The underhand cut-and-fill mining method is widely employed in underground mines,especially when the quality of surrounding rock mass or ore body is inferior or subjected to high stresses.Such a method typically requi...The underhand cut-and-fill mining method is widely employed in underground mines,especially when the quality of surrounding rock mass or ore body is inferior or subjected to high stresses.Such a method typically requires the construction of sill mats with cemented backfill to provide operators with safe artificial roofs.Accurate estimation of the minimum required strength of the sill mat is crucial to minimize binder consumption and ensure its stability upon base exposure.Over the years,only a few publications were devoted to determining the minimum required cohesion(cmin)of sill mats.None of them considered rock wall closure to be associated with the creep of surrounding rock mass.Moreover,the effect of rock wall closure associated with rock creep on the cminof the sill mat remains unknown.Thus,a series of numerical simulations was performed to fill this gap.The influence of rock creep on the cminof base-exposed sill mat was investigated for the first time.The numerical results indicate that Mitchell’s models could be suitable for sill mats subjected to negligible wall closure.However,this scenario is rare,especially when mine depth is large.In general,the cminof sill mats increases as mine depth increases.Neglecting rock creep would significantly underestimate the cminof sill mats.When mine depth is large and the rock mass exhibits severe creep,cemented backfill with ductile behavior(i.e.,with low stiffness but enough strength)should be considered to reduce binder consumption and prevent crushing failure.In all cases,promptly filling the mined-out stope below the sill mat can improve its stability and reduce its cminvalue.展开更多
We report the preparation of poly(3,4-ethylene dioxythiophene)(PEDOT)-modified polyvinylidene fluoride electrospun fibers and their use as a novel adsorbent material for the removal of the anionic dye Methyl Orange(MO...We report the preparation of poly(3,4-ethylene dioxythiophene)(PEDOT)-modified polyvinylidene fluoride electrospun fibers and their use as a novel adsorbent material for the removal of the anionic dye Methyl Orange(MO)from aqueous media.This novel adsorbent material can be used to selectively remove MO on a wide p H range(3.0-10.0),with a maximum capacity of 143.8 mg/g at p H 3.0.When used in a recirculating filtration system,the maximum absorption capacity was reached in a shorter time(20 min)than that observed for batch mode experiments(360 min).Based on the analyses of the kinetics and adsorption isotherm data,one can conclude that the predominant mechanism of interaction between the membrane and the dissolved dye molecules is electrostatic.Besides,considering the estimated values for the Gibbs energy,and entropy and enthalpy changes,it was established that the adsorption process is spontaneous and occurs in an endothermic manner.The good mechanical and environmental stability of these membranes allowed their use in at least 20 consecutive adsorption/desorption cycles,without significant loss of their characteristics.We suggest that the physical-chemical characteristics of PEDOT make these hybrid mats a promising adsorbent material for use in water remediation protocols and effluent treatment systems.展开更多
Filamentous green algae play an important functional role in element cycling and productivity in the diff erent water bodies. In hypersaline lakes and lagoons of the Crimea, filamentous green algae are present and for...Filamentous green algae play an important functional role in element cycling and productivity in the diff erent water bodies. In hypersaline lakes and lagoons of the Crimea, filamentous green algae are present and form bottom and floating mats that occupy large areas with high biomass, up to 4–5 kg(wet biomass)/m2. Cladophora spp. dominated in those mats. Five species of filamentous green algae(Chlorophyta) in Lake Chersonesskoye: C ladophora vadorum(Aresch.) Kütz., C. siwaschensis C. Meyer, C. echinus(Biasol.) Kütz., Ulothrix implexa(Kütz.) Kütz., Rhizoclonium tortuosum(Dillw.) Kütz., and seagrass(Angiospermae) R uppia cirrhosa(Petagna) Grande were found. Cladophora spp. and R. cirrhosa were found in the lake throughout the year, other types of algae were encountered episodically. In most cases the biomass of bottom mat exceeded that of the floating mat. In general, the total biomass of the bottom and floating mats in the lake areas at depths up to 30 cm was in a stable range of values from 100 to 290 mg(dry weight)/cm2. Animal and infusorian average abundance in mats reach high values: infusorians—up to 15 000 000 ind./m2, Cletocamptus retrogressus(Copepoda, Harpacticoida)—up to 730 000 ind./m2, Eucypris mareotica(Ostracoda)—up to 91 000 ind./m2 and Chironomidae larvae(Insecta, Diptera)—up to 140 ind./m2. Those values were much higher than in the plankton.展开更多
Microbial mats, mainly dominated by filamentous algae Calothrix and Oscillatoria, are well developed in Tibetan hot springs. A great number of fossil microorganisms, which existed as algae lamination in thermal deposi...Microbial mats, mainly dominated by filamentous algae Calothrix and Oscillatoria, are well developed in Tibetan hot springs. A great number of fossil microorganisms, which existed as algae lamination in thermal depositional cesium-bearing geyserite in this area, are identified as Calothrix and Oscillatoria through microexamination and culture experiments. These microbial mats show the ability to accumulate cesium from spring water to the extent of cesium concentration of 0.46-1.03% cell dry weight, 900 times higher than that in water, and capture large numbers of cesium-bearing opal grain. Silicon dioxide colloid in spring water replaces and fills with the organism and deposits on it to form algae laminated geyserite after dehydration and congelation. Cesium in the microbial mats and opal grain is then reserved in the geyserite. Eventually, cesium-bearing