The hydrolysis behavior of CaMg_(2)In_(0.1),CaMg_(2)In_(0.3),CaMg_(2)In_(0.5),and CaMg_(2)In_(0.7)ternary alloys in an MgCl_(2) solution following casting and hydrogenation were investigated.The hydrolysis mechanism o...The hydrolysis behavior of CaMg_(2)In_(0.1),CaMg_(2)In_(0.3),CaMg_(2)In_(0.5),and CaMg_(2)In_(0.7)ternary alloys in an MgCl_(2) solution following casting and hydrogenation were investigated.The hydrolysis mechanism of these alloys is elucidated through an analysis of microstructure,phase composition,and kinetics before and after hydrolysis.The nucleation-growth Avrami model is employed to accurately model the hydrolysis kinetics,revealing improved hydrolysis yields and reaction rates following hydrogenation.Notably,CaMg_(2)In_(0.1)has demonstrated exceptional hydrolysis characteristics,exhibiting a yield of 1140 mL/g,an initial hydrolysis rate of 113 mL/g·s,and an activation energy of 24.3±1.7 kJ·mol^(-1).The yield of H-CaMg_(2)In_(0.1)further escalates to 1800 mL/g with a rate of 221 mL/g·s,attributed to the formation of Ca_(4)Mg_(3)H_(14)and In phases subsequent to the hydrogenation of In_(2)Ca and Mg_(3)In phases in the alloy.These newly formed phases act as catalysts and actively participate in the hydrolysis process,providing active sites for hydrogen production,thus enhancing hydrolysis yields and kinetics.It is observed that with increasing In content,the order of hydrolysis performance of the alloy is as follows:CaMg_(2)In_(0.1)>CaMg_(2)In_(0.3)>CaMg_(2)In_(0.5)>CaMg_(2)In_(0.7),consistent with the trend after hydrogenation.These findings indicate that the addition of In significantly enhances the hydrolysis performance of CaMg_(2)alloys,offering a promising strategy for preparing magnesium-based alloys with high yields and favorable kinetic properties.展开更多
Lost circulation of drilling fluid is one of the most common and costly problems in drilling operations.This highlights the importance of wellbore strengthening treatment sthat can utilize lost circulation materials(L...Lost circulation of drilling fluid is one of the most common and costly problems in drilling operations.This highlights the importance of wellbore strengthening treatment sthat can utilize lost circulation materials(LCMs)to seal fractures associated with the wellbore.In this work,a numerical model accounting for the deformation of surrounding rock,fluid flow in the fracture,fracture propagation,and the transport of LCMs is presented to investigate the wellbore strengthening,from the fracture initiation to the fracture arrest,due to plugs formed by LCMs.The equations governing the rock deformation and fluid flow are solved by the dual boundary element method and the finite volume method,respectively.The transport of LCMs is solved based on an empirical constitutive model in suspension flow,and several characteristic quantities are derived by dimensional analysis.It is found that two dimensionless parameters,dimensionless toughness and normalized initial particle concentration,control the migration of LCM particles.The numerical results show that the dimensionless toughness influences the entrance and bridging of LCMs while the initial concentration controls the location of the particle bridging.When the initial concentration is larger than 0.8,the particle bridging tends to occur near the fracture entry.Conversely,when the initial concentration is less than 0.8,the particle bridging occurs near the fracture tip.This work provides an effective tool to predict the LCM transport and plugging in the wellbore strengthening process.展开更多
Lightweight materials with wide absorption capabilities,particularly in the C-band,have remained a challenge thus far.Recent research has indicated that effective absorption networks built by microfiber polarization l...Lightweight materials with wide absorption capabilities,particularly in the C-band,have remained a challenge thus far.Recent research has indicated that effective absorption networks built by microfiber polarization loss can be a significant factor in increasing the effective absorption bandwidth(EAB).In this study,leaf vein-like carbon(LVC)was synthesized using an in situ blowing strategy.Taking inspiration from photosynthesis energy conversion mechanisms,a leaf veins-like hierarchical structure was created to establish an effective impedance-matching network and generate a high-density polarization region through leaf vein microfibers.This enhanced polarization relaxation effectively broadens the EAB of the LVC.At a low filling ratio of 6.3 wt%,the EAB of the LVC covers 80%of the C-band,as well as100%of the X-band and Ku-band.Achieving such a wide EAB in the C-band,especially in the multi-band context,relies on impedance matching and optimized polarization relaxation.This work demonstrates the crucial role of leaf vein micronetwork engineering in enhancing the C-band absorption properties of carbon-based materials,thus providing a viable reference for the development of lightweight,broadband,and highly absorptive materials for electromagnetic applications.展开更多
In order to solve the problem of poor electrical conductivity of conventional magnesium alloy MAO coatings and to further enhance the multifunctionality of magnesium alloy coatings,this study examines the enhancement ...In order to solve the problem of poor electrical conductivity of conventional magnesium alloy MAO coatings and to further enhance the multifunctionality of magnesium alloy coatings,this study examines the enhancement of EW75 through the development of composite coatings designed to improve its corrosion resistance,electrical conductivity,hydrophobicity,and antibacterial properties.MAO was employed as a base treatment,followed by application of organic composite coatings containing conductive graphite powder,silver-copper alloy powder,or a combination of both.Coatings were comprehensively characterized to evaluate their microstructure,corrosion resistance,electrical conductivity,hydrophobicity,and mold resistance.Results indicated that composite coatings significantly enhanced corrosion resistance compared to pure MAO coatings,with MAO-AgCu composite coating exhibiting the best performance.Furthermore,coatings demonstrated improved electrical conductivity,with MAO-AgCu coating displaying the lowest surface resistivity.Hydrophobicity was significantly improved in MAO-C-AgCu coating,and all coatings exhibited robust antibacterial effects,particularly against mold growth.This study enhances magnesium alloys’functionality,with potential applications in corrosion protection,electrical properties,and antimicrobial resistance.展开更多
In this study,the occurrence,sources,and ecological risk of microplastics(>60μm)in the surface and bottom seawater were investigated in the Beibu Gulf,the northern South China Sea.The average abundance of micropla...In this study,the occurrence,sources,and ecological risk of microplastics(>60μm)in the surface and bottom seawater were investigated in the Beibu Gulf,the northern South China Sea.The average abundance of microplastics in surface and bottom waters was 1.35±0.93 and 0.79±0.50 items/m~3,respectively.Microplastics in both surface and bottom waters were predominantly in the form of fragments,and mostly in green.The composition of microplastics in surface water was primarily poly(methyl methacrylate)(PMA),whereas in bottom water,polyethylene(PE)dominated.Positive matrix factorization(PMF)modeling revealed that the primary sources of microplastics were pipeline abrasion,fishing activities,plastic waste,landfill disposal,transportation,aquaculture,and construction activities.The pollution load index(PLI)indicated that the overall risk of microplastic pollution in the Beibu Gulf was low.Conversely,the polymer hazard index(PHI)for microplastics was relatively high.These data underscore the importance of timely and effective reduction of human-intensive activities contributing to microplastic pollution and provide valuable information for further research in microplastic ecotoxicology and biogeochemistry.展开更多
