Review
Chemistry, Physical
Fuwei Xiang, Fang Cheng, Yongjiang Sun, Xiaoping Yang, Wen Lu, Rose Amal, Liming Dai
Summary: This article comprehensively reviews the fundamentals and recent progresses of flexible batteries in terms of battery constituent components, chemistry systems, device configurations, and practical applications. The current challenges and future opportunities for the research and development of flexible batteries are also discussed.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Li Zhang, Xiao-Lei Shi, Yan-Ling Yang, Zhi-Gang Chen
Summary: This review summarizes the recent progress of flexible thermoelectric materials, including conducting polymers, organic/inorganic hybrid composites, and fully inorganic materials. The strategies and approaches for enhancing the thermoelectric properties of different flexible materials are detailed overviewed.
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Zhiao Zhuo, Jiawei Lin, Jinhe Li, Songgu Wu, Weiguo Hu, Junbo Gong
Summary: The emergence of flexible molecular crystals opens up possibilities for wide-ranging applications, but the relationship between crystal structure and mechanical properties remains to be explored. Weak dispersive interactions play a crucial role in designing mechanically flexible crystals. This perspective summarizes elastic standards, plastic bending mechanisms, characterization methods, and potential development directions.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Mathematics
Guillermo Martinez-Florez, Diego I. Gallardo, Osvaldo Venegas, Heleno Bolfarine, Hector W. Gomez
Summary: The paper introduces a new asymmetric model that is more flexible than the generalized Gaussian model, with the probability density function capable of assuming bimodal or unimodal shapes and skewness controlled by a parameter. Three simulation studies and two real data applications highlight the flexibility of the model compared to traditional proposals in the literature.
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Jinghao Zhang, Fangwei Li, Suxia Shen, Zhaotian Yang, Xingyu Ji, Xiao Wang, Xiaojun Liao, Yan Zhang
Summary: The investigation of intermolecular interactions is increasingly important, using analytical approaches such as spectroscopy and molecular simulation techniques to understand the molecular mechanisms involved. These advancements have the potential to revolutionize the future of food research by allowing for the design of new foods with precise nutrition and desired properties.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Guillermo Garcia-Barrios, Jose Crossa, Serafin Cruz-Izquierdo, Victor Heber Aguilar-Rincon, J. Sergio Sandoval-Islas, Tarsicio Corona-Torres, Nerida Lozano-Ramirez, Susanne Dreisigacker, Xinyao He, Pawan Kumar Singh, Rosa Angela Pacheco-Gil
Summary: Genomic prediction is used to predict breeding values based on molecular and phenotypic data. This study evaluated the performance of different models in predicting disease resistance in synthetic hexaploid wheat. The results showed that the combination of genomic and pedigree information (A+G BLUP) had the highest prediction accuracy, while the single trait and multi-trait models had similar accuracies. This suggests that the use of genomic information can improve breeding programs.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Libo Han, Jingyuan Yin, Lixin Wu, Longfei Sun, Tongzhen Wei
Summary: The application of on-load tap-charger (OLTC) transformer technology is the most effective way to solve the voltage fluctuation of power grid, while the flexible on-load voltage regulation topology realizes fast, arcless switching and voltage step-less regulation. Moreover, the new reactive power compensation control strategy improves the efficiency of voltage regulation and reactive power compensation functions.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Haobo Dong, Jianwei Li, Jian Guo, Feili Lai, Fangjia Zhao, Yiding Jiao, Dan J. L. Brett, Tianxi Liu, Guanjie He, Ivan P. Parkin
Summary: The latest progress in polymer electrolytes for flexible ZIBs, particularly hydrogel electrolytes, is summarized in the article, along with discussions on relevant challenges, device configurations, and life cycle analysis. It is noted that most current polymer electrolytes emphasize electrochemical performance, with little consideration for mechanical behavior and interactions with electrode materials. Strategies to combine softness and strength, as well as the introduction of a ranking index to evaluate both electrochemical and mechanical properties, are discussed.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ryan Pysar, Courtney K. Wallingford, Jackie Boyle, Scott B. Campbell, Lisa Eckstein, Rebekah McWhirter, Bronwyn Terrill, Chris Jacobs, Aideen M. McInerney-Leo
Summary: Human research ethics committees are evaluating increasing quantities of genomic research applications with complex ethical considerations. While most HREC members are familiar with genomic terms, they lack genomic confidence and would benefit from additional education and resources to enhance their confidence levels. Further resources, such as online courses and printed materials, are preferred by members when reviewing genomic research applications.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN GENETICS
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jiawei Guo, Kai Li, Trillion Q. Zheng, Chenchen Wang, Xiaojie You
Summary: This paper proposes a novel flexible uninterrupted neutral section passing system based on four-leg V-clamp multilevel converter (VMC). The system can solve problems caused by the interruptible over-phase scheme used in electrified railway, and compensate the negative sequence and reactive current in traction power supply system. VMC is a new type of multilevel converter with common DC-link capacitors. The system has advantages over schemes based on modular multilevel converter (MMC) in terms of cost and energy loss.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Gian Paramo, Arturo Bretas, Sean Meyn
Summary: This work provides a survey of current trends in the applications of PMUs in power systems. It highlights the potential of PMUs in solving estimation, protection, and stability issues. Various methods, including statistical techniques, mathematical transformations, probability, and AI, are being used in this field. Although promising results have been obtained, there is still work to be done in terms of implementation and standardization. Key areas for improvement include PMU observability, data processing algorithms, handling of heterogeneous sampling rates, and minimizing infrastructure investment for PMU communication.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Seung-Mo Je, Hyeyoung Ko, Jun-Ho Huh
Summary: By utilizing big data visualization, this paper aims to achieve accurate demand forecasting and proposes a flexible and balanced electric power production big data virtualization based on a photovoltaic power plant. The study addresses issues in the current electricity production system involving aligning demand and supply, predicting new renewable energy supply, and improving the accuracy of forecasting models. Through game theory, a theoretical foundation for a power demand forecasting model based on big data-driven renewable energy production forecasting is established.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ronald Townsend, Michael D. Millican, Damon Smith, Ed Nangle, Kurt Hockemeyer, Doug Soldat, Paul L. Koch
Summary: The research indicates that increasing nitrogen fertilization can reduce the severity of dollar spot, but the choice of nitrogen source has minimal and inconsistent impacts on the disease.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Haoran Liu, Dong Liu, Junchuan Yang, Hanfei Gao, Yuchen Wu
Summary: Organic flexible electronic devices with outstanding properties, such as solution processability, lightweight, and flexibility, have the potential to revolutionize lifestyles. The precise patterning and ordered assembly of organic semiconductors for integration in flexible electronics have attracted attention and rapidly developed. This review focuses on recent advances in the design, patterned assembly, and multifunctional applications of flexible organic field-effect transistors (FOFETs). It introduces typical organic semiconductor materials and material design methods, discusses patterned assembly strategies on flexible substrates, and highlights advanced applications of flexible electronic devices based on organic semiconductor patterns. Future challenges and possible directions for the development of the next generation of flexible electronics are also proposed.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Lu Song, Xiao-Lei Zuo, Min Li
Summary: Wearable sensors are widely used for monitoring various physiological parameters of the human body. This review summarizes the development, construction, and application of wearable sensors based on different flexible materials, as well as discusses the current challenges and development direction.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
