In this study, friction stir processing（FSP） was employed to modify cold-sprayed（CSed） AA2024/Al2 O3 metal matrix composites（MMCs）. Three different rotation speeds with a constant traverse speed were used for FS...In this study, friction stir processing（FSP） was employed to modify cold-sprayed（CSed） AA2024/Al2 O3 metal matrix composites（MMCs）. Three different rotation speeds with a constant traverse speed were used for FSP. Microstructural analysis of the FSPed specimens reveals significant Al2 O3 particle refinement and improved particle distribution over the as-sprayed deposits. After FSP, a microstructural and mechanical gradient MMC through the thickness direction was obtained. Therefore, a hybrid technique combining these two solid-state processes, i.e. CS and FSP, was proposed to produce functionally gradient deposits. The Guinier-Preston-Bagaryatskii zone was dissolved during FSP, while the amounts at different rotation speeds were approximately the same, which is possibly due to the excellent thermal conductivity of the used Cu substrate. Mechanical property tests confirm that FSP can effectively improve the tensile performance and Vickers hardness of CSed AA2024/Al2 O3 MMCs. The properties can be further enhanced with a larger rotation speed with a maximum increase of 25.9% in ultimate tensile strength and27.4% in elongation at 1500 rpm. Friction tests show that FSP decreases the wear resistance of CSed MMCs deposits due to the breakup of Al2 O3 particles. The average values and fluctuations of friction coefficients at different rotation speeds vary significantly.展开更多
During the process of archaeological excavation in the regions of Southeast China, collapse of test square usually occurs due to poor site-specific conditions. In this paper, the fast Lagrangian analysis of continua i...During the process of archaeological excavation in the regions of Southeast China, collapse of test square usually occurs due to poor site-specific conditions. In this paper, the fast Lagrangian analysis of continua in three dimensions（FLAC3D） is employed to reveal the behaviors of test square. Taking the archaeological works in Liangzhu prehistoric earthen sites as the research background, the paper first introduces the geological setting, excavation procedure and monitoring scheme of the studied test square. Then, the deformation of four sides of the test square is modeled using FLAC3D. By comparison, it shows that the numerical results are consistent with the results from field monitoring. The result suggests that the numerical simulation can be effectively applied to representing the actual behaviors of the test square,which is helpful for determination of excavation scheme and stability evaluation of the test square during archaeological excavation.展开更多
The pursuit of incorporating eco-friendly reinforcing agents in polymer composites has accentuated the exploration of various natural biomass-derived materials.The burgeoning environmental crisis spurred by the discha...The pursuit of incorporating eco-friendly reinforcing agents in polymer composites has accentuated the exploration of various natural biomass-derived materials.The burgeoning environmental crisis spurred by the discharge of synthetic dyes into wastewater has catalyzed the search for effective and sustainable treatment technologies.Among the various sorbent materials explored,biochar,being renewable,has gained prominence due to its excellent adsorption properties and environmental sustainability.It has also emerged as a focal point for its potential to replace other conventional reinforcing agents,viz.,fumed silica,aluminum oxide,treated clays,etc.This study introduces a novel class of polymer nanocomposites comprising of lignin-based biochar particles and poly(ester amide urethane)matrix via a feasible method.The structural evaluation of these nanocomposites was accomplished using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy,and powder X-ray diffraction.The polymer nanocomposites exhibited superior mechanical properties with an increment in tensile strength factor by 45%in comparison to its pristine matrix,along with an excellent toughness value of 90.22 MJm^(−3)at a low loading amount of only 1 wt%.The composites showed excellent improvement in thermal properties with a sharp rise in the glass transition temperature(Tg)value from−28.15℃to 84℃,while also championing sustainability through inherent biodegradability attributes.Beyond their structural prowess,these polymer nanocomposites demonstrated excellent potential as adsorbents,displaying efficient removal of malachite green and tartrazine dyes from aqueous systems with a removal efficiency of 87.25%and 73.98%,respectively.The kinetics study revealed the pseudo second order model to be the precision tool to assess the dye removal study.Complementing this,the Langmuir adsorption isotherm provided a framework to assess the sorption features of the polymer nanocomposites.Overall,these renewable biochar integrated polymer matrices boast remarkable recovery capabilities up to seven cycles of usage with an excellent dye recovery percentage of 95.21%for the last cycle,thereby defining sustainability as well as economic feasibility.展开更多
