During electrochemical machining(ECM),the passivation film formed on the surface of titanium alloy can lead to uneven dissolution and pitting.Solid particle erosion can effectively remove this passivation film.In this...During electrochemical machining(ECM),the passivation film formed on the surface of titanium alloy can lead to uneven dissolution and pitting.Solid particle erosion can effectively remove this passivation film.In this paper,the electrochemical dissolution behavior of Ti-6.5Al-2Zr-1Mo-1V(TA15)titanium alloy at without particle impact,low(15°)and high(90°)angle particle impact was investigated,and the influence of Al_(2)O_(3)particles on ECM was systematically expounded.It was found that under the condition of no particle erosion,the surface of electrochemically processed titanium alloy had serious pitting corrosion due to the influence of the passivation film,and the surface roughness(Sa)of the local area reached 10.088μm.Under the condition of a high-impact angle(90°),due to the existence of strain hardening and particle embedding,only the edge of the surface is dissolved,while the central area is almost insoluble,with the surface roughness(S_(a))reaching 16.086μm.On the contrary,under the condition of a low-impact angle(15°),the machining efficiency and surface quality of the material were significantly improved due to the ploughing effect and galvanic corrosion,and the surface roughness(S_(a))reached 2.823μm.Based on these findings,the electrochemical dissolution model of TA15 titanium alloy under different particle erosion conditions was established.展开更多
This letter addresses challenges in the clinical translation of BIBR1532,a promising telomerase inhibitor,for the treatment of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(ESCC).BIBR1532 exerts its anti-cancer effect by activat...This letter addresses challenges in the clinical translation of BIBR1532,a promising telomerase inhibitor,for the treatment of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(ESCC).BIBR1532 exerts its anti-cancer effect by activating DNA damage response(ATR/CHK1 and ATM/CHK2)pathways and downregulating telomere-binding proteins.Although its therapeutic potential is limited by poor aqueous solubility,solid dispersion(SD)technology may overcome this obstacle.Systematic analysis using PubChem-derived simplified molecular input line entry system identifiers and artificial intelligence-driven FormulationDT platform evaluation(oral formulation feasibility index:0.38)revealed that the SD technology,with superior scalability(32 approved products by 2021)and lower production risks,outperforms lipid-based formulations as an optimal dissolution strategy.Material analysis revealed hydroxypropyl methylcellulose(HPMC)as the optimal carrier with lower hygroscopicity,higher temperature and no intestinal targeting,thus enabling ESCC therapy.HPMC-based SD enhances BIBR1532 solubility and bioavailability for effective ESCC treatment.Future studies should focus on pilot tests for SD fabrication.展开更多
Oxide dispersion strengthened(ODS)alloys are extensively used owing to high thermostability and creep strength contributed from uniformly dispersed fine oxides particles.However,the existence of these strengthening pa...Oxide dispersion strengthened(ODS)alloys are extensively used owing to high thermostability and creep strength contributed from uniformly dispersed fine oxides particles.However,the existence of these strengthening particles also deteriorates the processability and it is of great importance to establish accurate processing maps to guide the thermomechanical processes to enhance the formability.In this study,we performed particle swarm optimization-based back propagation artificial neural network model to predict the high temperature flow behavior of 0.25wt%Al2O3 particle-reinforced Cu alloys,and compared the accuracy with that of derived by Arrhenius-type constitutive model and back propagation artificial neural network model.To train these models,we obtained the raw data by fabricating ODS Cu alloys using the internal oxidation and reduction method,and conducting systematic hot compression tests between 400 and800℃with strain rates of 10^(-2)-10 S^(-1).At last,processing maps for ODS Cu alloys were proposed by combining processing parameters,mechanical behavior,microstructure characterization,and the modeling results achieved a coefficient of determination higher than>99%.展开更多
Atmospheric aerosols （acting as cloud condensation nuclei） can enhance the cloud droplet number concentration and reduce the cloud droplet size, and in turn affect the cloud optical depth, as well as the cloud albed...Atmospheric aerosols （acting as cloud condensation nuclei） can enhance the cloud droplet number concentration and reduce the cloud droplet size, and in turn affect the cloud optical depth, as well as the cloud albedo, and thereby exert a radiative influence on climate （the first indirect aerosol effect）. In this paper, based on various relationships between cloud droplet spectral dispersion （c） and cloud droplet number concentration （Nc）, we analytically derive the corresponding expressions of the cloud radiative forcing induced by changes in the cloud droplet number concentration. Further quantitative evaluation indicates that the cloud radiative forcing induced by aerosols for the different ^-Nc relationships varies from -29.1% to 25.2%, compared to the case without considering spectral dispersion （e = 0）. Our results suggest that an accurate description of e - Nc relationships helps to reduce the uncertainty of the first indirect aerosol effect and advances our scientific understanding of aerosol-cloud-radiation interactions.展开更多
The transport of Tb（III） in dispersion supported liquid membrane（DSLM） with polyvinylidene fluoride membrane（PVDF） as the support and dispersion solution including HCl solution as the stripping solution and di（...The transport of Tb（III） in dispersion supported liquid membrane（DSLM） with polyvinylidene fluoride membrane（PVDF） as the support and dispersion solution including HCl solution as the stripping solution and di（2-ethylhexyl） phosphoric acid（D2EHPA） dissolved in kerosene as the membrane solution, has been studied. The effects of pH value, initial concentration of Tb（III） and different ionic strength in the feed phase, volume ratio of membrane solution to stripping solution, concentration of HCl solution, concentration of carrier, different stripping agents in the dispersion phase on the transport of Tb（III） have also been investigated, respectively. As a result, the optimum transport conditions of Tb（III） were obtained, i.e., the concentration of HCl solution was 4.0 mol/L, the concentration of D2EHPA was 0.16 mol/L, the volume ratio of membrane solution to stripping solution was 30：30 in the dispersion phase and pH value was 4.5 in the feed phase. Ionic strength had no obvious effect on the transport of Tb（III）. Under the optimum conditions, the transport percentage of Tb（III） was up to 96.1% in a transport time of 35 min when the initial concentration of Tb（IIl） was 1.0× 10 -4 mol/L. The diffusion coefficient of Tb（III） in the membrane and the thickness of diffusion layer between feed phase and membrane phase were obtained and the values were 1.82×10 -8 m2/s and 5.61 um, respectively. The calculated results were in good agreement with the literature data.展开更多
A carcass is the innermost layer of a deep-sea unbonded flexible pipe,which is in direct contact with the gas/liquid-solid multi-phase flow.Considering that stress-accelerated erosion is common for carcasses,this stud...A carcass is the innermost layer of a deep-sea unbonded flexible pipe,which is in direct contact with the gas/liquid-solid multi-phase flow.Considering that stress-accelerated erosion is common for carcasses,this study proposes a general model and simulation method for stress-accelerated erosion(SE)of carcasses under external water pressure.First,an SE model suitable for 316 stainless steel was developed,which was then used for stress-erosion simulation for an external pressurized carcass,and the solid domain,fluid domain and rough inner surface of the carcass were carefully considered.Moreover,a simplified model(equivalent smooth pipe)was also established on the basis of the main geometric characteristics of the carcass,and the stress-erosion characteristics under different operating conditions,including the effects of the elastic stress level,flow velocity,particle diameter and concentration,were carefully compared,and the key factors governing the elastic stress-erosion of the carcass were discussed.Finally,a modified geometry factor(GF)for carcasses was proposed considering the stress acceleration effect.展开更多
