Lagrangian method for deriving electrically dual power converters applicable to nonplanar circuit topologies

This paper proposes a novel method for deriving dual converters, namely deriving current‐source converters from voltage‐source counterparts, and vice versa. The conventional derivation method is based on the transformation of circuit topology, in which series connections are converted into parallel connections, and vice versa. However, this method cannot be directly applied to nonplanar circuits because they do not allow perfect topological transformation, although many of them are known to have duals. Lagrangian dynamics does not depend on the topological relation to transform a system into another equivalent system; therefore, it possibly avoids problems related to topological transformation and may provide a universal and systematic method that can be consistently applied to nonplanar circuits. This paper discusses the derivation of duals using Lagrangian dynamics. Along with the theory, this paper presents two examples of Lagrangian derivation of duals. One derives a dual of a planar circuit, to which the topological transformation is applicable. The other derives two duals of a nonplanar circuit. Consequently, these examples suggest that the proposed method is a prospective candidate for universal and systematic derivation of duals. © 2016 Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

工艺参数及稳定剂抗坏血酸对电沉积NiFeW合金的影响

为获得性能良好的镍铁钨合金镀层,研究了镀液pH 值、温度、电流密度、稳定剂抗坏血酸浓度对镍铁钨合金镀层成分和镀层沉积速率、显微硬度的影响。结果表明: 镀液pH 值对镀层W含量和镀层沉积速率影响较大;镀液温度对镀层沉积速率、镀层成分和镀层硬度影响均较大;随抗坏血酸浓度增加,镀层沉积速率逐渐降低,镀层表面形貌更加粗糙。在镀液pH = 4,温度60 ℃,电流密度4 A/dm2,抗坏血酸浓度3 g /L 时,镀层沉积速率和镀层的显微硬度较高,表面光亮致密,耐蚀性好。     

Electrochemical behavior of copper current collector in imidazolium-based ionic liquid electrolytes

The electrochemical behaviors of copper current collector in 1-alkyl-3-methylimidazolium bis[(trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl] imide ionic liquid electrolytes were investigated and compared with that in ethylene carbonate/dimethyl carbonate solutions. Cyclic voltammetry results showed that large oxidation–reduction current of the copper foil appeared in ethylene carbonate/dimethyl carbonate solutions, while a much smaller current in the room temperature ionic liquid electrolytes decreased gradually, indicating that the copper foil was anodically stable. Further study by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis showed that an unstable product was composed mainly of the carbonate and carbonyl species on the surface of the copper foil after the electrochemical measurement in ethylene carbonate/dimethyl carbonate solutions, leading to the dissolution of the copper foil. While a better passivating film from the reduction of the anions in the room temperature ionic liquid electrolytes covered the surface of copper foil and protected the copper foil from being oxidized even in a higher potential. These results indicate that the use of room temperature ionic liquid electrolytes can improve the stability of copper current collector in the advanced lithium ion batteries.     

Mechanical and physical characteristics of cellulose‐fiber‐filled polyacetal composites

We investigated the mechanical and physical characteristics of composites composed of polyacetal [alternatively called polyoxymethylene (POM)] and cellulose fiber (CelF) derived from wood pulp [10–52 wt % (9.3–50.1 vol %)] without any fiber surface treatment. The modulus, deflection temperature under load, and thermal conduction coefficient of the POM/CelF composites were effectively enhanced with increasing CelF content, and the composites had an advantage of specific modulus compared to glass fiber (GF)‐filled POM. The flexural modulus of POM/CelF 40 wt % (38.2 vol %) was measured to be about 6 GPa, which was comparable to that of POM/GF 20 wt % (12.1 vol %). In the composites, the CelFs were distributed randomly as monofilaments, and the debonding of the interface between the fibers and POM matrices in the fracture faces was confirmed as less by scanning electron microscopy observation. The POM/CelF composites possessed lower specific wear rates than the POM/GF composites, and they had damping behaviors near that of neat POM. No clear dependence of the melt flow index of the base POM on these characteristics was observed, except on Charpy impact strength. The composites studied here were unique in their performance and ability to be designed in accordance with specific demands, and they could be potential replacements for mineral‐filled and GF‐filled POM composites. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2010     

