Polybrominated biphenyl ethers(PBDEs)and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)are commonly detected contaminants at e-waste recycling sites.Against the conventional wisdom that PBDEs and PAHs are highly immobile and ...Polybrominated biphenyl ethers(PBDEs)and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)are commonly detected contaminants at e-waste recycling sites.Against the conventional wisdom that PBDEs and PAHs are highly immobile and persist primarily in shallowsurface soils,increasing evidence shows that these compounds can leach into the groundwater.Herein,we compare the leachabilities of PBDEs vs.PAHs from contaminated soils collected at an e-waste recycling site in Tianjin,China.Considerable amounts of BDE-209(0.3–2 ng/L)and phenanthrene(42–106 ng/L),the most abundant PBDE and PAH at the site,are detected in the effluents of columns packed with contaminated soils,with the specific concentrations varying with hydrodynamic and solution chemistry conditions.Interestingly,the leaching potential of BDE-209 appears to be closely related to the release of colloidal mineral particles,whereas the leachability of phenanthrene correlates well with the concentration of dissolved organic carbon in the effluent,but showing essentially no correlation with the concentration of mineral particles.The surprisingly different trends of the leachability observed between BDE-209 and phenanthrene is counterintuitive,as PBDEs and PAHs often co-exist at e-waste recycling sites(particularly at the sites wherein incineration is being practiced)and share many similarities in terms of physicochemical properties.One possible explanation is that due to its extremely low solubility,BDE-209 predominantly exists in free-phase(i.e.,as solid(nano)particles),whereas the more soluble phenanthrene is mainly sorbed to soil organic matter.Findings in this study underscore the need to better understand the mobility of highly hydrophobic organic contaminants at contaminated sites for improved risk management.展开更多
WC particles reinforced CoCrFeNiMo high-entropy alloy(HEA)composite coatings were prepared on Cr12MoV steel successfully by laser cladding technology to improve the wear resistance of substrates.Effect of WC content o...WC particles reinforced CoCrFeNiMo high-entropy alloy(HEA)composite coatings were prepared on Cr12MoV steel successfully by laser cladding technology to improve the wear resistance of substrates.Effect of WC content on microstructure and wear property of the composite coatings was studied in detail.Large numbers of carbides with four main types:primary carbide crystals,eutectic structures,massive crystals growing along the periphery of the remaining WC particles and incompletely fused WC particles,were found to exist in the WC/CoCrFeNiMo composite coatings.With increasing WC content,the microhardness of coatings is gradually improved while the average friction coefficients follow the opposite trend due to solid solution strengthening and second phase strengthening effect.The maximum microhardness and minimum friction coefficient are HV_(0.2)689.7 and 0.72,respectively,for the composite coating with 30 wt.%WC,the wear resistance of the substrate is improved significantly,the wear mechanisms are spalling wear and abrasive wear due to their high microhardness.展开更多
Densely distributed coherent nanoparticles(DCN)in steel matrix can enhance the work-hardening ability and ductility of steel simultaneously.All the routes to this end can be generally classified into the liquid-solid ...Densely distributed coherent nanoparticles(DCN)in steel matrix can enhance the work-hardening ability and ductility of steel simultaneously.All the routes to this end can be generally classified into the liquid-solid route and the solid-solid route.However,the formation of DCN structures in steel requires long processes and complex steps.So far,obtaining steel with coherent particle enhancement in a short time remains a bottleneck,and some necessary steps remain unavoidable.Here,we show a high-efficiency liquid-phase refining process reinforced by a dynamic magnetic field.Ti-Y-Mn-O particles had an average size of around(3.53±1.21)nm and can be obtained in just around 180 s.These small nanoparticles were coherent with the matrix,implying no accumulated dislocations between the particles and the steel matrix.Our findings have a potential application for improving material machining capacity,creep resistance,and radiation resistance.展开更多
Studying the contribution of regional transport to ultrafine particles(UFPs)and the deposition effect of nanoscale particles in human respiratory system is conducive to exploring the impact of atmospheric particles on...Studying the contribution of regional transport to ultrafine particles(UFPs)and the deposition effect of nanoscale particles in human respiratory system is conducive to exploring the impact of atmospheric particles on the environment and human health.Based on the data set of number concentration spectrum in the particle size range of 5.6–560 nm in the spring of Hefei,the Yangtze River Delta region obtained by a fast mobility particle sizer,the explosive growth characteristics,potential source identification and deposition flux analysis of UFPs were systematically studied.The results showed that the frequency of new particle formation(NPF)events during spring was 31.5%.SO_(2) and O_(3) contribute to NPF events.Daytime,higher temperature,stronger solar radiation and lower humidity were more conducive to the explosive growth of UFPs.In addition,regional transport of pollutants from the cities around Hefei played an important role in the accumulation mode particles,which were mainly affected by the land-source air mass from northwest Jiangsu(23.64%)and the sea-source air mass from the Yellow Sea(23.99%).It was worth noting that approximately 10,406 ng of UFPs enters the human respiratory system every day.Themain deposition area of 5.6–560 nm nanoscale particles was alveolar,5.6–400 nm is more likely to be deposited on alveolar,while nanoscale particles with particle size between 400 and 560 nm is more likely to be deposited on head airways.This study identified the deposition risk of nanoscale particles in the respiratory system under different particle sizes.展开更多
Aerosol particle pollution has become an increasing serious environmental problem,and urban vegetation plays a long-lasting and positive role in mitigating it.This study compared the particle capture abilities of tree...Aerosol particle pollution has become an increasing serious environmental problem,and urban vegetation plays a long-lasting and positive role in mitigating it.This study compared the particle capture abilities of trees,shrubs,and herbs,and examined the compositions and influence of aerosol particles accumulated on leaf functional traits.Retained particles primarily contained Ca^(2+),K^(+),SO_(4)^(2-),NO_(3)^(-)and NH_(4)^(+),indicating their anthropogenic origins.The leathery-leaved tree Osmanthus fragrans and the papery-leaved herb Alternanthera sessilis demonstrated the higher competence in particle accumulation than other plants,and leaf morphologic structures(e.g.,leaf grooves,trichomes,waxy layers,and stomata characteristics)were closely associated with particle capture by plant species.Particle retention negatively impacted stomata,impeding photosynthesis,and reducing transpiration.In response to particle accumulation,plants tended to decrease specific leaf area and adjust stomatal conductance.Both growth form and leaf texture significantly influenced the particle capture abilities of different plant species.The substantial contribution of plants,particularly herbs in the lower vegetation strata,to particle removal should not be overlooked.Vegetation with a tree-shrub-herb configuration excels at particle capture,offering potential advantages in mitigating particle pollution and enhancing ecological benefits.展开更多
