The Liquid-Crystal on Silicon (LCoS) spatial light modulator (SLM) has been used in wavelength selective switch (WSS) systems since the 1990s. However, most of the LCoS devices used for WSS systems have a pixel size larger than 6 µm. Although there a...
In this paper, we propose and demonstrate a liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS) device that achieves high-efficiency, broadband, polarization-independent phase modulation by integrating a metasurface between the liquid crystal layer and the backplane of...
This study presents a comprehensive thermo-economic evaluation of a pumped thermal energy storage (PTES) system based on a supercritical carbon dioxide (s-CO2) recompression Brayton cycle (RBC). A multiparametric analysis was conducted through system...
Despite the growing application of storage for curtailment mitigation, its cost-effectiveness remains uncertain. This study evaluates the Levelized Cost of Storage, which also represents an implicit threshold revenue, for Lithium-ion Battery Energy S...
The increasing penetration of renewable energy has created an urgent need for economically competitive large-scale energy storage technologies. Conventional economic evaluations mainly focus on lifecycle costs while neglecting market participation, r...
Exposure to ultraviolet-B (UV-B) radiation can lead to oxidative damage in plants, increasing reactive oxygen species (ROS) production. To overcome ROS burst, plants have antioxidant mechanisms related to ROS scavenging which can be improved by elici...
Fine pixel size and high-resolution liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS) backplanes have been developed by various companies and research groups since 1973. The development of LCoS is not only beneficial for full high definition displays but also to spat...
Liquid-Crystal-On-Silicon (LCOS) Spatial Light Modulator (SLM) is widely used as a programmable adaptive optical element in many laser processing applications with various wavelength light sources. We report UV durable liquid-crystal-on-silicon spati...
The dissolution of LiCoO2 (LCO) from spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) has been widely studied with organic and inorganic acids. Among these acids, HCl is the one that showed the best results when used at concentrations higher than 4 M. However, its...
With the rise of carbon capture and storage, liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) has emerged as a promising medium for large-scale marine transport. This study evaluates the structural integrity of an IMO Type C cargo tank for a medium-range LCO2 carrier...
Design modifications of the blade inner structure, targeted at reducing design-driving extreme loads due to storm conditions, are assessed in the present paper. Under survival wind speeds, the lack of sufficient aerodynamic damping in the edgewise di...
Peas are a popular crop grown in Poland, but their yields are variable and often low; therefore, new cultivation methods are constantly being sought. In this paper, we present the results of a three-year greenhouse study examining the effect of prepa...
In the field of communication, the utilization of Liquid Crystal On Silicon (LCoS) in Wavelength Selective Switch (WSS) systems holds great promise. However, the lack of research on the optical path design of LCoS-based WSS makes it challenging to re...
We present an aided optical alignment method using the liquid crystal on silicon spatial light modulator (LCoS-SLM). An optical system composed of an interferometer and an LCoS-SLM was established to verify the effectiveness of the method. The system...
Combined with vortex light and airglow, some different physical phenomena are presented in this paper. Based on the ground-based airglow imaging interferometer (GBAII) made by our group, a liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS) device on one arm of a wide-...
Liquid carbon dioxide-assisted (LCO2-assisted) atomization can be used in coal-water slurry gasification plants to prevent the agglomeration of coal particles. It is essential to understand the atomization behavior of the water-LCO2 mixture leaving t...
Phase flicker has become an important performance parameter for the liquid crystal on silicon (LCOS) devices. Since the phase response of the LCOS device cannot be measured directly, it is usually derived from the intensity response of the modulated...
Lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO2, LCO) has been widely used in electronic markets due to its high energy density and wide voltage range applications. Recently, high-voltage (HV, >4.5 V) operation has been required to obey the requirements of high ener...
Recently, the nonlinear flutter behavior of long-span suspension bridges has attracted attention. Unlike the classical theory of bridge flutter, the stable limit cycle oscillations (LCO) have occurred for some bluff aerodynamic configurations when th...
A projection lens with a 30-degree field of view is developed for use in augmented reality (AR) glasses, including a waveguide combiner designed for a 0.35-inch LCoS panel. The entrance pupil diameter of the lens is 14 mm and the lens has an effectiv...
The flexible photonics spectral processor (PSP) is an indispensable element for elastic optical transmission networks that adopt wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) technology. The resolution and system cost are two vital metrics when developing a...
The effect of biopreparations containing rhizobial nod factors (lipochitooligosaccharides, LCOs) on pea growth and yield was tested under field conditions. Experiments were conducted using Pisum sativum cv. Batuta as a model, which was grown on two d...
The aim of this study was to investigate the expression of two nuclear receptor transcriptional coregulators, namely RIP140 (receptor-interacting protein of 140 kDa) and LCoR (ligand-dependent corepressor) in unifocal versus multifocal breast cancers...
As global warming accelerates, the Paris Agreement has emphasized the urgent need for technologies that reduce and manage carbon dioxide emissions. Consequently, carbon capture and storage (CCS) has emerged as a critical area of research. For the saf...
A new aeroservoelastic modeling and analysis methodology is presented for an aircraft with multiple control surface freeplay nonlinearities using the fictitious mass approach. The model incorporates freeplay in the right and left ailerons and the ele...