The main objective of this research is to conduct a comprehensive study for enhancing the aqueous solubility of poorly water soluble gliclazide using hydrophilic fumed silica particles (Aerosil®380) and evalu...The main objective of this research is to conduct a comprehensive study for enhancing the aqueous solubility of poorly water soluble gliclazide using hydrophilic fumed silica particles (Aerosil®380) and evaluating the influence of silica on drug release profile and pharmacological activity on alloxan induced diabetic rats. Solid dispersions (SD’s) of gliclazide were prepared using solvent evaporation method. The dissolution profiles and solid state characterization of the SD’s prepared were all evaluated. The dissolution rate of gliclazide in the SD’s with fumed silica (weight ratio, 1:1) was approximately 38%, which is about 10 fold higher than that of the pure drug after 30 min. After forming the SD’s, gliclazide changed into an amorphous state, which can infer from differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD). Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) also revealed the formation of weak hydrogen bonding through the interactions between the secondary amine groups of gliclazide and silanol groups of silica particles in the SD’s. The rapid dissolution rate from the SD’s might be attributed to the amorphization of drug, improved specific surface area and wettability than the original drug crystals. Further, we investigated the antidiabetic effects of SD’s of gliclazide in alloxan induced diabetic rats. The SD’s of gliclazide decrease the blood glucose level 64% whereas the conventional gliclazide decreases only 37% in diabetic rats. Lipid profiles, kidney and liver functions are remarkably improved in diabetic rat treated with SD’s of gliclazide than that of conventional gliclazide. These results suggest that SD’s of gliclazide have much more bioavailability and hence are more pharmacologically active than that of conventional gliclazide form.展开更多
Carbon Carbon(C/C)composites in thermal-protection system are exposed to severe thermochemical ablation and mechanical erosion,and their thermal-protection performance is of vital importance to the structural safety a...Carbon Carbon(C/C)composites in thermal-protection system are exposed to severe thermochemical ablation and mechanical erosion,and their thermal-protection performance is of vital importance to the structural safety and flight status of hypersonic vehicles.We numerically analyzes the mesoscopic ablation-erosion of C/C Composites with Inclined Fibers(CCIF).First,a thermochemical ablation model describing the reaction-diffusion coupled problem of C/C composites on mesoscale is employed to analyze ablative process,and the corresponding surface ablation morphology is obtained.Then,the ablation morphology of CCIF is taken as the geometrical model for mechanical erosion analysis,and their damage and failure behavior under high-speed airflow shear is analyzed by using progressive damage method.Moreover,the effects of fiber inclined angle and airflow direction on the mechanical erosion of CCIF are investigated,and the ablationerosion behavior is analyzed and discussed.The results show that the failure modes of mechanical erosion in inner and edge regions are obviously different,showing granular and block erosion phenomena respectively.The mechanical erosion of CCIF in the direction of reverse flow is easier than that in the direction of forward flow.These results can provide a theoretical basis for the design and optimization of thermal protection system materials.展开更多
To address the challenges posed by tunnel construction in the alpine region,silica fume mixed concrete is commonly used as a construction material.The correlation between silica fume content and the lining life requir...To address the challenges posed by tunnel construction in the alpine region,silica fume mixed concrete is commonly used as a construction material.The correlation between silica fume content and the lining life requires immediate investigation.In view of this phenomenon,the durability of unit lining concrete is predicted by analyzing three key indicators:carbonation depth,relative dynamic elastic modulus,and residual quality.This prediction is achieved by integrating the Entropy Weight Method,Grey theory life prediction model and BP artificial neural networks using data from tests and predictions of these indicators.Then,the Entropy Weight-Grey theory-BP Network Model is compared with other methods to analyze the predicted life.Finally,verify the sci-entificity of this model,and the optimum silica fume content of unit concrete lining is verified.The results showed,1)The addition of silica fume will accelerate the carbonization of unit concrete lining,and slow down the freeze-thaw cycle and sulfate erosion.2)The utilization of artificial neural networks is essential for enhancing the realism of the data,as it emphasizes the significance of silica fume content.3)Silica fume content of 10%results in the longest life and is the most suitable for lining construction.4)A comparison between single-factor and multi-factor predictions indicates that the multi-factor approach yields a longer maximum life.This improvement can be attributed to the inclusion of additional factors,such as freeze-thaw cycles and carbonation,which enhance the predicted life when employing these methods.In conclusion,the Entropy Weight-Grey Theory-BP Network life prediction Model is well-suited for tunnel lining in the alpine sulfate area of northwest China.展开更多
The study aims to investigate the carbonated water erosion mechanism of lining concrete in tunnels traversing karst environment and enhance its resistance.In this study,dynamic carbonated water erosion was simulated t...The study aims to investigate the carbonated water erosion mechanism of lining concrete in tunnels traversing karst environment and enhance its resistance.In this study,dynamic carbonated water erosion was simulated to assess erosion depth,microstructure,phase migrations,and pore structure in various tunnel lining cement-based materials.Additionally,Ca^(2+)leaching was analyzed,and impact of Ca/Si molar ratio in hydration products on erosion resistance was discussed by thermodynamic calculations.The results indicate that carbonated water erosion caused rough and porous surface on specimens,with reduced portlandite and CaCO_(3) content,increased porosity,and an enlargement of pore size.The thermodynamic calculations indicate that the erosion is spontaneous,driven by physical dissolution and chemical reactions dominated by Gibbs free energy.And the erosion reactions proceed more spontaneously and extensively when Ca/Si molar ratio in hydration products was higher.Therefore,cement-based materials with higher portlandite content exhibit weaker erosion resistance.Model-building concrete,with C-S-H gel and portlandite as primary hydration products,has greater erosion susceptibility than shotcrete with ettringite as main hydration product.Moreover,adding silicon-rich mineral admixtures can enhance the erosion resistance.This research offers theory and tech insights to boost cement-based material resistance against carbonated water erosion in karst tunnel engineering.展开更多
