Recent Developments on and Prospects for Electrode Materials with Hierarchical Structures for Lithium-Ion Batteries

Zhou, Limin,Zhang, Kai,Hu, Zhe,Tao, Zhanliang,Mai, Liqiang,Kang, Yong-Mook,Chou, Shu-Lei,Chen, Jun Wiley Blackwell (John Wiley Sons) 2018 ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS Vol.8 No.6

Structural and chemical synergistic effect of CoS nanoparticles and porous carbon nanorods for high-performance sodium storage

Zhou, Limin,Zhang, Kai,Sheng, Jinzhi,An, Qinyou,Tao, Zhanliang,Kang, Yong-Mook,Chen, Jun,Mai, Liqiang Elsevier 2017 Nano energy Vol.35 No.-

<P><B>Abstract</B></P> <P>Considering inherent large structural deterioration of conversion-type anode materials during repeated sodiation/desodiation process, the ingenious integration of both nanostructure engineering and chemical hybridization is highly desirable and challenging. Here, ultrafine CoS nanoparticles embedded in porous carbon nanorods (denoted as 7-CoS/C) were facilely fabricated via simultaneous in-situ carbonization and sulfidation of Co-metal organic frameworks (Co-MOF) and have been applied as anode materials for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). Benefiting from the advantageous embedding architecture between the nanoparticles and porous nanorods, the 7-CoS/C delivers long-term cycling stability (542mAhg<SUP>−1</SUP> after 2000 cycles with a capacity retention of 91.4% at 1Ag<SUP>−1</SUP>) and excellent rate performance (discharge capacities of 510mAhg<SUP>−1</SUP> at 5Ag<SUP>−1</SUP> and 356mAhg<SUP>−1</SUP> even at 40Ag<SUP>−1</SUP>), which is proved to be characterized of partial pseudocapacitive behaviors during the sodiation/desodiation process. In addition, Na<SUB>3</SUB>V<SUB>2</SUB>(PO<SUB>4</SUB>)<SUB>3</SUB>/7-CoS/C full cell with excessive amount of Na<SUB>3</SUB>V<SUB>2</SUB>(PO<SUB>4</SUB>)<SUB>3</SUB> has been assembled and exhibits a capacity of 352mAhg<SUP>−1</SUP> at 0.5Ag<SUP>−1</SUP>. This meaningful approach can be extended to build embedded porous structure of other hybrid composites for next-generation energy-storage technology.</P> <P><B>Highlights</B></P> <P> <UL> <LI> The embedded hybrid architecture of the 7-CoS/C is favorable for relieving volume expansion and immobilizing the CoS nanoparticles sites. </LI> <LI> The effect of different electrolyte on the 7-CoS/C/Na system was investigated. </LI> <LI> The variation of structure and valence in Na<SUP>+</SUP> insertion/extraction process of the 7-CoS/C is presented by <I>ex situ</I> XANES. </LI> <LI> The unique structural feature of the 7-CoS/C reveals obvious advantages at more than 1Ag<SUP>−1</SUP> compared with other anode materials. </LI> </UL> </P> <P><B>Graphical abstract</B></P> <P>[DISPLAY OMISSION]</P>

Research on Summary Highlight Ranking of Sports Video

Limin Zhou 보안공학연구지원센터 2014 International Journal of Multimedia and Ubiquitous Vol.9 No.12

A novel multimodal approach of highlight ranking for sports video summaries in affective context was proposed based on player behavior information and audio keywords of sports game. The mid-level representation trajectory-action-audio is constructed for the video content by fusing the information of player trajectory, action and audio keywords. Based on trajectory-action-audio, the computational affective features are extracted to describe the objective process of highlight ranking of sports video summaries from user subjective perception. A kernel based nonlinear probabilistic ranking model construction method is proposed, which is robust for the noisy data and provided with good expansibility. In addition, a new subjective evaluation criterion is proposed to guide model construction and feature extraction with the assistance of forward search algorithm.

