BACKGROUND Oil-based iodinated contrast media have excellent contrast properties and are widely used for hysterosalpingographic evaluation of female infertility.On abdominal radiography and computed tomography(CT)scan...BACKGROUND Oil-based iodinated contrast media have excellent contrast properties and are widely used for hysterosalpingographic evaluation of female infertility.On abdominal radiography and computed tomography(CT)scans,their radiodensity is similar to that of metallic objects,which can sometimes lead to diagnostic confusion in the postoperative settings.In this case,retained oil-based contrast medium was observed on an abdominal radiograph following a cesarean section,making it difficult to differentiate from an intraperitoneal foreign body from surgery.The patient was a 37-year-old pregnant woman who was referred to our hospital at 32 weeks and 1 day of pregnancy due to complete placenta previa for mana-gement of pregnancy and delivery.An elective cesarean section was performed at 37 weeks and 3 days.A plain abdominal radiograph taken immediately after surgery revealed a near-round,hyperdense,mass-like shadow with a regular margin in the pelvic cavity.An intraperitoneal foreign body was suspected;therefore,an abdominal CT scan was performed.The foreign body was located on the left side of the pouch of Douglas and had a CT value of 7000 Hounsfield units,similar to that of metals.The CT value strongly suggested the presence of an artificial object.However,further inquiries with the patient and her previous physician revealed a history of hysterosalpingography.Accordingly,retained oil-based iodinated contrast medium was suspected,and observation of the object’s course was adopted.CONCLUSION When intraperitoneal foreign bodies are suspected on postoperative radiographs,the possibility of oil-based iodinated contrast medium retention should be considered.展开更多
Fe-Cr-Ni austenitic alloys are extensively utilized in the hot-end components of nuclear light water reactors,turbine disks,and gas compressors.However,their low strength at elevated temperatures limits their engineer...Fe-Cr-Ni austenitic alloys are extensively utilized in the hot-end components of nuclear light water reactors,turbine disks,and gas compressors.However,their low strength at elevated temperatures limits their engineering applications.In this study,a novel precipit-ation-strengthened alloy system is developed by incorporating Al and Si elements into a FeCrNi equiatomic alloy.The results indicate that the FeCrNiAl_(x)Si_(x)(at%,x=0.1,0.2)alloys possess heterogeneous precipitation structures that feature a micron-scaleσphase at the grain boundaries and a nanoscale ordered body-centered cube(B2)phase within the grains.An exceptional strength-ductility synergy across a wide temperature range is achieved in FeCrNiAl_(0.1)Si_(0.1)alloys due to grain refinement and precipitation strengthening.Notably,a yield strength of 693.83 MPa,an ultimate tensile strength of 817.55 MPa,and a uniform elongation of 18.27%are attained at 873 K.The dislo-cation shearing mechanism for B2 phases and the Orowan bypass mechanism forσphase,coupled with a high density of nano-twins and stacking faults in the matrix,contribute to the excellent mechanical properties at cryogenic and ambient temperatures.Moreover,the emergence of serratedσphase and micro-twins in the matrix plays a crucial role in the strengthening and toughening mechanisms at inter-mediate temperatures.This study offers a novel perspective and strategy for the development of precipitation-hardened Fe-Cr-Ni austen-itic alloys with exceptional strength-ductility synergy over a broad temperature range.展开更多
In recent years,medium entropy alloys have become a research hotspot due to their excellent physical and chemical performances.By controlling reasonable elemental composition and processing parameters,the medium entro...In recent years,medium entropy alloys have become a research hotspot due to their excellent physical and chemical performances.By controlling reasonable elemental composition and processing parameters,the medium entropy alloys can exhibit similar properties to high entropy alloys and have lower costs.In this paper,a FeCoNi medium entropy alloy precursor was prepared via sol-gel and coprecipitation methods,respectively,and FeCoNi medium entropy alloys were prepared by carbothermal and hydrogen reduction.The phases and magnetic properties of FeCoNi medium entropy alloy were investigated.Results showed that FeCoNi medium entropy alloy was produced by carbothermal and hydrogen reduction at 1500℃.Some carbon was detected in the FeCoNi medium entropy alloy prepared by carbothermal reduction.The alloy prepared by hydrogen reduction was uniform and showed a relatively high purity.Moreover,the hydrogen reduction product exhibited better saturation magnetization and lower coercivity.展开更多
The influence of Nb-V microalloying on the hot deformation behavior and microstructures of medium Mn steel(MMS)was investigated by uniaxial hot compression tests.By establishing the constitutive equations for simulati...The influence of Nb-V microalloying on the hot deformation behavior and microstructures of medium Mn steel(MMS)was investigated by uniaxial hot compression tests.By establishing the constitutive equations for simulating the measured flow curves,we successfully constructed deformation activation energy(Q)maps and processing maps for identifying the region of flow instability.We concluded the following consequences of Nb-V alloying for MMS.(i)The critical strain increases and the increment diminishes with the increasing deformation temperature,suggesting that NbC precipitates more efficiently retard dynamic recrystallization(DRX)in MMS compared with solute Nb.(ii)The deformation activation energy of MMS is significantly increased and even higher than that of some reported high Mn steels,suggesting that its ability to retard DRX is greater than that of the high Mn content.(iii)The hot workability of MMS is improved by narrowing the hot processing window for the unstable flow stress,in which fine recrystallized and coarse unrecrystallized grains are present.展开更多
[Objectives]To evaluate the performance of two rapid chromogenic media for the detection of Bacillus cereus in milk powder,and verify the media's inclusivity,exclusivity,and accuracy,and to assess their applicabil...[Objectives]To evaluate the performance of two rapid chromogenic media for the detection of Bacillus cereus in milk powder,and verify the media's inclusivity,exclusivity,and accuracy,and to assess their applicability for the quantitative detection of B.cereus.[Methods]B.cereus in milk powder samples was quantified using two rapid chromogenic media in combination with the national standard method.Agreement between the quantitative results from the three methods was subsequently assessed for agreement via a paired t-test.[Results]No significant differences were observed between the bacterial counts yielded by the two rapid chromogenic media and the national standard method(P>0.05),with excellent agreement between them.[Conclusions]The method of rapid chromogenic culture medium is rapid and simple.展开更多
The dynamics of fluid and non-buoyant particles in a librating horizontal annulus is studied experimentally.In the absence of librations,the granular material forms a cylindrical layer near the outer boundary of the a...The dynamics of fluid and non-buoyant particles in a librating horizontal annulus is studied experimentally.In the absence of librations,the granular material forms a cylindrical layer near the outer boundary of the annulus and undergoes rigid-body rotation with the fluid and the annulus.It is demonstrated that the librational liquefaction of the granular material results in pattern formation.This self-organization process stems from the excitation of inertial modes induced by the oscillatory motion of liquefied granular material under the influence of the gravitational force.The inertial wave induces vortical fluid flow which entrains particles from rest and forms eroded areas that are equidistant from each other along the axis of rotation.Theoretical analysis and experiments demonstrate that a liquefied layer of granular material oscillates with a radian frequency equal to the angular velocity of the annulus and interacts with the inertial wave it excites.The new phenomenon of libration-induced pattern formation is of practical interest as it can be used to control multiphase flows and mass transfer in rotating containers in a variety of industrial processes.展开更多