The separation of Eu^3 ＋is studied with a dispersion combined liquid membrane（DCLM）,in which polyvinylidene fluoride membrane（PVDF）is used as the liquid membrane support,dispersion solution containing HCl solutio...The separation of Eu^3 ＋is studied with a dispersion combined liquid membrane（DCLM）,in which polyvinylidene fluoride membrane（PVDF）is used as the liquid membrane support,dispersion solution containing HCl solution as the stripping solution,and 2-ethyl hexyl phosphonic acid-mono-2-ethyl hexyl ester（P507）dissolved in kerosene as the membrane solution.The effects of pH value,initial concentration of Eu3 ＋and different ionic strength in the feed phase,volume ratio of membrane solution to stripping solution,concentration of HCl solution, concentration of carrier,different stripping agents in the dispersion phase on the separation are investigated.The optimum condition for separation of Eu3 ＋is that concentration of HCl solution is 4.0 mol·L 1,concentration of carrier is 0.16 mol·L 1,and volume ratio of membrane solution to stripping solution is 30︰30 in the dispersion phase, and pH value is 4.2 in the feed phase.The ionic strength has no significant effect on separation of Eu3 ＋.Under the optimum condition,when the initial concentration of Eu3 ＋is 0.8×10 4mol·L 1,the separation percentage of Eu 3＋is 95.3%during the separation time of 130 min.The kinetic equation is developed in terms of the law of mass diffusion and the theory of interface chemistry.The diffusion coefficient of Eu3 ＋in the membrane and the thickness of diffusion layer between feed phase and membrane phase are obtained and their values are 1.48×10 7m 2·s 1and 36.6μm,respectively.The results obtained are in good agreement with literature data.展开更多
Graphene and its derivatives are two-dimensional nanomaterials with exceptional physical and chemical properties.Research has shown that their addition can counter the inherent deficiencies of cementbased composites,i...Graphene and its derivatives are two-dimensional nanomaterials with exceptional physical and chemical properties.Research has shown that their addition can counter the inherent deficiencies of cementbased composites,including low tensile strength,poor toughness,and high susceptibility to cracking.However,because of its high specific surface area and the van der Waals force between layers,graphene is prone to agglomerate in the cement matrix which can make the properties worse.Hence,improving the graphene dispersion is essential.The surface structure and properties of graphene and its derivatives are first introduced,and the different methods for their dispersion in cement-based materials are reviewed.Their effects on the mechanical properties and durability of cement-based materials are then summarized.Based on these results,the microscopic and nanoscopic mechanisms of the way graphene and its derivatives affect cement-based materials are elaborated.Current problems and future trends in this research area are then considered.展开更多
For segmented detectors,surface flatness is critical as it directly influences both energy resolution and image clarity.Additionally,the limited adjustment range of the segmented detectors necessitates precise benchma...For segmented detectors,surface flatness is critical as it directly influences both energy resolution and image clarity.Additionally,the limited adjustment range of the segmented detectors necessitates precise benchmark construction.This paper proposes an architecture for detecting detector flatness based on channel spectral dispersion.By measuring the dispersion fringes for coplanar adjustment,the final adjustment residual is improved to better than 300 nm.This result validates the feasibility of the proposed technology and provides significant technical support for the development of next-generation large-aperture sky survey equipment.展开更多
Soil erosion is the primary factor causing the loss of soil resources and land degradation.Clarifying the current status of soil erosion in China and the characteristics of future changes under different pathways of d...Soil erosion is the primary factor causing the loss of soil resources and land degradation.Clarifying the current status of soil erosion in China and the characteristics of future changes under different pathways of development is important to the global management of soil resources,food security,and ecosystem services.We used the revised universal soil loss equation and the most recent and reliable soil and environmental data to characterize soil erosion in China at present and under typical Shared Socioeconomic Pathways and Representative Concentration Pathways(i.e.,SSP1–2.6 and SSP5–8.5)in the medium-and long-term future(2050 and 2100).The current average rate of soil erosion in China was 14.78 t ha^(-1)yr^(-1),with a total amount of about 14.0 Pg yr^(-1).The amount of total erosion increased by 5.0%,10.8%,9.9%,and 25.9%for scenarios 2050_SSP1–2.6,2050_SSP5–8.5,2100_SSP1–2.6,and 2100_SSP5–8.5,respectively,compared to the baseline amount in 2010.The contribution of climate change and land use to the increase in erosion ranged from 9.5%to 31.5%and-6.95%to-1.78%,respectively,with the contribution of climate change about 2.36-to 7.54-fold larger than the contribution of land use.Converting arable barren land into forest and grassland or adopting conservation tillage practices for farmland,could nevertheless effectively offset the increase in erosion under the four future scenarios.This study provides data and a scientific basis for managing soil erosion in China and provides a useful reference for conserving global land resources and formulating policies to cope with climatic and environmental changes.展开更多
The increased erosion of mangrove forests has alarmed the government about the damage to both the economy and livelihoods.To evaluated forest and land erosion the coast.Based on survey data is divided into five levels...The increased erosion of mangrove forests has alarmed the government about the damage to both the economy and livelihoods.To evaluated forest and land erosion the coast.Based on survey data is divided into five levels(F1:no erosion;F2:little erosion;F3:moderate erosion;F4:high erosion;F5:strong erosion),and ecological conditions,the coast is divided into sub-regions for investigation.From the surveyed indicators at each erosion level,forest structure is analyzed for comparison.The erosion level is defined as an erosion function(Er)from 1 to 5(+),where(1)parameters include the number of trees per hectare(Ntr/ha),height to top(Ht),trunk diameter at 1.3 m(D1.3),tree canopy diameter(Dc),and width of the forest range(Wf);(2)land erosion is a function(Erl=Erlte+Erlsa+Erlsi+Erlcl),with parameters including erosion by terrain(Erlte),sand(Erlsa),silt(Erlsi),and clay(Erlcl);and(3)climate change leading to erosion is an inverse function(Cl)from 1 to 5(-),with parameters including erosion by rainfall(Clra),wind(Clwi),waves(Clwa),and tide(Clti).The resulting function output is Er=(Erf+Erl)-Cl.On eroded forest land,species were tested under climate change conditions and their growth in the next rainy season to assess survival rates affected by rainfall,waves,wind,and tides.These results help to plan planting mangrove forest anti-erosion models and construct a theoretical function of mangrove erosion and proposes restore forests using pioneer species.展开更多
This study evaluates the efficacy of sustainable erosion control using slag-based alkali-activated cement crusts under varying rainfall and wind conditions. The rainfall intensities ranged from 30 mm/h to 120 mm/h, wi...This study evaluates the efficacy of sustainable erosion control using slag-based alkali-activated cement crusts under varying rainfall and wind conditions. The rainfall intensities ranged from 30 mm/h to 120 mm/h, with durations ranging from 15 min to 90 min, and crust slopes of ∼2° (gentle) and 30° (steep). Wind tunnel experiments were conducted at wind velocities of 14 m/s, 21 m/s, and 28 m/s to investigate post-rainfall wind erodibility, along with changes in crust strength and microstructure analysis. The findings show the development of hydrated cementitious phases in alkali-activated material, which form around and between the particles during the alkaline activation process. Alkali-activated cement crusts significantly reduced erosion caused by rainfall and subsequent wind by several orders of magnitude. At the highest rainfall intensity of 120 mm/h, rainfall erosion was measured to be 1654.81 kg/m2 for untreated samples and 0.89 kg/m2 for treated samples, demonstrating a substantial 99.95% reduction in erosion due to the treatment. Similarly, at the highest wind speed tested, wind erosion was 122.75 kg/m2 for untreated samples and 0.095 kg/m2 for treated samples, indicating a significant 99.92% reduction in erosion due to the formation of an alkali-activated cement crust on the soil surface. However, exposure of the samples to 120 mm/h rainfall for 90 min resulted in a 5.2-fold increase in wind erosion compared to pre-rainfall conditions. Similarly, penetrometer results indicated a 37%–54% reduction in post-rainfall surface strength.展开更多