Expanded polystyrene (EPS) is a common type of microplastics (MPs) often found in coastal areas especially aquaculture areas.It is considered as an important site for microbial colonization and biofilm formation,as we...Expanded polystyrene (EPS) is a common type of microplastics (MPs) often found in coastal areas especially aquaculture areas.It is considered as an important site for microbial colonization and biofilm formation,as well as a carrier of pollutants like heavy metals.However,the dynamic changes of bacterial communities attached to EPS and their interaction with heavy metals are still poorly unknown.In this study,a one-year field exposure experiment was conducted at an aquaculture farm near Donghai Island,in Leizhou Bay,Zhanjiang,Guangdong,in South China Sea.The bacterial communities attached to EPS MPs were examined by 16S r DNA high-throughput sequencing,and the relationships between bacterial biofilms and heavy metals were explored.The results show that there were notable seasonal variations in the bacterial diversity of EPS MPs.Species biodiversity was the highest in summer and the lowest in winter.The greatest number of bacterial species and lowest level of uniformity were observed in the spring.The bacterial community structure changed with exposure time,and the most significant difference in the 12-month group (P<0.05) was found.The dominant bacterial species attached to EPS MPs were mainly Proteobackteria and Firmicutes at the phylum level,and Pseudomonas and Exiguobacterium were dominant at the genus level.Furthermore,EPS MPs acted as transport carriers for potential pathogenic bacteria.High correlations were found between bacterial species and the total concentration of heavy metals on EPS MPs,as well as their speciation fractions.Different chemical speciation of heavy metals migrated and altered over seasons within biofilms,which would further exacerbate the ecological risks.展开更多
Global coral reef ecosystems have been severely degraded due to the combined effects of climate change and human activities.Changes in the seawater carbonate system of coral reef ecosystems can reflect their status an...Global coral reef ecosystems have been severely degraded due to the combined effects of climate change and human activities.Changes in the seawater carbonate system of coral reef ecosystems can reflect their status and their responses to the impacts of climate change and human activities.Winter and summer surveys in 2019 found that the ecological community of the Luhuitou coral reef flat was dominated by macroalgae and corals,respectively,contrasting with the conditions 10 years ago.The Luhuitou fringing reefs were sources of atmospheric CO_(2) in both seasons.In winter,the daily variation range of dissolved inorganic carbon(DIC)in Luhuitou coral reefs was up to 450μmol/kg,while that of total alkalinity(TA)was only 68μmol/kg.This indicated that the organic production was significantly higher than the calcification process during this period.The TA/DIC was approximately 0.15,which was less than half of that in healthy coral reefs;hence,photosynthesis-respiration processes were the most important factors controlling daily changes in the seawater carbonate system.The net community production(NCP)of the Luhuitou coral reef ecosystem in winter was as high as 47.65 mmol C/(m^(2)·h).While the net community calcification(NCC)was approximately 3.35 and-4.15 mmol CaCO_(3)/(m^(2)·h)during the daytime and nighttime respectively.Therefore,the NCC for the entire day was-21.9 mmol CaCO_(3)/(m^(2)·d),indicating a net autotrophic dissolved state.In summer,the acidification was enhanced by thunderstorms and heavy rain with the highest seawater partial pressure of CO_(2)(p CO_(2))and lowest pH T.Over the past 10 years,the increase rate of seawater p CO_(2) in Luhuitou reef was approximately 13.3μatm/a***,six times that of the open ocean,while the decrease rate of pH was approximately 0.0083/a,being five times that of the global ocean.These findings underscore the importance of protecting and restoring Luhuitou fringing reef,as well as similar reefs worldwide.展开更多
Antibiotic pollution imposes urgent threats to public health and microbial-mediated ecological processes.Existing studies have primarily focused on bacterial responses to antibiotic pollution,but they ignored the micr...Antibiotic pollution imposes urgent threats to public health and microbial-mediated ecological processes.Existing studies have primarily focused on bacterial responses to antibiotic pollution,but they ignored the microeukaryotic counterpart,though microeukaryotes are functionally important(e.g.,predators and saprophytes)in microbial ecology.Herein,we explored how the assembly of sediment microeukaryotes was affected by increasing antibiotic pollution at the inlet(control)and across the outlet sites along a shrimpwastewater discharge channel.The structures of sedimentmicroeukaryotic community were substantially altered by the increasing nutrient and antibiotic pollutions,whichwere primarily controlled by the direct effects of phosphate and ammonium(−0.645 and 0.507,respectively).In addition,tetracyclines exerted a large effect(0.209),including direct effect(0.326)and indirect effect(−0.117),on the microeukaryotic assembly.On the contrary,the fungal subcommunity was relatively resistant to antibiotic pollution.Segmented analysis depicted nonlinear responses of microeukaryotic genera to the antibiotic pollution gradient,as supported by the significant tipping points.We screened 30 antibiotic concentration-discriminatory taxa of microeukaryotes,which can quantitatively and accurately predict(98.7%accuracy)the in-situ antibiotic concentration.Sediment microeukaryotic(except fungal)community is sensitive to antibiotic pollution,and the identified bioindicators could be used for antibiotic pollution diagnosis.展开更多
Rare earth elements and transition metals have been found to improve the hydrogen storage characteristics of magnesium-based alloys.This study investigated the Mg-Ho-Fe(MHF) ternary alloy prepared using the vacuum ind...Rare earth elements and transition metals have been found to improve the hydrogen storage characteristics of magnesium-based alloys.This study investigated the Mg-Ho-Fe(MHF) ternary alloy prepared using the vacuum induction melting technique.X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),transmission electron microscopy(TEM),pressure-composition-temperature(PCT),and differential scanning calorimetry(DSC) were used to analyze the alloy's phase transitions,microstructure,thermodynamics,and kinetic properties.The results reveal that the Mg_(98)Ho_(1.5)Fe_(0.5) alloy forms a solid solution with Ho and Fe in the magnesium matrix.Upon hydrogen absorption,the activated alloy transforms into a mixture of Mg/MgH_(2) phases and nanoscale HoH_(2) phases.Notably,only the MgH_(2) phase decomposes during hydrogen desorption,while the HoH_(2) phase remains unchanged,exhibiting a positive catalytic effect.The alloy demonstrates excellent hydrogen absorption kinetics,achieving a capacity of 5.56 wt% H_(2) within 10 min at 360℃,owing to the combined catalytic effects of Ho and Fe.The activation energy for hydrogen desorption is found to be 135.87 kJ/mol,which is lower than that of the activation energies of pure MgH_(2) and MgFe alloys,indicating an enhancement in desorption kinetics.Moreover,the enthalpy and entropy changes for hydrogen absorption and desorption are determined to be-70.51 kJ/mol H_(2),-125.62 J/(K·mol) H_(2),72.83 kJ/mol H_(2),and 128.95 J/(K·mol) H_(2),respectively.Furthermore,it is worth noting that the thermodynamic properties of the alloy are improved due to the catalytic effect of Ho and Fe.展开更多
Offshore carbon dioxide(CO_(2)) storage is an effective method for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, when using traditional seismic wave methods to monitor the migration of sequestration CO_(2) plumes, the c...Offshore carbon dioxide(CO_(2)) storage is an effective method for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, when using traditional seismic wave methods to monitor the migration of sequestration CO_(2) plumes, the characteristics of wave velocity changes tend to become insignificant beyond a certain limit. In contrast, the controllable source electromagnetic method(CSEM) remains highly sensitive to resistivity changes. By simulating different CO_(2) plume migration conditions, we established the relevant models and calculated the corresponding electric field response characteristic curves, allowing us to analyze the CSEM's ability to monitor CO_(2) plumes. We considered potential scenarios for the migration and diffusion of offshore CO_(2) storage, including various burial depths, vertical extension diffusion, lateral extension diffusion,multiple combinations of lateral intervals, and electric field components. We also obtained differences in resistivity inversion imaging obtained by CSEM to evaluate its feasibility in monitoring and to analyze all the electric field(Ex, Ey, and Ez) response characteristics. CSEM has great potential in monitoring CO_(2) plume migration in offshore saltwater reservoirs due to its high sensitivity and accuracy. Furthermore, changes in electromagnetic field response reflect the transport status of CO_(2) plumes, providing an important basis for monitoring and evaluating CO_(2)transport behavior during storage processes.展开更多