Earthen sites are widely distributed throughout China, and most of them belong to archaeological sites with significant values, which not only directly witness the origin, formation and development of Chinese civiliza...Earthen sites are widely distributed throughout China, and most of them belong to archaeological sites with significant values, which not only directly witness the origin, formation and development of Chinese civilization, but also possess important values for conservation and exhibition. Many researches and practices on their conservation and consolidation have been carried out; however, the consolidation effect is mainly judged by visual observation and expert evaluation. Scientific assessment of conservation and consolidation effects is a challenging issue. Many instruments in other fields cannot be directly applied to the conservation of cultural relics due to their peculiarity. In order to assess the effects of field conservation experiments, this paper tries to understand the consolidation effects at Liangzhu site using nondestructive or micro-damage methods, including thermo-physical parameters testing, infrared thermal imaging, high-density microelectrode resistivity testing, portable microscope observation, and hydrophilic and hydrophobic testing, and thereby explores the practicable methods for evaluating the properties of consolidation materials for earthen sites treatment.展开更多
Ni-based composite coatings incorporated with nano/micron SiC particles were fabricated via electrochemical co-deposition in Watts bath,followed by the evaluation of their mechanical and anti-corrosion properties.The ...Ni-based composite coatings incorporated with nano/micron SiC particles were fabricated via electrochemical co-deposition in Watts bath,followed by the evaluation of their mechanical and anti-corrosion properties.The micrographic observations suggest that the SiC particles with various sizes can be well incorporated to the Ni substrate.X-ray diffraction(XRD)patterns indicate that SiC particles with smaller sizes could weaken the preferential growth of Ni along(200)facet.In addition,it is found that the incorporated SiC particles with medium micron sizes(8 and 1.5μm)could significantly enhance the micro-hardness of the Ni composite coatings.Nevertheless,electrochemical measurements demonstrate that micron-sized SiC particles would weaken the corrosion resistance of Ni composite coatings ascribed to the structure defects induced.In contrast,the combined incorporation of nanosized(50 nm)SiC particles with medium micron(1.5μm)ones is capable of promoting the compactness of the composite coatings,which is beneficial to the long-term corrosion resistance with negligible micro-hardness loss.展开更多
Simultaneous elimination of As(Ⅲ) and Pb(Ⅱ) from wastewater is still a great challenge.In this work,an iron-sulfur codoped biochar (Fe/S-BC) was successfully fabricated in a simplified way and was applied to the rem...Simultaneous elimination of As(Ⅲ) and Pb(Ⅱ) from wastewater is still a great challenge.In this work,an iron-sulfur codoped biochar (Fe/S-BC) was successfully fabricated in a simplified way and was applied to the remediate the co-pollution of As(Ⅲ) and Pb(Ⅱ).The positive enthalpy indicated that the adsorption in As-Pb co-pollution was an endothermic reaction.The mechanism of As(Ⅲ) removal could be illustrated by surface complexation,oxidation and precipitation.In addition to precipitation and complexation,the elimination mechanism of Pb(Ⅱ) also contained ion exchange and electrostatic interactions.Competitive and synergistic effects existed simultaneously in the co-contamination system.The suppression of As(Ⅲ) was ascribed to competitive complexation of the two metals on Fe/S-BC,while the synergy of Pb(Ⅱ) was attributed to the formation of the PbFe2(AsO_(4))2(OH)2.Batch experiments revealed that Fe/S-BC had outstanding ability to remove As(Ⅲ) and Pb(Ⅱ),regardless of pH dependency and interference by various coexisting ions.The maximum adsorption capacities of the Fe/S-BC for As(Ⅲ) and Pb(Ⅱ) were 91.2 mg/g and 631.7 mg/g,respectively.Fe/S-BC could be treated as a novel candidate for the elimination of As(Ⅲ)-Pb(Ⅱ) combined pollution.展开更多