Nitrogen-containing organic compounds(NOCs)may potentially contribute to aqueous secondary organic aerosols,yet the different formation of NOCs in aerosol particles and cloud droplets remains unclear.With the in-situ ...Nitrogen-containing organic compounds(NOCs)may potentially contribute to aqueous secondary organic aerosols,yet the different formation of NOCs in aerosol particles and cloud droplets remains unclear.With the in-situ measurements performed at a mountain site(1690 m a.s.l.)in southern China,we investigated the formation of NOCs in the cloud droplets and the cloud-free particles,based on their mixing state information of NOCscontaining particles by single particle mass spectrometry.The relative abundance of NOCs in the cloud-free particles was significantly higher than those in cloud residual(cloud RES)particles.NOCs were highly correlated with carbonyl compounds(including glyoxalate and methylglyoxal)in the cloud-free particles,however,limited correlation was observed for cloud RES particles.Analysis of their mixing state and temporal variations highlights that NOCs was mainly formed from the carbonyl compounds and ammonium in the cloud-free particles,rather than in the cloud RES particles.The results support that the formation of NOCs from carbonyl compounds is facilitated in concentrated solutions in wet aerosols,rather than cloud droplets.In addition,we have identified the transport of biomass burning particles that facilitate the formation of NOCs,and that the observed NOCs is most likely contributed to the light absorption.These findings have implications for the evaluation of NOCs formation and their contribution to light absorption.展开更多
In the present study,we concentrate on finding the dual solutions of biomagnetic fluid namely blood flow and heat transfer along with magnetic particles over a two dimensional shrinking cylinder in the presence of a m...In the present study,we concentrate on finding the dual solutions of biomagnetic fluid namely blood flow and heat transfer along with magnetic particles over a two dimensional shrinking cylinder in the presence of a magnetic dipole.To make the results physically realistic,stability analysis is also carried out in this study so that we realized which solution is stable and which is not.The governing partial equations are converted into ordinary differential equations by using similarity transformations and the numerical solution is calculated by applying bvp4c function technique in MATLAB software.The effects of different physical parameters are plotted graphically and discussed according to the outcomes of results.From the present study we observe that ferromagnetic interaction parameter had a great influenced on fluid velocity and temperature distributions.It is also found from the current analysis that the first and second solutions of shrinking cylinder obtained only when we applied particular ranges values of suction parameter.The most important characteristics part of study is to analyze the skin friction coefficient and rate of heat transfer which also covered in this analysis.It reveals that both skin friction coefficient and rate of heat transfer are reduced with rising values of ferromagnetic number.A comparison has also been made to make the solution feasible.展开更多
Thermodynamic modeling is still themostwidely usedmethod to characterize aerosol acidity,a critical physicochemical property of atmospheric aerosols.However,it remains unclear whether gas-aerosol partitioning should b...Thermodynamic modeling is still themostwidely usedmethod to characterize aerosol acidity,a critical physicochemical property of atmospheric aerosols.However,it remains unclear whether gas-aerosol partitioning should be incorporated when thermodynamicmodels are employed to estimate the acidity of coarse particles.In this work,field measurements were conducted at a coastal city in northern China across three seasons,and covered wide ranges of temperature,relative humidity and NH_(3) concentrations.We examined the performance of different modes of ISORROPIA-II(a widely used aerosol thermodynamic model)in estimating aerosol acidity of coarse and fine particles.The M0 mode,which incorporates gas-phase data and runs the model in the forward mode,provided reasonable estimation of aerosol acidity for coarse and fine particles.Compared to M0,the M1 mode,which runs the model in the forward mode but does not include gas-phase data,may capture the general trend of aerosol acidity but underestimates pH for both coarse and fine particles;M2,which runs the model in the reverse mode,results in large errors in estimated aerosol pH for both coarse and fine particles and should not be used for aerosol acidity calculations.However,M1 significantly underestimates liquid water contents for both fine and coarse particles,while M2 provides reliable estimation of liquid water contents.In summary,our work highlights the importance of incorporating gas-aerosol partitioning when estimating coarse particle acidity,and thus may help improve our understanding of acidity of coarse particles.展开更多
Herein,we fabricate an embedding structure at the interface between Pt nanoparticles(NPs)and CeO_(2)-{100}nanocubes with surface defect sites(CeO_(2)-SDS)through quenching and gas bubbling-assisted membrane reduction ...Herein,we fabricate an embedding structure at the interface between Pt nanoparticles(NPs)and CeO_(2)-{100}nanocubes with surface defect sites(CeO_(2)-SDS)through quenching and gas bubbling-assisted membrane reduction methods.The in-situ substitution of Pt NPs for atomic-layer Ce lattice significantly increases the amount of reactive oxygen species from 133.68μmol/g to 199.44μmol/g.As a result,the distinctive geometric structure of Pt/CeO_(2)-SDS catalyst substantially improves the catalytic activity and stability for soot oxidation compared with the catalyst with no quenching process,i.e.,its T_(50)and TOF values are 332°C and 2.915 h^(-1),respectively.Combined with the results of experimental investigations and density functional theory calculations,it is unveiled that the unique embedding structure of Pt/CeO_(2)-SDS catalyst can facilitate significantly electron transfer from Pt to the CeO_(2)-{100}support,and induce the formation of interfacial[Ce-O_(x)-Pt_(2)]bond chains,which plays a crucial role in enhancing the key step of soot oxidation through the dual activation of surface lattice oxygen and molecular O_(2).Such a fundamental revelation of the interfacial electronic transmission and corresponding modification strategy contributes a novel opportunity to develop high-efficient and stable noble metal catalysts at the atomic level.展开更多