Microarc oxidation is an effective surface treatment for improving certain properties of metals and their alloys.In this paper,TiO_(2)/Cu_(2)O and TiO_(2)/Cu_(2)O@CeO_(2)coatings were prepared on Ti-6Al-4V by microarc...Microarc oxidation is an effective surface treatment for improving certain properties of metals and their alloys.In this paper,TiO_(2)/Cu_(2)O and TiO_(2)/Cu_(2)O@CeO_(2)coatings were prepared on Ti-6Al-4V by microarc oxidation.Thecoatings exhibited good corrosion resistance and antimicrobial properties.X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electronmicroscopy(SEM),and 3D laser confocal were used to characterize the coatings.The properties of TiO_(2)/Cu_(2)O and TiO_(2)/Cu_(2)O@CeO_(2)coatings were analyzed,including microstructure,surface roughness,corrosion resistance,andantimicrobial properties.The electrochemical results showed that the coatings prepared by microarc oxidation hadenhanced corrosion resistance compared to the substrate.The antibacterial properties of TiO_(2)/Cu_(2)O and TiO_(2)/Cu_(2)O@CeO_(2)coating against Pseudomonas aeruginosa were evaluated by fluorescence microscopy and plate counting.The antibacterial rate of TiO_(2)/Cu_(2)O@CeO_(2)coating was up to 99.70%.In summary,the TiO_(2)/Cu_(2)O and TiO_(2)/Cu_(2)O@CeO_(2)coatings prepared by microarc oxidation have a potential application background in the field of marine corrosionprotection and biofouling.展开更多
The world’s coral reefs are threatened by the cumulative impacts of global climate change and local stressors.Driven largely by a desire to understand the interactions between corals and their symbiotic microorganism...The world’s coral reefs are threatened by the cumulative impacts of global climate change and local stressors.Driven largely by a desire to understand the interactions between corals and their symbiotic microorganisms,and to use this knowledge to eventually improve coral health,interest in coral microbiology and the coral microbiome has increased in recent years.In this review,we summarize the role of the coral microbiome in maintaining a healthy metaorganism by providing nutrients,support for growth and development,protection against pathogens,and mitigation of environmental stressors.We explore the concept of coral microbiome engineering,that is,precise and controlled manipulation of the coral microbiome to aid and enhance coral resilience and tolerance in the changing oceans.Although coral microbiome engineering is clearly in its infancy,several recent breakthroughs indicate that such engineering is an effective tool for restoration and preservation of these valuable ecosystems.To assist with identifying future research targets,we have reviewed the common principles of microbiome engineering and its applications in improving human health and agricultural productivity,drawing parallels to where coral microbiome engineering can advance in the not-too-distant future.Finally,we end by discussing the challenges faced by researchers and practitioners in the application of microbiome engineering in coral reefs and provide recommendations for future work.展开更多
The present paper focuses on the wave radiation by an oscillating body with six degrees of freedom by using the DtN artifi-cial boundary condition.The artificial boundary is usually selected as a circle or spherical s...The present paper focuses on the wave radiation by an oscillating body with six degrees of freedom by using the DtN artifi-cial boundary condition.The artificial boundary is usually selected as a circle or spherical surface to solve various types of fields,such as sound waves or electromagnetic waves,provided that the considered domain is infinite or unbounded in all directions.However,the substantial wave motion is considered in water of finite depth,that is,the fluid domain is bounded vertically but unbounded horizon-tally.Thus,the DtN boundary condition is given on an artificial cylindrical surface,which divides the water domain into an interior and exterior region.The boundary integral equation is adopted to implement the present model.In the case of a floating cylinder,the results of hydrodynamic coefficients of a chamfer box are discussed.展开更多
The sloping seabed affects the bearing capacity and failure mechanism of soil,which may compromise the stability and safety of offshore structures such as jack-up platforms.This paper employs a coupled model combining...The sloping seabed affects the bearing capacity and failure mechanism of soil,which may compromise the stability and safety of offshore structures such as jack-up platforms.This paper employs a coupled model combining the material point method and finite element method(MPM-FEM)to analyze the impact of sloping seabeds on the three-dimensional soil-spudcan interaction.The MPM-FEM model implements the B¯approach to solve the challenge of volumetric locking due to the incompressibility constraints imposed by yield criterion.It is validated against the centrifuge results.The effects of sloping seabeds on penetration resistance,soil flow pattern,lateral response,stress distribution,and failure mechanism are discussed.The soil mainly undergoes overall failure when the ratio of penetration depth to spudcan diameter(i.e.D P/D)is between 0 and 0.25.As the slope angle increases,the soil on the side of lower slope is expelled further,resulting in an asymmetric stress distribution and a larger horizontal sliding force of soil.When D P/D increases to 0.75,the soil transitions to localized plastic flow failure,and the range of soil flow affected by the spudcan penetration decreases.The results show that,when the slope angle increases,the lateral displacement and stress distribution on the lower slope of a sloping seabed is significantly larger than that of a horizontal seabed,impacting the spudcan and surrounding soil behavior.The study suggests that the seabed slope significantly affects the range of soil flow and failure at shallow penetration,indicating that the slope angle should be taken into account in the design and installation of offshore jack-up rigs,particularly in areas with sloping seabeds.展开更多
The underwater dry maintenance method based on a dry cabin can achieve the same maintenance quality provided on land.The establishment of a reliable seal between the dry cabin and the pipe is a prerequisite for the fo...The underwater dry maintenance method based on a dry cabin can achieve the same maintenance quality provided on land.The establishment of a reliable seal between the dry cabin and the pipe is a prerequisite for the formation of a dry environment.In this paper,an airbag is proposed as the means to seal the dry cabin.ABAQUS finite element software was used to study the influence of the physical characteristics of the airbag on deformation characteristics and sealing performance.We also studied the adaptive sealing mechanism of the airbag under the time-varying gap condition.The simulation results show that the peak contact stress of the airbag is close to the gas pressure,so the hardness and thickness of the airbag have little effect on it.Under time-varying gap conditions,the required inflation pressure increases with the size of the gap.The simulated relationship between the gap and the inflation pressure can be referred to in order to guide the control of the air pressure of the airbag during actual operation.Finally,the similarity between the test results and simulation results demonstrates the accuracy of the simulation results.展开更多
