Three—layer back—propagation neural networks were used for processing the information provided by the ultraviolet spectra of five—component mixtures, affecting the simultaneous determination of the components with ...Three—layer back—propagation neural networks were used for processing the information provided by the ultraviolet spectra of five—component mixtures, affecting the simultaneous determination of the components with satisfactory results.展开更多
Multi-component mixtures were prepared to simulate a bed of walnut shells undergoing pyrolysis in acold fluidized bed.Four mixtures with different ratios of walnut shell,semi-chars,and clean char were used.Batch elutr...Multi-component mixtures were prepared to simulate a bed of walnut shells undergoing pyrolysis in acold fluidized bed.Four mixtures with different ratios of walnut shell,semi-chars,and clean char were used.Batch elutriation experiments using these mixtures were performed in a transparent fluidized bed to allow direct observation of the flow patterns and particle composition.The results indicated that the bubble wake rather than bubble nose was primarily responsible for particle entrainment at higher gas velocities,and that coarser particles would be“transformed”into elutriable particles.Dimensionless gas velocities ranged from 0.2 to 1.0 and an exponential decrease in particle concentration with respect to bed height was observed.The transport disengagement height(TDH)gradually increased with the gas velocity until the entire bed layer enters a pneumatic transport state.Notably,larger TDHs were required when the bed contained a larger fraction of light components.Two characteristic parameters were used to evaluate particle elutriation:the elutriation rate constant(K),and the residual volatile content of the elutriated particles(v′).These parameters were used to optimize operating gas velocity for the fluidized bed.展开更多
Pre-chamber ignition technology can address the issue of uneven in-cylinder mixture combustion in large-bore marine engines.The impact of various pre-chamber structures on the formation of the mixture and jet flames w...Pre-chamber ignition technology can address the issue of uneven in-cylinder mixture combustion in large-bore marine engines.The impact of various pre-chamber structures on the formation of the mixture and jet flames within the pre-chamber is explored.This study performed numerical simulations on a large-bore marine ammonia/hydrogen pre-chamber engine prototype,considering pre-chamber volume,throat diameter,the distance between the hydrogen injector and the spark plug,and the hydrogen injector angle.Compared with the original engine,when the pre-chamber volume is 73.4 ml,the throat diameter is 14 mm,the distance ratio is 0.92,and the hydrogen injector angle is 80°.Moreover,the peak pressure in the pre-chamber increased by 23.1%,and that in the main chamber increased by 46.3%.The results indicate that the performance of the original engine is greatly enhanced by altering its fuel and pre-chamber structure.展开更多
BACKGROUND Paternal perinatal depression(PPD)is closely associated with maternal mental health challenges,marital strain,and adverse child developmental outcomes.Despite its significant impact,PPD remains under-recogn...BACKGROUND Paternal perinatal depression(PPD)is closely associated with maternal mental health challenges,marital strain,and adverse child developmental outcomes.Despite its significant impact,PPD remains under-recognized in family-centered clinical practice.Concurrently,against the backdrop of rising rates of delayed marriage and China’s Maternity Incentive Policy,the proportion of women giving birth at an advanced maternal age is increasing.Nevertheless,research specifically examining PPD among spouses of older mothers remains critically scarce,both in China and globally.AIM To investigate PPD and its influencing factors in Chinese advanced maternal age families.METHODS This cross-sectional study included 358 participants;it was conducted among fathers of pregnant women of advanced maternal age at five hospitals in the Pearl River Delta region of China from September 2023 to June 2024.Data were collected via a general information questionnaire,the Social Support Rating Scale,and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale.Latent profile analysis and regression mixture models(RMMs)were adopted to analyze the latent PPD types and factors that influenced PPD.RESULTS The incidence of PPD was 16.48%,and three profiles were identified:Low-symptomatic(175 cases,48.89%),monophasic(140 cases,39.10%),and high-symptomatic(43 cases,12.01%).The RMM analysis revealed that first pregnancy,low income(<¥3000/month),part-time work,and a history of abnormal pregnancy were positively associated with the high-symptomatic type(P<0.05).Conversely,high subjective support and support utilization were negatively associated with the high-symptomatic type compared with the low-symptomatic type(P<0.05).Good couple relationships,high objective and subjective support,and high support utilization were negatively associated with monophasic disorder(P<0.05).CONCLUSION PPD incidence is high among Chinese fathers with advanced maternal age partners,and the characteristics of depression are varied.Healthcare practitioners should prioritize individuals with low levels of social support.展开更多
Multi-component mixture(MCM) is a complicated chemical system that contains a great deal of mixture rays with various mixture ratios, and each ray includes many mixtures with different concentration levels.Currently, ...Multi-component mixture(MCM) is a complicated chemical system that contains a great deal of mixture rays with various mixture ratios, and each ray includes many mixtures with different concentration levels.Currently, in combined toxicity field, almost all studies on MCM focus on the mixtures designed by the equivalenteffect concentration ratio(EECR) procedure. However, the EECR mixtures cannot represent the whole mixture system because the EECR mixtures are located on one mixture ray in concentration space formed by multiple components. In our view, some optimal experimental design such as the uniform design(UD) should be used to effectively select many representative mixture rays from the MCM system,instead of single EECR ray. The uniform design ray(UDray) integrating UD idea with fixed-ratio ray design can systematically and comprehensively measure the combined toxicity changes in the MCM system. This review introduces the operation method, construction of uniform table and corresponding usable table, and some cases of application of the UD-ray to help readers easily use UD-ray in their MCM toxicity assessment.展开更多
A mixture theory is developed for multi-component micropolar porous media with a combination of the hybrid mixture theory and the micropolar continuum theory. The system is modeled as multi-component micropolar elasti...A mixture theory is developed for multi-component micropolar porous media with a combination of the hybrid mixture theory and the micropolar continuum theory. The system is modeled as multi-component micropolar elastic solids saturated with multi- component micropolar viscous fluids. Balance equations are given through the mixture theory. Constitutive equations are developed based on the second law of thermodynamics and constitutive assumptions. Taking account of compressibility of solid phases, the volume fraction of fluid as an independent state variable is introduced in the free energy function, and the dynamic compatibility condition is obtained to restrict the change of pressure difference on the solid-fluid interface. The constructed constitutive equations are used to close the field equations. The linear field equations are obtained using a linearization procedure, and the micropolar thermo-hydro-mechanical component transport model is established. This model can be applied to practical problems, such as contaminant, drug, and pesticide transport. When the proposed model is supposed to be porous media, and both fluid and solid are single-component, it will almost agree with Eringen＇s model.展开更多
