Facing the problems lack of considering the non-uniform distribution of the static bias magnetic field and computing the panicle displacements in the simulation model of electromagnetic acoustic transducer (EMAT), a...Facing the problems lack of considering the non-uniform distribution of the static bias magnetic field and computing the panicle displacements in the simulation model of electromagnetic acoustic transducer (EMAT), a multi-field coupled model was established and the finite element method (FEM) was presented to calculate the entire transduction process. The multi-field coupled model included the static magnetic field, pulsed eddy current field and mechanical field. The FEM equations of the three fields were derived by Garlerkin FEM method. Thus, the entire transduction process of the EMAT was calculated through sequentially coupling the three fields. The transduction process of a Lamb wave EMAT was calculated according to the present model and method. The results show that, by the present method, it is valid to calculate the particle displacement under the given excitation signal and non-uniformly distributed static magnetic field. Calculation error will be brought about if the non-uniform distribution of the static bias magnetic field is neglected.展开更多
In this paper, we theoretically predict and experimentally measure the thrust efficiency of a biomimetic robotic fish, which is propelled by an ionic polymer-metal composite (IPMC) actuator. A physics-based model th...In this paper, we theoretically predict and experimentally measure the thrust efficiency of a biomimetic robotic fish, which is propelled by an ionic polymer-metal composite (IPMC) actuator. A physics-based model that consists of IPMC dynamics and hydrodynamics was proposed, and simulation was conducted. In order to test the thrust performance of the robotic fish, a novel experimental apparatus was developed for hydrodynamic experiments. Under a servo towing system, the IPMC fish swam at a self-propelled speed where external force is averagely zero. Experimental results demonstrated that the theoretical model can well predict the thrust efficiency of the robotic fish. A maximum thrust efficiency of 2.3x10-3 at 1 Hz was recorded experi- mentally, the maximum thrust force was 0.0253 N, recorded at 1.2 Hz, while the maximum speed was 0.021 m/s, recorded at 1.5 Hz, and a peak power of 0.36 W was recorded at 2.6 Hz. Additionally, the optimal actuation frequency for the thrust efficiency was also recorded at the maximum self-propelled speed. The present method of examining the thrust efficiency may also be applied to the studies of other types of smart material actuated underwater robots.展开更多
In this paper,we report a high-performance selfsupported supercapacitor electrode composed of a cracked bark-shaped Ni-Co-Mn ternary metallic sulfide(NiCoMnS4)nanostructure on carbon cloth prepared by a simple one-ste...In this paper,we report a high-performance selfsupported supercapacitor electrode composed of a cracked bark-shaped Ni-Co-Mn ternary metallic sulfide(NiCoMnS4)nanostructure on carbon cloth prepared by a simple one-step hydrothermal process and subsequent electrochemical treatment.The electrode delivers a high specific discharge capacity of up to 2470.4 F g^(-1) at 1 A g^(-1) and high rate performances of1635.6 F g^(-1) at 10 A g^(-1) and 910.2 F g^(-1) even at 32 A g^(-1).Cycling tests indicate that NiCoMnS_(4) could maintain >91.1% of its initial capacity and nearly 100% Coulombic efficiency over10,000 cycles at 8 A g^(-1).An aqueous asymmetric supercapacitor assembled with NiCoMnS_(4) as the cathode,activated carbon as the anode,and 1 mol L^(-1) KOH as the electrolyte delivers an energy density of 68.2 W h kg^(-1)at 850.1 W kg^(-1) and capacity retention of 92.5% after 10,000 cycles at 4 A g^(-1).Given the excellent performance and simple material preparation of our proposed device,this study provides a valuable foundation for the development of self-supported metallic sulfide-based electrodes with high electrochemical properties for potential application in aqueous asymmetric supercapacitors.展开更多
A high-sensitivity metal-coated long-period fiber grating(LPFG) sensor based on material dispersion is designed.Based on the coupled mode theory,the influence of the material dispersion on the dual-peak characteristic...A high-sensitivity metal-coated long-period fiber grating(LPFG) sensor based on material dispersion is designed.Based on the coupled mode theory,the influence of the material dispersion on the dual-peak characteristics of the metal-coated LPFG is studied.After considering the material dispersion,the jumping region of the dual-resonant-wavelength shifts toward the thinner film thickness,and the sensitivity of the dual-peak metal-coated LPFG sensor to liquid refractive index(RI) can be obtained to supply accurate parameter combinations.Experimentally,two kinds of silver-coated LPFGs with different film thicknesses and grating periods are fabricated to monitor the salt solution,and the sensitivities of these two sensors are compared.The experimental results are consistent with the theoretical analyses.展开更多
