This study investigates the innovative reuse of sewage sludge with eco-friendly alkaline solutes to improve clayey soil without conventional cementitious binders.The unconfined compressive strength(UCS)was the main cr...This study investigates the innovative reuse of sewage sludge with eco-friendly alkaline solutes to improve clayey soil without conventional cementitious binders.The unconfined compressive strength(UCS)was the main criterion to assess the quality and effectiveness of the proposed solutions,as this test was performed to measure the strength of the stabilized clay by varying binders’dosages and curing times.Moreover,the direct shear test(DST)was used to investigate the Mohr-Coulomb parameters of the treated soil.Microstructure observations of the natural and treated soil were conducted using scanning electron microscope(SEM),energy-dispersive spectroscopy(EDS),and FTIR.Furthermore,toxicity characteristic leaching procedure(TCLP)tests were performed on the treated soil to investigate the leachability of metals.According to the results,using 2.5%of sewage sludge activated by NaOH and Na_(2)SiO_(3)increases the UCS values from 176 kPa to 1.46 MPa after 7 d and 56 d of curing,respectively.The results of the DST indicate that sewage sludge as a precursor increases cohesion and enhances frictional resistance,thereby improving the Mohr-Coulomb parameters of the stabilized soil.The SEM micrographs show that alkali-activated sewage sludge increases the integrity and reduces the cavity volumes in the stabilized soil.Moreover,TCLP tests revealed that the solubility of metals in the treated soil alkaliactivated by sewage sludge significantly decreased.This study suggests that using sewage sludge can replace cement and lime in ground improvement,improve the circular economy,and reduce the carbon footprint of construction projects.展开更多
AIM:To analyze the two-year visual and refractive outcomes as well as the safety,and efficacy of photorefractive keratectomy(PRK)surgery for myopia.METHODS:In this prospective cohort study,63 eligible patients were re...AIM:To analyze the two-year visual and refractive outcomes as well as the safety,and efficacy of photorefractive keratectomy(PRK)surgery for myopia.METHODS:In this prospective cohort study,63 eligible patients were recruited,including 45 women(71.4%)and 18 men(28.6%).Demographic characteristics along with pre-and post-operative clinical data including visual acuity,refraction,maximum ablation,spherical and cylindrical error,and residual stromal bed(RSB)were evaluated.RESULTS:The mean age of the patients was 35.42±8.16y(range 22 to 55y).The mean spherical and cylindrical error before surgery were-2.23±1.58 D(range-5 to+0.25)and-1.24±0.94 D,respectively(range-3.75 to 0.00).The mean efficacy and safety of PRK surgery at 2y follow-up were 0.98±0.06 and 1.01±0.04 respectively.The lower age was significantly correlated with a higher amount of efficacy index(P<0.001,r=-0.42).Also,the lower amount of preoperative myopia and spherical equivalent(SE)were correlated with a higher safety index(P<0.001,r=-0.44;P<0.001,r=-0.46).CONCLUSION:The two-year efficacy and safety of PRK for the treatment of low myopia is excellent.Younger age and lower amount of refractive error are correlated with higher efficacy and safety indices of the surgery.展开更多
Weather and climate have a double-edged effect on tourism. It can be considered both as a limiting and a developing factor for tourism. In this regard, having access to precise bio-climatic information can be of high ...Weather and climate have a double-edged effect on tourism. It can be considered both as a limiting and a developing factor for tourism. In this regard, having access to precise bio-climatic information can be of high use to enhance the quality of tourism services. This study has evaluated the Bio-climatic conditions of the tourists in Mashhad, a North-Eastern city in Iran, through the use of thermo-physiological indicator of physiological equivalent temperature (PET). Studies have been done for the hours of 9:30, 12:30 and 21:30 of the local time using the statistical data of the period between 1978 and 2007. According to the results, the longest period of climatic-comfort-hours is around 21:30 (mainly in June, July, and August), and the shortest duration of climatic-comfort-hours is around 9:30 (sporadically assessed in April, May and October). The Bio-climatic conditions during the Nowruz Holidays are only comfortable in the evenings. Especially, there is the challenge of cold stress in the mornings and more specifically, at nights. However, the best condition of the whole assessed times in summer holidays (that is June 22nd to September 23rd) is at 21:30. Summer days are not ideal for tourism due to the heat stress. The daily change of PET index shows a Gaussian curve, the peak of which (indicative of too much heat stress) shows July, and non-stress condition can be seen on both sides of this curve.展开更多
