Newsvendor Game with Supply Uncertainty

Xiaojie Yan,Jun Shi 보안공학연구지원센터 2016 International Journal of Signal Processing, Image Vol.9 No.6

In this paper, we study the newsvendor game with supply uncertainty, where multiple retailers form a coalition to cooperate to place orders to minimize the cost and share risk facing uncertain supplies and demands. After the orders are delivered and the demands are realized, the actual arrival quantities are allocated among the retailers to minimize the total cost. We compute the cost functions by using two-stage stochastic programming model and show that the cooperative game has a nonempty core. Also we propose a method to calculate an allocation in the core.

Well-designed Te/SnS₂/Ag artificial nanoleaves for enabling and enhancing visible-light driven overall splitting of pure water

Yan, Changzeng,Xue, Xiaolan,Zhang, Wenjun,Li, Xiaojie,Liu, Juan,Yang, Songyuan,Hu, Yi,Chen, Renpeng,Yan, Yaping,Zhu, Guoyin,Kang, Zhenhui,Kang, Dae Joon,Liu, Jie,Jin, Zhong unknown 2017 Nano energy Vol.39 No.-

<P><B>Abstract</B></P> <P>To produce hydrogen and oxygen from photocatalytic overall splitting of pure water provides a promising green route to directly convert solar energy to clean fuel. However, the design and fabrication of high-efficiency photocatalyst is challenging. Here we present that by connecting different nanostructures together in a rational fashion, components that cannot individually split water into H<SUB>2</SUB> and O<SUB>2</SUB> can work together as efficient photocatalyst with high solar-to-hydrogen (STH) energy conversion efficiency and avoid the use of any sacrificial reagent. Specifically, Te/SnS<SUB>2</SUB>/Ag artificial nanoleaves (ANLs) consist of ultrathin SnS<SUB>2</SUB> nanoplates grown on Te nanowires and decorated with numerous Ag nanoparticles. The appropriate band structure of Te/SnS<SUB>2</SUB> p-n junctions and the surface plasmon resonance of Ag nanoparticles synergistically enhance the quantum yield and separation efficiency of electron-hole pairs. As a result, Te/SnS<SUB>2</SUB>/Ag ANLs enable visible-light driven overall water-splitting without any sacrificial reagent and exhibit high H<SUB>2</SUB> and O<SUB>2</SUB> production rates of 332.4 and 166.2μmolh<SUP>−1</SUP>, respectively. Well-preserved structure after long-term measurement indicates its high stability. It represents a feasible approach for direct H<SUB>2</SUB> production from only sunlight, pure water, and rationally-designed ANL photocatalysts.</P> <P><B>Highlights</B></P> <P> <UL> <LI> Te/SnS<SUB>2</SUB>/Ag ANLs heterostructure is prepared to catalyze overall water splitting. </LI> <LI> The catalyst show impressive H<SUB>2</SUB> and O<SUB>2</SUB> production rate under visible light. </LI> <LI> The structure and efficiency of catalyst shows no degradation after 10 days. </LI> </UL> </P> <P><B>Graphical abstract</B></P> <P>[DISPLAY OMISSION]</P>

Synthesis and Tribological Performance Study of Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene Composites Reinforced with Graphene Oxide

Xinjun Hu,Xiaojie Yan,Yu Ma,Yongxiao Bai 한국고분자학회 2017 폴리머 Vol.41 No.1

In order to improve the hardness and tribological properties of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), UHMWPE composites reinforced with graphene oxide (GO) nanosheets by ball milling is presented in this article. The results show that the content of 20 wt% GO composite exhibits the lowest friction coefficient and the best wear resistance among all specimens under distilled water lubrication conditions. The mechanism of GO content on tribological properties of the composites under dry conditions and distilled water were investigated. Super low friction coefficient value and the best wear resistance under distilled water is attributed to water provides passivation of interacting dangling bonds on the sliding surface of GO. This study provides a new path to synthesize the high wear resistance and mechanical performance GO/UHMWPE composite materials under water condition and may have huge potential applications in many related fields, such as biomedical and marine engineering.

Peroxopolyoxotungsten-based Ionic Hybrid as a Highly Efficient Recyclable Catalyst for Epoxidation of Vegetable oil with H2O2

Jianghao Wu,Pingping Jiang,Xiaojie Qin,Yuanyuan Ye,Yan Leng 대한화학회 2014 Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society Vol.35 No.6

A peroxopolyoxotungsten-based ionic hybrid was synthesized by anion-change of peroxopolyoxometalate (POM) PW4O24 3− with dicationic long-chain alkyl imidazolium ionic liquids. The characterization was conducted by FT-IR, TGA, 1H-NMR and CHN Elemental analyses. Its catalytic performance was evaluated by the epoxidation of soybean oil with H2O2 under solvent-free condition, including testing of organic cations influence, catalytic reusability and reaction conditions. The catalyst was proved to be a highly efficient recyclable catalyst for epoxidation of various vegetable oils with H2O2, showing high H2O2 utilization efficiency, high catalytic activity, convenient recovery and good reuse ability.