To verify the wear resistance and erosion resistance of Ti-doped Ta_(2)O_(5)coating(TTO),a series of TTOs were prepared by magnetron sputtering technology by controlling the power of the Ti target.The change of growth...To verify the wear resistance and erosion resistance of Ti-doped Ta_(2)O_(5)coating(TTO),a series of TTOs were prepared by magnetron sputtering technology by controlling the power of the Ti target.The change of growth structure,microstructure,and tribological properties of TTOs with Ti target power was studied.After the erosion test,the variation of erosion damage behavior of TTOs with mechanical properties under different erosion conditions was further studied.The results show that the TTOs eliminate the roughness,voids,and defects in the material due to the mobility of the adsorbed atoms during the growth process,and a flat and dense smooth surface is obtained.Tribological tests show that the TTOs are mainly characterized by plastic deformation and microcrack wear mechanism.Higher Ti target power can improve the wear resistance of TTOs.Erosion test results reveal that the impact crater,furrow,micro-cutting,brittle spalling,and crack formation are the main wear mechanisms of the TTOs samples under erosion conditions.展开更多
In the face of uncertainty about climate change,this study examines the dynamics of sea level rise and coastline erosion in the East Coast of Malaysia.It examines past changes in the shoreline,beach profiles,and erosi...In the face of uncertainty about climate change,this study examines the dynamics of sea level rise and coastline erosion in the East Coast of Malaysia.It examines past changes in the shoreline,beach profiles,and erosion rates using sophisticated coastal engineering models,remote sensing,field observations,and numerical modeling.The focus is on developing a strong approach for Coastal City Hazard Management(CCHM)zones and modeling erosion trends.Results show that coastal erosion poses a serious risk to socioeconomic activities,habitats,and biodiversity.It is made worse by sea level rise and human activity.There is an assessment of the implications and solutions for mitigation for critical regions.Policymakers,engaged in coastal hazard management and climate change adaptation will find the study vital as it promotes proactive measures to protect vulnerable coastal populations and ecosystems.展开更多
Vegetation plays a major role in soil protection against erosion effects,and studies have also highlighted its importance in retaining sediments from roadside slopes.Yet,hydro-sedimentological studies under natural pr...Vegetation plays a major role in soil protection against erosion effects,and studies have also highlighted its importance in retaining sediments from roadside slopes.Yet,hydro-sedimentological studies under natural precipitation conditions are still scarce in semi-arid areas due to difficulties in monitoring the few and very concentrated precipitation events.Quantifying sediment connectivity and yield at watershed scale,often highly impacted by the erosion of unpaved roads,is necessary for management plans.This study aims to evaluate the efficiency of native vegetation on roadside slope segments in Caatinga biome in retaining sediments and conserving the soil in a semi-arid area of Brazil.Surface runoff,sediment concentration,and yield measurements were measured from 34 natural precipitation events in four years on two slopes with and without vegetation.The runoff coefficients of the plot with no vegetation varied from 3.0%to 58.0%,while in the vegetated plot,they showed variation from 1.0%to 21.0%.The annual specific sediment yield ranged from 4.6 to 138.7 kg/(hm^(2)•a)for the vegetated plot and from 34.9 to 608.5 kg/(hm^(2)•a)for the unvegetated one.These results indicate a 4 to 12 times higher soil loss on the unvegetated slope in relation to the vegetated one and demonstrate that natural Caatinga vegetation acts as an effective barrier against surface-transported sediments.Moreover,natural Caatinga vegetation present on the slope plays an important role in breaking connectivity between sediment flows from unpaved roads and the watershed drainage system.These findings indicate that investments in unpaved road and roadside slope restoration,not only enhance road infrastructure but also promote environmental gains by reducing the impact of erosion.展开更多
In the past few decades,ion engines have been widely used in deep-space propulsion and satellite station-keeping.The aim of extending the thruster lifetime is still one of the most important parts during the design st...In the past few decades,ion engines have been widely used in deep-space propulsion and satellite station-keeping.The aim of extending the thruster lifetime is still one of the most important parts during the design stage of ion engine.As one of the core components of ion engine,the grid assembly of ion optic systems may experience long-term ion sputtering in extreme electro-thermal environments,which will eventually lead to its structural and electron-backstreaming failures.In this paper,the current studies of the grid assembly erosion process are systematically analyzed from the aspects of sputtering damage process of grid materials,numerical simulations,and measurements of erosion characteristics of grid assembly.The advantages and disadvantages of various erosion prediction models are highlighted,and the key factors and processes affecting the prediction accuracy of grid assembly erosion patterns are analyzed.Three different types of experimental methods of grid assembly erosion patterns are compared.The analysis in this paper is of great importance for selecting the sputter-resistant grid materials,as well as establishing the erosion models and measurement methods to accurately determine the erosion rate and failure modes of grid assembly.Consequently,the working conditions and structure parameters of ion optic systems could be optimized based on erosion models to promote the ion engine lifetime.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52175414)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province of China(No.BK20220134)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(No.NE2023002)the Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province,China(No.KYCX24_0559)。
文摘During electrochemical machining(ECM),the passivation film formed on the surface of titanium alloy can lead to uneven dissolution and pitting.Solid particle erosion can effectively remove this passivation film.In this paper,the electrochemical dissolution behavior of Ti-6.5Al-2Zr-1Mo-1V(TA15)titanium alloy at without particle impact,low(15°)and high(90°)angle particle impact was investigated,and the influence of Al_(2)O_(3)particles on ECM was systematically expounded.It was found that under the condition of no particle erosion,the surface of electrochemically processed titanium alloy had serious pitting corrosion due to the influence of the passivation film,and the surface roughness(Sa)of the local area reached 10.088μm.Under the condition of a high-impact angle(90°),due to the existence of strain hardening and particle embedding,only the edge of the surface is dissolved,while the central area is almost insoluble,with the surface roughness(S_(a))reaching 16.086μm.On the contrary,under the condition of a low-impact angle(15°),the machining efficiency and surface quality of the material were significantly improved due to the ploughing effect and galvanic corrosion,and the surface roughness(S_(a))reached 2.823μm.Based on these findings,the electrochemical dissolution model of TA15 titanium alloy under different particle erosion conditions was established.