Solar energy is a valuable renewable energy source,and photovoltaic(PV)systems are a practical approach to harnessing this energy.Nevertheless,low energy efficiency is considered a major setback of the system.Moreover...Solar energy is a valuable renewable energy source,and photovoltaic(PV)systems are a practical approach to harnessing this energy.Nevertheless,low energy efficiency is considered a major setback of the system.Moreover,high cell temperature and reflection of solar irradiance from the panel are considered chief culprits in this regard.Employing pulsating heat pipes(PHPs)is an innovative and useful approach to improving solar panel performance.This study presents the results of the power performance of a PV panel attached to a newly designed spiral pulsating heat pipe,while graphene oxide nanofluid with three different concentrations was used as a working fluid to maximize the efficacy of the solar panel.The study proved that the cooling method delivered high efficiency by reducing the temperature,especially in the middle of the day.Using nanofluid graphene oxide at concentrations of 0.2,0.4,and 0.8 gr/lit as the working fluid can reduce the thermal resistance of PHPs by over 30%,24%,and 15%,respectively.This,in turn,enhances the system’s electrical power output by approximately 9%,7%,and 6%,respectively.展开更多
A microwave-assisted sol-gel method was employed for the preparetion of nano-sized MgO particles using Mg(NO 3)2·6H2O as precursor and deionized water as solvent.The sample calcined at 500℃ had a high specific s...A microwave-assisted sol-gel method was employed for the preparetion of nano-sized MgO particles using Mg(NO 3)2·6H2O as precursor and deionized water as solvent.The sample calcined at 500℃ had a high specific surface area of 243.2m2/g and particles sizes from 9.5to10.5nm.For comparison,MgO nanoparticles were also synthesized without microwave irradiation.X-ray diffraction (XRD) characterization showed the formation of smaller particles after microwave irradiation.The structure and morphology of the MgO particles were analyzed by N2 adsorption-desorption,XRD,scanning electron microscopy,and transmission electron microscopy.Their catalytic behavior was studied with the one-pot synthesis of Hantzsch1,4-dihydropyridines from the reaction of aromatic aldehydes,ethyl acetoacetate,and ammonium acetate.The MgO nanoparticles have high catalytic activity and gave the desired products in good to high yields.The catalyst can be easily recovered by filtration and was used at least three times with only a slight reduction in its catalytic activity.展开更多
A simple and efficient procedure for the synthesis of 2-arylquinazolin-4（3H）-ones has been developed through cyclocondensation of 2-aminobenzamide with aromatic aldehydes using tetrabutylammonium bromide（TBAB） as ...A simple and efficient procedure for the synthesis of 2-arylquinazolin-4（3H）-ones has been developed through cyclocondensation of 2-aminobenzamide with aromatic aldehydes using tetrabutylammonium bromide（TBAB） as novel neutral ionic liquid catalyst in the presence of copper（Ⅱ） chloride（CuCl;） as oxidizing agent under solvent-free conditions at 100℃.In the absence of CuCl;and under a nitrogen atmosphere,the unoxidized intermediates,2-aryl-2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4（1H）-ones,were isolated. Treatment of these intermediates with CuCl;in TBAB media gave the oxidized products 2-arylquinazolin-4（3H）-ones.On the other hand,cyclocondensation of 2-aminobenzamide with aromatic aldehydes in TBAB under microwave irradiation directly gave 2- arylquinazolin-4（3H）-ones.展开更多
Silica gel-supported polyphosphoric acid （PPA-SiO2） was found to be an efficient catalyst for the one-pot four-component Hantzsch condensation reaction of aryl aldehydes, dimedone, ethyl acetoacetate and ammonium ac...Silica gel-supported polyphosphoric acid （PPA-SiO2） was found to be an efficient catalyst for the one-pot four-component Hantzsch condensation reaction of aryl aldehydes, dimedone, ethyl acetoacetate and ammonium acetate to afford the corresponding polyhydroquinoline derivatives in high yields. The main advantages of the present approach are short reaction times, clean reaction profiles, simple experimental and workup procedures.展开更多
A novel, efficient, and environmentally friendly method for the synthesis of polyhydroquinoline derivatives by a one‐pot, four‐component unsymmetrical Hantzsch condensation of dimedone, aldehydes, ethyl acetoacetate...A novel, efficient, and environmentally friendly method for the synthesis of polyhydroquinoline derivatives by a one‐pot, four‐component unsymmetrical Hantzsch condensation of dimedone, aldehydes, ethyl acetoacetate, and ammonium acetate in the presence of a catalytic amount of tetrabutylammonium hexatungstate [TBA]2[W6O19] under solvent‐free conditions has been developed. The results showed that this heterogeneous catalyst has high catalytic activity and the desired products were obtained in good to high yields. Moreover, the catalyst was found to be reusable and considerable catalytic activity was still achieved after the fifth run.展开更多
