This work compares two mix design strategies for 3D printable cementitious composites using rice husk particles as multifunctional aggregates. The first strategy involves directly replacing sand with rice husk while k...
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This work compares two mix design strategies for 3D printable cementitious composites using rice husk particles as multifunctional aggregates. The first strategy involves directly replacing sand with rice husk while keeping the cement paste volume constant. The second strategy introduces rice husk as an extra component, thereby increasing the solids content while maintaining a constant sand-to-cement ratio. Different volume fractions of rice husk (10 %, 15 %, 20 %, and 25 %) were used. Replacing natural sand with 15 % bio-aggregates leads to a 53 % decrease in yield stress and a 62 % decrease in structuration rate, due to the lubricating effect of pre-wetted bioaggregates and a decrease in system interlock. Adding rice husk as extra component, however, increases both yield stress and structuration rate, which is related to the reduced paste volume and increase in internal friction. With 25 % rice husk, the initial yield stress increases from 1.21 kPa to 5.55 kPa, and the structuration rate increases from 26.9 Pa/min to 105.2 Pa/min. The second strategy effectively improved buildability and reduced cement consumption, making it the most suitable choice for producing printable mixtures. Mechanical tests indicate that rice husk has limited effect on anisotropy and interlayer bond adhesion. However, at higher fractions, increased porosity and particle debonding at interfaces pose new challenges for enhancing composite performance. The results highlight the potential rice husk as a multifunctional aggregate in 3D-printed cementitious composites, providing insights for the development of sustainable construction materials with optimized fresh and mechanical properties.
This study investigated semi-dry carbonation at different relative humidities (RH) under atmospheric CO2 concentrations to determine the effect of RH on the degree of carbonation (DoC) and reaction rates. The carbonat...
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This study investigated semi-dry carbonation at different relative humidities (RH) under atmospheric CO2 concentrations to determine the effect of RH on the degree of carbonation (DoC) and reaction rates. The carbonation kinetics of each calcium-containing hydrate exhibited an initial rapid chemical-reaction-limited stage, followed by a significantly slower stage. DoC values plateaued after 200 days of carbonation, reaching 78 % at 95 % RH and 34 % at 33 % RH, aligning with EN 16757 values for sheltered outdoor and indoor environments, respectively. When the samples reached a stable DoC at a given RH, further carbonation occurred upon exposure to higher RH, implying that the DoC was governed by the highest RH to which the samples had been exposed. The phase assemblage was also affected, approaching thermodynamic equilibrium at higher RH but deviating at lower RH due to the formation of local equilibria and the presence of metastable phases.
Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a notable causative agent of bacterial infections known for its development of antibiotic resistance over time. In response, hydrogels augmented with antibacterial nanoparticles (N...
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Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a notable causative agent of bacterial infections known for its development of antibiotic resistance over time. In response, hydrogels augmented with antibacterial nanoparticles (NPs) and controllable swelling properties have emerged as promising alternatives. In the study, a novel chitosan (CS)-based hydrogel was prepared by combining CS as a main component, zinc oxide NPs (ZnO NPs) as an antibacterial agent, and mesoporous silica NPs (MSN) as the swelling control material. Comprehensive characterization of the prepared novel hydrogels were carried out by dynamic light scattering (DLS), zeta potential (zeta-potential), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) analysis, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microcopy (SEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The ZnO/MSN/CS-based hydrogel exhibited superior swelling, precisely controllable swelling, and potent antibacterial activity against S. aureus. These hybrid CS-based hydrogels, incorporating both ZnO NPs and MSN, exhibit significant potential as agents for combating antibiotic resistance, offering an alternative strategy to mitigate reliance on conventional antibiotics.
The prevalence of random scattering from a rough ocean surface increases with increasing chi = kh cos theta , where k is the acoustic wavenumber, h is the root-mean-square surface height, and theta is the incidence an...