基金Supported by“Continuation”Project of Excellent Doctors,Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation,No.2025A04J5082Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation,No.2024A1515011236.
文摘This letter addresses challenges in the clinical translation of BIBR1532,a promising telomerase inhibitor,for the treatment of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(ESCC).BIBR1532 exerts its anti-cancer effect by activating DNA damage response(ATR/CHK1 and ATM/CHK2)pathways and downregulating telomere-binding proteins.Although its therapeutic potential is limited by poor aqueous solubility,solid dispersion(SD)technology may overcome this obstacle.Systematic analysis using PubChem-derived simplified molecular input line entry system identifiers and artificial intelligence-driven FormulationDT platform evaluation(oral formulation feasibility index:0.38)revealed that the SD technology,with superior scalability(32 approved products by 2021)and lower production risks,outperforms lipid-based formulations as an optimal dissolution strategy.Material analysis revealed hydroxypropyl methylcellulose(HPMC)as the optimal carrier with lower hygroscopicity,higher temperature and no intestinal targeting,thus enabling ESCC therapy.HPMC-based SD enhances BIBR1532 solubility and bioavailability for effective ESCC treatment.Future studies should focus on pilot tests for SD fabrication.
基金financial support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52371103)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(No.2242023K40028)+1 种基金the Open Research Fund of Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Advanced Metallic Materials,China(No.AMM2023B01).financial support of the Research Fund of Shihezi Key Laboratory of AluminumBased Advanced Materials,China(No.2023PT02)financial support of Guangdong Province Science and Technology Major Project,China(No.2021B0301030005)。
文摘Oxide dispersion strengthened(ODS)alloys are extensively used owing to high thermostability and creep strength contributed from uniformly dispersed fine oxides particles.However,the existence of these strengthening particles also deteriorates the processability and it is of great importance to establish accurate processing maps to guide the thermomechanical processes to enhance the formability.In this study,we performed particle swarm optimization-based back propagation artificial neural network model to predict the high temperature flow behavior of 0.25wt%Al2O3 particle-reinforced Cu alloys,and compared the accuracy with that of derived by Arrhenius-type constitutive model and back propagation artificial neural network model.To train these models,we obtained the raw data by fabricating ODS Cu alloys using the internal oxidation and reduction method,and conducting systematic hot compression tests between 400 and800℃with strain rates of 10^(-2)-10 S^(-1).At last,processing maps for ODS Cu alloys were proposed by combining processing parameters,mechanical behavior,microstructure characterization,and the modeling results achieved a coefficient of determination higher than>99%.
基金jointly supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 41105071)the CAS Strategic Priority Research Program (Grant No. XDA05110101)the National Basic Research Program of China (Grant No. 2011CB403406)
文摘Atmospheric aerosols （acting as cloud condensation nuclei） can enhance the cloud droplet number concentration and reduce the cloud droplet size, and in turn affect the cloud optical depth, as well as the cloud albedo, and thereby exert a radiative influence on climate （the first indirect aerosol effect）. In this paper, based on various relationships between cloud droplet spectral dispersion （c） and cloud droplet number concentration （Nc）, we analytically derive the corresponding expressions of the cloud radiative forcing induced by changes in the cloud droplet number concentration. Further quantitative evaluation indicates that the cloud radiative forcing induced by aerosols for the different ^-Nc relationships varies from -29.1% to 25.2%, compared to the case without considering spectral dispersion （e = 0）. Our results suggest that an accurate description of e - Nc relationships helps to reduce the uncertainty of the first indirect aerosol effect and advances our scientific understanding of aerosol-cloud-radiation interactions.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No90401009)the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province, China(NoSJ08B16)+1 种基金the Science Research Program of Education Department of Shaanxi Province, China (No06JK215)the Research Fund for Excellent Doctoral Thesis of Xi'an University of Technology, China (No602-210805)
文摘The transport of Tb（III） in dispersion supported liquid membrane（DSLM） with polyvinylidene fluoride membrane（PVDF） as the support and dispersion solution including HCl solution as the stripping solution and di（2-ethylhexyl） phosphoric acid（D2EHPA） dissolved in kerosene as the membrane solution, has been studied. The effects of pH value, initial concentration of Tb（III） and different ionic strength in the feed phase, volume ratio of membrane solution to stripping solution, concentration of HCl solution, concentration of carrier, different stripping agents in the dispersion phase on the transport of Tb（III） have also been investigated, respectively. As a result, the optimum transport conditions of Tb（III） were obtained, i.e., the concentration of HCl solution was 4.0 mol/L, the concentration of D2EHPA was 0.16 mol/L, the volume ratio of membrane solution to stripping solution was 30：30 in the dispersion phase and pH value was 4.5 in the feed phase. Ionic strength had no obvious effect on the transport of Tb（III）. Under the optimum conditions, the transport percentage of Tb（III） was up to 96.1% in a transport time of 35 min when the initial concentration of Tb（IIl） was 1.0× 10 -4 mol/L. The diffusion coefficient of Tb（III） in the membrane and the thickness of diffusion layer between feed phase and membrane phase were obtained and the values were 1.82×10 -8 m2/s and 5.61 um, respectively. The calculated results were in good agreement with the literature data.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52301339)the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province(Grant No.2021J05004)+1 种基金the State Key Laboratory of Hydraulic Engineering Intelligent Construction and Operation,Tianjin University(Grant No.HESS-2402)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.20720240038).