Sodium superionic conductors(NASICONs)have attracted enormous attention owing to their excellent ionic diffusion and structural stability.However,the high cost of vanadium,limited capacity due to fewer redox reactions...Sodium superionic conductors(NASICONs)have attracted enormous attention owing to their excellent ionic diffusion and structural stability.However,the high cost of vanadium,limited capacity due to fewer redox reactions,and low electronic conductivity restrict their practical application.Herein,we designed Na_(3.5)V_(0.5)Mn_(0.5)Fe_(0.5)Ti_(0.5)(PO_(4))3 (NVMFTP)medium entropy NASICON with multi-electron reactions as a fast sodium storage cathode for sodium-ion batteries(SIBs).The incorporation of Fe,Mn and Ti not only reduces the cost but also activates multi-redox reactions of V^(2+)/V^(3+),Ti^(3+)/Ti^(4+),Fe^(2+)/Fe^(3+),V^(3+)/V^(4+),Mn^(2+)/Mn^(3+),V^(4+)/V^(5+).Owing to distinctive structural design with medium entropy,the NVMFTP delivered 168 mAh·g^(−1) at 0.5C with a remarkable rate capability of 93.51 mAh·g^(−1) at 60C and steady long-term cycling performance till 5000 cycles.More importantly,NVMFTP takes only 11 min to achieve 80%SOC at 5C.The in-situ and ex-situ X-ray diffraction(XRD)further demonstrate reversible multi-electron reaction mechanisms of slow charging and fast charging.NVMFTP/HC full cell shows 110 mAh·g^(−1) capacity and 208 Wh·kg^(−1) energy density.This study will provide comprehensive insight into developing low-cost,cutting-edge materials for SIBs.展开更多
The energy-focusing blast is an innovative and ingenious method to achieve directional fracturing.Understanding its energy regulation mechanism is critical to enhancing its practical effectiveness.This study investiga...The energy-focusing blast is an innovative and ingenious method to achieve directional fracturing.Understanding its energy regulation mechanism is critical to enhancing its practical effectiveness.This study investigates the energy regulation mechanism and explores the medium-filling effects within the energy-focusing blast by employing theoretical analysis,numerical simulations,and model tests.The findings by theoretical and numerical analysis first reveal that two stages of the fracturing and tensile stage govern the directionally crack propagation,in which the explosion energy in the non-energyfocusing direction is suppressed,compressing the borehole wall,while redirected energy produces tensile stress in the energy-focusing direction,driving the formation of directional cracks.The choice of filling medium significantly affects directional cracking due to its impact on energy distribution and regulation,and key properties such as wave impedance and compressibility of the filling medium are critical.Experimental comparisons using air,sand,and water as filling media further disclose the distinct effects of the medium on energy regulation and directional crack growth of the energy-focusing blast.The maximum shaped-energy coefficients for air,sand,and water are 1.30,4.41,and 6.12 in the energy-focusing direction,respectively.Meanwhile,the stress attenuation rate of air,sand,and water increases in that order.The higher wave impedance and lower compressibility of water support efficient and uniform energy propagation,which subtly enhances the tensile actions in the focusing direction and intensifies the overall stress impact of the energy-focusing blast.In addition,the stresses in the non-energyfocusing directions decrease as the angle from the energy-focusing direction increases,while the stresses are relatively uniform for both air and water but noticeably uneven for sand;meanwhile,the fractal dimensions of blasting cracks in the case of air,water,and sand are 1.076,1.068,and 1.112,respectively.Sand as a filling medium leads to increased crack irregularities due to its granularity and heterogeneity.The water medium strikes an optimal balance by promoting the blasting energy transition and optimizing the energy distribution,maintaining the least flatness of the directional crack during energy-focusing blasts.展开更多
The microstructural evolution,mechanical properties,and wear behavior of medium manganese steels(MMSs)with varying aluminum(Al)contents were investigated.It was observed that the microstructure of MMS transferred from...The microstructural evolution,mechanical properties,and wear behavior of medium manganese steels(MMSs)with varying aluminum(Al)contents were investigated.It was observed that the microstructure of MMS transferred from a predominantly martensitic phase(in the Al-free state)to a ferrite/martensite or ferrite/austenite duplex structure with increasing Al content.The hardness of MMS decreased with Al addition,while the impact absorbed energy and yield strength were optimized in 2%Al-containing variant.Frictional wear tests demonstrated that 2 wt.%Al-MMS exhibited superior wear resistance due to the twinning-induced plasticity effect.Conversely,under impact abrasion wear conditions,the Al-free MMS displayed the lowest mass loss,attributing to high surface hardness and remarkable work hardening capacity.These findings indicates that Al content-tailored MMSs can be selectively applied in different wear environments,with 2 wt.%Al-MMS being optimal for static load conditions and the Al-free MMS for dynamic impact abrasion scenarios.展开更多
The phase constitution,microstructure,damping capacity,and mechanical properties of as-cast AlxCrFe3Ni(x=0.5,0.52,0.54,and 0.56,respectively)medium entropy alloys were investigated.It is found that the volume fraction...The phase constitution,microstructure,damping capacity,and mechanical properties of as-cast AlxCrFe3Ni(x=0.5,0.52,0.54,and 0.56,respectively)medium entropy alloys were investigated.It is found that the volume fraction of BCC phase increases while that of FCC decreases with increasing the Al content.When the content of Al is 0.54,the alloy is composed of 82.1vol.%BCC matrix and 17.9vol.%FCC phase.Wherein the FCC phase is distributed on the BCC matrix,forming a structure where the hard BCC matrix is surrounded by soft FCC phase.This results in a hindering effect on the propagation process of vibration waves.The damping performance of Al0.54CrFe_(3)Ni alloy,characterized by an internal friction of Q^(-1) is as high as 0.059,is higher than that of most FeCr damping alloys.The volume fraction of the BCC phase and the peculiar distribution of the FCC phase are identified as the key factors affecting the damping capacity.In addition,the Al0.54CrFe3Ni alloy exhibits a high yield strength of 811.16 MPa.展开更多
The multiple oligopeptides have been regarded as promising alignment media due to their structural diverseness and tendency for self-assembly in solution.Herein,an assembled amphiphilic peptide alignment medium,i.e.,C...The multiple oligopeptides have been regarded as promising alignment media due to their structural diverseness and tendency for self-assembly in solution.Herein,an assembled amphiphilic peptide alignment medium,i.e.,C15eCONH-Phg-Phg-IIIKK-CONH2 with un-natural amino acids for the determination of anisotropic parameters of NMR is introduced.The amphiphilic peptide can be self-assembled at low concentrations in DMSO and is stable and highly homogeneous.The NMR spectrum collected with the addition of the medium had fewer background signals.The utility of the acquired RDC data is demon-strated to determine relative configuration of three natural products,Helminthosporic acid,Estrone,and a-Santonin.展开更多
