Circumventing the OCl versus OOH scaling relation in the chlorine evolution reaction: Beyond dimensionally stable anodes

The development of selective electrocatalysts for the chlorine evolution reaction (CER) is majorly restrained by a scaling relation between the OCl and OOH adsorbates, rendering that active CER catalysts are also reasonably active in the competing oxygen evolution reaction (OER). While theory predicts that the OCl versus OOH scaling relation can be circumvented as soon as the elementary reaction steps in the CER comprise the Cl rather than the OCl adsorbate, it was demonstrated recently that PtN₄ sites embedded in a carbon nanotube follow this theoretical prediction. Advanced experimental analyses illustrate that the PtN₄ sites also reveal a different reaction kinetics compared to the industrial benchmark of dimensionally stable anodes (DSA). A reverse Volmer–Heyrovsky mechanism was identified, in which the rate-determining Volmer step for small overpotentials is followed by the kinetically limiting Heyrovsky step for larger overpotentials. Since the PtN₄ sites excel DSA in terms of activity and chlorine selectivity, we suggest the Cl intermediate as well as the reverse Volmer–Heyrovsky mechanism as the design criteria for the development of next-generation electrode materials beyond DSA.     

On a difference equation of the second order with an exponential coefficient

This paper is devoted to a generalization of some previous results, as we completely solve a linear homogeneous difference equation of the second order with an exponential coefficient.     

Divided-difference equation and three-term recurrence relations of some systems of bivariate q-orthogonal polynomials

Partial divided-difference equations and three-term recurrence relations satisfied by the bivariate Askey–Wilson and the bivariate q-Racah polynomials are computed in this work. By using limiting processes, partial divided (or q)-difference equations and three-term recurrence relations are also provided for each of the following families of orthogonal polynomials: the bivariate continuous dual q-Hahn, the bivariate Al-Salam-Chihara, the bivariate continuous q-Hahn, the bivariate q-Hahn, the bivariate dual q-Hahn, the bivariate q-Krawtchouk, the bivariate q-Meixner, and the bivariate q-Charlier polynomials.     

Recursion relations for the constrained multi-component KP hierarchy

In this paper, we define a new constrained multi-component KP(cMKP) hierarchy which contains the constrained KP(cKP) hierarchy as a special case. We derive the recursion operator of the constrained multi-component KP hierarchy. As a special example, we also give the recursion operator of the constrained two-component KP hierarchy.     

Similarity of L-fuzzy Relations Based on L-topologies Induced by L-fuzzy Rough Approximation Operators

This paper proposes similarity of L-fuzzy relations based on L-topologies induced by L-fuzzy rough approximation operators. First, the notion L-fuzzy rough set is generalized and the relationship between generalized L-fuzzy rough sets and L-topologies on an arbitrary universe is investigated. It shows that Alexandrov L-topologies can be induced by L-fuzzy relations without any preconditions. Second, the concept of similarity of L-fuzzy relations is introduced and variations of an L-fuzzy relation are investigated. Third, algebraic structures on similarity of L-fuzzy relations are obtained. Finally, we prove that the subset of the transitive L-fuzzy relations similar to a fixed L-fuzzy relation is a complete distributive lattice.     

Grey relational analysis for optimization of wear parameters and surface roughness on nano composite coating

The higher wear resistance of Ni based nano composite coatings makes them potential replacement in protecting the substrate materials. The role of surface roughness of the coating along with wear parameters on the specific wear rate, pin temperature, and COF are addressed in the present study. The use of hard nano Al₂O₃ particles found significant role in increasing the resistance to wear for Ni matrix coatings on Al6061 material. The resistance to dislocation offered by these nano Al₂O₃ particles and smear out of debris with plastic deformation indicated abrasive and adhesive nature of wear mechanism in combination. The optimization of wear parameters are carried out by surface response method based grey relation analysis. The normal load applied onto the pin has significant influence on the specific wear rate and temperature rise in the pin. The surface roughness of the coating has also found instrumental in the higher pin temperature and friction coefficient.     

Stability of Rotation Relations of Three Unitaries with the Flip Action in C*-Algebras*

The authors show that if Θ = (θ_jk) is a 3 × 3 totally irrational real skewsymmetric matrix, where θ_jk ∈ [0, 1) for j, k = 1, 2, 3, then for any ε > 0, there exists δ > 0 satisfying the following: For any unital C^*-algebra A with the cancellation property,strict comparison and nonempty tracial state space, any four unitaries u₁, u₂, u₃, w ∈ A such that (1) u_ku_j - e^{2πiθjk ujukk} < δ, wu_jw^-1 = u^-1_j, w² = 1_A for j, k = 1, 2, 3; (2)τ (aw) = 0 and τ ((u_ku_ju_k^*u_j^* )ⁿ ) = e^2πinθjk for all n ∈ N, all a ∈ C^*(u₁, u₂, u₃), j, k = 1, 2, 3 and all tracial states τ on A, where C^*(u₁, u₂, u₃) is the C^*-subalgebra generated by u₁, u₂ and u₃, there exists a 4-tuple of unitaries u₁, u₂, u₃, w in A such that u_ku_j = e^2πinθjk u_ku_j, w u_j w^-1 = u^-1 _j, w² = 1A and k u_j - u_jk < ε, k w - wk < ε for j, k = 1, 2, 3. The above conclusion is also called that the rotation relations of three unitaries with the flip action is stable under the above conditions.     

ELASTIC－PLASTIC CONSTITUTIVE MODELS BASED ON THE MULTIPLICATION PROCESSES OF DEFORMED GRAINS

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Quick assessment methodology for reliability of solder joints in ball grid array (BGA) assembly—Part I: Creep constitutive relation and fatigue model

In this study, a new unified creep constitutive relation and a modified energy-based fatigue model have been established respectively to describe the creep flow and predict the fatigue life of Sn−Pb solders. It is found that the relation successfully elucidates the creep mechanism related to current constitutive relations. The model can be used to describe the temperature and frequency dependent low cycle fatigue behavior of the solder. The relation and the model are further employed in part II to develop the numerical simulation approach for the long-term reliability assessment of the plastic ball grid array (BGA) assembly. The project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (59705008)