As the most common protective layer in car body protection, the paint layer is an effective barrier against corrosion of the material matrix. The adhesion between the paint layer and the substrate is an important fact...
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Hydrogels are three-dimensional networks of polymers with high water absorption capacity. They are formed by physical, ionic or chemical cross-linking of polymer chains. These materials are widely used as bioinks in b...
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This research-based full paper focuses on building confidence and inclusion for women engineering students by implementing various modes of learning (e.g., an interactive online textbook, Pre-recorded Lecture Videos (...
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(纸本)9798350351507
This research-based full paper focuses on building confidence and inclusion for women engineering students by implementing various modes of learning (e.g., an interactive online textbook, Pre-recorded Lecture Videos (PLVs), and equally gendered-ratio teams for in-class team worksheets and course project) into a sophomore-level engineering course. It has been recognized that lack of inclusion has been linked to negative outcomes in student performance, specifically for women. As men dominate most engineering majors, it has been seen that women students find it hard to participate in group work settings. When working in groups, women students have experienced gender biases that were demeaning and often have their ideas or designs second-guessed. These feelings of self-doubt and lack of involvement, repeated over time, led many women students to leave engineering. It is hypothesized that by providing many learning opportunities outside the classroom that positively reinforce their knowledge and understanding and by balancing the gender ratio of teams, women will be more confident in their abilities and feel more included, respectively. Confidence plays a deciding factor in the retention rates of women within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields of study. Anecdotally, it was discovered that during the development and implementation of an interactive online textbook and using PLVs, many women within the introductory Statics and Mechanics of materials 1 course felt something unfamiliar compared to other STEM courses: confidence. Confidence is a prime indicator of successful completion of a program. To further explore this finding, a study involving focus groups was conducted with three assemblages of women within the course. Two focus groups discussed using the interactive online textbook (n=8 and n = 9), while one discussed using PLVs (n=8). These focus groups were moderated by two women, a Ph.D. student in Physics and a current mechanical Engi
Gradient-doped laser ceramics fabricated via 3D printing have great potential for high-power laser ***,it is challenging to produce such types of gain media because it is inconvenient to fabricate different component ...
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Gradient-doped laser ceramics fabricated via 3D printing have great potential for high-power laser ***,it is challenging to produce such types of gain media because it is inconvenient to fabricate different component slurries prepared offline using traditional methods *** address these issues,a facile approach for the additive manufacturing of high-power laser ceramics is proposed for gradient structure ***,a material-extrusion-based 3D printing device with a homemade active mixing module is developed to fabricate gradient-doped Yb:YAG(Y3 Al5 O12)laser ceramics using two slurries with different doping ***-sequently,the active mixing module is systematically investigated to obtain different Yb-doped concentrations of printing slurries with a uniform element *** measuring the switching delay volume between dif-ferent components,a proper volume adjustment enables the Yb concentration distribution of the green bodies to be consistent with the designed profile in the 3D ***,multi-component(0-5-10-5-0 at%Yb:YAG)green bodies are printed,and experimental tests are conducted to evaluate the performance of these gradient-doped laser *** results show that the gradient-doped ceramic obtained 82.1%in-line transmittance at 1100 nm(4.6 mm thickness,along with the doping concentration gradient)and the average Yb ions diffusion distance across the interface fitted in the 20-30𝜇m ***,a 1030 nm laser output with an output power of 4.5 W with a slope efficiency of 41.3%is achieved when pumped with a 940 nm laser *** study provides useful insights for developing various gradient rare-earth-doped laser ceramics for high-power laser applications.
In current study,the rare-reported solution-driven DyO_(x)films have been prepared to act as the dielectric layer of high performance InZnO/DyO_(x)thin film transistors(TFTs).Annealing temperature dependent thermal de...
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In current study,the rare-reported solution-driven DyO_(x)films have been prepared to act as the dielectric layer of high performance InZnO/DyO_(x)thin film transistors(TFTs).Annealing temperature dependent thermal decomposition,morphology,crystallization behavior,and chemical compositions of DyO_(x) and InZnO films have been investigated *** have demonstrated that air-annealed InZnO/DyO_(x)TFTs possess the improved electrical performance,including ultrahigh on/off current ratio of 1×10^(9),larger saturation mobility of 12.6 cm^(2) V-1 s^(-1) and negligible hysteresis after 10 d aging diffusion in the relative humidity(RH)of 40%air ambient,which has been explored by the variable range-hopping(VRH)percolation model and energy band *** distinct illumination bias stability can be attributed to the generated various interface defects and concluded that the white light illuminated TFT behaves the higher stability with the smaller threshold voltage shift of 0.25 *** confirm its feasible application in digital circuit,a resistor-loaded inverter based on InZnO/DyO_(x)TFTs has been constructed.A high gain of 10.1 and good dynamic response behavior have been detected at a low operating voltage of 2 *** a result,it can be inferred that diffusion-induced enhanced carrier transporting mechanism is an economical and effective method to optimize the electrical performance of solution-derived InZnO/DyO_(x)TFTs,indicating its potential application prospects in flexible transparent electronics with low power consumption.
High-speed laser cladding was utilized to deposit a stainless steel coating on an S890 high-strength steel shaft and a laser power range of 2400 to 4200 W. The microstructure, mechanical properties, and grain growth b...
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High-speed laser cladding was utilized to deposit a stainless steel coating on an S890 high-strength steel shaft and a laser power range of 2400 to 4200 W. The microstructure, mechanical properties, and grain growth behavior of the coating were systematically investigated. As the laser power increases, coating thickness, the width of the heat-affected zone, and the dilution rate exhibit a gradual upward trend, whereas the surface roughness initially decreases and subsequently increases, the grain size initially decreases and subsequently increases, and the element distribution becomes progressively more non-uniform. The microstructure of the coating predominantly consists of fine equiaxed grains and columnar grains, with the major phase being α-Fe. Compared to the substrate, the coating demonstrates enhanced hardness and corrosion resistance, the maximum hardness of the coating increases by 131.3%, and the corrosion tendency of the optimal coating decreased by 81.8%. Crystal grain refinement, homogeneous distribution of elements, and a high content of high-angle grain boundaries contribute to impeding dislocation movement, thereby prominently enhancing the mechanical properties of the coating. The high-speed laser cladding technology not only facilitates the improvement of the coating’s forming quality but also reinforces its surface strength and comprehensive performance.
This study explores the use of titanium (Ti) as a metal additive in electrically controlled solid propellants (ECSPs), aiming to address the siphoning effect caused by high-electrical-conductivity metals like aluminum...
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materials extrusion-based 3D printing offers the advantage of rapidly fabricating complex structures at a relatively low cost, making it highly suitable for bioprinting applications. Forsterite (Mg2SiO4) ceramic has g...
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Upper limb assistive robots have been widely developed due to their ability to aid user movement and reduce caregiver workload. In our previous work, we introduced a wearable end-effector-type upper limb assistive rob...
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(数字)9798331533892
ISBN:
(纸本)9798331533908
Upper limb assistive robots have been widely developed due to their ability to aid user movement and reduce caregiver workload. In our previous work, we introduced a wearable end-effector-type upper limb assistive robot, WELiBot. To enhance the robot's portability and reduce the required actuation torque, this work investigates gravity compensation for WELiBot's mechanism using springs. Following the 1-DOF gravity compensation principle, springs were designed for lifting and reaching movement respectively. The effectiveness of this compensation effect was then evaluated by comparing the necessary torque at the actuating joints with and without springs. This work offers insight into gravity compensation for parallel mechanisms and contributes to the future development of WELiBot.
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