The frequency-locked phenomenon commonly occurs in the vortex-induced vibration(VIV)of bluff bodies.Numerical simulation of this lock-in behavior is challenging,especially when the structure is positioned in close pro...The frequency-locked phenomenon commonly occurs in the vortex-induced vibration(VIV)of bluff bodies.Numerical simulation of this lock-in behavior is challenging,especially when the structure is positioned in close proximity to a solid boundary.To establish a robust simulator,an enhanced smoothed particle hydrodynamic(SPH)model is developed.The SPH model incorporates a particle shifting algorithm and a pressure correction algorithm to prevent cavity formation in the structure's wake area.A damping zone is also established near the outlet boundary to dissipate the vortices that shed from the structure.Additionally,GPU parallel technology is implemented to enhance the SPH model's computational efficiency.To validate the mo del,the predicted results are compared with the available refere nce data for flow past both stationary and oscillating cylinders.The verified SPH model is then employed to comparatively investigate the motion re sponse,lift characteristic,and vortex shedding mode of cylinders with and without accounting for the effect of boundary layers.Numerical analyses demonstrate that the developed SPH model is a proficient tool for efficiently simulating the vibration of near-wall bluff bodies at low Reynolds number.展开更多
Although the adverse impacts of ocean acidification(OA)on marine calcifiers have been investigated extensively,the anti-stress capabilities regulated by increased light availability are unclear.Herein,the interactive ...Although the adverse impacts of ocean acidification(OA)on marine calcifiers have been investigated extensively,the anti-stress capabilities regulated by increased light availability are unclear.Herein,the interactive effects of three light levels(30μmol photons/(m^(2)·s),150μmol photons/(m^(2)·s),and 240μmol photons/(m^(2)·s)combined with two pCO_(2)concentrations(400 ppmv and 1400 ppmv)on the physiological acclimation of the calcifying macroalga Halimeda opuntia were investigated using a pCO_(2)-light coupling experiment.The OA negatively influenced algal growth,calcification,photosynthesis,and other physiological performances in H.opuntia.The relative growth rate under elevated pCO_(2)conditions significantly declined by 13.14%−41.29%,whereas net calcification rates decreased by nearly three-fold under OA conditions.Notably,increased light availability enhanced stress resistance through the accumulation of soluble organic molecules,especially soluble carbohydrate,soluble protein,and free amino acids,and in combination with metabolic enzyme-driven activities,OA stress was alleviated.The carotenoid content under low light conditions increased markedly,and the rapid light curve of the relative electron transport rate was enhanced significantly by increasing light intensities,indicating that this new organization of the photosynthetic machinery in H.opuntia accommodated light variations and elevated pCO_(2)conditions.Thus,the enhanced metabolic performance of the calcifying macroalga H.opuntia mitigated OA-related stress.展开更多
Quantitative evaluation of the copepod feeding process is critical for understanding the functioning of marine food webs, as this provides a major link between primary producers and higher trophic levels. In this stud...Quantitative evaluation of the copepod feeding process is critical for understanding the functioning of marine food webs, as this provides a major link between primary producers and higher trophic levels. In this study, a molecular protocol based on quantitative polymerase chain reaction(qPCR) targeting 18S rDNA was developed and used to investigate the feeding and digestion rates of the copepod Acartia erythraea in a laboratory experiment using microalgae Thalassiosira weissflogii, Prorocentrum shikokuense, and Alexandrium catenella as prey. Although offered an equal encounter rate based on biovolume, prey uptake varied substantially among the three algal species, with the ingestion rate(IR) and digestion rate(DR) of A. erythraea differing significantly(P <0.001) based on both cell counting and qPCR detection. Acartia erythraea showed the highest IR(2.79×10~4 cells/(ind.·h)) and DR(2.43×10~4 cells/(ind.·h)) on T. weissflogii, and the lowest amounts of ingested P. shikokuense were detected. The highest assimilation rate(~90.64%, IR/DR) was observed in copepods fed with P. shikokuense. The qPCR method used here can help determine the digestion rate and assimilation rate of copepods by detecting cells remaining in the gut hence providing the possibility to examine trophic links involving key species in the marine ecosystem. Our results indicate that A. erythraea has diet-specific feeding performance in different processes, and a quantitative assessment of copepod feeding is needed to accurately determine its functional role in the energy and matter uptake from marine food webs.展开更多
The biosynthesis strategy of nanoparticles has attracted much attention due to the mild synthesis condi-tions,environmental-friendly properties,and low costs.Biosynthesized nanoparticles(bio-NPs)not only show excellen...The biosynthesis strategy of nanoparticles has attracted much attention due to the mild synthesis condi-tions,environmental-friendly properties,and low costs.Biosynthesized nanoparticles(bio-NPs)not only show excellent physicochemical properties,but also exhibit high stability,enlarged specific surface area,and excellent biocompatibility,which are crucial for industrial,agricultural,and medical fields.She-wanella,a kind of dissimilatory metal-reducing bacteria,is regarded as a typical biosynthesis-functional bacteria class with wide distribution and strong adaptability.Thus,in this paper,functional bio-NPs by Shewanella were reviewed to provide a comprehensive view of current research progress.The biosynthetic mechanisms of Shewanella are summarized as the Mtr pathway(predominant),extracellular polymeric substance-induced pathway,and enzyme/protein-induced pathway.During the biosynthesis process,bio-logical factors along with the physicochemical parameters highly influenced the properties of the resul-tant bio-NPs.Till now,bio-NPs have been applied in various fields including environmental remediation,antibacterial applications,and microbial fuel cells.However,some challenging issues of bio-NPs by She-wanella remain unsolved,such as optimizing suitable bacterial strains,intelligently controlling bio-NPs,clarifying biosynthesis mechanisms,and expanding bio-NPs applications.展开更多
This study aims to investigate the effects of heat treatment on the corrosion resistance and antimicrobial activity of Mg-Zn-Ag-xCa alloys under simulated physiological conditions.The focus of this research is to unde...This study aims to investigate the effects of heat treatment on the corrosion resistance and antimicrobial activity of Mg-Zn-Ag-xCa alloys under simulated physiological conditions.The focus of this research is to understand how to optimize the biomedical performance of the alloy by adjusting its composition,particularly its stability in simulated body fluids and its ability to counteract microbes.The corrosion behavior and antibacterial properties of silver-containing magnesium alloys with different calcium contents after solution treatment were studied.The results show that the addition of calcium affects the microstructure of the alloy,including grain refinement and the distribution of the second phase.It acts as a barrier at the microscopic scale,which helps to prevent the invasion of the corrosive agent,thereby improving the overall corrosion resistance of the material.The gradual increase in calcium initially has a positive effect on the properties of the alloy,especially in terms of corrosion resistance.However,when the calcium content increases to 1.5Ca,although the initial corrosion potential of the alloy increases,excessive calcium may lead to excessive accumulation of the second phase in the microstructure,which will have a negative impact on the long-term stability and corrosion resistance of the material.After corrosion,when the calcium content is 1.0 wt%,the surface roughness of the sample is 1.65μm,with the surface being the smoothest,and the corrosion rate is 0.25 mm·year-1.However,when the calcium content increases to 1.5 wt%,the sample exhibits the fastest corrosion rate at 0.45 mm·year-1.The antibacterial properties of magnesium alloy were optimized by adding silver.展开更多
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Program of Shanxi Province(Nos.202203021211193 and 202203021211190)the Scientific and Technological Innovation Programs of Higher Education Institutions in Shanxi(Nos.2022L291 and 2022L274)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundations of China(Nos.51761032,51871125 and 52071227)the Key Scientific Research Project in Shanxi Province(No.202102050201003).
