Non-aqueous emulsions have a wide range of applications in cosmetics,drug-controlled release,and the preparation of functional nanoparticles.However,due to the weaker polarity of non-aqueous solvents,these emulsions o...Non-aqueous emulsions have a wide range of applications in cosmetics,drug-controlled release,and the preparation of functional nanoparticles.However,due to the weaker polarity of non-aqueous solvents,these emulsions often exhibit inferior stability compared to their aqueous counterparts.In this experiment,the properties of quaternary ammonium surfactants in glycerol were investigated through surface tension measurements,to further enhance the stability of n-decane/glycerol emulsions,hydrophilic nanoparticles SiO_(2) were modified in situ using double tailed quaternary ammonium surfactants Di-C_(12)DAB and Di-C_(16)DAB.Stable n-decane/glycerol Pickering emulsions were successfully prepared.These emulsions were stable at 45℃for over six months,and no significant changes in droplet size occurred.The minimum droplet size of the emulsion was only 2-3μm.Contact angle measurements showed that the wettability of the silica surface was tremendously affected by the concentration and the alkyl chain length of the double-tailed surfactants.In the presence of Di-C_(12)DAB,the contact angle of glycerol on the silica surface increased monotonically with the surfactant concentration.This explains the phenomenon that the Pickering emulsions containing Di-C_(12)DAB and silica particles were stable within the contact angle range of 80°-120°.Comparatively,the contact angle of the glycerol on the silica surface in the presence of Di-C_(16)DAB first increased with surfactant concentrations and then decreased,reaching a maximum at 0.6 mmol/L.It can be concluded that Di-C_(12)DAB formed monolayers at the surface of silica particles within all investigated concentrations.On the contrary,Di-C_(16)DAB formed monolayers at concentrations below 0.6 mmol/L and formed double layers at concentrations above 0.6 mmol/L,leading to a non-monotonic change in the contact angle with respect to concentration.Using these stable non-aqueous Pickering emulsions as templates,polymer microspheres with a particle size of 2-3μm were successfully prepared with high yield.This work is helpful to expand the potential applications of non-aqueous emulsions in the encapsulation of drug,controlled release,material preparation,and cosmetic formulations.展开更多
High-dimensional heterogeneous data have acquired increasing attention and discussion in the past decade.In the context of heterogeneity,semiparametric regression emerges as a popular method to model this type of data...High-dimensional heterogeneous data have acquired increasing attention and discussion in the past decade.In the context of heterogeneity,semiparametric regression emerges as a popular method to model this type of data in statistics.In this paper,we leverage the benefits of expectile regression for computational efficiency and analytical robustness in heterogeneity,and propose a regularized partially linear additive expectile regression model with a nonconvex penalty,such as SCAD or MCP,for high-dimensional heterogeneous data.We focus on a more realistic scenario where the regression error exhibits a heavy-tailed distribution with only finite moments.This scenario challenges the classical sub-gaussian distribution assumption and is more prevalent in practical applications.Under certain regular conditions,we demonstrate that with probability tending to one,the oracle estimator is one of the local minima of the induced optimization problem.Our theoretical analysis suggests that the dimensionality of linear covariates that our estimation procedure can handle is fundamentally limited by the moment condition of the regression error.Computationally,given the nonconvex and nonsmooth nature of the induced optimization problem,we have developed a two-step algorithm.Finally,our method’s effectiveness is demonstrated through its high estimation accuracy and effective model selection,as evidenced by Monte Carlo simulation studies and a real-data application.Furthermore,by taking various expectile weights,our method effectively detects heterogeneity and explores the complete conditional distribution of the response variable,underscoring its utility in analyzing high-dimensional heterogeneous data.展开更多
In an effort to simplify the procedure and to reduce the cost of fluorescence SSR analysis, the conditions of the multiplex PCR and the multiplex gel electrophoresis were optimized in the genetic analysis of sunflower...In an effort to simplify the procedure and to reduce the cost of fluorescence SSR analysis, the conditions of the multiplex PCR and the multiplex gel electrophoresis were optimized in the genetic analysis of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) inbred lines. Results indicated that factors for a successful multiplex PCR assay were related to the cycling touchdown annealing temperature, the balance of primer concentration at the various loci, the concentration of PCR buffer and the Taq DNA polymerase. Based on the optimization, a tailed primer strategy was outlined, and the effective ways were proposed to overcome the troubleshootings commonly encountered in the multiplex PCR and the multiplex gel electrophoresis.展开更多