文摘A carcass is the innermost layer of a deep-sea unbonded flexible pipe,which is in direct contact with the gas/liquid-solid multi-phase flow.Considering that stress-accelerated erosion is common for carcasses,this study proposes a general model and simulation method for stress-accelerated erosion(SE)of carcasses under external water pressure.First,an SE model suitable for 316 stainless steel was developed,which was then used for stress-erosion simulation for an external pressurized carcass,and the solid domain,fluid domain and rough inner surface of the carcass were carefully considered.Moreover,a simplified model(equivalent smooth pipe)was also established on the basis of the main geometric characteristics of the carcass,and the stress-erosion characteristics under different operating conditions,including the effects of the elastic stress level,flow velocity,particle diameter and concentration,were carefully compared,and the key factors governing the elastic stress-erosion of the carcass were discussed.Finally,a modified geometry factor(GF)for carcasses was proposed considering the stress acceleration effect.
文摘The main objective of this research is to conduct a comprehensive study for enhancing the aqueous solubility of poorly water soluble gliclazide using hydrophilic fumed silica particles (Aerosil®380) and evaluating the influence of silica on drug release profile and pharmacological activity on alloxan induced diabetic rats. Solid dispersions (SD’s) of gliclazide were prepared using solvent evaporation method. The dissolution profiles and solid state characterization of the SD’s prepared were all evaluated. The dissolution rate of gliclazide in the SD’s with fumed silica (weight ratio, 1:1) was approximately 38%, which is about 10 fold higher than that of the pure drug after 30 min. After forming the SD’s, gliclazide changed into an amorphous state, which can infer from differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD). Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) also revealed the formation of weak hydrogen bonding through the interactions between the secondary amine groups of gliclazide and silanol groups of silica particles in the SD’s. The rapid dissolution rate from the SD’s might be attributed to the amorphization of drug, improved specific surface area and wettability than the original drug crystals. Further, we investigated the antidiabetic effects of SD’s of gliclazide in alloxan induced diabetic rats. The SD’s of gliclazide decrease the blood glucose level 64% whereas the conventional gliclazide decreases only 37% in diabetic rats. Lipid profiles, kidney and liver functions are remarkably improved in diabetic rat treated with SD’s of gliclazide than that of conventional gliclazide. These results suggest that SD’s of gliclazide have much more bioavailability and hence are more pharmacologically active than that of conventional gliclazide form.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U2241240,12172045 and 12221002)the Opening Fund of State Key Laboratory of Explosion Science and Technology of Beijing Institute of Technology,China(No.ZDKT23-02)。
文摘Carbon Carbon(C/C)composites in thermal-protection system are exposed to severe thermochemical ablation and mechanical erosion,and their thermal-protection performance is of vital importance to the structural safety and flight status of hypersonic vehicles.We numerically analyzes the mesoscopic ablation-erosion of C/C Composites with Inclined Fibers(CCIF).First,a thermochemical ablation model describing the reaction-diffusion coupled problem of C/C composites on mesoscale is employed to analyze ablative process,and the corresponding surface ablation morphology is obtained.Then,the ablation morphology of CCIF is taken as the geometrical model for mechanical erosion analysis,and their damage and failure behavior under high-speed airflow shear is analyzed by using progressive damage method.Moreover,the effects of fiber inclined angle and airflow direction on the mechanical erosion of CCIF are investigated,and the ablationerosion behavior is analyzed and discussed.The results show that the failure modes of mechanical erosion in inner and edge regions are obviously different,showing granular and block erosion phenomena respectively.The mechanical erosion of CCIF in the direction of reverse flow is easier than that in the direction of forward flow.These results can provide a theoretical basis for the design and optimization of thermal protection system materials.
基金funded by the Technology Funding Scheme of China Construction Second Engineering Bureau LTD(2020ZX150002)the National Natural Science Foundation Project of China(12262018).
文摘To address the challenges posed by tunnel construction in the alpine region,silica fume mixed concrete is commonly used as a construction material.The correlation between silica fume content and the lining life requires immediate investigation.In view of this phenomenon,the durability of unit lining concrete is predicted by analyzing three key indicators:carbonation depth,relative dynamic elastic modulus,and residual quality.This prediction is achieved by integrating the Entropy Weight Method,Grey theory life prediction model and BP artificial neural networks using data from tests and predictions of these indicators.Then,the Entropy Weight-Grey theory-BP Network Model is compared with other methods to analyze the predicted life.Finally,verify the sci-entificity of this model,and the optimum silica fume content of unit concrete lining is verified.The results showed,1)The addition of silica fume will accelerate the carbonization of unit concrete lining,and slow down the freeze-thaw cycle and sulfate erosion.2)The utilization of artificial neural networks is essential for enhancing the realism of the data,as it emphasizes the significance of silica fume content.3)Silica fume content of 10%results in the longest life and is the most suitable for lining construction.4)A comparison between single-factor and multi-factor predictions indicates that the multi-factor approach yields a longer maximum life.This improvement can be attributed to the inclusion of additional factors,such as freeze-thaw cycles and carbonation,which enhance the predicted life when employing these methods.In conclusion,the Entropy Weight-Grey Theory-BP Network life prediction Model is well-suited for tunnel lining in the alpine sulfate area of northwest China.