Some new 2-aryl-3,7-dihydro-4H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-ones have been prepared through cyclocondensation of 2-amino 1H-pyrrole-3-carboxamides with aromatic aldehydes followed by air oxidation in the presence of 3-me...Some new 2-aryl-3,7-dihydro-4H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-ones have been prepared through cyclocondensation of 2-amino 1H-pyrrole-3-carboxamides with aromatic aldehydes followed by air oxidation in the presence of 3-methyl-1-（4-sulfonic acid）butylimidazolium hydrogen sulfate[（CH;）;SO;HMIM][HSO;],a Br（?）nsted-acidic ionic liquid,as a green and reusable catalyst in solvent-free conditions.展开更多
Tetrabutylammonium hexatungstate,[TBA]2[W6O19],has been used as an efficient,inexpensive,and recyclable green catalyst for the one-pot three-component synthesis of 1,8-dioxodecahydroacridines by the reaction of dimedo...Tetrabutylammonium hexatungstate,[TBA]2[W6O19],has been used as an efficient,inexpensive,and recyclable green catalyst for the one-pot three-component synthesis of 1,8-dioxodecahydroacridines by the reaction of dimedone with aromatic or aliphatic aldehydes in the presence of a nitrogen source(ammonium acetate or aromatic amines) under neat conditions.There are several advantages to the current process over the standard procedures available in the literature,including shorter reaction times(7-14 min),higher yields,facile work-up,and minimal environmental impact.Furthermore,the catalyst can be conveniently recovered and reused.展开更多
In this study,we focused on a novel parallel mechanism for utilizing the motion simulator of a high-speed boat(HSB).First,we expressed the real behavior of the HSB based on a seakeeping trial.For this purpose,we recor...In this study,we focused on a novel parallel mechanism for utilizing the motion simulator of a high-speed boat(HSB).First,we expressed the real behavior of the HSB based on a seakeeping trial.For this purpose,we recorded the motion parameters of the HSB by gyroscope and accelerometer sensors,while using a special data acquisition technique.Additionally,a Chebychev highpass filter was applied as a noise filter to the accelerometer sensor.Then,a novel 3 degrees of freedom(DoF)parallel mechanism(1T2R)with prismatic actuators is proposed and analyses were performed on its inverse kinematics,velocity,and acceleration.Finally,the inverse dynamic analysis is presented by the principle of virtual work,and the validation of the analytical equations was compared by the ADAMS simulation software package.Additionally,according to the recorded experimental data of the HSB,the feasibility of the proposed novel parallel mechanism motion simulator of the HSB,as well as the necessity of using of the washout filters,was explored.展开更多
A sulfonated carbon material was shown to be a highly efficient,eco-friendly,and recyclable solid acid catalyst for the Biginelli reaction of β-ketoester,aldehyde,and urea or thiourea under solvent-free conditions.It...A sulfonated carbon material was shown to be a highly efficient,eco-friendly,and recyclable solid acid catalyst for the Biginelli reaction of β-ketoester,aldehyde,and urea or thiourea under solvent-free conditions.It gave 3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-ones and-thiones in good to excellent yields.This method has the advantages of a simple procedure with easy work-up,short reaction time,and high yields.The catalyst can be recycled after a simple work-up and was reused four times without substantial reduction in activity.展开更多
A newly prepared catalyst consisting of acidic ionic liquid 1-(4-sulfonic acid)butylpyridinium hydrogen sulfate supported on silica was used to catalyze the cross-aldol condensation of ketones with aromatic aldehydes ...A newly prepared catalyst consisting of acidic ionic liquid 1-(4-sulfonic acid)butylpyridinium hydrogen sulfate supported on silica was used to catalyze the cross-aldol condensation of ketones with aromatic aldehydes under solvent-free conditions. The highly active and selective catalyst gave good to excellent yields of the desired cross-aldol products without the occurrence of any self-condensation reactions. Reaction times were short, the procedure and work-up were simple, and no volatile or hazardous organic solvents were necessary. Moreover, the catalyst could be reused at least four times with only a slight reduction in activity.展开更多
This paper considers controlling and maximizing the absorbed power of wave energy converters for irregular waves. With respect to physical constraints of the system, a model predictive control is applied. Irregular wa...This paper considers controlling and maximizing the absorbed power of wave energy converters for irregular waves. With respect to physical constraints of the system, a model predictive control is applied. Irregular waves’ behavior is predicted by Kalman filter method. Owing to the great influence of controller parameters on the absorbed power, these parameters are optimized by imperialist competitive algorithm. The results illustrate the method’s efficiency in maximizing the extracted power in the presence of unknown excitation force which should be predicted by Kalman filter.展开更多
