A new complex neuro-fuzzy self-learning approach to the problem of function approximation is proposed, where complex fuzzy sets are used to design a complex neuro-fuzzy system as the function approximator. Particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm and recursive least square estimator (RLSE) algorithm are used in hybrid way to adjust the free parameters of the proposed complex neuro-fuzzy syst...

Carbon nanofibers modified graphite fibers (CNFs/GF) composite electrode was prepared for anode in high substrate concentration microbial fuel cells. Electrochemical tests showed that the CNFs/GF anode generated a peak current density of 2.42 mA cm(-2) at a low acetate concentration of 20 mM, which was 54% higher than that from bare GF. Increase of the acetate concentration to 80 mM, in which t...

Co oxides are known to be active and stable alternative anode electrocatalysts possessing the potential to replace the best performing but most expensive Ir and Ru oxides in alkaline water electrolysis. Of late, Co oxides loaded on various carbon supports have been reported as a way to outperform Ir or Ru catalysts by improving the utilization efficiency. In this study, we introduce Co and Fe n...

We report that the addition of a small amount of cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) into an aqueous dispersion of colloidal particles suppresses the coffee-ring effect when the dispersion dries on a solid substrate, as revealed by the computational analysis of experimental time-series images and by particle image velocimetry. The addition of CNFs is much more effective than the increase of colloidal p...

We report a simple two-step procedure that uses anthracene, a cheap polyaromatic hydrocarbon with low melting point, as a molecular precursor to produce carbon nanoforms (CNFs). First, we describe the chemical synthesis of graphite from the fusion of anthracene rings at relatively low temperature (520 °C) followed by cyclodehydrogenation. Next, we extend this protocol to the synthesis of CNFs b...

In this study, the adsorption of 1-chloro-4-nitrobenzene (1C4NB) on carbon nanofibers (CNFs), was investigated in a batch system. The combined effects of operating parameters such as contact time, pH, initial 1C4NB concentration, and CNFs dosage on the adsorption of 1C4NB byCNFs were analyzed using response surface methodology (RSM). The analysis of variance results confirmed that there was sig...

Using acetylene as carbon source, ammonia as nitrogen source, and Na2CO3 powder as catalyst, we synthesized nitrogen-doped carbon nanofibers (N-CNFs) and carbon nanocoils (N-CNCs) selectively at 450°C and 500°C, respectively. The water-soluble Na2CO3 is removed through simple washing with water and the nitrogen-doped carbon nanomaterials can be collected in high purity. The approach is simple, ...

Due to their high aspect ratios, nanoscale tip radii, high chemical stability and high mechanical strength, carbon nanotubes (CNTs [1]) and carbon nanofibers (CNFs) are thought to be an ideal probe for scanning probe microscopes (SPMs). Thus, much effort has been devoted to fabricate CNTor CNF-based SPM probes since the discovery of CNTs [2]. Nevertheless, the batch fabrication of CNTor CNF-tip...

We present CNFS, an algorithm for efficient and robust query processing for mobile wireless sensor networks. CNFS is a walk–based algorithm that is biased to visit nodes close to the source first. This bias is accomplished by collecting topology information about the network as the search progresses. This information is also used to tolerate changes in the network topology caused by node mobili...

Carbon nanofibers, CNFs, due to their superior strength, conductivity, flexibility, and durability have great potential as a material resource but still have limited use due to the cost intensive complexities of their synthesis. Herein, we report the high-yield and scalable electrolytic conversion of atmospheric CO2 dissolved in molten carbonates into CNFs. It is demonstrated that the conversio...