Full-scale test of dampers for stay cable vibration mitigation and improvement measures

Zhou, Haijun,Xiang, Ning,Huang, Xigui,Sun, Limin,Xing, Feng,Zhou, Rui Techno-Press 2018 Structural monitoring and maintenance Vol.5 No.4

This paper reported test of full-scale cables attached with four types of dampers: viscous damper, passive Magneto-Rheological (MR) damper, friction damper and High Damping Rubber (HDR) damper. The logarithmic decrements of the cable with attached dampers were calculated from free vibration time history. The efficiency ratios of the mean damping ratios of the tested four dampers to theoretical maximum damping ratio were derived, which was very important for practical damper design and parameter optimization. Non-ideal factors affecting damper performance were discussed based on the test results. The effects of concentrated mass and negative stiffness were discussed in detail and compared theoretically. Approximate formulations were derived and verified using numerical solutions. The critical values for non-dimensional concentrated mass coefficient and negative stiffness were identified. Efficiency ratios were approximately 0.6, 0.6, and 0.3 for the viscous damper, passive MR damper and HDR damper, respectively. The efficiency ratio for the friction damper was between 0-1.0. The effects of concentrated mass and negative stiffness on cable damping were positive as both could increase damping ratio; the concentrated mass was more effective than negative stiffness for higher vibration modes.

Mechanisms of thermally induced deflection of a long-span cable-stayed bridge

Zhou, Yi,Sun, Limin,Peng, Zhijian Techno-Press 2015 Smart Structures and Systems, An International Jou Vol.15 No.3

Variation of temperature is a primary environmental factor that affects the behavior of structures. Therefore, understanding the mechanisms of normal temperature-induced variations of structural behavior would help in distinguishing them from anomalies. In this study, we used the structural health monitoring data of the Shanghai Yangtze River Bridge, a steel girder cable-stayed bridge, to investigate the mechanisms of thermally induced vertical deflection ($D_T$) at mid-span of such bridges. The $D_T$ results from a multisource combination of thermal expansion effects of the cable temperature ($T_{Cab}$), girder temperature ($T_{Gir}$), girder differential temperature ($T_{Dif}$), and tower temperature ($T_{Tow}$). It could be approximated by multiple linear superpositions under operational conditions. The sensitivities of $D_T$ of the Shanghai Yangtze River Bridge to the above temperatures were in the following order: $T_{Cab}$ > $T_{Gir}$ > $T_{Tow}$ > $T_{Dif}$. However, the direction of the effect of $T_{Cab}$ was observed to be opposite to that of the other three temperatures, and the magnitudes of the effects of $T_{Cab}$ and $T_{Gir}$ were found to be almost one order greater than those of $T_{Dif}$ and $T_{Tow}$. The mechanisms of the thermally induced vertical deflection variation at mid-span of a cable-stayed bridge as well as the analytical methodology adopted in this study could be applicable for other long-span cable-stayed bridges.

Mechanisms of thermally induced deflection of a long-span cable-stayed bridge

Yi Zhou,Limin Sun,Zhijian Peng 국제구조공학회 2015 Smart Structures and Systems, An International Jou Vol.15 No.3

Variation of temperature is a primary environmental factor that affects the behavior of structures. Therefore, understanding the mechanisms of normal temperature-induced variations of structural behavior wouldhelp in distinguishing them from anomalies. In this study, we used the structural health monitoring data of theShanghai Yangtze River Bridge, a steel girder cable-stayed bridge, to investigate the mechanisms of thermallyinduced vertical deflection ( DT ) at mid-span of such bridges. The DT results from a multisource combination ofthermal expansion effects of the cable temperature (TCab ), girder temperature (TGir ), girder differential temperature(TDif ), and tower temperature (TTow ). It could be approximated by multiple linear superpositions under operationalconditions. The sensitivities of DT of the Shanghai Yangtze River Bridge to the above temperatures were in thefollowing order: TCab > TGir > TTow > TDif . However, the direction of the effect of TCab was observed to beopposite to that of the other three temperatures, and the magnitudes of the effects of TCab and TGir were found tobe almost one order greater than those of TDif and TTow . The mechanisms of the thermally induced verticaldeflection variation at mid-span of a cable-stayed bridge as well as the analytical methodology adoptedin this study could be applicable for other long-span cable-stayed bridges.

