scholarly journals Research Progress on Curved Plates in China: Applications in Architecture

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 550
Author(s):  
Yiheng Song ◽  
Ziying Wang ◽  
Jie Chen ◽  
Jinxiang Chen
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Numerical Calculation ◽  
Coupling Effect ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Curved Surface ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Curved Surfaces ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Acoustic Characteristics ◽  
Development Direction

Curved surfaces can give plates a unique aesthetic effect and physical advantages in acoustics and optics. Assembling such curved plates can greatly improve the image of buildings and enrich their functions. It is thus not surprising to notice that their wide applications in designed or completed buildings in China have become a trend. Thus, this study offers a comprehensive summary of the application progress of curved plates in the architectural field from three aspects: image expression, acoustic characteristics, and optical characteristics. On this basis, future directions are proposed. The main findings or suggestions are as follows: (1) climate harshness has increased recently, and the safety of structures and materials and the coupling effect of the two must be fully considered when designing the shapes of curved surface buildings; (2) research on the mechanism and numerical calculation of curved diffuser systems with different sizes and curvatures needs to be further developed; and (3) experimental studies of various and complex curved plates and different conditions to explore their optimal reflectivity, transmittance, absorptivity, and other optical properties will be an important development direction.

Mix Networks: Existing Scenarios and Future Directions on Security and Privacy

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khaleel Ahmad ◽  
Afsar Kamal
Keyword(s):  
Security And Privacy ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Practical Solution ◽  
Research Gap ◽  
The Web ◽  
Privacy Enhancing Techniques

Background: Privacy enhancing techniques are developed in order to provide strong protection to cyberspace. These techniques aim to allow users to keep their identities hidden during the communication when they are sending email, making payments online, browsing the Web or posting to newsgroups. MixNet is the most practical solution for concealing identities of message and sender’s identities. Objective: It provides sender and receiver anonymity as well as message security. The main goal of MixNet is to overcome vulnerability and enhance the performance of communication. It can efficiently handle the messages of various length and produce desirable results with privacy. The main objective of this paper is to acquire information and concepts regarding MixNet. We also provide guidelines for future research and references. Methods : The designing of MixNet depends on what cryptosystem method is used. Symmetric and Asymmetric both are used. Other methods could be also used such as PIR, CSP and FDR model, RPC, Token-based approach or others. Result: In this paper we provide an overview of MixNet approaches and presented a survey on MixNet based techniques and different models. We also constructed the comparison tables as per our requirements for better understanding. For this purpose, we found a total of 120 articles related to the MixNet published between 1990 and 2018 from the most relevant scientific resources. However, only 86 papers were analyzed due to comprehensiveness and relevancy to this article. Conclusion: Focused on the security and privacy of communication and how it can be achieved. This survey also reveals research progress and research gap on MixNet.

scholarly journals Research Progress on Photocatalytic/Photoelectrocatalytic Oxidation of Nitrogen Oxides

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuangjun Li ◽  
Linglong Chen ◽  
Zhong Ma ◽  
Guisheng Li ◽  
Dieqing Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Nitrogen Oxides ◽  
Photocatalytic Oxidation ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Inorganic Semiconductors ◽  
Photoelectrocatalytic Oxidation ◽  
Low Concentrations ◽  
Photocatalytic System ◽  
Metal Organic ◽  
Oxidation Of No

AbstractThe emission of nitrogen oxides (NOx) increases year by year, causing serious problems to our livelihoods. The photocatalytic oxidation of NOx has attracted more attention recently because of its efficient removal of NOx, especially for low concentrations of NOx. In this review, the mechanism of the photocatalytic oxidation of NOx is described. Then, the recent progress on the development of photocatalysts is reviewed according to the categories of inorganic semiconductors, bismuth-based compounds, nitrogen carbide polymer, and metal organic frameworks (MOFs). In addition, the photoelectrocatalytic oxidation of NOx, a method involving the application of an external voltage on the photocatalytic system to further increase the removal efficiency of NOx, and its progress are summarized. Finally, we outline the remaining challenges and provide our perspectives on the future directions for the photocatalytic oxidation of NOx.

scholarly journals Current Knowledge and Future Directions for Improving Subsoiling Quality and Reducing Energy Consumption in Conservation Fields

