Nanocomposite Ni-CGO Synthesized by the Citric Method as a Substrate for Thin-film IT-SOFC

Wang, Zhenwei,Liu, Yu,Hashimoto, Shin-ichi,Mori, Masashi The Korean Ceramic Society 2008 한국세라믹학회지 Vol.45 No.12

Ni-ceria cermets have been extensively investigated as candidates for the anode in intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cells. We have used the citric method to synthesize nanocomposite powders consisting of NiO (Ni metal content: $40{\sim}60%$ by volume) highly dispersed in $Ce_{0.9}Gd_{0.1}O_{1.95}$ (CGO). The microstructure characteristics and sintering behaviors of the nanocomposites were investigated. No impurity phases were observed and the shrinkage of these substrates matched well with that of a CGO electrolyte with a specific surface area of $11\;m^2/g$. Densification of the CGO electrolyte layer to $<5\;{\mu}m$ thickness was achieved by co-firing the laminated electrolyte with the porous NiO-CGO substrate at $1400^{\circ}C$ for 6 h.

Nanocomposite Ni-CGO Synthesized by the Citric Method as a Substrate for Thin-film IT-SOFC

Zhenwei Wang,Yu Liu,Shin-ichi Hashimoto,Masashi Mori 한국세라믹학회 2008 한국세라믹학회지 Vol.45 No.12

Ni-ceria cermets have been extensively investigated as candidates for the anode in intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cells. We have used the citric method to synthesize nanocomposite powders consisting of NiO (Ni metal content: 40~60% by volume) highly dispersed in Ce0.9Gd0.1O1.95 (CGO). The microstructure characteristics and sintering behaviors of the nanocomposites were investigated. No impurity phases were observed and the shrinkage of these substrates matched well with that of a CGO electrolyte with a specific surface area of 11 m2/g. Densification of the CGO electrolyte layer to <5 μm thickness was achieved by co-firing the laminated electrolyte with the porous NiO-CGO substrate at 1400oC for 6 h. Ni-ceria cermets have been extensively investigated as candidates for the anode in intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cells. We have used the citric method to synthesize nanocomposite powders consisting of NiO (Ni metal content: 40~60% by volume) highly dispersed in Ce0.9Gd0.1O1.95 (CGO). The microstructure characteristics and sintering behaviors of the nanocomposites were investigated. No impurity phases were observed and the shrinkage of these substrates matched well with that of a CGO electrolyte with a specific surface area of 11 m2/g. Densification of the CGO electrolyte layer to <5 μm thickness was achieved by co-firing the laminated electrolyte with the porous NiO-CGO substrate at 1400oC for 6 h.

Laser Vision-Based Automatic Trajectory Planning Technology for Spatial Intersecting Joint Weld

Zhenwei Jia,Tianqi Wang,Liangyu Li,Junjie He 한국정밀공학회 2020 International Journal of Precision Engineering and Vol.21 No.1

This paper studies the laser vision-based automatic trajectory planning technology for spatial intersecting joint weld. Firstly, the mathematical model of T-type off-axis non-groove intersecting joint is established, and the welding seam characteristics of the intersecting joint are analyzed. Secondly, a triangular pseudo-rotation feature pixel detection algorithm based on monocular structured light vision is proposed to realize the rapid extraction and location of spatial intersecting joint weld. Then, a laser vision-based calibration method for the workpiece coordinate system of the T-type intersecting joint is proposed, the relationship between intersecting joint workpiece coordinate system and robot base coordinate system is established, and the trajectory equation is obtained. At last, a searching discrete of chord error interpolation control algorithm is proposed to automatically discrete and plan welding torch gesture data. Experiments show that the technology can achieve higher precision location and better intersecting joint weld trajectory planning, and realize high-quality automatic weld of intersecting joint.

