With the rising demand for fast-charging technology in electric vehicles and portable devices,significant efforts have been devoted to the development of energy storage and conversion ***,remarkable progress has been ...
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With the rising demand for fast-charging technology in electric vehicles and portable devices,significant efforts have been devoted to the development of energy storage and conversion ***,remarkable progress has been made in the field of various energy storage and conversion devices,i.e.,lithium-ion batteries(LIBs),lithium-metal batteries(LMBs),lithium-sulfur batteries(LSBs),sodium-ion batteries(SIBs),sodium-metal batteries(SMBs),magnesium-ion batteries(MIBs),zinc-ion batteries(ZIBs),electrochemical capacitors(ECs),the corresponding electrode materials have always been the focus and difficulty to further improve the electrochemical performance of the devices.
Periodic micromagnetic finite element method (PM-FEM) is introduced to solve periodic unit cell problems using the Landau-Lifshitz-Gilbert equation. PM-FEM is applicable to general problems with 1D, 2D, and 3D periodi...
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Generation of laser-induced periodic surface structures (LIPSS) is investigated with femtosecond laser pulses with 1030nm wavelength and its second and its harmonics. The second (λ2ω = 515nm) and third harmonics (λ...
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Anguilliform-swimming soft fluidic robots hold great promise for a range of underwater applications. However, because they leverage the complex dynamics of soft bodies interacting with fluids, it is challenging to use...
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ISBN:
(数字)9798331520205
ISBN:
(纸本)9798331520212
Anguilliform-swimming soft fluidic robots hold great promise for a range of underwater applications. However, because they leverage the complex dynamics of soft bodies interacting with fluids, it is challenging to use intuition to determine design parameters. Multidisciplinary design optimization offers a promising solution to this challenge by providing an automated and systematic method for leveraging computational models to find optimal design parameters. This study investigates a method for multidisciplinary control co-design optimization of anguilliform-swimming soft robots, using physics-based models to optimize shape and control parameters. The modeling framework includes a geometry-centric approach for geometry modeling and parameterization, a three-dimensional finite element model for structural mechanics, and an unsteady panel method for fluid dynamics. The approach is tested by applying it to the optimization of a pre-existing eel-inspired soft robot. Model parameters are estimated from existing experimental data, and two control co-design optimizations, with high-level and multilevel shape parameterizations, are performed to minimize energy cost. The optimized actuator module is manufactured, and used to collect additional data for re-estimating the structural model parameters. The optimization is performed again with the updated model parameters, showing a simulated energy cost reduction of 45% and the prescribed 128% speed increase compared to the baseline design with optimized control and updated model parameters. These results demonstrate the potential of the proposed optimization approach to advance the performance of anguilliform-swimming soft fluidic robots.
Applications in the aerospace and defense industries are demanding stronger and lighter parts for use in aircraft and spacecraft. Additive manufacturing (AM) has allowed engineers to create complex parts that would be...
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(纸本)9781934551417
Applications in the aerospace and defense industries are demanding stronger and lighter parts for use in aircraft and spacecraft. Additive manufacturing (AM) has allowed engineers to create complex parts that would be difficult or even impossible to create through standard manufacturing methods. Stereolithography (SLA) additive manufacturing offers an easy and affordable way to create extremely complex and detailed geometries by selectively curing thin layers of a photopolymer resin. To increase part performance, a nickel coating can then be applied to increase strength, chemical resistance, and heat deflection. This works well in lab environments, but in harsh conditions such as those presented in aerospace applications, large thermal gradients cause the nickel and resin to expand at different rates. This causes high internal stresses and can even result in part failure. The development of a strong, reliable resin that could match the coefficient of thermal expansion of nickel could fill a gap in additive manufacturing between fully plastic or metal parts, allowing for production of high-performance parts. In this paper we will cover the development of an SLA resin with good mechanical properties and a thermal expansion rate similar nickel for aerospace applications. Copyright 2022. Used by the Society of the Advancement of Material and Process engineering with permission.
Metal/polymer/metal (MPM) sandwiched composites are in the class of capable engineeringmaterials which give outstanding strength-to-weight ratios because of their comparatively low density. These materials are vital ...
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Recent global supply shortages, combined with need for light-weight structural components for efficient transportation, have led to very high prices for magnesium due to its low density and high part stiffness/weight....
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With the advancement of the global economy and technology, energy demand has become an urgent issue, prompting heightened attention to environmental friendliness and sustainable development. Solar energy, as a signifi...
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A high-entropy oxide nanocomposite with Ag(CuZn)(AlCr)2O4 and CuO phases is fabricated to form an abundantly hierarchical wrinkled surface. Application of a mechanical force to the nanocomposite resulted in a nonhomog...
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Radiation effect in carbon fiber-filled polyethylene composites are of importance in space and aircraft applications. A two-fold approach is employed to study radiation effects in carbon nanotube polyethylene as the e...
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