Driven by increasing global population and by growing demand for individual wealth, the consumption of energy and raw materials as well as the steadily growing CO2 concentration in atmosphere pose great challenges to ...Driven by increasing global population and by growing demand for individual wealth, the consumption of energy and raw materials as well as the steadily growing CO2 concentration in atmosphere pose great challenges to process engineering. This complex multi-scale discipline deals with the transformation of mass by energy to manifold products in different industrial fields under economical and ecological sus- tainable conditions. In growing circular economy, process engineering increasingly plays an important role in recovering valuable components from very diffuse material flows leaving the user stocks following widely variable time periods of use. As well it is engaged in thermal recovery of energy therefrom and in environmentally safe disposal of residual solid wastes whose recovery economically is not feasible. An efficient recovery of materials and energy following the laws of entropy is a must. A complex network of mass, energy, transportation and information flows has to be regarded with growing traded quantities of used goods even on global level. Important constraints in time, however, exist for a necessary realization of innovative new processes and communal mobility and industrial infrastructure on medium and large scale. Based on reasonable long term and highly reliable statistics from industrial organizations repre- senting steel and paper industry, some limits and trends of possible developments in processing of those industries with long recycling experience will be discussed.展开更多
The evolution of human civilization is becoming increasingly synchronized with the development of science and technology. Every step toward advancement achieved by humans showcases our creativity and ability to realiz...The evolution of human civilization is becoming increasingly synchronized with the development of science and technology. Every step toward advancement achieved by humans showcases our creativity and ability to realize ideas in practice. However, due to human activities aimed at goal fulfillment, Mother Earth has undeniably undergone many irreversible changes, which in turn have negatively impacted the environment [1].展开更多
Data-driven process monitoring is an effective approach to assure safe operation of modern manufacturing and energy systems,such as thermal power plants being studied in this work.Industrial processes are inherently d...Data-driven process monitoring is an effective approach to assure safe operation of modern manufacturing and energy systems,such as thermal power plants being studied in this work.Industrial processes are inherently dynamic and need to be monitored using dynamic algorithms.Mainstream dynamic algorithms rely on concatenating current measurement with past data.This work proposes a new,alternative dynamic process monitoring algorithm,using dot product feature analysis(DPFA).DPFA computes the dot product of consecutive samples,thus naturally capturing the process dynamics through temporal correlation.At the same time,DPFA's online computational complexity is lower than not just existing dynamic algorithms,but also classical static algorithms(e.g.,principal component analysis and slow feature analysis).The detectability of the new algorithm is analyzed for three types of faults typically seen in process systems:sensor bias,process fault and gain change fault.Through experiments with a numerical example and real data from a thermal power plant,the DPFA algorithm is shown to be superior to the state-of-the-art methods,in terms of better monitoring performance(fault detection rate and false alarm rate)and lower computational complexity.展开更多
The purity of electronic-grade chemicals significantly impacts electronic components.Although crystallization has been used to purify cerium ammonium nitrate(CAN),the impurity removal mechanism underlying different cr...The purity of electronic-grade chemicals significantly impacts electronic components.Although crystallization has been used to purify cerium ammonium nitrate(CAN),the impurity removal mechanism underlying different crystallization parameters remains unclear.Traditional analytical methods of inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry(ICP-MS)have problems in detecting trace Fe accurately,because of the high concentration of Ce and interference of polyatomic ions.Therefore,this study developed a new method integrating the standard addition and internal standard methods and explored the role of the kinetic energy discrimination mode.This new approach effectively overcomes Ce-related matrix interference and fills the gap in ultra-trace impurity detection.Furthermore,the study investigated the effects of cooling rate,seed mass loading and seed size on the removal of Fe impurity.The seed mass loading affects the average crystal size through regulating secondary nucleation and crystal growth.The removal of Fe in CAN is determined by surface adsorption and agglomeration.Under the condition of the cooling rate of 0.2 K·min^(-1),and addition of 0.5%(mass)600-680 μm seeds,the Fe content is the lowest,at only 0.24 mg·L^(-1),and the Fe removal rate reaches 92.28%.展开更多
Bone repair remains an important target in tissue engineering,making the development of bioactive scaffolds for effective bone defect repair a critical objective.In this study,β-tricalcium phosphate(β-TCP)scaffolds ...Bone repair remains an important target in tissue engineering,making the development of bioactive scaffolds for effective bone defect repair a critical objective.In this study,β-tricalcium phosphate(β-TCP)scaffolds incorporated with processed pyritum decoction(PPD)were fabricated using three-dimensional(3D)printing-assisted freeze-casting.The produced composite scaffolds were evaluated for their mechanical strength,physicochemical properties,biocompatibility,in vitro proangiogenic activity,and in vivo efficacy in repairing rabbit femoral defects.They not only demonstrated excellent physicochemical properties,enhanced mechanical strength,and good biosafety but also significantly promoted the proliferation,migration,and aggregation of pro-angiogenic human umbilical vein endothelial cells(HUVECs).In vivo studies revealed that all scaffold groups facilitated osteogenesis at the bone defect site,with theβ-TCP scaffolds loaded with PPD markedly enhancing the expression of neurogenic locus Notch homolog protein 1(Notch1),vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF),bone morphogenetic protein-2(BMP-2),and osteopontin(OPN).Overall,the scaffolds developed in this study exhibited strong angiogenic and osteogenic capabilities both in vitro and in vivo.The incorporation of PPD notably promoted the angiogenic-osteogenic coupling,thereby accelerating bone repair,which suggests that PPD is a promising material for bone repair and that the PPD/β-TCP scaffolds hold great potential as a bone graft alternative.展开更多