algae laminated geyserite is formed. Study on cesium distribution in geyserite also shows that cesium content in algae lamination, especially in heavily compacted algae lamination, is higher than in the opal layer. For geyserite with no algae lamination or other organism structure, which is generally formed in spring water with low silicon content, cesium accumulation and cesium-bearing opal grain assembled by the microbial mats are also indispensable. After the microbial mats accumulating cesium from spring water, silicon dioxide colloid poorly replaces and fills with the organism to form opal grain-bearing tremellose microbial mats. The shape and structure of the organisms are then destroyed, resulting in cesium-bearing geyserite with no algae lamination structure after dehydration and congelation. It is then concluded that microbial mats in the spring area contribute to the enrichment of cesium in the formation of cesium-bearing geyserite, and a biological genesis of the geyserite, besides of the physical and chemical genesis, is likely.展开更多
Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) fiber mats containing 20 and 80 wt% H3PW12O40 were prepared by using electrospinning technique. The fiber mats were characterized by IR, XRD spectra and scanning electron microscope (SEM). ...Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) fiber mats containing 20 and 80 wt% H3PW12O40 were prepared by using electrospinning technique. The fiber mats were characterized by IR, XRD spectra and scanning electron microscope (SEM). The diameter of the fiber mats is ca. 400 nm.展开更多
Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) fiber mats containing unsaturated heteropoly salt was prepared for the first time. IR, X-ray diffraction and SEM photographs characterized the beaded fiber mats. The viscoelasticity and the c...Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) fiber mats containing unsaturated heteropoly salt was prepared for the first time. IR, X-ray diffraction and SEM photographs characterized the beaded fiber mats. The viscoelasticity and the conductivity of the solution were the key factors that influence the formation of the beaded fiber mats.展开更多
A stable surface to move manpower and equipment is a key for the construction operations. To create a stable road surface, the road construction techniques are time-consuming and expensive for a traditional constructi...A stable surface to move manpower and equipment is a key for the construction operations. To create a stable road surface, the road construction techniques are time-consuming and expensive for a traditional construction which requires compaction of soil, aggregate base, sub-base and asphaltic layers. A Geosynthetic Access Mat (GAM) system can serve as an alternative to other traditional construction techniques to accommodate temporary construction. Due to its rigidity, the mat system can provide substantial vertical resistance to the applied load under a large deflection subject to soil conditions. This paper provides details of GAM specifications, soil conditions, applications, installation procedure, comparison with other soil stabilization methods and Aramco experience for deployments of these mats.展开更多
The well-preserved Mesoproterozoic succession in the North China platform consists mainly of three iithological associations including peritidal quartz sandstone, shallow marine and lagoonal dark to black shales, and ...The well-preserved Mesoproterozoic succession in the North China platform consists mainly of three iithological associations including peritidal quartz sandstone, shallow marine and lagoonal dark to black shales, and shallow epeiric carbonates, with a total thickness of up to 8 000 m. In addition to well-documented microplants, macroalgae, and microbial buildups, abundant microbially induced sedimentary structures （MISS） and mat-related sediments have been recognized in these rocks. Intensive microbial mat layers and MISS are especially well preserved in the carbonates of the upper Gaoyuzhuang （高于庄） （ca. 1.5 Ga） and lower Wumishan （雾迷山） （ca. 1.45 Ga） formations, indicating diversified microbial activities and a high organic production. In these petrified biomats, putative microbial fossils （both coccoidal and filamentous） and framboidal pyrites have been identified. The abundance of authigenic carbonate minerals in the host rocks, such as, acicular aragonites, rosette barites, radial siderites, ankerites, and botryoidal carbonate cements, suggests authigenic carbonate precipitation from anaerobic oxidation of methane （AOM） under anoxic/euxinic conditions. Warm climate and anoxic/euxinic conditions in the Mesoproterozoic oceans may have facilitated high microbial productivity and organic burial in sediments. Although authigenic carbonate cements may record carbonate precipitation from anaerobic methane oxidation, gas blister （or dome） structures may indicate gas release from active methanogenesis during shallow burial. Bituminous fragments in mat-related carbonates also provide evidence for hydrocarbon generation. Under proper conditions, the Mesoproterozoic mat-rich carbonates will have the potential for hydrocarbon generation and serve as source rocks. On the basis of petrified biomats, a rough estimation suggests that the Mesoproterozoic carbonates of the North China platform might have a hydrocarbon production potential in the order of 10 ×10^8 t.展开更多