The effect of intermetallic particles on the corrosion of 6061 aluminum alloy and its coating used in semiconductor processing systems was systematically studied via liquid and gas experiments and micromorphology char...The effect of intermetallic particles on the corrosion of 6061 aluminum alloy and its coating used in semiconductor processing systems was systematically studied via liquid and gas experiments and micromorphology characterization.The results revealed that a huge difference of corrosion resistance between imported and domestic 6061 aluminum alloys in HCl solution and gas acid mist experiments mainly was attributed to the different size and amount of Al_(15)(Fe,Mn)_(3)Si_(2).The corrosion resistance of domestic 6061 alloy in dry/wet semiconductor electronic special gas environments was worse than that of imported aluminum alloy,and there are great differences in the corrosion mechanism of 6061 alloy caused by the second phase in the two dry/wet environments.And the corrosion resistance of the hard anodized alumina film was closely related to the microscopic morphology of holes.The vertical and elongatedα-Al_(15)(Mn,Fe)_(3)Si_(2) phase was formed in the rolled aluminum alloy that has been rolled perpendicular to the surface of the substrate.Compared to the horizontal long hole,the longitudinal long holes generated by the verticalα-Al_(15)(Mn,Fe)_(3)Si_(2) phase will enable the corrosive medium to reach the substrate rapidly,which significantly weakens the corrosion resistance of the hard anodized film.展开更多
Triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs)are emerging as new technologies to harvest electrical power from mechanical energy.With the distinctive working mechanism of triboelectric nanogenerators,they attract particular int...Triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs)are emerging as new technologies to harvest electrical power from mechanical energy.With the distinctive working mechanism of triboelectric nanogenerators,they attract particular interest in healthcare monitoring,wearable electronics,and deformable energy harvesting,which raises the requirement for highly conformable devices with substantial energy outputs.Here,a simple,low-cost strategy for fabricating stretchable triboelectric nanogenerators with ultra-high electrical output is developed.The TENG is prepared using PTFE micron particles(PPTENG),contributing a different electrostatic induction process compared to TENG based on dielectric films,which was associated with the dynamics of particle motions in PP-TENG.The generator achieved an impressive voltage output of 1000 V with a current of 25 lA over a contact area of 40320 mm^(2).Additionally,the TENG exhibits excellent durability with a stretching strain of 500%,and the electrical output performance does not show any significant degradation even after 3000 cycles at a strain of 400%.The unique design of the device provides high conformability and can be used as a self-powered sensor for human motion detection.展开更多
Pollution of transboundary rivers can result from anthropogenic activities in their watersheds.In this study,sediment traps were deployed to determine the fluxes,concentrations,and health risks associated with arsenic...Pollution of transboundary rivers can result from anthropogenic activities in their watersheds.In this study,sediment traps were deployed to determine the fluxes,concentrations,and health risks associated with arsenic,cadmium,mercury,lead,and iron in the estuaries of three transboundary rivers(Comoé,Bia,and Tanoé)in West Africa.Thus,the analysis of metal-associated sedimentation particle samples collected in rainy,flood,and dry seasons was required.Sediment traps were used to calculate the metal fluxes associated with sedimentation particles towards the Atlantic Ocean.Finally,the carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risks of ingestion and dermal contact associated with sedimentation particles were assessed.The results showed that the total concentrations of trace metals in particulate matter were higher than in the UCC(Upper Crust Continental),with the exception of lead.The highest fluxes of lead,mercury,iron and arsenic associated with sedimented particles were observed during flood periods in the estuary of the Comoé,Bia and Tanoérivers.Cadmium fluxes associated with sedimentation particles were highest in the rainy season in the Bia and Comoéestuaries and in the flood season in the Tanoéestuary.Pearson’s correlation analysis and the enrichment factor showed that the trace metals were derived from anthropogenic activities such as mining and farming.In addition,contamination indices showed that sediment particles in the estuaries of the three rivers were severely contaminated with mercury.However,the results of potential human health risks associated with trace metals show that there is no probability of exposure of the community to harmful and carcinogenic effects through ingestion and dermal absorption of sediment particles.It is essential to integrate the information from this study into policy-and decision-making processes for better management of transboundary river water resources in coastal countries,particularly the Côte d’Ivoire.展开更多
Techniques for manipulating nanodroplets lie at the core of numerous miniaturized systems in chemical and biological research endeavors.In this study,we introduce a versatile methodology for calculating the acoustic v...Techniques for manipulating nanodroplets lie at the core of numerous miniaturized systems in chemical and biological research endeavors.In this study,we introduce a versatile methodology for calculating the acoustic vortex field,integrating hybrid wave equation principles with ray acoustics.This approach demonstrates remarkable consistency between simulated results and experimental observations.Importantly,both theoretical analysis and experimental validation confirm that particles whose diameters match the wavelength(Mie particles)can be effectively trapped within a focused acoustic vortex field,rotating in circular trajectories centered at the vortex center.This research significantly expands the scope of acoustic vortex manipulation for larger particles and introduces a novel implementation strategy with potential applications in targeted drug delivery for clinical adjuvant therapy.展开更多
This study focused on investigating the effects of various factors on the mechanical properties of superconducting matrix composites reinforced with ferromagnetic particles and interface phases when exposed to externa...This study focused on investigating the effects of various factors on the mechanical properties of superconducting matrix composites reinforced with ferromagnetic particles and interface phases when exposed to external magnetic fields.A micromechanical model was created by simplifying the basic properties and composition of the interface,utilizing principles such as Eshelby’s equivalent inclusion theory and Hooke’s law,as well as applying uniform stress boundary conditions.Through the development of equations,the study predicted changes in effective mechanical properties,highlighting the significant influence of parameters like the interface phase,inclusions,and magnetic field on the effective elastic modulus and magnetostriction of the composite material.By shedding light on these relationships,the research offers valuable insights for the manufacture and application of ferromagnetic particle-reinforced superconducting matrix composites with interface phases,providing a foundation for future research in this area.展开更多