The equation of state(EOS) for hard-sphere fluid derived from compressibility routes of Percus-Yevick theory(PYC) is extended. The two parameters are determined by fitting well-known virial coefficients of pure fluid....The equation of state(EOS) for hard-sphere fluid derived from compressibility routes of Percus-Yevick theory(PYC) is extended. The two parameters are determined by fitting well-known virial coefficients of pure fluid.The extended cubic EOS can be directly extended to multi-component mixtures, merely demanding the EOS of mixtures also is cubic and combining two physical conditions for the radial distribution functions at contact(RDFC) of mixtures.The calculated virial coefficients of pure fluid and predicted compressibility factors and RDFC for both pure fluid and mixtures are excellent as compared with the simulation data. The values of RDFC for mixtures with extremely large size ratio 10 are far better than the BGHLL expressions in literature.展开更多
Catalytic destruction is an ascendant technology for the abatement of volatile organic compounds(VOCs)originating fromsolvent-based industrial processes.The varied composition tends to influence each VOC’s catalytic ...Catalytic destruction is an ascendant technology for the abatement of volatile organic compounds(VOCs)originating fromsolvent-based industrial processes.The varied composition tends to influence each VOC’s catalytic behavior in the reaction mixture.We investigated the catalytic destruction of multi-component VOCs including dichloromethane(DCM)and ethyl acetate(EA),as representatives from pharmaceutical waste gases,over co-supported HxPO_(4)-RuOx/CeO_(2) catalyst.A mutual inhibitory effect relating to concentrations because of competitive adsorption was verified in the binary VOCs oxidation and EA posed a more negative effect on DCM oxidation owing to EA’s superior adsorption capacity.Preferential adsorption of EA on acidic sites(HxPO_(4)/CeO_(2))promoted DCM activation on basic sites(O^(2−))and the dominating EA oxidation blocked DCM’s access to oxidation centers(RuOx/CeO_(2)),resulting in boosted monochloromethane yield and increased chlorine deposition for DCM oxidation.The impaired redox ability of Ru species owing to chlorine deposition in turn jeopardized deep oxidation of EA and its by-products,leading to increased gaseous by-products such as acetic acid originating fromEA pyrolysis.Notably,DCM at low concentration slightly promoted EA conversion at low temperatures with or without water,consistent with the enhanced EA adsorption in co-adsorption analyses.This was mainly due to that DCM impeded the shielding effect of hydrolysate deposition from rapid EA hydrolysis depending on the decreased acidity.Moreover,water benefited EA hydrolysis but decreased CO_(2) selectivity while the generated water derived from EA was likely to affect DCM transformation.This work may provide theoretical guidance for the promotion of applied catalysts toward industrial applications.展开更多
As the first gold mine discovered at the sea in China and the only coastal gold mine currently mined there,Sanshandao Gold Mine faces unique challenges.The mine's safety is under continual threat from its faulted ...As the first gold mine discovered at the sea in China and the only coastal gold mine currently mined there,Sanshandao Gold Mine faces unique challenges.The mine's safety is under continual threat from its faulted structure coupled with the overlying water.As the mining proceeds deeper,the risk of water inrush increases.The mine's maximum water yield reaches 15000 m3/day,which is attributable to water channels present in fault zones.Predominantly composed of soil–rock mixtures(SRM),these fault zones'seepage characteristics significantly impact water inrush risk.Consequently,investigating the seepage characteristics of SRM is of paramount importance.However,the existing literature mostly concentrates on a single stress state.Therefore,this study examined the characteristics of the permeability coefficient under three distinct stress states:osmotic,osmotic–uniaxial,and osmotic–triaxial pressure.The SRM samples utilized in this study were extracted from in situ fault zones and then reshaped in the laboratory.In addition,the micromechanical properties of the SRM samples were analyzed using computed tomography scanning.The findings reveal that the permeability coefficient is the highest under osmotic pressure and lowest under osmotic–triaxial pressure.The sensitivity coefficient shows a higher value when the rock block percentage ranges between 30%and 40%,but it falls below 1.0 when this percentage exceeds 50%under no confining pressure.Notably,rock block percentages of 40%and 60%represent the two peak points of the sensitivity coefficient under osmotic–triaxial pressure.However,SRM samples with a 40%rock block percentage consistently show the lowest permeability coefficient under all stress states.This study establishes that a power function can model the relationship between the permeability coefficient and osmotic pressure,while its relationship with axial pressure can be described using an exponential function.These insights are invaluable for developing water inrush prevention and control strategies in mining environments.展开更多
Understanding the mechanisms of gas transport and the resulting preferential pathways formation through bentonite-based barriers is essential for their performance evaluation.In this experimental study,gas migration w...Understanding the mechanisms of gas transport and the resulting preferential pathways formation through bentonite-based barriers is essential for their performance evaluation.In this experimental study,gas migration within a heterogenous mixture of MX80 bentonite pellets and powder with a ratio of 80/20 in dry mass was investigated.A novel X-ray transparent constant volume cell has been developed to assess the effect of gas pressure,material heterogeneities,and water vapor gas saturation on breakthrough pressure and gas pathways.The new cell allows to perform high-resolution X-ray computed micro-tomography(X-ray μCT)scans to track microstructural changes during different phases of saturation and gas injection.Experimental results showed that the gas breakthrough occurred when the pressure was raised to 3 MPa.This is slightly higher than the expected swelling pressure(2.9 MPa)of the bentonite sample.Each gas injection was followed by a long resaturation phase restoring material homogeneity at μCT resolution scale(16 mm).However,the elapsed time needed for gas to breakthrough at 3 MPa diminished at each subsequent injection test.X-ray μCT results also revealed the opening of the specimen/cell wall interface during gas passage.This opening expanded as the injection pressure increased.The gas flow along the interface was associated with the development of dilatant pathways inside the sample,although they did not reach the outlet surface.It was observed that the water vapor gas saturation had no effect on the breakthrough pressure.These findings enhance the understanding of the complex mechanisms underlying microstructural evolution and gas pathway development within the highly heterogeneous mixture.The experimental outcomes highlight the effectiveness of X-ray μCT to improve quality protocols for engineering design and safety assessments of engineered barriers.展开更多