采用无偏振片反射式LCD及超低功耗驱动技术制造移动显示器件

我们通过对材料和制备条件的精细化处理,生产出一种在低刷新频率下无闪烁和图像迟滞现象的反射式显示器。该显示器的功耗非常低,且可在宽温度范围内工作,是未来移动显示器件的潜力平台。     

RETRACTED ARTICLE: Single-Phase <Emphasis Type="Italic">β</Emphasis>-Zn<Subscript>4</Subscript>Sb<Subscript>3</Subscript> Prepared by a Mechanical Grinding Method

Single-phase β-Zn₄Sb₃ materials were prepared by mechanical grinding (MG). Source materials for the Zn₄Sb₃ ingots were prepared using three different processes after the direct melting of constituent elements. In process 1, the ingot was obtained by quenching the melt in water within an evacuated quartz ampoule. In process 2, the ingot was heat-treated for 100 h at 723 K after process 1. In process 3, the ingot was heat-treated for a total of 200 h in two stages at 723 K and 673 K after process 1. The resultant ingots were mechanically ground and sintered at 623 K by hot pressing. The sintered materials were characterized by x-ray diffraction, differential thermal analysis (DTA), and thermoelectric property measurements. The thermal conductivity of the sintered materials was 0.88 W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ at room temperature, being slightly lower than that reported for the materials prepared by a conventional method. Results indicate that the dimensionless figure of merit of the single-phase β-Zn₄Sb₃ ranged from 1.06 to 1.31 at 573 K.     

The use of caproic acid to prevent aerobic deterioration of silages after opening,with special reference to the amounts and time of application

The effectiveness of caproic acid (hexanoic acid) addition to silages prepared from Italian ryegrass or cocksfoot (dry matter 16.3–34.5%) in preventing aerobic deterioration after opening was investigated in five experiments with varying amounts and times of application. Silages prepared in PVC bag silos were transferred to expanded polystyrene containers and left in a room at 25°C for 7 days with access to air. Aerobic deterioration was judged by rise in temperature, increase in pH and changes in the counts of yeasts and moulds. A low dry matter silage containing a fairly large amount of butyric acid was stable, and another low dry matter silage was relatively stable. Silages made from wilted grass deteriorated. Application of 50 mmol/kg grass at ensiling prevented deterioration in all cases. The effect was also observed with 50 mmol addition at opening, 10 mmol at ensiling and 10 mmol at opening in that order.     

Application of microalgae hydrolysate as a fermentation medium for microbial production of 2-pyrone 4,6-dicarboxylic acid

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Rate acceleration of Diels–Alder reactions utilizing a fluorous micellar system in water

A fluorous micellar system in water has been created to produce a large interfacial area between these media that retains substrates, effectively facilitating intermolecular Diels–Alder reactions due to repulsion effects from both media. Because LiFOS functioned not only as a surfactant but also as a supporting electrolyte, an electrochemical approach could be introduced to evaluate the rate acceleration effects. The measurement of the particle size distribution of the fluorous micelles clearly supported these evaluations.     

Return Link Systems for Wireless Mobile Camera Using 42 GHz-Band with Frequency and Space Diversity Techniques

In this paper, return link systems for wireless mobile camera using 42 GHz-band in multipath fading environments are proposed. The return link systems for wireless mobile camera require wireless transmission with high reliability as same as the conventional wired camera systems. The proposed return link systems achieve transmission with high reliability by taking into consideration frequency and space diversity techniques. The proposed systems can be classified as 3 three types of return link systems according to diversity techniques： FD （frequency diversity） systems, SD （space diversity） systems and FD＋SD system （frequency and space diversity）. Computer simulations are carried out in order to confirm the effectiveness of the proposed return link systems. It is confirmed that the proposed three types of return link systems have an advantage about BER performances and effectively exploit frequency and space resources.