In this study,we perform particle-resolved simulations of settling spheroidal particles,considering oblate and prolate spheroids and spheres,and investigate the shape effect on the particle dynamics in suspensions wit...In this study,we perform particle-resolved simulations of settling spheroidal particles,considering oblate and prolate spheroids and spheres,and investigate the shape effect on the particle dynamics in suspensions with volume fraction 1%and 5%.We first examine the single-point statistics of the translational and rotational motion of the settling particles.The horizontal velocity has a symmetrical distribution with standard deviation dependent on the particle shape.The greater horizontal velocity fluctuations of the non-spherical particles,compared to that of spheres,are attributed to the horizontal drift of settling spheroids with oblique orientations induced by the fluid-particle and particle-particle interactions.The fluctuation of particle vertical velocity,instead,is skewed under the effect of wake-induced hydrodynamic interactions.Further,we explore the particle pair statistics,which demonstrate the formation of column-like particle micro-structures for the lowest volume fraction considered.This clustering is more pronounced for spheroidal particles than spheres,due to the stronger attractions among vertically-aligned settling spheroids.Moreover,the particle pair statistics are directly related to the collision rate among the dispersed particles.The local accumulation of oblate/prolate spheroids serves as the major mechanism to promote the particle-particle collisions in dilute suspensions.展开更多
An in-depth understanding of the behaviours of solid propellants under low-velocity impact loads is crucial for enhancing their safety in applications such as aerospace propulsion.This study investigated the dynamic r...An in-depth understanding of the behaviours of solid propellants under low-velocity impact loads is crucial for enhancing their safety in applications such as aerospace propulsion.This study investigated the dynamic responses of single ammonium perchlorate(AP)/octogen(HMX)particles embedded in a hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene(HTPB)binder under dynamic compression loading via real-time synchrotron-based X-ray phase contrast imaging and a modified split Hopkinson pressure bar(SHPB)system.The compression of the viscoelastic binder and subsequent dynamic fracturing of the AP/HMX particles were captured.During compression,transverse cracks developed within the AP particles,and their propagation led to particle fracturing,resulting in ductile fracturing.Unlike AP,HMX generated numerous short cracks within the internal and edge regions simultaneously,leading to fragmentation and brittle fracturing.Moreover,particle damage reduced the modulus of the sample,shifting its dynamic stress response from nonlinear elasticity to strain softening and further strain hardening as the binder exhibited plastic deformation.A compression simulation incorporating a real particle microscopic structure was established to study the mechanical response of the interface and particles.The simulation results agreed with the experimental observations.These results indicate that the shear stress at the HTPB-AP interface is greater than that at the HTPB-HMX interface,which is a factor influencing the differences in the mesoscale damage mechanisms of the particles.展开更多
Imidazole(IM)particles in the atmosphere affect climate,atmospheric chemical reactions,and human health.However,research on IM particles in the Sichuan Basin(SCB),one of the areas of China affected most heavily by haz...Imidazole(IM)particles in the atmosphere affect climate,atmospheric chemical reactions,and human health.However,research on IM particles in the Sichuan Basin(SCB),one of the areas of China affected most heavily by haze,remains very scarce.This study used single-particle aerosol mass spectrometry to investigate IM-containing particles in Chengdu,one of the megacities in the SCB,during summer and winter before and after implemen-tation of the Three-year Action Plan to Win the Blue-Sky Defense War(BSDW).We found that IM-containing particles accounted for 1.2%–12.0%of all detected particles,and they highly mixed with carbonaceous com-ponents,secondary inorganic species,and organic nitrogen.From before to after the BSDW,the proportion of IM-containing particles decreased by 1.8%in summer,but increased by 9.6%in winter.Ammonium/amines and carbonyl compounds were closely related to IM-containing particles;the highest proportion of IM-containing particles occurred in particles mixed with amines and carbonyls.The number fraction of IM-containing particles in all seasons was higher at night than during daytime.The potential source areas of IM-containing particles showed notable narrowing after the BSDW,and the high-value areas were found distributed closer to Chengdu and its surrounding areas.In the winter before the BSDW,most IM-containing particles(>70%)were mixed with organic carbon(OC)particles,and the contributions of OC and mixed organic–elemental carbon(OC-EC)particles increased with aggravation of pollution,whereas OC-EC and Metal particles played a more crucial role in the winter after the BSDW.展开更多