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The prevalence of random scattering from a rough ocean surface increases with increasing chi = kh cos theta , where k is the acoustic wavenumber, h is the root-mean-square surface height, and theta is the incidence angle. Generally, when chi >> 1, coherence between incident and surface-scattered fields is lost. However, such coherence may be recovered when chi >> 1 by considering the frequency-difference autoproduct of the surface-scattered field, a quadratic product of complex fields at nearby frequencies. Herein, the autoproduct's coherent reflection coefficient for chi > 20 is determined from surface-scattered sound fields obtained from 50 independent realizations of the rough ocean surface measured in pelagic waters off the coast of California in January 1992. The recordings were made with a source at a depth of 147 m that broadcasted 30 and 40 kHz signals to a single receiver 576 m away at depth of 66 m. An analytic formula for the coherent reflection coefficient of the frequency-difference autoproduct, based on the Kirchhoff approximation and a Gaussian surface autocorrelation function, compares favorably with measurements. Improved agreement with the single-receiver measurements is possible via a minor adjustment to the surface autocorrelation length. The adjustment identified here matches that determined previously from horizontal spatial coherence estimates utilizing the experiment's eight-element receiving array.
With the ever-increasing need for miniaturized and biocompatible devices for physiological recordings, high signal fidelity and ease of fabrication are key to achieve reliable data collection. This calls for the devel...
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With the ever-increasing need for miniaturized and biocompatible devices for physiological recordings, high signal fidelity and ease of fabrication are key to achieve reliable data collection. This calls for the development of active recording devices such as Organic Electrochemical Transistors (OECTs) which, compared to passive electrodes, offer local amplification. In this work, we built PEDOT:PSS based OECTs using novel inkjet printing technology, achieving a transconductance of 75 mS. The device was later used to amplify arbitrary signals simulating in vivo recordings. Gate voltage offset manipulation offered a range of current peak-to-peak amplitudes. Additionally, we demonstrate a simple circuit for voltage readings, where another resistor-dependent characterization involving voltage source and drain voltage is performed. At ideal operating point and when using a 220 O resistor, a gain of 14.5 is achieved.
Recent auditorium acoustics practice has included coupled-volume systems in several performing arts venues. This has stimulated research activities on acoustics in the coupled-volume systems. Based on experimentally m...
Organic electrochemical transistors (OECTs) have emerged as powerful tools for biosignal amplification, including electrocorticography (ECoG). However, their widespread application has been limited by the complexities...
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Organic electrochemical transistors (OECTs) have emerged as powerful tools for biosignal amplification, including electrocorticography (ECoG). However, their widespread application has been limited by the complexities associated with existing fabrication techniques, restricting accessibility and scalability. Here, we introduce a novel all-planar, all-printed high-performance OECT device that significantly enhances the accuracy and sensitivity of ECoG recordings. Achieved through an innovative three-step drop-on-demand inkjet printing process on flexible substrates, our device offers a rapid response time of 0.5 ms, a compact channel area of 1950 mu m2, and is characterized by a transconductance of 11 mS. This process not only simplifies integration but also reduces costs. Our optimized in-plane gate voltage control facilitates operation at peak transconductance, which elevates the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) by up to 133%. In vivo evaluations in a rat model of seizure demonstrate the device's performance in recording distinct electrographic phases, surpassing the capabilities of PEDOT:PSS-coated gold-based ultralow impedance passive electrodes, achieving a high SNR of 48 db. Our results underscore the potential of Inkjet-printed OECTs in advancing the accessibility and accuracy of diagnostic tools that could enhance patient care by facilitating timely detection of neurological conditions.
The coherence of rough sea-surface-scattered acoustic fields decreases with increasing frequency. The frequency-difference autoproduct, a quadratic product of acoustic fields at nearby frequencies, mimics a genuine fi...