To reduce the environmental pollution and meet the needs for wearable electronic devices, new requirements for electromagnetic interference(EMI) shielding materials include flexibility, biodegradability, and biocompat...To reduce the environmental pollution and meet the needs for wearable electronic devices, new requirements for electromagnetic interference(EMI) shielding materials include flexibility, biodegradability, and biocompatibility. Herein, we reported a polypyrrole-coated zein/epoxy(PPy/ZE) ultrafine fiber mat which was inherently biodegradable and skin-friendly. In addition, it could maintain its ultrafine fibrous structure after coating, which could provide the mat with mechanical compliance, high porosity, and a large specific area for high EMI shielding. With the assistance of the epoxide cross-linking, the breaking stresses of the PPy/ZE fiber mats could achieve 3.3 MPa and 1.4 MPa and the strains were 40.1% and 83.0% in dry and wet states, respectively, which met the needs of various wearable electronic devices. Along with the extension in the PPy treatment duration, more PPy was loaded on the fiber surfaces, which formed more integrated and conductive paths to generate increasing conductivities up to 401.76 S·m^(-1). Moreover, the EMI shielding performance was raised to 26.84 dB. The biobased mats provide a green and efficient choice for EMI shielding materials, which may be a promising strategy to address EMI problems in multiple fields.展开更多
Composite nanofibrous mats consisting of poly( L-lactideco-ε-caprolactone)( PLCL) and collagen type I( COL) were fabricated by electrospinning,and ten times simulated body fluid(10SBF) were employed to mineralize nan...Composite nanofibrous mats consisting of poly( L-lactideco-ε-caprolactone)( PLCL) and collagen type I( COL) were fabricated by electrospinning,and ten times simulated body fluid(10SBF) were employed to mineralize nanofibrous mats. Ballshaped hydroxyapatite( HA) was deposited on the surface of nanofibrous mats in 1. 5 h at room temperature. Human fetal osteoblasts( hFob) were seeded to investigate their proliferation and differentiation on mineralized composite nanofibrous mats. The results showed that hFob grew well on mineralized composite nanofibrous mats and alkaline phosphatase( ALP) activity of hFob on mineralized composite nanofibrous mats at 14 d was much higher than that on untreated nanofibrous mats. Moreover,the expression of osteocalcin of cells on mineralized composite nanofibrous mats was also much higher than those on untreated nanofibrous mats at 7 d and 14 d. This mineralized composite nanofibrous mats may have a great potential for bone tissue engineering.展开更多
Microbial mats are organo-sedimentary ecosystems formed by autotrophic and heterotrophic bacterias. Cyanobacteria contribute to the formation of these structures from the entrapment and engulfment of sediments contrib...Microbial mats are organo-sedimentary ecosystems formed by autotrophic and heterotrophic bacterias. Cyanobacteria contribute to the formation of these structures from the entrapment and engulfment of sediments contributing to the formation of carbonate rocks found in the geological record from the Precambrian to the Recent. In this research we identified the living cyanobacteria mats type 1 (gelatinous) and type 2 (cohesives) present in Brejo do Espinho and Araruama saline, east Fluminense, Rio de Janeirostate. The microbial mats type 1, were found in compartiment A and B of Brejo do Espinho and the Araruama saline in the tank with a depth of10 cm. The mats type 2 were only found in compartiment A and in tank with15 cmdepth. In the microbial mats of compartiments A and B predominated the spherical forms of genres Chroococcus Nageli 1948 and Aphanothece Nageli1948. Inthe tanks predominated filamentous forms of the Leptolyngbya Anagnostidis and Komárek 1988 genre. In mats type 1, the diversity indices (H') were 1.95 and 2.24 and in type 2 of 2.16 and 2.14 for the Brejo do Espinho and Araruama saline, respectively. The highest values of diversity indices found in saline tanks occurred by stable salinity conditions.展开更多
From July 22 to 25,"2022 Discover China CulturalTour"participatedbyforeign diplomats in China hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism entered into the Colorful Yunnan.18ambassadors andotherdiplomats fr...From July 22 to 25,"2022 Discover China CulturalTour"participatedbyforeign diplomats in China hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism entered into the Colorful Yunnan.18ambassadors andotherdiplomats from11countries jointly initiated the1st station event of the themed route of"2022 Discover China Cultural Tour".展开更多
Efficient,temperature-insensitive electromagnetic attenuation materials are critical for high microwave absorption at high temperatures.This study presents SiC/TiC/SiTiOC hybrid nanofiber mats constructed using an in-...Efficient,temperature-insensitive electromagnetic attenuation materials are critical for high microwave absorption at high temperatures.This study presents SiC/TiC/SiTiOC hybrid nanofiber mats constructed using an in-situ synthesis method;these mats incorporate SiC/TiC as the microwave loss unit and SiTiOC as the antioxidant unit,offering an innovative approach to high-temperature microwave absorption.The introduction of high-conductivity TiC not only optimizes the dielectric constant and impedance matching of the material but also enhances its thermal cycling stability.This design ensures steady electromagnetic attenuation,enabling the hybrid nanofiber mats to maintain robust absorption performance in the X-band,even at high temperatures.At 873 K,the material demonstrates an effective absorption bandwidth of 3.6 GHz and a minimum reflection loss of−45.55 dB.Compared to single-system absorbers,such as SiC/C nanofiber materials,with a single system,the multicomponent SiC/TiC/SiTiOC hybrid nanofiber mats deliver reliable absorption performance in the temperature range of 293-873 K.This study confirms that highly conductive titanium-based ceramic materials used for dielectric property regulation effectively address the challenges of poor temperature stability and limited reusability in high-temperature carbon-ceramic absorbing materials,providing valuable insights and guidance for designing efficient microwave absorbers that can operate across a wide temperature range.展开更多