In this work,microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg weld with addition of carbon nanotubes(CNTs)and Ti C particles were investigated.The results showed that the weld microstructure was mainly presented as equi...In this work,microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg weld with addition of carbon nanotubes(CNTs)and Ti C particles were investigated.The results showed that the weld microstructure was mainly presented as equiaxed grains with almost high angle grain boundaries.The introduction of reinforcements promoted the formation of precipitates and refined the grains effectively,the average grain size was refined by 51%and 23%with addition of CNTs and Ti C particles,respectively.The dislocation density and the fraction of CSL boundaries were increased with addition of CNTs,while those were decreased with addition of Ti C particles.Besides,the infrequent{10¯13}contraction twins formed within the weld due to the stress concentration caused by dislocation accumulation,which contributed to theΣ29 CSL boundary.The ultimate tensile strength and elongation rate were increased by 13.5%and 40%with addition of CNTs,while the ultimate tensile strength and micro-hardness were increased by 14.8%and 20.9%with addition of Ti C particles.展开更多
Core-shell colloidal particles with a polymer layer have broad applications in different areas.Herein,we developed a two-step method combining aqueous surface-initiated photoinduced polymerization-induced self-assembl...Core-shell colloidal particles with a polymer layer have broad applications in different areas.Herein,we developed a two-step method combining aqueous surface-initiated photoinduced polymerization-induced self-assembly and photoinduced seeded reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer(RAFT)polymerization to prepare a diverse set of core-shell colloidal particles with a well-defined polymer layer.Chemical compositions,structures,and thicknesses of polymer layers could be conveniently regulated by using different types of monomers and feed[monomer]/[chain transfer agent]ratios during seeded RAFT polymerization.展开更多
Gravity-driven membrane filtration(GDM)has increasingly captured researchers'attention due to its low energy consumption and operation&maintenance.However,severe membrane fouling and permeate DOC increase rest...Gravity-driven membrane filtration(GDM)has increasingly captured researchers'attention due to its low energy consumption and operation&maintenance.However,severe membrane fouling and permeate DOC increase restricted GDM's widespread application.This study combined granular active carbon(GAC)and magnetic particles to address this issue and results suggested that GDM3 achieved highly effective pollutant removals(85%COD_(Mn),95% UV_(254),and 65% DOC)and significant flux improvement(96%)than GDM itself.GAC pretreatment before the membrane mainly helped to reduce pollutant load and improve permeated quality while magnetic particles in situ on the membrane surface contributed to engineering more open and connected structures with less extracellular polymeric substance(EPS)and soluble microbial products(SMP)than other GDM groups due to their bioeffect.GDM3 was cost-effective and had the lowest total cost with a decrease of 7.5%and 5.7%to GDM1 and GDM2.The findings provided a deep insight into the combined GAC and magnetic particles in GDM performance improvement and played a fundamental role in developing sustainable and environmentally friendly GDM processes.展开更多
We review a 3d quantum gravity model, which incorporates massive spinning fields into the Euclidean path integral in a Chern-Simons formulation. Fundamental matter as defined in our previous preon model is recapped. B...We review a 3d quantum gravity model, which incorporates massive spinning fields into the Euclidean path integral in a Chern-Simons formulation. Fundamental matter as defined in our previous preon model is recapped. Both quantum gravity and the particle model are shown to be derivable from the supersymmetric 3d Chern-Simons action. Forces-Matter unification is achieved.展开更多
Promotion of angiogenesis is crucial for bone tissue repair,and the poor activity of angiogenic cells and growth factors is the main problem in angiogenesis.New proangiogenic nanomaterials are urgently needed to be a ...Promotion of angiogenesis is crucial for bone tissue repair,and the poor activity of angiogenic cells and growth factors is the main problem in angiogenesis.New proangiogenic nanomaterials are urgently needed to be a promising strategy for this issue.Nb promotes bone formation and fracture healing,possibly by increasing vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)production.Nanoniobium particles(nNb)may promote angiogenesis.However,the effect of nNb on angiogenesis is unclear,limiting its application.This study confirmed that nNb significantly promoted angiogenesis.nNb increased and Ras-related C3 botulinum toxin substrate(Rac)family small guanosine triphosphatase(GTPase)1(Rac1)expression,inducing F-actin aggregation at the front edge of cells and the formation of pseudopodia to mediate cell migration,further promoting angiogenesis.We discovered that cyclin-dependent kinase-like 5(CDKL5)is a new signaling molecule that activates Rac1.V-ets erythroblastosis virus E26 oncogene homolog(ETS)domain-containing protein(ELK1),regulating CDKL5 and Rac1,plays an upstream regulatory role.When ELK1 was inhibited,CDKL5 and Rac1 levels were decreased.ELK1,CDKL5 or Rac1 are effective regulatory targets of angiogenesis.Inhibiting expression of ELK1,CDKL5 or Rac1 decreased angiogenesis.Thus,nNb has good angiogenic effects.The ELK1-CDKL5-Rac1 signaling pathway regulates the migration of endothelial cells to promote angiogenesis.nNb can be used in bone tissue engineering as a new nanomaterial,and it will promote the development of a new strategy for tissue engineering.展开更多
Pollution from road traffic contributes significantly to air pollution through pollutants from exhaust emissions(gases and particles)and non-exhaust emissions(tire wear particles,brake wear particles and the resuspens...Pollution from road traffic contributes significantly to air pollution through pollutants from exhaust emissions(gases and particles)and non-exhaust emissions(tire wear particles,brake wear particles and the resuspension of road dust).This research examined the hazard of tire particles(TP)and in particular evaluated the effect of TP size on lung macrophages.TP were obtained by cryogenic grinding of a tire and subsequent sieving to obtain four groups of particles(TP70,TP30,TP15,TP5)of different sizes with average diameters of 107μm,55μm,22μm,and 6μm,respectively.A complete physicochemical characterization was performed to determine the size distribution,chemical composition and morphology of these particles.We then investigated the proinflammatory response,oxidative stress and cytotoxicity induced in RAW264.7 cells exposed to four different TP concentrations for 24 h.TP had no direct effect on cytotoxicity,nor did they increase reactive oxygen species(ROS)production in the cells.However,TP induced a significant and size-dependent proinflammatory effect,which was particularly pronounced with small particles.Moreover,this effect was concentration-dependent.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2019YFC1804202)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22020102004 and 22125603)+1 种基金Tianjin Municipal Science and Technology Bureau(No.21JCZDJC00280)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,and the Ministry of Education of China(No.T2017002).
