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Enhanced Photocatalytic H2O2 Production on Terpyridine‐Based Acrylonitrile‐Linked Covalent Organic Frameworks with Asymmetric Localized Electron Distribution

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
Asymmetric localized electron distribution has been optimized in covalent organic frameworks to enhance *O2 adsorption and facilitate charge transfer, boosting photocatalytic two‐electron transfer oxygen reduction toward H2O2 production from water and air.
Qinglan Zhao, Mengmeng Ce, Hengtao Lei, Tianyun Jin, Zhipeng Xie, Yushen Liu, Shengyi Yang, Xinwen Ou, Mohammad Farhadpour, Song‐Zhu Kure‐Chu, Xuan‐He Liu, Liang Zhang, Jimmy C. Yu   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bayesian‐Optimized Dual‐Mode Luminescence‐Based Optical Thermometry Enabled by Negative Thermal Expansion in Lu2(MoO4)3:Yb–Er–Tm Phosphor

Advanced Optical Materials, EarlyView.
A Bayesian optimization framework identifies the ideal composition for Lu2(MoO4)3:Yb–Er–Tm phosphors with minimal experimental trials. By leveraging the host's negative thermal expansion, the material achieves remarkable thermal quenching compensation.
Reiko Furukawa, Takuya Hasegawa, Tong Fang, Saneyuki Ohno, Tomoyo Goto, Yasushi Sato, Ayahisa Okawa, Shu Yin   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

In Situ Photopolymerization of Smectic B Liquid‐Crystalline Electrolytes from Mesogenic Phosphate–Diacrylate/Ionic Liquid Complexes for High‐Performance Soft Ionic Actuators

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
A flexible liquid‐crystalline electrolyte membrane via in situ photopolymerization of a phosphate‐functionalized mesogen, ionic liquid, and diacrylate monomer is developed. The resulting smectic B (SmB)‐phase structure enables 2D ion transport with high conductivity (10−4 S cm−1).
Chengyang Liu, Masafumi Yoshio
wiley   +1 more source

Laminar Flame Characteristics of C1–C5 Primary Alcohol-Isooctane Blends at Elevated Temperature

Energies, 2016
The laminar combustion characteristics of blends of isooctane and C1–C5 primary alcohols (i.e., methanol, ethanol, n-propanol, n-butanol and n-pentanol) were investigated using the spherical expanding flame methodology in a constant volume chamber at ...
Qianqian Li, Wu Jin, Zuohua Huang
doaj   +1 more source

Waveguide Photoactuators: Materials, Fabrication, and Applications

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Waveguide photoactuators convert guided light into mechanical motion. Their tethered‐flexible design enables minimally invasive surgery and confined‐space robotics. This review aims to guide materials selection, device design, and system integration, accelerating the transition of waveguide photoactuators from laboratory prototypes to versatile ...
Minjie Xi, Hemin Pan, Yang Zong, Yongfeng Mei, Jizhai Cui   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Numerical Investigation on the Flame Characteristics of Lean Premixed Methane Flame Piloted with Rich Premixed Flame

Energies
The introduction of the pilot flame can stabilize the lean premixed flame and promote its industrial application. However, the interaction mechanism between the pilot and main flames is complicated.
Lili Zhang, Yongzhang Cui, Pengfei Yin, Wenlong Mao, Pengzhao Zhang   +4 more
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Durability of Soft Pneumatic Actuators: A Review and Benchmarking Protocol

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Lack of durability is a key challenge hindering the broad scale adoption of soft pneumatic actuators (SPAs) in automation industries. This review provides a comprehensive overview of existing research on SPA durability, introduces a standardized durability benchmarking protocol to consolidate the testing of SPAs, and outlines promising directions for ...
Dickson Chiu Yu Wong, Yucheng Luo, Rob Bernardus Nicolaas Scharff   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Relationship between In-Cylinder Flow-Field near Spark Plug Areas, the Spark Behavior, and the Combustion Performance inside an Optical S.I. Engine

Applied Sciences, 2019
The stringent regulations that were placed on gasoline vehicles demand significant improvement of the powertrain unit, not only to become cleaner but also more efficient.
Atsushi Nishiyama, Minh Khoi Le, Takashi Furui, Yuji Ikeda   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Root‐Stimulated Movements in Mimosa Pudica for Biohybrid Robotic Systems

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This study demonstrates that thermal and electrical stimulation of Mimosa pudica root induces movement of the petiole and pinnules without direct stimulation of the aerial organs, thereby enabling a plant‐based robotic gripper and providing a foundation for the development of intelligent and sustainable systems.
Misao Sato, Kazuya Murakami, Yu Ikeda, Yuki Sakashita, Hayato Kurusu, Ken Yokawa, Jun Shintake   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Characteristics of Methane Combustion Suppression by Water Mist and Its Engineering Applications

Energies, 2017
To safely mine coal, engineers must prevent gas combustion and explosions, as well as seek feasible and reasonable techniques to control for these types of incidents. This paper analyzes the causes and characteristics of methane combustion and explosions.
Rongkun Pan, Zejun Xiao, Minggao Yu
doaj   +1 more source