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The coherence of rough sea-surface-scattered acoustic fields decreases with increasing frequency. The frequency-difference autoproduct, a quadratic product of acoustic fields at nearby frequencies, mimics a genuine field at the difference frequency. In rough-surface scattering, the autoproduct's lower effective frequency decreases the apparent surface roughness, restoring coherent reflection. Herein, the recovery of coherent reflection in sea surface scattering via the frequency-difference autoproduct is examined for data collected off the coast of New Jersey during the Shallow Water '06 (SW06) experiment. An acoustic source at depth 40 m and receiver at depth 24.3 m and range 200 m interrogated 160 independent realizations of the ocean surface. The root mean square surface height h was 0.167 m, and broadcast frequencies were 14-20 kHz, so that 2.5 <= k h cos theta <= 3.7 for acoustic wavenumber k and incidence angle theta. Measured autoproducts, constructed from scattered constituent fields, show significant coherent reflection at sufficiently low difference frequencies. Theoretical results, using the Kirchhoff approximation and a non-analytic surface autocorrelation function, agree with experimental findings. The match is improved using a numerical strategy, exploiting the relationship between autoproduct-based coherence recovery, the ocean-surface autocorrelation function, and the ocean-surface height spectrum. Error bars computed from Monte Carlo scattering simulations support the validity of the measured coherence recovery. (c) 2024 Acoustical Society of America.
Urban flooding is a significant global challenge, posing risks to urban planners, policymakers, and communities. This paper reviews the literature to analyze how urban flooding is defined across scientific disciplines...
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Urban flooding is a significant global challenge, posing risks to urban planners, policymakers, and communities. This paper reviews the literature to analyze how urban flooding is defined across scientific disciplines. Our objectives are to uncover the elements used to define urban flooding and evaluate how these elements can impact future research and practice. A key difficulty is the lack of a consistent, comprehensive definition that captures both physical and social dimensions of urban flooding. Current definitions often focus solely on physical aspects (e.g., rainfall, infrastructure) or social impacts, rarely integrating both. This fragmentation hinders effective flood risk management and interdisciplinary collaboration. Our contribution is a multifaceted definition incorporating spatial and social concerns, including water origins, built environment characteristics, and local community aspects. We introduce the "Urban Water Transect" concept to illustrate the continuum of flood risk across urban zones, addressing a gap in the literature. The analysis reveals that many papers discuss flooding causes without providing an explicit definition. Urban flooding is predominantly defined based on water source, imperviousness, and drainage infrastructure. Future research should adopt an interdisciplinary perspective considering both physical and social aspects, potentially transforming urban flood risk management.
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Cochran, Abigail L.Univ Nebraska
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Over 40 million people in the United States live with disabilities. Yet, relatively little is known about the travel behavior of people with disabilities, particularly as it relates to their use of emerging services l...
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Over 40 million people in the United States live with disabilities. Yet, relatively little is known about the travel behavior of people with disabilities, particularly as it relates to their use of emerging services like app-based ridehailing provided by transportation network companies (TNCs), such as Uber and Lyft. Analyzing in-depth interviews with 32 individuals with disabilities living in the San Francisco Bay Area, I find that TNC use depends on respondents' prior experience using transportation and smartphones. Older adults and those who acquired their disabilities relatively recently had difficulty using app-based ridehailing due to perceived and experienced challenges hailing a ride, finding the vehicle, and getting to their destination independently. Younger respondents and those who had lived with their disabilities longer perceived ridehailing to be reliable and convenient, and found it relatively more affordable than taxis. They liked having app-based ridehailing as an option. This was also true among respondents who used motorized wheelchairs, but they said that the availability and quality of wheelchair-accessible ridehailing services were lacking. Subsidizing app-based ridehailing may encourage greater use of these services among some people with disabilities. However, this approach and new policies aimed at improving wheelchair-accessible ridehailing services do not address expressed barriers to ridehailing use-especially among older adults with disabilities. Other interventions, such as training programs for ridehailing drivers as well as potential riders, might help address some of these barriers.
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