Abstract A hybrid sheath model, including a fluid model and a Monte Carlo （MC） method, is proposed to study ion energy distributions （IEDs） driven by a radiofrequency （RF） with a tailed pulse-bias on an insulati...Abstract A hybrid sheath model, including a fluid model and a Monte Carlo （MC） method, is proposed to study ion energy distributions （IEDs） driven by a radiofrequency （RF） with a tailed pulse-bias on an insulating substrate, where a charging effect is obviously caused by the ions accumulated. This surface charging effect will significantly affect the IEDs on the insulating substrate. In this paper, a voltage compensation method is employed to eliminate the charging effect by making the pulse-bias waveform have a certain gradient. Furthermore, we investigate the IEDs under the condition of different pulse-bias duty ratios, waveforms, amplitudes, and cycle proportions. It is found that the parameters of the pulsed source can effectively modulate the IEDs on the insulating substrate and the charging effect, and more desired IEDs are obtained by using the voltage compensation method with modulations of pulse parameters.展开更多
Three new 'tailed' porphyrins and their corresponding Mn(Ⅲ) metalloporphyrins were synthesized and characterized. The potentiometric response characteristics of the PVC membrane electrode based on the Mn(Ⅲ...Three new 'tailed' porphyrins and their corresponding Mn(Ⅲ) metalloporphyrins were synthesized and characterized. The potentiometric response characteristics of the PVC membrane electrode based on the Mn(Ⅲ) complexes of the three new 'tailed' porphyrins toward SCN- have been studied.展开更多
This paper considers a Manpower system where “exits” of employed personnel produce some wastage or loss. This system monitors these wastages over the sequence of exit epochs {t0 = 0 and tk;k = 1, 2,…} that form a r...This paper considers a Manpower system where “exits” of employed personnel produce some wastage or loss. This system monitors these wastages over the sequence of exit epochs {t0 = 0 and tk;k = 1, 2,…} that form a recurrent process and admit recruitment when the cumulative loss of man hours crosses a threshold level Y, which is also called the breakdown level. It is assumed that the inter-exit times Tk = tk-1 - tk, k = 1, 2,… are independent and identically distributed random variables with a common cumulative distribution function (CDF) B(t) = P(Tk t) which has a tail 1 – B(t) behaving like t-v with 1 v as t → ∞. The amounts {Xk} of wastages incurred during these inter-exit times {Tk} are independent and identically distributed random variables with CDF P(Xk X) = G(x) and Y is distributed, independently of {Xk} and {tk}, as an exponentiated exponential law with CDF H(y) = P(Y y) = (1 - e-λy)n. The mean waiting time to break down of the system has been obtained assuming B(t) to be heavy tailed and as well as light tailed. For the exponential case of G(x), a comparative study has also been made between heavy tailed mean waiting time to break down and light tailed mean waiting time to break down values. The recruitment policy operating under the heavy tailed case is shown to be more economical in all types of manpower systems.展开更多
In this article, the dependent steps of a negative drift random walk are modelled as a two-sided linear process. Xn=-u＋∑j=-∞^∞ φn-jεj, where { ε, εn; -∞〈n〈＋∞} is a sequence of independent, identically di...In this article, the dependent steps of a negative drift random walk are modelled as a two-sided linear process. Xn=-u＋∑j=-∞^∞ φn-jεj, where { ε, εn; -∞〈n〈＋∞} is a sequence of independent, identically distributed random variables with zero mean, u 〉 0 is a constant and the coefficients {φi; -∞〈i〈∞} satisfy 0〈 ∑j=-∞^∞ ｜jφj｜〈 ∞ . Under the conditions that the distribution function of ｜ε｜ has dominated variation and ε satisfies certain tail balance conditions, the asymptotic behavior of P{sup n≥0 （-qu＋∑j=-∞^∞ εj βnj）〉x} is discussed. Then the result is applied to ultimate ruin probability.展开更多
In this paper, we study the precise large deviations for the prospectiveloss process with consistently varying tails. The obtained results improve some related known ones.
One hundred and eleven users of IUD were recruited and classified into two groups. 40 cases were in the tailed group, and 71 cases in the tailless group. The samples ol each case were obtained from vaginal vault, the ...One hundred and eleven users of IUD were recruited and classified into two groups. 40 cases were in the tailed group, and 71 cases in the tailless group. The samples ol each case were obtained from vaginal vault, the internal os of the cervix and uterine cavity. The cultures for detection of aerobic and anaerobic micro-morganisms were indentified.The results indicated that 11 cases were of positive test in the internal os samples. Among them 8 cases were in the tailed group and 3 cases in the tailless group. There was a very signilicant difference (P<0.01). 7 cases were found to be positive cultivation in the uterine cavity group among which 5 were in the tailed group and 2 in the tailless group. There was a signilicant difference (P<0.05).It is noteworthy that the increased incidence of bacteria ascending from the internal os to the uterine cavity was lound in the tailed group than that in the tailless group. However, severe pelvic inflammatory diseases in general have not been observed.展开更多