A simple and efficient catalytic protocol for the synthesis of 14-aryl-14H-dibenzo[a,j]xanthenes via the one-pot condensation ofβ-naphthol and aryl aldehydes using silicotungstic acid（H_4[SiW_（12）O_（40）]） is re...A simple and efficient catalytic protocol for the synthesis of 14-aryl-14H-dibenzo[a,j]xanthenes via the one-pot condensation ofβ-naphthol and aryl aldehydes using silicotungstic acid（H_4[SiW_（12）O_（40）]） is reported.The present method offers several advantages such as high to excellent yields,short reaction times,recovery and reusability of catalyst,mild reaction conditions and easy workup procedures.展开更多
Rock masses are commonly used as the underlying layer of important structures such as bridges, dams and transportation constructions. The success of a foundation design for such structures mainly depends on the accura...Rock masses are commonly used as the underlying layer of important structures such as bridges, dams and transportation constructions. The success of a foundation design for such structures mainly depends on the accuracy of estimating the bearing capacity of rock beneath them. Several traditional numerical approaches are proposed for the estimation of the bearing capacity of foundations resting on rock masses to avoid performing elaborate and expensive experimental studies. Despite this fact, there still exists a serious need to develop more robust predictive models. This paper proposes new nonlinear prediction models for the ultimate bearing capacity of shallow foundations resting on non-fractured rock masses using a novel evolutionary computational approach, called linear genetic programming. A comprehensive set of rock socket, centrifuge rock socket, plate load and large-scaled footing load test results is used to develop the models. In order to verify the validity of the models, the sensitivity analysis is conducted and discussed. The results indicate that the proposed models accurately characterize the bearing capacity of shallow foundations. The correlation coefficients between the experimental and predicted bearing capacity values are equal to 0.95 and 0.96 for the best LGP models. Moreover, the derived models reach a notably better prediction performance than the traditional equations.展开更多
An efficient and environmentally benign procedure for the catalytic esterification of salicylic acid with aliphatic alcohols, CnH2n+1OH(n=1-5)and benzylic alcohols,RC6H4CH2OH(R=H,NO2,OCH3,Br,Cl,Me)was developed using ...An efficient and environmentally benign procedure for the catalytic esterification of salicylic acid with aliphatic alcohols, CnH2n+1OH(n=1-5)and benzylic alcohols,RC6H4CH2OH(R=H,NO2,OCH3,Br,Cl,Me)was developed using nano-SiO2-supported Preyssler heteropolyacid both under thermal conditions and microwave irradiation.Silica nanostructures were obtained through a sol-gel method and were characterized by transmission electron microscopy and powder X-ray diffraction.The effects of various parameters such as solvent type,molar ratio of substrates,Preyssler heteropolyacid loading on silica,catalyst amount,temperature,and reaction time were studied and the optimum conditions were obtained.It has been found that the catalyst with 30 wt%loading is highly active and shows high yields in esterification reactions.The use of nano-SiO2-supported Preyssler heteropolyacid coupled with microwave irradiation allows a solvent-free,rapid(3 min),and high-yielding reaction.This catalyst can be easily recovered and reused for many times without a significant loss in its activity.展开更多
In this study, a new analytical approach is developed to analyze the free nonlinear vibration of conservative two-degree-of-freedom （TDOF） systems. The mathematical models of these systems are governed by second--or...In this study, a new analytical approach is developed to analyze the free nonlinear vibration of conservative two-degree-of-freedom （TDOF） systems. The mathematical models of these systems are governed by second--order nonlinear partial differential equations. Nonlinear differential equations were transferred into a single equation by using some intermediate variables. The single nonlinear differential equations are solved by using the first order of the Hamiltonian approach （HA）. Different parameters, which have a significant impact on the response of the systems, are considered and discussed. Some comparisons are presented to verify the results between the Hamiltonian approach and the exact solution. The maximum relative error is less than 2.2124 % for large amplitudes of vibration. It has been established that the first iteration of the Hamiltonian approach achieves very accurate results, does not require any small perturbations, and can be used for a wide range of nonlinear problems.展开更多