Agriculture ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 575
Author(s):  
Shangyi Lou ◽  
Jin He ◽  
Hongwen Li ◽  
Qingjie Wang ◽  
Caiyun Lu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Cover Crops ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Field Application ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Monitoring And Control ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Tillage Depth ◽  
And Control

Subsoiling has been acknowledged worldwide to break compacted hardpan, improve soil permeability and water storage capacity, and promote topsoil deepening and root growth. However, there exist certain factors which limit the wide in-field application of subsoiling machines. Of these factors, the main two are poor subsoiling quality and high energy consumption, especially the undesired tillage depth obtained in the field with cover crops. Based on the analysis of global adoption and benefits of subsoiling technology, and application status of subsoiling machines, this article reviewed the research methods, technical characteristics, and developing trends in five key aspects, including subsoiling shovel design, anti-drag technologies, technologies of tillage depth detection and control, and research on soil mechanical interaction. Combined with the research progress and application requirements of subsoiling machines across the globe, current problems and technical difficulties were analyzed and summarized. Aiming to solve these problems, improve subsoiling quality, and reduce energy consumption, this article proposed future directions for the development of subsoiling machines, including optimizing the soil model in computer simulation, strengthening research on the subsoiling mechanism and comprehensive effect, developing new tillage depth monitoring and control systems, and improving wear-resisting properties of subsoiling shovels.

Band structures and optical properties of Al-doped α-Si 3 N 4 : theoretical and experimental studies

2016 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 3681-3686 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhifeng Huang ◽  
Zhihao Wang ◽  
Fei Chen ◽  
Qiang Shen ◽  
Lianmeng Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Band Structures

scholarly journals EFFICIENT ACOUSTIC COMPOSITE PANELS BASED ON GRAPHITE

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 82-90
Author(s):  
E. Fanina
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Sound Field ◽  
Fire Retardant ◽  
Pyramidal Cells ◽  
Sound Insulation ◽  
Composite Panels ◽  
Thin Membrane ◽  
Reverberation Time ◽  
Acoustic Characteristics

A set of experimental studies is carried out to determine the acoustic characteristics of three-dimensional panels of fixed thickness made of carbon-based composite material installed in the opening between the reverberation chambers. Sound insulation indices are determined when they are excited by a diffuse sound field in wide frequency ranges. The reverberation time in model chambers with different partition configurations is calculated. The optimal configuration of the partition with pyramidal cells to reduce the reverberation time in the rooms is determined. The use of graphite in the form of thin membrane applied to various surfaces can significantly reduce the sound pressure levels in the room and increase the sound insulation indices of air noise. In addition to thin membrane, graphite can be used as an additive in composite materials for sound insulation purposes. It is shown that the characteristics of such panels are quite universal. The measured acoustic characteristics of composite panels are compared with similar characteristics of traditional materials. It is determined that the composition belongs to the I group of fire-retardant efficiency and can be recommended for use as a fire-retardant material. The developed acoustic material is an effective absorbing agent that solves problems in architectural acoustics, echo cancellation in construction and architecture. Similar to metamaterials, natural and artificial graphites allow to solve these problems with small volumes and masses using simple and inexpensive technologies.

Motion Analysis and Simulation of Complex Curved Surface WEDM System

2008 ◽  
Vol 392-394 ◽  
pp. 151-155
Author(s):  
Tong Wang ◽  
K. Jiang ◽  
Shu Qiang Xie ◽  
Shuang Shuang Hao
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Simulation Method ◽  
Curved Surface ◽  
Polar Coordinates ◽  
Curved Surfaces ◽  
Machining Quality ◽  
Motion Parameters ◽  
Dimensional Graph ◽  
Analysis Of Motion

In this paper, the characteristics and general laws of cutting complex curved surface by wire electrical discharge machining (WEDM) system are studied. Based on analysis of motion parameters the universal mathematical model of polar coordinates is derived. Moreover, the simulation of WEDM system is introduced, which is carried out by using language Visual C++ and the three dimensional graph software OpenGL.This simulation method is helpful in improving machining quality and productivity of complex curved surfaces, and is fundation for establishing CAD/CAPP/CAM technology in WEDM.

