UVRPs) in China. Based on the theory of new institutional economics and behavioral economics, this study develops three hypotheses regarding the...

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Transformation towards a carbon-neutral residential community with hydrogen economy and advanced energy management strategies

He, Yingdong (author), Zhou, Yuekuan (author), Yuan, Jing (author), Liu, Zhengxuan (author), Wang, Zhe (author), Zhang, Guoqiang (author)

Cleaner power production, distributed renewable generation, building-vehicle integration, hydrogen storage and associated infrastructures are promising for transformation towards a carbon–neutral community, whereas the academia provides limited information through integrated solutions, like intermittent renewable integration, hydrogen sharing...

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Highly Water-Permeable Metal-Organic Framework MOF-303 Membranes for Desalination

Cong, Shenzhen (author), Yuan, Ye (author), Wang, Jixiao (author), Wang, Zhi (author), Kapteijn, F. (author), Liu, X. (author)

New membrane materials with excellent water permeability and high ion rejection are needed. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are promising candidates by virtue of their diversity in chemistry and topology. In this work, continuous aluminum MOF-303 membranes were prepared on α-Al2O3 substrates via an in situ hydrothermal synthesis method. The...

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Numerical analysis of multi-factors effects on the leakage and gas diffusion of gas drainage pipeline in underground coal mines

Cai, Jitao (author), Wu, Jiansong (author), Yuan, S. (author), Liu, Zhe (author), Kong, Desheng (author)

Gas drainage system is a critical technique to prevent gas outbursts in the underground coal mine. The leakage of gas drainage pipelines can pose serious threats to the safety production of underground mining. In this paper, a multi-factors gas drainage pipeline leakage and diffusion (GDPLD) model is proposed based on the OpenFOAM platform,...

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An experimental and numerical investigation of coarse aggregate settlement in fresh concrete under vibration

Cai, Yuxin (author), Liu, Qing feng (author), Yu, Linwen (author), Meng, Zhaozheng (author), Hu, Zhe (author), Yuan, Qiang (author), Šavija, B. (author)

Fresh concrete needs vibration to compact, fill the mould and reach a dense state. During the compaction process, coarse aggregates (CAs) tend to settle, affecting the homogeneity and eventually the long-term durability of hardened concrete. In this study, a 3-D, multi-phase numerical model for fresh concrete is developed for better...

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撞击位置与风扇转速对鸟撞过程的影响

Zhang, Junhong (author), Liu, Zhiyuan (author), Dai, Huwei (author), Hedayati, R. (author), Yuan, Y. (author), Zhang, Guichang (author)

Bird impact on fan blades poses a serious threat to the operational safety of aircraft engines.In this study, a real bird model of mallard duck was developed using the smooth particle hydrodynamics method based on a CT scan of a mallard duck.The accuracy of the real bird model was verified by comparing the simulation results of the impact on...

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Dual-Functionalized Crescent Microgels for Selectively Capturing and Killing Cancer Cells

Liu, Q. (author), Yuan, Z. (author), Guo, Xuhong (author), van Esch, J.H. (author)

In cancer therapy, the selective targeting of cancer cells while avoiding side effects to normal cells is still full of challenges. Here, we developed dual-functionalized crescent microgels, which selectively captured and killed lung cancer cells in situ without killing other cells. Crescent microgels with the inner surface of the cavity...

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Preparation of a poly(acrylic acid) based hydrogel with fast adsorption rate and high adsorption capacity for the removal of cationic dyes

Yuan, Zhenyu (author), Wang, Jie (author), Wang, Y. (author), Liu, Q. (author), Zhong, Yujie (author), Wang, Yu (author), Li, Li (author), Lincoln, Stephen F. (author), Guo, Xuhong (author)

A biocompatible Dex-MA/PAA hydrogel was prepared through copolymerization of glycidyl methacrylate substituted dextran (Dex-MA) with acrylic acid (AA), which was applied as the adsorbent to remove cationic dyes from aqueous solutions. Dex-MA/PAA hydrogel presented a fast adsorption rate and the removal efficiency of Methylene Blue (MB) and...

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