Sudden and uncertain events often cause cross-contagion of risk among various sectors of the macroeconomy.This paper introduces the stochastic volatility shock that follows a thick-tailed Student’s t-distribution int...Sudden and uncertain events often cause cross-contagion of risk among various sectors of the macroeconomy.This paper introduces the stochastic volatility shock that follows a thick-tailed Student’s t-distribution into a high-order approximate dynamic stochastic general equilibrium(DSGE)model with Epstein–Zin preference to better analyze the dynamic effect of uncertainty risk on macroeconomics.Then,the high-dimensional DSGE model(DSGE-SV-t)is developed to examine the impact of uncertainty risk on the transmission mechanism among macroeconomic sectors.The empirical research found that uncertainty risk generates heterogeneous impacts on macroeconomic dynamics under different inflation levels and economic states.Among them,a technological shock has the strongest impact on employment and consumption channels.The crowding-out effect of a fiscal policy stimulus on consumption and private investments is relatively weakened when considering uncertainty risk but is more pronounced during periods of high inflation.Uncertainty risk can partly explain the decline in investments and the increase in interest rates and employment rates,given the impact of an agent’s risk preferences.Compared with external economic conditions,the inflation factor has a stronger impact on the macro transmission mechanism caused by uncertainty risk.展开更多
Abstract Let X1, X2,... be a sequence of dependent and heavy-tailed random variables with distributions F1, F2,.. on （-∞,∞）, and let T be a nonnegative integer-valued random variable independent of the sequence {X...Abstract Let X1, X2,... be a sequence of dependent and heavy-tailed random variables with distributions F1, F2,.. on （-∞,∞）, and let T be a nonnegative integer-valued random variable independent of the sequence {Xk, k 〉 1}. In this framework, the asymptotic behavior of the tail probabilities of the quantities Sn = fi Xk and S（n） =∑ k=1 n 〉 1, and their randomized versions ST and S（τ） are studied. Some risk theory are presented. max Sk for 1〈k〈n applications to the展开更多
Approximately 3.44 billion tons of copper mine tailings(MT)were produced globally in 2018 with an increase of 45%from 2010.Significant efforts are being made to manage these tailings through storage facilities,recycli...Approximately 3.44 billion tons of copper mine tailings(MT)were produced globally in 2018 with an increase of 45%from 2010.Significant efforts are being made to manage these tailings through storage facilities,recycling,and reuse in different industries.Currently,a large portion of tailings are managed through the tailing storage facilities(TSF)where these tailings undergo hydro-thermal-mechanical stresses with seasonal cycles which are not comprehensively understood.This study presents an investigative study to evaluate the performance of control and cement-stabilized copper MT under the influence of seasonal cycles,freeze-thaw(F-T)and wet-dry(W-D)conditions,representing the seasonal variability in the cold and arid regions.The control and cement-stabilized MT samples were subjected to a maximum of 12 F-T and 12 W-D cycles and corresponding micro-and-macro behavior was investigated through scanning electron microscope(SEM),volumetric strain(εvT,wet density(r),moisture content loss,and unconfined compressive strength(UCS)tests.The results indicated the vulnerability of Copper MT to 67%and 75%strength loss reaching residual states with 12 F-T and 8 W-D cycles,respectively.Whereas the stabilized MT retained 39%-55%and 16%-34%strength with F-T and W-D cycles,demonstrating increased durability.This research highlights the impact of seasonal cycles and corresponding strength-deformation characteristics of control and stabilized Copper MT in cold and arid regions.展开更多
We study the tail probability of the stationary distribution of nonparametric nonlinear autoregressive functional conditional heteroscedastic (NARFCH) model with heavytailed innovations. Our result shows that the tail...We study the tail probability of the stationary distribution of nonparametric nonlinear autoregressive functional conditional heteroscedastic (NARFCH) model with heavytailed innovations. Our result shows that the tail of the stationary marginal distribution of an NARFCH series is heavily dependent on its conditional variance. When the innovations are heavy-tailed, the tail of the stationary marginal distribution of the series will become heavier or thinner than that of its innovations. We give some specific formulas to show how the increment or decrement of tail heaviness depends on the assumption on the conditional variance function. Some examples are given.展开更多
Utilizing phosphorus tailings as the raw material for foam concrete is a key approach to achieving sustainable and efficient resource utilization.During the preparation of phosphorus tailings-based foam concrete,slurr...Utilizing phosphorus tailings as the raw material for foam concrete is a key approach to achieving sustainable and efficient resource utilization.During the preparation of phosphorus tailings-based foam concrete,slurry performance is critical to the successful production.Phosphorus tailings,cement and microsilica were used to prepare foam concrete slurry in this study.A rheometer was employed as a test tool to measure the variation of linear viscoelastic zone(LVR),viscosity,and yield stress of the slurries with different cement contents.The results indicate that the phosphorus tailings-cement-microsilica slurry exhibits shear-thinning properties,which aligns well with the Herschel-Bulkley model,showing a high degree of correlation.As the cement content increases,the energy storage modulus of the slurry rises,and the LVR length shows a nonlinear trend.The LVR reaches its maximum length of 0.04%when the cement content is 6 mass%or 8 mass%.The increment of the cement content leads to a more intricate internal network structure,which hinders the reconstruction rate of the flocculated structure after high-shear deformation.展开更多
