Abstract: A vortex-induced vibration power generation device with a magnetic boundary structure, including upper and lower opposite groups of fixed sleeves. Each fixed sleeve includes two vertical sleeves. The vertical sleeves are hollow cavities, and include sealed ends and open ends. Rotating magnetic poles are arranged in the sealed ends of the vertical sleeves. Coil slots are formed in the inner walls of the vertical sleeves. Coil windings are mounted in the coil slots. The vortex-induced vibration power generation device further includes linear bearings. The end portions of the linear bearings are fixedly connected with the open ends of the vertical sleeves through flanges. A vibration mechanism includes a vibration rod and vibration guide rods fixedly connected with the vibration rod. Magnetic coil mounting slots and anti-falling rings are arranged on the vibration guide rods. Magnetic coils are mounted in the magnetic coil mounting slots.

Abstract: A gas sensor array comprises a plurality of metal decorated metal oxide film based on three-dimensional nanostructured templates, each including a porous anodized aluminum oxide (AAO) template and a plurality of metal decorated metal oxide films. The porous AAO substrate has a top surface with top gold electrodes, a bottom surface with bottom gold electrodes and a plurality of pores. Each pore has an interior wall and two openings located on the top surface and the bottom surface respectively for allowing air to enter into the pore. Each metal-decorated metal oxide film comprises a metal oxide film and metal decoration particles. The metal oxide film has an internal surface attaching on a respective interior wall and an external surf-ace being decorated with the metal particles. Each decoration metal is different to provide different sensitivities in response to an environmental gas.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are modified zeolites and methods for making modified zeolites. In one or more embodiments disclosed herein, a modified zeolite may include a microporous framework including a plurality of micropores having diameters of less than or equal to 2 nm. The microporous framework may include at least silicon atoms and oxygen atoms. The modified zeolite may further include organometallic moieties each bonded to a nitrogen atom of a secondary amine functional group including a nitrogen atom and a hydrogen atom. The organometallic moieties may include a zirconium atom that is bonded to the nitrogen atom of the secondary amine functional group. The nitrogen atom of the secondary amine function group may bridge the zirconium atom of the organometallic moiety and a silicon atom of the microporous framework.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are modified zeolites and methods for making modified zeolites. In one or more embodiments disclosed herein, a modified zeolite may include a microporous framework including a plurality of micropores having diameters of less than or equal to 2 nm. The microporous framework may include at least silicon atoms and oxygen atoms. The modified zeolite may further include organometallic moieties each bonded to a nitrogen atom of a secondary amine functional group including a nitrogen atom and a hydrogen atom. The organometallic moieties may include a titanium atom that is bonded to the nitrogen atom of the secondary amine functional group. The nitrogen atom of the secondary amine function group may bridge the titanium atom of the organometallic moiety and a silicon atom of the microporous framework.

Abstract: A gas-solid separating method and a gas-solid separating system for simple substance sulphur in sulphur-containing exhaust are provided. The gas-solid separating method for simple substance sulphur in sulphur-containing exhaust comprises the following steps: first, cooling sulphur-containing exhaust at an extremely high speed; then, separating dust; finally, recycling a heavy liquid phase solvent and simple substance sulphur. The system comprises a quick cooling system, a low-temperature washing and purifying system, a light liquid phase and heavy liquid phase separating system, a washing liquid recycling system and a simple substance sulphur recycling system.

Abstract: A method for determining a column-hemispherical permeation radius with time-varying property of power-law cement grout and tortuosity of rock and soil mass is provided, including: acquiring a porosity ? of rock and soil mass and a corresponding permeation coefficient K by geotechnical tests, measuring a groundwater pressure P0 at a grouting point and determining tortuosity ? of rock and soil mass; acquiring an initial consistency coefficient c0, a rheological index n and a time-varying property coefficient k of power-law cement grout with a designed water to cement ratio by rheological tests, and determining the viscosity of water ?w; acquiring grouting parameters, including a grouting pressure P1, grouting time t, a number m of grouting holes of a side surface of a grouting pipe and a grouting hole radius r; and solving a column-hemispherical permeation grouting diffusion radius R considering coupling effect both the tortuosity of rock and soil mass and the time-varying property of power-law cement grout.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for measuring full-field strain of an ultra-high temperature (UHT) object based on a digital image correlation method. The temperature range is from normal temperature to 3500 degrees Celsius. The method includes the steps of selecting a proper high-temperature-resistant speckle material, tantalum carbide powder, according to the characteristics of the object to be measured. First, polishing a to-be-measured surface of a tungsten test piece to remove an oxide layer, then mixing the tantalum carbide (TaC) powder and absolute ethanol to form a paste according to a mass ratio of 1:2. Making randomly distributed speckles from the mixture on the to-be-measured surface of the test piece which has been processed. In order to improve firmness and stability of the newly made speckles, performing curing treatment to the speckles.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a spatial posture adjusting device for an optical axis of a microscopic monitoring system for a cellular fermentation tank. The adjusting device includes a base frame, where the base frame is fixedly provided with an up/down adjustment table; the up/down adjustment table is slidably connected to a load plate; the load plate is fixedly provided with a microscope adjustment mechanism and an illumination rotation adjustment mechanism in sequence; the illumination rotation adjustment mechanism includes a base; the base is fixedly connected to a first support frame; the first support frame is fixedly provided with an illuminator; the microscope adjustment mechanism includes a second support frame; the second support frame is fixedly provided with a clamping device; the clamping device is fixedly provided with a microscope device; the illumination rotation adjustment mechanism is fixedly connected with a mobile platform.