A thermally tunable terahertz metamaterial absorber(MA) with InS b embedded in a metal-dielectric-metal structure is proposed. The transmission and tuning properties of the proposed metamaterial absorber are analyzed ...A thermally tunable terahertz metamaterial absorber(MA) with InS b embedded in a metal-dielectric-metal structure is proposed. The transmission and tuning properties of the proposed metamaterial absorber are analyzed for the temperature ranging from 160 K to 350 K. The simulated results show that the maximum absorption of the absorber is nearly 99.8% at a full-width at half-maximum(FWHM) of 38 GHz, and the absorption frequency can be dynamically tuned from 0.82 THz to 1.02 THz.展开更多
Machine learning prediction models for thin wire-based metal additive manufacturing(MAM)process were proposed,aiming at the complex relationship between the process parameters and the geometric characteristics of sing...Machine learning prediction models for thin wire-based metal additive manufacturing(MAM)process were proposed,aiming at the complex relationship between the process parameters and the geometric characteristics of single track of the deposition layer and surface roughness.The effects of laser power,wire feeding speed and scanning speed on the width and height of the single track and surface roughness were experimentally studied.The results show that laser power has a significant impact on the width of the single track but little effect on the height.As the wire feeding speed increases,the width and height of the single track increase,especially the height.The faster the scanning speed,the smaller the width of the single track,while the height does not change much.Then,support vector regression(SVR)and artificial neural network(ANN)regression methods were employed to set up prediction models.The SVR and ANN regression models perform well in predicting the width,with a smaller root mean square error and a higher correlation coefficient R2.Compared with the ANN model,the SVR model performs better both in predicting geometric characteristics of single track and surface roughness.Multi-layer thin-walled parts were manufactured to verify the accuracy of the models.展开更多
基金Project(10974115) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘Facing the problems lack of considering the non-uniform distribution of the static bias magnetic field and computing the panicle displacements in the simulation model of electromagnetic acoustic transducer (EMAT), a multi-field coupled model was established and the finite element method (FEM) was presented to calculate the entire transduction process. The multi-field coupled model included the static magnetic field, pulsed eddy current field and mechanical field. The FEM equations of the three fields were derived by Garlerkin FEM method. Thus, the entire transduction process of the EMAT was calculated through sequentially coupling the three fields. The transduction process of a Lamb wave EMAT was calculated according to the present model and method. The results show that, by the present method, it is valid to calculate the particle displacement under the given excitation signal and non-uniformly distributed static magnetic field. Calculation error will be brought about if the non-uniform distribution of the static bias magnetic field is neglected.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 61075100)
文摘In this paper, we theoretically predict and experimentally measure the thrust efficiency of a biomimetic robotic fish, which is propelled by an ionic polymer-metal composite (IPMC) actuator. A physics-based model that consists of IPMC dynamics and hydrodynamics was proposed, and simulation was conducted. In order to test the thrust performance of the robotic fish, a novel experimental apparatus was developed for hydrodynamic experiments. Under a servo towing system, the IPMC fish swam at a self-propelled speed where external force is averagely zero. Experimental results demonstrated that the theoretical model can well predict the thrust efficiency of the robotic fish. A maximum thrust efficiency of 2.3x10-3 at 1 Hz was recorded experi- mentally, the maximum thrust force was 0.0253 N, recorded at 1.2 Hz, while the maximum speed was 0.021 m/s, recorded at 1.5 Hz, and a peak power of 0.36 W was recorded at 2.6 Hz. Additionally, the optimal actuation frequency for the thrust efficiency was also recorded at the maximum self-propelled speed. The present method of examining the thrust efficiency may also be applied to the studies of other types of smart material actuated underwater robots.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(61376068,11304132,11304133 and11504147)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(lzujbky-2017-178 and lzujbky-2017-181)。