Atmospheric particle pollution is one of the major factors leading to degradation of ancient wall paintings,particularly heritage sites in arid and semi-arid regions.However,current systematic research on the changes,...Atmospheric particle pollution is one of the major factors leading to degradation of ancient wall paintings,particularly heritage sites in arid and semi-arid regions.However,current systematic research on the changes,sources,and influential factors of atmospheric particulate matter and its water-soluble ion concentrations is not sufficient.Thus,the major water-soluble ion concentrations,sources,and influential factors of atmospheric particles PM_(2.5) and PM_(10)(particulate matter with an aerodynamic equivalent diameter≤2.5 and 10.0μm,respectively,in ambient air)were collected from Cave 16 and its ambient exterior environment in the Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes,China,between April 2015 and March 2016.Results showed that the concentrations of PM_(2.5) and PM_(10) inside and outside the cave were the highest in March 2016 and the lowest in December 2015.The higher particle concentration from March to May was related to the frequent occurrence of sand and dust events,and the lower particle concentration from June to September was associated with good diffusion conditions,increased precipitation,and an established cave shelterbelt.The concentration of particulate matter inside the cave was affected by the concentration of particles in the air outside the cave.Ca2+,NH+4,Na+,Cl-,and SO2-4were the main components of the total ions of PM_(2.5) and PM_(10) both inside and outside the cave.The total ions inside the cave were frequently affected by the disturbance of tourists'activities during the peak tourist season from May to August.Under the influence of dust,the total concentrations of Cl-,SO2-4,Na+,NH+4,and Ca2+in particles of different sizes inside and outside the cave increased,and the concentrations of Cl-,SO2-4,Na+,and Ca2+decreased during precipitation period.Backward air mass trajectory analysis suggested that the pollutants were mainly from Xinjiang,China.The pollutant sources of air particulates are straw burning,secondary pollution sources,soil dust,dry spring rivers,and tourist activities.展开更多
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) based composite materials become of great interest to applications as bearing and slider materials due to their excellent tribological performance. In present work, graphite and MoS2 (7%, w...Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) based composite materials become of great interest to applications as bearing and slider materials due to their excellent tribological performance. In present work, graphite and MoS2 (7%, wt) filled PEEK coatings were prepared using serigraph technique. Employing a uniform design experiment, the friction behavior of the composite coatings was systematically investigated under dry sliding conditions on a ball-on-disc arrangement. The evolution mechanism of coating friction coefficient was discussed. Correlation of coatings friction coefficient with sliding velocity and applied load was accomplished using stepwise regression method. The results indicate that friction coefficients of PEEK + MoS2 and PEEK + graphite coating decrease while increasing applied load. Moreover, friction coefficient of PEEK + MoS2 coating increases with increasing sliding velocity.展开更多
Introduction: Work-related accidents are frequent and serious in the construction sector. The aim of the study was to determine the frequency and factors associated with occupational accidents on the construction site...Introduction: Work-related accidents are frequent and serious in the construction sector. The aim of the study was to determine the frequency and factors associated with occupational accidents on the construction site of a referral hospital in Benin. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out. The sample size was calculated using the Schwartz form adjusted for the number of workers on site and was 129 workers. Random sampling was used. The dependent variable was work-related accidents. The other variables were socio-demographic and occupational characteristics. Data were collected through a questionnaire survey. Medians and proportions were calculated. An association was sought using Chi-square and Fisher tests with a threshold of p Results: A total of 132 workers were included. Their median age was 30 years with an ITQ of [27 - 38];men were the most represented 126 (95.45%) with a level of education higher than or equal to high school in 101 (76.52%) and in the majority with a