文摘Polybrominated biphenyl ethers(PBDEs)and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)are commonly detected contaminants at e-waste recycling sites.Against the conventional wisdom that PBDEs and PAHs are highly immobile and persist primarily in shallowsurface soils,increasing evidence shows that these compounds can leach into the groundwater.Herein,we compare the leachabilities of PBDEs vs.PAHs from contaminated soils collected at an e-waste recycling site in Tianjin,China.Considerable amounts of BDE-209(0.3–2 ng/L)and phenanthrene(42–106 ng/L),the most abundant PBDE and PAH at the site,are detected in the effluents of columns packed with contaminated soils,with the specific concentrations varying with hydrodynamic and solution chemistry conditions.Interestingly,the leaching potential of BDE-209 appears to be closely related to the release of colloidal mineral particles,whereas the leachability of phenanthrene correlates well with the concentration of dissolved organic carbon in the effluent,but showing essentially no correlation with the concentration of mineral particles.The surprisingly different trends of the leachability observed between BDE-209 and phenanthrene is counterintuitive,as PBDEs and PAHs often co-exist at e-waste recycling sites(particularly at the sites wherein incineration is being practiced)and share many similarities in terms of physicochemical properties.One possible explanation is that due to its extremely low solubility,BDE-209 predominantly exists in free-phase(i.e.,as solid(nano)particles),whereas the more soluble phenanthrene is mainly sorbed to soil organic matter.Findings in this study underscore the need to better understand the mobility of highly hydrophobic organic contaminants at contaminated sites for improved risk management.
基金Project(2021YFC2801904)supported by the National Key R&D Program of ChinaProject(KY10100230067)supported by the Basic Product Innovation Research Project,China+3 种基金Projects(52271130,52305344)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProjects(ZR2020ME017,ZR2020QE186)supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province,ChinaProjects(AMGM2024F11,AMGM2021F10,AMGM2023F06)supported by the Science Fund of Shandong Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Green Manufacturing at Yantai,ChinaProject(KY90200210015)supported by Leading Scientific Research Project of China National Nuclear Corporation(CNNC),China。
文摘WC particles reinforced CoCrFeNiMo high-entropy alloy(HEA)composite coatings were prepared on Cr12MoV steel successfully by laser cladding technology to improve the wear resistance of substrates.Effect of WC content on microstructure and wear property of the composite coatings was studied in detail.Large numbers of carbides with four main types:primary carbide crystals,eutectic structures,massive crystals growing along the periphery of the remaining WC particles and incompletely fused WC particles,were found to exist in the WC/CoCrFeNiMo composite coatings.With increasing WC content,the microhardness of coatings is gradually improved while the average friction coefficients follow the opposite trend due to solid solution strengthening and second phase strengthening effect.The maximum microhardness and minimum friction coefficient are HV_(0.2)689.7 and 0.72,respectively,for the composite coating with 30 wt.%WC,the wear resistance of the substrate is improved significantly,the wear mechanisms are spalling wear and abrasive wear due to their high microhardness.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51771125)the Sichuan Province Science and Technology Support Program(No.2020YFG0102)。
文摘Densely distributed coherent nanoparticles(DCN)in steel matrix can enhance the work-hardening ability and ductility of steel simultaneously.All the routes to this end can be generally classified into the liquid-solid route and the solid-solid route.However,the formation of DCN structures in steel requires long processes and complex steps.So far,obtaining steel with coherent particle enhancement in a short time remains a bottleneck,and some necessary steps remain unavoidable.Here,we show a high-efficiency liquid-phase refining process reinforced by a dynamic magnetic field.Ti-Y-Mn-O particles had an average size of around(3.53±1.21)nm and can be obtained in just around 180 s.These small nanoparticles were coherent with the matrix,implying no accumulated dislocations between the particles and the steel matrix.Our findings have a potential application for improving material machining capacity,creep resistance,and radiation resistance.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U21A2027,42207113,and 42407141)。
文摘Studying the contribution of regional transport to ultrafine particles(UFPs)and the deposition effect of nanoscale particles in human respiratory system is conducive to exploring the impact of atmospheric particles on the environment and human health.Based on the data set of number concentration spectrum in the particle size range of 5.6–560 nm in the spring of Hefei,the Yangtze River Delta region obtained by a fast mobility particle sizer,the explosive growth characteristics,potential source identification and deposition flux analysis of UFPs were systematically studied.The results showed that the frequency of new particle formation(NPF)events during spring was 31.5%.SO_(2) and O_(3) contribute to NPF events.Daytime,higher temperature,stronger solar radiation and lower humidity were more conducive to the explosive growth of UFPs.In addition,regional transport of pollutants from the cities around Hefei played an important role in the accumulation mode particles,which were mainly affected by the land-source air mass from northwest Jiangsu(23.64%)and the sea-source air mass from the Yellow Sea(23.99%).It was worth noting that approximately 10,406 ng of UFPs enters the human respiratory system every day.Themain deposition area of 5.6–560 nm nanoscale particles was alveolar,5.6–400 nm is more likely to be deposited on alveolar,while nanoscale particles with particle size between 400 and 560 nm is more likely to be deposited on head airways.This study identified the deposition risk of nanoscale particles in the respiratory system under different particle sizes.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.31700475).