Enhancing soil organic matter characteristics,ameliorating physical structure,mitigating heavy metal toxicity,and hastening mineral weathering processes are crucial approaches to accomplish the transition of tailings ...Enhancing soil organic matter characteristics,ameliorating physical structure,mitigating heavy metal toxicity,and hastening mineral weathering processes are crucial approaches to accomplish the transition of tailings substrate to a soil-like substrate.The incorporation of biomass co-pyrolysis and plant colonization has been established to be a significant factor in soil substrate formation and soil pollutant remediation.Despite this,there is presently an absence of research efforts aimed at synergistically utilizing these two technologies to expedite the process of mining tailings soil substrate formation.The current study aimed to investigate the underlying mechanism of geochemical changes and rapid mineral weathering during the process of transforming tailings substrate into a soil-like substrate,under the combined effects of biomass co-smoldering pyrolysis and plant colonization.The findings of this study suggest that the incorporation of smoldering pyrolysis and plant colonization induces a high-temperature effect and biological effects,which enhance the physical and chemical properties of tailings,while simultaneously accelerating the rate of mineral weathering.Notable improvements include the amelioration of extreme pH levels,nutrient enrichment,the formation of aggregates,and an increase in enzyme activity,all of which collectively demonstrate the successful attainment of tailings substrate reconstruction.Evidence of the acceleratedweathering was verified by phase and surfacemorphology analysis using X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy.Discovered corrosion and fragmentation on the surface ofminerals.The weathering resulted in corrosion and fragmentation of the surface of the treated mineral.This study confirms that co-smoldering pyrolysis of biomass,combined with plant colonization,can effectively promote the transformation of tailings into soil-like substrates.This method has can effectively address the key challenges that have previously hindered sustainable development of the mining industry and provides a novel approach for ecological restoration of tailings deposits.展开更多
In recent years,train-tail swaying of 160 km/h electric multiple units(EMUs)inside single-line tunnels has been heavily researched,because the issue needs to be solved urgently.In this paper,a co-simulation model of v...In recent years,train-tail swaying of 160 km/h electric multiple units(EMUs)inside single-line tunnels has been heavily researched,because the issue needs to be solved urgently.In this paper,a co-simulation model of vortex-induced vibration(VIV)of the tail car body is established,and the aerodynamics of train-tail swaying is studied.The simulation results were confirmed through a field test of operating EMUs.Furthermore,the influence mechanism of train-tail swaying on the wake flow field is studied in detail through a wind-tunnel experiment and a simulation of a reduced-scaled train model.The results demonstrate that the aerodynamic force frequency(i.e.,vortex-induced frequency)of the train tail increases linearly with train speed.When the train runs at 130 km/h,with a small amplitude of train-tail swaying(within 10 mm),the vortex-induced frequency is 1.7 Hz,which primarily depends on the nose shape of the train tail.After the tail car body nose is extended,the vortex-induced frequency is decreased.As the swaying amplitude of the train tail increases(exceeding 25 mm),the separation point of the high-intensity vortex in the train wake shifts downstream to the nose tip,and the vortex-induced frequency shifts from 1.7 Hz to the nearby car body hunting(i.e.,the primary hunting)frequency of 1.3 Hz,which leads to the frequency-locking phenomenon of VIV,and the resonance intensifies train-tail swaying.For the motor vehicle of the train tail,optimization of the yaw damper to improve its primary hunting stability can effectively alleviate train-tail swaying inside single-line tunnels.Optimization of the tail car body nose shape reduces the amplitude of the vortex-induced force,thereby weakening the aerodynamic effect and solving the problem of train-tail swaying inside the single-line tunnels.展开更多
A process for treating cyanide tailings was proposed.The process essentially implicates reduction smelting which involves volatilizing silver,lead,and zinc in the cyanide tailings at high temperatures.Meanwhile,gold a...A process for treating cyanide tailings was proposed.The process essentially implicates reduction smelting which involves volatilizing silver,lead,and zinc in the cyanide tailings at high temperatures.Meanwhile,gold and copper combine with the reduced iron to form a metal phase,allowing for the simultaneous recovery of polymetallic elements.The experimental results indicate that the process works optimally with a coke powder of 7.5 wt.%,an alkalinity of 1.0,a melting temperature of 1450℃,and a melting time of 60 min.Under these conditions,more than 99% of gold,77% of copper and 94% of iron are incorporated into pig iron.In the meantime,the volatilization rate of silver exceeds 90%,while lead and zinc are essentially completely volatilized.The primary component of the by-product smelting slag is akermanite,which exhibits lower leaching toxicity than the national standard and belongs to general solid waste.Additionally,taking the trapping process of iron to copper as a case study,the mechanism of iron trapping is methodically examined and divided into three processes:smelting reduction,migration capture,and condensation deposition.展开更多