Rehabilitation devices that integrate pressure sensors can measure vital metrics such as muscle activities and body posture,allowing patients to perform rehabilitation exercises independently without the need for cons...Rehabilitation devices that integrate pressure sensors can measure vital metrics such as muscle activities and body posture,allowing patients to perform rehabilitation exercises independently without the need for constant professional oversight.However,traditional devices are commonly constructed based on thin-film plastics and rely on external power sources that are housed in bulky encapsulation cases,compromising user inconvenience and discomfort when worn for rehabilitation activities.While textile-based sensors with self-powering capabilities offer comfort and mobility without external power sources,their sensitivity and sensing range for pressure changes fall short compared to those counterparts.To address this challenge,we herein introduce a skin-inspired,permeable,structure-gradient fiber mat(SGFM)for triboelectric pressuresensing textiles.Permeable SGFM,created through template-assisted layer-by-layer electrospinning,mimics human skin's rigidity-to-softness mechanical transition.Such a structural design can effectively enhance the dielectric and compressive properties of SGFM,thereby significantly enhancing the sensitivity of the SGFM-based triboelectric pressure sensing textiles over a broad sensing range(0.068 kPa−1 in 0–53 kPa,0.013 kPa−1 in 53–660 kPa).Notably,the electrospun fibrous structure of SGFM provides pressure sensing textiles with promising moisture permeability,ensuring a comfortable wearing experience.As a proof-of-concept demonstration of applications,SGFM was incorporated into a wearable rehabilitation monitoring system to detect quadriceps,pulse,and plantar pressures for posture tracking and correction,displaying substantial potential for enhancing the efficiency of rehabilitation assistance.展开更多
The Mesoproterozoic Chuanlinggou Formation (ca. 1.7 Ga) consists mainly of dark-gray to black shales that are widespread in the North China Platform. Abundant centimeter-scale sand veins are present within the shale l...The Mesoproterozoic Chuanlinggou Formation (ca. 1.7 Ga) consists mainly of dark-gray to black shales that are widespread in the North China Platform. Abundant centimeter-scale sand veins are present within the shale layers of this unit, particularly in the middle part. Sand veins display ptygmatic shapes, perpendicular or with a high angle to bedding planes. They penetrate the black shale layers but are often terminated by thin, lenticular sandstone beds, forming small-scale ‘tepee-like’ structures. On bedding planes, sand veins are expressed as small ridges with 1–3 mm positive relief. Lack of polygonal shapes and their occurrence in thinly laminated, relatively deep-water shales preclude an origin from sand-filled desiccation cracks. Instead, their close association with microbially induced sedimentary structures (MISS) such as micro-wrinkles and gas blisters, putative bacterial fossils (possibly coccoidal cyanobacteria) and framboidal pyrites, suggests that they were formed by degassing of methane from microbial mat decay. Methane gas disrupted overlying sedimentary layers, creating fractures open to seawater. Fine-grained quartz sands, which were transported into the depositional environment by strong winds, filled the fractures. Sand-filled fractures were shortened and folded during burial compaction, forming ptygmatic shapes. The presence of dispersed dolomite and siderite in these sand veins suggests authigenic carbonate precipitation from anaerobic oxidation of methane (AOM). Sand veins are intensely distributed within the Chuanlinggou Formation and are spatially widespread in the North China Platform. If their methane origin is confirmed, they may have important implications for the Mesoproterozoic paleoclimate. With anoxic oceans and low seawater sulfate concentration during the Mesoproterozoic, methane release from microbial mat decay and/or microbial methanogenesis during shallow burial may have been proportionally higher than that of the modern marine environments, with resultant increase in the relative importance of methane in maintaining the Mesoproterozoic greenhouse climate.展开更多
Analysis of environmental samples for bacterial antibiotic resistance genes may have different objectives and analysis strategies. In some cases, the purpose was to study diversity and evolution of genes that could be...Analysis of environmental samples for bacterial antibiotic resistance genes may have different objectives and analysis strategies. In some cases, the purpose was to study diversity and evolution of genes that could be grouped within a mechanism of antibiotic resistance. Different protocols have been designed for detection and confirmation that a functional gene was found. In this study, we present a sequence-based screening of candidate genes encoding beta-lactamases in 14 metagenomes of Antarctic microbial mats. The samples were obtained from different sites, representing diverse biogeographic regions of maritime and continental Antarctica. A protocol was designed based on generation of Hidden Markov Models from the four beta-lactamase classes by Ambler classification, using sequences from the Comprehensive Antibiotic Resistance Database (CARD). The models were used as queries for metagenome analysis and recovered contigs were subsequently annotated using RAST. According to our analysis, 14 metagenomes analyzed contain A, B and C beta-lactamase genes. Class D genes, however, were identified in 11 metagenomes. The most abundant was class C (46.8%), followed by classes B (35.5%), A (14.2%) and D (3.5%). A considerable number of sequences formed clusters which included, in some cases, contigs from different metagenomes. These assemblies are clearly separated from reference clusters, previously identified using CARD beta-lactamase sequences. While bacterial antibiotic resistance is a major challenge of public health worldwide, our results suggest that environmental diversity of beta-lactamase genes is higher than that currently reported, although this should be complemented with gene function analysis.展开更多
