GPU-based 3D model rendering of chinese ink painting

In computer graphics, non-photorealistic rendering(NPR) is an important branch. NPR technology is to achieve a variety of artistic effects through the computer, such as oil painting, cartoon, watercolor and other effects. The purpose of this paper is to automatically convert the 3D model into two-dimensional Chinese ink painting effect on graphics processing unit(GPU), and has improved the traditional algorithm that has some lacks of rendering effect. The algorithm is divided into two major steps: contour line rendering, and interior rendering. For contour line rendering, on the basis of the traditional extraction of contours, this paper adds self-bold, particle diffusion and other steps. For interior rendering, on the basis of the traditional layered rendering of diffuse lighting, two methods are added. The first method is based on the mean filtering, and the filter kernel is stratified by the principle of percentage-closer soft shadows(PCSS). The second method is Noise texture mapping, to obtain an ink diffusion effect.

Chinese ink-facilitated fabrication of paper-based composites as electrodes for supercapacitors

Commercial Chinese ink was employed to disperse pristine vapor-grown carbon nanofibers(VGCNFs)in aqueous suspensions via horizontal ball milling.The obtained suspension was used to fabricate conductive paper-based composites through filtration-deposition onto filter paper.It was found that the carbon black particles from the Chinese ink helped separate VGCNFs and acted as connection points between the VGCNFs,while the glue reinforced the conduction network.Thus,the VGCNF-ink/paper ternary composite showed sufficiently low sheet resistance.With merely 2.5 mg·cm^(−2)VGCNFs,the sheet resistance could be reduced to 4.5Ω·sq^(−1).As a proof of concept,these paper-based composites were directly used as electrodes of solid-state symmetric electronic double-layer capacitors(EDLCs)and the substrate for the electrodeposition of MnO_(2)to achieve higher electrochemical performances.The EDLCs fabricated with 2.5 mg·cm^(−2)VGCNFs showed a specific capacitance of 224 mF·cm^(−2)at a current density of 1 mA·cm^(−2),which was retained by 86.4%after 10,000 charge-discharge cycles.Moreover,thanks to the high electrical conductivity and the porous structure,the MnO_(2)decorated paper-based composites exhibited dramatically enhanced specific capacitance.It is believed that our finding offers an idea to directly utilize commercial Chinese ink for the fabrication of electrode materials.

Stainless steel cloth modified by carbon nanoparticles of Chinese ink as scalable and high-performance anode in microbial fuel cell

Microbial fuel cells(MFCs) have various potential applications.However,anode is a main bottleneck that limits electricity production performance of MFCs.Herein,we developed a novel anode based on a stainless steel cloth(SC) modified with carbon nanoparticles of Chinese ink(Cl) using polypyrrole(PPy)as a building block(PPy/Cl/SC).After modification,PPy/Cl/SC showed a 30% shorten in start-up time(36.4 ± 3.3 h vs.52.3± 1.8 h),33% increase in the maximum current(12.4 ± 1.4 mA vs.9.3± 0.95 mA),and2.3 times higher in the maximum power density of MFC(61.9 mW/m^(2) vs.27.3 mW/m^(2)),compared to Ppy/SC.Experimental results revealed that carbon nanoparticles were able to cover SC uniformly,owing to excellent dispersibility of carbon nanoparticles in Cl.The attachment of carbon nanoparticles formed a fluffy layer on SC increased the electrochemically-active surface area by 1.9 times to 44.5 cm^(2).This enhanced electron transfer between the electrode and bacteria.Further,embedding carbon nanoparticles into the PPy layer significantly improved biocompatibility as well as changed functional group contents,which were bene ficial to bacteria adhesion on electrodes.Taking adva ntage of high mechanical strength and good conductivity,a large-size PPy/Cl/SC was successfully prepared(50×60 cm^(2))demonstrating a promising potential in practical applications.This simple fabrication strategy offers a new idea of developing low cost and scalable electrode materials for high-performance energy harvesting in MFCs.

Writing ink-promoted synthesis of electrodes with high energy storage performance: A review

As the low-cost commercial product, writing inks(pen ink and Chinese ink) have attracted great attention to fabricate electrochemical electrodes for supercapacitors(SCs) and batteries. Due to the conductive nature deriving from graphitic carbon nanoparticles in ink and strong adhesion, ink can be easily coated onto support to enhance the conductivity, form a porous layer facilitating electrolyte ion diffusion, increase the specific surface area and function as binder and dispersant for other active materials. In this review,the beneficial features of pen ink and Chinese ink are summarized and how these features favor the electrochemical performance is discussed in details. And then, ways to coat ink onto support are described,giving a clear understanding of recent process in this area. Finally, the current challenges and outlook of ink-based electrode are discussed, aiming to offer some basic knowledge and promote wide application and future study of pen ink and Chinese ink in electrochemistry.

基于非对称PVA/墨水/PE双层膜的光驱动柔性致动器和多功能传感器

聚乙烯醇/中国墨水混合物被均匀涂覆在聚乙烯薄膜上制备了结构稳定的双层软驱动器.由于两层材料的热膨胀系数的显著差异,在氙灯照射下,驱动器能以较快的响应速度实现较大的弯曲变形.通过改变光的强度以及结合尺蠖的仿生结构设计,机器人可以在不同的表面(如纸张和树叶)上实现各种形式的运动.同时在光的驱动下,它可以实现物体的捕获、表情的改变、象鼻的收缩与卷曲以及仿生花朵的开闭等.此外,基于双层驱动器良好的光热转换和灵敏的压力传感性能,它可以实现人体运动监测(如关节弯曲、呼吸、吞咽等),还能与光电转换装置集成.这种多功能、多驱动模式软机器人在可穿戴设备、交通运输、光电转换设备等应用领域具有巨大潜力.