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Human hair is a cheap and easily available source of carbon to be used as high performance electrode for electrochemical energy storage devices. In the present work, human hair is pre-treated and then activated using NaOH before being employed as electrode. The resulted activated carbon (ACHH) exhibits a high specific surface area of 1116m2 g−1 which is one of the pre-requisite for it to be used as an electrode for supercapacitor applications. ACHH delivered a specific capacitance of ∼115Fg−1 at a current density of 100mAg−1 in single electrode configuration with Li in the presence of organic medium. This result was followed by the fabrication of symmetric supercapacitor and delivered an energy density of 19.2Whkg−1. The energy density has been further improved by introducing an insertion type electrode, Li4Ti5O12 in Li-ion hybrid electrochemical capacitor (Li-HEC) assembly. The combined battery-supercapacitor type reactions in Li-HEC recorded the maximum energy density of 23Whkg−1. An excellent cycleability is noted for both symmetric and Li-HEC in an organic medium.
Herein, we design hybrid nanostructured microporous carbon-mesoporous carbon doped titanium dioxide/sulfur composite (MC-Meso C-doped TiO2/S) as a positive electrode material for lithium-sulfur batteries. The hybrid MC-Meso C-doped TiO2 host material is produced by a low-cost, hydrothermal and annealing process. The resulting conductive material shows dual microporous and mesoporous behavior which enhances the effective trapping of sulfur and polysulfides. The hybrid MC-Meso C-doped TiO2/S composite material possesses rutile TiO2 nanotube structure with successful carbon doping while sulfur is uniformly distributed in the hybrid MC-Meso C-doped TiO2 composite materials after the melt-infusion process. The electrochemical measurement of the hybrid material also shows improved cycle stability and rate performance with high sulfur loading (61.04%). The material delivers an initial discharge capacity of 802 mAh g−1 and maintains it at 578 mAh g−1 with a columbic efficiency greater than 97.1% after 140 cycles at 0.1 C. This improvement is thought to be attributed to the unique hybrid nanostructure of the MC-Meso C-doped TiO2 host and the good dispersion of sulfur in the narrow pores of the MC spheres and the mesoporous C-doped TiO2 support.
Literature is rich in methodologies for “aggregated” load forecasting which has helped electricity network operators and retailers in optimal planning and scheduling. The recent increase in the uptake of distributed generation and storage systems has generated new demand for “disaggregated” load forecasting for a single-customer or even down at an appliance level. Access to high resolution data from smart meters has enabled the research community to assess conventional load forecasting techniques and develop new forecasting strategies suitable for demand-side disaggregated loads. This paper studies how calendar effects, forecasting granularity and the length of the training set affect the accuracy of a day-ahead load forecast for residential customers. Root mean square error (RMSE) and normalized RMSE were used as forecast error metrics. Regression trees, neural networks, and support vector regression yielded similar average RMSE results, but statistical analysis showed that regression trees technique is significantly better. The use of historical load profiles with daily and weekly seasonality, combined with weather data, leaves the explicit calendar effects a very low predictive power. In the setting studied here, it was shown that forecast errors can be reduced by using a coarser forecast granularity. It was also found that one year of historical data is sufficient to develop a load forecast model for residential customers as a further increase in training dataset has a marginal benefit.
LiNi0.8Co0.15Al0.05O2 (NCA) material is successfully synthesized with a modified co-precipitation method, in which NH3·H2O and EDTA are used as two chelating agents. The obtained LiNi0.8Co0.15Al0.05O2 material has well-defined layered structure and uniform element distribution, which reveals an enhanced electrochemical performance with a capacity retention of 97.9% after 100 cycles at 0.2 C, and reduced thermal runaway from the isothermal calorimetry test. In situ X-ray diffraction (XRD) was employed to capture the structural changes during the charge–discharge process. The reversible evolutions of lattice parameters (a, b, c, and V) further verify the structural stability.