ZnO-based photocatalytic materials have received widespread attention due to their usefulness than other photocatalytic materials in organic dye wastewater treatment.However,its photocatalytic efficiency and surface s...ZnO-based photocatalytic materials have received widespread attention due to their usefulness than other photocatalytic materials in organic dye wastewater treatment.However,its photocatalytic efficiency and surface stability limit further applicability.This paper uses a one-step carbonization method to prepare multifunctional ZnO/carbon hybrid nanofiber mats.The carbonization creates aπ-conjugated carbonaceous structure of the mats,which prolongs the electron recovery time of ZnO nanoparticles to yield improved photocatalytic efficiency.Further,the carbonization reduces the fiber diameter of the carbon hybrid nanofiber mats,which quadruples the specific surface area to yield enhanced adsorption and photocatalytic performance.At the same time,the prepared nanofiber mats can increase the evaporation rate of water under solar irradiation to a level of 1.46 kg·m^(-2)·h^(-1)with an efficiency of 91.9%.Thus,the nanofiber mats allow the facile incorporation of photocatalysts to clean contaminated water through adsorption,photodegradation,and interfacial heat-assisted distillation mechanisms.展开更多
基金financially supported by the Project of National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFE0129200)the Beijing Nova Program(No.20220484057)+3 种基金the China Scholarship Council(No.202010300001)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52304101)financial support from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada(No.RGPIN-201806902)industrial partners of the Research Institute on Mines and the Environment(No.RIME UQAT-Polytechnique)。
文摘The underhand cut-and-fill mining method is widely employed in underground mines,especially when the quality of surrounding rock mass or ore body is inferior or subjected to high stresses.Such a method typically requires the construction of sill mats with cemented backfill to provide operators with safe artificial roofs.Accurate estimation of the minimum required strength of the sill mat is crucial to minimize binder consumption and ensure its stability upon base exposure.Over the years,only a few publications were devoted to determining the minimum required cohesion(cmin)of sill mats.None of them considered rock wall closure to be associated with the creep of surrounding rock mass.Moreover,the effect of rock wall closure associated with rock creep on the cminof the sill mat remains unknown.Thus,a series of numerical simulations was performed to fill this gap.The influence of rock creep on the cminof base-exposed sill mat was investigated for the first time.The numerical results indicate that Mitchell’s models could be suitable for sill mats subjected to negligible wall closure.However,this scenario is rare,especially when mine depth is large.In general,the cminof sill mats increases as mine depth increases.Neglecting rock creep would significantly underestimate the cminof sill mats.When mine depth is large and the rock mass exhibits severe creep,cemented backfill with ductile behavior(i.e.,with low stiffness but enough strength)should be considered to reduce binder consumption and prevent crushing failure.In all cases,promptly filling the mined-out stope below the sill mat can improve its stability and reduce its cminvalue.
文摘We report the preparation of poly(3,4-ethylene dioxythiophene)(PEDOT)-modified polyvinylidene fluoride electrospun fibers and their use as a novel adsorbent material for the removal of the anionic dye Methyl Orange(MO)from aqueous media.This novel adsorbent material can be used to selectively remove MO on a wide p H range(3.0-10.0),with a maximum capacity of 143.8 mg/g at p H 3.0.When used in a recirculating filtration system,the maximum absorption capacity was reached in a shorter time(20 min)than that observed for batch mode experiments(360 min).Based on the analyses of the kinetics and adsorption isotherm data,one can conclude that the predominant mechanism of interaction between the membrane and the dissolved dye molecules is electrostatic.Besides,considering the estimated values for the Gibbs energy,and entropy and enthalpy changes,it was established that the adsorption process is spontaneous and occurs in an endothermic manner.The good mechanical and environmental stability of these membranes allowed their use in at least 20 consecutive adsorption/desorption cycles,without significant loss of their characteristics.We suggest that the physical-chemical characteristics of PEDOT make these hybrid mats a promising adsorbent material for use in water remediation protocols and effluent treatment systems.
基金support of the Russian Academy of Sciences for the A.O.Kovalevsky Institute of Marine Biological Research of RAS
文摘Filamentous green algae play an important functional role in element cycling and productivity in the diff erent water bodies. In hypersaline lakes and lagoons of the Crimea, filamentous green algae are present and form bottom and floating mats that occupy large areas with high biomass, up to 4–5 kg(wet biomass)/m2. Cladophora spp. dominated in those mats. Five species of filamentous green algae(Chlorophyta) in Lake Chersonesskoye: C ladophora vadorum(Aresch.) Kütz., C. siwaschensis C. Meyer, C. echinus(Biasol.) Kütz., Ulothrix implexa(Kütz.) Kütz., Rhizoclonium tortuosum(Dillw.) Kütz., and seagrass(Angiospermae) R uppia cirrhosa(Petagna) Grande were found. Cladophora spp. and R. cirrhosa were found in the lake throughout the year, other types of algae were encountered episodically. In most cases the biomass of bottom mat exceeded that of the floating mat. In general, the total biomass of the bottom and floating mats in the lake areas at depths up to 30 cm was in a stable range of values from 100 to 290 mg(dry weight)/cm2. Animal and infusorian average abundance in mats reach high values: infusorians—up to 15 000 000 ind./m2, Cletocamptus retrogressus(Copepoda, Harpacticoida)—up to 730 000 ind./m2, Eucypris mareotica(Ostracoda)—up to 91 000 ind./m2 and Chironomidae larvae(Insecta, Diptera)—up to 140 ind./m2. Those values were much higher than in the plankton.