This study used steel slag,fly ash,and metakaolin as raw materials(SFM materials)to create silica-alumina-based geopolymers that can solidify Hg^(2+)when activated with sodiumbased water glass.The experiments began wi...This study used steel slag,fly ash,and metakaolin as raw materials(SFM materials)to create silica-alumina-based geopolymers that can solidify Hg^(2+)when activated with sodiumbased water glass.The experiments began with a triangular lattice point mixing design experiment,and the results were fitted,analyzed,and predicted.The optimum SFM material mass ratio was found to be 70%steel slag,25%fly ash,and 5%metakaolin.The optimum modulus of the activator was identified by comparing the unconfined compressive strength and solidifying impact on Hg^(2+)of geosynthetics with different modulus.The SFM geopolymer was then applied in the form of potting to cure the granulated mercury tailings.The inclusion of 50%SFM material generated a geosynthetic that reduced mercury transport to the surface soil by roughly 90%.The mercury concentration of herbaceous plant samples was also reduced by 78%.It indicates that the SFM material can effectively attenuate the migration transformation of mercury.Finally,characterization methods such as XPS and FTIR were used to investigate the mechanism of Hg^(2+)solidification by geopolymers generated by SFM materials.The possible solidification mechanisms were proposed as alkaline environment-induced mercury precipitation,chemical bonding s,surface adsorption of Hg^(2+)and its precipitates by the geopolymer,and physical encapsulation.展开更多
文摘Non-aqueous emulsions have a wide range of applications in cosmetics,drug-controlled release,and the preparation of functional nanoparticles.However,due to the weaker polarity of non-aqueous solvents,these emulsions often exhibit inferior stability compared to their aqueous counterparts.In this experiment,the properties of quaternary ammonium surfactants in glycerol were investigated through surface tension measurements,to further enhance the stability of n-decane/glycerol emulsions,hydrophilic nanoparticles SiO_(2) were modified in situ using double tailed quaternary ammonium surfactants Di-C_(12)DAB and Di-C_(16)DAB.Stable n-decane/glycerol Pickering emulsions were successfully prepared.These emulsions were stable at 45℃for over six months,and no significant changes in droplet size occurred.The minimum droplet size of the emulsion was only 2-3μm.Contact angle measurements showed that the wettability of the silica surface was tremendously affected by the concentration and the alkyl chain length of the double-tailed surfactants.In the presence of Di-C_(12)DAB,the contact angle of glycerol on the silica surface increased monotonically with the surfactant concentration.This explains the phenomenon that the Pickering emulsions containing Di-C_(12)DAB and silica particles were stable within the contact angle range of 80°-120°.Comparatively,the contact angle of the glycerol on the silica surface in the presence of Di-C_(16)DAB first increased with surfactant concentrations and then decreased,reaching a maximum at 0.6 mmol/L.It can be concluded that Di-C_(12)DAB formed monolayers at the surface of silica particles within all investigated concentrations.On the contrary,Di-C_(16)DAB formed monolayers at concentrations below 0.6 mmol/L and formed double layers at concentrations above 0.6 mmol/L,leading to a non-monotonic change in the contact angle with respect to concentration.Using these stable non-aqueous Pickering emulsions as templates,polymer microspheres with a particle size of 2-3μm were successfully prepared with high yield.This work is helpful to expand the potential applications of non-aqueous emulsions in the encapsulation of drug,controlled release,material preparation,and cosmetic formulations.
基金Supported by the Hangzhou Joint Fund of the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of Chi-na(LHZY24A010002)the MOE Project of Humanities and Social Sciences(21YJCZH235).
文摘High-dimensional heterogeneous data have acquired increasing attention and discussion in the past decade.In the context of heterogeneity,semiparametric regression emerges as a popular method to model this type of data in statistics.In this paper,we leverage the benefits of expectile regression for computational efficiency and analytical robustness in heterogeneity,and propose a regularized partially linear additive expectile regression model with a nonconvex penalty,such as SCAD or MCP,for high-dimensional heterogeneous data.We focus on a more realistic scenario where the regression error exhibits a heavy-tailed distribution with only finite moments.This scenario challenges the classical sub-gaussian distribution assumption and is more prevalent in practical applications.Under certain regular conditions,we demonstrate that with probability tending to one,the oracle estimator is one of the local minima of the induced optimization problem.Our theoretical analysis suggests that the dimensionality of linear covariates that our estimation procedure can handle is fundamentally limited by the moment condition of the regression error.Computationally,given the nonconvex and nonsmooth nature of the induced optimization problem,we have developed a two-step algorithm.Finally,our method’s effectiveness is demonstrated through its high estimation accuracy and effective model selection,as evidenced by Monte Carlo simulation studies and a real-data application.Furthermore,by taking various expectile weights,our method effectively detects heterogeneity and explores the complete conditional distribution of the response variable,underscoring its utility in analyzing high-dimensional heterogeneous data.