In the realm of nonlinear integrable systems,the presence of decompositions facilitates the establishment of linear superposition solutions and the derivation of novel coupled systems exhibiting nonlinear integrabilit...In the realm of nonlinear integrable systems,the presence of decompositions facilitates the establishment of linear superposition solutions and the derivation of novel coupled systems exhibiting nonlinear integrability.By focusing on single-component decompositions within the potential BKP hierarchy,it has been observed that specific linear superpositions of decomposition solutions remain consistent with the underlying equations.Moreover,through the implementation of multi-component decompositions within the potential BKP hierarchy,successful endeavors have been undertaken to formulate linear superposition solutions and novel coupled Kd V-type systems that resist decoupling via alterations in dependent variables.展开更多
Multi-component transition group metal borides(MMB_(2))have become a research hotspot due to their new composition design concepts and superior properties compared with conventional ceramics.Most of the current method...Multi-component transition group metal borides(MMB_(2))have become a research hotspot due to their new composition design concepts and superior properties compared with conventional ceramics.Most of the current methods,however,are complicated and time-consuming,the mass production remains a chal-lenge.Herein,we proposed a new high-efficiency strategy for synthesis of MMB_(2)using molten aluminum as the medium for the first time.The prepared Al-containing multi-component borides(TiZrHfNbTa)B_(2)microcrystals had a homogeneous composition with a hexagonal AlB_(2)structure and ultra-high hardness value of∼35.3 GPa,which was much higher than data reported in the literature and the rule of mix-ture estimations.Furthermore,combined with the First-principles calculation results,we found that the Poisson’s ratio(v)values exhibit a clearly ascending trend from 0.17 at VEC=3.5 to 0.18 at VEC=3.4,then to 0.201 at VEC=3.2 with the increasing of Al content.This indicates that the intrinsic toughness of multi-component boride microcrystals is obviously enhanced by the trace-doped Al elements.Besides,the fabricated Al-containing multi-component boride microcrystals have superior oxidation activation en-ergy and structural stability.The enhanced oxidation resistance is mainly attributed to the formation of a protective Al2 O3 oxide layer and the lattice distortion,both of which lead to sluggish diffusion of O_(2).These findings propose a new unexplored avenue for the fabrication of MMB_(2)materials with supe-rior comprehensive performance including ultra-hardness and intrinsically improved thermo-mechanical properties.展开更多
[Objectives]To optimize the optimal extraction process of Qingdu Jianpi Mixture.[Methods]Taking water addition ratio,extraction time and extraction times as process investigation factors,psoralen content,astilbin cont...[Objectives]To optimize the optimal extraction process of Qingdu Jianpi Mixture.[Methods]Taking water addition ratio,extraction time and extraction times as process investigation factors,psoralen content,astilbin content and dry extract yield as evaluation indicators,the main influencing factors and level range of the extraction process of Qingdu Jianpi Mixture were determined on the basis of single factor test method,and the optimal weight coefficient was screened by AHP-entropy method mixed with weighting method.Combined with L_(9)(3^(4))orthogonal experiment,the best extraction process was obtained.At the same time,thin-layer chromatographic identification was used to identify Ficus simplicissima Lour.and Smilax glabra Roxb.in the medicinal liquid.[Results]The best extraction process:add 1:12 water to the prescription decoction pieces,extract under reflux for 2 times,1.5 h per time,and combine the filtrate to 250 mL.Thin layer chromatography analysis showed that the spots of Ficus simplicissima Lour.and Smilax glabra Roxb.in the medicinal solution were the same as those of reference substances at the corresponding positions,and the negative control had no interference.[Conclusions]The experimental method is reasonable and feasible,and the process is reliable,which can provide experimental reference for the subsequent application of in-hospital preparations and research and development of Qingdu Jianpi Mixture.展开更多
The upper bound on the model error will be decreased when the mean square error and the maximum distance deviation are sufficiently small in the uniform designs for mixture experiments and the design is more robust fo...The upper bound on the model error will be decreased when the mean square error and the maximum distance deviation are sufficiently small in the uniform designs for mixture experiments and the design is more robust for the model.However,the analytical expressions of MSED and MD are currently only available in the hypercube,but both types of deviations in other studies are just approximations.Although it can obtain good approximations in the low-dimensional case,the calculation will be more complicated for an experiment with more variables.Therefore,in this paper,an algorithm based on lattice point partitioning design is proposed to obtain the analytical expression of the MSED and MD in the region covered by the lattice points.Furthermore,the design’s optimality is considered and illustrated by examples under the same uniformity.展开更多
The Russian energy sector remains heavily reliant on thermal power plants,with gas generation accounting for approximately 66%of the installed capacity.However,the industry faces challenges such as depletion of reserv...The Russian energy sector remains heavily reliant on thermal power plants,with gas generation accounting for approximately 66%of the installed capacity.However,the industry faces challenges such as depletion of reserves,rising prices for hydrocarbons,and increasing concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.This study focuses on developing new scientific and technical solutions to increase the efficiency and environmental safety of combined cycle power units.The research involves structural and parametric optimization of trinary cycle power plants operating on a methane-hydrogen mixture,as well as the development and optimization of turbine and heat exchange equipment for low-temperature power plants.The results show that the transition to trinary CCGT(Combine Cycle Gas Turbine)units with deep utilization and the use of hydrogen fuel can significantly reduce specific CO_(2) emissions and increase energy efficiency up to 0.21%with also increases in capacity of turbine of approximately 17 MW.The aim of this research is to calculate the efficiency,cost effectiveness and environmental-friendly solution for power generation using mixture of hydrogen-methane as fuel in combine cycle power plant that includes ORC.Additionally,the efficiency of the organic Rankine Cycle(ORC)benefits from the increased moisture,with capacity improvements of 1–2 MW observed when the hydrogen proportion rises from 25%to 50%.Moreover,the potential for zero emissions,coupled with significant increases in power output and efficiency,underscores hydrogen’s role as a pivotal component in the future of energy production.展开更多