文摘Aerosol particle pollution has become an increasing serious environmental problem,and urban vegetation plays a long-lasting and positive role in mitigating it.This study compared the particle capture abilities of trees,shrubs,and herbs,and examined the compositions and influence of aerosol particles accumulated on leaf functional traits.Retained particles primarily contained Ca^(2+),K^(+),SO_(4)^(2-),NO_(3)^(-)and NH_(4)^(+),indicating their anthropogenic origins.The leathery-leaved tree Osmanthus fragrans and the papery-leaved herb Alternanthera sessilis demonstrated the higher competence in particle accumulation than other plants,and leaf morphologic structures(e.g.,leaf grooves,trichomes,waxy layers,and stomata characteristics)were closely associated with particle capture by plant species.Particle retention negatively impacted stomata,impeding photosynthesis,and reducing transpiration.In response to particle accumulation,plants tended to decrease specific leaf area and adjust stomatal conductance.Both growth form and leaf texture significantly influenced the particle capture abilities of different plant species.The substantial contribution of plants,particularly herbs in the lower vegetation strata,to particle removal should not be overlooked.Vegetation with a tree-shrub-herb configuration excels at particle capture,offering potential advantages in mitigating particle pollution and enhancing ecological benefits.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFC3701103)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42222705)+1 种基金the Youth Innovation Promotion Association CAS(No.2021354)Guangdong Foundation for Program of Science and Technology Research(No.2023B1212060049).
文摘Nitrogen-containing organic compounds(NOCs)may potentially contribute to aqueous secondary organic aerosols,yet the different formation of NOCs in aerosol particles and cloud droplets remains unclear.With the in-situ measurements performed at a mountain site(1690 m a.s.l.)in southern China,we investigated the formation of NOCs in the cloud droplets and the cloud-free particles,based on their mixing state information of NOCscontaining particles by single particle mass spectrometry.The relative abundance of NOCs in the cloud-free particles was significantly higher than those in cloud residual(cloud RES)particles.NOCs were highly correlated with carbonyl compounds(including glyoxalate and methylglyoxal)in the cloud-free particles,however,limited correlation was observed for cloud RES particles.Analysis of their mixing state and temporal variations highlights that NOCs was mainly formed from the carbonyl compounds and ammonium in the cloud-free particles,rather than in the cloud RES particles.The results support that the formation of NOCs from carbonyl compounds is facilitated in concentrated solutions in wet aerosols,rather than cloud droplets.In addition,we have identified the transport of biomass burning particles that facilitate the formation of NOCs,and that the observed NOCs is most likely contributed to the light absorption.These findings have implications for the evaluation of NOCs formation and their contribution to light absorption.
文摘In the present study,we concentrate on finding the dual solutions of biomagnetic fluid namely blood flow and heat transfer along with magnetic particles over a two dimensional shrinking cylinder in the presence of a magnetic dipole.To make the results physically realistic,stability analysis is also carried out in this study so that we realized which solution is stable and which is not.The governing partial equations are converted into ordinary differential equations by using similarity transformations and the numerical solution is calculated by applying bvp4c function technique in MATLAB software.The effects of different physical parameters are plotted graphically and discussed according to the outcomes of results.From the present study we observe that ferromagnetic interaction parameter had a great influenced on fluid velocity and temperature distributions.It is also found from the current analysis that the first and second solutions of shrinking cylinder obtained only when we applied particular ranges values of suction parameter.The most important characteristics part of study is to analyze the skin friction coefficient and rate of heat transfer which also covered in this analysis.It reveals that both skin friction coefficient and rate of heat transfer are reduced with rising values of ferromagnetic number.A comparison has also been made to make the solution feasible.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.42022050 and 42277088)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Fund Committee (Nos.2021A1515011248 and 2023A1515012010)the Guangdong Foundation for the Program of Science and Technology Research (No.2020B1212060053).
文摘Thermodynamic modeling is still themostwidely usedmethod to characterize aerosol acidity,a critical physicochemical property of atmospheric aerosols.However,it remains unclear whether gas-aerosol partitioning should be incorporated when thermodynamicmodels are employed to estimate the acidity of coarse particles.In this work,field measurements were conducted at a coastal city in northern China across three seasons,and covered wide ranges of temperature,relative humidity and NH_(3) concentrations.We examined the performance of different modes of ISORROPIA-II(a widely used aerosol thermodynamic model)in estimating aerosol acidity of coarse and fine particles.The M0 mode,which incorporates gas-phase data and runs the model in the forward mode,provided reasonable estimation of aerosol acidity for coarse and fine particles.Compared to M0,the M1 mode,which runs the model in the forward mode but does not include gas-phase data,may capture the general trend of aerosol acidity but underestimates pH for both coarse and fine particles;M2,which runs the model in the reverse mode,results in large errors in estimated aerosol pH for both coarse and fine particles and should not be used for aerosol acidity calculations.However,M1 significantly underestimates liquid water contents for both fine and coarse particles,while M2 provides reliable estimation of liquid water contents.In summary,our work highlights the importance of incorporating gas-aerosol partitioning when estimating coarse particle acidity,and thus may help improve our understanding of acidity of coarse particles.
基金supported by the Beijing Nova Program(No.20220484215)National Key Research and Development Program of China(Nos.2022YFB3504100,2022YFB3506200,2021YFA1500300 and 2022YFA1500146)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22376217,22208373,22272090 and 22272106)。
文摘Herein,we fabricate an embedding structure at the interface between Pt nanoparticles(NPs)and CeO_(2)-{100}nanocubes with surface defect sites(CeO_(2)-SDS)through quenching and gas bubbling-assisted membrane reduction methods.The in-situ substitution of Pt NPs for atomic-layer Ce lattice significantly increases the amount of reactive oxygen species from 133.68μmol/g to 199.44μmol/g.As a result,the distinctive geometric structure of Pt/CeO_(2)-SDS catalyst substantially improves the catalytic activity and stability for soot oxidation compared with the catalyst with no quenching process,i.e.,its T_(50)and TOF values are 332°C and 2.915 h^(-1),respectively.Combined with the results of experimental investigations and density functional theory calculations,it is unveiled that the unique embedding structure of Pt/CeO_(2)-SDS catalyst can facilitate significantly electron transfer from Pt to the CeO_(2)-{100}support,and induce the formation of interfacial[Ce-O_(x)-Pt_(2)]bond chains,which plays a crucial role in enhancing the key step of soot oxidation through the dual activation of surface lattice oxygen and molecular O_(2).Such a fundamental revelation of the interfacial electronic transmission and corresponding modification strategy contributes a novel opportunity to develop high-efficient and stable noble metal catalysts at the atomic level.