文摘In an effort to simplify the procedure and to reduce the cost of fluorescence SSR analysis, the conditions of the multiplex PCR and the multiplex gel electrophoresis were optimized in the genetic analysis of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) inbred lines. Results indicated that factors for a successful multiplex PCR assay were related to the cycling touchdown annealing temperature, the balance of primer concentration at the various loci, the concentration of PCR buffer and the Taq DNA polymerase. Based on the optimization, a tailed primer strategy was outlined, and the effective ways were proposed to overcome the troubleshootings commonly encountered in the multiplex PCR and the multiplex gel electrophoresis.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11375040)the Important National Science&Technology Specific Project of China(No.2011ZX02403-001)
文摘Abstract A hybrid sheath model, including a fluid model and a Monte Carlo （MC） method, is proposed to study ion energy distributions （IEDs） driven by a radiofrequency （RF） with a tailed pulse-bias on an insulating substrate, where a charging effect is obviously caused by the ions accumulated. This surface charging effect will significantly affect the IEDs on the insulating substrate. In this paper, a voltage compensation method is employed to eliminate the charging effect by making the pulse-bias waveform have a certain gradient. Furthermore, we investigate the IEDs under the condition of different pulse-bias duty ratios, waveforms, amplitudes, and cycle proportions. It is found that the parameters of the pulsed source can effectively modulate the IEDs on the insulating substrate and the charging effect, and more desired IEDs are obtained by using the voltage compensation method with modulations of pulse parameters.
文摘Three new 'tailed' porphyrins and their corresponding Mn(Ⅲ) metalloporphyrins were synthesized and characterized. The potentiometric response characteristics of the PVC membrane electrode based on the Mn(Ⅲ) complexes of the three new 'tailed' porphyrins toward SCN- have been studied.
文摘This paper considers a Manpower system where “exits” of employed personnel produce some wastage or loss. This system monitors these wastages over the sequence of exit epochs {t0 = 0 and tk;k = 1, 2,…} that form a recurrent process and admit recruitment when the cumulative loss of man hours crosses a threshold level Y, which is also called the breakdown level. It is assumed that the inter-exit times Tk = tk-1 - tk, k = 1, 2,… are independent and identically distributed random variables with a common cumulative distribution function (CDF) B(t) = P(Tk t) which has a tail 1 – B(t) behaving like t-v with 1 v as t → ∞. The amounts {Xk} of wastages incurred during these inter-exit times {Tk} are independent and identically distributed random variables with CDF P(Xk X) = G(x) and Y is distributed, independently of {Xk} and {tk}, as an exponentiated exponential law with CDF H(y) = P(Y y) = (1 - e-λy)n. The mean waiting time to break down of the system has been obtained assuming B(t) to be heavy tailed and as well as light tailed. For the exponential case of G(x), a comparative study has also been made between heavy tailed mean waiting time to break down and light tailed mean waiting time to break down values. The recruitment policy operating under the heavy tailed case is shown to be more economical in all types of manpower systems.
基金Research supported by National Science Foundation of China (70671018 and 10371117)
文摘In this article, the dependent steps of a negative drift random walk are modelled as a two-sided linear process. Xn=-u＋∑j=-∞^∞ φn-jεj, where { ε, εn; -∞〈n〈＋∞} is a sequence of independent, identically distributed random variables with zero mean, u 〉 0 is a constant and the coefficients {φi; -∞〈i〈∞} satisfy 0〈 ∑j=-∞^∞ ｜jφj｜〈 ∞ . Under the conditions that the distribution function of ｜ε｜ has dominated variation and ε satisfies certain tail balance conditions, the asymptotic behavior of P{sup n≥0 （-qu＋∑j=-∞^∞ εj βnj）〉x} is discussed. Then the result is applied to ultimate ruin probability.
文摘In this paper, we study the precise large deviations for the prospectiveloss process with consistently varying tails. The obtained results improve some related known ones.
文摘One hundred and eleven users of IUD were recruited and classified into two groups. 40 cases were in the tailed group, and 71 cases in the tailless group. The samples ol each case were obtained from vaginal vault, the internal os of the cervix and uterine cavity. The cultures for detection of aerobic and anaerobic micro-morganisms were indentified.The results indicated that 11 cases were of positive test in the internal os samples. Among them 8 cases were in the tailed group and 3 cases in the tailless group. There was a very signilicant difference (P<0.01). 7 cases were found to be positive cultivation in the uterine cavity group among which 5 were in the tailed group and 2 in the tailless group. There was a signilicant difference (P<0.05).It is noteworthy that the increased incidence of bacteria ascending from the internal os to the uterine cavity was lound in the tailed group than that in the tailless group. However, severe pelvic inflammatory diseases in general have not been observed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.72141304,71790594,71901130)。
文摘Sudden and uncertain events often cause cross-contagion of risk among various sectors of the macroeconomy.This paper introduces the stochastic volatility shock that follows a thick-tailed Student’s t-distribution into a high-order approximate dynamic stochastic general equilibrium(DSGE)model with Epstein–Zin preference to better analyze the dynamic effect of uncertainty risk on macroeconomics.Then,the high-dimensional DSGE model(DSGE-SV-t)is developed to examine the impact of uncertainty risk on the transmission mechanism among macroeconomic sectors.The empirical research found that uncertainty risk generates heterogeneous impacts on macroeconomic dynamics under different inflation levels and economic states.Among them,a technological shock has the strongest impact on employment and consumption channels.The crowding-out effect of a fiscal policy stimulus on consumption and private investments is relatively weakened when considering uncertainty risk but is more pronounced during periods of high inflation.Uncertainty risk can partly explain the decline in investments and the increase in interest rates and employment rates,given the impact of an agent’s risk preferences.Compared with external economic conditions,the inflation factor has a stronger impact on the macro transmission mechanism caused by uncertainty risk.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 11171179)the Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China (No. 20093705110002)
文摘Abstract Let X1, X2,... be a sequence of dependent and heavy-tailed random variables with distributions F1, F2,.. on （-∞,∞）, and let T be a nonnegative integer-valued random variable independent of the sequence {Xk, k 〉 1}. In this framework, the asymptotic behavior of the tail probabilities of the quantities Sn = fi Xk and S（n） =∑ k=1 n 〉 1, and their randomized versions ST and S（τ） are studied. Some risk theory are presented. max Sk for 1〈k〈n applications to the
基金the W.M.Keck Center for Nano-Scale Imaging in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Arizona(Grant No.RRID:SCR_022884),with funding from the W.M.Keck Foundation Grant.
