Nanjing University of Science and Technology

About: Nanjing University of Science and Technology is a education organization based out in Nanjing, China. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Control theory & Catalysis. The organization has 31581 authors who have published 36390 publications receiving 525474 citations. The organization is also known as: Nánjīng Lǐgōng Dàxué & Nánlǐgōng.

Fuzzy-Model-Based Nonfragile Control for Nonlinear Singularly Perturbed Systems With Semi-Markov Jump Parameters

Abstract: This paper is concerned with the fuzzy-model-based nonfragile control problem for discrete-time nonlinear singularly perturbed systems with stochastic jumping parameters. The stochastic parameters are generated from the semi-Markov process. The memory property of the transition probabilities among subsystems is fully considered in the investigated systems. Consequently, the restriction that the transition probabilities are memoryless in widely used discrete-time Markov jump model can be removed. Based on the T-S fuzzy model approach and semi-Markov kernel concept, several criteria ensuring $\delta$ -error mean square stability of the underlying closed-loop system are established. With the help of those criteria, the designed procedures which could well deal with the fragility problem in the implementation of the proposed fuzzy-model-based controller are presented. A technique is developed to estimate the permissible maximum value of singularly perturbed parameter for discrete-time nonlinear semi-Markov jump singularly perturbed systems. Finally, the validity of the established theoretical results is illustrated by a numerical example and a modified tunnel diode circuit model.

Recent advances in lignin valorization with bacterial cultures: microorganisms, metabolic pathways, and bio-products

Abstract: Lignin is the most abundant aromatic substrate on Earth and its valorization technologies are still under developed. Depolymerization and fragmentation are the predominant preparatory strategies for valorization of lignin to chemicals and fuels. However, due to the structural heterogeneity of lignin, depolymerization and fragmentation typically result in diverse product species, which require extensive separation and purification procedures to obtain target products. For lignin valorization, bacterial-based systems have attracted increasing attention because of their diverse metabolisms, which can be used to funnel multiple lignin-based compounds into specific target products. Here, recent advances in lignin valorization using bacteria are critically reviewed, including lignin-degrading bacteria that are able to degrade lignin and use lignin-associated aromatics, various associated metabolic pathways, and application of bacterial cultures for lignin valorization. This review will provide insight into the recent breakthroughs and future trends of lignin valorization based on bacterial systems.