Accurate state monitoring is required for the high performance of battery management systems (BMS) in electric vehicles. By using model-based observation methods, state estimation of a single cell can be achieved with non-linear filtering algorithms e.g. Kalman filtering and Particle filtering. Considering the limited computational capability of a BMS and its real-time constraint, duplication of this approach to a multicell system is very time consuming and can hardly be implemented for a large number of cells in a battery pack. Several possible solutions have been reported in recent years. In this work, an extended two-step estimation approach is studied. At first, the mean value of the battery state of charge is determined in the form of a probability density function (PDF). Secondly, the intrinsic variations in cell SOC and resistance are identified simultaneously in an extended framework using a recursive least squares (RLS) algorithm. The on-board reliability and estimation accuracy of the proposed method is validated by experiment and simulation using an NMC/graphite battery module.
Ionic liquids (ILs) are promising electrolytes for supercapacitors due to their wide electrochemical window. However, most ILs are viscous in nature and require diffusional and rotational transformations to access the pore space of common supercapacitor electrodes. In this study, novel anionic surfactant ILs (ASILs) are synthesized to lubricate the electrode surface to improve pore accessibility by IL ions. ASIL composition (0–10 wt%) and temperature (22–150 °C)-dependent capacitances, as a measure of pore accessibility and wettability, are determined by cyclic voltammetry. 10 wt% 1-butyl-1-methylpyrrolidinium docusate, [PYR14][AOT], in the base IL 1-propyl-1-methylpyrrolidinium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide, [PYR13][TFSI], exhibits the highest specific capacitance (202 F g−1 at 150 °C and 10 mV s−1), compared to [PYR13][TFSI] (160 F g−1). Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy measurements indicate resistive charging for ASIL/IL electrolyte compared to the base IL at 22 °C due to reduced conductivity—a consequence of larger non-polar domains. However, at elevated temperatures (> 100 °C), electrolyte resistance is circumvented as the viscosity is reduced. The wide voltage window of ILs and improved wettability by ASILs can be coupled to maximize energy storage capability of supercapacitors for high-temperature power applications.
This investigation aims at the production of high graphitic, surface area, pore volume and microporous nano-activated carbon from a bioresource (i.e., palmyra palm nutshells) by direct carbonization using metallocene. The modified nano-activated carbon (MNAC) was obtained from the unmodified activated carbon (UMAC) through microwave-assisted sonication technique. The prepared UMAC and MNACs were comprehensively characterized to explore their properties such as surface area and pore volume. The Al-O2 coin cell (2032) batteries were constructed using UMAC- and MNAC-coated copper mesh as an oxygen electrode, in three electrolytes. The electrolytes, namely gel (KOH-PVA), UMAC-gel, and MNAC-gel electrolytes, were used to explore the electrochemical performance of all the constructed Al-O2 coin cell batteries. The electrochemical study of Al-O2 coin cell batteries with MNAC as cathode in MNAC-gel electrolyte shows an enhanced performance than other two Al-O2 coin cell batteries. The outcome of this study also indicates the possible use of MNACs into supercapacitors and other battery systems.
The impact of structural parameters and operating conditions has not been researched yet for vapor-fed operation of a DMFC at near-ambient conditions. Thus, a detailed parameter study that included reference cell measurements to assess anode and cathode losses separately was performed. Among other parameters like temperature or air stoichiometry, different opening ratios that controlled evaporation of methanol into the vapor chamber were examined. Water management was found to be a critical parameter for a vapor-fed DMFC. Depletion of water inside the anode catalyst layer, especially at higher current densities, decreased performance of the fuel cell substantially. Back diffusion of water from the cathode to the anode was examined. A micro-structured cathode electrode that increased water back diffusion due to a reduced mass transfer resistance was developed and investigated. Finally, efficiencies and heat losses of a vapor-fed DMFC were determined.