基金financially supported by the Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52371055)the Young Elite Scientist Sponsorship Program Cast(Grant No.YESS20200139)the Basic Scientific Research Project of Liaoning Provincial Department of Education(Grant No.JYTMS20230618)。
文摘The effect of intermetallic particles on the corrosion of 6061 aluminum alloy and its coating used in semiconductor processing systems was systematically studied via liquid and gas experiments and micromorphology characterization.The results revealed that a huge difference of corrosion resistance between imported and domestic 6061 aluminum alloys in HCl solution and gas acid mist experiments mainly was attributed to the different size and amount of Al_(15)(Fe,Mn)_(3)Si_(2).The corrosion resistance of domestic 6061 alloy in dry/wet semiconductor electronic special gas environments was worse than that of imported aluminum alloy,and there are great differences in the corrosion mechanism of 6061 alloy caused by the second phase in the two dry/wet environments.And the corrosion resistance of the hard anodized alumina film was closely related to the microscopic morphology of holes.The vertical and elongatedα-Al_(15)(Mn,Fe)_(3)Si_(2) phase was formed in the rolled aluminum alloy that has been rolled perpendicular to the surface of the substrate.Compared to the horizontal long hole,the longitudinal long holes generated by the verticalα-Al_(15)(Mn,Fe)_(3)Si_(2) phase will enable the corrosive medium to reach the substrate rapidly,which significantly weakens the corrosion resistance of the hard anodized film.
基金financially supported by the Sichuan Provincial Science and Technology Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars,China(Grant No.2022JDJQ0028)Research Startup Fund by Sichuan University,China(Grant No.YJ202218).
文摘Triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs)are emerging as new technologies to harvest electrical power from mechanical energy.With the distinctive working mechanism of triboelectric nanogenerators,they attract particular interest in healthcare monitoring,wearable electronics,and deformable energy harvesting,which raises the requirement for highly conformable devices with substantial energy outputs.Here,a simple,low-cost strategy for fabricating stretchable triboelectric nanogenerators with ultra-high electrical output is developed.The TENG is prepared using PTFE micron particles(PPTENG),contributing a different electrostatic induction process compared to TENG based on dielectric films,which was associated with the dynamics of particle motions in PP-TENG.The generator achieved an impressive voltage output of 1000 V with a current of 25 lA over a contact area of 40320 mm^(2).Additionally,the TENG exhibits excellent durability with a stretching strain of 500%,and the electrical output performance does not show any significant degradation even after 3000 cycles at a strain of 400%.The unique design of the device provides high conformability and can be used as a self-powered sensor for human motion detection.
文摘Pollution of transboundary rivers can result from anthropogenic activities in their watersheds.In this study,sediment traps were deployed to determine the fluxes,concentrations,and health risks associated with arsenic,cadmium,mercury,lead,and iron in the estuaries of three transboundary rivers(Comoé,Bia,and Tanoé)in West Africa.Thus,the analysis of metal-associated sedimentation particle samples collected in rainy,flood,and dry seasons was required.Sediment traps were used to calculate the metal fluxes associated with sedimentation particles towards the Atlantic Ocean.Finally,the carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risks of ingestion and dermal contact associated with sedimentation particles were assessed.The results showed that the total concentrations of trace metals in particulate matter were higher than in the UCC(Upper Crust Continental),with the exception of lead.The highest fluxes of lead,mercury,iron and arsenic associated with sedimented particles were observed during flood periods in the estuary of the Comoé,Bia and Tanoérivers.Cadmium fluxes associated with sedimentation particles were highest in the rainy season in the Bia and Comoéestuaries and in the flood season in the Tanoéestuary.Pearson’s correlation analysis and the enrichment factor showed that the trace metals were derived from anthropogenic activities such as mining and farming.In addition,contamination indices showed that sediment particles in the estuaries of the three rivers were severely contaminated with mercury.However,the results of potential human health risks associated with trace metals show that there is no probability of exposure of the community to harmful and carcinogenic effects through ingestion and dermal absorption of sediment particles.It is essential to integrate the information from this study into policy-and decision-making processes for better management of transboundary river water resources in coastal countries,particularly the Côte d’Ivoire.
基金Project supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2023YFE0201900)。
文摘Techniques for manipulating nanodroplets lie at the core of numerous miniaturized systems in chemical and biological research endeavors.In this study,we introduce a versatile methodology for calculating the acoustic vortex field,integrating hybrid wave equation principles with ray acoustics.This approach demonstrates remarkable consistency between simulated results and experimental observations.Importantly,both theoretical analysis and experimental validation confirm that particles whose diameters match the wavelength(Mie particles)can be effectively trapped within a focused acoustic vortex field,rotating in circular trajectories centered at the vortex center.This research significantly expands the scope of acoustic vortex manipulation for larger particles and introduces a novel implementation strategy with potential applications in targeted drug delivery for clinical adjuvant therapy.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12262020).