A sensor,serving as a transducer,produces a quantifiable output in response to a predetermined input stimulus,which may be of a chemical or physical nature.The field of gas detection has experienced a substantial surg...A sensor,serving as a transducer,produces a quantifiable output in response to a predetermined input stimulus,which may be of a chemical or physical nature.The field of gas detection has experienced a substantial surge in research activity,attributable to the diverse functionalities and enhanced accessibility of advanced active materials.In this work,recent advances in gas sensors,specifically those utilizing Field Effect Transistors(FETs),are summarized,including device configurations,response characteristics,sensor materials,and application domains.In pursuing high-performance artificial olfactory systems,the evolution of FET gas sensors necessitates their synchronization with material advancements.These materials should have large surface areas to enhance gas adsorption,efficient conversion of gas input to detectable signals,and strong mechanical qualities.The exploration of gas-sensitive materials has covered diverse categories,such as organic semiconductor polymers,conductive organic compounds and polymers,metal oxides,metal-organic frameworks,and low-dimensional materials.The application of gas sensing technology holds significant promise in domains such as industrial safety,environmental monitoring,and medical diagnostics.This comprehensive review thoroughly examines recent progress,identifies prevailing technical challenges,and outlines prospects for gas detection technology utilizing field effect transistors.The primary aim is to provide a valuable reference for driving the development of the next generation of gas-sensitive monitoring and detection systems characterized by improved sensitivity,selectivity,and intelligence.展开更多
The synthesis of propylene carbonate(PC)from CO_(2) and propylene oxide(PO)is a typical gas-liquid biphasic system,where gas-liquid mass transfer efficiency significantly influences CO_(2) cycloaddition reactions.Here...The synthesis of propylene carbonate(PC)from CO_(2) and propylene oxide(PO)is a typical gas-liquid biphasic system,where gas-liquid mass transfer efficiency significantly influences CO_(2) cycloaddition reactions.Here,we proposed a microchannel reaction system for the CO_(2) cycloaddition reaction catalyzed by ionic liquid within an aqueous environment.The effect of liquid flow rate,temperature and residence time on gas-liquid flow pattern,catalytic performance and mass transfer were systematically investigated.The results revealed that the PC generation rate reached 560.11 mmol·ml^(−1)·h^(−1)at a 50 cm of flow distance under reaction conditions of 105℃,2.5 MPa,QG=176 ml·min^(−1) and QL=0.3 ml·min^(−1).Variations in mass transfer rate and reaction rate at different flow distances were experimentally studied.The reaction efficiency gradually decreased with increasing flow distance,which were attributed to the reduction of mass transfer caused by decreasing bubble velocity.Optimizing bubble velocity at an appropriate position enhanced reaction efficiency by improving mass transfer,achieving a 97.7%PC yield within 2.85 min.Furthermore,a kinetic model coupling intrinsic kinetics with gas-liquid mass transfer was developed for CO_(2) cycloaddition reaction.The kinetic model was applied to predict PC reaction rates in microchannel reactors at various temperatures and liquid flow rates,achieving an average relative error of 9.6%.展开更多
The carbonylation of amines offers a promising route for synthesizing N-substituted carbamates with high atom economy.However,conventional catalysts exhibit limited catalytic efficiency,and the underlying proton trans...The carbonylation of amines offers a promising route for synthesizing N-substituted carbamates with high atom economy.However,conventional catalysts exhibit limited catalytic efficiency,and the underlying proton transfer mechanism remains elusive.Herein,we reported a metal-free,room-temperature strategy utilizing 1,5,7-triazabicyclo[4.4.0]dec-5-ene(TBD)as a dual hydrogen bond catalyst to synergistically activate propylamine(PA)and dimethyl carbonate(DMC).This green catalytic system achieves a 10-fold acceleration in reaction rate compared to other hydrogen bonding catalysts under mild conditions.This is enabled by dual hydrogen bonding of TBD with PA and DMC,which facilitates rapid proton transfer and stabilizes tetrahedral intermediates.Theoretical calculations confirm that the dual hydrogen bond system significantly lowers activation energy compared to single hydrogen bond analogs.Furthermore,it was revealed that the hydrogen bonding network within the product is the primary factor responsible for the sluggish reaction rate.This study demonstrates the effectiveness of a dual hydrogen bond system in accelerating the carbonylation of amines and provides a green route to access carbamates.展开更多
This article presents a new synergistic extraction system composed of Cyanex 272(C272,bis(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)phosphinic acid)and iso-octanol for Sc_(3+) separation.The proposed synergistic system possessed an Sc^(3...This article presents a new synergistic extraction system composed of Cyanex 272(C272,bis(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)phosphinic acid)and iso-octanol for Sc_(3+) separation.The proposed synergistic system possessed an Sc^(3+) extraction efficiency of 93.5%and a back-extraction efficiency of 82.7%,with selectivity coefficients of β_(Sc/Fe)=459 and β_(Sc/Al)=4241,which are considerably higher as compared to the current extraction systems.The extraction mechanism was studied and interpreted.The enhanced extraction efficiency is attributed to the increased hydrophobicity of the ternary complex,whereas the back-extraction efficiency can be ascribed to the attenuated stability of the complex.C272 and C272–iso-octanol systems also possess considerable surface activity,which is beneficial for the phase separation in solvent extraction.Based on the solvent extraction results,a preliminary study was conducted on polymer inclusion membranes(PIMs)using the binary system for Sc^(3+) separation to avoid the formation of the third phase,achieving an optimal initial flux of PIM of 6.71×10^(−4)mol·m^(−2)·h^(−1).Our results provide valuable information on highly efficient Sc^(3+) separation,and the study on PIM extraction has shown a green alternative to solvent extraction.展开更多
The premature decay of electrochemical nitrogen reduction reaction(eNRR)performance at low electrode potentials remains a major obstacle to practical applications,which is primarily attributed to the competition from ...The premature decay of electrochemical nitrogen reduction reaction(eNRR)performance at low electrode potentials remains a major obstacle to practical applications,which is primarily attributed to the competition from the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER).A new paradigm capable of transcending current selectivity constraints is urgently required to advance eNRR toward industrial implementation.In this work,we propose two practical selectivity descriptors(ΔΔG andΔU)based on a systematic investigation of the potential-dependent competition between eNRR and HER on confined dual-atom catalysts.The descriptorΔΔG(G_(N_(2))-ΔG_(H))identifies the potential range where N_(2)adsorption dominates over H adsorption,whileΔU(U_(cross)-U_(eNRR))specifies the potential range to trigger direct eNRR,offering a quantitative benchmark for rational catalyst design.Ideal catalysts should maintain N_(2)-preferential adsorption across a broad potential window to facilitate direct eNRR.Guided by this insight,we demonstrate that confined dual-atom configurations with optimized interatomic distances can simultaneously achieve both overwhelming N_(2)adsorption and sufficient activation,thereby overcoming the conventional selectivity limitations.This strategy enables ammonia synthesis with industrially relevant production rates and current density even at elevated potentials.Our mechanistic insights not only elucidate the root causes of performance limitations in eNRR but also offer a rational design framework for developing high-performance catalysts across a broad range of electrochemical transformations.展开更多