BACKGROUND Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori),a globally prevalent pathogen,is exhibiting increasing rates of antimicrobial resistance.However,clinical implementation of pre-treatment susceptibility testing remains limited...BACKGROUND Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori),a globally prevalent pathogen,is exhibiting increasing rates of antimicrobial resistance.However,clinical implementation of pre-treatment susceptibility testing remains limited due to the organism’s fastidious growth requirements and prolonged culture time.AIM To propose a novel detection method utilizing antibiotic-supplemented media to inhibit susceptible strains,while resistant isolates were identified through urease-mediated hydrolysis of urea,inducing a phenol red color change for visual confirmation.METHODS Colombia agar was supplemented with urea,phenol red,and nickel chloride,and the final pH was adjusted to 7.35.Antibiotic-selective media were prepared by incorporating amoxicillin(0.5μg/mL),clarithromycin(2μg/mL),metronidazole(8μg/mL),or levofloxacin(2μg/mL)into separate batches.Gastric antral biopsies were homogenized and inoculated at 1.0×105 CFU onto the media,and then incubated under microaerobic conditions at 37°C for 28-36 hours.Resistance was determined based on a color change from yellow to pink,and the results were validated via broth microdilution according to Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines.RESULTS After 28-36 hours of incubation,the drug-resistant H.pylori isolates induced a light red color change in the medium.Conversely,susceptible strains(H.pylori 26695 and G27)produced no visible color change.Compared with the conventional 11-day protocol,the novel method significantly reduced detection time.Among 201 clinical isolates,182 were successfully evaluated using the new method,resulting in a 90.5%detection rate.This was consistent with the 95.5%agreement rate observed when compared with microdilution-based susceptibility testing.The success rate of the novel approach was significantly higher than that of the comparative method(P<0.01).The accuracy of the new method was comparable to that of the dilution method.CONCLUSION The novel detection method can rapidly detect H.pylori drug resistance within 28-36 hours.With its operational simplicity and high diagnostic performance,it holds strong potential for clinical application in the management of H.pylori antimicrobial resistance.展开更多
Accurate acquisition of the rock stress is crucial for various rock engineering applications.The hollow inclusion (HI) technique is widely used for measuring in-situ rock stress.This technique calculates the stress te...Accurate acquisition of the rock stress is crucial for various rock engineering applications.The hollow inclusion (HI) technique is widely used for measuring in-situ rock stress.This technique calculates the stress tensor by measuring strain using an HI strain cell.However,existing analytical solutions for stress calculation based on an HI strain cell in a double-layer medium are not applicable when an HI strain cell is used in a three-layer medium,leading to erroneous stress calculations.To address this issue,this paper presents a method for calculating stress tensors in a three-layer medium using numerical simulations,specifically by obtaining a constitutive matrix that relates strain measurements to stress tensors in a three-layer medium.Furthermore,using Latin hypercube sampling (LHS) and orthogonal experimental design strategies,764 groups of numerical models encompassing various stress measurement scenarios have been established and calculated using FLAC^(3D)software.Finally,a surrogate model based on artificial neural network (ANN) was developed to predict constitutive matrices,achieving a goodness of fit (R^(2)) of 0.999 and a mean squared error (MSE) of 1.254.A software program has been developed from this surrogate model for ease of use in practical engineering applications.The method’s accuracy was verified through numerical simulations,analytical solution and laboratory experiment,demonstrating its effectiveness in calculating stress in a three-layer medium.The surrogate model was applied to calculate mining-induced stress in the roadway roof rock of a coal mine,a typical case for stress measurement in a three-layer medium.Errors in stress calculations arising from the use of existing analytical solutions were corrected.The study also highlights the significant errors associated with using double-layer analytical solutions in a three-layer medium,which could lead to inappropriate engineering design.展开更多
In L2 content-based classrooms,code-switching or translanguaging seem to be a common practice adopted by teachers.There has been growing research discussing the potentials of L1 in these classrooms.Most of the current...In L2 content-based classrooms,code-switching or translanguaging seem to be a common practice adopted by teachers.There has been growing research discussing the potentials of L1 in these classrooms.Most of the current studies have focused on the analysis of lesson interactions and yet the perception of the content teachers has remained underexplored.This case study investigated the introspective views of a group of content teachers at a secondary school using questionnaires and written accounts.Data analyses showed that these teachers were generally aware of the interpersonal and ideational functions achieved by the use of L1 and they also seemed to have a positive view towards their practices of using L1 in English-medium classrooms.Based on the findings,practical implications for content teachers in relation to making medium of instruction decisions and suggestions for further research are discussed.展开更多
Reservoirs with a group of vertical fractures in a vertical transversely isotropic(VTI)background are considered as orthorhombic(ORT)medium.However,fracture detection in ORT medium using seismic inversion methods rema...Reservoirs with a group of vertical fractures in a vertical transversely isotropic(VTI)background are considered as orthorhombic(ORT)medium.However,fracture detection in ORT medium using seismic inversion methods remains challenging,as it requires the estimation of more than eight parameters.Assuming the reservoir to be a weakly anisotropic ORT medium with small contrasts in the background elastic parameters,a new azimuthal elastic impedance equation was first derived using parameter combinations and mathematical approximations.This equation exhibited almost the same accuracy as the original equation and contained only six model parameters:the compression modulus,anisotropic shear modulus,anisotropic compression modulus,density,normal fracture weakness,and tangential fracture weakness.Subsequently,a stepwise inversion method using second-order derivatives of the elastic impedance was developed to estimate these parameters.Moreover,the Thomsen anisotropy parameter,epsilon,was estimated from the inversion results using the ratio of the anisotropic compression modulus to the compression modulus.Synthetic examples with moderate noise and field data examples confirm the feasibility and effectiveness of the inversion method.The proposed method exhibited accuracy similar to that of previous inversion strategies and could predict richer vertical fracture information.Ultimately,the method was applied to a three-dimensional work area,and the predictions were consistent with logging and geological a priori information,confirming the effectiveness of this method.Summarily,the proposed stepwise inversion method can alleviate the uncertainty of multi-parameter inversion in ORT medium,thereby improving the reliability of fracture detection.展开更多
The growing demand for material properties in challenging environments has led to a surge of interest in rapid composition design. Given the great potential composition space, the field of high/medium entropy alloys (...The growing demand for material properties in challenging environments has led to a surge of interest in rapid composition design. Given the great potential composition space, the field of high/medium entropy alloys (H/MEAs) still lacks effective atomic-scale composition design and screening schemes, which hinders the accurate prediction of desired composition and properties. This study proposes a novel approach for rapidly designing the composition of materials with the aim of overcoming the trade-off between strength and ductility in metal matrix composites. The effect of chemical composition on stacking fault energy (SFE), shear modulus, and phase stability was investigated through the use of molecular dynamics (MD) and thermodynamic calculation software. The alloy's low SFE, highest shear modulus, and stable face-centered cubic (FCC) phase have been identified as three standard physical quantities for rapid screening to characterize the deformation mechanism, ultimate tensile strength, phase stability, and ductility of the alloy. The calculation results indicate that the optimal composition space is expected to fall within the ranges of 17 %–34 % Ni, 33 %–50 % Co, and 25 %–33 % Mn. The comparison of stress-strain curves for various predicted components using simulated and experimental results serves to reinforce the efficacy of the method. This indicates that the screening criteria offer a necessary design concept, deviating from traditional strategies and providing crucial guidance for the rapid development and application of MEAs.展开更多
