Yan Sun, Caiyun Liu, Jun Li, Yitong Liu^*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.80, No.2, pp. 2351-2362, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.048903

Abstract With the development of technology, the connected vehicle has been upgraded from a traditional transport vehicle to an information terminal and energy storage terminal. The data of ICV (intelligent connected vehicles) is the key to organically maximizing their efficiency. However, in the context of increasingly strict global data security supervision and compliance, numerous problems, including complex types of connected vehicle data, poor data collaboration between the IT (information technology) domain and OT (operation technology) domain, different data format standards, lack of shared trust sources, difficulty in ensuring the quality of shared data, lack of data… More >

Zia Ullah^1,2,*, Lin Qi¹, E. J. Solteiro Pires², Arsénio Reis², Ricardo Rodrigues Nunes²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.80, No.2, pp. 2387-2421, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.047572

Abstract The rapid evolution of wireless communication technologies has underscored the critical role of antennas in ensuring seamless connectivity. Antenna defects, ranging from manufacturing imperfections to environmental wear, pose significant challenges to the reliability and performance of communication systems. This review paper navigates the landscape of antenna defect detection, emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding of various defect types and the associated challenges in visual detection. This review paper serves as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and practitioners engaged in the design and maintenance of communication systems. The insights presented here pave the way… More >

Elena Mosheva^1,*, Ivan Krasnyakov²

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.8, pp. 1743-1758, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.049146

Abstract Continuous-flow microchannels are widely employed for synthesizing various materials, including nanoparticles, polymers, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), to name a few. Microsystem technology allows precise control over reaction parameters, resulting in purer, more uniform, and structurally stable products due to more effective mass transfer manipulation. However, continuous-flow synthesis processes may be accompanied by the emergence of spatial convective structures initiating convective flows. On the one hand, convection can accelerate reactions by intensifying mass transfer. On the other hand, it may lead to non-uniformity in the final product or defects, especially in MOF microcrystal synthesis. The ability… More > Graphic Abstract

Tiantian Yu¹, Youping Lv¹, Hao Zhong², Ming Liu¹, Pingyuan Gai¹, Zeju Jiang¹, Peng Zhang¹, Xingkai Zhang^2,*

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.8, pp. 1759-1772, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.049035

Abstract A new measurement device, consisting of swirling blades and capsule-shaped throttling elements, is proposed in this study to eliminate typical measurement errors caused by complex flow patterns in gas-liquid flow. The swirling blades are used to transform the complex flow pattern into a forced annular flow. Drawing on the research of existing blockage flow meters and also exploiting the single-phase flow measurement theory, a formula is introduced to measure the phase-separated flow of gas and liquid. The formula requires the pressure ratio, Lockhart-Martinelli number (L-M number), and the gas phase Froude number. The unknown parameters More >

Nan Liu^1,2, Chen Hong^3,4,5, Xinchao Su^3,4,5, Xing Jin^1,2, Chen Jiang^3,4,5,*, Yuqi Shi^1,2, Bingkun Wang^1,2

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.8, pp. 1867-1882, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.047427

Abstract As the velocity of a train increases, the corresponding air pumping power consumption of the brake discs increases proportionally. In the present experimental study, a standard axle-mounted brake disc with circumferential pillars was analyzed using a 1:1 scale model and a test rig in a wind tunnel. In particular, three upstream velocities were selected on the basis of earlier investigations of trains operating at 160, 250, and 400 km/h, respectively. Moreover, 3D steady computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations of the flow field were conducted to compare with the wind tunnel test outcomes. The results for More >

Joëlle Kivits^1,*, Frédérique Claudot², Sandrine de Montgolfier³, Silvia Rossi²

Psycho-Oncologie, Vol.18, No.2, pp. 95-100, 2024, DOI:10.32604/po.2024.052512

Abstract Interdisciplinarité et recherche participative sont devenues des axes directeurs de la recherche en cancérologie. Mais quelles peuvent en être concrètement les formes et modalités ? Nous appuyant sur l’expérience de 3 recherches successives visant à améliorer les parcours de soins en cancérologie - PARCA1, PARCA2 et 4P - nous présentons la rencontre d’une part entre chercheur·se·s et d’autre part de ces mêmes chercheur·se·s avec les patient·e·s et les professionnel·le·s de santé. Progressivement, ces rencontres ont permis la co-construction de projets et la conduite partagée de la recherche. Sont soulignées les motivations conduisant à l’approche participative, More >

Song Lu¹, Jianjun Guo², Richard Ansah Herman¹, Xinyi Wu¹, Lin Ma¹, Guohua Wu^1,*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.6, pp. 1043-1055, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.051767

Abstract Silk is widely used in the production of high-quality textiles. At the same time, the amount of silk textiles no longer in use and discarded is increasing, resulting in significant waste and pollution. This issue is of great concern in many countries where silk is used. Hydrogen peroxide as a naturally occurring compound is an important indicator of detection in both biology and the environment. This study aims to develop a composite fiber with hydrogen peroxide-sensing properties using discarded silk materials. To achieve this goal, firstly, polydopamine (PDA) was used to encapsulate the ZnFeO NPs… More > Graphic Abstract

Rudi Dungani^1,*, Mohammad Irfan Bakshi², Tsabita Zahra Hanifa¹, Mustika Dewi¹, Firda A. Syamani², Melbi Mahardika², Widya Fatriasari^2,*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.6, pp. 1057-1069, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.049342

Abstract The present work emphasizes the isolation of cellulose nanofiber (CNF) from the kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) bast through a chemo-mechanical process. In order to develop high CNF yield with superior properties of CNF for improving compatibility in varied applications this method is proposed. The fiber purification involved pulping and bleaching treatments, whereas mechanical treatment was performed by grinding and high-pressure treatments. The kraft pulping as a delignification method followed by bleaching has successfully removed almost 99% lignin in the fiber with high pulp yield and delignification selectivity. The morphology of the fibers was characterized by scanning electron More > Graphic Abstract

Yolotzin Apatzingán Palomino-Hermosillo¹, Ángel Elpidio Díaz-Jasso², Rosendo Balois-Morales¹, Verónica Alhelí Ochoa-Jiménez^1,3, Pedro Ulises Bautista-Rosales¹, Guillermo Berumen-Varela^1,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.7, pp. 1717-1732, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.052216

Abstract Soursop (Annona muricata L.) is a tropical fruit highly valued for its unique flavor, nutritional value, and health-promoting properties. The ripening process of soursop involves complex changes in gene expression and metabolite accumulation, which have been studied using various omics technologies. Transcriptome analysis has provided insights into the regulation of key genes involved in ripening, while metabolic compound analysis has revealed the presence of numerous bioactive compounds with potential health benefits. However, the integration of transcriptome and metabolite compound data has not been extensively explored in soursop. Therefore, in this paper, we present a comprehensive analysis… More >

Yi Xi, Li Zhang, Yanhong Xu, Wei Cheng, Chao Chen^*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.7, pp. 1749-1765, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.051793

Abstract In artificially controlled pot experiments, perennial ryegrass was mixed with other leguminous plants (white clover and alfalfa) and treated with lead, zinc and cadmium (337 mg·kg, 648 mg·kg, and 9 mg·kg, respectively) to simulate compound pollution conditions. The results showed that the concentrations of heavy metals, transport factors, and bioconcentration factors in mixed planting of ryegrass decreased compared with those in monoculture. Regardless of whether heavy metal pollution was introduced, mixed planting increased the aboveground and underground biomasses of ryegrass. The different mixed planting treatments had no significant impact on the chlorophyll concentration of ryegrass.… More >