基金Project(2021YJ059)supported by the Research Project of China Academy of Railway Sciences。
文摘The study aims to investigate the carbonated water erosion mechanism of lining concrete in tunnels traversing karst environment and enhance its resistance.In this study,dynamic carbonated water erosion was simulated to assess erosion depth,microstructure,phase migrations,and pore structure in various tunnel lining cement-based materials.Additionally,Ca^(2+)leaching was analyzed,and impact of Ca/Si molar ratio in hydration products on erosion resistance was discussed by thermodynamic calculations.The results indicate that carbonated water erosion caused rough and porous surface on specimens,with reduced portlandite and CaCO_(3) content,increased porosity,and an enlargement of pore size.The thermodynamic calculations indicate that the erosion is spontaneous,driven by physical dissolution and chemical reactions dominated by Gibbs free energy.And the erosion reactions proceed more spontaneously and extensively when Ca/Si molar ratio in hydration products was higher.Therefore,cement-based materials with higher portlandite content exhibit weaker erosion resistance.Model-building concrete,with C-S-H gel and portlandite as primary hydration products,has greater erosion susceptibility than shotcrete with ettringite as main hydration product.Moreover,adding silicon-rich mineral admixtures can enhance the erosion resistance.This research offers theory and tech insights to boost cement-based material resistance against carbonated water erosion in karst tunnel engineering.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China（90401009） the Foundation for Planning Project of West Action of Chinese Academy of Sciences（KZCX2-XB2-13） the Research Fund for Excellent Doctoral Thesis of Xi’an University of Technology（602-210805）
文摘The separation of Eu^3 ＋is studied with a dispersion combined liquid membrane（DCLM）,in which polyvinylidene fluoride membrane（PVDF）is used as the liquid membrane support,dispersion solution containing HCl solution as the stripping solution,and 2-ethyl hexyl phosphonic acid-mono-2-ethyl hexyl ester（P507）dissolved in kerosene as the membrane solution.The effects of pH value,initial concentration of Eu3 ＋and different ionic strength in the feed phase,volume ratio of membrane solution to stripping solution,concentration of HCl solution, concentration of carrier,different stripping agents in the dispersion phase on the separation are investigated.The optimum condition for separation of Eu3 ＋is that concentration of HCl solution is 4.0 mol·L 1,concentration of carrier is 0.16 mol·L 1,and volume ratio of membrane solution to stripping solution is 30︰30 in the dispersion phase, and pH value is 4.2 in the feed phase.The ionic strength has no significant effect on separation of Eu3 ＋.Under the optimum condition,when the initial concentration of Eu3 ＋is 0.8×10 4mol·L 1,the separation percentage of Eu 3＋is 95.3%during the separation time of 130 min.The kinetic equation is developed in terms of the law of mass diffusion and the theory of interface chemistry.The diffusion coefficient of Eu3 ＋in the membrane and the thickness of diffusion layer between feed phase and membrane phase are obtained and their values are 1.48×10 7m 2·s 1and 36.6μm,respectively.The results obtained are in good agreement with literature data.
文摘Graphene and its derivatives are two-dimensional nanomaterials with exceptional physical and chemical properties.Research has shown that their addition can counter the inherent deficiencies of cementbased composites,including low tensile strength,poor toughness,and high susceptibility to cracking.However,because of its high specific surface area and the van der Waals force between layers,graphene is prone to agglomerate in the cement matrix which can make the properties worse.Hence,improving the graphene dispersion is essential.The surface structure and properties of graphene and its derivatives are first introduced,and the different methods for their dispersion in cement-based materials are reviewed.Their effects on the mechanical properties and durability of cement-based materials are then summarized.Based on these results,the microscopic and nanoscopic mechanisms of the way graphene and its derivatives affect cement-based materials are elaborated.Current problems and future trends in this research area are then considered.
文摘For segmented detectors,surface flatness is critical as it directly influences both energy resolution and image clarity.Additionally,the limited adjustment range of the segmented detectors necessitates precise benchmark construction.This paper proposes an architecture for detecting detector flatness based on channel spectral dispersion.By measuring the dispersion fringes for coplanar adjustment,the final adjustment residual is improved to better than 300 nm.This result validates the feasibility of the proposed technology and provides significant technical support for the development of next-generation large-aperture sky survey equipment.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2024YFD1501102)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province,China(Grant No.BK20220163)+2 种基金the Jiangxi Province Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.20224BAB203031)Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.XDA0440202)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.2023327)。
文摘Soil erosion is the primary factor causing the loss of soil resources and land degradation.Clarifying the current status of soil erosion in China and the characteristics of future changes under different pathways of development is important to the global management of soil resources,food security,and ecosystem services.We used the revised universal soil loss equation and the most recent and reliable soil and environmental data to characterize soil erosion in China at present and under typical Shared Socioeconomic Pathways and Representative Concentration Pathways(i.e.,SSP1–2.6 and SSP5–8.5)in the medium-and long-term future(2050 and 2100).The current average rate of soil erosion in China was 14.78 t ha^(-1)yr^(-1),with a total amount of about 14.0 Pg yr^(-1).The amount of total erosion increased by 5.0%,10.8%,9.9%,and 25.9%for scenarios 2050_SSP1–2.6,2050_SSP5–8.5,2100_SSP1–2.6,and 2100_SSP5–8.5,respectively,compared to the baseline amount in 2010.The contribution of climate change and land use to the increase in erosion ranged from 9.5%to 31.5%and-6.95%to-1.78%,respectively,with the contribution of climate change about 2.36-to 7.54-fold larger than the contribution of land use.Converting arable barren land into forest and grassland or adopting conservation tillage practices for farmland,could nevertheless effectively offset the increase in erosion under the four future scenarios.This study provides data and a scientific basis for managing soil erosion in China and provides a useful reference for conserving global land resources and formulating policies to cope with climatic and environmental changes.
文摘The increased erosion of mangrove forests has alarmed the government about the damage to both the economy and livelihoods.To evaluated forest and land erosion the coast.Based on survey data is divided into five levels(F1:no erosion;F2:little erosion;F3:moderate erosion;F4:high erosion;F5:strong erosion),and ecological conditions,the coast is divided into sub-regions for investigation.From the surveyed indicators at each erosion level,forest structure is analyzed for comparison.The erosion level is defined as an erosion function(Er)from 1 to 5(+),where(1)parameters include the number of trees per hectare(Ntr/ha),height to top(Ht),trunk diameter at 1.3 m(D1.3),tree canopy diameter(Dc),and width of the forest range(Wf);(2)land erosion is a function(Erl=Erlte+Erlsa+Erlsi+Erlcl),with parameters including erosion by terrain(Erlte),sand(Erlsa),silt(Erlsi),and clay(Erlcl);and(3)climate change leading to erosion is an inverse function(Cl)from 1 to 5(-),with parameters including erosion by rainfall(Clra),wind(Clwi),waves(Clwa),and tide(Clti).The resulting function output is Er=(Erf+Erl)-Cl.On eroded forest land,species were tested under climate change conditions and their growth in the next rainy season to assess survival rates affected by rainfall,waves,wind,and tides.These results help to plan planting mangrove forest anti-erosion models and construct a theoretical function of mangrove erosion and proposes restore forests using pioneer species.