基金co-supported by the National Key Project on Basic Research(2011CB403006)the Special Fund for Scientific Research of Central-leveled Academy(K2007-3-2)National Geological Survey(1212010818057,1212011120046)
文摘Microbial mats, mainly dominated by filamentous algae Calothrix and Oscillatoria, are well developed in Tibetan hot springs. A great number of fossil microorganisms, which existed as algae lamination in thermal depositional cesium-bearing geyserite in this area, are identified as Calothrix and Oscillatoria through microexamination and culture experiments. These microbial mats show the ability to accumulate cesium from spring water to the extent of cesium concentration of 0.46-1.03% cell dry weight, 900 times higher than that in water, and capture large numbers of cesium-bearing opal grain. Silicon dioxide colloid in spring water replaces and fills with the organism and deposits on it to form algae laminated geyserite after dehydration and congelation. Cesium in the microbial mats and opal grain is then reserved in the geyserite. Eventually, cesium-bearing algae laminated geyserite is formed. Study on cesium distribution in geyserite also shows that cesium content in algae lamination, especially in heavily compacted algae lamination, is higher than in the opal layer. For geyserite with no algae lamination or other organism structure, which is generally formed in spring water with low silicon content, cesium accumulation and cesium-bearing opal grain assembled by the microbial mats are also indispensable. After the microbial mats accumulating cesium from spring water, silicon dioxide colloid poorly replaces and fills with the organism to form opal grain-bearing tremellose microbial mats. The shape and structure of the organisms are then destroyed, resulting in cesium-bearing geyserite with no algae lamination structure after dehydration and congelation. It is then concluded that microbial mats in the spring area contribute to the enrichment of cesium in the formation of cesium-bearing geyserite, and a biological genesis of the geyserite, besides of the physical and chemical genesis, is likely.
文摘Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) fiber mats containing 20 and 80 wt% H3PW12O40 were prepared by using electrospinning technique. The fiber mats were characterized by IR, XRD spectra and scanning electron microscope (SEM). The diameter of the fiber mats is ca. 400 nm.
文摘Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) fiber mats containing unsaturated heteropoly salt was prepared for the first time. IR, X-ray diffraction and SEM photographs characterized the beaded fiber mats. The viscoelasticity and the conductivity of the solution were the key factors that influence the formation of the beaded fiber mats.
文摘A stable surface to move manpower and equipment is a key for the construction operations. To create a stable road surface, the road construction techniques are time-consuming and expensive for a traditional construction which requires compaction of soil, aggregate base, sub-base and asphaltic layers. A Geosynthetic Access Mat (GAM) system can serve as an alternative to other traditional construction techniques to accommodate temporary construction. Due to its rigidity, the mat system can provide substantial vertical resistance to the applied load under a large deflection subject to soil conditions. This paper provides details of GAM specifications, soil conditions, applications, installation procedure, comparison with other soil stabilization methods and Aramco experience for deployments of these mats.
基金supported by the SINOPEC project (G0800-06-ZS-319)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 40621002)the Ministry of Education of China (IRT00546, B0711)
文摘The well-preserved Mesoproterozoic succession in the North China platform consists mainly of three iithological associations including peritidal quartz sandstone, shallow marine and lagoonal dark to black shales, and shallow epeiric carbonates, with a total thickness of up to 8 000 m. In addition to well-documented microplants, macroalgae, and microbial buildups, abundant microbially induced sedimentary structures （MISS） and mat-related sediments have been recognized in these rocks. Intensive microbial mat layers and MISS are especially well preserved in the carbonates of the upper Gaoyuzhuang （高于庄） （ca. 1.5 Ga） and lower Wumishan （雾迷山） （ca. 1.45 Ga） formations, indicating diversified microbial activities and a high organic production. In these petrified biomats, putative microbial fossils （both coccoidal and filamentous） and framboidal pyrites have been identified. The abundance of authigenic carbonate minerals in the host rocks, such as, acicular aragonites, rosette barites, radial siderites, ankerites, and botryoidal carbonate cements, suggests authigenic carbonate precipitation from anaerobic oxidation of methane （AOM） under anoxic/euxinic conditions. Warm climate and anoxic/euxinic conditions in the Mesoproterozoic oceans may have facilitated high microbial productivity and organic burial in sediments. Although authigenic carbonate cements may record carbonate precipitation from anaerobic methane oxidation, gas blister （or dome） structures may indicate gas release from active methanogenesis during shallow burial. Bituminous fragments in mat-related carbonates also provide evidence for hydrocarbon generation. Under proper conditions, the Mesoproterozoic mat-rich carbonates will have the potential for hydrocarbon generation and serve as source rocks. On the basis of petrified biomats, a rough estimation suggests that the Mesoproterozoic carbonates of the North China platform might have a hydrocarbon production potential in the order of 10 ×10^8 t.
基金Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(No. 2232022D-13)Fundamental Research Funds of Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Center of High Performance Fibers and Composites (Province-M inistry Joint),China(No. X12812101/015)。
文摘To reduce the environmental pollution and meet the needs for wearable electronic devices, new requirements for electromagnetic interference(EMI) shielding materials include flexibility, biodegradability, and biocompatibility. Herein, we reported a polypyrrole-coated zein/epoxy(PPy/ZE) ultrafine fiber mat which was inherently biodegradable and skin-friendly. In addition, it could maintain its ultrafine fibrous structure after coating, which could provide the mat with mechanical compliance, high porosity, and a large specific area for high EMI shielding. With the assistance of the epoxide cross-linking, the breaking stresses of the PPy/ZE fiber mats could achieve 3.3 MPa and 1.4 MPa and the strains were 40.1% and 83.0% in dry and wet states, respectively, which met the needs of various wearable electronic devices. Along with the extension in the PPy treatment duration, more PPy was loaded on the fiber surfaces, which formed more integrated and conductive paths to generate increasing conductivities up to 401.76 S·m^(-1). Moreover, the EMI shielding performance was raised to 26.84 dB. The biobased mats provide a green and efficient choice for EMI shielding materials, which may be a promising strategy to address EMI problems in multiple fields.