Digital Planimetry With a New Adaptive Calibration Procedure Results in Accurate and Precise Wound Area Measurement at Curved Surfaces

2020 ◽  
pp. 193229682095934
Author(s):  
Piotr Foltynski ◽  
Piotr Ladyzynski
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Error ◽  
Calibration Procedure ◽  
Curved Surface ◽  
Area Measurement ◽  
Curved Surfaces ◽  
Wound Area ◽  
Optical Scanner ◽  
Adaptive Calibration ◽  
Relative Errors ◽  
Commercial Device

Background: The purpose of this study was to determine the accuracy of wound area measurement at a curved surface using a digital planimetry (DP) with the newly proposed adaptive calibration. Methods: Forty wound shapes were printed and placed at the side surfaces of cylinders with diameters of 9.4 and 6.2 cm. Area measurements were carried out using a commercial device SilhouetteMobile (Aranz, New Zealand) and the planimetric app Planimator. Planimetric area measurements were carried out using 2 one-dimensional calibration markers placed above and below the wound shape. The method of adaptive calibration for DP was described. Reference area values of wound shapes were obtained by pixel counting on digital scans made with an optical scanner. Relative errors (REs) and relative differences (RDs) for area measurements were analyzed. Results: The median of REs for the DP with adaptive calibration (DPwAC) was equal to 0.60% and was significantly smaller than the median for the SilhouetteMobile device (SMD) (2.65%), and significantly smaller than the median for the DP (2.23%). The SD of RDs for the DPwAC of 0.87% was considerably lower than for the SMD (6.45%), and for the DP without adaptive calibration (2.51%). The mean of RDs for the DPwAC (0.082%) was not significantly different from zero, which means that the systematic error was not present for the DPwAC. Conclusions: The use of the adaptive calibration in DP to measure the areas at curved surface resulted in a significant increase of accuracy and precision, and removal of systematic error. The DPwAC revealed 4.4 times lower error and 7.4 times higher precision of area measurement at curved surfaces than the SMD.

The three kinds of degree distributions and nash equilibrium on the limiting random network

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (05) ◽  
pp. 2050033
Author(s):  
Dong Han ◽  
Min Xia
Keyword(s):  
Nash Equilibrium ◽  
Random Network ◽  
Sufficient Conditions ◽  
Curved Surface ◽  
High Dimensional ◽  
Game Model ◽  
Curved Surfaces

A generalized dynamically evolving random network and a game model taking place on the evolving network are presented. We show that there exists a high-dimensional critical curved surface of the parameters related the probabilities of adding or removing vertices or edges such that the evolving network may exhibit three kinds of degree distributions as the time goes to infinity when the parameters belong to the super-critical, critical and sub-critical curved surfaces, respectively. Some sufficient conditions are given for the existence of a regular Nash equilibrium which depends on the three kinds of degree distributions in the game model on the limiting random network.

MOLECULAR SPIN DEVICES: CURRENT UNDERSTANDING AND NEW TERRITORIES

NANO ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 04 (06) ◽  
pp. 325-338 ◽  
Author(s):  
PAWAN TYAGI
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Molecular Clusters ◽  
Molecular Magnets ◽  
Device Physics ◽  
Promising Candidate ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Target Molecules ◽  
Molecular Spin ◽  
Spin Scattering ◽  
Spin Devices

Molecular spin devices (MSDs) are the most promising candidate for futuristic quantum computation, having potential to resolve spin scattering issue which compromise the utility of conventional spin devices. The MSDs have been extensively reviewed from the view points of device physics and the application of target molecules, such as single molecular magnets. Fabrication of a competent MSD still remains an intractable task. In this review, we first describe the experimental studies where spin state of molecule and/or electrode affected the device transport, especially under magnetic field. Then, we correlated the number of theoretical and experimental results from various domains of nanomagnetism to highlight the scope and future directions panoramically. Finally, the key designs of various MSDs, including our recently developed multilayer edge molecular electrode, have been discussed. A multilayer edge molecular electrode, prepared by bridging the molecular clusters on the exposed edges of a customized ferromagnet–insulator–ferromagnet junction, can be a promising platform for testing the variety of molecular magnets.

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