The hardening mechanism of multi-component carbide ceramic has been investigated in detail through a combination of experiments,first-principles calculations,and ab initio molecular dynamics(AIMD).Eight dense carbide ...The hardening mechanism of multi-component carbide ceramic has been investigated in detail through a combination of experiments,first-principles calculations,and ab initio molecular dynamics(AIMD).Eight dense carbide ceramics were prepared by spark plasma sintering.Compulsorily,all the multi-component carbide samples have similar carbon content,grain size,and uniform compositional distribution by optimizing the sintering process and adjusting the initial raw materials.Hence the interference of other factors on the hardness of multi-component carbide ceramics is minimized.The effects of changes in the elemental species on the lattice distortion,bond strength,bonding properties,and electronic structure of multi-component carbide ceramics were thoroughly analyzed.These results show that the hardening of multi-component carbide ceramic can be attributed to the coupling of solid solution strengthening caused by lattice distortion and covalent bond strengthening.Besides,the“host lattice”of multi-component carbide ceramics is defined based on the concept of supporting lattice.The present work is of great significance for a deeper understanding of the hardening mechanism of multi-component carbide ceramics and the design of superhard multi-component carbides.展开更多
Arsenic(As)and chromium(Cr)are two harmful toxicants as well as carcinogens which can coexist in polluted surface water and groundwater.This coexistence leads to mixture effects in animals including fish.Both of these...Arsenic(As)and chromium(Cr)are two harmful toxicants as well as carcinogens which can coexist in polluted surface water and groundwater.This coexistence leads to mixture effects in animals including fish.Both of these heavy metals are reported to manifest reactive oxygen species(ROS)mediated toxicity.Though individual neurotoxic effects have been reported,their mixture effects,its mechanism and cellular responses against oxidative stress and DNA damages remain unknown.The present study evaluated the individual and mixture effects of As and Cr at their environmentally relevant concentrations in zebrafish(Danio rerio)brain after 15,30 and 60 days of exposure.Nrf2,a transcription factor is involved in the expressional regulation of enzymes needed to maintain cellular redox homeostasis.This study reported the expressional pattern of Nrf2 and its associated xenobiotic metabolizing enzyme Nqo1 and other markers of oxidative stress such as ROS generation,reduced glutathione level,lipid peroxidation and catalase activity.Increased malondialdehyde(MDA)content,glutathione level,and catalase activity indicated oxidative stress in exposed groups.In addition,this study revealed expressional alterations of neurotoxicity marker(ache),DNA repair(ogg1,apex1,creb1,polb,mlh1,msh2 and msh6)and tumor suppressor(p53,brca2)genes.Results of ROS generation,MDA level,histopathological analysis,gene expression and immunofluorescence study confirmed that As and Cr did not show antagonistic effects in combination rather indicated additive effects which was dose-dependent but not always linear.展开更多
Direct recycling methods offer a non-destructive way to regenerate degraded cathode material.The materials to be recycled in the industry typically constitute a mixture of various cathode materials extracted from a wi...Direct recycling methods offer a non-destructive way to regenerate degraded cathode material.The materials to be recycled in the industry typically constitute a mixture of various cathode materials extracted from a wide variety of retired lithium-ion batteries.Bridging the gap,a direct recycling method using a low-temperature sintering process is reported.The degraded cathode mixture of LMO(LiMn_(2)O_(4))and NMC(LiNiCoMnO_(2))extracted from retired LIBs was successfully regenerated by the proposed method with a low sintering temperature of 300℃ for 4 h.Advanced characterization tools were utilized to validate the full recovery of the crystal structure in the degraded cathode mixture.After regeneration,LMO/NMC cathode mixture shows an initial capacity of 144.0mAh g^(-1) and a capacity retention of 95.1%at 0.5 C for 250 cycles.The regenerated cathode mixture also shows a capacity of 83 mAh g-1 at 2 C,which is slightly higher compared to the pristine material.As a result of the direct recycling process,the electrochemical performance of degraded cathode mixture is recovered to the same level as the pristine material.Life-cycle assessment results emphasized a 90.4%reduction in energy consumption and a 51%reduction in PM2.5 emissions for lithium-ion battery packs using a direct recycled cathode mixture compared to the pristine material.展开更多
It is well established that species mixtures could enhance ecosystem functioning in diverse ecosystem types,with these benefits increasing over time.However,the impact of tree mixtures on Collembola communities follow...It is well established that species mixtures could enhance ecosystem functioning in diverse ecosystem types,with these benefits increasing over time.However,the impact of tree mixtures on Collembola communities following stand development in natural forests remains unclear,despite the critical roles Collembola plays in litter decomposition and nutrient cycling.We investigated the effects of tree species mixtures on Collembola abundance,diversity,and community structure by sampling pure and mixed jack pine(Pinus banksiana Lamb.)and trembling aspen(Populus tremuloides Michx.)of 15-year-old and 41-year-old stands in natural boreal forest.In total,6,620 individuals of Collembola were identified as belonging to 39 species/morphospecies.Our results showed significant effects of stand types on Collembola with higher abundance and richness in conifer and mixed stands than in broadleaf stands.Additionally,with stand development,we observed increased Collembola abundance and richness.In 15-year-old stands,Collembola abundance,richness,and evenness in mixed-species stands were comparable to those in single-species stands.However,as stands developed,tree mixture effects became more pronounced,resulting in higher Collembola abundance and richness in mixed-species stands compared to the average of single-species stands in 41-year-old stands.Further,we observed positive associations between the mixture effects on Collembola abundance and richness with soil nutrient contents.We conclude that tree species mixtures can significantly enhance Collembola abundance and diversity,particularly in older stands and those with elevated soil nutrient levels.展开更多
基金Project supported by National Natural Science Foundatlon of China.
文摘Three—layer back—propagation neural networks were used for processing the information provided by the ultraviolet spectra of five—component mixtures, affecting the simultaneous determination of the components with satisfactory results.
基金the financial supports provided by the Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi(Program No.2020JQ-473).