文摘The hydrolysis behavior of CaMg_(2)In_(0.1),CaMg_(2)In_(0.3),CaMg_(2)In_(0.5),and CaMg_(2)In_(0.7)ternary alloys in an MgCl_(2) solution following casting and hydrogenation were investigated.The hydrolysis mechanism of these alloys is elucidated through an analysis of microstructure,phase composition,and kinetics before and after hydrolysis.The nucleation-growth Avrami model is employed to accurately model the hydrolysis kinetics,revealing improved hydrolysis yields and reaction rates following hydrogenation.Notably,CaMg_(2)In_(0.1)has demonstrated exceptional hydrolysis characteristics,exhibiting a yield of 1140 mL/g,an initial hydrolysis rate of 113 mL/g·s,and an activation energy of 24.3±1.7 kJ·mol^(-1).The yield of H-CaMg_(2)In_(0.1)further escalates to 1800 mL/g with a rate of 221 mL/g·s,attributed to the formation of Ca_(4)Mg_(3)H_(14)and In phases subsequent to the hydrogenation of In_(2)Ca and Mg_(3)In phases in the alloy.These newly formed phases act as catalysts and actively participate in the hydrolysis process,providing active sites for hydrogen production,thus enhancing hydrolysis yields and kinetics.It is observed that with increasing In content,the order of hydrolysis performance of the alloy is as follows:CaMg_(2)In_(0.1)>CaMg_(2)In_(0.3)>CaMg_(2)In_(0.5)>CaMg_(2)In_(0.7),consistent with the trend after hydrogenation.These findings indicate that the addition of In significantly enhances the hydrolysis performance of CaMg_(2)alloys,offering a promising strategy for preparing magnesium-based alloys with high yields and favorable kinetic properties.
基金support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52371279)the Program for International Exchange and Cooperation in Education by the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China(Grant No.57220500123).
文摘Lost circulation of drilling fluid is one of the most common and costly problems in drilling operations.This highlights the importance of wellbore strengthening treatment sthat can utilize lost circulation materials(LCMs)to seal fractures associated with the wellbore.In this work,a numerical model accounting for the deformation of surrounding rock,fluid flow in the fracture,fracture propagation,and the transport of LCMs is presented to investigate the wellbore strengthening,from the fracture initiation to the fracture arrest,due to plugs formed by LCMs.The equations governing the rock deformation and fluid flow are solved by the dual boundary element method and the finite volume method,respectively.The transport of LCMs is solved based on an empirical constitutive model in suspension flow,and several characteristic quantities are derived by dimensional analysis.It is found that two dimensionless parameters,dimensionless toughness and normalized initial particle concentration,control the migration of LCM particles.The numerical results show that the dimensionless toughness influences the entrance and bridging of LCMs while the initial concentration controls the location of the particle bridging.When the initial concentration is larger than 0.8,the particle bridging tends to occur near the fracture entry.Conversely,when the initial concentration is less than 0.8,the particle bridging occurs near the fracture tip.This work provides an effective tool to predict the LCM transport and plugging in the wellbore strengthening process.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Youth Foundation of China(No.52402086)Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(No.ZR2023QE002)+6 种基金Youth Innovation Team Program in Colleges of Shandong Province(No.2023KJ144)Shandong Province Science and Technology Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Innovation Capability Improvement Project(No.2022TSGC1158)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2021M691963)Key Research and Development Program of Shandong Province of China(No.2020JMRH0503)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.HIT.OCEF.2021003)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52272067)Doctoral Scientific Research Start-up Foundation from Shandong University of Technology(No.4041/419008)
文摘Lightweight materials with wide absorption capabilities,particularly in the C-band,have remained a challenge thus far.Recent research has indicated that effective absorption networks built by microfiber polarization loss can be a significant factor in increasing the effective absorption bandwidth(EAB).In this study,leaf vein-like carbon(LVC)was synthesized using an in situ blowing strategy.Taking inspiration from photosynthesis energy conversion mechanisms,a leaf veins-like hierarchical structure was created to establish an effective impedance-matching network and generate a high-density polarization region through leaf vein microfibers.This enhanced polarization relaxation effectively broadens the EAB of the LVC.At a low filling ratio of 6.3 wt%,the EAB of the LVC covers 80%of the C-band,as well as100%of the X-band and Ku-band.Achieving such a wide EAB in the C-band,especially in the multi-band context,relies on impedance matching and optimized polarization relaxation.This work demonstrates the crucial role of leaf vein micronetwork engineering in enhancing the C-band absorption properties of carbon-based materials,thus providing a viable reference for the development of lightweight,broadband,and highly absorptive materials for electromagnetic applications.
基金supported by Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(ZR2024ME163)Hainan Provincial Joint Project of Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City(No.2021CXLH0005)Wenhai Program of the S&T Fund of Shandong Province for Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology(No.2021WHZZB2301).
文摘In order to solve the problem of poor electrical conductivity of conventional magnesium alloy MAO coatings and to further enhance the multifunctionality of magnesium alloy coatings,this study examines the enhancement of EW75 through the development of composite coatings designed to improve its corrosion resistance,electrical conductivity,hydrophobicity,and antibacterial properties.MAO was employed as a base treatment,followed by application of organic composite coatings containing conductive graphite powder,silver-copper alloy powder,or a combination of both.Coatings were comprehensively characterized to evaluate their microstructure,corrosion resistance,electrical conductivity,hydrophobicity,and mold resistance.Results indicated that composite coatings significantly enhanced corrosion resistance compared to pure MAO coatings,with MAO-AgCu composite coating exhibiting the best performance.Furthermore,coatings demonstrated improved electrical conductivity,with MAO-AgCu coating displaying the lowest surface resistivity.Hydrophobicity was significantly improved in MAO-C-AgCu coating,and all coatings exhibited robust antibacterial effects,particularly against mold growth.This study enhances magnesium alloys’functionality,with potential applications in corrosion protection,electrical properties,and antimicrobial resistance.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U20A20103)the Scientific Research Fund of the Fourth Institute of Oceanography+1 种基金Guangxi Funding Project(No.304024XM20N0006)the Guangxi Talent Science and Technology Project(No.2019AC17008)。
文摘In this study,the occurrence,sources,and ecological risk of microplastics(>60μm)in the surface and bottom seawater were investigated in the Beibu Gulf,the northern South China Sea.The average abundance of microplastics in surface and bottom waters was 1.35±0.93 and 0.79±0.50 items/m~3,respectively.Microplastics in both surface and bottom waters were predominantly in the form of fragments,and mostly in green.The composition of microplastics in surface water was primarily poly(methyl methacrylate)(PMA),whereas in bottom water,polyethylene(PE)dominated.Positive matrix factorization(PMF)modeling revealed that the primary sources of microplastics were pipeline abrasion,fishing activities,plastic waste,landfill disposal,transportation,aquaculture,and construction activities.The pollution load index(PLI)indicated that the overall risk of microplastic pollution in the Beibu Gulf was low.Conversely,the polymer hazard index(PHI)for microplastics was relatively high.These data underscore the importance of timely and effective reduction of human-intensive activities contributing to microplastic pollution and provide valuable information for further research in microplastic ecotoxicology and biogeochemistry.
基金Supported by the Hainan Province Science and Technology Special Fund (No.ZDYF2022SHFZ317)the Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Applied Marine Biology (No.2023B1212060047)the Program for Scientific Research Start-up Funds of Guangdong Ocean University (No.060302332301)。
文摘Expanded polystyrene (EPS) is a common type of microplastics (MPs) often found in coastal areas especially aquaculture areas.It is considered as an important site for microbial colonization and biofilm formation,as well as a carrier of pollutants like heavy metals.However,the dynamic changes of bacterial communities attached to EPS and their interaction with heavy metals are still poorly unknown.In this study,a one-year field exposure experiment was conducted at an aquaculture farm near Donghai Island,in Leizhou Bay,Zhanjiang,Guangdong,in South China Sea.The bacterial communities attached to EPS MPs were examined by 16S r DNA high-throughput sequencing,and the relationships between bacterial biofilms and heavy metals were explored.The results show that there were notable seasonal variations in the bacterial diversity of EPS MPs.Species biodiversity was the highest in summer and the lowest in winter.The greatest number of bacterial species and lowest level of uniformity were observed in the spring.The bacterial community structure changed with exposure time,and the most significant difference in the 12-month group (P<0.05) was found.The dominant bacterial species attached to EPS MPs were mainly Proteobackteria and Firmicutes at the phylum level,and Pseudomonas and Exiguobacterium were dominant at the genus level.Furthermore,EPS MPs acted as transport carriers for potential pathogenic bacteria.High correlations were found between bacterial species and the total concentration of heavy metals on EPS MPs,as well as their speciation fractions.Different chemical speciation of heavy metals migrated and altered over seasons within biofilms,which would further exacerbate the ecological risks.
