Robust Cooperative Fault-Tolerant Control for Uncertain Multi-Agent Systems Subject to Actuator Faults.

This article investigates the robust cooperative fault-tolerant control problem of multi-agent systems subject to mismatched uncertainties and actuator faults. During the design process of the intermediate variable estimator, there is no need to satisfy fault estimation matching conditions, and this overcomes a crucial constraint of traditional observers and estimators. The feedback term of the designed estimator contains the centralized estimation errors and the distributed estimation errors of the agent, and this further improves the design freedom of the proposed estimator.

Predictive Model for the Diagnosis of Benign/Malignant Complex Cystic and Solid Breast Nodules.

Purpose: To develop an ultrasound predictive model to differentiate between benign and malignant complex cystic and solid nodules (C-SNs).

Methods: A total of 211 patients with complex C-SNs rated as American College of Radiology Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (ACR BI-RADS) category 4 or 5 on the ultrasound reports were included in the study, from June 2018-2021. Multivariate stepwise logistic regression analysis was used to establish a predictive model, based on clinical and ultrasound features.

Efficient Ultrasonic-assisted Aqueous Enzymatic Method for Pecan Nut Kernel Oil Extraction with Quality Analysis.

In this study, the recovery of pecan nut kernel oil (PNKO) obtained by mechanical pressing (MP) was compared with that obtained by ultrasonic-assisted aqueous enzymatic extraction (UAAEE). At the same time, contents of substances with proven bioactivity, fatty acid compositions, physicochemical properties and antioxidant activities of PNKO were also assessed. Obviously, the oil yield obtained by UAAEE (71.

Development of a polyacrylamide/chitosan composite hydrogel conduit containing synergistic cues of elasticity and topographies for promoting peripheral nerve regeneration.

Substrate elasticity and topographical guidance are crucial factors for regulating tissue regeneration, but the synergistic effects of both cues on peripheral nerve regeneration are still unclear. In this paper, polyacrylamide/chitosan (PAM/CS) composite hydrogels with synergistic characteristics of elasticity and morphology were prepared using free-radical polymerization and micro-molding. The physicochemical properties of hydrogels were characterized, and the effect on peripheral nerve regeneration was systematically evaluated and experiments, respectively.

A narrative review of cortical visual prosthesis systems: the latest progress and significance of nanotechnology for the future.

Background And Objective: We sought to review the latest developments in cortical visual prosthesis (CVP) systems and the significance of nanotechnology for the future. Over the past century, CVP systems have been researched and developed, resulting in various unique surgical and mechanical techniques. Research findings indicate that partial vision recovery is possible, with improvements in coarse target functions and performance in routine activities.

Preparation and Biocompatibility Study of Contrast-Enhanced Hernia Mesh Material.

Background: Meshes play a crucial role in hernia repair. However, the displacement of mesh inevitably leads to various associated complications. This process is difficult to be traced by conventional imaging means.

Insights into the transport of pristine and photoaged graphene oxide-hematite nanohybrids in saturated porous media: Impacts of XDLVO interactions and surface roughness.

The transport behaviors of nanomaterials, in especial multifunctional nanohybrids have not been well disclosed until now. In this study, environmentally relevant conditions, including cation types, ionic strength and pH, were selected to investigate the transport and retention of graphene oxide-hematite (GO-FeO) nanohybrids and a photoaged product in saturated sandy columns. Results show that more hybridization of hematite led to decreased negative surface charge, while increased particle size and hydrophobicity of the nanohybrids, which depressed their transport according to extented Derjaguin-Landau-Verwey-Overbeek (XDLVO) theory.