The microstructure evolution and bainitic transformation of an Fe-0.19C-4.03Mn-1.48Si steel subjected to near-M_(s)austempering treatment were systematically investigated by combining dilatometer,X-ray diffraction,and...The microstructure evolution and bainitic transformation of an Fe-0.19C-4.03Mn-1.48Si steel subjected to near-M_(s)austempering treatment were systematically investigated by combining dilatometer,X-ray diffraction,and electron microscopy.Three additional austempering treatments with isothermal temperatures above M_(s)were used as benchmarks.Results show that the incubation period for the bainitic transformation occurs when the medium Mn steel is treated with the austempering temperature above M_(s).However,when subjected to near-M_(s)isothermal treatment,the medium Mn steel does not show an incubation period and has the fastest bainitic transformation rate.Moreover,the largest volume fraction of bainite with a value of 74.7%is obtained on the condition of near-M_(s)austempering treatment after cooling to room temperature.Dilatometer and microstructure evolution analysis indicates that the elimination of the incubation period and the fastest rate of bainitic transformation are related to the preformed martensite.The advent of preformed martensite allows the specimen to generate more bainite in a limited time.Considering bainitic ferrite nucleation at austenite grain boundaries and through autocatalysis at ferrite/austenite interfaces,a model is established to understand the kinetics of bainite formation and it can describe the nucleation rate of bainitic transformation well when compared to the experimental results.展开更多
The present work reports characteristics of dislocation slip behavior in an equi-atomic HfNbTiZr refractory medium entropy alloy(RMEA)and its systematic comparison with pure niobium(Nb).Fully-recrystallized specimens ...The present work reports characteristics of dislocation slip behavior in an equi-atomic HfNbTiZr refractory medium entropy alloy(RMEA)and its systematic comparison with pure niobium(Nb).Fully-recrystallized specimens were fabricated by cold rolling and subsequent annealing,and uniaxial tensile deformation was applied at room temperature.Slip trace morphologies on the surfaces of the tensile-deformed ma-terials were quantitatively characterized,and the so-calledψand x relationships of the observed slip traces were evaluated by a newly developed method for polycrystalline specimens.Wavy slip traces were observed in most grains in the pure Nb.They consisted of low-indexed slip planes,such as{110},and{112},and high-indexed(or undetermined)slip planes.Some straight slip traces persisting on the low-indexed slip planes were also found in the pure Nb.In contrast,straight slip traces were dominant in the RMEA.The straight slip traces in the RMEA were not parallel to particular slip planes but mostly distributed along the maximum shear stress plane(MSSP),indicating that frequent cross slip in very short intervals occurred.Large deviations of slip planes from the MSSP in a few grains of the RMEA were attributed to the slip transfer from neighboring grains as a characteristic of polycrystalline materi-als.Frequent cross slip in short intervals,attributed to homogeneous slip resistance distribution for screw dislocations in the RMEA originating from the chemical heterogeneity on an atomic scale,was proposed as a novel mechanism responsible for the unique slip behavior and macroscopic deformation behavior.展开更多
Microbial chain elongation(CE),utilizing anaerobic fermentation for the synthesis of high-value medium chain fatty acids(MCFAs),merges as a promising strategy in resource sustainability.Recently,it has pivoted that th...Microbial chain elongation(CE),utilizing anaerobic fermentation for the synthesis of high-value medium chain fatty acids(MCFAs),merges as a promising strategy in resource sustainability.Recently,it has pivoted that the use of different types of additives or accelerantstowards enhancing the products yield and fermentation quality has got much attention,with carbon-based materials emerging as vital facilitators.Based on bibliometrics insights,this paper firstly commences with a comprehensive review of the past two decades’progress in applying carbon-based materials within anaerobic fermentation contexts.Subsequently,the recent advancements made by different research groups in order to enhance the performance of CE systemperformance are reviewed,with particular focus on the application,impact,and underlying mechanisms of carbon-based materials in expediting MCFAs biosynthesis via CE.Finally,the future research direction is prospected,aiming to inform innovative material design and sophisticated technological applications,as well as provide a reference for improving the efficiency of anaerobic fermentation of MCFAs using carbon-based material,thereby contributing to the broader discourse on enhancing sustainability and efficiency in bio-based processes.展开更多
Drying operations are of grave importance to realize the reduction and utilization of sewage sludge resources,but the conventional thermal evaporation drying(TED)technology presents challenges due to the need for a la...Drying operations are of grave importance to realize the reduction and utilization of sewage sludge resources,but the conventional thermal evaporation drying(TED)technology presents challenges due to the need for a large amount of thermal energy to conquer the phase-change latent heat of moisture.Herein,we report a non-phase change technology based on particle high-speed self-rotation in a cyclone for fast,low-temperature drying of viscous sludge with high-moisture contents.Dispersed phase medium(DPM)is introduced into the cyclone self-rotation drying(CSRD)reactor to enhance the dispersion of the viscous sludge.The effects of carrier gas temperature,feeding rate,size,and proportion of DPM particles in the drying process are systematically examined.Under optimal operating conditions,the weighted content of moisture in the viscous sludge could be reduced from 80%to 15.01%in less than 5 s,achieving a high drying efficiency of 95.79%.Theoretical calculations also reveal that 89.26%of the moisture is removed through non-phase change pathway,contributing to a 522-fold increase in the drying rate of CSRD compared to TED technology.This investigation presents a sustainable effective approach for high moisture viscous sludge treatment with low energy consumption and carbon emissions.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Oil-based iodinated contrast media have excellent contrast properties and are widely used for hysterosalpingographic evaluation of female infertility.On abdominal radiography and computed tomography(CT)scans,their radiodensity is similar to that of metallic objects,which can sometimes lead to diagnostic confusion in the postoperative settings.In this case,retained oil-based contrast medium was observed on an abdominal radiograph following a cesarean section,making it difficult to differentiate from an intraperitoneal foreign body from surgery.The patient was a 37-year-old pregnant woman who was referred to our hospital at 32 weeks and 1 day of pregnancy due to complete placenta previa for mana-gement of pregnancy and delivery.An elective cesarean section was performed at 37 weeks and 3 days.A plain abdominal radiograph taken immediately after surgery revealed a near-round,hyperdense,mass-like shadow with a regular margin in the pelvic cavity.An intraperitoneal foreign body was suspected;therefore,an abdominal CT scan was performed.The foreign body was located on the left side of the pouch of Douglas and had a CT value of 7000 Hounsfield units,similar to that of metals.The CT value strongly suggested the presence of an artificial object.However,further inquiries with the patient and her previous physician revealed a history of hysterosalpingography.Accordingly,retained oil-based iodinated contrast medium was suspected,and observation of the object’s course was adopted.CONCLUSION When intraperitoneal foreign bodies are suspected on postoperative radiographs,the possibility of oil-based iodinated contrast medium retention should be considered.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12072220,12102291,and 12225207)the Science and Technology Innovation Teams of Shanxi Province,China(No.202204051002006)the Central Guidance on Local Science and Technology Development Fund of Shanxi Province,China(No.YDZJSX2021B002).