permanent status 85 (64.39%). Seniority of more than 5 years was observed in 92 (69.7%). Workers working more than 8 hours of overtime per week numbered 57 (43.18%). Exposure to vibrating objects was 49 (37.12%). In terms of psychosocial constraints, 82.58% had high psychological demands;79.53% low decision-making latitude;50.76% low social support. The frequency of work-related accidents was 6.82%, and the only associated factor was the type of worker (p = 0.016). On the other hand, there were 10.2% accidents among workers handling vibrating objects versus 4.98% among those not using them. With regard to psychosocial constraints, the following frequencies were recorded respectively: 6.42% among those with high psychological demand versus 8.7% among those with low psychological demand;7.62% among those with low decision-making latitude versus 3.7% among those with high decision-making latitude;8.96% among those with low social support versus 4.62% among those with high support. Conclusion: Work-related accidents on construction sites must be avoided by all possible means including the management of psychosocial constraints.展开更多
A population-based screening for stomach cancer (SC) and its precancerous lesions was conducted in Linqu County, Shandong, China, one of the highest SC rates found in China and the world. An analysis of precancerous s...A population-based screening for stomach cancer (SC) and its precancerous lesions was conducted in Linqu County, Shandong, China, one of the highest SC rates found in China and the world. An analysis of precancerous stomach lesions revealed that chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG) was a universal common among people aged 35-64 (96-98%). For 52% and 20% of the residents in this age group had Intestinal metaplasia (IM) or dysplssia (DYS). These more advanced lesions were more pronounced in the antrum for both males and females. Age-specific prevalence rates in different anatomic locations sshowed that CAG, developed in the antrum, particularly along the lesser curvature earter than other sites and spread to fundus. IM and DYS accrued under the background of CAG with a leading time in the antrum than the other part of the stomach. Although CAG, IM and DYS prevalence rates were higher in the antrum than In the fundus, the prevalence rates showed a similar smoothly slope, a result of accumulated somatic geneticdamage, suggesting a similar biological response to the stimulation of initiator of carcinogenesis, promoter leading to progression to SC.展开更多
Earthwork productivity analysis is essential for successful construction projects.If productivity analysis results can be accessed anytime and anywhere,then project management can be performed more efficiently.To this...Earthwork productivity analysis is essential for successful construction projects.If productivity analysis results can be accessed anytime and anywhere,then project management can be performed more efficiently.To this end,this paper proposes an earthwork productivity monitoring framework via a real-time scene updating multi-vision platform.The framework consists of four main processes:1)site-optimized database development;2)real-time monitoring model updating;3)multi-vision productivity monitoring;and 4)web-based monitoring platform for Internetconnected devices.The experimental results demonstrated satisfactory performance,with an average macro F1-score of 87.3%for continuous site-specific monitoring,an average accuracy of 86.2%for activity recognition,and the successful operation of multi-vision productivity monitoring through a web-based platform in real time.The findings can contribute to supporting site managers to understand real-time earthmoving operations while achieving better construction project and information management.展开更多
The authors regret Revised“E_(pa)”to“E_(p)”in Fig.3D(Page 7).Revised“I_(p)a”to“I_(p)”in Fig.3D(Page 7).Correct the range from“92.16%-107.27%”(7th line fromthe bottomof the right columnon page 8)to“95.45%-10...The authors regret Revised“E_(pa)”to“E_(p)”in Fig.3D(Page 7).Revised“I_(p)a”to“I_(p)”in Fig.3D(Page 7).Correct the range from“92.16%-107.27%”(7th line fromthe bottomof the right columnon page 8)to“95.45%-102.56%”.The authors would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.展开更多