Abstract: Disclosed is an efficient recycling system for exhaust energy of an internal combustion engine. Firstly, a thermoelectric generation device recycles high-temperature waste heat energy in the exhaust of the internal combustion engine and recycles high-temperature heat that originally radiates into the ambient atmosphere on the surface of the volute (24). Secondly, pressure energy in the exhaust of the internal combustion engine is efficiently recycled by using a turbocharging device, and the efficiency of the turbocharging device is improved through the graphite sealing device. Finally, low-temperature waste heat energy in the exhaust of the internal combustion engine is efficiently recycled by using an organic Rankine cycle device. The risk of decomposition caused by the fact that the working medium used by organic Rankine cycle works in a high-temperature environment is avoided, thereby ensuring the cycle efficiency and the working reliability of the organic Rankine cycle.

Abstract: A deep-sea manned submersible and a design method for a pressure resistant hull curved structure thereof, the deep-sea manned submersible comprising a main hull body, a propeller assembly, annular sliding channels, a brake disc, and a brake. Two annular sliding channels are provided, and are fixed symmetrically on two opposite side surfaces of the main hull body. The main hull body is inserted vertically through the upper surface of the propeller assembly, and by means of the two annular sliding channels is slidingly connected to the propeller assembly, such that the outer contour of the whole body formed by the impeller assembly and the main hull body takes a nautilus shell shape. The brake disc is of an annular shape, and fixed on an outer ring of the main hull body, and the brake is mounted on the propeller assembly and corresponds matchingly with the brake disc.

Abstract: An energy producing device includes a piezoelectric layer having a first side and second side opposite of the first side, a first electrical contact arranged on the first side of the piezoelectric layer, a second electrical contact arranged on the second side of the piezoelectric layer, and a counter-layer arranged on the second electrical contact. The piezoelectric layer, first and second electrical contacts, and counter-layer form a beam having a neutral axis outside of the piezoelectric layer.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods, kits, and devices related to genetic variations of neurological disorders. For example, methods, kits, and devices for using such genetic variations to assess susceptibility of developing Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a wide-range temperature electrolyte, a preparation thereof and a lithium ion battery. The wide-range temperature electrolyte includes a glycerin segment, a diisocyanate segment and a segment containing at least two terminal hydroxyl groups and one disulfide bond, and the self-healing electrolyte has a three-dimensional cross-linked network structure. The wide-range temperature electrolyte introduces a large number of repetitive disulfide bond groups and self-complementary hydrogen bond structures into molecules of an electrolyte base material having self-complementary hydrogen bond structures, so as to form the three-dimensional cross-linked network structure. An intermolecular exchange reaction of the disulfide bonds realizes a cross-scale (molecular, micro, and macro-scale) damage sensing response of the electrolyte and a rapid self-healing of the material, and further achieves a multi-level (molecule-component-device-system) self-healing repair function.

Abstract: A method and system for early detection of biofouling utilizing a fluorescence based extracellular enzyme activity assay is disclosed. The method provides a means for early detection of biofouling on membranes used in flow-through membrane filtration systems for with a feed water flow, such as waste water of water for desalination. Also disclosed is an at-line sensor utilizing the fluorescence based extracellular enzyme activity assay that is positioned in the membrane filtration system for detection of biofouling.

Abstract: An integrated photovoltaic (PV) panel-water sorption layer system that includes a PV panel having a front face that is configured to receive solar light for generating electrical current, and a back face that is opposite to the front face; and an atmospheric water harvesting device attached to the back face of the PV panel. The atmospheric water harvesting device is configured to cool down the PV panel by evaporating absorbed atmospheric water based on heat received from the PV panel.

Abstract: An aerogel is formed by preparing metal-organic framework (MOF) aerogels by preparing a porous solid comprising a metal precursor for the metal-organic framework (MOF) aerogels, and transforming the metal precursor into the MOF by reacting the porous solid with organic ligands mixed with a solvent. The solvent is then removed by supercritical extraction and drying.

Abstract: A pressure-resistant hull for a submersible, includes unit hulls, reinforcing ribs, connecting channels, and closure heads. A plurality of unit hulls are provided, and are sequentially strung together spiralling upward or spiralling downward, the closure heads being arranged on the unit hulls at the first position and the last position respectively, an observation window being provided on each unit hull respectively, adjacent two unit hulls in a horizontal direction being respectively connected by means of a reinforcing rib, and at least two connecting channels being provided between adjacent two rings of the unit hulls in the vertical direction. The design method includes using a spiral joining structure to facilitate organic adjustment of the number of unit hulls, thus having better utilization of space and aiding to greatly expand the space. The sensitivity of the limit load to defects is low, increasing axial rigidity, improving the overall pressure-resistive ability.

Abstract: A fuel cell includes: an electrolyte layer; a base electrode formed on one side of the electrolyte layer; and a catalyst electrode formed on the other side of the electrolyte layer to be apart from the base electrode with the electrolyte layer interposed therebetween. The catalyst electrode includes: a first electrode portion that covers a part of the electrolyte layer; and a second electrode portion that covers a part of a surface of the first electrode portion to form an electrode portion interface in contact with the first electrode portion.

Abstract: The disclosure is a three-dimensional towered checkerboard for multi-sensor calibration, and a LiDAR and camera joint calibration method based on the checkerboard.

Abstract: A method for optimizing a mobile phone terminal based on a probability of an energy consumption-related interruption is disclosed. The method includes: S1. predicting a probability of an energy consumption-related interruption in real time; and S2. adjusting an operating frequency of a baseband chip of a mobile phone terminal according to the predicted probability of an energy consumption-related interruption.