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Schmid E, Kontschak L, Nirschl H, Guthausen G. NMR in Battery Anode Slurries with a V-Shaped Sensor. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 24:3353. [PMID: 38894142 PMCID: PMC11174442 DOI: 10.3390/s24113353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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Inline analytics in industrial processes reduce operating costs and production rejection. Dedicated sensors enable inline process monitoring and control tailored to the application of interest. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance is a well-known analytical technique but needs adapting for low-cost, reliable and robust process monitoring. A V-shaped low-field NMR sensor was developed for inline process monitoring and allows non-destructive and non-invasive measurements of materials, for example in a pipe. In this paper, the industrial application is specifically devoted to the quality control of anode slurries in battery production. The characterization of anode slurries was performed with the sensor to determine chemical composition and detect gas inclusions. Additionally, flow properties play an important role in continuous production processes. Therefore, the in- and outflow effects were investigated with the V-shaped NMR sensor as a basis for the future determination of slurry flow fields.
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- Eric Schmid
- Institute of Mechanical Process Engineering and Mechanics, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Institute of Mechanical Process Engineering and Mechanics, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Institute of Mechanical Process Engineering and Mechanics, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Institute of Mechanical Process Engineering and Mechanics, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
- Chair of Water Chemistry and Water Technology, Engler-Bunte-Institut, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
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Fang D, Ding S, Zhou Q, Zhao D, Zhong J, Zhou B. Crosstalk-Free Position Mapping for One-Step Reconstruction of Surface Topological Information via Eigenfrequency-Registered Wearable Interface. ACS NANO 2024; 18:1157-1171. [PMID: 38147575 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c11080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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Exploring flexible tactile sensors capable of recognizing surface information is significant for the development of virtual reality, artificial intelligence, soft robotics, and human-machine interactions (HMI). However, it is still a challenge for current tactile sensors to efficiently recognize the surface pattern information while maintaining the simplicity of the overall system. In this study, cantilever beam-like magnetized micropillars (MMPs) with height gradients are assembled as a position-registered array for rapid recognition of surface pattern information. After crossing the surface location with convex patterns, the deformed MMPs undergo an intrinsic oscillating process to induce damped electrical signals, which can then be converted to a frequency domain for eigenfrequency extraction. Via precisely defining the specific eigenfrequencies of different MMPs, position mapping is realized in crosstalk-free behavior even though all signals are processed by one communication channel and a pair of electrodes. With a customized LabVIEW program, the surface information (e.g., letters, numbers, and Braille) can be accurately reconstructed by the frequency sequence produced in a single scanning procedure. We expect that the proposed interface can be a convenient and powerful platform for intelligent surface information perception and an HMI system in the future.
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- Dan Fang
- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macau 999078, China
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macau 999078, China
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Department of Electromechanical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macau 999078, China
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- Department of Electromechanical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macau 999078, China
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macau 999078, China
- Department of Physics and Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macau 999078, China
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Morin DM, Richard S, Ansaribaranghar N, Newling B, Balcom BJ. A low-field ceramic magnet design for magnetic resonance. JOURNAL OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE (SAN DIEGO, CALIF. : 1997) 2024; 358:107599. [PMID: 38041994 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmr.2023.107599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023]
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We describe the design of a low-field portable magnet, based on two ceramic magnets, separated by a distance, with their magnetic poles aligned to create a large homogeneous region with a field strength of 425 gauss. Ceramic magnets are an uncommon choice compared to Neodymium Iron Boron magnets for low-field magnetic resonance but are preferable for our purposes to create a homogeneous region at lower field strength. The low cost of large ceramic magnets results in an inexpensive design with a large measurement volume. The magnets rest in a 3D-printed structure, which allows for the magnets to be moved by hand so the experimentalist has control over the field topology. To test the utility of the design, we explored an Overhauser dynamic nuclear polarization experiment with an aqueous solution of 4-Hydroxy-TEMPO. We also explored a simple flow measurement employing the ceramic magnets at a 6-degree pitch, creating a 14.6 gauss/cm constant gradient.
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- Devin M Morin
- UNB MRI Centre, Department of Physics, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton E3B 5A3, Canada
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- UNB MRI Centre, Department of Physics, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton E3B 5A3, Canada
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- UNB MRI Centre, Department of Physics, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton E3B 5A3, Canada
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- UNB MRI Centre, Department of Physics, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton E3B 5A3, Canada
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- UNB MRI Centre, Department of Physics, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton E3B 5A3, Canada.
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Guo P, Yang C, Wu J, Xu Z. Optimized Unilateral Magnetic Resonance Sensor with Constant Gradient and Its Applications in Composite Insulators. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:5476. [PMID: 37420643 DOI: 10.3390/s23125476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/09/2023]
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In this study, an optimized unilateral magnetic resonance sensor with a three-magnet array is presented for assessing the aging of composite insulators in power grids. The sensor's optimization involved enhancing the static magnetic field strength and the homogeneity of the RF field while maintaining a constant gradient in the direction of the vertical sensor surface and maximizing homogeneity in the horizontal direction. The center layer of the target area was positioned 4 mm from the coil's upper surface, resulting in a magnetic field strength of 139.74 mT at the center point of the area, with a gradient of 2.318 T/m and a corresponding hydrogen atomic nuclear magnetic resonance frequency of 5.95 MHz. The magnetic field uniformity over a 10 mm × 10 mm range on the plane was 0.75%. The sensor measured 120 mm × 130.5 mm × 76 mm and weighed 7.5 kg. Employing the optimized sensor, magnetic resonance assessment experiments were conducted on composite insulator samples utilizing the CPMG (Carr-Purcell-Meiboom-Gill) pulse sequence. The T2 distribution provided visualizations of the T2 decay in insulator samples with different degrees of aging.