基金Supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Nos.2021YFC3100500,2022YFC3103602,2021YFF0502800)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U23A2035)+3 种基金the Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangdong Province,China(No.2023B1212060047)the State Key Laboratory of Tropical Oceanography,South China Sea Institute of Oceanology,Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.LTO1919)the Visiting Fellowship Program of the State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science,Xiamen University(No.MELRS1914)the Hainan Province Key R&D Program(No.ZDYF2023SHFZ131)。
文摘Global coral reef ecosystems have been severely degraded due to the combined effects of climate change and human activities.Changes in the seawater carbonate system of coral reef ecosystems can reflect their status and their responses to the impacts of climate change and human activities.Winter and summer surveys in 2019 found that the ecological community of the Luhuitou coral reef flat was dominated by macroalgae and corals,respectively,contrasting with the conditions 10 years ago.The Luhuitou fringing reefs were sources of atmospheric CO_(2) in both seasons.In winter,the daily variation range of dissolved inorganic carbon(DIC)in Luhuitou coral reefs was up to 450μmol/kg,while that of total alkalinity(TA)was only 68μmol/kg.This indicated that the organic production was significantly higher than the calcification process during this period.The TA/DIC was approximately 0.15,which was less than half of that in healthy coral reefs;hence,photosynthesis-respiration processes were the most important factors controlling daily changes in the seawater carbonate system.The net community production(NCP)of the Luhuitou coral reef ecosystem in winter was as high as 47.65 mmol C/(m^(2)·h).While the net community calcification(NCC)was approximately 3.35 and-4.15 mmol CaCO_(3)/(m^(2)·h)during the daytime and nighttime respectively.Therefore,the NCC for the entire day was-21.9 mmol CaCO_(3)/(m^(2)·d),indicating a net autotrophic dissolved state.In summer,the acidification was enhanced by thunderstorms and heavy rain with the highest seawater partial pressure of CO_(2)(p CO_(2))and lowest pH T.Over the past 10 years,the increase rate of seawater p CO_(2) in Luhuitou reef was approximately 13.3μatm/a***,six times that of the open ocean,while the decrease rate of pH was approximately 0.0083/a,being five times that of the global ocean.These findings underscore the importance of protecting and restoring Luhuitou fringing reef,as well as similar reefs worldwide.
基金supported by the Natural Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars of Zhejiang Province (No. LR19C030001)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 31872693, 32071549)+1 种基金the Key Public Welfare Technology Application Research Project of Ningbo (No. 202002N3032)the K.C. Wong Magna Fund in Ningbo University
文摘Antibiotic pollution imposes urgent threats to public health and microbial-mediated ecological processes.Existing studies have primarily focused on bacterial responses to antibiotic pollution,but they ignored the microeukaryotic counterpart,though microeukaryotes are functionally important(e.g.,predators and saprophytes)in microbial ecology.Herein,we explored how the assembly of sediment microeukaryotes was affected by increasing antibiotic pollution at the inlet(control)and across the outlet sites along a shrimpwastewater discharge channel.The structures of sedimentmicroeukaryotic community were substantially altered by the increasing nutrient and antibiotic pollutions,whichwere primarily controlled by the direct effects of phosphate and ammonium(−0.645 and 0.507,respectively).In addition,tetracyclines exerted a large effect(0.209),including direct effect(0.326)and indirect effect(−0.117),on the microeukaryotic assembly.On the contrary,the fungal subcommunity was relatively resistant to antibiotic pollution.Segmented analysis depicted nonlinear responses of microeukaryotic genera to the antibiotic pollution gradient,as supported by the significant tipping points.We screened 30 antibiotic concentration-discriminatory taxa of microeukaryotes,which can quantitatively and accurately predict(98.7%accuracy)the in-situ antibiotic concentration.Sediment microeukaryotic(except fungal)community is sensitive to antibiotic pollution,and the identified bioindicators could be used for antibiotic pollution diagnosis.
基金Project supported by the Fundamental Research Program of Shanxi Province (202203021211193,202203021211190)the Scientific and Technological Innovation Programs of Higher Education Institutions in Shanxi(2022L291,2022L274)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51761032,51871125,52071227)the Key Scientific Research Project in Shanxi Province(202102050201003)。
文摘Rare earth elements and transition metals have been found to improve the hydrogen storage characteristics of magnesium-based alloys.This study investigated the Mg-Ho-Fe(MHF) ternary alloy prepared using the vacuum induction melting technique.X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),transmission electron microscopy(TEM),pressure-composition-temperature(PCT),and differential scanning calorimetry(DSC) were used to analyze the alloy's phase transitions,microstructure,thermodynamics,and kinetic properties.The results reveal that the Mg_(98)Ho_(1.5)Fe_(0.5) alloy forms a solid solution with Ho and Fe in the magnesium matrix.Upon hydrogen absorption,the activated alloy transforms into a mixture of Mg/MgH_(2) phases and nanoscale HoH_(2) phases.Notably,only the MgH_(2) phase decomposes during hydrogen desorption,while the HoH_(2) phase remains unchanged,exhibiting a positive catalytic effect.The alloy demonstrates excellent hydrogen absorption kinetics,achieving a capacity of 5.56 wt% H_(2) within 10 min at 360℃,owing to the combined catalytic effects of Ho and Fe.The activation energy for hydrogen desorption is found to be 135.87 kJ/mol,which is lower than that of the activation energies of pure MgH_(2) and MgFe alloys,indicating an enhancement in desorption kinetics.Moreover,the enthalpy and entropy changes for hydrogen absorption and desorption are determined to be-70.51 kJ/mol H_(2),-125.62 J/(K·mol) H_(2),72.83 kJ/mol H_(2),and 128.95 J/(K·mol) H_(2),respectively.Furthermore,it is worth noting that the thermodynamic properties of the alloy are improved due to the catalytic effect of Ho and Fe.
基金Supported by Key Special Project for Introduced Talents Team of Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (2019BT02H594)Sanya Technology Innovation Special Project (2022KJCX08)。
文摘Offshore carbon dioxide(CO_(2)) storage is an effective method for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, when using traditional seismic wave methods to monitor the migration of sequestration CO_(2) plumes, the characteristics of wave velocity changes tend to become insignificant beyond a certain limit. In contrast, the controllable source electromagnetic method(CSEM) remains highly sensitive to resistivity changes. By simulating different CO_(2) plume migration conditions, we established the relevant models and calculated the corresponding electric field response characteristic curves, allowing us to analyze the CSEM's ability to monitor CO_(2) plumes. We considered potential scenarios for the migration and diffusion of offshore CO_(2) storage, including various burial depths, vertical extension diffusion, lateral extension diffusion,multiple combinations of lateral intervals, and electric field components. We also obtained differences in resistivity inversion imaging obtained by CSEM to evaluate its feasibility in monitoring and to analyze all the electric field(Ex, Ey, and Ez) response characteristics. CSEM has great potential in monitoring CO_(2) plume migration in offshore saltwater reservoirs due to its high sensitivity and accuracy. Furthermore, changes in electromagnetic field response reflect the transport status of CO_(2) plumes, providing an important basis for monitoring and evaluating CO_(2)transport behavior during storage processes.