Cognitive training or remediation now has multiple studies and meta-analyses supporting its efficacy in improving cognition and functioning in people with schizophrenia. However, relatively little is known about cognitive training outcomes in early psychosis. We conducted a pilot randomized controlled trial of Compensatory Cognitive Training (CCT) compared to Treatment as Usual (TAU) in 27 participants with first-episode psychosis who had received treatment for psychosis for less than six months. Assessments of cognition (MATRICS Consensus Cognitive Battery; MCCB) and functional capacity (UCSD Performance-Based Skills Assessment-Brief; UPSA-B) were administered at baseline and following the 12-week treatment. The CCT condition, compared to TAU, was associated with significant improvements on the MCCB composite score, as well as MCCB subtests measuring processing speed (Trail Making) and social cognition (Mayer–Salovey–Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test), with large effects on these three outcome measures. There were no significant CCT-associated effects on the UPSA-B or on positive, negative, or depressive symptoms. CCT treatment of cognitive impairments in first-episode schizophrenia is feasible and can result in large effect size improvements in global cognition, processing speed, and social cognition.
Italian polysyllabic words with stress falling on the last syllable are written with a diacritic sign on the last vowel. It allows discrimination between two words with the same orthographic segments (e.g., papa [pope], papà [dad]). The effect of the accent mark in left neglect dyslexia has never been investigated. In the current study, six patients with neglect dyslexia were asked to read aloud homographic words and non-words, with or without the accent mark. The presence of the accent improved reading performance of three patients but only with real words. In contrast, two patients ignored the accent mark, even if it relied on the right ipsilesional space. We conclude that the accent mark is computed separately from letter identity and that it can act as an important cue for lexical access.
A microporous poly(m-phenylene isophthalamide) (PMIA) separator with high safety (high-heat resistance and self extinguishing), high porosity and excellent liquid electrolyte wettability was prepared by the traditional nonsolvent introduced phase separation process. Due to the high-heat resistance of PMIA material, the as-prepared separator exhibited a negligible thermal shrank ratio at 160 °C for 1 h. Meanwhile, benefiting from its high porosity and excellent wettability in liquid electrolyte, the liquid electrolyte uptake and the ionic conductivity of the separator were higher than that of the commercial PP-based separators. Furthermore, the cell assembled with this separator showed better cycling performance and superior rate capacity compared to those with PP-based separators. These results suggested that the PMIA separator is very attractive for high-heat resistance and high-power density lithium-ion batteries.
Retinal degenerative diseases significantly contribute to visual impairment and blindness. Microglia reactivity is a hallmark of neurodegenerative diseases including retinal cell death and immunomodulation emerges as a therapeutic option. Indole-3-carbinol (I3C) is a natural ligand of aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR), with potent immunomodulatory properties. Here, we hypothesized that I3C may inhibit microglia reactivity and exert neuroprotective effects in the light-damaged murine retina mimicking important immunological aspects of retinal degeneration.
Five chemicals that are known to induce in rats thyroid follicular-cell adenomas and carcinomas were assayed for their ability to induce DNA damage and DNA repair synthesis in primary cultures of human thyroid cells. Significant dose-dependent increases in the frequency of DNA single-strand breaks and alkali-labile sites, as measured by the same Comet assay, were obtained after a 20-h exposure to the following subtoxic concentrations of the five test compounds: methimazole from 2.5 to 10mM; nitrobenzene, potassium bromate, N,N′-diethylthiourea and ethylenethiourea from 1.25 to 5mM. Under the same experimental conditions, DNA repair synthesis, as evaluated by quantitative autoradiography, was present in potassium bromate-exposed thyroid cells from all the three donors and in those from two of three donors with either nitrobenzene or ethylenethiourea, but did not match the criteria for a positive response in thyroid cells from any of the donors with methimazole and N,N′-diethylthiourea. Consistently with their ability to induce thyroid tumors, all the five test compounds, administered p.o. in rats in a single dose corresponding to 1/2 LD50, induced a statistically significant degree of DNA fragmentation in the thyroid. These findings suggest that the five test compounds might be carcinogenic to thyroid in humans.