基金"111 Project"Biomedical Textile Materials Science and Technology,China(No.B07024)National Natural Science Foundations of China(No.31070871,No.31271035)+2 种基金National Medical Research Council,China(No.NMRC/1151/2008)Technologies Bureau of Jiaxing City,China(No.MTC2012-006,No.2011A Y1026)Science and Technology Agency of Zhejiang Province,China(No.2012R10012-09)
文摘Composite nanofibrous mats consisting of poly( L-lactideco-ε-caprolactone)( PLCL) and collagen type I( COL) were fabricated by electrospinning,and ten times simulated body fluid(10SBF) were employed to mineralize nanofibrous mats. Ballshaped hydroxyapatite( HA) was deposited on the surface of nanofibrous mats in 1. 5 h at room temperature. Human fetal osteoblasts( hFob) were seeded to investigate their proliferation and differentiation on mineralized composite nanofibrous mats. The results showed that hFob grew well on mineralized composite nanofibrous mats and alkaline phosphatase( ALP) activity of hFob on mineralized composite nanofibrous mats at 14 d was much higher than that on untreated nanofibrous mats. Moreover,the expression of osteocalcin of cells on mineralized composite nanofibrous mats was also much higher than those on untreated nanofibrous mats at 7 d and 14 d. This mineralized composite nanofibrous mats may have a great potential for bone tissue engineering.
文摘Microbial mats are organo-sedimentary ecosystems formed by autotrophic and heterotrophic bacterias. Cyanobacteria contribute to the formation of these structures from the entrapment and engulfment of sediments contributing to the formation of carbonate rocks found in the geological record from the Precambrian to the Recent. In this research we identified the living cyanobacteria mats type 1 (gelatinous) and type 2 (cohesives) present in Brejo do Espinho and Araruama saline, east Fluminense, Rio de Janeirostate. The microbial mats type 1, were found in compartiment A and B of Brejo do Espinho and the Araruama saline in the tank with a depth of10 cm. The mats type 2 were only found in compartiment A and in tank with15 cmdepth. In the microbial mats of compartiments A and B predominated the spherical forms of genres Chroococcus Nageli 1948 and Aphanothece Nageli1948. Inthe tanks predominated filamentous forms of the Leptolyngbya Anagnostidis and Komárek 1988 genre. In mats type 1, the diversity indices (H') were 1.95 and 2.24 and in type 2 of 2.16 and 2.14 for the Brejo do Espinho and Araruama saline, respectively. The highest values of diversity indices found in saline tanks occurred by stable salinity conditions.
文摘From July 22 to 25,"2022 Discover China CulturalTour"participatedbyforeign diplomats in China hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism entered into the Colorful Yunnan.18ambassadors andotherdiplomats from11countries jointly initiated the1st station event of the themed route of"2022 Discover China Cultural Tour".
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52303352,52231007,12327804,T2321003,22088101)the National Key Research Program of China(Grant No.2021YFA1200600).
文摘Efficient,temperature-insensitive electromagnetic attenuation materials are critical for high microwave absorption at high temperatures.This study presents SiC/TiC/SiTiOC hybrid nanofiber mats constructed using an in-situ synthesis method;these mats incorporate SiC/TiC as the microwave loss unit and SiTiOC as the antioxidant unit,offering an innovative approach to high-temperature microwave absorption.The introduction of high-conductivity TiC not only optimizes the dielectric constant and impedance matching of the material but also enhances its thermal cycling stability.This design ensures steady electromagnetic attenuation,enabling the hybrid nanofiber mats to maintain robust absorption performance in the X-band,even at high temperatures.At 873 K,the material demonstrates an effective absorption bandwidth of 3.6 GHz and a minimum reflection loss of−45.55 dB.Compared to single-system absorbers,such as SiC/C nanofiber materials,with a single system,the multicomponent SiC/TiC/SiTiOC hybrid nanofiber mats deliver reliable absorption performance in the temperature range of 293-873 K.This study confirms that highly conductive titanium-based ceramic materials used for dielectric property regulation effectively address the challenges of poor temperature stability and limited reusability in high-temperature carbon-ceramic absorbing materials,providing valuable insights and guidance for designing efficient microwave absorbers that can operate across a wide temperature range.
基金supported by the General Research Fund of Hong Kong(15212021)NSFC's Young Scientists Fund(52203318)+1 种基金Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Committee(SGDX20210823103403033)the PolyU Presidential PhD Fellowship Scheme.