基金Projects(41827805,41976044)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(ZDYF2021GXJS210)supported by the Hainan Provincial Science and Technology Special Fund,China+2 种基金Project(2021CXLH0005)supported by the Hainan Provincial Joint Project of Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City,ChinaProject(2021WHZZB2301)supported by the Wenhai Program of the S&T Fund of Shandong Province for Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology,ChinaProject(121311KYSB20210005)supported by the Overseas Science and Education Centers of Bureau of International Cooperation Chinese Academy of Sciences。
文摘Microarc oxidation is an effective surface treatment for improving certain properties of metals and their alloys.In this paper,TiO_(2)/Cu_(2)O and TiO_(2)/Cu_(2)O@CeO_(2)coatings were prepared on Ti-6Al-4V by microarc oxidation.Thecoatings exhibited good corrosion resistance and antimicrobial properties.X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electronmicroscopy(SEM),and 3D laser confocal were used to characterize the coatings.The properties of TiO_(2)/Cu_(2)O and TiO_(2)/Cu_(2)O@CeO_(2)coatings were analyzed,including microstructure,surface roughness,corrosion resistance,andantimicrobial properties.The electrochemical results showed that the coatings prepared by microarc oxidation hadenhanced corrosion resistance compared to the substrate.The antibacterial properties of TiO_(2)/Cu_(2)O and TiO_(2)/Cu_(2)O@CeO_(2)coating against Pseudomonas aeruginosa were evaluated by fluorescence microscopy and plate counting.The antibacterial rate of TiO_(2)/Cu_(2)O@CeO_(2)coating was up to 99.70%.In summary,the TiO_(2)/Cu_(2)O and TiO_(2)/Cu_(2)O@CeO_(2)coatings prepared by microarc oxidation have a potential application background in the field of marine corrosionprotection and biofouling.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(42122045,41890853,and 42106197)the Key Special Project for Introduced Talents Team of Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory(Guangzhou)(GML2019ZD0401 and GML2019ZD0402)Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDA13020300).
文摘The world’s coral reefs are threatened by the cumulative impacts of global climate change and local stressors.Driven largely by a desire to understand the interactions between corals and their symbiotic microorganisms,and to use this knowledge to eventually improve coral health,interest in coral microbiology and the coral microbiome has increased in recent years.In this review,we summarize the role of the coral microbiome in maintaining a healthy metaorganism by providing nutrients,support for growth and development,protection against pathogens,and mitigation of environmental stressors.We explore the concept of coral microbiome engineering,that is,precise and controlled manipulation of the coral microbiome to aid and enhance coral resilience and tolerance in the changing oceans.Although coral microbiome engineering is clearly in its infancy,several recent breakthroughs indicate that such engineering is an effective tool for restoration and preservation of these valuable ecosystems.To assist with identifying future research targets,we have reviewed the common principles of microbiome engineering and its applications in improving human health and agricultural productivity,drawing parallels to where coral microbiome engineering can advance in the not-too-distant future.Finally,we end by discussing the challenges faced by researchers and practitioners in the application of microbiome engineering in coral reefs and provide recommendations for future work.
文摘The present paper focuses on the wave radiation by an oscillating body with six degrees of freedom by using the DtN artifi-cial boundary condition.The artificial boundary is usually selected as a circle or spherical surface to solve various types of fields,such as sound waves or electromagnetic waves,provided that the considered domain is infinite or unbounded in all directions.However,the substantial wave motion is considered in water of finite depth,that is,the fluid domain is bounded vertically but unbounded horizon-tally.Thus,the DtN boundary condition is given on an artificial cylindrical surface,which divides the water domain into an interior and exterior region.The boundary integral equation is adopted to implement the present model.In the case of a floating cylinder,the results of hydrodynamic coefficients of a chamfer box are discussed.
基金supported by the start-up funding from Tsinghua University(Grant No.100005014).
文摘The sloping seabed affects the bearing capacity and failure mechanism of soil,which may compromise the stability and safety of offshore structures such as jack-up platforms.This paper employs a coupled model combining the material point method and finite element method(MPM-FEM)to analyze the impact of sloping seabeds on the three-dimensional soil-spudcan interaction.The MPM-FEM model implements the B¯approach to solve the challenge of volumetric locking due to the incompressibility constraints imposed by yield criterion.It is validated against the centrifuge results.The effects of sloping seabeds on penetration resistance,soil flow pattern,lateral response,stress distribution,and failure mechanism are discussed.The soil mainly undergoes overall failure when the ratio of penetration depth to spudcan diameter(i.e.D P/D)is between 0 and 0.25.As the slope angle increases,the soil on the side of lower slope is expelled further,resulting in an asymmetric stress distribution and a larger horizontal sliding force of soil.When D P/D increases to 0.75,the soil transitions to localized plastic flow failure,and the range of soil flow affected by the spudcan penetration decreases.The results show that,when the slope angle increases,the lateral displacement and stress distribution on the lower slope of a sloping seabed is significantly larger than that of a horizontal seabed,impacting the spudcan and surrounding soil behavior.The study suggests that the seabed slope significantly affects the range of soil flow and failure at shallow penetration,indicating that the slope angle should be taken into account in the design and installation of offshore jack-up rigs,particularly in areas with sloping seabeds.
基金supported by the Eyas Program Incubation Project of Zhejiang Provincial Administration for Market Regulation(No.CY2023107)the PhD Scientific Research and Innovation Foundation of Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City(No.HSPHDSRF-2023-04-003)+1 种基金the Scientific Research Fund of Zhejiang Provincial Education Department,China(No.Y202353239)the Zhoushan Field Scientific Observation and Research Station for Marine Geo-hazards,China Geological Survey(No.ZSORS-22-14).
