Academic Articles & Research Papers

Complex structural evolution in BaTiO3 single crystals caused by the coexistence of competing anharmonic potentials

BaTiO3 (BTO) was the first ferroelectric perovskite oxide discovered in the 1940′th.. It was also the first ferroelectric compound without hydrogen bonds. Its wide applicability, together with its simple cubic structure, directly intensifie...

LBT-YOLO: A Lightweight Road Targeting Algorithm Based on Task Aligned Dynamic Detection Heads

Autonomous driving technology plays a key role in addressing traffic safety issues and relieving traffic congestion by virtue of its capabilities of enabling accurate environmental perception and real-time response. Aiming at the problem of...

Formation of surfaces oxide vacancies in porous ZnCo2O4 nanoflowers for enhanced energy storage performance

Abstract A cost-effective and large-scale method for synthesizing ZnCo2O4 nanoflowers with surface oxygen vacancies as electrode materials for supercapacitors is presented. The existence of oxygen vacancies on the surface of the ZnCo2O4 nan...

A comparative investigation on strain induced crystallization for graphene and carbon nanotubes filled natural rubber composites

Natural rubber containing graphene and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) composites were prepared by ultrasonicallyassisted latex mixing. Natural rubber filled by both graphene and CNTs show significant enhanced tensile strength, while graphene exhib...

Nuclear Engineering Fundamentals

NUCLEAR ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS is the most modern, up-to-date, and reader friendly nuclear engineering textbook on the market today. It provides a thoroughly modern alternative to classical nuclear engineering textbooks that have not been...

Introduction to Nuclear Engineering

Introduction to Nuclear Engineering serves as an accompanying study guide for a complete, introductory single-semester course in nuclear engineering. It is structured for general class use, alongside fundamental nuclear physics and engineer...

Introduction to Nuclear Engineering

(Most chapters end with References and Problems). 1. Nuclear Engineering. 2. Atomic and Nuclear Physics. Fundamental Particles. Atomic and Nuclear Structure. Atomic and Molecular Weight. Atomic and Nuclear Radii. Mass and Energy. Particle W...

Slow‐Wave HMSIW‐SSPP Leaky‐Wave Antenna With Phase‐Shift Asymmetric Coupling for Continuous Beam Scanning

ABSTRACT A compact leaky‐wave antenna (LWA) with innovative phase‐shift asymmetric coupling for continuous beam scanning is presented. The antenna utilises a slow‐wave half‐mode substrate integrated waveguide with spoof surface plasmon pola...

Effect of Systematic Control of Pd Thickness and Annealing Temperature on the Fabrication and Evolution of Palladium Nanostructures on Si (111) via the Solid State Dewetting

Abstract Si-based optoelectronic devices embedded with metallic nanoparticles (NPs) have demonstrated the NP shape, size, spacing, and crystallinity dependent on light absorption and emission induced by the localized surface plasmon resonan...

Study on the crystallization kinetics of Ni-Mn-Sn-Fe alloy thin films

This study examines the crystallization kinetics of Ni _50−x Mn _39 Sn _11 Fe _x (x = 0, 0.5, 2, 4 at.%) amorphous thin films prepared by DC magnetron sputtering. SEM and XRD confirm their amorphous structure. Non-isothermal DSC results sho...

A Data-Centric Internet of Things Framework Based on Azure Cloud

Internet of Things (IoT) has been found pervasive use cases and become a driving force to constitute a digital society. The ultimate goal of IoT is data and the intelligence generated from data. With the progress in public cloud computing t...

Compensatory Analysis and Optimization for MADM for Heterogeneous Wireless Network Selection

In the next-generation heterogeneous wireless networks, a mobile terminal with a multi-interface may have network access from different service providers using various technologies. In spite of this heterogeneity, seamless intersystem mobil...

Chirality and self-assembly of structures derived from optically active 1,2-diaminocyclohexane and catecholamines

Smart integrated nanosystems for biomedical applications:critical issues and perspectives

During the last decades the progresses of nanoscience and nanotechnology for biomedical application stimulated the transition from traditional drug delivery systems to the development of smart integrated nanosystems with stimuli-responsive ...

Hybrid Organometallic-Inorganic Nanomaterial: Acetyl Ferrocene Schiff base Immobilized on Silica Coated Magnetite Nanoparticles

In  this  work,  a  new  hybrid  organometallic-inorganic  hybrid nanomaterial was prepared by immobilization of acetyl ferrocene on the  surface  of magnetite  nanoparticles. Covalent  grafting of silica coated magnetite nanoparticles (SCM...

A case study on morphological aspects of distinct magnetized 3D hybrid nanoparticles on fluid flow between two orthogonal rotating disks: An application of thermal energy systems

The consolidation power of different nanomaterials such as metallic nanoparticles and metallic-oxides nanoparticles in a new-fangled and energetic hybrid material should give rise to fascinating properties that combine the advantages of eac...

UHPC evolution, development, and utilization in construction: a review

An advanced development in construction industry was achieved by applying ultra-high-performance concrete technology (UHPC). Intensive research efforts had been concentrated in construction to produced amazing levels of qualities with stren...

Effect of Aluminum on Microstructure and High-Temperature Oxidation Resistance of Austenitic Heat-Resistant Steel

The ZG40Cr20Ni20Alx (x = 0, 1.76, 3.45, and 5.34) heat-resistant steel has been newly developed on the basis of HK40 steel for aggressive oxidizing environments. The results reveal that the Al greatly enhances the oxidation resistance of ZG...

Impact of micromechanical properties of organic matter on the micro-mesopore structures of the over-mature shale in the Niutitang Formation

Abstract The micromechanical properties of organic matter (OM) and organic pore structures in the over-mature stage are crucial for determining shale reservoir quality and assessing shale gas resource potential. However, there is still deba...

Design of an In-Pipe Robot Coupled With Multiple Cams

The inchworm in-pipe robot has the advantages of stable support, low walking resistance, and high flexibility. However, the gait motion of in-pipe robots relies on the precise coordination of three motors, which greatly increases the comple...