Dimethylphenols serve as important intermediates in synthesizing pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals,yet traditional distillation struggles to separate their isomers due to minimal boiling point differences,and the deve...Dimethylphenols serve as important intermediates in synthesizing pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals,yet traditional distillation struggles to separate their isomers due to minimal boiling point differences,and the development of melt crystallization is hampered by lacking solid–liquid equilibrium (SLE) data for some isomers.Therefore,the SLE data of both binary and ternary mixtures of 2,3-dimethylphenol (2,3-DMP),3,5-dimethylphenol (3,5-DMP),and 3,4-dimethylphenol (3,4-DMP) were determined by using differential scanning calorimetry in this work.Additionally,crystallographic analysis was conducted to investigate the thermodynamic characteristics of these mixtures.The experimental results indicated that all the systems investigated in this research exhibited eutectic behavior.The experimentally obtained SLE data were well correlated with the Wilson and non-random two-liquid models.The excess thermodynamic functions were calculated to analyze the types and intensities of the molecular interactions occurring in the mixtures.Furthermore,this study developed a model for the correlation between the theoretical crystallization yield and the actual cooling yield and final yield in melt crystallization.This study has furnished reliable data essential for developing and optimizing the melt crystallization process of mixtures of 2,3-DMP,3,5-DMP,and 3,4-DMP.展开更多
Data-driven deep learning modeling has been increasingly applied to quality prediction in complex chemical processes.However,the data show complex temporal features due to different residence times and strong coupling...Data-driven deep learning modeling has been increasingly applied to quality prediction in complex chemical processes.However,the data show complex temporal features due to different residence times and strong coupling relationships among chemical entities.This study proposes a multi-scale temporal feature extraction module to extract local dynamic temporal features across different time scales and combines it with long short-term memory(LSTM)networks to capture global temporal patterns,thereby taking full advantage of available data.In addition,variable-wise channel attention is integrated into the model to enhance attention on the essential parts of the feature maps and improve predictive performance.Furthermore,by analyzing the attention weights,the model quickly identifies the key variables that significantly affect the predictions.Finally,the model is applied to a real corn starch liquefaction process and achieves an accurate product quality prediction with an R^(2) value of 0.9392,which represents a 4%to 9%improvement over traditional models and demonstrates the superiority of the proposed approach.展开更多
Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs) are regarded as one of the most promising energy conversion and storage devices.Nevertheless,side reactions and dendrite growth on the zinc metal anode hinder their widespread applica...Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs) are regarded as one of the most promising energy conversion and storage devices.Nevertheless,side reactions and dendrite growth on the zinc metal anode hinder their widespread application.In this study,hemin was employed as a multi-functional artificial interface for the first time to inhibit the disordered growth of zinc dendrites and mitigate side reactions.Theoretical calculations indicate that hemin is preferentially adsorbed onto the zinc anode,thus blocking the interaction between the active zinc anode and electrolyte.Compared with zinc foil,the Hemin@Zn anode demonstrates enhanced corrosion resistance,a decrease in hydrogen evolution,and more orderly deposition of zinc.As expected,the symmetric cell with Hemin@Zn anode can sustain up to 4000 h at 0.2 mA/cm^(2),0.2 mAh/cm^(2).Asymmetric Zn//Cu cells exhibit an average coulombic efficiency exceeding 99.72 % during 500 cycles.Moreover,the full cell Hemin@Zn//NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10) delivers a superior capacity up to 367 m Ah/g and the discharge capacity retention reaches 124 mAh/g after 1200 cycles even at a current density of 5 A/g.This work provides a simple and effective method for constructing a robust artificial interface to promote the application of long-life AZIBs.展开更多
Thermoplastic polyurethane(TPU)consists of a hardsegment and a soft segment,where the former affords mechanical strength and thermalstability,while the latter provides a possibility of good ionic conductivity by promo...Thermoplastic polyurethane(TPU)consists of a hardsegment and a soft segment,where the former affords mechanical strength and thermalstability,while the latter provides a possibility of good ionic conductivity by promoting dissociation of ions from the lithium salt.Thus,TPU attracts a wide interest recently as a promising polymer electrolyte for solid-state lithium batteries.However,the relatively low ionic conductivity of TPU still restricts its actual applications due to the aggregation of polymer chains,which greatly reduces the dissociation of lithium salts.Herein,a strategy to address this challenge was adopted by in situ polymerization poly(ethylene glycol diacrylate)(PEGDA)in fully dispersed TPU.Hence a stretchable solid-state electrolyte(denoted as TELL and the contrast sample was denoted as TLL)with high ionic conductivity of 7.18×10^(-4) S/cm was obtained at room temperature.The Li^(+)transference number is 0.85 in Li|TELL|Li cell and can stably undergo charge-discharge cycles for 1400 h at a current density of O.1 mA/cm^(2),while the contrast sample is short-circuited after 634 h of cycling.The LiFePO_(4)|TELL|Li cell achieves a capacity retention of 78.93%after 200 cycles at 2 C.The LiFePO_(4) TLL Li cellonly gains the capacity retention of 51.9%after 50 cyclesat the same current density.So,the method adopted here may provide a new approach to realize a flexible solid-state electrolyte with high ion-conductivity.展开更多
MXene derivatives are notable two-dimensional nanomaterials with numerous prospective applications in the domains of energy development.MXene derivative,MBene,diversifies its focus on energy storage and harvesting due...MXene derivatives are notable two-dimensional nanomaterials with numerous prospective applications in the domains of energy development.MXene derivative,MBene,diversifies its focus on energy storage and harvesting due to its exceptional electrical conductivity,structural flexibility,and mechanical properties.This comprehensive review describes the sandwich-like structure of the synthesized MBene,derived from its multilayered parent material and its distinct chemical framework to date.The fields of focus encompass the investigation of novel MBenes,the study of phase-changing mechanisms,and the examination of hex-MBenes,ortho-MBenes,tetra-MBenes,tri-MBenes,and MXenes with identical transition metal components.A critical analysis is also provided on the electrochemical mechanism and performance of MBene in energy storage(Li/Na/Mg/Ca/Li–S batteries and supercapacitors),as well as conversion and harvesting(CO_(2) reduction,and nitrogen reduction reactions).The persistent difficulties associated with conducting experimental synthesis and establishing artificial intelligence-based forecasts are extensively deliberated alongside the potential and forthcoming prospects of MBenes.This review provides a single platform for an overview of the MBene’s potential in energy storage and harvesting.展开更多