Earthen sites are important remains of past human societies.Weather-resistant measures comprise a major part of conservation eforts for earthen sites.Marked advancements in weather-resistant techniques have been made ...Earthen sites are important remains of past human societies.Weather-resistant measures comprise a major part of conservation eforts for earthen sites.Marked advancements in weather-resistant techniques have been made in recent years.Earthen sites are characterised by large numbers,large scales,various types,complex compositions,and diverse existing environments.Weather-resistant measures difer signifcantly in their environmental adaptability.The environmental adaptability of weather-resistant measures severely restricts further development and popularisation of weather-resistant technology at earthen sites.Based on the environmental and weathering characteristics of existing earthen sites in China,the consolidation and failure mechanisms of several weather-resistant measures(penetrating consolidation,sacrifcial layers,soft capping,protective structures,and backflling protection)were examined.The potential areas to increase the success of the diferent weather-resistant measures were obtained combined with the characteristics of various environmental boundaries.展开更多
The polymorphism of human globin genes as a genetic marker has been widely used in studies related to anthropology, genetics and prenatal diagnosis of genetic diseases (e.g. prenatal diagnosis of β-thalassemia and si...The polymorphism of human globin genes as a genetic marker has been widely used in studies related to anthropology, genetics and prenatal diagnosis of genetic diseases (e.g. prenatal diagnosis of β-thalassemia and sickle cell anemia). Since 1978, several polymorphic restriction endonuclease sites in the human in β-globin gene cluster展开更多
Application of Probabilistic Risk Assessment(PRA)and Deterministic Risk Assessment(DRA)at a coking plant site was compared.By DRA,Hazard Quotient(HQ)following exposure to Naphthalene(Nap)and Incremental Life Cancer Ri...Application of Probabilistic Risk Assessment(PRA)and Deterministic Risk Assessment(DRA)at a coking plant site was compared.By DRA,Hazard Quotient(HQ)following exposure to Naphthalene(Nap)and Incremental Life Cancer Risk(ILCR)following exposure to Benzo(a)pyrene(Bap)were 1.87 and 2.12×104.PRA revealed valuable information regarding the possible distribution of risk,and risk estimates of DRA located at the 99.59th and 99.76th percentiles in the risk outputs of PRA,which indicated that DRA overestimated the risk.Cleanup levels corresponding acceptable HQ level of 1 and ILCR level of 104 were also calculated for both DRA and PRA.Nap and Bap cleanup levels were 192.85 and 0.14mg.kg-1 by DRA,which would result in only 0.25%and 0.06%of the exposed population to have a risk higher than the acceptable risk,according to the outputs of PRA.The application of PRA on cleanup levels derivation would lift the cleanup levels 1.9 times for Nap and 2.4 times for Bap than which derived by DRA.For this coking plant site,the remediation scale and cost will be reduced in a large portion once the method of PRA is used.Sensitivity analysis was done by calculating the contribution to variance for each exposure parameter and it was found that contaminant concentration in the soil(Cs),exposure duration(ED),total hours spent outdoor per day(ETout),soil ingestion rate(IRs),the air breathing rate(IRa)and bodyweight(BW)were the most important parameters for risk and cleanup levels calculations.展开更多
基金financially by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (No. 2016YFB1100104)the Fund of SAST (No. SAST2016043)the 111 Project (No. B08040)
文摘In this study, friction stir processing（FSP） was employed to modify cold-sprayed（CSed） AA2024/Al2 O3 metal matrix composites（MMCs）. Three different rotation speeds with a constant traverse speed were used for FSP. Microstructural analysis of the FSPed specimens reveals significant Al2 O3 particle refinement and improved particle distribution over the as-sprayed deposits. After FSP, a microstructural and mechanical gradient MMC through the thickness direction was obtained. Therefore, a hybrid technique combining these two solid-state processes, i.e. CS and FSP, was proposed to produce functionally gradient deposits. The Guinier-Preston-Bagaryatskii zone was dissolved during FSP, while the amounts at different rotation speeds were approximately the same, which is possibly due to the excellent thermal conductivity of the used Cu substrate. Mechanical property tests confirm that FSP can effectively improve the tensile performance and Vickers hardness of CSed AA2024/Al2 O3 MMCs. The properties can be further enhanced with a larger rotation speed with a maximum increase of 25.9% in ultimate tensile strength and27.4% in elongation at 1500 rpm. Friction tests show that FSP decreases the wear resistance of CSed MMCs deposits due to the breakup of Al2 O3 particles. The average values and fluctuations of friction coefficients at different rotation speeds vary significantly.