文摘In this paper,we report a high-performance selfsupported supercapacitor electrode composed of a cracked bark-shaped Ni-Co-Mn ternary metallic sulfide(NiCoMnS4)nanostructure on carbon cloth prepared by a simple one-step hydrothermal process and subsequent electrochemical treatment.The electrode delivers a high specific discharge capacity of up to 2470.4 F g^(-1) at 1 A g^(-1) and high rate performances of1635.6 F g^(-1) at 10 A g^(-1) and 910.2 F g^(-1) even at 32 A g^(-1).Cycling tests indicate that NiCoMnS_(4) could maintain >91.1% of its initial capacity and nearly 100% Coulombic efficiency over10,000 cycles at 8 A g^(-1).An aqueous asymmetric supercapacitor assembled with NiCoMnS_(4) as the cathode,activated carbon as the anode,and 1 mol L^(-1) KOH as the electrolyte delivers an energy density of 68.2 W h kg^(-1)at 850.1 W kg^(-1) and capacity retention of 92.5% after 10,000 cycles at 4 A g^(-1).Given the excellent performance and simple material preparation of our proposed device,this study provides a valuable foundation for the development of self-supported metallic sulfide-based electrodes with high electrochemical properties for potential application in aqueous asymmetric supercapacitors.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.60777035)the Scientific Research Key Project Fund(No.208040)+1 种基金the Innovation Program of Shanghai Municipal Education Commission(No.11ZZ131)the Shanghai Leading Academic Discipline Project(No.S30502)
文摘A high-sensitivity metal-coated long-period fiber grating(LPFG) sensor based on material dispersion is designed.Based on the coupled mode theory,the influence of the material dispersion on the dual-peak characteristics of the metal-coated LPFG is studied.After considering the material dispersion,the jumping region of the dual-resonant-wavelength shifts toward the thinner film thickness,and the sensitivity of the dual-peak metal-coated LPFG sensor to liquid refractive index(RI) can be obtained to supply accurate parameter combinations.Experimentally,two kinds of silver-coated LPFGs with different film thicknesses and grating periods are fabricated to monitor the salt solution,and the sensitivities of these two sensors are compared.The experimental results are consistent with the theoretical analyses.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China(No.2014CB339800)the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China(No.2011AA010205)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.61171027 and 10904076)
文摘A thermally tunable terahertz metamaterial absorber(MA) with InS b embedded in a metal-dielectric-metal structure is proposed. The transmission and tuning properties of the proposed metamaterial absorber are analyzed for the temperature ranging from 160 K to 350 K. The simulated results show that the maximum absorption of the absorber is nearly 99.8% at a full-width at half-maximum(FWHM) of 38 GHz, and the absorption frequency can be dynamically tuned from 0.82 THz to 1.02 THz.
基金173 Basic Strengthening ProgramXi'an Science and Technology Plan(21ZCZZHXJS-QCY6-0002)。
文摘Machine learning prediction models for thin wire-based metal additive manufacturing(MAM)process were proposed,aiming at the complex relationship between the process parameters and the geometric characteristics of single track of the deposition layer and surface roughness.The effects of laser power,wire feeding speed and scanning speed on the width and height of the single track and surface roughness were experimentally studied.The results show that laser power has a significant impact on the width of the single track but little effect on the height.As the wire feeding speed increases,the width and height of the single track increase,especially the height.The faster the scanning speed,the smaller the width of the single track,while the height does not change much.Then,support vector regression(SVR)and artificial neural network(ANN)regression methods were employed to set up prediction models.The SVR and ANN regression models perform well in predicting the width,with a smaller root mean square error and a higher correlation coefficient R2.Compared with the ANN model,the SVR model performs better both in predicting geometric characteristics of single track and surface roughness.Multi-layer thin-walled parts were manufactured to verify the accuracy of the models.