Colitis-associated colorectal cancer(CAC)is a major contributor to cancer-related mortality worldwide.Titanium dioxide(TiO_(2),E171),a widely used food additive,has been insufficiently studied regarding its effects on...Colitis-associated colorectal cancer(CAC)is a major contributor to cancer-related mortality worldwide.Titanium dioxide(TiO_(2),E171),a widely used food additive,has been insufficiently studied regarding its effects on macrophages within colon tumors during CAC development.In this study,CAC mouse models were used to investigate the biological impact of dietary E171 on macrophages in vivo,while lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophage cell lines were employed to elucidate the underlying mechanisms in vitro.We found that dietary E171 intake accelerated CAC development,exacerbated inflammatory responses and oxidative stress,and upregulated CAC-associated genes,including S100a8,S100a9,Lcn2,S100a11,Cxcl2,and interleukin-1α(Il-1α).E171 also increased the expression of S100A8,S100A9,NOD-like receptor family pyrin domain-containing 3(NLRP3),and gasdermin-D Nterminal(GSDMD-N)in macrophages within colon tumors.In inflammatory macrophages,E171 exposure enhanced cell viability,increased reactive oxygen species(ROS)levels,and elevated the expression and secretion of S100A8 and S100A9,consistent with in vivo histological observations.Furthermore,E171-induced secretion of S100A8 and S100A9 in macrophages was suppressed by specific inhibitors,including N-acetylcysteine(NAC,ROS inhibitor),MCC950(NLRP3 inhibitor),Z-YVAD-FMK(caspase 1 inhibitor),disulfiram(GSDMD inhibitor),and transfection of NLRP3 small interfering ribonucleic acid(siRNA).These results indicate that dietary E171 promotes CAC development by activating macrophages,with S100A8 and S100A9 serving as key mediators,and the NLRP3/caspase 1/GSDMD pathway acting as a critical mechanism.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.92252104,12388101,and 12472224).
文摘In this study,we perform particle-resolved simulations of settling spheroidal particles,considering oblate and prolate spheroids and spheres,and investigate the shape effect on the particle dynamics in suspensions with volume fraction 1%and 5%.We first examine the single-point statistics of the translational and rotational motion of the settling particles.The horizontal velocity has a symmetrical distribution with standard deviation dependent on the particle shape.The greater horizontal velocity fluctuations of the non-spherical particles,compared to that of spheres,are attributed to the horizontal drift of settling spheroids with oblique orientations induced by the fluid-particle and particle-particle interactions.The fluctuation of particle vertical velocity,instead,is skewed under the effect of wake-induced hydrodynamic interactions.Further,we explore the particle pair statistics,which demonstrate the formation of column-like particle micro-structures for the lowest volume fraction considered.This clustering is more pronounced for spheroidal particles than spheres,due to the stronger attractions among vertically-aligned settling spheroids.Moreover,the particle pair statistics are directly related to the collision rate among the dispersed particles.The local accumulation of oblate/prolate spheroids serves as the major mechanism to promote the particle-particle collisions in dilute suspensions.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U2341288 and 12302492)。
文摘An in-depth understanding of the behaviours of solid propellants under low-velocity impact loads is crucial for enhancing their safety in applications such as aerospace propulsion.This study investigated the dynamic responses of single ammonium perchlorate(AP)/octogen(HMX)particles embedded in a hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene(HTPB)binder under dynamic compression loading via real-time synchrotron-based X-ray phase contrast imaging and a modified split Hopkinson pressure bar(SHPB)system.The compression of the viscoelastic binder and subsequent dynamic fracturing of the AP/HMX particles were captured.During compression,transverse cracks developed within the AP particles,and their propagation led to particle fracturing,resulting in ductile fracturing.Unlike AP,HMX generated numerous short cracks within the internal and edge regions simultaneously,leading to fragmentation and brittle fracturing.Moreover,particle damage reduced the modulus of the sample,shifting its dynamic stress response from nonlinear elasticity to strain softening and further strain hardening as the binder exhibited plastic deformation.A compression simulation incorporating a real particle microscopic structure was established to study the mechanical response of the interface and particles.The simulation results agreed with the experimental observations.These results indicate that the shear stress at the HTPB-AP interface is greater than that at the HTPB-HMX interface,which is a factor influencing the differences in the mesoscale damage mechanisms of the particles.