SIMULATION STUDY ON VEHICLE RIDE COMFORT BASED ON FINITE ELEMENT MODEL AND PSEUDO-EXCITATION METHOD

Wang Wenzhu,Lijie Dong,Liu Gang,Wei Jun,Zhang Zhenwei 한국자동차공학회 2023 International journal of automotive technology Vol.24 No.4

This research aims to develop a new vehicle ride comfort simulation technology. The basic principle of pseudo-excitation method (PEM) is summarized, and the specific method of PEM is proposed to solve the finite element model (FEM) of vehicle. Taking a simple 7-degree-of-freedom (DOF) car spatial model as an example, the traditional and new methods are compared. Simulation results show that they are completely consistent, thereby verifying the effectiveness of the new method. At the same time, through the simulation process, the new method is simpler and more efficient without deducing complex mathematical formulas and software programming. Finally, the ride comfort simulation of a car’s complex FEM is performed. FEM can consider the parts of the vehicle as elastic bodies and closer to the real vehicle. The PEM transforms random vibration analysis into simple harmonic vibration analysis, which improves the efficiency of the solution greatly. Therefore, the combination of the FEM and the PEM cannot only solve the problem of model accuracy but also the problem of solving efficiency, which has strong practical engineering application value.

Dexamethasone enhances glucose uptake by SGLT1 and GLUT1 and boosts ATP generation through the PPP-TCA cycle in bovine neutrophils

Xinbo Wang,Mingyu Tang,Yuming Zhang,Yansong Li,Jingdong Mao,Qinghua Deng,Shusen Li,Zhenwei Jia,Liyin Du 대한수의학회 2022 Journal of Veterinary Science Vol.23 No.5

Background: Clinical dexamethasone (DEX) treatment or stress in bovines results in extensive physiological changes with prominent hyperglycemia and neutrophils dysfunction. Objectives: To elucidate the effects of DEX treatment in vivo on cellular energy status and the underlying mechanism in circulating neutrophils. Methods: We selected eight-month-old male bovines and injected DEX for 3 consecutive days (1 time/d). The levels of glucose, total protein (TP), total cholesterol (TC), and the proinflammatory cytokines interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6 and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α in blood were examined, and we then detected glycogen and adenosine triphosphate (ATP) content, phosphofructosekinase-1 (PFK1) and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PDH) activity, glucose transporter (GLUT)1, GLUT4, sodium/glucose cotransporter (SGLT)1 and citrate synthase (CS) protein expression and autophagy levels in circulating neutrophils. Results: DEX injection markedly increased blood glucose, TP and TC levels, the Ca2+/P5+ ratio and the neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio and significantly decreased blood IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α levels. Particularly in neutrophils, DEX injection inhibited p65-NFκB activation and elevated glycogen and ATP contents and SGLT1, GLUT1 and GR expression while inhibiting PFK1 activity, enhancing G6PDH activity and CS expression and lowering cell autophagy levels. Conclusions: DEX induced neutrophils glucose uptake by enhancing SGLT1 and GLUT1 expression and the transformation of energy metabolism from glycolysis to pentose phosphate pathway (PPP)-tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle. This finding gives us a new perspective on deeper understanding of clinical anti-inflammatory effects of DEX on bovine.

ONLINE OPTIMAL CONTROL STRATEGY METHODOLOGY FOR POWER-SPLIT HYBRID ELECTRIC BUS BASED ON HISTORICAL DATA

Xiaohua Zeng,Zhenwei Wang,Yue Wang,Dafeng Song 한국자동차공학회 2020 International journal of automotive technology Vol.21 No.5

An online optimal control strategy methodology on the basis of historical data for a power-split hybrid electric bus (HEB) is proposed in this study. This approach aims to fully utilize the fuel-saving capability of power-split HEB under real operating cycles and provide an effective way for solving the optimal calibration problem in the application promotion. Firstly, a procedure for synthesizing real-world driving cycles based on cluster analysis and Markov chain method is constructed. Subsequently, dynamic programming (DP) control algorithm is performed to explore the fuel economy potential. Moreover, a DP-based rule control strategy with an automated implementation foundation is introduced to achieve online approximate optimal effect. Finally, offline simulation and hardware-in-the-loop test are conducted. Simulation results validate that the proposed online optimal control strategy methodology has similar fuel-saving performance to DP optimal results and good real-time application conditions