Understanding movement patterns of free-ranging top predators throughout heterogeneous habitat is important for gaining insight into trophic interactions. We tracked the movements of five adult American alligators to delineate their estuarine habitat use and determine drivers of their activity patterns in a seasonally-fluctuating environment. We also compared VHF- and satellite-tracks of one of the alligators to examine tradeoffs in data quality and quantity.
Hierarchical CuNiO2 nanospheres composed of large number of spikes, which look like a dandelion flower-like morphologies are grown on nickel foam via a facile and low-cost hydrothermal technique. These CuNiO2 electrodes are used as an efficient electrode material for supercapacitor without using any binders or conducting polymer additives. The structural, composition and morphological behaviors of the CuNiO2 electrodes are characterized using X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy methods. The CuNiO2 nanoarchitectures provide the abundant active sites, high conductivity and rapid charge transport, which resulting the low-charge transfer resistance at the interface of electrode–electrolyte. Cyclic voltammetry and galvanostatic charge–discharge plateaus from the CuNiO2 electrode exhibit the Faradic battery-type redox behavior, which is distinct form the profiles of carbon based materials. As a battery-type electrode, the dandelion flower-like CuNiO2 nanoarchitectures exhibits the outstanding electrochemical performances with a high specific capacity (∼111.52 mA h g−1 at 2 A g−1), superb rate capability (∼81.4% retains even at 10 A g−1), and excellent cycling life (∼89.13% at 6 A g−1 over 3000 cycles), respectively. Therefore, with the above findings, CuNiO2 material has remarkable application potential in supercapacitors and could be effectively applied in other energy storage technologies.
Three kinds of modified montmorillonites were prepared by ion exchange method, and added into (PEO)16LiClO4 matrix to study the effect on the ionic conductivity of (PEO)16LiClO4 electrolytes. The structure of the modified montmorillonites and polymer composites were characterized by wide-angle X-ray diffraction. HP 4192A was used to measure the ionic conductivity of the polymer electrolytes. The results show that the addition of optimum content of 250-Li-mont enhances the ionic conductivity of the PEO based electrolyte by nearly 30 times more than the plain system and that is much higher than the other two modified montmorillonites. The difference of enhancement in conductivity caused by adding these three montmorillonites can be attributed to the difference in structure of the samples as characterized by wide-angle X-ray diffraction.
The photoelectrochemical properties of titanium-doped iron(III) oxide (α-Fe2O3, hematite) nanoparticulate thin films are investigated using two photoelectrode reactions, the oxidation of water and iodide ions (I−) to elucidate the role of doped Ti4+ species in the enhanced photocurrent. Increase in the calcination temperature of titanium-doped Fe2O3 thin films from 450°C to 550°C provides significant enhancement in their efficiency for water oxidation to evolve O2, which is four-electron transfer slow reaction. In contrast, such a calcination effect is not remarkable for oxidation of I− to I3 −, which is two-electron transfer fast reaction. The electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) study indicates that the surface reaction rates feature heterogeneity only for water oxidation. This heterogeneity in EIS responses decreased with increasing calcination temperature. This shows that calcination creates photoactive surface sites with doped Ti4+ species especially for kinetically limited water oxidation. Long-lived photoholes might be effectively captured in the vicinity of these sites to suppress surface recombination and induce multi-electron transfer water oxidation.
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) and Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) are two developmental disorders with considerable comorbidity. The impact of Methylphenidate (MPH) on ADHD symptoms is well documented. However, the effects of MPH on motor coordination are less studied. We assessed the influence of MPH on motor performance of children with comorbid DCD and ADHD. Participants were 18 children (13 boys, mean age 8.3 years) diagnosed with comorbid DCD and ADHD. A structured clinical interview (K-SADS-PL) was used to determine psychopathology and the Movement Assessment Battery for Children–Checklist were used to determine criterion for motor deficits. The Movement Assessment Battery for Children (M-ABC) was administrated to all participants once under the influence of MPH and once under a placebo pill condition. The motor tests were administered on two separate days in a double-blinded design. Participants’ motor performance with MPH was significantly superior to their performance in the placebo condition. Significant improvement was observed in all the M-ABC sub-tasks except for static balance performance. The findings suggest that MPH improves motor coordination in children with comorbid DCD and ADHD but clinically significant improvement was found in only 33% of the children.