文摘Fe-Cr-Ni austenitic alloys are extensively utilized in the hot-end components of nuclear light water reactors,turbine disks,and gas compressors.However,their low strength at elevated temperatures limits their engineering applications.In this study,a novel precipit-ation-strengthened alloy system is developed by incorporating Al and Si elements into a FeCrNi equiatomic alloy.The results indicate that the FeCrNiAl_(x)Si_(x)(at%,x=0.1,0.2)alloys possess heterogeneous precipitation structures that feature a micron-scaleσphase at the grain boundaries and a nanoscale ordered body-centered cube(B2)phase within the grains.An exceptional strength-ductility synergy across a wide temperature range is achieved in FeCrNiAl_(0.1)Si_(0.1)alloys due to grain refinement and precipitation strengthening.Notably,a yield strength of 693.83 MPa,an ultimate tensile strength of 817.55 MPa,and a uniform elongation of 18.27%are attained at 873 K.The dislo-cation shearing mechanism for B2 phases and the Orowan bypass mechanism forσphase,coupled with a high density of nano-twins and stacking faults in the matrix,contribute to the excellent mechanical properties at cryogenic and ambient temperatures.Moreover,the emergence of serratedσphase and micro-twins in the matrix plays a crucial role in the strengthening and toughening mechanisms at inter-mediate temperatures.This study offers a novel perspective and strategy for the development of precipitation-hardened Fe-Cr-Ni austen-itic alloys with exceptional strength-ductility synergy over a broad temperature range.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52074078 and 52374327)the Applied Fundamental Research Program of Liaoning Province,China(No.2023JH2/101600002)+3 种基金the Liaoning Provincial Natural Science Foundation,China(No.2022-YQ-09)the Shenyang Young Middle-Aged Scientific and Technological Innovation Talent Support Program,China(No.RC220491)the Liaoning Province Steel Industry-University-Research Innovation Alliance Cooperation Project of Bensteel Group,China(No.KJBLM202202)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(Nos.N2201023 and N2325009)。
文摘In recent years,medium entropy alloys have become a research hotspot due to their excellent physical and chemical performances.By controlling reasonable elemental composition and processing parameters,the medium entropy alloys can exhibit similar properties to high entropy alloys and have lower costs.In this paper,a FeCoNi medium entropy alloy precursor was prepared via sol-gel and coprecipitation methods,respectively,and FeCoNi medium entropy alloys were prepared by carbothermal and hydrogen reduction.The phases and magnetic properties of FeCoNi medium entropy alloy were investigated.Results showed that FeCoNi medium entropy alloy was produced by carbothermal and hydrogen reduction at 1500℃.Some carbon was detected in the FeCoNi medium entropy alloy prepared by carbothermal reduction.The alloy prepared by hydrogen reduction was uniform and showed a relatively high purity.Moreover,the hydrogen reduction product exhibited better saturation magnetization and lower coercivity.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52233018 and 51831002)the China Baowu Low Carbon Metallurgy Innovation Foudation(No.BWLCF202213)。
文摘The influence of Nb-V microalloying on the hot deformation behavior and microstructures of medium Mn steel(MMS)was investigated by uniaxial hot compression tests.By establishing the constitutive equations for simulating the measured flow curves,we successfully constructed deformation activation energy(Q)maps and processing maps for identifying the region of flow instability.We concluded the following consequences of Nb-V alloying for MMS.(i)The critical strain increases and the increment diminishes with the increasing deformation temperature,suggesting that NbC precipitates more efficiently retard dynamic recrystallization(DRX)in MMS compared with solute Nb.(ii)The deformation activation energy of MMS is significantly increased and even higher than that of some reported high Mn steels,suggesting that its ability to retard DRX is greater than that of the high Mn content.(iii)The hot workability of MMS is improved by narrowing the hot processing window for the unstable flow stress,in which fine recrystallized and coarse unrecrystallized grains are present.
基金Supported by the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region's Key Research and Achievement Transformation Plan(2025YFSH0029).
文摘[Objectives]To evaluate the performance of two rapid chromogenic media for the detection of Bacillus cereus in milk powder,and verify the media's inclusivity,exclusivity,and accuracy,and to assess their applicability for the quantitative detection of B.cereus.[Methods]B.cereus in milk powder samples was quantified using two rapid chromogenic media in combination with the national standard method.Agreement between the quantitative results from the three methods was subsequently assessed for agreement via a paired t-test.[Results]No significant differences were observed between the bacterial counts yielded by the two rapid chromogenic media and the national standard method(P>0.05),with excellent agreement between them.[Conclusions]The method of rapid chromogenic culture medium is rapid and simple.
基金funded by the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation within the framework of a state assignment,number 1023032300071-6-2.3.1.