This study presents a structural integrity evaluation of a 5000 m3 IMO Type C independent tank designed for storing liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) at −35 °C and 15 barg, based on the IMO IGC Code and Korean Register (KR) rules. A finite el...
Silicon carbide (SiC), a wide-bandgap semiconductor, is renowned for its exceptional performance in power electronics and extreme-temperature environments. However, precision low-loss laser slicing of SiC is impeded by energy divergence and crack del...
The literature indicates that utilizing pyrometallurgical methods for processing spent LiCoO2 (LCO) batteries can lead to cobalt recovery in the forms of Co3O4, CoO, and Co, while lithium can be retrieved as Li2O or Li2CO3. However, the technology’s...
This study addresses the control challenges associated with loading low-pressure liquid carbon dioxide carriers (LCO2Cs), which are crucial components of the carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) chain. It explores the need for stable press...
The reaction performance of producing acetylene by light cycle oil (LCO) high temperature pyrolysis was investigated with a self-made electromagnetic induction heating device. The results showed that the reaction temperature and residence time were t...
The aim of this research is to perform an in-depth performance comparison of ground-mounted and rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems. The PV modules are tilted to receive maximum solar irradiance. The efficiency of the PV system decreases due to the mut...
The development of new methods enhancing the growth and yield of cereals is still needed in crop production due to their great importance in human diet and as livestock fodder. In our study, new fertilizer-biostimulators with micro- and macroelements...
In this paper, a synthetic jet actuators (SJA)-based nonlinear robust controller is developed, which is capable of completely suppressing limit cycle oscillations (LCO) in UAV systems with parametric uncertainty in the SJA dynamics and unmodeled exte...
This article establishes a nonlinear flutter system for a long-span suspension bridge, aiming to analyze its supercritical flutter response under the influence of nonlinear aerodynamic self-excited force. By fitting the experimental discrete values o...
Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems (HRES) are an attractive solution for the supply of electricity in remote areas like islands and communities where grid extension is difficult. Hybrid systems combine renewable energy sources with conventional units an...
The paper deals with a techno-economic comparison between utility-scale diabatic compressed air energy storage (D-CAES) systems equipped with artificial storage and Battery Energy Storage (BES) systems based on consolidated technologies, such as Sodi...
This research paper aims to propose a through-life cost analysis model for estimating the profitability of renewable concentrated solar power (CSP) technologies. The financial outputs of the model include net present value (NPV) and benefit-cost rati...
At the end of 2019, 10.5 GW of wind capacity was installed in Italy, all onshore. The National Integrated Climate and Energy Plan sets a target of 18.4 GW of onshore wind capacity and 0.9 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030. Significant exploitation...
Inverter voltage control is an important task in the operation of a DC/AC microgrid system. To improve the inverter voltage control dynamics, traditional approaches attempt to measure and feedforward the load current, which, however, needs remote mea...
We report on the effect state of charge (SoC), cell format, and chemistry have on the volume and composition (H2, CO2, CO, CH4, C2H4, C2H6, C3H6, and C3H8) of cell failure gas from Li-ion cells. Nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC) 21700 cells with a...
An increase in the neutral current results in a malfunction of the low energy over current (LCO) protective relay and raises the neutral-to-ground voltage in three-phase, four-wire radial distribution feeders. Thus, the key point for mitigating its e...
It has been stated that by 2030, South Korea will have increased their capacity for wind power from 124 MW to 12 GW. According to official statements, offshore wind turbines will provide most of this wind energy. In order to determine the costs for a...
This paper investigates the potential of utilizing lubricated liquid carbon dioxide (LCO2 + MQL) as an alternative to conventional flood cooling in grinding operations. This approach could facilitate a transition towards fossil-free production, which...
Light cycle oil (LCO) is one of the major products in Fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) processes, and has drawbacks such as high aromatics, sulfur, and nitrogen contents, and low cetane number (CN). Hydro-upgrading is one of the most typical processes...
Mixed-scene holographic 3D display for film and television visual content presentation remains challenging because recorded digital holograms and computer-generated holograms (CGHs) are produced under different numerical and hardware constraints. Dir...
The iterative Fourier transform algorithm (IFTA) is widely used in various optical communication applications based on liquid crystal on silicon spatial light modulators. However, the traditional iterative method has many disadvantages, such as a poo...
Liquid carbon dioxide (L-CO2) phase transition blasting technology, known for its high efficiency, environmental friendliness, and controllable energy output, has been widely applied in mine safety fields such as coal roadway pressure relief and coal...
The aim of this study is to develop a blade mass model that incorporates a low-induction rotor (LIR) and a low-specific power concept to reduce aerodynamic loads and lower the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCoE). This blade mass model replaces the tradit...
System architecture was developed to solve the issues of short pupil distance and mismatch between the simulated wavelength range and the sensor in the simulator of small targets in space. The system consists of Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCOS), a Po...
This study investigates the mechanical properties of LiCoO2 (LCO) cathode materials under varying states of charge (SOCs) using both an empirical Buckingham potential model and a machine learning-based Deep Potential (DP) model. The results reveal a...
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