TL;DR: In this paper, a binder-free hierarchical NiCo2O4@NiO nanowire array (HNW) with robust adhesion was presented for use in electrochemical capacitors (ECs).
Abstract: Hybrid metal oxide architectures have attracted much attention in recent years due to their great potential to meet the ever-increasing requirements of high energy density and power density in energy storage applications. Here, we report a facile hydrothermal synthesis of a binder-free hierarchical NiCo2O4@NiO nanowire array (HNW) with robust adhesion, for use in electrochemical capacitors (ECs). The resulting hybrid array electrode exhibits superior pseudocapacitive performance with high specific capacitance (2220 F g−1), remarkable rate capability, and excellent cycling performance (93.1% retention after 3000 cycles). Furthermore, a NiCo2O4@NiO//AC asymmetric supercapacitor was prepared and found to exhibit a high energy density (31.5 W h kg−1) at a power density of 215.2 W kg−1 and superior cycling stability (89% of the initial capacity retention at 50 A g−1 over 3000 cycles). This outstanding electrochemical performance benefits from the synergistic contribution of the composite and unique hierarchical architecture. Such highly integrated hybrid array electrodes will be extremely helpful towards the fabrication of high-performance nanoenergy systems.
TL;DR: This work designs and synthesizes a novel NiMn-layered double hydroxide nanosheet@Ni3S2 nanorod hybrid array supported on porous nickel foam via a one-pot hydrothermal method and demonstrates high energy density and very good electrochemical cycling stability.
Abstract: One of the key challenges for pseudocapacitive electrode materials with highly effective capacitance output and future practical applications is how to rationally construct hierarchical and ordered hybrid nanoarchitecture through the simple process. Herein, we design and synthesize a novel NiMn-layered double hydroxide nanosheet@Ni3S2 nanorod hybrid array supported on porous nickel foam via a one-pot hydrothermal method. Benefited from the ultrathin and rough nature, the well-defined porous structure of the hybrid array, as well as the synergetic effect between NiMn-layered double hydroxide nanosheets and Ni3S2 nanorods, the as-fabricated hybrid array-based electrode exhibits an ultrahigh specific capacitance of 2703 F g−1 at 3 A g−1. Moreover, the asymmetric supercapacitor with this hybrid array as a positive electrode and wood-derived activated carbon as a negative electrode demonstrates high energy density (57 Wh Kg−1 at 738 W Kg−1) and very good electrochemical cycling stability.
TL;DR: In this paper, a polyimide-based MEMS hot-wire sensor featuring two resistors in close proximity (200μm) was developed for detecting near wall regions of flow separation as well as complete flow separation from the flap.
Abstract: A polyimide-based MEMS hot-wire sensor featuring two resistors in close proximity (200 μm) has been developed. Combining a flexible printed circuit board and a number of such MEMS wall double hot-wires, a so called hybrid AeroMEMS sensor array is established. Setup of both single double-wire sensor and hybrid array, as well as wind tunnel experiments to determine the position of flow reattachment behind an airfoil are described. Further wind tunnel measurements on a generic two-dimensional model of a high-lift system of an airplane, consisting of a main airfoil and a flap, are presented. Evaluation of the experiments proves that the hybrid sensor array is well capable of detecting near-wall regions of flow separation as well as complete flow separation from the flap. This sensor system permits the detection of small near wall regions of flow separation on this specific aerodynamic configuration which were not detected by other measurement methods.
TL;DR: The Dynamically Programmable Gate Array (DPGA) is introduced which combines the best features from FPGAs and SIMD arrays into a single array architecture.
Abstract: Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) and Single-Instruction Multiple-Data (SIMD) processing arrays share many architectural features. In both architectures, an array of simple, ne-grained logic elements is employed to provide high-speed, customizable, bit-wise computation. In this paper, we present a unied computational array model which encompasses both FPGAs and SIMD arrays. Within this framework, we examine the dierences and similarities between these array structures and touch upon techniques and lessons which can be transfered between the architectures. The unied model also exposes promising prospects for hybrid array architectures. We introduce the Dynamically Programmable Gate Array (DPGA) which combines the best features from FPGAs and SIMD arrays into a single array architecture.
TL;DR: In this paper, a hybrid infrared focal plane array detector employs a detector layer and transparent substrate bonded to a thin semiconductor readout integrated circuit and thicker readout circuit substrate, which is rigidly bonded to the readout substrate to form a composite structure.
Abstract: A hybrid infrared focal plane array detector employs a detector layer and transparent substrate bonded to a thin semiconductor readout integrated circuit and thicker readout circuit substrate. The readout circuit is rigidly bonded to the readout substrate to form a composite structure having a thermal coefficient of expansion substantially matching that of the detector portion. The hybrid device may be cooled from room temperature to cryogenic operation temperatures without thermal mismatch structural problems.