基金financial support provided by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 51578272)the State Administration of Cultural Heritage "Research Program for Outstanding Youth"(Grant No. 2014224)+1 种基金the National Key Technology R&D Program of China during the Twelfth Five-year Plan Period (Grant No. 2013BAK08B11)the Project on Basic Research of Gansu Province's Innovation Group (Grant No. 145RJIF336)
文摘During the process of archaeological excavation in the regions of Southeast China, collapse of test square usually occurs due to poor site-specific conditions. In this paper, the fast Lagrangian analysis of continua in three dimensions（FLAC3D） is employed to reveal the behaviors of test square. Taking the archaeological works in Liangzhu prehistoric earthen sites as the research background, the paper first introduces the geological setting, excavation procedure and monitoring scheme of the studied test square. Then, the deformation of four sides of the test square is modeled using FLAC3D. By comparison, it shows that the numerical results are consistent with the results from field monitoring. The result suggests that the numerical simulation can be effectively applied to representing the actual behaviors of the test square,which is helpful for determination of excavation scheme and stability evaluation of the test square during archaeological excavation.
文摘The pursuit of incorporating eco-friendly reinforcing agents in polymer composites has accentuated the exploration of various natural biomass-derived materials.The burgeoning environmental crisis spurred by the discharge of synthetic dyes into wastewater has catalyzed the search for effective and sustainable treatment technologies.Among the various sorbent materials explored,biochar,being renewable,has gained prominence due to its excellent adsorption properties and environmental sustainability.It has also emerged as a focal point for its potential to replace other conventional reinforcing agents,viz.,fumed silica,aluminum oxide,treated clays,etc.This study introduces a novel class of polymer nanocomposites comprising of lignin-based biochar particles and poly(ester amide urethane)matrix via a feasible method.The structural evaluation of these nanocomposites was accomplished using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy,and powder X-ray diffraction.The polymer nanocomposites exhibited superior mechanical properties with an increment in tensile strength factor by 45%in comparison to its pristine matrix,along with an excellent toughness value of 90.22 MJm^(−3)at a low loading amount of only 1 wt%.The composites showed excellent improvement in thermal properties with a sharp rise in the glass transition temperature(Tg)value from−28.15℃to 84℃,while also championing sustainability through inherent biodegradability attributes.Beyond their structural prowess,these polymer nanocomposites demonstrated excellent potential as adsorbents,displaying efficient removal of malachite green and tartrazine dyes from aqueous systems with a removal efficiency of 87.25%and 73.98%,respectively.The kinetics study revealed the pseudo second order model to be the precision tool to assess the dye removal study.Complementing this,the Langmuir adsorption isotherm provided a framework to assess the sorption features of the polymer nanocomposites.Overall,these renewable biochar integrated polymer matrices boast remarkable recovery capabilities up to seven cycles of usage with an excellent dye recovery percentage of 95.21%for the last cycle,thereby defining sustainability as well as economic feasibility.
基金supported by the National"12th Five-Year"Plan for Science and Technology Support(Grant No.2014BAK16B02)the Key Project of the State Administration of Cultural Heritage(Grant No.20120207)the Project on Basic Research of Gansu Province's Innovation Group(Grant No.145RJIF336)
文摘Earthen sites are widely distributed throughout China, and most of them belong to archaeological sites with significant values, which not only directly witness the origin, formation and development of Chinese civilization, but also possess important values for conservation and exhibition. Many researches and practices on their conservation and consolidation have been carried out; however, the consolidation effect is mainly judged by visual observation and expert evaluation. Scientific assessment of conservation and consolidation effects is a challenging issue. Many instruments in other fields cannot be directly applied to the conservation of cultural relics due to their peculiarity. In order to assess the effects of field conservation experiments, this paper tries to understand the consolidation effects at Liangzhu site using nondestructive or micro-damage methods, including thermo-physical parameters testing, infrared thermal imaging, high-density microelectrode resistivity testing, portable microscope observation, and hydrophilic and hydrophobic testing, and thereby explores the practicable methods for evaluating the properties of consolidation materials for earthen sites treatment.