文摘The dynamics of fluid and non-buoyant particles in a librating horizontal annulus is studied experimentally.In the absence of librations,the granular material forms a cylindrical layer near the outer boundary of the annulus and undergoes rigid-body rotation with the fluid and the annulus.It is demonstrated that the librational liquefaction of the granular material results in pattern formation.This self-organization process stems from the excitation of inertial modes induced by the oscillatory motion of liquefied granular material under the influence of the gravitational force.The inertial wave induces vortical fluid flow which entrains particles from rest and forms eroded areas that are equidistant from each other along the axis of rotation.Theoretical analysis and experiments demonstrate that a liquefied layer of granular material oscillates with a radian frequency equal to the angular velocity of the annulus and interacts with the inertial wave it excites.The new phenomenon of libration-induced pattern formation is of practical interest as it can be used to control multiphase flows and mass transfer in rotating containers in a variety of industrial processes.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52027801 and 92263203)the National Key R&D Program of China(Nos.2022YFA1203902 and 2022YFA1200093)and the China-Germany Collaboration Project(No.M-0199)。
文摘Sodium superionic conductors(NASICONs)have attracted enormous attention owing to their excellent ionic diffusion and structural stability.However,the high cost of vanadium,limited capacity due to fewer redox reactions,and low electronic conductivity restrict their practical application.Herein,we designed Na_(3.5)V_(0.5)Mn_(0.5)Fe_(0.5)Ti_(0.5)(PO_(4))3 (NVMFTP)medium entropy NASICON with multi-electron reactions as a fast sodium storage cathode for sodium-ion batteries(SIBs).The incorporation of Fe,Mn and Ti not only reduces the cost but also activates multi-redox reactions of V^(2+)/V^(3+),Ti^(3+)/Ti^(4+),Fe^(2+)/Fe^(3+),V^(3+)/V^(4+),Mn^(2+)/Mn^(3+),V^(4+)/V^(5+).Owing to distinctive structural design with medium entropy,the NVMFTP delivered 168 mAh·g^(−1) at 0.5C with a remarkable rate capability of 93.51 mAh·g^(−1) at 60C and steady long-term cycling performance till 5000 cycles.More importantly,NVMFTP takes only 11 min to achieve 80%SOC at 5C.The in-situ and ex-situ X-ray diffraction(XRD)further demonstrate reversible multi-electron reaction mechanisms of slow charging and fast charging.NVMFTP/HC full cell shows 110 mAh·g^(−1) capacity and 208 Wh·kg^(−1) energy density.This study will provide comprehensive insight into developing low-cost,cutting-edge materials for SIBs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51904188)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation Funded Project(No.2024M763564)the Key Laboratory of Rock Mechanics and Geohazards of Zhejiang Province(No.ZJRMG-2022-03)。
文摘The energy-focusing blast is an innovative and ingenious method to achieve directional fracturing.Understanding its energy regulation mechanism is critical to enhancing its practical effectiveness.This study investigates the energy regulation mechanism and explores the medium-filling effects within the energy-focusing blast by employing theoretical analysis,numerical simulations,and model tests.The findings by theoretical and numerical analysis first reveal that two stages of the fracturing and tensile stage govern the directionally crack propagation,in which the explosion energy in the non-energyfocusing direction is suppressed,compressing the borehole wall,while redirected energy produces tensile stress in the energy-focusing direction,driving the formation of directional cracks.The choice of filling medium significantly affects directional cracking due to its impact on energy distribution and regulation,and key properties such as wave impedance and compressibility of the filling medium are critical.Experimental comparisons using air,sand,and water as filling media further disclose the distinct effects of the medium on energy regulation and directional crack growth of the energy-focusing blast.The maximum shaped-energy coefficients for air,sand,and water are 1.30,4.41,and 6.12 in the energy-focusing direction,respectively.Meanwhile,the stress attenuation rate of air,sand,and water increases in that order.The higher wave impedance and lower compressibility of water support efficient and uniform energy propagation,which subtly enhances the tensile actions in the focusing direction and intensifies the overall stress impact of the energy-focusing blast.In addition,the stresses in the non-energyfocusing directions decrease as the angle from the energy-focusing direction increases,while the stresses are relatively uniform for both air and water but noticeably uneven for sand;meanwhile,the fractal dimensions of blasting cracks in the case of air,water,and sand are 1.076,1.068,and 1.112,respectively.Sand as a filling medium leads to increased crack irregularities due to its granularity and heterogeneity.The water medium strikes an optimal balance by promoting the blasting energy transition and optimizing the energy distribution,maintaining the least flatness of the directional crack during energy-focusing blasts.
基金supported by the Guangxi Major Science and Technology Project(AB24010120)Young Talent Support Project of Guangzhou Association for Science and Technology(QT-2024-047)+3 种基金Key-Area Research and Development Program of Jiangxi Province(20243BBG71023)GDAS'Project of Science and Technology Development(2023GDASQNRC-0205 and 2024GDASZH-2024010102)Evaluation Project of Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory(2023B1212060043)Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(2022QNRC001).
文摘The microstructural evolution,mechanical properties,and wear behavior of medium manganese steels(MMSs)with varying aluminum(Al)contents were investigated.It was observed that the microstructure of MMS transferred from a predominantly martensitic phase(in the Al-free state)to a ferrite/martensite or ferrite/austenite duplex structure with increasing Al content.The hardness of MMS decreased with Al addition,while the impact absorbed energy and yield strength were optimized in 2%Al-containing variant.Frictional wear tests demonstrated that 2 wt.%Al-MMS exhibited superior wear resistance due to the twinning-induced plasticity effect.Conversely,under impact abrasion wear conditions,the Al-free MMS displayed the lowest mass loss,attributing to high surface hardness and remarkable work hardening capacity.These findings indicates that Al content-tailored MMSs can be selectively applied in different wear environments,with 2 wt.%Al-MMS being optimal for static load conditions and the Al-free MMS for dynamic impact abrasion scenarios.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province(No.2022-BS-181).
文摘The phase constitution,microstructure,damping capacity,and mechanical properties of as-cast AlxCrFe3Ni(x=0.5,0.52,0.54,and 0.56,respectively)medium entropy alloys were investigated.It is found that the volume fraction of BCC phase increases while that of FCC decreases with increasing the Al content.When the content of Al is 0.54,the alloy is composed of 82.1vol.%BCC matrix and 17.9vol.%FCC phase.Wherein the FCC phase is distributed on the BCC matrix,forming a structure where the hard BCC matrix is surrounded by soft FCC phase.This results in a hindering effect on the propagation process of vibration waves.The damping performance of Al0.54CrFe_(3)Ni alloy,characterized by an internal friction of Q^(-1) is as high as 0.059,is higher than that of most FeCr damping alloys.The volume fraction of the BCC phase and the peculiar distribution of the FCC phase are identified as the key factors affecting the damping capacity.In addition,the Al0.54CrFe3Ni alloy exhibits a high yield strength of 811.16 MPa.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21874158)the Science and Technology Major Program of Gansu Province of China(22ZD6FA006 and 23ZDFA015)+1 种基金We are also grateful for the financial support from the Science and Technology Program of Henan Province(232102311180)the foundation for the University Young Key Teacher of Henan Province(2024GGJS116).
文摘The multiple oligopeptides have been regarded as promising alignment media due to their structural diverseness and tendency for self-assembly in solution.Herein,an assembled amphiphilic peptide alignment medium,i.e.,C15eCONH-Phg-Phg-IIIKK-CONH2 with un-natural amino acids for the determination of anisotropic parameters of NMR is introduced.The amphiphilic peptide can be self-assembled at low concentrations in DMSO and is stable and highly homogeneous.The NMR spectrum collected with the addition of the medium had fewer background signals.The utility of the acquired RDC data is demon-strated to determine relative configuration of three natural products,Helminthosporic acid,Estrone,and a-Santonin.