文摘Multi-component mixtures were prepared to simulate a bed of walnut shells undergoing pyrolysis in acold fluidized bed.Four mixtures with different ratios of walnut shell,semi-chars,and clean char were used.Batch elutriation experiments using these mixtures were performed in a transparent fluidized bed to allow direct observation of the flow patterns and particle composition.The results indicated that the bubble wake rather than bubble nose was primarily responsible for particle entrainment at higher gas velocities,and that coarser particles would be“transformed”into elutriable particles.Dimensionless gas velocities ranged from 0.2 to 1.0 and an exponential decrease in particle concentration with respect to bed height was observed.The transport disengagement height(TDH)gradually increased with the gas velocity until the entire bed layer enters a pneumatic transport state.Notably,larger TDHs were required when the bed contained a larger fraction of light components.Two characteristic parameters were used to evaluate particle elutriation:the elutriation rate constant(K),and the residual volatile content of the elutriated particles(v′).These parameters were used to optimize operating gas velocity for the fluidized bed.
基金Supported by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions under Grant No.014000319/2018-00391.
文摘Pre-chamber ignition technology can address the issue of uneven in-cylinder mixture combustion in large-bore marine engines.The impact of various pre-chamber structures on the formation of the mixture and jet flames within the pre-chamber is explored.This study performed numerical simulations on a large-bore marine ammonia/hydrogen pre-chamber engine prototype,considering pre-chamber volume,throat diameter,the distance between the hydrogen injector and the spark plug,and the hydrogen injector angle.Compared with the original engine,when the pre-chamber volume is 73.4 ml,the throat diameter is 14 mm,the distance ratio is 0.92,and the hydrogen injector angle is 80°.Moreover,the peak pressure in the pre-chamber increased by 23.1%,and that in the main chamber increased by 46.3%.The results indicate that the performance of the original engine is greatly enhanced by altering its fuel and pre-chamber structure.
基金Supported by High-level Professional Groups in Gangdong Province,No.GSPZYQ2020101Guangdong Province Educational Research Planning Project,No.2024GXJK742。
文摘BACKGROUND Paternal perinatal depression(PPD)is closely associated with maternal mental health challenges,marital strain,and adverse child developmental outcomes.Despite its significant impact,PPD remains under-recognized in family-centered clinical practice.Concurrently,against the backdrop of rising rates of delayed marriage and China’s Maternity Incentive Policy,the proportion of women giving birth at an advanced maternal age is increasing.Nevertheless,research specifically examining PPD among spouses of older mothers remains critically scarce,both in China and globally.AIM To investigate PPD and its influencing factors in Chinese advanced maternal age families.METHODS This cross-sectional study included 358 participants;it was conducted among fathers of pregnant women of advanced maternal age at five hospitals in the Pearl River Delta region of China from September 2023 to June 2024.Data were collected via a general information questionnaire,the Social Support Rating Scale,and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale.Latent profile analysis and regression mixture models(RMMs)were adopted to analyze the latent PPD types and factors that influenced PPD.RESULTS The incidence of PPD was 16.48%,and three profiles were identified:Low-symptomatic(175 cases,48.89%),monophasic(140 cases,39.10%),and high-symptomatic(43 cases,12.01%).The RMM analysis revealed that first pregnancy,low income(<¥3000/month),part-time work,and a history of abnormal pregnancy were positively associated with the high-symptomatic type(P<0.05).Conversely,high subjective support and support utilization were negatively associated with the high-symptomatic type compared with the low-symptomatic type(P<0.05).Good couple relationships,high objective and subjective support,and high support utilization were negatively associated with monophasic disorder(P<0.05).CONCLUSION PPD incidence is high among Chinese fathers with advanced maternal age partners,and the characteristics of depression are varied.Healthcare practitioners should prioritize individuals with low levels of social support.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(2117709721207002)Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education(20120072110052)
文摘Multi-component mixture(MCM) is a complicated chemical system that contains a great deal of mixture rays with various mixture ratios, and each ray includes many mixtures with different concentration levels.Currently, in combined toxicity field, almost all studies on MCM focus on the mixtures designed by the equivalenteffect concentration ratio(EECR) procedure. However, the EECR mixtures cannot represent the whole mixture system because the EECR mixtures are located on one mixture ray in concentration space formed by multiple components. In our view, some optimal experimental design such as the uniform design(UD) should be used to effectively select many representative mixture rays from the MCM system,instead of single EECR ray. The uniform design ray(UDray) integrating UD idea with fixed-ratio ray design can systematically and comprehensively measure the combined toxicity changes in the MCM system. This review introduces the operation method, construction of uniform table and corresponding usable table, and some cases of application of the UD-ray to help readers easily use UD-ray in their MCM toxicity assessment.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.50778013)the Natural Science Foundation of Beijing (No.8082020)
文摘A mixture theory is developed for multi-component micropolar porous media with a combination of the hybrid mixture theory and the micropolar continuum theory. The system is modeled as multi-component micropolar elastic solids saturated with multi- component micropolar viscous fluids. Balance equations are given through the mixture theory. Constitutive equations are developed based on the second law of thermodynamics and constitutive assumptions. Taking account of compressibility of solid phases, the volume fraction of fluid as an independent state variable is introduced in the free energy function, and the dynamic compatibility condition is obtained to restrict the change of pressure difference on the solid-fluid interface. The constructed constitutive equations are used to close the field equations. The linear field equations are obtained using a linearization procedure, and the micropolar thermo-hydro-mechanical component transport model is established. This model can be applied to practical problems, such as contaminant, drug, and pesticide transport. When the proposed model is supposed to be porous media, and both fluid and solid are single-component, it will almost agree with Eringen＇s model.