Salt-controlled dissolution in pigment cathode for high-capacity and long-life magnesium organic batteries

Cui, Lianmeng,Zhou, Limin,Zhang, Kai,Xiong, Fangyu,Tan, Shuangshuang,Li, Maosheng,An, Qinyou,Kang, Yong-Mook,Mai, Liqiang Elsevier 2019 Nano energy Vol.65 No.-

<P><B>Abstract</B></P> <P>Benefiting from high volumetric energy density and generally dendrite-free growth of Mg metal, rechargeable magnesium batteries (MBs) become a promising next-generation energy storage system. Organic electrode materials, with characteristic of sustainable resource and flexible structure, have been widely studied in alkali metal ion batteries, but are rarely reported in MBs. Herein, we demonstrate that 3,4,9,10-perylenetetracarboxylic dianhydride (PTCDA) serves as a cathode material for MBs in non-aqueous system, which realizes a fast diffusion kinetics and remarkable Mg-storage performance through a salt-dissolution inhibition approach for the electrolyte. The PTCDA exhibits a reversible capacity of 126 mAh g<SUP>−1</SUP> (at 200 mA g<SUP>−1</SUP>), excellent rate performance, and good cycling stability (100 mAh g<SUP>−1</SUP> even after 150 cycles). Furthermore, the evolution mechanism of the PTCDA electrode based on the transformation between carbonyl groups (CO) and enolate groups (C–O) is revealed by <I>ex-situ</I> phase characterization and functional group analysis. Besides, the dissolution inhibition of the PTCDA could also be realized through the incorporation of other soluble salt (KCl or NaCl) into all phenyl complex (APC) electrolyte, resulting in an enhanced cycling capacity. Considering the designable configuration of the organic materials, this work would pave way for their utilization on multi-valent ion batteries and provide efficient strategy to realize high voltage and satisfied cycle life.</P> <P><B>Highlights</B></P> <P> <UL> <LI> The magnesium anode in organic system was realized combined with the solubility inhibition of the host materials. </LI> <LI> Compared with other inorganic cathode materials, the PTCDA is eligible to offset the defect of Mg<SUP>2+</SUP> transport dynamics. </LI> <LI> Compared with other Mg-storage materials reported, the PTCDA demonstrates a high working voltage plateau and a small polarization. </LI> <LI> The electrochemical mechanism of the PTCDA is proved to be the transformation between carbonyl groups and enolate groups. </LI> <LI> The incorporation of dissolvable salts inhibited the dissolution of the PTCDA. </LI> </UL> </P> <P><B>Graphical abstract</B></P> <P>[DISPLAY OMISSION]</P>

Effects of Intravesical Electrical Stimulation on Urinary Adenosine Triphosphate and Nitric Oxide in Rats With Detrusor Underactivity Induced By Bilateral Pelvic Nerve Crush Injury: The Possible Underlying Mechanism

Han Deng,Limin Liao,Xing Li,Qinggang Liu,Xuesheng Wang,Zhonghan Zhou 대한배뇨장애요실금학회 2022 International Neurourology Journal Vol.26 No.4