Temperate forests are vital for maintaining ecological security and regulating the global climate.Despite considerable controversy surrounding the biophysical impacts of temperate forests on mid-latitude temperatures,...Temperate forests are vital for maintaining ecological security and regulating the global climate.Despite considerable controversy surrounding the biophysical impacts of temperate forests on mid-latitude temperatures,we analyzed the effects of forest cover change on local temperature using the Weather Research and Forecasting(WRF)model from 2010 to 2020 in the Greater and Lesser Khingan Mountains(GLKM),Northeastern China,and explored the related driving factors.The conversions between forest and open lands(i.e.,cropland and grassland)were predominant.During the growing season,the conversion of cropland and grassland to forest resulted in warming(0.38±0.10 and 0.41±0.09℃,respectively)in air temperature(Ta),while the reverse conversion caused cooling(-0.31 peratur±0.08 and e-0.24±0.07℃,respectively),which was less than the changes observed in land surface tem(LST).Conversion of forest to impervious land caused warming(1.16 the±0.11℃),and opposite conversion resulted in cooling(can-0.88 t±0.17℃).These results indicate that radiative effects like albedo and net radiation drive the signifi net warming effect from afforestation on open lands within the temperate forest ecoregion.Conversely,conversion to impervious land produced the most substantial net warming impacts,driven by non-radiative effects like sensible heat,latent heat,and ground heat flux(GH).In these conversions,temperature can indirectly influence precipitation(Pre)through vapor pressure deficit(VPD),and Pre can also indirectly affect temperature via evapotranspiration(ET).This study highlights the need to thoroughly understand the impacts of afforestation in temperate forests while avoiding deforestation to regulate the climate effectively.展开更多
Lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries require efficient catalysts to accelerate polysulfide conversion and mitigate the shuttle effect.However,the rational design of catalysts remains challenging due to the lack of a systemat...Lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries require efficient catalysts to accelerate polysulfide conversion and mitigate the shuttle effect.However,the rational design of catalysts remains challenging due to the lack of a systematic strategy that rationally optimizes electronic structures and mesoscale transport properties.In this work,we propose an autogenously transformed CoWO_(4)/WO_(2) heterojunction catalyst,integrating a strong polysulfide-adsorbing intercalation catalyst with a metallic-phase promoter for enhanced activity.CoWO_(4) effectively captures polysulfides,while the CoWO_(4)/WO_(2) interface facilitates their S-S bond activation on heterogenous catalytic sites.Benefiting from its directional intercalation channels,CoWO_(4) not only serves as a dynamic Li-ion reservoir but also provides continuous and direct pathways for rapid Li-ion transport.Such synergistic interactions across the heterojunction interfaces enhance the catalytic activity of the composite.As a result,the CoWO_(4)/WO_(2) heterostructure demonstrates significantly enhanced catalytic performance,delivering a high capacity of 1262 mAh g^(−1) at 0.1 C.Furthermore,its rate capability and high sulfur loading performance are markedly improved,surpassing the limitations of its single-component counterparts.This study provides new insights into the catalytic mechanisms governing Li-S chemistry and offers a promising strategy for the rational design of high-performance Li-S battery catalysts.展开更多
The meniscus plays an important role in the biomechanical function of the knee joint,but knee osteoarthritis(OA)deteriorates the mechanical properties of the meniscus.Thus understanding the mechanical behaviour of the...The meniscus plays an important role in the biomechanical function of the knee joint,but knee osteoarthritis(OA)deteriorates the mechanical properties of the meniscus.Thus understanding the mechanical behaviour of the OA meniscus is very important.This study aimed to assess the quasi-static nonlinear mechanical behaviours of the three zones of the OA meniscus by a proposed meso-indentation method,and further to investigate its nonlinear mechanical responses under the stance.Four pairs of menisci were harvested from OA patients during total knee arthroplasty.One pair of the menisci was first used for the histological analysis.Binocular fringe projection technology was then employed to reconstruct the morphology of the other three pairs of the menisci.Subsequently,a meso-indentation method was proposed to characterize the nonlinear behaviors of the meniscus zones,moreover,the hyperelastic model(HEM)together with the Hertz’s elastic model(EM)was used to fit the indentation force-depth curves of the meniscus zones.Furthermore,the fitted HEM and EM materials parameters were used to simulate the mechanical response of the meniscus in the stance by two simplified meniscus models.The results showed that the type III collagen widely existed in the OA menisci,and the red-white zone exhibited the best mechanical performance,and the 3-term Mooney-Rivlin model was the best descriptor for the nonlinear mechanical characterization of the three zones.Moreover,the stress or strain distributions of the simplified meniscus models differed significantly between the HEM and EM under the stance,and the EM underestimated the mechanical behaviours of the meniscus.The current work generally provides a novel testing method to study the nonlinear mechanical behaviour of soft biological materials,and is specifically helpful to understand the nonlinear mechanical behaviour of the OA meniscus for which the HEM should be used in the meniscus-related biomechanical studies.展开更多
Chemical-looping gasification （CLG） is a novel process for syngas generation from solid fuels, sharing the same basic principles as chemical-looping combustion （CLC）. It also uses oxygen carriers （mainly metal ox...Chemical-looping gasification （CLG） is a novel process for syngas generation from solid fuels, sharing the same basic principles as chemical-looping combustion （CLC）. It also uses oxygen carriers （mainly metal oxide and calcium sulfate） to transfer heat and oxygen to the fuel. In this paper, the primary investigation into the CLG process with CaSO4 as oxygen carrier was carried out by thermodynamic analysis and experiments in the tube reactor. Sulfur-contained gas emission was mainly H2S rather than SO2 in the CLG process, showing some different features from the CLC. The mass and heat balance of CLG processes were calculated thermodynamically to determinate the auto-thermal operating conditions with different CaSO4/C and steam/C molar ratios. It was found that the CaSO4/C molar ratio should be higher than 0.2 to reach auto-thermal balance. The effect of temperature on the reactions between oxygen carrier and coal was investigated based on Gibbs free energy minimum method and ex- perimental results. It indicated that high temperature favored the CLG process in the fuel reactor and part of syngas was consumed to compensate for auto-thermal system.展开更多
文摘Driven by increasing global population and by growing demand for individual wealth, the consumption of energy and raw materials as well as the steadily growing CO2 concentration in atmosphere pose great challenges to process engineering. This complex multi-scale discipline deals with the transformation of mass by energy to manifold products in different industrial fields under economical and ecological sus- tainable conditions. In growing circular economy, process engineering increasingly plays an important role in recovering valuable components from very diffuse material flows leaving the user stocks following widely variable time periods of use. As well it is engaged in thermal recovery of energy therefrom and in environmentally safe disposal of residual solid wastes whose recovery economically is not feasible. An efficient recovery of materials and energy following the laws of entropy is a must. A complex network of mass, energy, transportation and information flows has to be regarded with growing traded quantities of used goods even on global level. Important constraints in time, however, exist for a necessary realization of innovative new processes and communal mobility and industrial infrastructure on medium and large scale. Based on reasonable long term and highly reliable statistics from industrial organizations repre- senting steel and paper industry, some limits and trends of possible developments in processing of those industries with long recycling experience will be discussed.
