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Compact circularly polarized dual band antenna with modified patch for ISM and V2X communication systems
Abstract This paper introduces a novel design and development of a compact circularly polarized antenna operating at two distinct frequency bands, 2.5 GHz and 6 GHz. The innovation lies in using a modified circular patch and a uniquely designed feeding element, which optimize circular polarization performance while maintaining a low-profile form factor. Fabricated on an FR4 substrate with an overall thickness of 1.6 mm and dimensions of 62 mm × 62 mm × 1.6 mm, corresponding to approximately 0.5167λ × 0.5167λ × 0.0133λ at 2.5 GHz, the antenna achieves a compact configuration well-suited for space-constrained applications. Extensive simulations and measurements show close agreement, with axial ratios below 3 dB across both operational bands, ensuring effective circular polarization. The antenna achieves peak gains of 1.8 dBi at 2.5 GHz and 3.8 dBi at 6 GHz, highlighting its ability to combine compactness, dual-band functionality, and strong radiation characteristics. This proposed design provides a groundbreaking solution for Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) and Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication systems, addressing the increasing demand for efficient, dual-band, and space-saving wireless communication solutions.
Agricultural fertilization significantly enhances amplitude of land-atmosphere CO2 exchange
Early-life environmental enrichment promotes positive animal welfare for juvenile Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) in aquaculture research
Abstract Early life experiences have long-lasting effects on behaviour and physiology, influencing development of adaptive natural behaviours. Enriching farmed environments encourages expression of natural behaviours in captive fish, promoting positive animal welfare, important for conducting valid and reproducible research and informing better management practices. Using juvenile Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar), we tested whether provision of environmental enrichment in early life improves welfare. Welfare indicators were measured comparing enriched to non-enriched tanks. Morphological (fin damage and body condition), physiological (plasma cortisol) and behavioural traits (activity, group cohesion, and neophobia) were recorded. Molecular expression of brain mRNA transcripts related to stress response, neuroplasticity and serotonergic system was analysed. Environmental enrichment did not affect morphological welfare indicators, activity, or cortisol. Enriched fish were more cohesive than non-enriched fish, less neophobic, with higher serotonergic turnover, suggesting enrichment mitigates against stress, promoting positive emotional states. Genes related to neuronal development and activity (bdnf and ndf1), cellular stress (hsp90 and hsp70), and serotonin synthesis (tph2) increased in enriched fish following stress, enhancing cognitive function. Our findings suggest early life environmental enrichment is advantageous for positive animal welfare by improving emotional states in captive environments, ensuring animals are free of negative experiences and able to access positive ones.
iPSCs and iPSC-derived cells as a model of human genetic and epigenetic variation
Perfluoroalkylated benzoic acid-based phase-selective supramolecular self-assembly system for dye removal
GMRSP encoded by lncRNA H19 regulates metabolic reprogramming and alleviates aortic dissection
Analysis of cervical bone mineral density in children and adolescents using cone beam computed tomography combined with liquid phantoms
Realizing four-electron conversion chemistry for all-solid-state Li||I2 batteries at room temperature
Abstract Rechargeable Li||I2 batteries based on liquid organic electrolytes suffer from pronounced polyiodides shuttling and safety concerns, which can be potentially tackled by the use of solid-state electrolytes. However, current all-solid-state Li||I2 batteries only demonstrate limited capacity based on a two-electron I−/I2 polyiodides chemistry at elevated temperatures, preventing them from rivaling state-of-the-art lithium-ion batteries. Herein, we report a fast, stable and high-capacity four-electron solid-conversion I−/I2/I+ chemistry in all-solid-state Li||I2 batteries at room temperature. Through the strategic use of a highly conductive, chlorine-rich solid electrolyte Li4.2InCl7.2 as the catholyte, we effectively activate the I2/I+ redox couple. This activation is achieved through a robust I-Cl interhalogen interaction between I2 and the catholyte, facilitated by an interface-mediated heterogeneous oxidation mechanism. Moreover, apart from serving as Li-ion conduction pathway, the Li4.2InCl7.2 catholyte is demonstrated to show a reversible redox behavior and contribute to the electrode capacity without compromising its conductivity. Based on the I−/I2/I+ four-electron chemistry, the as-designed all-solid-state Li||I2 batteries deliver a high specific capacity of 449 mAh g-1 at 44 mA g-1 based on I2 mass and an impressive cycling stability over 600 cycles with a capacity retention of 91% at 440 mA g-1 and at 25 °C.