Bilayer transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) belong to a class of materials with two unique features, the coupled spin-valley-layer degrees of freedom and the crystal structure that is globally ...centrosymmetric but locally noncentrosymmetric. In this Letter, we will show that the combination of these two features can lead to a rich phase diagram for unconventional superconductivity, including intralayer and interlayer singlet pairings and interlayer triplet pairings, in bilayer superconducting TMDs. In particular, we predict that the inhomogeneous Fulde-Ferrell-Larkin-Ovchinnikov state can exist in bilayer TMDs under an in-plane magnetic field. We also discuss the experimental relevance of our results and possible experimental signatures.
Finding new physical responses that signal topological quantum phase transitions is of both theoretical and experimental importance. Here, we demonstrate that the piezoelectric response can change ...discontinuously across a topological quantum phase transition in two-dimensional time-reversal invariant systems with spin-orbit coupling, thus serving as a direct probe of the transition. We study all gap closing cases for all 7 plane groups that allow non-vanishing piezoelectricity, and find that any gap closing with 1 fine-tuning parameter between two gapped states changes either the Z
invariant or the locally stable valley Chern number. The jump of the piezoelectric response is found to exist for all these transitions, and we propose the HgTe/CdTe quantum well and BaMnSb
as two potential experimental platforms. Our work provides a general theoretical framework to classify topological quantum phase transitions, and reveals their ubiquitous relation to the piezoelectric response.
Time-series data is widely adopted in condition monitoring and fault diagnosis of wind turbines as well as other energy systems, where long-term dependency is essential to form the classifiable ...features. To address the issues that the traditional approaches either rely on expert knowledge and handcrafted features or do not fully model long-term dependencies hidden in time-domain signals, this work presents a novel fault diagnosis framework based on an end-to-end Long Short-term Memory (LSTM) model, to learn features directly from multivariate time-series data and capture long-term dependencies through recurrent behaviour and gates mechanism of LSTM. Experimental results on two wind turbine datasets show that our method is able to do fault classification effectively from raw time-series signals collected by single or multiple sensors and outperforms state-of-art approaches. Furthermore, the robustness of the proposed framework is validated through the experiments on small dataset with limited data.
•An end-to-end Long Short-term Memory (LSTM) model for fault diagnosis of wind turbine.•Features directly learnt from multivariate time-series with no need of handcrafted ones.•LSTM captures long-term dependencies through recurrent behaviour and gates mechanism.•The proposed method outperforms state-of-the-art methods on two wind turbine datasets.•The robustness is validated through experiments on small dataset with limited data.
This paper presents a speed estimation scheme by combining a second-order sliding-mode observer (SMO) with the model reference adaptive system (MRAS) in the sensorless-vector-controlled linear ...induction motor (LIM) drives for medium-low speed maglev applications. A state space-vector model of the LIM considering the dynamic end effects is rearranged in order to be represented by the form of the super-twisting algorithm (STA). Then, an STA-SMO-based stator current observer of the LIM with Popov's hyperstability theory is designed, which is used to replace the reference model of the MRAS-based scheme. Correspondingly, the actual stator current model is regarded as the adaptive model of the MRAS for speed estimation. Meanwhile, because the variation of stator resistance associated with stator temperature may lead to a large estimated error and even system instability, a parallel stator resistance on-line identification scheme is adopted in the proposed speed estimation scheme to reduce the speed error and improve the stability of the sensorless control system. Compared to the speed estimation schemes based on the Luerberger observer with MRAS and the single-manifold SMO, the proposed speed estimation scheme exhibits better estimated performance. The effectiveness and feasibility of the proposed speed estimation scheme have been verified by simulation and hardware-in-the-loop tests.
This paper presents a model-based open-circuit fault diagnosis approach for single-phase three-level neutral-point-clamped (3LNPC) converters in electric railway application. The diagnosis algorithm, ...which only requires the signals existing in the control system, not only detects open-circuit faults but also identifies the faulty device among the transistors and clamping diodes. The mixed logical dynamic (MLD) model of the converter is built to estimate the grid current. The residual generated from the measured current subtracting the estimated one is analyzed under different open-circuit faults. According to the characteristics of the residual changing rate, the proposed approach allows fault localization. The proposed method is effective both in traction and regenerative braking operation and has fast diagnosis speed. Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) experiments are carried out to verify the effectiveness of the proposed fault diagnosis algorithm.
Colloquium : Quantum anomalous Hall effect Chang, Cui-Zu; Liu, Chao-Xing; MacDonald, Allan H.
Reviews of modern physics,
01/2023, Letnik:
95, Številka:
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The quantum Hall (QH) effect, quantized Hall resistance combined with zero longitudinal resistance, is the characteristic experimental fingerprint of Chern insulators-topologically nontrivial states ...of two-dimensional matter with broken time-reversal symmetry. In Chern insulators, nontrivial bulk band topology is expressed by chiral states that carry current along sample edges without dissipation. The quantum anomalous Hall (QAH) effect refers to QH effects that occur in the absence of external magnetic fields due to spontaneously broken time-reversal symmetry. The QAH effect has now been realized in four different classes of two-dimensional materials: (i) thin films of magnetically (Cr- and/or V-) doped topological insulators in the ( Bi , Sb ) 2 Te 3 family, (ii) thin films of the intrinsic magnetic topological insulator MnBi 2 Te 4 , (iii) moiré materials formed from graphene, and (iv) moiré materials formed from transition-metal dichalcogenides. In this Colloquium, the physical mechanisms responsible for each class of QAH insulator are reviewed, with both differences and commonalities highlighted, and potential applications of the QAH effect are commented upon.