文摘Approximately 3.44 billion tons of copper mine tailings(MT)were produced globally in 2018 with an increase of 45%from 2010.Significant efforts are being made to manage these tailings through storage facilities,recycling,and reuse in different industries.Currently,a large portion of tailings are managed through the tailing storage facilities(TSF)where these tailings undergo hydro-thermal-mechanical stresses with seasonal cycles which are not comprehensively understood.This study presents an investigative study to evaluate the performance of control and cement-stabilized copper MT under the influence of seasonal cycles,freeze-thaw(F-T)and wet-dry(W-D)conditions,representing the seasonal variability in the cold and arid regions.The control and cement-stabilized MT samples were subjected to a maximum of 12 F-T and 12 W-D cycles and corresponding micro-and-macro behavior was investigated through scanning electron microscope(SEM),volumetric strain(εvT,wet density(r),moisture content loss,and unconfined compressive strength(UCS)tests.The results indicated the vulnerability of Copper MT to 67%and 75%strength loss reaching residual states with 12 F-T and 8 W-D cycles,respectively.Whereas the stabilized MT retained 39%-55%and 16%-34%strength with F-T and W-D cycles,demonstrating increased durability.This research highlights the impact of seasonal cycles and corresponding strength-deformation characteristics of control and stabilized Copper MT in cold and arid regions.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.10471005).
文摘We study the tail probability of the stationary distribution of nonparametric nonlinear autoregressive functional conditional heteroscedastic (NARFCH) model with heavytailed innovations. Our result shows that the tail of the stationary marginal distribution of an NARFCH series is heavily dependent on its conditional variance. When the innovations are heavy-tailed, the tail of the stationary marginal distribution of the series will become heavier or thinner than that of its innovations. We give some specific formulas to show how the increment or decrement of tail heaviness depends on the assumption on the conditional variance function. Some examples are given.
基金Hubei Provincial Key Research Program Project(2023BCB099).
文摘Utilizing phosphorus tailings as the raw material for foam concrete is a key approach to achieving sustainable and efficient resource utilization.During the preparation of phosphorus tailings-based foam concrete,slurry performance is critical to the successful production.Phosphorus tailings,cement and microsilica were used to prepare foam concrete slurry in this study.A rheometer was employed as a test tool to measure the variation of linear viscoelastic zone(LVR),viscosity,and yield stress of the slurries with different cement contents.The results indicate that the phosphorus tailings-cement-microsilica slurry exhibits shear-thinning properties,which aligns well with the Herschel-Bulkley model,showing a high degree of correlation.As the cement content increases,the energy storage modulus of the slurry rises,and the LVR length shows a nonlinear trend.The LVR reaches its maximum length of 0.04%when the cement content is 6 mass%or 8 mass%.The increment of the cement content leads to a more intricate internal network structure,which hinders the reconstruction rate of the flocculated structure after high-shear deformation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52060011).
文摘Enhancing soil organic matter characteristics,ameliorating physical structure,mitigating heavy metal toxicity,and hastening mineral weathering processes are crucial approaches to accomplish the transition of tailings substrate to a soil-like substrate.The incorporation of biomass co-pyrolysis and plant colonization has been established to be a significant factor in soil substrate formation and soil pollutant remediation.Despite this,there is presently an absence of research efforts aimed at synergistically utilizing these two technologies to expedite the process of mining tailings soil substrate formation.The current study aimed to investigate the underlying mechanism of geochemical changes and rapid mineral weathering during the process of transforming tailings substrate into a soil-like substrate,under the combined effects of biomass co-smoldering pyrolysis and plant colonization.The findings of this study suggest that the incorporation of smoldering pyrolysis and plant colonization induces a high-temperature effect and biological effects,which enhance the physical and chemical properties of tailings,while simultaneously accelerating the rate of mineral weathering.Notable improvements include the amelioration of extreme pH levels,nutrient enrichment,the formation of aggregates,and an increase in enzyme activity,all of which collectively demonstrate the successful attainment of tailings substrate reconstruction.Evidence of the acceleratedweathering was verified by phase and surfacemorphology analysis using X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy.Discovered corrosion and fragmentation on the surface ofminerals.The weathering resulted in corrosion and fragmentation of the surface of the treated mineral.This study confirms that co-smoldering pyrolysis of biomass,combined with plant colonization,can effectively promote the transformation of tailings into soil-like substrates.This method has can effectively address the key challenges that have previously hindered sustainable development of the mining industry and provides a novel approach for ecological restoration of tailings deposits.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52372403 and U2268211)the Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province(No.2022NSFSC0034),China+1 种基金the National Railway Group Science and Technology Program(No.2023J071)the Traction Power State Key Laboratory of the Independent Research and Development Projects(No.2022TPL-T02),China.
