Stability and dissipativity theory for discrete-time nonnegative and compartmental dynamical systems

Non-negative and compartmental dynamical systems are derived from mass and energy balance considerations that involve dynamic states whose values are non-negative. These models are widespread in engineering, biomedicine and ecology. In this paper we develop several results on stability, dissipativity and stability of feedback interconnections of discrete-time linear and non-linear non-negative dynamical systems. Specifically, using linear Lyapunov functions we first develop necessary and sufficient conditions for Lyapunov stability and asymptotic stability for non-negative systems. In addition, using linear and nonlinear storage functions with linear supply rates we develop new notions of dissipativity theory for non-negative dynamical systems. Finally, these results are used to develop general stability criteria for feedback interconnections of non-negative dynamical systems.