基金Supported by the Guangxi Science and Technology Major Projects,No.AA23073012the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.32360035 and No.32060018。
文摘BACKGROUND Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori),a globally prevalent pathogen,is exhibiting increasing rates of antimicrobial resistance.However,clinical implementation of pre-treatment susceptibility testing remains limited due to the organism’s fastidious growth requirements and prolonged culture time.AIM To propose a novel detection method utilizing antibiotic-supplemented media to inhibit susceptible strains,while resistant isolates were identified through urease-mediated hydrolysis of urea,inducing a phenol red color change for visual confirmation.METHODS Colombia agar was supplemented with urea,phenol red,and nickel chloride,and the final pH was adjusted to 7.35.Antibiotic-selective media were prepared by incorporating amoxicillin(0.5μg/mL),clarithromycin(2μg/mL),metronidazole(8μg/mL),or levofloxacin(2μg/mL)into separate batches.Gastric antral biopsies were homogenized and inoculated at 1.0×105 CFU onto the media,and then incubated under microaerobic conditions at 37°C for 28-36 hours.Resistance was determined based on a color change from yellow to pink,and the results were validated via broth microdilution according to Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines.RESULTS After 28-36 hours of incubation,the drug-resistant H.pylori isolates induced a light red color change in the medium.Conversely,susceptible strains(H.pylori 26695 and G27)produced no visible color change.Compared with the conventional 11-day protocol,the novel method significantly reduced detection time.Among 201 clinical isolates,182 were successfully evaluated using the new method,resulting in a 90.5%detection rate.This was consistent with the 95.5%agreement rate observed when compared with microdilution-based susceptibility testing.The success rate of the novel approach was significantly higher than that of the comparative method(P<0.01).The accuracy of the new method was comparable to that of the dilution method.CONCLUSION The novel detection method can rapidly detect H.pylori drug resistance within 28-36 hours.With its operational simplicity and high diagnostic performance,it holds strong potential for clinical application in the management of H.pylori antimicrobial resistance.
基金funding support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 42477208 and 52079134)the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province, China (No. 2024AFA072)+2 种基金the Youth Innovation Promotion Association CAS (No. 2022332)the National Key R&D Program of China (No. 2024YFF0508203)the Open Research Fund of State Key Laboratory of Geomechanics and Geotechnical Engineering Safety (Nos. SKLGME-JBGS2402 and SKLGME022022)。
文摘Accurate acquisition of the rock stress is crucial for various rock engineering applications.The hollow inclusion (HI) technique is widely used for measuring in-situ rock stress.This technique calculates the stress tensor by measuring strain using an HI strain cell.However,existing analytical solutions for stress calculation based on an HI strain cell in a double-layer medium are not applicable when an HI strain cell is used in a three-layer medium,leading to erroneous stress calculations.To address this issue,this paper presents a method for calculating stress tensors in a three-layer medium using numerical simulations,specifically by obtaining a constitutive matrix that relates strain measurements to stress tensors in a three-layer medium.Furthermore,using Latin hypercube sampling (LHS) and orthogonal experimental design strategies,764 groups of numerical models encompassing various stress measurement scenarios have been established and calculated using FLAC^(3D)software.Finally,a surrogate model based on artificial neural network (ANN) was developed to predict constitutive matrices,achieving a goodness of fit (R^(2)) of 0.999 and a mean squared error (MSE) of 1.254.A software program has been developed from this surrogate model for ease of use in practical engineering applications.The method’s accuracy was verified through numerical simulations,analytical solution and laboratory experiment,demonstrating its effectiveness in calculating stress in a three-layer medium.The surrogate model was applied to calculate mining-induced stress in the roadway roof rock of a coal mine,a typical case for stress measurement in a three-layer medium.Errors in stress calculations arising from the use of existing analytical solutions were corrected.The study also highlights the significant errors associated with using double-layer analytical solutions in a three-layer medium,which could lead to inappropriate engineering design.
文摘In L2 content-based classrooms,code-switching or translanguaging seem to be a common practice adopted by teachers.There has been growing research discussing the potentials of L1 in these classrooms.Most of the current studies have focused on the analysis of lesson interactions and yet the perception of the content teachers has remained underexplored.This case study investigated the introspective views of a group of content teachers at a secondary school using questionnaires and written accounts.Data analyses showed that these teachers were generally aware of the interpersonal and ideational functions achieved by the use of L1 and they also seemed to have a positive view towards their practices of using L1 in English-medium classrooms.Based on the findings,practical implications for content teachers in relation to making medium of instruction decisions and suggestions for further research are discussed.
基金sponsorship of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(42430809,42274157,42030103,42404132)the Fund of State Key Laboratory of Deep Oil and Gas,China University of Petroleum(East China)(SKLDOG2024-ZYTS-02)+5 种基金the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF(GZB20240850)the Postdoctoral Project of Qingdao(QDBSH20240102082)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(24CX07004A,24CX06036A)the CNPC Innovation Fund(2024DQ02-0505,2024DQ02-0136)the Innovation fund project for graduate student of China University of Petroleum(East China)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(24CX04002A).
文摘Reservoirs with a group of vertical fractures in a vertical transversely isotropic(VTI)background are considered as orthorhombic(ORT)medium.However,fracture detection in ORT medium using seismic inversion methods remains challenging,as it requires the estimation of more than eight parameters.Assuming the reservoir to be a weakly anisotropic ORT medium with small contrasts in the background elastic parameters,a new azimuthal elastic impedance equation was first derived using parameter combinations and mathematical approximations.This equation exhibited almost the same accuracy as the original equation and contained only six model parameters:the compression modulus,anisotropic shear modulus,anisotropic compression modulus,density,normal fracture weakness,and tangential fracture weakness.Subsequently,a stepwise inversion method using second-order derivatives of the elastic impedance was developed to estimate these parameters.Moreover,the Thomsen anisotropy parameter,epsilon,was estimated from the inversion results using the ratio of the anisotropic compression modulus to the compression modulus.Synthetic examples with moderate noise and field data examples confirm the feasibility and effectiveness of the inversion method.The proposed method exhibited accuracy similar to that of previous inversion strategies and could predict richer vertical fracture information.Ultimately,the method was applied to a three-dimensional work area,and the predictions were consistent with logging and geological a priori information,confirming the effectiveness of this method.Summarily,the proposed stepwise inversion method can alleviate the uncertainty of multi-parameter inversion in ORT medium,thereby improving the reliability of fracture detection.
基金funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52063017 and 52061025)the Major Science and Technology Project of Gansu Province(Nos.22ZD6GA008 and 20ZD7GJ008)+3 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Gansu Province(No.23JRRA820)The Science and Technology Project of Major Science and Technology Project of Gansu Province(No.22ZD6GA008)the Science and Technology Project of Gansu Province(No.23YFGA0058)the College Industry Support Plan of Gansu Province(No.2023CYZC-27).