文摘Rehabilitation devices that integrate pressure sensors can measure vital metrics such as muscle activities and body posture,allowing patients to perform rehabilitation exercises independently without the need for constant professional oversight.However,traditional devices are commonly constructed based on thin-film plastics and rely on external power sources that are housed in bulky encapsulation cases,compromising user inconvenience and discomfort when worn for rehabilitation activities.While textile-based sensors with self-powering capabilities offer comfort and mobility without external power sources,their sensitivity and sensing range for pressure changes fall short compared to those counterparts.To address this challenge,we herein introduce a skin-inspired,permeable,structure-gradient fiber mat(SGFM)for triboelectric pressuresensing textiles.Permeable SGFM,created through template-assisted layer-by-layer electrospinning,mimics human skin's rigidity-to-softness mechanical transition.Such a structural design can effectively enhance the dielectric and compressive properties of SGFM,thereby significantly enhancing the sensitivity of the SGFM-based triboelectric pressure sensing textiles over a broad sensing range(0.068 kPa−1 in 0–53 kPa,0.013 kPa−1 in 53–660 kPa).Notably,the electrospun fibrous structure of SGFM provides pressure sensing textiles with promising moisture permeability,ensuring a comfortable wearing experience.As a proof-of-concept demonstration of applications,SGFM was incorporated into a wearable rehabilitation monitoring system to detect quadriceps,pulse,and plantar pressures for posture tracking and correction,displaying substantial potential for enhancing the efficiency of rehabilitation assistance.
基金the MOE Innovative Research Team Program (Grant No. IRT0546)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 40621002)+1 种基金SINOPEC Project (Grant No. G0800-06-ZS-319)the Education Ministry of China (Grant No. B07011)
文摘The Mesoproterozoic Chuanlinggou Formation (ca. 1.7 Ga) consists mainly of dark-gray to black shales that are widespread in the North China Platform. Abundant centimeter-scale sand veins are present within the shale layers of this unit, particularly in the middle part. Sand veins display ptygmatic shapes, perpendicular or with a high angle to bedding planes. They penetrate the black shale layers but are often terminated by thin, lenticular sandstone beds, forming small-scale ‘tepee-like’ structures. On bedding planes, sand veins are expressed as small ridges with 1–3 mm positive relief. Lack of polygonal shapes and their occurrence in thinly laminated, relatively deep-water shales preclude an origin from sand-filled desiccation cracks. Instead, their close association with microbially induced sedimentary structures (MISS) such as micro-wrinkles and gas blisters, putative bacterial fossils (possibly coccoidal cyanobacteria) and framboidal pyrites, suggests that they were formed by degassing of methane from microbial mat decay. Methane gas disrupted overlying sedimentary layers, creating fractures open to seawater. Fine-grained quartz sands, which were transported into the depositional environment by strong winds, filled the fractures. Sand-filled fractures were shortened and folded during burial compaction, forming ptygmatic shapes. The presence of dispersed dolomite and siderite in these sand veins suggests authigenic carbonate precipitation from anaerobic oxidation of methane (AOM). Sand veins are intensely distributed within the Chuanlinggou Formation and are spatially widespread in the North China Platform. If their methane origin is confirmed, they may have important implications for the Mesoproterozoic paleoclimate. With anoxic oceans and low seawater sulfate concentration during the Mesoproterozoic, methane release from microbial mat decay and/or microbial methanogenesis during shallow burial may have been proportionally higher than that of the modern marine environments, with resultant increase in the relative importance of methane in maintaining the Mesoproterozoic greenhouse climate.
文摘Analysis of environmental samples for bacterial antibiotic resistance genes may have different objectives and analysis strategies. In some cases, the purpose was to study diversity and evolution of genes that could be grouped within a mechanism of antibiotic resistance. Different protocols have been designed for detection and confirmation that a functional gene was found. In this study, we present a sequence-based screening of candidate genes encoding beta-lactamases in 14 metagenomes of Antarctic microbial mats. The samples were obtained from different sites, representing diverse biogeographic regions of maritime and continental Antarctica. A protocol was designed based on generation of Hidden Markov Models from the four beta-lactamase classes by Ambler classification, using sequences from the Comprehensive Antibiotic Resistance Database (CARD). The models were used as queries for metagenome analysis and recovered contigs were subsequently annotated using RAST. According to our analysis, 14 metagenomes analyzed contain A, B and C beta-lactamase genes. Class D genes, however, were identified in 11 metagenomes. The most abundant was class C (46.8%), followed by classes B (35.5%), A (14.2%) and D (3.5%). A considerable number of sequences formed clusters which included, in some cases, contigs from different metagenomes. These assemblies are clearly separated from reference clusters, previously identified using CARD beta-lactamase sequences. While bacterial antibiotic resistance is a major challenge of public health worldwide, our results suggest that environmental diversity of beta-lactamase genes is higher than that currently reported, although this should be complemented with gene function analysis.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2016YFB 0303000)the New Materials Research Key Program of Tianjin(Grant No.16ZXCLGX00090).
文摘ZnO-based photocatalytic materials have received widespread attention due to their usefulness than other photocatalytic materials in organic dye wastewater treatment.However,its photocatalytic efficiency and surface stability limit further applicability.This paper uses a one-step carbonization method to prepare multifunctional ZnO/carbon hybrid nanofiber mats.The carbonization creates aπ-conjugated carbonaceous structure of the mats,which prolongs the electron recovery time of ZnO nanoparticles to yield improved photocatalytic efficiency.Further,the carbonization reduces the fiber diameter of the carbon hybrid nanofiber mats,which quadruples the specific surface area to yield enhanced adsorption and photocatalytic performance.At the same time,the prepared nanofiber mats can increase the evaporation rate of water under solar irradiation to a level of 1.46 kg·m^(-2)·h^(-1)with an efficiency of 91.9%.Thus,the nanofiber mats allow the facile incorporation of photocatalysts to clean contaminated water through adsorption,photodegradation,and interfacial heat-assisted distillation mechanisms.
