Xi'an University of Technology

Hydrogeochemical characteristics, controlling processes, and irrigation suitability assessment of groundwater in the Sanjiang Plain, China

Abstract Groundwater is vital for global irrigation water supply, and its quality directly affects sustainable agricultural development. However, studies on irrigation water quality and its dominant controlling factors in semi-humid regions remain limited. Therefore, taking the S...

Research on multi-objective optimization strategy of three-level dual active bridge converter based on model predictive control

To address the problems of hard turn-on of power switches, poor dynamic performance and large backflow power in the three-level dual active bridge (3L-DAB) DC-DC converter, a multi-objective optimization strategy based on model predictive control (MPC) is proposed in this paper....

Investigations on the delamination mechanism of double-glass photovoltaic modules based on laser treating

The growing number of decommissioned photovoltaic (PV) modules calls for efficient recycling methods with minimal material damage. This study developed a preheating-assisted pulsed laser strategy for interfacial delamination of double-glass crystalline silicon PV modules and inve...

Human-Centred sEMG-Based Collaborative Control for Voluntary Participation in Rehabilitation

This systematic review examined how surface electromyography-based (sEMG-based) human-machine collaborative control supports voluntary participation in rehabilitation for individuals with motor impairment. Following PRISMA guidelines, five databases were searched, and 91 studies...

Strain- and Electric Field-Induced Band Alignment Transitions in a GaSe/ZrSe2 van der Waals Heterostructure

Abstract Two-dimensional (2D) van der Waals heterostructures (vdWHs) have emerged as a highly versatile platform for designing next-generation optoelectronic devices. In this study, we perform systematic first-principles calculations to investigate the structural, electronic, and...

Corrosion–Wear Synergistic Effect of Laser-Clad WC/Ni-Based Protective Coatings on P550 Nonmagnetic Drill Collar

The coupled corrosion–wear damage of P550 nonmagnetic drill collars severely restricts their service reliability in downhole environments. However, the asymmetric synergistic interaction between corrosion and wear, and the underlying microscopic damage mechanism of P550 steel and...

Quantitative operating risk assessment of Francis turbine unit under variable load in hydro-wind-solar complementary energy system

The hydro-wind-solar multi-energy complementary clean energy base (HWS-MECB) is an effective approach for renewable energy integration, in which hydro turbine unit (HTU) play a critical stabilizing role. However, participation in such systems forces HTUs to operate frequently in...

Two-Stage Probabilistic Robust Control for Aircraft Longitudinal Short-Period Dynamics Using Pareto Optimization

This paper proposes a two-stage probabilistic robust controller design framework based on Pareto optimization (TSPO) for aircraft longitudinal short-period motion subject to aerodynamic parameter uncertainties. Unlike conventional robust control approaches such as LQR, H∞, and LM...

From Radiative Saturation to Temperature–Wind Synergy: Driving Mechanisms of Extreme Potential Evapotranspiration in the Wei River Basin

Potential evapotranspiration (PET) is a core indicator of atmospheric evaporative demand and plays a critical role in drought dynamics. Yet the characteristics of extreme PET events and their governing mechanisms remain poorly understood. Unlike previous studies that have mainly...

Insights into the role of chemical composition on the precipitation kinetics and properties of L12-strengthened Cu–Ni–Al alloys: A thermodynamic-driven phase field kinetics simulation

Cu–Ni–Al alloys represent a novel class of L1 2 -strengthened Cu-based alloy, offering enhanced thermal stability and high temperature mechanical properties. However, the influence of chemical composition on the precipitation kinetics of the L1 2 phase remains insufficiently unde...

Multidimensional Vegetation Drought Response to Meteorological and Soil Moisture Deficits Across the Yellow River Basin

Drought poses substantial threats to terrestrial ecosystems, yet whether vegetation vulnerability patterns systematically diverge between soil moisture and meteorological droughts—and how long-term hydrological adaptation governs ecosystem susceptibility to rare extreme droughts—...

Flexible Day-Ahead Scheduling of a Cascade Hydro-Wind-Solar-Thermal-Storage System Including Hybrid Pumped Storage

To advance the modernization of power systems, the role of hydropower has transitioned from mere energy generation to serving as both a primary energy provider and a critical flexibility resource. However, conventional day-ahead scheduling methodologies for cascaded hydropower of...

Parametric assessment of urban rooftop photovoltaic potential: Threshold calibration and spatial differentiation by city scale classification

Assessing the potential of urban rooftop photovoltaic (URPV) is fundamental for promoting energy transition and urban sustainability. However, existing research is often confined to potential assessments, failing to reveal the driving mechanisms and critical parameter thresholds...

From generative AI usage to entrepreneurial intention: The sequential roles of task and social self-efficacy

Generative artificial intelligence (GAI) is rapidly evolving and creating new possibilities for supporting students' entrepreneurial development. However, limited research has examined how GAI usage is associated with entrepreneurial intention (EI) through specific psychological...

Anisotropy and polarization-sensitive photodetection performance of TeMoSiP2/ZnO heterostructure

Taking advantage of the structural asymmetry of Janus TeMoSiP 2 , this work innovatively constructs gradient heterojunctions of ZnO/Te and ZnO/P, which are fabricated by depositing ZnO onto the Te-terminated and P-terminated surfaces of Janus TeMoSiP 2 , respectively. Density fun...

Synergistic integration of N-doped carbon network foam and Ni nanoparticles in wood-derived frameworks for high-performance lithium–sulfur batteries

The practical application of lithium sulfur (Li-S) batteries is severely hindered by the shuttle effect and sluggish redox kinetics. Herein, a multifunctional cathode matrix is developed by incorporating Ni nanoparticles and N-doped carbon network foam (NCNF) into a wood-derived...

Exceptional strength and ductility in AlCrFe1.5Ni2.6 eutectic medium-entropy alloy by Si induced lamellar to island-like structural transformation

Changing the lamellar morphology of the brittle phase in the eutectic alloy is beneficial to improving its mechanical properties. In this work, the effect of low-cost Si on the microstructure evolution and mechanical properties AlCrFe 1.5 Ni 2.6 eutectic medium entropy alloys (ME...

Experimental analysis and evaluation of a new seismic isolation method for subway stations in the Loess Plateau with localized sand-interlayered strata

Abstract Post-earthquake statistics indicate that the existing seismic measures and evaluation methods for subway stations in the Loess Plateau with locally interbedded sand layers are inadequate. During earthquakes, the station roofs are prone to deformation or even failure, pos...

Physics-Informed Neural Network with Adaptive Loss Weighting for Parameterized Surface Potential Prediction on Polymeric Dielectric Interfaces

Abstract Surface charge accumulation on polymeric dielectrics is widely encountered in electronic packaging, triboelectric energy harvesting, and aerospace insulation, with direct consequences for device performance and insulation reliability. Surface potential provides an access...

Advances in Frozen Soil Creep Research: A Comprehensive Review of Experimental Methods, Micro-Mechanisms, Mechanical Characteristics, and Constitutive Models

Frozen soil creep is a primary factor affecting the long-term stability of cold-region engineering. Based on a structured, PRISMA-informed search of Web of Science, Scopus, CNKI, and ScienceDirect (last searched 31 August 2026; coverage 1950–2026), 126 peer-reviewed papers were i...