文摘The growing demand for material properties in challenging environments has led to a surge of interest in rapid composition design. Given the great potential composition space, the field of high/medium entropy alloys (H/MEAs) still lacks effective atomic-scale composition design and screening schemes, which hinders the accurate prediction of desired composition and properties. This study proposes a novel approach for rapidly designing the composition of materials with the aim of overcoming the trade-off between strength and ductility in metal matrix composites. The effect of chemical composition on stacking fault energy (SFE), shear modulus, and phase stability was investigated through the use of molecular dynamics (MD) and thermodynamic calculation software. The alloy's low SFE, highest shear modulus, and stable face-centered cubic (FCC) phase have been identified as three standard physical quantities for rapid screening to characterize the deformation mechanism, ultimate tensile strength, phase stability, and ductility of the alloy. The calculation results indicate that the optimal composition space is expected to fall within the ranges of 17 %–34 % Ni, 33 %–50 % Co, and 25 %–33 % Mn. The comparison of stress-strain curves for various predicted components using simulated and experimental results serves to reinforce the efficacy of the method. This indicates that the screening criteria offer a necessary design concept, deviating from traditional strategies and providing crucial guidance for the rapid development and application of MEAs.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52201101 and 52274372)the National Key R&D Program of China(2021YFB3702404)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(FRF-TP-22-013A1)。
文摘The microstructure evolution and bainitic transformation of an Fe-0.19C-4.03Mn-1.48Si steel subjected to near-M_(s)austempering treatment were systematically investigated by combining dilatometer,X-ray diffraction,and electron microscopy.Three additional austempering treatments with isothermal temperatures above M_(s)were used as benchmarks.Results show that the incubation period for the bainitic transformation occurs when the medium Mn steel is treated with the austempering temperature above M_(s).However,when subjected to near-M_(s)isothermal treatment,the medium Mn steel does not show an incubation period and has the fastest bainitic transformation rate.Moreover,the largest volume fraction of bainite with a value of 74.7%is obtained on the condition of near-M_(s)austempering treatment after cooling to room temperature.Dilatometer and microstructure evolution analysis indicates that the elimination of the incubation period and the fastest rate of bainitic transformation are related to the preformed martensite.The advent of preformed martensite allows the specimen to generate more bainite in a limited time.Considering bainitic ferrite nucleation at austenite grain boundaries and through autocatalysis at ferrite/austenite interfaces,a model is established to understand the kinetics of bainite formation and it can describe the nucleation rate of bainitic transformation well when compared to the experimental results.
基金supported by the Elements Strategy Initiative for Structural Materials(ESISM,No.JPMXP0112101000)the JSP EIG CONCERT-Japan(No.JPMJSC21C6)+5 种基金the Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research on Innovative Area“High Entropy Alloys”(Nos.JP18H05455 and JP18H05451)the Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Re-search(A)(Nos.JP20H00306 and JP23H00234)the Grant-in-Aid for Research Activity Start-up(No.JP21K20487)the Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists(No.JP22K14501)the Grant-in-Aid for JSPS Research Fellow(No.JP18J20766)supported by China Scholarship Council(CSC),China.
文摘The present work reports characteristics of dislocation slip behavior in an equi-atomic HfNbTiZr refractory medium entropy alloy(RMEA)and its systematic comparison with pure niobium(Nb).Fully-recrystallized specimens were fabricated by cold rolling and subsequent annealing,and uniaxial tensile deformation was applied at room temperature.Slip trace morphologies on the surfaces of the tensile-deformed ma-terials were quantitatively characterized,and the so-calledψand x relationships of the observed slip traces were evaluated by a newly developed method for polycrystalline specimens.Wavy slip traces were observed in most grains in the pure Nb.They consisted of low-indexed slip planes,such as{110},and{112},and high-indexed(or undetermined)slip planes.Some straight slip traces persisting on the low-indexed slip planes were also found in the pure Nb.In contrast,straight slip traces were dominant in the RMEA.The straight slip traces in the RMEA were not parallel to particular slip planes but mostly distributed along the maximum shear stress plane(MSSP),indicating that frequent cross slip in very short intervals occurred.Large deviations of slip planes from the MSSP in a few grains of the RMEA were attributed to the slip transfer from neighboring grains as a characteristic of polycrystalline materi-als.Frequent cross slip in short intervals,attributed to homogeneous slip resistance distribution for screw dislocations in the RMEA originating from the chemical heterogeneity on an atomic scale,was proposed as a novel mechanism responsible for the unique slip behavior and macroscopic deformation behavior.
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2019YFC1906600)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52000132).
文摘Microbial chain elongation(CE),utilizing anaerobic fermentation for the synthesis of high-value medium chain fatty acids(MCFAs),merges as a promising strategy in resource sustainability.Recently,it has pivoted that the use of different types of additives or accelerantstowards enhancing the products yield and fermentation quality has got much attention,with carbon-based materials emerging as vital facilitators.Based on bibliometrics insights,this paper firstly commences with a comprehensive review of the past two decades’progress in applying carbon-based materials within anaerobic fermentation contexts.Subsequently,the recent advancements made by different research groups in order to enhance the performance of CE systemperformance are reviewed,with particular focus on the application,impact,and underlying mechanisms of carbon-based materials in expediting MCFAs biosynthesis via CE.Finally,the future research direction is prospected,aiming to inform innovative material design and sophisticated technological applications,as well as provide a reference for improving the efficiency of anaerobic fermentation of MCFAs using carbon-based material,thereby contributing to the broader discourse on enhancing sustainability and efficiency in bio-based processes.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2019YFA0705800)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52030001)the Science&Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(20dz1207600).
文摘Drying operations are of grave importance to realize the reduction and utilization of sewage sludge resources,but the conventional thermal evaporation drying(TED)technology presents challenges due to the need for a large amount of thermal energy to conquer the phase-change latent heat of moisture.Herein,we report a non-phase change technology based on particle high-speed self-rotation in a cyclone for fast,low-temperature drying of viscous sludge with high-moisture contents.Dispersed phase medium(DPM)is introduced into the cyclone self-rotation drying(CSRD)reactor to enhance the dispersion of the viscous sludge.The effects of carrier gas temperature,feeding rate,size,and proportion of DPM particles in the drying process are systematically examined.Under optimal operating conditions,the weighted content of moisture in the viscous sludge could be reduced from 80%to 15.01%in less than 5 s,achieving a high drying efficiency of 95.79%.Theoretical calculations also reveal that 89.26%of the moisture is removed through non-phase change pathway,contributing to a 522-fold increase in the drying rate of CSRD compared to TED technology.This investigation presents a sustainable effective approach for high moisture viscous sludge treatment with low energy consumption and carbon emissions.