Facile Preparation of Holey Anderson-type Polyoxometalate/Polyaniline/Graphene Nanocomposites for Supercapacitors

Jingjing Lin,Song Yan,Xiaojie Zhang,Yueran Liu,Jun Lian,Hualin Lin,Wei Wei,Deli Lu,Sheng Han 성균관대학교(자연과학캠퍼스) 성균나노과학기술원 2019 NANO Vol.14 No.4

Holey Fe-Anderson-type polyoxometalate/polyaniline/graphene (PPG) hybrid materials were first prepared by anchoring Anderson-type polyoxometalates [FeMo6O24H6]3- (FeMo6) onto graphene modified with polyaniline via a facile hydrothermal treatment. The as-prepared materials exhibited an excellent electrochemical performance with a high specific capacitance of 1366 F g -1 at 1 A g -1 and outstanding cycling stability (97.6% capacitance retention after 5000 cycle times). The uptake of polyaniline/FeMo6 nanoparticles on graphene not only provided the pseudocapacitance but also weakened the aggregation between the graphene layers, resulting in a higher surface area compared with pure graphene. In addition, the AC//PPG-15 asymmetric supercapacitor device showed a high energy density of 24.65 W h kg -1 at a low power density of 326.25 W kg -1 and good cycling stability (94.82% capacitance retention after 5000 cycles). Hence, the as-prepared PPG hybrid materials in this work possess tremendous potential as electrodes for high-performance supercapacitors.

Quasi-optical design and analysis of a remote steering launcher for CFETR ECRH system

Chao Zhang,Wang Xiaojie,Wu Dajun,Tang Yunying,Wang Hanlin,Li Dingzhen,Liu Fukun,Wu Muquan,Yan Peiguang,Gao Xiang,Li Jiangang 한국원자력학회 2024 Nuclear Engineering and Technology Vol.56 No.5

In order to optimize the operational safety and reliability of the upper launcher for the CFETR ECRH system, a design of the launcher for NTM control based on the remote steering concept is currently being carried out for comparison with the front steering equivalent. This paper presents the layout design and analysis of the quasioptical system in the remote steering launcher. A 3D visual quasi-optical design tool has been developed for the quasi-optical system, which can parameterize modeling, perform general astigmatic beam calculation and show the accurate beam propagation path in the upper port. Three identical sets of quasi-optical modules are arranged in the launcher, and each one consists of two fixed double-curvature focusing mirrors, which focus and reflect the steering beams ( 12◦–12◦) from two square corrugated waveguides. The beam characteristics at the resonance layer are described, and the average beam radius is < 100 mm. The peak head loads on the surfaces of the two fixed mirrors are 1.63 MW/m2 and 1.52 MW/m2. The position and size of the beam channel in the blanket are obtained, and the opening apertures on the launcher-facing and plasma-facing sides of the blanket module are 0.54 m2 and 0.4 m2, respectively.

Power flow predictive model control to improve the efficiency of regenerative energy storage and utilization

Sun, Shizhen,Zhang, Hongjuan,Wang, Xiaoji,Gao, Yan,Jin, Baoquan The Korean Institute of Power Electronics 2022 JOURNAL OF POWER ELECTRONICS Vol.22 No.10

In dual-motor drive systems, a supercapacitor is connected to a common direct current (DC) bus through a DC/DC converter for the storage and utilization of regenerative energy, which is an effective energy saving method. However, the uncoordinated control of this type of system results in undesirable power circulation and reduced energy utilization efficiency. In this paper, an optimal power tracking control strategy based on a power flow predictive model is proposed. The power flow of the system is analyzed and a power flow predictive model is established. In addition, an objective function is deduced from the perspective of optimal performance tracking and minimum grid side energy consumption. The reference power of a supercapacitor is obtained in real time under constraints. The power flows among the grid side, the motors, and the energy storage unit are fully coordinated to realize a reasonable energy distribution. Experimental results indicate that the energy utilization efficiency of the system is improved by 25.4% in comparison with double closed-loop control in one working period.

Peroxopolyoxotungsten-based Ionic Hybrid as a Highly Efficient Recyclable Catalyst for Epoxidation of Vegetable oil with H₂O₂

Wu, Jianghao,Jiang, Pingping,Qin, Xiaojie,Ye, Yuanyuan,Leng, Yan Korean Chemical Society 2014 Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society Vol.35 No.6

A peroxopolyoxotungsten-based ionic hybrid was synthesized by anion-change of peroxopolyoxometalate (POM) $PW_4O{_{24}}^{3-}$ with dicationic long-chain alkyl imidazolium ionic liquids. The characterization was conducted by FT-IR, TGA, $^1H$-NMR and CHN Elemental analyses. Its catalytic performance was evaluated by the epoxidation of soybean oil with $H_2O_2$ under solvent-free condition, including testing of organic cations influence, catalytic reusability and reaction conditions. The catalyst was proved to be a highly efficient recyclable catalyst for epoxidation of various vegetable oils with $H_2O_2$, showing high $H_2O_2$ utilization efficiency, high catalytic activity, convenient recovery and good reuse ability.