基金the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21922813,21921005,22178364,21978291 and 21776289)the Innovation Academy for Green Manufacture,Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.IAGM2020C16 and IAGM2020C21)。
文摘The evolution of human civilization is becoming increasingly synchronized with the development of science and technology. Every step toward advancement achieved by humans showcases our creativity and ability to realize ideas in practice. However, due to human activities aimed at goal fulfillment, Mother Earth has undeniably undergone many irreversible changes, which in turn have negatively impacted the environment [1].
基金supported in part by the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars of China(62225303)the National Natural Science Fundation of China(62303039,62433004)+2 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(BX20230034,2023M730190)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(buctrc202201,QNTD2023-01)the High Performance Computing Platform,College of Information Science and Technology,Beijing University of Chemical Technology
文摘Data-driven process monitoring is an effective approach to assure safe operation of modern manufacturing and energy systems,such as thermal power plants being studied in this work.Industrial processes are inherently dynamic and need to be monitored using dynamic algorithms.Mainstream dynamic algorithms rely on concatenating current measurement with past data.This work proposes a new,alternative dynamic process monitoring algorithm,using dot product feature analysis(DPFA).DPFA computes the dot product of consecutive samples,thus naturally capturing the process dynamics through temporal correlation.At the same time,DPFA's online computational complexity is lower than not just existing dynamic algorithms,but also classical static algorithms(e.g.,principal component analysis and slow feature analysis).The detectability of the new algorithm is analyzed for three types of faults typically seen in process systems:sensor bias,process fault and gain change fault.Through experiments with a numerical example and real data from a thermal power plant,the DPFA algorithm is shown to be superior to the state-of-the-art methods,in terms of better monitoring performance(fault detection rate and false alarm rate)and lower computational complexity.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22308358,22208346,22421003)IPE Project for Frontier Basic Research(QYJC-2023-05)+1 种基金National Key Research and Development Program(2022YFC3902701)CAS Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research(YSBR-038).
文摘The purity of electronic-grade chemicals significantly impacts electronic components.Although crystallization has been used to purify cerium ammonium nitrate(CAN),the impurity removal mechanism underlying different crystallization parameters remains unclear.Traditional analytical methods of inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry(ICP-MS)have problems in detecting trace Fe accurately,because of the high concentration of Ce and interference of polyatomic ions.Therefore,this study developed a new method integrating the standard addition and internal standard methods and explored the role of the kinetic energy discrimination mode.This new approach effectively overcomes Ce-related matrix interference and fills the gap in ultra-trace impurity detection.Furthermore,the study investigated the effects of cooling rate,seed mass loading and seed size on the removal of Fe impurity.The seed mass loading affects the average crystal size through regulating secondary nucleation and crystal growth.The removal of Fe in CAN is determined by surface adsorption and agglomeration.Under the condition of the cooling rate of 0.2 K·min^(-1),and addition of 0.5%(mass)600-680 μm seeds,the Fe content is the lowest,at only 0.24 mg·L^(-1),and the Fe removal rate reaches 92.28%.
基金supported by the National Science Foundation of China(Nos.81373970,81773902,81973484,and 32171402)the National College Students Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program(No.201810315019)+4 种基金the Postgraduate Research and Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(Nos.SJCX21_0712 and KYCX23_2052)the Scientific Research Project of Jiangsu Provincial Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine(No.XYLD2024013)the Youth Scientific Research Project of Jiangyin Municipal Health Commission(No.Q202402)the Natural Science Foundation Project of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine(No.XZR2024173)the Jiangyin Science and Technology Innovation Special Fund Project(No.JY0603A011014230032PB),China.
文摘Bone repair remains an important target in tissue engineering,making the development of bioactive scaffolds for effective bone defect repair a critical objective.In this study,β-tricalcium phosphate(β-TCP)scaffolds incorporated with processed pyritum decoction(PPD)were fabricated using three-dimensional(3D)printing-assisted freeze-casting.The produced composite scaffolds were evaluated for their mechanical strength,physicochemical properties,biocompatibility,in vitro proangiogenic activity,and in vivo efficacy in repairing rabbit femoral defects.They not only demonstrated excellent physicochemical properties,enhanced mechanical strength,and good biosafety but also significantly promoted the proliferation,migration,and aggregation of pro-angiogenic human umbilical vein endothelial cells(HUVECs).In vivo studies revealed that all scaffold groups facilitated osteogenesis at the bone defect site,with theβ-TCP scaffolds loaded with PPD markedly enhancing the expression of neurogenic locus Notch homolog protein 1(Notch1),vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF),bone morphogenetic protein-2(BMP-2),and osteopontin(OPN).Overall,the scaffolds developed in this study exhibited strong angiogenic and osteogenic capabilities both in vitro and in vivo.The incorporation of PPD notably promoted the angiogenic-osteogenic coupling,thereby accelerating bone repair,which suggests that PPD is a promising material for bone repair and that the PPD/β-TCP scaffolds hold great potential as a bone graft alternative.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2023YFC3707201)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52320105003)+2 种基金the Informatization Plan of Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.CAS-WX2023PY-0103)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.E3ET1803)sponsored by the Alliance of International Science Organizations(ANSO)scholarship for young talents.
文摘A sensor,serving as a transducer,produces a quantifiable output in response to a predetermined input stimulus,which may be of a chemical or physical nature.The field of gas detection has experienced a substantial surge in research activity,attributable to the diverse functionalities and enhanced accessibility of advanced active materials.In this work,recent advances in gas sensors,specifically those utilizing Field Effect Transistors(FETs),are summarized,including device configurations,response characteristics,sensor materials,and application domains.In pursuing high-performance artificial olfactory systems,the evolution of FET gas sensors necessitates their synchronization with material advancements.These materials should have large surface areas to enhance gas adsorption,efficient conversion of gas input to detectable signals,and strong mechanical qualities.The exploration of gas-sensitive materials has covered diverse categories,such as organic semiconductor polymers,conductive organic compounds and polymers,metal oxides,metal-organic frameworks,and low-dimensional materials.The application of gas sensing technology holds significant promise in domains such as industrial safety,environmental monitoring,and medical diagnostics.This comprehensive review thoroughly examines recent progress,identifies prevailing technical challenges,and outlines prospects for gas detection technology utilizing field effect transistors.The primary aim is to provide a valuable reference for driving the development of the next generation of gas-sensitive monitoring and detection systems characterized by improved sensitivity,selectivity,and intelligence.