Conspectus Oxidative cross-coupling reactions between two nucleophiles are a powerful synthetic strategy to synthesize various kinds of functional molecules. Along with the development of ...transition-metal-catalyzed oxidative cross-coupling reactions, chemists are applying more and more first-row transition metal salts (Fe, Co, etc.) as catalysts. Since first-row transition metals often can go through multiple chemical valence changes, those oxidative cross-couplings can involve single electron transfer processes. In the meantime, chemists have developed diverse mechanistic hypotheses of these types of reactions. However, none of these hypotheses have led to conclusive reaction pathways until now. From studying both our own work and that of others in this field, we believe that radical oxidative cross-coupling reactions can be classified into four models based on the final bond formations. In this Account, we categorize and summarize these models. In model I, one of the starting nucleophiles initially loses one electron to generate its corresponding radical under oxidative conditions. Then, bond formations between this radical and another nucleophile create a new radical, Nu1–Nu2•, followed by a further radical oxidation step to generate the cross-coupling product. The radical oxidative alkenylation with olefin, radical oxidative arylative-annulation, and radical oxidative amidation are examples of this model. In model II, one of the starting nucleophiles loses its two electrons via two steps of single-electron-transfer to generate an electrophilic intermediate, followed by a direct bond formation with the other nucleophile. For example, the oxidative C–O coupling of benzylic sp3 C–H bonds with carboxylic acids and oxidative C–N coupling of aldehydes with amides are members of this model group. For model III, both nucleophiles are oxidized to their corresponding radicals. Then, the radicals combine to form the final coupling product. The dioxygen-involved radical oxidative cross-couplings between sulfinic acids and olefins or alkynes belong to this bond formation model. Lastly, in model IV, one nucleophile loses two electrons to generate an electrophilic intermediate, while the other nucleophile loses one electron to generate a radical. Then, a bond forms between the cation and the radical to generate a cationic radical, followed by a one-electron reduction to afford the final coupling product. The oxidative coupling between arylboronic acids and simple ethers was classified in this model. At the current stage, there are only a few examples presented for models III and IV, but they represent two types of potentially important transformations. More and more examples of these two models will be developed in the future.
Direct olefinic C-H functionalization represents the ideal way of introducing an alkenyl group into organic molecules. A well-known process is the Heck reaction, which involves alkene insertion and ...β-hydride elimination in the presence of a transition metal. However, the traditional Heck reaction mainly deals with the alkenylation of aryl or vinyl electrophiles. Recent developments have revealed that alkenylation can also be achieved through radical addition to alkenes and following single-electron-transfer (SET) oxidation/elimination. The radical alkenylation pathway allows alkenylation with a variety of carbon-centered radicals and even heteroatom-centered radicals. This tutorial review gives an overview of recent advances in this emerging field.
This tutorial review provides a comprehensive overview of olefinic C-H functionalization through radical addition and following SET oxidation/elimination.
Abstract
Weyl semimetals exhibit unusual surface states and anomalous transport phenomena. It is hard to manipulate the band structure topology of specific Weyl materials. Topological transport ...phenomena usually appear at very low temperatures, which sets challenges for applications. In this work, we demonstrate the band topology modification via a weak magnetic field in a ferromagnetic Weyl semimetal candidate, Co
2
MnAl, at room temperature. We observe a tunable, giant anomalous Hall effect (AHE) induced by the transition involving Weyl points and nodal rings. The AHE conductivity is as large as that of a 3D quantum AHE, with the Hall angle (
Θ
H
) reaching a record value (
$$\tan {\Theta }^{H}=0.21$$
tan
Θ
H
=
0.21
) at the room temperature among magnetic conductors. Furthermore, we propose a material recipe to generate large AHE by gaping nodal rings without requiring Weyl points. Our work reveals an intrinsically magnetic platform to explore the interplay between magnetic dynamics and topological physics for developing spintronic devices.
Lignin is the only sustainable aromatic resource in nature, its utilization has attracted much attention worldwide. Oxidation is one of the promising strategies that can convert lignin to a range of ...value-added platform chemicals. Lignin oxidation is generally carried out in a liquid phase with employed catalytic systems and oxidants, and this process is largely influenced by operation conditions, catalyst types, presence of oxidant, and solvent species. The inter-unit linkages in lignin can be selectively oxidized with the assistance of designed catalytic systems, facilitating the formation of aromatics (phenolic aldehydes, ketones, and acids), benzoquinones, and aliphatic (di)carboxylic acids. This work aims to provide a comprehensive review on traditional and advanced lignin oxidation concerning various catalytic systems for different terminal products. Deficiency in current lignin oxidation is also mentioned which indicates the direction of further lignin oxidative valorization.
•Innovative presentation on traditional lignin oxidation including bleaching, structural identification and wet air oxidation.•Comprehensive review on advanced lignin oxidation for platform chemicals based on different catalytic oxidation mechanisms.•State-of-the-art discussion on selective oxidation of α-OH and further conversion of oxidized lignin.
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