基金Supported by the Science and Technology Foundation of State Key Laboratory for Shock Wave and Detonation Physics under Grant No.9140C670103120C6702the Program for Excellent Talents of Sichuan Province of China under Grant No.2011JQ0053University Electronic Science and Technology of China under Grant No.23601008
文摘The equation of state(EOS) for hard-sphere fluid derived from compressibility routes of Percus-Yevick theory(PYC) is extended. The two parameters are determined by fitting well-known virial coefficients of pure fluid.The extended cubic EOS can be directly extended to multi-component mixtures, merely demanding the EOS of mixtures also is cubic and combining two physical conditions for the radial distribution functions at contact(RDFC) of mixtures.The calculated virial coefficients of pure fluid and predicted compressibility factors and RDFC for both pure fluid and mixtures are excellent as compared with the simulation data. The values of RDFC for mixtures with extremely large size ratio 10 are far better than the BGHLL expressions in literature.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.21906087 and 52070168)the Key R&D Plan of Zhejiang Province (No.2023C03127)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (No.226-2022-00150).
文摘Catalytic destruction is an ascendant technology for the abatement of volatile organic compounds(VOCs)originating fromsolvent-based industrial processes.The varied composition tends to influence each VOC’s catalytic behavior in the reaction mixture.We investigated the catalytic destruction of multi-component VOCs including dichloromethane(DCM)and ethyl acetate(EA),as representatives from pharmaceutical waste gases,over co-supported HxPO_(4)-RuOx/CeO_(2) catalyst.A mutual inhibitory effect relating to concentrations because of competitive adsorption was verified in the binary VOCs oxidation and EA posed a more negative effect on DCM oxidation owing to EA’s superior adsorption capacity.Preferential adsorption of EA on acidic sites(HxPO_(4)/CeO_(2))promoted DCM activation on basic sites(O^(2−))and the dominating EA oxidation blocked DCM’s access to oxidation centers(RuOx/CeO_(2)),resulting in boosted monochloromethane yield and increased chlorine deposition for DCM oxidation.The impaired redox ability of Ru species owing to chlorine deposition in turn jeopardized deep oxidation of EA and its by-products,leading to increased gaseous by-products such as acetic acid originating fromEA pyrolysis.Notably,DCM at low concentration slightly promoted EA conversion at low temperatures with or without water,consistent with the enhanced EA adsorption in co-adsorption analyses.This was mainly due to that DCM impeded the shielding effect of hydrolysate deposition from rapid EA hydrolysis depending on the decreased acidity.Moreover,water benefited EA hydrolysis but decreased CO_(2) selectivity while the generated water derived from EA was likely to affect DCM transformation.This work may provide theoretical guidance for the promotion of applied catalysts toward industrial applications.
基金State Key Research Development Program of China,Grant/Award Number:2021YFC3001301。
文摘As the first gold mine discovered at the sea in China and the only coastal gold mine currently mined there,Sanshandao Gold Mine faces unique challenges.The mine's safety is under continual threat from its faulted structure coupled with the overlying water.As the mining proceeds deeper,the risk of water inrush increases.The mine's maximum water yield reaches 15000 m3/day,which is attributable to water channels present in fault zones.Predominantly composed of soil–rock mixtures(SRM),these fault zones'seepage characteristics significantly impact water inrush risk.Consequently,investigating the seepage characteristics of SRM is of paramount importance.However,the existing literature mostly concentrates on a single stress state.Therefore,this study examined the characteristics of the permeability coefficient under three distinct stress states:osmotic,osmotic–uniaxial,and osmotic–triaxial pressure.The SRM samples utilized in this study were extracted from in situ fault zones and then reshaped in the laboratory.In addition,the micromechanical properties of the SRM samples were analyzed using computed tomography scanning.The findings reveal that the permeability coefficient is the highest under osmotic pressure and lowest under osmotic–triaxial pressure.The sensitivity coefficient shows a higher value when the rock block percentage ranges between 30%and 40%,but it falls below 1.0 when this percentage exceeds 50%under no confining pressure.Notably,rock block percentages of 40%and 60%represent the two peak points of the sensitivity coefficient under osmotic–triaxial pressure.However,SRM samples with a 40%rock block percentage consistently show the lowest permeability coefficient under all stress states.This study establishes that a power function can model the relationship between the permeability coefficient and osmotic pressure,while its relationship with axial pressure can be described using an exponential function.These insights are invaluable for developing water inrush prevention and control strategies in mining environments.
基金funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program European Joint Program on RadioactiveWaste Management(EURAD)(2019e2024)WP-Gas‘Mechanistic understanding of gas transport in clay materials’under Grant agreement No.847593.
文摘Understanding the mechanisms of gas transport and the resulting preferential pathways formation through bentonite-based barriers is essential for their performance evaluation.In this experimental study,gas migration within a heterogenous mixture of MX80 bentonite pellets and powder with a ratio of 80/20 in dry mass was investigated.A novel X-ray transparent constant volume cell has been developed to assess the effect of gas pressure,material heterogeneities,and water vapor gas saturation on breakthrough pressure and gas pathways.The new cell allows to perform high-resolution X-ray computed micro-tomography(X-ray μCT)scans to track microstructural changes during different phases of saturation and gas injection.Experimental results showed that the gas breakthrough occurred when the pressure was raised to 3 MPa.This is slightly higher than the expected swelling pressure(2.9 MPa)of the bentonite sample.Each gas injection was followed by a long resaturation phase restoring material homogeneity at μCT resolution scale(16 mm).However,the elapsed time needed for gas to breakthrough at 3 MPa diminished at each subsequent injection test.X-ray μCT results also revealed the opening of the specimen/cell wall interface during gas passage.This opening expanded as the injection pressure increased.The gas flow along the interface was associated with the development of dilatant pathways inside the sample,although they did not reach the outlet surface.It was observed that the water vapor gas saturation had no effect on the breakthrough pressure.These findings enhance the understanding of the complex mechanisms underlying microstructural evolution and gas pathway development within the highly heterogeneous mixture.The experimental outcomes highlight the effectiveness of X-ray μCT to improve quality protocols for engineering design and safety assessments of engineered barriers.
基金sponsored by the National Natural Science Foundations of China under Grant Nos.12301315,12235007,11975131the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.LQ20A010009。
文摘In the realm of nonlinear integrable systems,the presence of decompositions facilitates the establishment of linear superposition solutions and the derivation of novel coupled systems exhibiting nonlinear integrability.By focusing on single-component decompositions within the potential BKP hierarchy,it has been observed that specific linear superpositions of decomposition solutions remain consistent with the underlying equations.Moreover,through the implementation of multi-component decompositions within the potential BKP hierarchy,successful endeavors have been undertaken to formulate linear superposition solutions and novel coupled Kd V-type systems that resist decoupling via alterations in dependent variables.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52271033 and 52071179)the Key program of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51931003)+2 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province,China(No.BK20221493)Jiangsu Province Leading Edge Technology Basic Research Major Project(No.BK20222014)Foundation of“Qinglan Project”for Colleges and Universities in Jiangsu Province.