文摘This study focused on investigating the effects of various factors on the mechanical properties of superconducting matrix composites reinforced with ferromagnetic particles and interface phases when exposed to external magnetic fields.A micromechanical model was created by simplifying the basic properties and composition of the interface,utilizing principles such as Eshelby’s equivalent inclusion theory and Hooke’s law,as well as applying uniform stress boundary conditions.Through the development of equations,the study predicted changes in effective mechanical properties,highlighting the significant influence of parameters like the interface phase,inclusions,and magnetic field on the effective elastic modulus and magnetostriction of the composite material.By shedding light on these relationships,the research offers valuable insights for the manufacture and application of ferromagnetic particle-reinforced superconducting matrix composites with interface phases,providing a foundation for future research in this area.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant nos.52275364 and 52025052)。
文摘In this work,microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg weld with addition of carbon nanotubes(CNTs)and Ti C particles were investigated.The results showed that the weld microstructure was mainly presented as equiaxed grains with almost high angle grain boundaries.The introduction of reinforcements promoted the formation of precipitates and refined the grains effectively,the average grain size was refined by 51%and 23%with addition of CNTs and Ti C particles,respectively.The dislocation density and the fraction of CSL boundaries were increased with addition of CNTs,while those were decreased with addition of Ti C particles.Besides,the infrequent{10¯13}contraction twins formed within the weld due to the stress concentration caused by dislocation accumulation,which contributed to theΣ29 CSL boundary.The ultimate tensile strength and elongation rate were increased by 13.5%and 40%with addition of CNTs,while the ultimate tensile strength and micro-hardness were increased by 14.8%and 20.9%with addition of Ti C particles.
基金support from the Science and Technology Program of Guangzhou(No.2024A04J2821)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52222301,22171055)the Guangdong Natural Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholar(No.2022B1515020078)。
文摘Core-shell colloidal particles with a polymer layer have broad applications in different areas.Herein,we developed a two-step method combining aqueous surface-initiated photoinduced polymerization-induced self-assembly and photoinduced seeded reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer(RAFT)polymerization to prepare a diverse set of core-shell colloidal particles with a well-defined polymer layer.Chemical compositions,structures,and thicknesses of polymer layers could be conveniently regulated by using different types of monomers and feed[monomer]/[chain transfer agent]ratios during seeded RAFT polymerization.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2023YFC3208002)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52370007)+1 种基金Excellent Youth Foundation of Hei Long Jiang Province of China(No.YQ2022E034)Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Resource Reuse(No.2021EPC02)。
文摘Gravity-driven membrane filtration(GDM)has increasingly captured researchers'attention due to its low energy consumption and operation&maintenance.However,severe membrane fouling and permeate DOC increase restricted GDM's widespread application.This study combined granular active carbon(GAC)and magnetic particles to address this issue and results suggested that GDM3 achieved highly effective pollutant removals(85%COD_(Mn),95% UV_(254),and 65% DOC)and significant flux improvement(96%)than GDM itself.GAC pretreatment before the membrane mainly helped to reduce pollutant load and improve permeated quality while magnetic particles in situ on the membrane surface contributed to engineering more open and connected structures with less extracellular polymeric substance(EPS)and soluble microbial products(SMP)than other GDM groups due to their bioeffect.GDM3 was cost-effective and had the lowest total cost with a decrease of 7.5%and 5.7%to GDM1 and GDM2.The findings provided a deep insight into the combined GAC and magnetic particles in GDM performance improvement and played a fundamental role in developing sustainable and environmentally friendly GDM processes.
文摘We review a 3d quantum gravity model, which incorporates massive spinning fields into the Euclidean path integral in a Chern-Simons formulation. Fundamental matter as defined in our previous preon model is recapped. Both quantum gravity and the particle model are shown to be derivable from the supersymmetric 3d Chern-Simons action. Forces-Matter unification is achieved.
基金supported by Guangzhou Science and Technology Plan Project(No.2023A03J0328)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81600904)。
文摘Promotion of angiogenesis is crucial for bone tissue repair,and the poor activity of angiogenic cells and growth factors is the main problem in angiogenesis.New proangiogenic nanomaterials are urgently needed to be a promising strategy for this issue.Nb promotes bone formation and fracture healing,possibly by increasing vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)production.Nanoniobium particles(nNb)may promote angiogenesis.However,the effect of nNb on angiogenesis is unclear,limiting its application.This study confirmed that nNb significantly promoted angiogenesis.nNb increased and Ras-related C3 botulinum toxin substrate(Rac)family small guanosine triphosphatase(GTPase)1(Rac1)expression,inducing F-actin aggregation at the front edge of cells and the formation of pseudopodia to mediate cell migration,further promoting angiogenesis.We discovered that cyclin-dependent kinase-like 5(CDKL5)is a new signaling molecule that activates Rac1.V-ets erythroblastosis virus E26 oncogene homolog(ETS)domain-containing protein(ELK1),regulating CDKL5 and Rac1,plays an upstream regulatory role.When ELK1 was inhibited,CDKL5 and Rac1 levels were decreased.ELK1,CDKL5 or Rac1 are effective regulatory targets of angiogenesis.Inhibiting expression of ELK1,CDKL5 or Rac1 decreased angiogenesis.Thus,nNb has good angiogenic effects.The ELK1-CDKL5-Rac1 signaling pathway regulates the migration of endothelial cells to promote angiogenesis.nNb can be used in bone tissue engineering as a new nanomaterial,and it will promote the development of a new strategy for tissue engineering.
基金supported by the Ecole des Mines Saint-Etienne and the Agence de l’Environnement et de la Maitrise de l’Energie。
文摘Pollution from road traffic contributes significantly to air pollution through pollutants from exhaust emissions(gases and particles)and non-exhaust emissions(tire wear particles,brake wear particles and the resuspension of road dust).This research examined the hazard of tire particles(TP)and in particular evaluated the effect of TP size on lung macrophages.TP were obtained by cryogenic grinding of a tire and subsequent sieving to obtain four groups of particles(TP70,TP30,TP15,TP5)of different sizes with average diameters of 107μm,55μm,22μm,and 6μm,respectively.A complete physicochemical characterization was performed to determine the size distribution,chemical composition and morphology of these particles.We then investigated the proinflammatory response,oxidative stress and cytotoxicity induced in RAW264.7 cells exposed to four different TP concentrations for 24 h.TP had no direct effect on cytotoxicity,nor did they increase reactive oxygen species(ROS)production in the cells.However,TP induced a significant and size-dependent proinflammatory effect,which was particularly pronounced with small particles.Moreover,this effect was concentration-dependent.