基金supported by the National Key Projects for Fundamental Research and development of China(2020YFA0710202)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2024M761567)Shandong Postdoctoral Science Foundation(SDCX-ZG-202400271).
文摘The synthesis of propylene carbonate(PC)from CO_(2) and propylene oxide(PO)is a typical gas-liquid biphasic system,where gas-liquid mass transfer efficiency significantly influences CO_(2) cycloaddition reactions.Here,we proposed a microchannel reaction system for the CO_(2) cycloaddition reaction catalyzed by ionic liquid within an aqueous environment.The effect of liquid flow rate,temperature and residence time on gas-liquid flow pattern,catalytic performance and mass transfer were systematically investigated.The results revealed that the PC generation rate reached 560.11 mmol·ml^(−1)·h^(−1)at a 50 cm of flow distance under reaction conditions of 105℃,2.5 MPa,QG=176 ml·min^(−1) and QL=0.3 ml·min^(−1).Variations in mass transfer rate and reaction rate at different flow distances were experimentally studied.The reaction efficiency gradually decreased with increasing flow distance,which were attributed to the reduction of mass transfer caused by decreasing bubble velocity.Optimizing bubble velocity at an appropriate position enhanced reaction efficiency by improving mass transfer,achieving a 97.7%PC yield within 2.85 min.Furthermore,a kinetic model coupling intrinsic kinetics with gas-liquid mass transfer was developed for CO_(2) cycloaddition reaction.The kinetic model was applied to predict PC reaction rates in microchannel reactors at various temperatures and liquid flow rates,achieving an average relative error of 9.6%.
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2023YFC3905400)the Clean Combustion and Low-carbon Utilization of Coal,Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences,Grant No.XDA 29000000.
文摘The carbonylation of amines offers a promising route for synthesizing N-substituted carbamates with high atom economy.However,conventional catalysts exhibit limited catalytic efficiency,and the underlying proton transfer mechanism remains elusive.Herein,we reported a metal-free,room-temperature strategy utilizing 1,5,7-triazabicyclo[4.4.0]dec-5-ene(TBD)as a dual hydrogen bond catalyst to synergistically activate propylamine(PA)and dimethyl carbonate(DMC).This green catalytic system achieves a 10-fold acceleration in reaction rate compared to other hydrogen bonding catalysts under mild conditions.This is enabled by dual hydrogen bonding of TBD with PA and DMC,which facilitates rapid proton transfer and stabilizes tetrahedral intermediates.Theoretical calculations confirm that the dual hydrogen bond system significantly lowers activation energy compared to single hydrogen bond analogs.Furthermore,it was revealed that the hydrogen bonding network within the product is the primary factor responsible for the sluggish reaction rate.This study demonstrates the effectiveness of a dual hydrogen bond system in accelerating the carbonylation of amines and provides a green route to access carbamates.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China Regional Innovation and Development Joint Fund(U24A20557)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDC0230403)+3 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22378393,22208356)“Hundred Talents Program”of the Chinese Academy of Sciencesthe Chinese Academy of Sciences stably supports the youth team plan in the field of basic research(YSBR 038)Key Research&Development projects in Qinghai Province(2023-HZ-805).
文摘This article presents a new synergistic extraction system composed of Cyanex 272(C272,bis(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)phosphinic acid)and iso-octanol for Sc_(3+) separation.The proposed synergistic system possessed an Sc^(3+) extraction efficiency of 93.5%and a back-extraction efficiency of 82.7%,with selectivity coefficients of β_(Sc/Fe)=459 and β_(Sc/Al)=4241,which are considerably higher as compared to the current extraction systems.The extraction mechanism was studied and interpreted.The enhanced extraction efficiency is attributed to the increased hydrophobicity of the ternary complex,whereas the back-extraction efficiency can be ascribed to the attenuated stability of the complex.C272 and C272–iso-octanol systems also possess considerable surface activity,which is beneficial for the phase separation in solvent extraction.Based on the solvent extraction results,a preliminary study was conducted on polymer inclusion membranes(PIMs)using the binary system for Sc^(3+) separation to avoid the formation of the third phase,achieving an optimal initial flux of PIM of 6.71×10^(−4)mol·m^(−2)·h^(−1).Our results provide valuable information on highly efficient Sc^(3+) separation,and the study on PIM extraction has shown a green alternative to solvent extraction.
基金supported by the Taishan Scholar Program of Shandong Province(tsqn202507090)Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(CPSF)(GZB20250022)+1 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(ZR2025QC1086)Young Talents Project at Ocean University of China。
文摘The premature decay of electrochemical nitrogen reduction reaction(eNRR)performance at low electrode potentials remains a major obstacle to practical applications,which is primarily attributed to the competition from the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER).A new paradigm capable of transcending current selectivity constraints is urgently required to advance eNRR toward industrial implementation.In this work,we propose two practical selectivity descriptors(ΔΔG andΔU)based on a systematic investigation of the potential-dependent competition between eNRR and HER on confined dual-atom catalysts.The descriptorΔΔG(G_(N_(2))-ΔG_(H))identifies the potential range where N_(2)adsorption dominates over H adsorption,whileΔU(U_(cross)-U_(eNRR))specifies the potential range to trigger direct eNRR,offering a quantitative benchmark for rational catalyst design.Ideal catalysts should maintain N_(2)-preferential adsorption across a broad potential window to facilitate direct eNRR.Guided by this insight,we demonstrate that confined dual-atom configurations with optimized interatomic distances can simultaneously achieve both overwhelming N_(2)adsorption and sufficient activation,thereby overcoming the conventional selectivity limitations.This strategy enables ammonia synthesis with industrially relevant production rates and current density even at elevated potentials.Our mechanistic insights not only elucidate the root causes of performance limitations in eNRR but also offer a rational design framework for developing high-performance catalysts across a broad range of electrochemical transformations.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22308358,22208346,22421003)IPE Project for Frontier Basic Research(QYJC-2023-05)CAS Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research(YSBR-038).