文摘Multi-component transition group metal borides(MMB_(2))have become a research hotspot due to their new composition design concepts and superior properties compared with conventional ceramics.Most of the current methods,however,are complicated and time-consuming,the mass production remains a chal-lenge.Herein,we proposed a new high-efficiency strategy for synthesis of MMB_(2)using molten aluminum as the medium for the first time.The prepared Al-containing multi-component borides(TiZrHfNbTa)B_(2)microcrystals had a homogeneous composition with a hexagonal AlB_(2)structure and ultra-high hardness value of∼35.3 GPa,which was much higher than data reported in the literature and the rule of mix-ture estimations.Furthermore,combined with the First-principles calculation results,we found that the Poisson’s ratio(v)values exhibit a clearly ascending trend from 0.17 at VEC=3.5 to 0.18 at VEC=3.4,then to 0.201 at VEC=3.2 with the increasing of Al content.This indicates that the intrinsic toughness of multi-component boride microcrystals is obviously enhanced by the trace-doped Al elements.Besides,the fabricated Al-containing multi-component boride microcrystals have superior oxidation activation en-ergy and structural stability.The enhanced oxidation resistance is mainly attributed to the formation of a protective Al2 O3 oxide layer and the lattice distortion,both of which lead to sluggish diffusion of O_(2).These findings propose a new unexplored avenue for the fabrication of MMB_(2)materials with supe-rior comprehensive performance including ultra-hardness and intrinsically improved thermo-mechanical properties.
基金Supported by Huang Ruisong's National Famous Old Traditional Chinese Medicine Expert Inheritance Studio Construction Project[GuoZhongYiYaoRenJiaoHan(2022)75]Hospital Pharmacy Research Project of Guangxi Pharmaceutical Association(GXYXH-202404)+4 种基金2024 Youth Science Fund Project of International Zhuang Medical Hospital(2024GZYJKT005)High-level Traditional Chinese Medicine Key Discipline Construction Project of National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine(ZYYZDXK-2023165)National Old Pharmaceutical Workers Inheritance Studio Construction Project of National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine[GuoZhongYiYaoRenJiaoHan(2024)255]Talent Cultivation Project-"Young Crop Project"of International Zhuang Medical Hospital Affiliated to Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine(2022001)Guangxi Traditional Chinese Medicine Multidisciplinary Innovation Team Project(GZKJ2309).
文摘[Objectives]To optimize the optimal extraction process of Qingdu Jianpi Mixture.[Methods]Taking water addition ratio,extraction time and extraction times as process investigation factors,psoralen content,astilbin content and dry extract yield as evaluation indicators,the main influencing factors and level range of the extraction process of Qingdu Jianpi Mixture were determined on the basis of single factor test method,and the optimal weight coefficient was screened by AHP-entropy method mixed with weighting method.Combined with L_(9)(3^(4))orthogonal experiment,the best extraction process was obtained.At the same time,thin-layer chromatographic identification was used to identify Ficus simplicissima Lour.and Smilax glabra Roxb.in the medicinal liquid.[Results]The best extraction process:add 1:12 water to the prescription decoction pieces,extract under reflux for 2 times,1.5 h per time,and combine the filtrate to 250 mL.Thin layer chromatography analysis showed that the spots of Ficus simplicissima Lour.and Smilax glabra Roxb.in the medicinal solution were the same as those of reference substances at the corresponding positions,and the negative control had no interference.[Conclusions]The experimental method is reasonable and feasible,and the process is reliable,which can provide experimental reference for the subsequent application of in-hospital preparations and research and development of Qingdu Jianpi Mixture.
基金Supported by Science and Technology Fund for Basic Research of Guizhou Province([2020]1Y010)National Nature Sciences Foundation of China(11901260,12071096,12501342)Specialized Fund for the Doctoral Development of Kaili University(BS202502028)。
文摘The upper bound on the model error will be decreased when the mean square error and the maximum distance deviation are sufficiently small in the uniform designs for mixture experiments and the design is more robust for the model.However,the analytical expressions of MSED and MD are currently only available in the hypercube,but both types of deviations in other studies are just approximations.Although it can obtain good approximations in the low-dimensional case,the calculation will be more complicated for an experiment with more variables.Therefore,in this paper,an algorithm based on lattice point partitioning design is proposed to obtain the analytical expression of the MSED and MD in the region covered by the lattice points.Furthermore,the design’s optimality is considered and illustrated by examples under the same uniformity.
基金This study conducted by Moscow Power Engineering Institute was financially supported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation(project No.FSWF-2023-0014,contract No.075-03-2023-383,2023/18/01).
文摘The Russian energy sector remains heavily reliant on thermal power plants,with gas generation accounting for approximately 66%of the installed capacity.However,the industry faces challenges such as depletion of reserves,rising prices for hydrocarbons,and increasing concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.This study focuses on developing new scientific and technical solutions to increase the efficiency and environmental safety of combined cycle power units.The research involves structural and parametric optimization of trinary cycle power plants operating on a methane-hydrogen mixture,as well as the development and optimization of turbine and heat exchange equipment for low-temperature power plants.The results show that the transition to trinary CCGT(Combine Cycle Gas Turbine)units with deep utilization and the use of hydrogen fuel can significantly reduce specific CO_(2) emissions and increase energy efficiency up to 0.21%with also increases in capacity of turbine of approximately 17 MW.The aim of this research is to calculate the efficiency,cost effectiveness and environmental-friendly solution for power generation using mixture of hydrogen-methane as fuel in combine cycle power plant that includes ORC.Additionally,the efficiency of the organic Rankine Cycle(ORC)benefits from the increased moisture,with capacity improvements of 1–2 MW observed when the hydrogen proportion rises from 25%to 50%.Moreover,the potential for zero emissions,coupled with significant increases in power output and efficiency,underscores hydrogen’s role as a pivotal component in the future of energy production.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52032002,52372060,51972081,and U22A20128)the National Safety Academic Foundation(No.U2130103)+1 种基金the National Key Laboratory of Precision Hot Processing of Metals(No.61429092300305)Heilongjiang Touyan Team Program are gratefully acknowledged.