文摘This study evaluates the efficacy of sustainable erosion control using slag-based alkali-activated cement crusts under varying rainfall and wind conditions. The rainfall intensities ranged from 30 mm/h to 120 mm/h, with durations ranging from 15 min to 90 min, and crust slopes of ∼2° (gentle) and 30° (steep). Wind tunnel experiments were conducted at wind velocities of 14 m/s, 21 m/s, and 28 m/s to investigate post-rainfall wind erodibility, along with changes in crust strength and microstructure analysis. The findings show the development of hydrated cementitious phases in alkali-activated material, which form around and between the particles during the alkaline activation process. Alkali-activated cement crusts significantly reduced erosion caused by rainfall and subsequent wind by several orders of magnitude. At the highest rainfall intensity of 120 mm/h, rainfall erosion was measured to be 1654.81 kg/m2 for untreated samples and 0.89 kg/m2 for treated samples, demonstrating a substantial 99.95% reduction in erosion due to the treatment. Similarly, at the highest wind speed tested, wind erosion was 122.75 kg/m2 for untreated samples and 0.095 kg/m2 for treated samples, indicating a significant 99.92% reduction in erosion due to the formation of an alkali-activated cement crust on the soil surface. However, exposure of the samples to 120 mm/h rainfall for 90 min resulted in a 5.2-fold increase in wind erosion compared to pre-rainfall conditions. Similarly, penetrometer results indicated a 37%–54% reduction in post-rainfall surface strength.
文摘To verify the wear resistance and erosion resistance of Ti-doped Ta_(2)O_(5)coating(TTO),a series of TTOs were prepared by magnetron sputtering technology by controlling the power of the Ti target.The change of growth structure,microstructure,and tribological properties of TTOs with Ti target power was studied.After the erosion test,the variation of erosion damage behavior of TTOs with mechanical properties under different erosion conditions was further studied.The results show that the TTOs eliminate the roughness,voids,and defects in the material due to the mobility of the adsorbed atoms during the growth process,and a flat and dense smooth surface is obtained.Tribological tests show that the TTOs are mainly characterized by plastic deformation and microcrack wear mechanism.Higher Ti target power can improve the wear resistance of TTOs.Erosion test results reveal that the impact crater,furrow,micro-cutting,brittle spalling,and crack formation are the main wear mechanisms of the TTOs samples under erosion conditions.
文摘In the face of uncertainty about climate change,this study examines the dynamics of sea level rise and coastline erosion in the East Coast of Malaysia.It examines past changes in the shoreline,beach profiles,and erosion rates using sophisticated coastal engineering models,remote sensing,field observations,and numerical modeling.The focus is on developing a strong approach for Coastal City Hazard Management(CCHM)zones and modeling erosion trends.Results show that coastal erosion poses a serious risk to socioeconomic activities,habitats,and biodiversity.It is made worse by sea level rise and human activity.There is an assessment of the implications and solutions for mitigation for critical regions.Policymakers,engaged in coastal hazard management and climate change adaptation will find the study vital as it promotes proactive measures to protect vulnerable coastal populations and ecosystems.
基金the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) for funding the field studies and for the research productivity fellowship (CNPq/PQ) awarded to Pedro Henrique Augusto MEDEIROS and José Carlos de ARAúJOthe Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES) for the doctoral scholarship awarded to Teresa Raquel Lima FARIAS (2117/13-4)the Foundation for the Support of Scientific and Technological Development in the State of Ceará (FUNCAP) for the master scholarship awarded to Maria Thereza Rocha CHAVES。
文摘Vegetation plays a major role in soil protection against erosion effects,and studies have also highlighted its importance in retaining sediments from roadside slopes.Yet,hydro-sedimentological studies under natural precipitation conditions are still scarce in semi-arid areas due to difficulties in monitoring the few and very concentrated precipitation events.Quantifying sediment connectivity and yield at watershed scale,often highly impacted by the erosion of unpaved roads,is necessary for management plans.This study aims to evaluate the efficiency of native vegetation on roadside slope segments in Caatinga biome in retaining sediments and conserving the soil in a semi-arid area of Brazil.Surface runoff,sediment concentration,and yield measurements were measured from 34 natural precipitation events in four years on two slopes with and without vegetation.The runoff coefficients of the plot with no vegetation varied from 3.0%to 58.0%,while in the vegetated plot,they showed variation from 1.0%to 21.0%.The annual specific sediment yield ranged from 4.6 to 138.7 kg/(hm^(2)•a)for the vegetated plot and from 34.9 to 608.5 kg/(hm^(2)•a)for the unvegetated one.These results indicate a 4 to 12 times higher soil loss on the unvegetated slope in relation to the vegetated one and demonstrate that natural Caatinga vegetation acts as an effective barrier against surface-transported sediments.Moreover,natural Caatinga vegetation present on the slope plays an important role in breaking connectivity between sediment flows from unpaved roads and the watershed drainage system.These findings indicate that investments in unpaved road and roadside slope restoration,not only enhance road infrastructure but also promote environmental gains by reducing the impact of erosion.
基金co-supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFB3403500)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.NSFC52202460)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Nos.2021M690392,2021TQ0036,and 2023TQ0031)。
文摘In the past few decades,ion engines have been widely used in deep-space propulsion and satellite station-keeping.The aim of extending the thruster lifetime is still one of the most important parts during the design stage of ion engine.As one of the core components of ion engine,the grid assembly of ion optic systems may experience long-term ion sputtering in extreme electro-thermal environments,which will eventually lead to its structural and electron-backstreaming failures.In this paper,the current studies of the grid assembly erosion process are systematically analyzed from the aspects of sputtering damage process of grid materials,numerical simulations,and measurements of erosion characteristics of grid assembly.The advantages and disadvantages of various erosion prediction models are highlighted,and the key factors and processes affecting the prediction accuracy of grid assembly erosion patterns are analyzed.Three different types of experimental methods of grid assembly erosion patterns are compared.The analysis in this paper is of great importance for selecting the sputter-resistant grid materials,as well as establishing the erosion models and measurement methods to accurately determine the erosion rate and failure modes of grid assembly.Consequently,the working conditions and structure parameters of ion optic systems could be optimized based on erosion models to promote the ion engine lifetime.