The aim of this study is to investigate the dynamic response of axially moving two-layer laminated plates on the Winkler and Pasternak foundations. The upper and lower layers are formed from a bidirectional functional...The aim of this study is to investigate the dynamic response of axially moving two-layer laminated plates on the Winkler and Pasternak foundations. The upper and lower layers are formed from a bidirectional functionally graded(FG) layer and a graphene platelet(GPL) reinforced porous layer, respectively. Henceforth, the combined layers will be referred to as a two-dimensional(2D) FG/GPL plate. Two types of porosity and three graphene dispersion patterns, each of which is distributed through the plate thickness,are investigated. The mechanical properties of the closed-cell layers are used to define the variation of Poisson’s ratio and the relationship between the porosity coefficients and the mass density. For the GPL reinforced layer, the effective Young’s modulus is derived with the Halpin-Tsai micro-system model, and the rule of mixtures is used to calculate the effective mass density and Poisson’s ratio. The material of the upper 2D-FG layer is graded in two directions, and its effective mechanical properties are also derived with the rule of mixtures. The dynamic governing equations are derived with a first-order shear deformation theory(FSDT) and the von Kármán nonlinear theory. A combination of the dynamic relaxation(DR) and Newmark’s direct integration methods is used to solve the governing equations in both time and space. A parametric study is carried out to explore the effects of the porosity coefficients, porosity and GPL distributions, material gradients, damping ratios, boundary conditions, and elastic foundation stiffnesses on the plate response. It is shown that both the distributions of the porosity and graphene nanofillers significantly affect the dynamic behaviors of the plates. It is also shown that the reduction in the dynamic deflection of the bilayer composite plates is maximized when the porosity and GPL distributions are symmetric.展开更多
DBUH-Br_3 catalyzed selective conversion of sulfides to sulfoxides in the presence of H_2O_2 as oxidizing agent is described.The reaction was performed selectively at room temperature and relatively short reaction times.
文摘This study investigates the innovative reuse of sewage sludge with eco-friendly alkaline solutes to improve clayey soil without conventional cementitious binders.The unconfined compressive strength(UCS)was the main criterion to assess the quality and effectiveness of the proposed solutions,as this test was performed to measure the strength of the stabilized clay by varying binders’dosages and curing times.Moreover,the direct shear test(DST)was used to investigate the Mohr-Coulomb parameters of the treated soil.Microstructure observations of the natural and treated soil were conducted using scanning electron microscope(SEM),energy-dispersive spectroscopy(EDS),and FTIR.Furthermore,toxicity characteristic leaching procedure(TCLP)tests were performed on the treated soil to investigate the leachability of metals.According to the results,using 2.5%of sewage sludge activated by NaOH and Na_(2)SiO_(3)increases the UCS values from 176 kPa to 1.46 MPa after 7 d and 56 d of curing,respectively.The results of the DST indicate that sewage sludge as a precursor increases cohesion and enhances frictional resistance,thereby improving the Mohr-Coulomb parameters of the stabilized soil.The SEM micrographs show that alkali-activated sewage sludge increases the integrity and reduces the cavity volumes in the stabilized soil.Moreover,TCLP tests revealed that the solubility of metals in the treated soil alkaliactivated by sewage sludge significantly decreased.This study suggests that using sewage sludge can replace cement and lime in ground improvement,improve the circular economy,and reduce the carbon footprint of construction projects.
文摘AIM:To analyze the two-year visual and refractive outcomes as well as the safety,and efficacy of photorefractive keratectomy(PRK)surgery for myopia.METHODS:In this prospective cohort study,63 eligible patients were recruited,including 45 women(71.4%)and 18 men(28.6%).Demographic characteristics along with pre-and post-operative clinical data including visual acuity,refraction,maximum ablation,spherical and cylindrical error,and residual stromal bed(RSB)were evaluated.RESULTS:The mean age of the patients was 35.42±8.16y(range 22 to 55y).The mean spherical and cylindrical error before surgery were-2.23±1.58 D(range-5 to+0.25)and-1.24±0.94 D,respectively(range-3.75 to 0.00).The mean efficacy and safety of PRK surgery at 2y follow-up were 0.98±0.06 and 1.01±0.04 respectively.The lower age was significantly correlated with a higher amount of efficacy index(P<0.001,r=-0.42).Also,the lower amount of preoperative myopia and spherical equivalent(SE)were correlated with a higher safety index(P<0.001,r=-0.44;P<0.001,r=-0.46).CONCLUSION:The two-year efficacy and safety of PRK for the treatment of low myopia is excellent.Younger age and lower amount of refractive error are correlated with higher efficacy and safety indices of the surgery.