文摘The hardening mechanism of multi-component carbide ceramic has been investigated in detail through a combination of experiments,first-principles calculations,and ab initio molecular dynamics(AIMD).Eight dense carbide ceramics were prepared by spark plasma sintering.Compulsorily,all the multi-component carbide samples have similar carbon content,grain size,and uniform compositional distribution by optimizing the sintering process and adjusting the initial raw materials.Hence the interference of other factors on the hardness of multi-component carbide ceramics is minimized.The effects of changes in the elemental species on the lattice distortion,bond strength,bonding properties,and electronic structure of multi-component carbide ceramics were thoroughly analyzed.These results show that the hardening of multi-component carbide ceramic can be attributed to the coupling of solid solution strengthening caused by lattice distortion and covalent bond strengthening.Besides,the“host lattice”of multi-component carbide ceramics is defined based on the concept of supporting lattice.The present work is of great significance for a deeper understanding of the hardening mechanism of multi-component carbide ceramics and the design of superhard multi-component carbides.
基金the Department of Zoology,Visva-Bharati for providing infrastructural supportSreejata Kamila is grateful to the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR),India for Senior Research Fellowship(CSIR File No.09/202(0102)/2019-EMR-I)+2 种基金Koushik Kumar Dey acknowledges the Department of Biotechnology,New Delhi for research fellowship(No.BT/PR28560/AAQ/3/919/2018)Shehnaz Islam is thankful to Maulana Azad National Fellowship(UGC ref ID-201920–345938)India for her financial support.
文摘Arsenic(As)and chromium(Cr)are two harmful toxicants as well as carcinogens which can coexist in polluted surface water and groundwater.This coexistence leads to mixture effects in animals including fish.Both of these heavy metals are reported to manifest reactive oxygen species(ROS)mediated toxicity.Though individual neurotoxic effects have been reported,their mixture effects,its mechanism and cellular responses against oxidative stress and DNA damages remain unknown.The present study evaluated the individual and mixture effects of As and Cr at their environmentally relevant concentrations in zebrafish(Danio rerio)brain after 15,30 and 60 days of exposure.Nrf2,a transcription factor is involved in the expressional regulation of enzymes needed to maintain cellular redox homeostasis.This study reported the expressional pattern of Nrf2 and its associated xenobiotic metabolizing enzyme Nqo1 and other markers of oxidative stress such as ROS generation,reduced glutathione level,lipid peroxidation and catalase activity.Increased malondialdehyde(MDA)content,glutathione level,and catalase activity indicated oxidative stress in exposed groups.In addition,this study revealed expressional alterations of neurotoxicity marker(ache),DNA repair(ogg1,apex1,creb1,polb,mlh1,msh2 and msh6)and tumor suppressor(p53,brca2)genes.Results of ROS generation,MDA level,histopathological analysis,gene expression and immunofluorescence study confirmed that As and Cr did not show antagonistic effects in combination rather indicated additive effects which was dose-dependent but not always linear.
基金Financial support from the US National Science Foundation(CBET-2101129)is acknowledged.
文摘Direct recycling methods offer a non-destructive way to regenerate degraded cathode material.The materials to be recycled in the industry typically constitute a mixture of various cathode materials extracted from a wide variety of retired lithium-ion batteries.Bridging the gap,a direct recycling method using a low-temperature sintering process is reported.The degraded cathode mixture of LMO(LiMn_(2)O_(4))and NMC(LiNiCoMnO_(2))extracted from retired LIBs was successfully regenerated by the proposed method with a low sintering temperature of 300℃ for 4 h.Advanced characterization tools were utilized to validate the full recovery of the crystal structure in the degraded cathode mixture.After regeneration,LMO/NMC cathode mixture shows an initial capacity of 144.0mAh g^(-1) and a capacity retention of 95.1%at 0.5 C for 250 cycles.The regenerated cathode mixture also shows a capacity of 83 mAh g-1 at 2 C,which is slightly higher compared to the pristine material.As a result of the direct recycling process,the electrochemical performance of degraded cathode mixture is recovered to the same level as the pristine material.Life-cycle assessment results emphasized a 90.4%reduction in energy consumption and a 51%reduction in PM2.5 emissions for lithium-ion battery packs using a direct recycled cathode mixture compared to the pristine material.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)for the Excellent Young Scientists Fund(overseas)and NSFC Grant(No.32401546)the Scientific Research Startup Fund Project of Zhejiang A&F University(Grant No.2024LFR019)the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada(RGPIN-2014-04181,STPGP428641,RTI-2017-00358,and STPGP506284).
文摘It is well established that species mixtures could enhance ecosystem functioning in diverse ecosystem types,with these benefits increasing over time.However,the impact of tree mixtures on Collembola communities following stand development in natural forests remains unclear,despite the critical roles Collembola plays in litter decomposition and nutrient cycling.We investigated the effects of tree species mixtures on Collembola abundance,diversity,and community structure by sampling pure and mixed jack pine(Pinus banksiana Lamb.)and trembling aspen(Populus tremuloides Michx.)of 15-year-old and 41-year-old stands in natural boreal forest.In total,6,620 individuals of Collembola were identified as belonging to 39 species/morphospecies.Our results showed significant effects of stand types on Collembola with higher abundance and richness in conifer and mixed stands than in broadleaf stands.Additionally,with stand development,we observed increased Collembola abundance and richness.In 15-year-old stands,Collembola abundance,richness,and evenness in mixed-species stands were comparable to those in single-species stands.However,as stands developed,tree mixture effects became more pronounced,resulting in higher Collembola abundance and richness in mixed-species stands compared to the average of single-species stands in 41-year-old stands.Further,we observed positive associations between the mixture effects on Collembola abundance and richness with soil nutrient contents.We conclude that tree species mixtures can significantly enhance Collembola abundance and diversity,particularly in older stands and those with elevated soil nutrient levels.