文摘Dimethylphenols serve as important intermediates in synthesizing pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals,yet traditional distillation struggles to separate their isomers due to minimal boiling point differences,and the development of melt crystallization is hampered by lacking solid–liquid equilibrium (SLE) data for some isomers.Therefore,the SLE data of both binary and ternary mixtures of 2,3-dimethylphenol (2,3-DMP),3,5-dimethylphenol (3,5-DMP),and 3,4-dimethylphenol (3,4-DMP) were determined by using differential scanning calorimetry in this work.Additionally,crystallographic analysis was conducted to investigate the thermodynamic characteristics of these mixtures.The experimental results indicated that all the systems investigated in this research exhibited eutectic behavior.The experimentally obtained SLE data were well correlated with the Wilson and non-random two-liquid models.The excess thermodynamic functions were calculated to analyze the types and intensities of the molecular interactions occurring in the mixtures.Furthermore,this study developed a model for the correlation between the theoretical crystallization yield and the actual cooling yield and final yield in melt crystallization.This study has furnished reliable data essential for developing and optimizing the melt crystallization process of mixtures of 2,3-DMP,3,5-DMP,and 3,4-DMP.
基金the financial support provided by the Special Foundation for State Major Basic Research Program of China(2021YFD2101005)National Natural Science Foundation of China(22478057,22178045).
文摘Data-driven deep learning modeling has been increasingly applied to quality prediction in complex chemical processes.However,the data show complex temporal features due to different residence times and strong coupling relationships among chemical entities.This study proposes a multi-scale temporal feature extraction module to extract local dynamic temporal features across different time scales and combines it with long short-term memory(LSTM)networks to capture global temporal patterns,thereby taking full advantage of available data.In addition,variable-wise channel attention is integrated into the model to enhance attention on the essential parts of the feature maps and improve predictive performance.Furthermore,by analyzing the attention weights,the model quickly identifies the key variables that significantly affect the predictions.Finally,the model is applied to a real corn starch liquefaction process and achieves an accurate product quality prediction with an R^(2) value of 0.9392,which represents a 4%to 9%improvement over traditional models and demonstrates the superiority of the proposed approach.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.52372188)Natural Science Foundation of Henan (Nos.242300421625,252300421333)+4 种基金CAS Henan Industrial Technology Innovation & Incubation Center (No.2024121)Key Scientific Research Project of Education Department of Henan Province (Nos.22A150042,23A150038,and 24A150019)2023 Introduction of studying abroad talent programthe China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (No.2019 M652546)Key Project of Science and Technology of Henan Province (No.252102240007)。
文摘Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs) are regarded as one of the most promising energy conversion and storage devices.Nevertheless,side reactions and dendrite growth on the zinc metal anode hinder their widespread application.In this study,hemin was employed as a multi-functional artificial interface for the first time to inhibit the disordered growth of zinc dendrites and mitigate side reactions.Theoretical calculations indicate that hemin is preferentially adsorbed onto the zinc anode,thus blocking the interaction between the active zinc anode and electrolyte.Compared with zinc foil,the Hemin@Zn anode demonstrates enhanced corrosion resistance,a decrease in hydrogen evolution,and more orderly deposition of zinc.As expected,the symmetric cell with Hemin@Zn anode can sustain up to 4000 h at 0.2 mA/cm^(2),0.2 mAh/cm^(2).Asymmetric Zn//Cu cells exhibit an average coulombic efficiency exceeding 99.72 % during 500 cycles.Moreover,the full cell Hemin@Zn//NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10) delivers a superior capacity up to 367 m Ah/g and the discharge capacity retention reaches 124 mAh/g after 1200 cycles even at a current density of 5 A/g.This work provides a simple and effective method for constructing a robust artificial interface to promote the application of long-life AZIBs.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52263010 and 52372188)2023 Introduction of studying abroad talent program,Henan Provincial Key Scientific Research Project of Collegesand Universities(No.23A150038)+1 种基金Key Scientific Research Project of Education Department of Henan Province(No.22A150042)the National students'platform for innovation and entrepreneurship training program(No.201910476010).
文摘Thermoplastic polyurethane(TPU)consists of a hardsegment and a soft segment,where the former affords mechanical strength and thermalstability,while the latter provides a possibility of good ionic conductivity by promoting dissociation of ions from the lithium salt.Thus,TPU attracts a wide interest recently as a promising polymer electrolyte for solid-state lithium batteries.However,the relatively low ionic conductivity of TPU still restricts its actual applications due to the aggregation of polymer chains,which greatly reduces the dissociation of lithium salts.Herein,a strategy to address this challenge was adopted by in situ polymerization poly(ethylene glycol diacrylate)(PEGDA)in fully dispersed TPU.Hence a stretchable solid-state electrolyte(denoted as TELL and the contrast sample was denoted as TLL)with high ionic conductivity of 7.18×10^(-4) S/cm was obtained at room temperature.The Li^(+)transference number is 0.85 in Li|TELL|Li cell and can stably undergo charge-discharge cycles for 1400 h at a current density of O.1 mA/cm^(2),while the contrast sample is short-circuited after 634 h of cycling.The LiFePO_(4)|TELL|Li cell achieves a capacity retention of 78.93%after 200 cycles at 2 C.The LiFePO_(4) TLL Li cellonly gains the capacity retention of 51.9%after 50 cyclesat the same current density.So,the method adopted here may provide a new approach to realize a flexible solid-state electrolyte with high ion-conductivity.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52302241 and 22225801)the Major Science and Technology Programs of Henan Province(241100240200)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2023M730940).
文摘MXene derivatives are notable two-dimensional nanomaterials with numerous prospective applications in the domains of energy development.MXene derivative,MBene,diversifies its focus on energy storage and harvesting due to its exceptional electrical conductivity,structural flexibility,and mechanical properties.This comprehensive review describes the sandwich-like structure of the synthesized MBene,derived from its multilayered parent material and its distinct chemical framework to date.The fields of focus encompass the investigation of novel MBenes,the study of phase-changing mechanisms,and the examination of hex-MBenes,ortho-MBenes,tetra-MBenes,tri-MBenes,and MXenes with identical transition metal components.A critical analysis is also provided on the electrochemical mechanism and performance of MBene in energy storage(Li/Na/Mg/Ca/Li–S batteries and supercapacitors),as well as conversion and harvesting(CO_(2) reduction,and nitrogen reduction reactions).The persistent difficulties associated with conducting experimental synthesis and establishing artificial intelligence-based forecasts are extensively deliberated alongside the potential and forthcoming prospects of MBenes.This review provides a single platform for an overview of the MBene’s potential in energy storage and harvesting.