文摘Weather and climate have a double-edged effect on tourism. It can be considered both as a limiting and a developing factor for tourism. In this regard, having access to precise bio-climatic information can be of high use to enhance the quality of tourism services. This study has evaluated the Bio-climatic conditions of the tourists in Mashhad, a North-Eastern city in Iran, through the use of thermo-physiological indicator of physiological equivalent temperature (PET). Studies have been done for the hours of 9:30, 12:30 and 21:30 of the local time using the statistical data of the period between 1978 and 2007. According to the results, the longest period of climatic-comfort-hours is around 21:30 (mainly in June, July, and August), and the shortest duration of climatic-comfort-hours is around 9:30 (sporadically assessed in April, May and October). The Bio-climatic conditions during the Nowruz Holidays are only comfortable in the evenings. Especially, there is the challenge of cold stress in the mornings and more specifically, at nights. However, the best condition of the whole assessed times in summer holidays (that is June 22nd to September 23rd) is at 21:30. Summer days are not ideal for tourism due to the heat stress. The daily change of PET index shows a Gaussian curve, the peak of which (indicative of too much heat stress) shows July, and non-stress condition can be seen on both sides of this curve.
文摘Solar energy is a valuable renewable energy source,and photovoltaic(PV)systems are a practical approach to harnessing this energy.Nevertheless,low energy efficiency is considered a major setback of the system.Moreover,high cell temperature and reflection of solar irradiance from the panel are considered chief culprits in this regard.Employing pulsating heat pipes(PHPs)is an innovative and useful approach to improving solar panel performance.This study presents the results of the power performance of a PV panel attached to a newly designed spiral pulsating heat pipe,while graphene oxide nanofluid with three different concentrations was used as a working fluid to maximize the efficacy of the solar panel.The study proved that the cooling method delivered high efficiency by reducing the temperature,especially in the middle of the day.Using nanofluid graphene oxide at concentrations of 0.2,0.4,and 0.8 gr/lit as the working fluid can reduce the thermal resistance of PHPs by over 30%,24%,and 15%,respectively.This,in turn,enhances the system’s electrical power output by approximately 9%,7%,and 6%,respectively.
基金supported by Islamic Azad University,Mashhad Branch
文摘A microwave-assisted sol-gel method was employed for the preparetion of nano-sized MgO particles using Mg(NO 3)2·6H2O as precursor and deionized water as solvent.The sample calcined at 500℃ had a high specific surface area of 243.2m2/g and particles sizes from 9.5to10.5nm.For comparison,MgO nanoparticles were also synthesized without microwave irradiation.X-ray diffraction (XRD) characterization showed the formation of smaller particles after microwave irradiation.The structure and morphology of the MgO particles were analyzed by N2 adsorption-desorption,XRD,scanning electron microscopy,and transmission electron microscopy.Their catalytic behavior was studied with the one-pot synthesis of Hantzsch1,4-dihydropyridines from the reaction of aromatic aldehydes,ethyl acetoacetate,and ammonium acetate.The MgO nanoparticles have high catalytic activity and gave the desired products in good to high yields.The catalyst can be easily recovered by filtration and was used at least three times with only a slight reduction in its catalytic activity.
文摘A simple and efficient procedure for the synthesis of 2-arylquinazolin-4（3H）-ones has been developed through cyclocondensation of 2-aminobenzamide with aromatic aldehydes using tetrabutylammonium bromide（TBAB） as novel neutral ionic liquid catalyst in the presence of copper（Ⅱ） chloride（CuCl;） as oxidizing agent under solvent-free conditions at 100℃.In the absence of CuCl;and under a nitrogen atmosphere,the unoxidized intermediates,2-aryl-2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4（1H）-ones,were isolated. Treatment of these intermediates with CuCl;in TBAB media gave the oxidized products 2-arylquinazolin-4（3H）-ones.On the other hand,cyclocondensation of 2-aminobenzamide with aromatic aldehydes in TBAB under microwave irradiation directly gave 2- arylquinazolin-4（3H）-ones.
文摘Silica gel-supported polyphosphoric acid （PPA-SiO2） was found to be an efficient catalyst for the one-pot four-component Hantzsch condensation reaction of aryl aldehydes, dimedone, ethyl acetoacetate and ammonium acetate to afford the corresponding polyhydroquinoline derivatives in high yields. The main advantages of the present approach are short reaction times, clean reaction profiles, simple experimental and workup procedures.