基金supported by Sichuan Science and Technology Program(No.2024NSFSC0060)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U23A2030)the Basic Research Cultivation Support Plan of Southwest Jiaotong University(No.2682023ZTPY016).
文摘Imidazole(IM)particles in the atmosphere affect climate,atmospheric chemical reactions,and human health.However,research on IM particles in the Sichuan Basin(SCB),one of the areas of China affected most heavily by haze,remains very scarce.This study used single-particle aerosol mass spectrometry to investigate IM-containing particles in Chengdu,one of the megacities in the SCB,during summer and winter before and after implemen-tation of the Three-year Action Plan to Win the Blue-Sky Defense War(BSDW).We found that IM-containing particles accounted for 1.2%–12.0%of all detected particles,and they highly mixed with carbonaceous com-ponents,secondary inorganic species,and organic nitrogen.From before to after the BSDW,the proportion of IM-containing particles decreased by 1.8%in summer,but increased by 9.6%in winter.Ammonium/amines and carbonyl compounds were closely related to IM-containing particles;the highest proportion of IM-containing particles occurred in particles mixed with amines and carbonyls.The number fraction of IM-containing particles in all seasons was higher at night than during daytime.The potential source areas of IM-containing particles showed notable narrowing after the BSDW,and the high-value areas were found distributed closer to Chengdu and its surrounding areas.In the winter before the BSDW,most IM-containing particles(>70%)were mixed with organic carbon(OC)particles,and the contributions of OC and mixed organic–elemental carbon(OC-EC)particles increased with aggravation of pollution,whereas OC-EC and Metal particles played a more crucial role in the winter after the BSDW.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.81974441 and 82203619)the Science and Technology Planning Project of Shenzhen Municipality(Nos.JCYJ20190814105619048 and JCYJ20220530154202005)。
文摘Colitis-associated colorectal cancer(CAC)is a major contributor to cancer-related mortality worldwide.Titanium dioxide(TiO_(2),E171),a widely used food additive,has been insufficiently studied regarding its effects on macrophages within colon tumors during CAC development.In this study,CAC mouse models were used to investigate the biological impact of dietary E171 on macrophages in vivo,while lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophage cell lines were employed to elucidate the underlying mechanisms in vitro.We found that dietary E171 intake accelerated CAC development,exacerbated inflammatory responses and oxidative stress,and upregulated CAC-associated genes,including S100a8,S100a9,Lcn2,S100a11,Cxcl2,and interleukin-1α(Il-1α).E171 also increased the expression of S100A8,S100A9,NOD-like receptor family pyrin domain-containing 3(NLRP3),and gasdermin-D Nterminal(GSDMD-N)in macrophages within colon tumors.In inflammatory macrophages,E171 exposure enhanced cell viability,increased reactive oxygen species(ROS)levels,and elevated the expression and secretion of S100A8 and S100A9,consistent with in vivo histological observations.Furthermore,E171-induced secretion of S100A8 and S100A9 in macrophages was suppressed by specific inhibitors,including N-acetylcysteine(NAC,ROS inhibitor),MCC950(NLRP3 inhibitor),Z-YVAD-FMK(caspase 1 inhibitor),disulfiram(GSDMD inhibitor),and transfection of NLRP3 small interfering ribonucleic acid(siRNA).These results indicate that dietary E171 promotes CAC development by activating macrophages,with S100A8 and S100A9 serving as key mediators,and the NLRP3/caspase 1/GSDMD pathway acting as a critical mechanism.