基金funded or supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.32371878,32001251)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20200781)+1 种基金the Youth Science and Technology Talent Lifting Project of Jiangsu Province(No.JSTJ-2024-324)the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(PAPD)。
文摘Temperate forests are vital for maintaining ecological security and regulating the global climate.Despite considerable controversy surrounding the biophysical impacts of temperate forests on mid-latitude temperatures,we analyzed the effects of forest cover change on local temperature using the Weather Research and Forecasting(WRF)model from 2010 to 2020 in the Greater and Lesser Khingan Mountains(GLKM),Northeastern China,and explored the related driving factors.The conversions between forest and open lands(i.e.,cropland and grassland)were predominant.During the growing season,the conversion of cropland and grassland to forest resulted in warming(0.38±0.10 and 0.41±0.09℃,respectively)in air temperature(Ta),while the reverse conversion caused cooling(-0.31 peratur±0.08 and e-0.24±0.07℃,respectively),which was less than the changes observed in land surface tem(LST).Conversion of forest to impervious land caused warming(1.16 the±0.11℃),and opposite conversion resulted in cooling(can-0.88 t±0.17℃).These results indicate that radiative effects like albedo and net radiation drive the signifi net warming effect from afforestation on open lands within the temperate forest ecoregion.Conversely,conversion to impervious land produced the most substantial net warming impacts,driven by non-radiative effects like sensible heat,latent heat,and ground heat flux(GH).In these conversions,temperature can indirectly influence precipitation(Pre)through vapor pressure deficit(VPD),and Pre can also indirectly affect temperature via evapotranspiration(ET).This study highlights the need to thoroughly understand the impacts of afforestation in temperate forests while avoiding deforestation to regulate the climate effectively.
基金support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22075131 and 22078265)the Shaanxi Fundamental Science Research Project for Mathematics and Physics under Grants(No.22JSZ005)the State-Key Laboratory of Multiphase Complex Systems(No.MPCS-2021-A).
文摘Lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries require efficient catalysts to accelerate polysulfide conversion and mitigate the shuttle effect.However,the rational design of catalysts remains challenging due to the lack of a systematic strategy that rationally optimizes electronic structures and mesoscale transport properties.In this work,we propose an autogenously transformed CoWO_(4)/WO_(2) heterojunction catalyst,integrating a strong polysulfide-adsorbing intercalation catalyst with a metallic-phase promoter for enhanced activity.CoWO_(4) effectively captures polysulfides,while the CoWO_(4)/WO_(2) interface facilitates their S-S bond activation on heterogenous catalytic sites.Benefiting from its directional intercalation channels,CoWO_(4) not only serves as a dynamic Li-ion reservoir but also provides continuous and direct pathways for rapid Li-ion transport.Such synergistic interactions across the heterojunction interfaces enhance the catalytic activity of the composite.As a result,the CoWO_(4)/WO_(2) heterostructure demonstrates significantly enhanced catalytic performance,delivering a high capacity of 1262 mAh g^(−1) at 0.1 C.Furthermore,its rate capability and high sulfur loading performance are markedly improved,surpassing the limitations of its single-component counterparts.This study provides new insights into the catalytic mechanisms governing Li-S chemistry and offers a promising strategy for the rational design of high-performance Li-S battery catalysts.
基金supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.32171307,12372307,12172089,61821002 and 82102567)the Basic Research Plan Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(Grant No.BK20232023)+1 种基金the Nature Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(Grant No.BK20200144)the Postgraduate Research and Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(Grant No.5007032303).
文摘The meniscus plays an important role in the biomechanical function of the knee joint,but knee osteoarthritis(OA)deteriorates the mechanical properties of the meniscus.Thus understanding the mechanical behaviour of the OA meniscus is very important.This study aimed to assess the quasi-static nonlinear mechanical behaviours of the three zones of the OA meniscus by a proposed meso-indentation method,and further to investigate its nonlinear mechanical responses under the stance.Four pairs of menisci were harvested from OA patients during total knee arthroplasty.One pair of the menisci was first used for the histological analysis.Binocular fringe projection technology was then employed to reconstruct the morphology of the other three pairs of the menisci.Subsequently,a meso-indentation method was proposed to characterize the nonlinear behaviors of the meniscus zones,moreover,the hyperelastic model(HEM)together with the Hertz’s elastic model(EM)was used to fit the indentation force-depth curves of the meniscus zones.Furthermore,the fitted HEM and EM materials parameters were used to simulate the mechanical response of the meniscus in the stance by two simplified meniscus models.The results showed that the type III collagen widely existed in the OA menisci,and the red-white zone exhibited the best mechanical performance,and the 3-term Mooney-Rivlin model was the best descriptor for the nonlinear mechanical characterization of the three zones.Moreover,the stress or strain distributions of the simplified meniscus models differed significantly between the HEM and EM under the stance,and the EM underestimated the mechanical behaviours of the meniscus.The current work generally provides a novel testing method to study the nonlinear mechanical behaviour of soft biological materials,and is specifically helpful to understand the nonlinear mechanical behaviour of the OA meniscus for which the HEM should be used in the meniscus-related biomechanical studies.
基金financially supported by the National Basic Research Program of China(Nos.2013CB632601 and 2013CB632604)the National Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars of China(Nos.51125018 and 51504230)+2 种基金the Key Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.KGZD-EW-201-2)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51374191 and 2110616751104139)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Nos.2012M510552 and 2013T60175)
基金Supported by the National~ Natural Science Foundation of China （20876079）, the Natural Science Funds for Distinguished Young Scholar in Shandong Province （JQ200904）, and Shandong Province Key Technologies Research and Development Program of China （2008GG 10006010, 2009GG 10007001）.
文摘Chemical-looping gasification （CLG） is a novel process for syngas generation from solid fuels, sharing the same basic principles as chemical-looping combustion （CLC）. It also uses oxygen carriers （mainly metal oxide and calcium sulfate） to transfer heat and oxygen to the fuel. In this paper, the primary investigation into the CLG process with CaSO4 as oxygen carrier was carried out by thermodynamic analysis and experiments in the tube reactor. Sulfur-contained gas emission was mainly H2S rather than SO2 in the CLG process, showing some different features from the CLC. The mass and heat balance of CLG processes were calculated thermodynamically to determinate the auto-thermal operating conditions with different CaSO4/C and steam/C molar ratios. It was found that the CaSO4/C molar ratio should be higher than 0.2 to reach auto-thermal balance. The effect of temperature on the reactions between oxygen carrier and coal was investigated based on Gibbs free energy minimum method and ex- perimental results. It indicated that high temperature favored the CLG process in the fuel reactor and part of syngas was consumed to compensate for auto-thermal system.