基金supported by Islamic Azad University, Mashhad Branch, Iran
文摘A novel, efficient, and environmentally friendly method for the synthesis of polyhydroquinoline derivatives by a one‐pot, four‐component unsymmetrical Hantzsch condensation of dimedone, aldehydes, ethyl acetoacetate, and ammonium acetate in the presence of a catalytic amount of tetrabutylammonium hexatungstate [TBA]2[W6O19] under solvent‐free conditions has been developed. The results showed that this heterogeneous catalyst has high catalytic activity and the desired products were obtained in good to high yields. Moreover, the catalyst was found to be reusable and considerable catalytic activity was still achieved after the fifth run.
文摘Some new 2-aryl-3,7-dihydro-4H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-ones have been prepared through cyclocondensation of 2-amino 1H-pyrrole-3-carboxamides with aromatic aldehydes followed by air oxidation in the presence of 3-methyl-1-（4-sulfonic acid）butylimidazolium hydrogen sulfate[（CH;）;SO;HMIM][HSO;],a Br（?）nsted-acidic ionic liquid,as a green and reusable catalyst in solvent-free conditions.
基金supported by Islamic Azad University,Mashhad Branch
文摘Tetrabutylammonium hexatungstate,[TBA]2[W6O19],has been used as an efficient,inexpensive,and recyclable green catalyst for the one-pot three-component synthesis of 1,8-dioxodecahydroacridines by the reaction of dimedone with aromatic or aliphatic aldehydes in the presence of a nitrogen source(ammonium acetate or aromatic amines) under neat conditions.There are several advantages to the current process over the standard procedures available in the literature,including shorter reaction times(7-14 min),higher yields,facile work-up,and minimal environmental impact.Furthermore,the catalyst can be conveniently recovered and reused.
文摘In this study,we focused on a novel parallel mechanism for utilizing the motion simulator of a high-speed boat(HSB).First,we expressed the real behavior of the HSB based on a seakeeping trial.For this purpose,we recorded the motion parameters of the HSB by gyroscope and accelerometer sensors,while using a special data acquisition technique.Additionally,a Chebychev highpass filter was applied as a noise filter to the accelerometer sensor.Then,a novel 3 degrees of freedom(DoF)parallel mechanism(1T2R)with prismatic actuators is proposed and analyses were performed on its inverse kinematics,velocity,and acceleration.Finally,the inverse dynamic analysis is presented by the principle of virtual work,and the validation of the analytical equations was compared by the ADAMS simulation software package.Additionally,according to the recorded experimental data of the HSB,the feasibility of the proposed novel parallel mechanism motion simulator of the HSB,as well as the necessity of using of the washout filters,was explored.
基金supported by Islamic Azad University,Mashhad Branch
文摘A sulfonated carbon material was shown to be a highly efficient,eco-friendly,and recyclable solid acid catalyst for the Biginelli reaction of β-ketoester,aldehyde,and urea or thiourea under solvent-free conditions.It gave 3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-ones and-thiones in good to excellent yields.This method has the advantages of a simple procedure with easy work-up,short reaction time,and high yields.The catalyst can be recycled after a simple work-up and was reused four times without substantial reduction in activity.
基金supported by Islamic Azad University,Mashhad Branch
文摘A newly prepared catalyst consisting of acidic ionic liquid 1-(4-sulfonic acid)butylpyridinium hydrogen sulfate supported on silica was used to catalyze the cross-aldol condensation of ketones with aromatic aldehydes under solvent-free conditions. The highly active and selective catalyst gave good to excellent yields of the desired cross-aldol products without the occurrence of any self-condensation reactions. Reaction times were short, the procedure and work-up were simple, and no volatile or hazardous organic solvents were necessary. Moreover, the catalyst could be reused at least four times with only a slight reduction in activity.
文摘This paper considers controlling and maximizing the absorbed power of wave energy converters for irregular waves. With respect to physical constraints of the system, a model predictive control is applied. Irregular waves’ behavior is predicted by Kalman filter method. Owing to the great influence of controller parameters on the absorbed power, these parameters are optimized by imperialist competitive algorithm. The results illustrate the method’s efficiency in maximizing the extracted power in the presence of unknown excitation force which should be predicted by Kalman filter.
文摘A simple and efficient catalytic protocol for the synthesis of 14-aryl-14H-dibenzo[a,j]xanthenes via the one-pot condensation ofβ-naphthol and aryl aldehydes using silicotungstic acid（H_4[SiW_（12）O_（40）]） is reported.The present method offers several advantages such as high to excellent yields,short reaction times,recovery and reusability of catalyst,mild reaction conditions and easy workup procedures.