文摘In recent years,train-tail swaying of 160 km/h electric multiple units(EMUs)inside single-line tunnels has been heavily researched,because the issue needs to be solved urgently.In this paper,a co-simulation model of vortex-induced vibration(VIV)of the tail car body is established,and the aerodynamics of train-tail swaying is studied.The simulation results were confirmed through a field test of operating EMUs.Furthermore,the influence mechanism of train-tail swaying on the wake flow field is studied in detail through a wind-tunnel experiment and a simulation of a reduced-scaled train model.The results demonstrate that the aerodynamic force frequency(i.e.,vortex-induced frequency)of the train tail increases linearly with train speed.When the train runs at 130 km/h,with a small amplitude of train-tail swaying(within 10 mm),the vortex-induced frequency is 1.7 Hz,which primarily depends on the nose shape of the train tail.After the tail car body nose is extended,the vortex-induced frequency is decreased.As the swaying amplitude of the train tail increases(exceeding 25 mm),the separation point of the high-intensity vortex in the train wake shifts downstream to the nose tip,and the vortex-induced frequency shifts from 1.7 Hz to the nearby car body hunting(i.e.,the primary hunting)frequency of 1.3 Hz,which leads to the frequency-locking phenomenon of VIV,and the resonance intensifies train-tail swaying.For the motor vehicle of the train tail,optimization of the yaw damper to improve its primary hunting stability can effectively alleviate train-tail swaying inside single-line tunnels.Optimization of the tail car body nose shape reduces the amplitude of the vortex-induced force,thereby weakening the aerodynamic effect and solving the problem of train-tail swaying inside the single-line tunnels.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2020YFC1909203)the Hunan Provincial Innovation Project,China(No.CX20230213)。
文摘A process for treating cyanide tailings was proposed.The process essentially implicates reduction smelting which involves volatilizing silver,lead,and zinc in the cyanide tailings at high temperatures.Meanwhile,gold and copper combine with the reduced iron to form a metal phase,allowing for the simultaneous recovery of polymetallic elements.The experimental results indicate that the process works optimally with a coke powder of 7.5 wt.%,an alkalinity of 1.0,a melting temperature of 1450℃,and a melting time of 60 min.Under these conditions,more than 99% of gold,77% of copper and 94% of iron are incorporated into pig iron.In the meantime,the volatilization rate of silver exceeds 90%,while lead and zinc are essentially completely volatilized.The primary component of the by-product smelting slag is akermanite,which exhibits lower leaching toxicity than the national standard and belongs to general solid waste.Additionally,taking the trapping process of iron to copper as a case study,the mechanism of iron trapping is methodically examined and divided into three processes:smelting reduction,migration capture,and condensation deposition.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Projects of China(No.2018YFC1801706-01)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22162007)+2 种基金the Science and Technology Supporting Project of Guizhou Province(No.[2021]480,[2023]379)the Wengfu(Group)Co.,Ltd.Technology Development Project(No.WH-220787(YF))the Project from Guizhou Institute of Innovation and Development of Dual-carbon and New Energy Technologies(No.DCRE-2023-05)。
文摘This study used steel slag,fly ash,and metakaolin as raw materials(SFM materials)to create silica-alumina-based geopolymers that can solidify Hg^(2+)when activated with sodiumbased water glass.The experiments began with a triangular lattice point mixing design experiment,and the results were fitted,analyzed,and predicted.The optimum SFM material mass ratio was found to be 70%steel slag,25%fly ash,and 5%metakaolin.The optimum modulus of the activator was identified by comparing the unconfined compressive strength and solidifying impact on Hg^(2+)of geosynthetics with different modulus.The SFM geopolymer was then applied in the form of potting to cure the granulated mercury tailings.The inclusion of 50%SFM material generated a geosynthetic that reduced mercury transport to the surface soil by roughly 90%.The mercury concentration of herbaceous plant samples was also reduced by 78%.It indicates that the SFM material can effectively attenuate the migration transformation of mercury.Finally,characterization methods such as XPS and FTIR were used to investigate the mechanism of Hg^(2+)solidification by geopolymers generated by SFM materials.The possible solidification mechanisms were proposed as alkaline environment-induced mercury precipitation,chemical bonding s,surface adsorption of Hg^(2+)and its precipitates by the geopolymer,and physical encapsulation.
