Xiaobing Cai¹

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.30, No.4, pp. 1-1, 2024, DOI:10.32604/icces.2024.012376

Abstract Acoustic and Electromagnetic Metamaterials/Metasurface have demonstrated various fascinating functionalities in wave manipulation. However, further employment of the manipulated wave for controlling the movement of discrete particle matter is not so widely investigated. Particle matter, also known as granular matter, granular material etc, is the most common form of matter in nature, and so the effective control of granular matter is closely related to engineering and daily life. The use of sound waves and electromagnetic waves to manipulate the granular matter has been widely used in printing, environmental protection, pharmaceuticals and many other fields. However, in… More >

Leilei Wang¹, Li Chen², Haihang Cui², Xu Zheng^1,*

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.30, No.2, pp. 1-2, 2024, DOI:10.32604/icces.2024.011434

Abstract The emerging technique of artificial micro/nano-motors [1] provides a vivid example of the idea using tiny machines to finish jobs in microscopic world. Among many micro/nano-motors, microbubble driven micromotor is a unique type that can reach the highest propulsion speed [2, 3], owing to the high surface energy of the bubble and the focused hydrodynamic jet during bubble collapse that can significantly enhance micromotor’s propulsion. Recent progress has demonstrated that the microbubble itself can implement new functions for the micromotor based on bubble dynamics and induced hydrodynamic flow, rather than merely providing energy. For instance,… More >

Ali Asghar^1,#, Amna Shifa^2,#, Mamoona Naveed Asghar^2,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.80, No.3, pp. 3591-3635, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.054654 - 12 September 2024

Abstract Videos represent the most prevailing form of digital media for communication, information dissemination, and monitoring. However, their widespread use has increased the risks of unauthorised access and manipulation, posing significant challenges. In response, various protection approaches have been developed to secure, authenticate, and ensure the integrity of digital videos. This study provides a comprehensive survey of the challenges associated with maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of video content, and examining how it can be manipulated. It then investigates current developments in the field of video security by exploring two critical research questions. First, it… More >

Zhiwei Lin¹, Hui Wang^1,*, Tianding Chen¹, Yingtao Jiang², Jianmei Jiang³, Yingpin Chen¹

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.139, No.2, pp. 1357-1379, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.045990 - 29 January 2024

Abstract In the domain of autonomous industrial manipulators, precise positioning and appropriate posture selection in path planning are pivotal for tasks involving obstacle avoidance, such as handling, heat sealing, and stacking. While Multi-Degree-of-Freedom (MDOF) manipulators offer kinematic redundancy, aiding in the derivation of optimal inverse kinematic solutions to meet position and posture requisites, their path planning entails intricate multi-objective optimization, encompassing path, posture, and joint motion optimization. Achieving satisfactory results in practical scenarios remains challenging. In response, this study introduces a novel Reverse Path Planning (RPP) methodology tailored for industrial manipulators. The approach commences by conceptualizing… More > Graphic Abstract

Yahui Xue^1,*

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.27, No.2, pp. 1-1, 2023, DOI:10.32604/icces.2023.09724

Abstract Ion dynamics and precise control in nanochannels play key roles in biological systems, energy conversation, and environmental engineering. However, the mechanics behaviors of ions and their manipulation mechanism under extreme confinement remain largely unexplored. Biological ion channels acting as life’s transistors can gate simultaneously fast and selective ion transport through atomic-scale filters to maintain vital life functions. This biological inspiration motivates the quest for artificial structures with simultaneous functions of ion selectivity, fast transport and electrical gating at the atomic scale. Here, we experimentally investigate the ion dynamics and electrical manipulation in graphene channels of… More >

Haoyi Cheng¹, Jingwen Guo¹, Wenjing Ye^1.*, Xin Zhang¹

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.26, No.2, pp. 1-1, 2023, DOI:10.32604/icces.2023.09237

Abstract With their thin thicknesses and unprecedent wave manipulation capabilities, acoustic metasurfaces have a great potential to be applied in a wide range of applications. Most existing metasurfaces are passive devices. Although passive devices are easy to implement and consume no energy, one major shortcoming of passive devices is their fixed and limited functionality, which greatly limits their application scope. To increase the functionalities of a metasurface and yet still maintain its passivity, we propose to use the wave frequency as a tuning freedom to realize multiple functionalities in one single passive device. Specifically, the passive More >

Xin Yan^1,*, Yu Chen¹

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.25, No.4, pp. 1-1, 2023, DOI:10.32604/icces.2023.09330

Abstract As a novel type of transition metal-based 2D materials, the most popular MXene (Ti₃C₂T_x，where T is a surface termination, typically O, OH, and/or F) has been endowed amazing prospects in versatile fields, including energy storage, electromagnetic interference shielding, electronics and photon-detectors. At the same time, the inevitable oxidation structure observed in experiment also affect the property of MXene. With the help of the surface termination and surface oxidation, MXene showed diversity magnetic, electronic and optical behavior. However, our knowledge about the fundamental thermal and mechanical properties of MXene is limited, especially regarding the effect of surface… More >

Changyao Chen¹, Jialei Song^1,*, Ling Yin¹, Yizhe Li², Zheng Yuan², Yuhan Li³

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.25, No.1, pp. 1-1, 2023, DOI:10.32604/icces.2023.09859

Abstract Bird can switch between high maneuverability and high stability due to its ability to substantially morph wings and tail. Tail as an auxiliary lift surface, plays an important role on lift and drag production and also significantly affects the longitudinal stability. In this study, we reconstruct a high-fidelity barn owl model using the point cloud of its surface obtained from high-speed photogrammetry, and simulate the fluid dynamics using a commercial software. By virtually manipulating the tail to a series of postures, we analyze the aerodynamics and static stability for each tail posture, investigating the strategy More >

Zhipeng Bin¹, Huihuang Zhao^1,2,*, Xiaoman Liang^1,2, Wenli Chen¹

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.37, No.1, pp. 971-983, 2023, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2023.037270 - 29 April 2023

Abstract The main challenges in face swapping are the preservation and adaptive superimposition of attributes of two images. In this study, the Face Swapping Attention Network (FSA-Net) is proposed to generate photorealistic face swapping. The existing face-swapping methods ignore the blending attributes or mismatch the facial keypoint (cheek, mouth, eye, nose, etc.), which causes artifacts and makes the generated face silhouette non-realistic. To address this problem, a novel reinforced multi-aware attention module, referred to as RMAA, is proposed for handling facial fusion and expression occlusion flaws. The framework includes two stages. In the first stage, a More >

Savaş Takan^1,*, Duygu Ergün^2,*, Gökmen Katipoğlu³

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.75, No.3, pp. 6059-6082, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.039505 - 29 April 2023

Abstract As digital data circulation increases, information pollution and manipulation in journalism have become more prevalent. In this study, a new digital journalism model is designed to contribute to the solution of the main current problems, such as information pollution, manipulation, and accountability in digital journalism. The model uses blockchain technology due to its transparency, immutability, and traceability. However, it is tough to provide the mechanisms necessary for journalism, such as updating one piece of information, instantly updating all other information affected by the updated information, establishing logical relationships between news, making quick comparisons, sorting and… More >