Purpose: To explore the effect of intravesical electrical stimulation (IVES) on urinary adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and nitric oxide (NO) in rats with detrusor underactivity (DU) induced by bilateral pelvic nerve crush (bPNC), and to determine the underlying peripheral mechanism. Methods: Twenty-four female Sprague-Dawley rats were equally divided into 3 groups: sham; bPNC; and IVES. Rats in the IVES group began to receive IVES treatment 10 days after bPNC (20 minutes per day for 14 consecutive days). After the 14th IVES, rat urine was collected and cystometry was performed. The serum creatinine, blood urea nitrogen, and urinary ATP and NO levels were measured, and a routine urinalysis was performed. Results: The maximum cystometric capacity (MCC), maximum changes in bladder pressure during filling (∆FP), and postvoid residual urine (PVR) in the IVES group were significantly lower than the bPNC group, and the maximum changes in bladder pressure during voiding (∆VP) was significantly higher than the bPNC group. Compared with the sham group, the MCC, ∆FP and PVR were significantly increased, and the maximum voiding pressure (MVP) and ∆VP were significantly decreased in the bPNC group. After bPNC, urinary ATP was significantly decreased, and urinary NO was significantly increased. In IVES-treated rats, urinary ATP was significantly higher than the bPNC group, and NO was significantly lower than the bPNC group. In addition, the ATP-to-NO ratio of the rats in the bPNC group was significantly lower than the sham and IVES groups. Correlation analysis showed that the ATP and NO were not correlated with the MCC, ∆FP, MVP, ∆VP, and PVR. Conclusions: Promoting the release of urothelial ATP and inhibiting the release of urothelial NO may be one of the peripheral mechanisms underlying IVES in the treatment of DU. Specifically, IVES may shift the balance between excitation and inhibition toward excitation

Influence of Crank Rod Ratio on the Flow Pulsation and Slider Inertial Force of the New Reciprocating Pump

Qiang Li,Limin Meng,Qi Zhou 한국유체기계학회 2024 International journal of fluid machinery and syste Vol.17 No.1

Aiming at the problems of complex structure and unreasonable parameter setting leading to high flow pulsation rate of traditional hydraulic reciprocating pump in high pressure systems, a new reciprocating pump model with a simple structure was proposed based on the principle of variable orifice of mechanical iris mechanisms.First, based on the model of the new reciprocating pump, the analysis equation for flow pulsation is derived. Secondly, Fluent software is used to perform fluid simulation on the new reciprocating pump, verifying the correctness of the pulsation equation and analyzing the pressure distribution contour map and velocity distribution contour map of the internal flow field of the new reciprocating pump during the cycle. Finally, according to the analysis equation, the variation curve of flow pulsation rate with the number of new reciprocating pumps and the crank-connecting rod ratio is obtained, and optimization suggestions for the parameter setting of the crank-connecting rod in the new reciprocating pump are proposed. The results show that: The derived analytical formula for flow pulsation of the new reciprocating pump is correct. The flow pulsation rate increases with the increase of the crank-connecting rod ratio, and when the number of new reciprocating pumps is 5, the influence of the crank-connecting rod ratio on the flow pulsation rate reaches 87%. The degree of oscillation of the inertial force experienced by the slider decreases as the crank rod ratio decreases. To increase the maximum and minimum values of the instantaneous flow rate and reduce the oscillation degree of the inertial force experienced by the slider, the crank rod ratio should be controlled within the range of 0.2 to 0.3. This new reciprocating pump enriches the structure of the pump and provides certain references for reducing flow pulsation in reciprocating pumps as well as decreasing the oscillation degree of the inertial force experienced by the slider.

Bayesian Networks Application to Reliability Evaluation of Distribution Systems Containing Micro-Grids or Looped Network

Gao Liai,Zhou Yongjie,Su Kun,Hou Chenwei,Huo Limin 보안공학연구지원센터 2016 International Journal of Grid and Distributed Comp Vol.9 No.10

It is one of the effective methods to improve the reliability of the distribution system by using looped network power supply. With the development of new energy technology, distributed generation has been more widely used. But a small power system named micro-grid which is assembled by the device such as distributed generation, energy storage device and controllable load in a certain operating rules catches the attention of people. It can operate in islanded mode with the power grid failure, which can greatly improve the reliability of the system. Traditional analytical method and Monte Carlo method are difficult to evaluate its reliability accurately. In this paper, a new artificial intelligence method based on Bayesian networks is used for the system reliability analysis and evaluation. The corresponding Bayesian networks are established for the reliability test bus 2 which containing looped network and the improve reliability test bus 6 which containing micro-grids separately. With the help of causal reasoning and diagnostic reasoning, the supply influence of different types of DG output intermittent, operation mode on loads are detected, the key factors which have an impact on important load power supply reliability are found out, which is the theoretical foundation for practical engineering decision, so as to improve system reliability, identify failures and make maintenance scheduling.