文摘Rock masses are commonly used as the underlying layer of important structures such as bridges, dams and transportation constructions. The success of a foundation design for such structures mainly depends on the accuracy of estimating the bearing capacity of rock beneath them. Several traditional numerical approaches are proposed for the estimation of the bearing capacity of foundations resting on rock masses to avoid performing elaborate and expensive experimental studies. Despite this fact, there still exists a serious need to develop more robust predictive models. This paper proposes new nonlinear prediction models for the ultimate bearing capacity of shallow foundations resting on non-fractured rock masses using a novel evolutionary computational approach, called linear genetic programming. A comprehensive set of rock socket, centrifuge rock socket, plate load and large-scaled footing load test results is used to develop the models. In order to verify the validity of the models, the sensitivity analysis is conducted and discussed. The results indicate that the proposed models accurately characterize the bearing capacity of shallow foundations. The correlation coefficients between the experimental and predicted bearing capacity values are equal to 0.95 and 0.96 for the best LGP models. Moreover, the derived models reach a notably better prediction performance than the traditional equations.
基金supported by Islamic Azad University,Mashhad Branch
文摘An efficient and environmentally benign procedure for the catalytic esterification of salicylic acid with aliphatic alcohols, CnH2n+1OH(n=1-5)and benzylic alcohols,RC6H4CH2OH(R=H,NO2,OCH3,Br,Cl,Me)was developed using nano-SiO2-supported Preyssler heteropolyacid both under thermal conditions and microwave irradiation.Silica nanostructures were obtained through a sol-gel method and were characterized by transmission electron microscopy and powder X-ray diffraction.The effects of various parameters such as solvent type,molar ratio of substrates,Preyssler heteropolyacid loading on silica,catalyst amount,temperature,and reaction time were studied and the optimum conditions were obtained.It has been found that the catalyst with 30 wt%loading is highly active and shows high yields in esterification reactions.The use of nano-SiO2-supported Preyssler heteropolyacid coupled with microwave irradiation allows a solvent-free,rapid(3 min),and high-yielding reaction.This catalyst can be easily recovered and reused for many times without a significant loss in its activity.
文摘In this study, a new analytical approach is developed to analyze the free nonlinear vibration of conservative two-degree-of-freedom （TDOF） systems. The mathematical models of these systems are governed by second--order nonlinear partial differential equations. Nonlinear differential equations were transferred into a single equation by using some intermediate variables. The single nonlinear differential equations are solved by using the first order of the Hamiltonian approach （HA）. Different parameters, which have a significant impact on the response of the systems, are considered and discussed. Some comparisons are presented to verify the results between the Hamiltonian approach and the exact solution. The maximum relative error is less than 2.2124 % for large amplitudes of vibration. It has been established that the first iteration of the Hamiltonian approach achieves very accurate results, does not require any small perturbations, and can be used for a wide range of nonlinear problems.
文摘The aim of this study is to investigate the dynamic response of axially moving two-layer laminated plates on the Winkler and Pasternak foundations. The upper and lower layers are formed from a bidirectional functionally graded(FG) layer and a graphene platelet(GPL) reinforced porous layer, respectively. Henceforth, the combined layers will be referred to as a two-dimensional(2D) FG/GPL plate. Two types of porosity and three graphene dispersion patterns, each of which is distributed through the plate thickness,are investigated. The mechanical properties of the closed-cell layers are used to define the variation of Poisson’s ratio and the relationship between the porosity coefficients and the mass density. For the GPL reinforced layer, the effective Young’s modulus is derived with the Halpin-Tsai micro-system model, and the rule of mixtures is used to calculate the effective mass density and Poisson’s ratio. The material of the upper 2D-FG layer is graded in two directions, and its effective mechanical properties are also derived with the rule of mixtures. The dynamic governing equations are derived with a first-order shear deformation theory(FSDT) and the von Kármán nonlinear theory. A combination of the dynamic relaxation(DR) and Newmark’s direct integration methods is used to solve the governing equations in both time and space. A parametric study is carried out to explore the effects of the porosity coefficients, porosity and GPL distributions, material gradients, damping ratios, boundary conditions, and elastic foundation stiffnesses on the plate response. It is shown that both the distributions of the porosity and graphene nanofillers significantly affect the dynamic behaviors of the plates. It is also shown that the reduction in the dynamic deflection of the bilayer composite plates is maximized when the porosity and GPL distributions are symmetric.
文摘DBUH-Br_3 catalyzed selective conversion of sulfides to sulfoxides in the presence of H_2O_2 as oxidizing agent is described.The reaction was performed selectively at room temperature and relatively short reaction times.
