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Multimodal Locomotion in Insect‐Inspired Microrobots: A Review of Strategies for Aerial, Surface, Aquatic, and Interfacial Motion

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This review identifies key design considerations for insect‐inspired microrobots capable of multimodal locomotion. To draw inspiration, biological and robotic strategies for moving in air, on water surfaces, and underwater are examined, along with approaches for crossing the air–water interface.
Mija Jovchevska, Kaushik Jayaram, Nicole Xu   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring Quantum Support Vector Regression for Predicting Hydrogen Storage Capacity of Nanoporous Materials

Advanced Intelligent Discovery, EarlyView.
In this study we employed support vector regressor and quantum support vector regressor to predict the hydrogen storage capacity of metal–organic frameworks using structural and physicochemical descriptors. This study presents a comparative analysis of classical support vector regression (SVR) and quantum support vector regression (QSVR) in predicting ...
Chandra Chowdhury
wiley   +1 more source

A Review of Intelligent Airfoil Aerodynamic Optimization Methods Based on Data-Driven Advanced Models

Mathematics
With the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, data-driven advanced models have provided new ideas and means for airfoil aerodynamic optimization.
Liyue Wang, Haochen Zhang, Cong Wang, Jun Tao, Xinyue Lan, Gang Sun, Jinzhang Feng   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Multi-Objective Optimization and Optimal Airfoil Blade Selection for a Small Horizontal-Axis Wind Turbine (HAWT) for Application in Regions with Various Wind Potential

Machines, 2022
The type of airfoil with small wind turbine blades should be selected based on the wind potential of the area in which the turbine is used. In this study, 10 low Reynolds number airfoils, namely, BW-3, E387, FX 63-137, S822, S834, SD7062, SG6040, SG6043,
Vahid Akbari, Mohammad Naghashzadegan, Ramin Kouhikamali, Farhad Afsharpanah, Wahiba Yaïci   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Bioconvective Unsteady Casson Hybrid Nanofluid Flow on a Variable Darcy Regime Between Two Rotating Disks With Variable Heat Source

Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study carries significant consequences in various engineering applications, such as cooling rotating disk surfaces, improving chemical reactor performance, and designing filtration systems. Considering these main applications in view, the aim of this study is to investigate time‐dependent Casson hybrid nanofluid flow on a permeable ...
Ebrahem A. Algehyne, Abdul Bariq, Mounirah Areshi, Fahad Maqbul Alamrani, Zehba Raizah, Izharul Haq, Anwar Saeed   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Revisiting the synthesis of dimethyl carbonate from methanol and carbon dioxide

The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.
Abstract The process for producing dimethyl carbonate (DMC) from carbon dioxide (CO2) and methanol is explored in this article. It provides an overview of the thermodynamics involved in DMC synthesis, discussing the challenges and potential solutions. The article highlights the reported use of catalysts and dehydrating agents to improve DMC yield and ...
Diego Alexander Santos Araque, Niloofar Mozaffari, Louis Fradette, Serge Kaliaguine   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Transonic Buffet Suppression by Airfoil Optimization

Aerospace
The main buffet suppression techniques of aircrafts include active and passive flow control, aiming to reduce the impact of the fluctuating loads on the airfoil. These techniques are remedies after the airfoil design. The buffet suppression is not always
Yiming Gong, Chuanqiang Gao, Weiwei Zhang   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Experiment / simulation integrated shape optimization using variable fidelity Kriging model approach

Journal of Advanced Mechanical Design, Systems, and Manufacturing, 2017
An attempt of experiment / simulation integrated design optimization is performed for the blade airfoil shape of a vertical axis wind turbine. A variable fidelity Kriging surrogate model approach is utilized in this integrated design optimization, in ...
Wataru YAMAZAKI
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of Camber of S‐Series Airfoils on Aerodynamic Performance, Entropy Generation Rate, Irreversibility, and Second Law Efficiency of Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines

Energy Science &Engineering, EarlyView.
Due to the depletion of fossil fuels, enhancing wind turbine efficiency is crucial. Utilizing airfoils with high lift‐to‐drag ratios significantly improves power generation by optimizing aerodynamic parameters. Furthermore, entropy generation analysis serves as an effective method for design optimization by minimizing energy losses and exergy ...
Mitra Yadegari
wiley   +1 more source

Aerodynamic optimization of NACA 0012 airfoils with attached Gurney flap in the rarefied gas flow

AIP Advances, 2023
The aerodynamic optimization of a Gurney flap attached to the NACA 0012 airfoil in rarefied gas flow is studied in this study. In order to investigate the effects of Gurney flap geometry (height, mounting angle, and mounting location) and angle of attack
Keren Lin, Songqin Zhang, Chenfan Liu, Haiwei Yang, Bin Zhang   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source