文摘The underwater dry maintenance method based on a dry cabin can achieve the same maintenance quality provided on land.The establishment of a reliable seal between the dry cabin and the pipe is a prerequisite for the formation of a dry environment.In this paper,an airbag is proposed as the means to seal the dry cabin.ABAQUS finite element software was used to study the influence of the physical characteristics of the airbag on deformation characteristics and sealing performance.We also studied the adaptive sealing mechanism of the airbag under the time-varying gap condition.The simulation results show that the peak contact stress of the airbag is close to the gas pressure,so the hardness and thickness of the airbag have little effect on it.Under time-varying gap conditions,the required inflation pressure increases with the size of the gap.The simulated relationship between the gap and the inflation pressure can be referred to in order to guide the control of the air pressure of the airbag during actual operation.Finally,the similarity between the test results and simulation results demonstrates the accuracy of the simulation results.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.52101312 and 51979028)the Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation of Guangdong Province (Grant Nos.2022A1515240014 and 2023A1515011000)+1 种基金the Basic and Applied Basic Research Project of Guangzhou (Grant No.202201010240)the Project supported by SKL of HESS (Grant No.HESS-2012)。
文摘The frequency-locked phenomenon commonly occurs in the vortex-induced vibration(VIV)of bluff bodies.Numerical simulation of this lock-in behavior is challenging,especially when the structure is positioned in close proximity to a solid boundary.To establish a robust simulator,an enhanced smoothed particle hydrodynamic(SPH)model is developed.The SPH model incorporates a particle shifting algorithm and a pressure correction algorithm to prevent cavity formation in the structure's wake area.A damping zone is also established near the outlet boundary to dissipate the vortices that shed from the structure.Additionally,GPU parallel technology is implemented to enhance the SPH model's computational efficiency.To validate the mo del,the predicted results are compared with the available refere nce data for flow past both stationary and oscillating cylinders.The verified SPH model is then employed to comparatively investigate the motion re sponse,lift characteristic,and vortex shedding mode of cylinders with and without accounting for the effect of boundary layers.Numerical analyses demonstrate that the developed SPH model is a proficient tool for efficiently simulating the vibration of near-wall bluff bodies at low Reynolds number.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China under contract No.42006129the Guangzhou Science and Technology Project under contract No.202102021228+2 种基金the National Key Research and Development Project of China under contract No.2021YFC3100500the Key Special Project for Introduced Talents Team of Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory(Guangzhou)under contract No.GML2019ZD0404the Special Research Assistant Grant Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
文摘Although the adverse impacts of ocean acidification(OA)on marine calcifiers have been investigated extensively,the anti-stress capabilities regulated by increased light availability are unclear.Herein,the interactive effects of three light levels(30μmol photons/(m^(2)·s),150μmol photons/(m^(2)·s),and 240μmol photons/(m^(2)·s)combined with two pCO_(2)concentrations(400 ppmv and 1400 ppmv)on the physiological acclimation of the calcifying macroalga Halimeda opuntia were investigated using a pCO_(2)-light coupling experiment.The OA negatively influenced algal growth,calcification,photosynthesis,and other physiological performances in H.opuntia.The relative growth rate under elevated pCO_(2)conditions significantly declined by 13.14%−41.29%,whereas net calcification rates decreased by nearly three-fold under OA conditions.Notably,increased light availability enhanced stress resistance through the accumulation of soluble organic molecules,especially soluble carbohydrate,soluble protein,and free amino acids,and in combination with metabolic enzyme-driven activities,OA stress was alleviated.The carotenoid content under low light conditions increased markedly,and the rapid light curve of the relative electron transport rate was enhanced significantly by increasing light intensities,indicating that this new organization of the photosynthetic machinery in H.opuntia accommodated light variations and elevated pCO_(2)conditions.Thus,the enhanced metabolic performance of the calcifying macroalga H.opuntia mitigated OA-related stress.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China under contract Nos 41806188 and 42176118the Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangdong Province,China under contract No. 2020B1212060058the Key Special Project for Introduced Talents Team of Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou) under contract No.GML2019ZD0404。
文摘Quantitative evaluation of the copepod feeding process is critical for understanding the functioning of marine food webs, as this provides a major link between primary producers and higher trophic levels. In this study, a molecular protocol based on quantitative polymerase chain reaction(qPCR) targeting 18S rDNA was developed and used to investigate the feeding and digestion rates of the copepod Acartia erythraea in a laboratory experiment using microalgae Thalassiosira weissflogii, Prorocentrum shikokuense, and Alexandrium catenella as prey. Although offered an equal encounter rate based on biovolume, prey uptake varied substantially among the three algal species, with the ingestion rate(IR) and digestion rate(DR) of A. erythraea differing significantly(P <0.001) based on both cell counting and qPCR detection. Acartia erythraea showed the highest IR(2.79×10~4 cells/(ind.·h)) and DR(2.43×10~4 cells/(ind.·h)) on T. weissflogii, and the lowest amounts of ingested P. shikokuense were detected. The highest assimilation rate(~90.64%, IR/DR) was observed in copepods fed with P. shikokuense. The qPCR method used here can help determine the digestion rate and assimilation rate of copepods by detecting cells remaining in the gut hence providing the possibility to examine trophic links involving key species in the marine ecosystem. Our results indicate that A. erythraea has diet-specific feeding performance in different processes, and a quantitative assessment of copepod feeding is needed to accurately determine its functional role in the energy and matter uptake from marine food webs.
基金supported by the Hainan Provincial Joint Project of Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City(no.2021CXLH0005)the National Key Research and Development Pro-gram of China(no.2022YFC3106004)+5 种基金Shandong Provincial Natu-ral Science Foundation of China(no.ZR2022MD023)the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(no.YESS20210201)Wenhai Program of the S&T Fund of Shandong Province for Pi-lot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology(Qing-dao)(no.2021WHZZB2303)the Basic Scientific Fund for Na-tional Public Research Institutes of China(nos.2019Y03 and 2020S02)Hainan Province Science and Technology Special Fund(no.ZDYF2021GXJS210)National Natural Science Foundation of China(no.41706080).
文摘The biosynthesis strategy of nanoparticles has attracted much attention due to the mild synthesis condi-tions,environmental-friendly properties,and low costs.Biosynthesized nanoparticles(bio-NPs)not only show excellent physicochemical properties,but also exhibit high stability,enlarged specific surface area,and excellent biocompatibility,which are crucial for industrial,agricultural,and medical fields.She-wanella,a kind of dissimilatory metal-reducing bacteria,is regarded as a typical biosynthesis-functional bacteria class with wide distribution and strong adaptability.Thus,in this paper,functional bio-NPs by Shewanella were reviewed to provide a comprehensive view of current research progress.The biosynthetic mechanisms of Shewanella are summarized as the Mtr pathway(predominant),extracellular polymeric substance-induced pathway,and enzyme/protein-induced pathway.During the biosynthesis process,bio-logical factors along with the physicochemical parameters highly influenced the properties of the resul-tant bio-NPs.Till now,bio-NPs have been applied in various fields including environmental remediation,antibacterial applications,and microbial fuel cells.However,some challenging issues of bio-NPs by She-wanella remain unsolved,such as optimizing suitable bacterial strains,intelligently controlling bio-NPs,clarifying biosynthesis mechanisms,and expanding bio-NPs applications.
基金supported by Wenhai Program of the S&T Fund of Shandong Province for Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology(No.2021WHZZB2301)Hainan Provincial Joint Project of Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City(No.2021CXLH0005)Overseas Science and Education Centers of Bureau of International Cooperation Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.121311KYSB20210005-2).
文摘This study aims to investigate the effects of heat treatment on the corrosion resistance and antimicrobial activity of Mg-Zn-Ag-xCa alloys under simulated physiological conditions.The focus of this research is to understand how to optimize the biomedical performance of the alloy by adjusting its composition,particularly its stability in simulated body fluids and its ability to counteract microbes.The corrosion behavior and antibacterial properties of silver-containing magnesium alloys with different calcium contents after solution treatment were studied.The results show that the addition of calcium affects the microstructure of the alloy,including grain refinement and the distribution of the second phase.It acts as a barrier at the microscopic scale,which helps to prevent the invasion of the corrosive agent,thereby improving the overall corrosion resistance of the material.The gradual increase in calcium initially has a positive effect on the properties of the alloy,especially in terms of corrosion resistance.However,when the calcium content increases to 1.5Ca,although the initial corrosion potential of the alloy increases,excessive calcium may lead to excessive accumulation of the second phase in the microstructure,which will have a negative impact on the long-term stability and corrosion resistance of the material.After corrosion,when the calcium content is 1.0 wt%,the surface roughness of the sample is 1.65μm,with the surface being the smoothest,and the corrosion rate is 0.25 mm·year-1.However,when the calcium content increases to 1.5 wt%,the sample exhibits the fastest corrosion rate at 0.45 mm·year-1.The antibacterial properties of magnesium alloy were optimized by adding silver.