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- Pan Guo
- College of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing 401331, China
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- College of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing 401331, China
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- Shenzhen Academy of Aerospace Technology, Shenzhen 518057, China
- School of Mechatronics Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150006, China
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- School of Electrical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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Zeng Z, Guo P, Zhang R, Zhao Z, Bao J, Wang Q, Xu Z. Review of Aging Evaluation Methods for Silicone Rubber Composite Insulators. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15051141. [PMID: 36904381 PMCID: PMC10006993 DOI: 10.3390/polym15051141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023] Open
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Silicone rubber insulation material is widely used for the external insulation of power systems. During the continuous service of a power grid, it will be seriously aged due to the influence of high voltage electric fields and harsh climate environments, which will reduce its insulation performance and service life and cause transmission line failure. How to evaluate the aging performance of silicone rubber insulation materials scientifically and accurately is a hot and difficult issue in the industry. Starting from the composite insulator, which is the most widely used insulating device of silicone rubber insulation materials, this paper expounds the aging mechanism of silicone rubber materials, analyzes the applicability and effectiveness of various existing aging tests and evaluation methods, especially discusses the magnetic resonance detection methods emerging in recent years, and finally summarizes the characterization and evaluation technology of the aging state of silicone rubber insulation materials.
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- Zhou Zeng
- College of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing 401331, China
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- College of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing 401331, China
- Correspondence:
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- College of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing 401331, China
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- College of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing 401331, China
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- State Grid Chongqing Electric Power Company, Electric Power Research Institute, Chongqing 401121, China
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- State Grid Chongqing Electric Power Company, Electric Power Research Institute, Chongqing 401121, China
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- School of Electrical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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Selby W, Garland P, Mastikhin I. A simple portable magnetic resonance technique for characterizing circular couette flow of non-Newtonian fluids. JOURNAL OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE (SAN DIEGO, CALIF. : 1997) 2022; 345:107325. [PMID: 36370547 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmr.2022.107325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Revised: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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In this work, we expand on past portable magnetic resonance flow methods and propose a novel method for characterizing circular (laminar) Couette flow of non-Newtonian fluids. Symmetry of the flow system combined with a constant magnetic field gradient leads to phase interference, affecting the signal magnitude, and net phase cancellation when averaging across the excited slice, preventing the use of phase-sensitive methods. Therefore, we utilize the dependence of signal magnitude at variable echo times and shear rates to characterize rheological properties. Theoretical equations governing the velocity distributions of fluids that obey a simple power-law model are used to obtain integral expressions for signal magnitude. Integral expressions can be simplified by approximating a thin excited slice or complete excitation of the Couette cell depending on experimental parameters. With simple data acquisition and analysis procedures employed, our measurements of the flow behavior indices of non-Newtonian xanthan gum dispersions are in close agreement with conventional rheological magnetic resonance measurements.
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- William Selby
- MRI Research Centre, Department of Physics, University of New Brunswick, 8 Bailey Drive, Fredericton E3B 5A3, NB, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of New Brunswick, 15 Dineen Drive, Fredericton E3B 5A3, NB, Canada
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- MRI Research Centre, Department of Physics, University of New Brunswick, 8 Bailey Drive, Fredericton E3B 5A3, NB, Canada.
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Gill M, Newling B. The Determination of Sucrose Content in Maple Sap Using Time-Domain Magnetic Resonance. SUGAR TECH : AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUGAR CROPS & RELATED INDUSTRIES 2022; 24:882-889. [PMID: 35194347 PMCID: PMC8853173 DOI: 10.1007/s12355-022-01116-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The natural variation of sucrose concentration in maple tree sap is investigated using time-domain magnetic resonance (MR). The current study, which includes a concise introduction to the relevant MR properties, is a demonstration of principle showing how the relaxation time constant T 2 and the self-diffusion coefficient relate to the amount of sucrose and ionic content present in the collected sap samples. T 2 and self-diffusion coefficient for maple saps from six different trees, each sampled weekly in the spring of 2019, were measured using MR. The results were plotted against the sucrose concentration of each sample with the aim of determining if either quantity could serve as the basis for a non-invasive sucrose measurement for maple trees. The T 2 relaxation time constant was found not to be a reliable proxy for sucrose content in maple sap as it showed sensitivity to the slight changes in sap chemistry throughout the season and natural variation from tree to tree. The diffusion coefficient, determined through a standard pulsed-gradient spin-echo experiment, was insensitive to the changes in sap chemistry and showed a strong relationship to sucrose content. A diffusion measurement is thus proposed as the most suitable candidate for a non-invasive sucrose measurement for maple tree sap.
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- Michael Gill
- Department of Physics, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick Canada
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- Department of Physics, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick Canada
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