Induction of detoxifying phase II genes by chemopreventive agents represents a coordinated protective response against oxidative stress and neoplastic effects of carcinogens. We have earlier shown that a novel antioxidant from the bamboo leaves constituent 3-O-caffeoyl-1-methylquinic acid (MCGA3) induces heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) and protects endothelial cells from ROS-induced endothelial injury. The purpose of this study was to elucidate the induction mechanism of HO-1 and other phase II genes by MCGA3 in human umbilical vascular endothelial cells (HUVECs). Using Northern blotting and RT-PCR, we found that treatment of HUVECs with MCGA3 increased, in a dose and time-dependent manner, steady-state mRNA levels of the selected phase II genes including HO-1, ferritin, γ-glutamylcysteine lygase, glutathione reductase, and glutathione transferase, which were dependent on Nrf2 nuclear translocation. The observed phase II gene induction by MCGA3 was found to be associated with MCGA3-mediated cytoprotective activity, ROS-scavenging potency, and the increase in the cellular levels of both reduced (GSH) and oxidized glutathione (GSSG). Interestingly, exposure to MCGA3 resulted in a decreased ratio of GSH/GSSG, which was negatively related with mRNA level of phase II genes. By employing N-acetylcysteine and GSH biosynthetic enzyme inhibitors as well as prooxidants, hemin and H2O2, we show that a decreased intracellular GSH/GSSG homeostasis, at least in part, may be involved in the MCGA3-mediated phase II gene induction and Nrf2 translocation, although the attenuation of HO-1 expression with SP 600125 supports a partial involvement of JNK signaling.
We examined seasonal and spatial linkages between N cycling and organic matter for a suburban stream in Maryland and addressed the question: How do longitudinal NH4+ uptake patterns vary seasonally and what is the effect of organic matter, stream size, transient storage and debris dams? We applied a longitudinal (stream channel corridor) approach in a forested stream section and conducted short-term nutrient addition experiments (adapted to account for the effect of nutrient saturation) covering 14–16 reaches, and compared two distinct seasons (late fall 2003 and late summer 2004). Longitudinal NH4+ uptake rate patterns had a distinct seasonal reversal; fall had the highest uptake rates in the upper reaches, while summer had the highest uptake rates in the lower reaches. This seasonal reversal was attributed to organic matter and evidenced by DON patterns. Transient storage did not have an expected effect on uptake rates in fall because it was confounded by leaf litter; litter produced higher uptakes, but also may have reduced transient storage. In summer however, uptake rates had a positive correlation with transient storage. Debris dams had no distinct effect on uptake in fall because of their recent formation. In summer however, the debris dam effect was significant; although the debris dams were hydraulically inactive then, the upstream reaches had 2–5 fold higher uptake rates. The seasonal and longitudinal differences in NH4+ uptake reflect interactions between flow conditions and the role of organic matter. Urbanization can alter both of these characteristics, hence affect stream N processing.
This article demonstrates the design of charging strategies for lithium ion batteries with considering the balance between diffusion induced stress and total charge time for two- and three-stage charge methods. For the two-stage galvanostatic-potentiostatic charge method the low mechanical stress can be achieved without increasing total charge time by switching the galvanostatic to the potentiostatic at the time moment when the lithium concentration at the surface of particles reaches the limit c ¯ surf = 0 . A three-stage method, which consists of an initial galvanostatic stage of high current, a galvanostatic stage of low current and a potentiostatic ending stage, is suggested. Employing the initial galvanostatic stage of high current is helpful not only in accelerating the charge process, but also in controlling the mechanical stress once the electrical current and time duration of the initial galvanostatic stage are properly designed.