First Principles Investigation of the Mechanical, Thermodynamic and Electronic Properties of FeSn5 and CoSn5 Intermetallic Phases under Pressure

Wenming Sun,Jing Liu,Hong Wang,Zhenwei Zhang,Liang Zhang,Yuxiang Bu 한국물리학회 2017 THE JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY Vol.70 No.4

For guidance for developing Fe/Co-Sn-based anode materials for lithium-ion batteries, the mechanical, thermodynamic and electronic properties of FeSn5 and CoSn5 intermetallic phases under pressures ranging from 0 to 30 GPa have been investigated systematically using first-principles total-energy calculations within the framework of the generalized gradient approximation. The pressure was found to have significant effects on the mechanical, thermodynamic and electronic properties of these compounds. In the selected pressure range, CoSn5 has a more negative formation enthalpy than FeSn5. Based on the calculated elastic constants, the bulk modulus, shear modulus, and Young’s modulus were determined via the Viogt-Reuss-Hill averaging scheme. The variations of specific heats at constant volume for FeSn5 and CoSn5 in a wide pressure (0 - 30 GPa) and temperature (0 - 1000 K) range are also predicted from phonon density of states calculation. The calculated results suggested that both FeSn5 and CoSn5 are mechanically stable at pressure from 0 to 30 GPa. FeSn5 is dynamically stable at pressure up to, 30 GPa, at least, however, CoSn5 is dynamically stable no higher than 15 GPa.

Researching on X-Band Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Efficiency of MWCNTs Buckypapers Inserted with Mn Nanopowder

Shaowei Lu,Yaoyao Bai,Jijie Wang,Chenxu Zhao,Wei Li,Xiaoqiang Wang,Zhenwei Huang 성균관대학교(자연과학캠퍼스) 성균나노과학기술원 2018 NANO Vol.13 No.6

Ultrathin multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) buckypapers inserted with Mn nanopowder were fabricated via vacuum filtration method, at a lower manufacturing cost and easier operation. The buckypapers were characterized structurally using scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive spectrometer and X-ray diffraction. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding effectiveness (SE) of MWCNTs buckypapers inserted with Mn nanopowder (0–30 wt.%) were tested in X-band (8.2–12.4 GHz). When the blended Mn nanopowder content is 20 wt.%, the buckypaper exhibits much higher EMI SE of average value up to 42 dB with the thickness of only 0.11 mm. Further, this buckypaper is flexible and lightweight, and can be integrated with resin matrix composites. Thus, the results and techniques promise a simple and effective approach to achieve lightweight and ultrathin composite films for a wide application prospect in the field of EMI shielding and microwave absorption.

Influence of pier height on the effectiveness of seismic isolation of friction pendulum bearing for single-track railway bridges

Weikun He,Lizhong Jiang,Biao Wei,Zhenwei Wang 국제구조공학회 2021 Smart Structures and Systems, An International Jou Vol.28 No.2

Friction pendulum bearing (FPB) in bridges with different pier heights has various degrees of effectiveness of seismic isolation. To determine the applicability of FPB under different bridge pier height conditions, this paper focuses on the simply supported girder railway bridges that have three types of piers: solid piers with uniform cross-section, solid piers with non-uniform cross-section, and hollow piers with non-uniform cross-section. All of these bridges are first installed with FPB (isolation bearing) and later with non-isolation bearing, modeled by using OpenSEES finite element software. A shake table test is used to verify the related models. Based on nonlinear dynamic time history analysis, the seismic responses of isolated and non-isolated bridges are compared, and their corresponding seismic isolation ratios are calculated. Further, this paper introduces a fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method to determine the seismic isolation effect of FPB on bridges with different pier heights, by weighing and balancing the isolation ratios of different seismic responses of bridges. The results show that the transverse seismic isolation ratios of FPB are generally larger than the longitudinal seismic isolation ratios. In addition, FPB has poorer seismic isolation effect on tall piers compared with short piers.