基金This work was financially supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51901018 and 51771027)National Science and Technology Resources In-vestigation Program of China(No.2019FY101400)+3 种基金Funda-mental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(Nos.FRF-MP-19-001 and FRF-AT-20-07)National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2017YFB0702100)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2019M660456)Young Elite Scientists Sponsor-ship Program by China Association for Science and Techno-logy(YESS,No.2019QNRC001).
文摘Ni-based composite coatings incorporated with nano/micron SiC particles were fabricated via electrochemical co-deposition in Watts bath,followed by the evaluation of their mechanical and anti-corrosion properties.The micrographic observations suggest that the SiC particles with various sizes can be well incorporated to the Ni substrate.X-ray diffraction(XRD)patterns indicate that SiC particles with smaller sizes could weaken the preferential growth of Ni along(200)facet.In addition,it is found that the incorporated SiC particles with medium micron sizes(8 and 1.5μm)could significantly enhance the micro-hardness of the Ni composite coatings.Nevertheless,electrochemical measurements demonstrate that micron-sized SiC particles would weaken the corrosion resistance of Ni composite coatings ascribed to the structure defects induced.In contrast,the combined incorporation of nanosized(50 nm)SiC particles with medium micron(1.5μm)ones is capable of promoting the compactness of the composite coatings,which is beneficial to the long-term corrosion resistance with negligible micro-hardness loss.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (No. 2018YFC1802803)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 21677041)the Science and Technology Project of Guangzhou City, China (No. 202103000018)。
文摘Simultaneous elimination of As(Ⅲ) and Pb(Ⅱ) from wastewater is still a great challenge.In this work,an iron-sulfur codoped biochar (Fe/S-BC) was successfully fabricated in a simplified way and was applied to the remediate the co-pollution of As(Ⅲ) and Pb(Ⅱ).The positive enthalpy indicated that the adsorption in As-Pb co-pollution was an endothermic reaction.The mechanism of As(Ⅲ) removal could be illustrated by surface complexation,oxidation and precipitation.In addition to precipitation and complexation,the elimination mechanism of Pb(Ⅱ) also contained ion exchange and electrostatic interactions.Competitive and synergistic effects existed simultaneously in the co-contamination system.The suppression of As(Ⅲ) was ascribed to competitive complexation of the two metals on Fe/S-BC,while the synergy of Pb(Ⅱ) was attributed to the formation of the PbFe2(AsO_(4))2(OH)2.Batch experiments revealed that Fe/S-BC had outstanding ability to remove As(Ⅲ) and Pb(Ⅱ),regardless of pH dependency and interference by various coexisting ions.The maximum adsorption capacities of the Fe/S-BC for As(Ⅲ) and Pb(Ⅱ) were 91.2 mg/g and 631.7 mg/g,respectively.Fe/S-BC could be treated as a novel candidate for the elimination of As(Ⅲ)-Pb(Ⅱ) combined pollution.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51962001,32260292)the National Key Research&Development Projects(2020YFC1522200)the Gansu Provincial Science and Technology Plan Project(20JR5RA051,21YF1FF371).
文摘Atmospheric particle pollution is one of the major factors leading to degradation of ancient wall paintings,particularly heritage sites in arid and semi-arid regions.However,current systematic research on the changes,sources,and influential factors of atmospheric particulate matter and its water-soluble ion concentrations is not sufficient.Thus,the major water-soluble ion concentrations,sources,and influential factors of atmospheric particles PM_(2.5) and PM_(10)(particulate matter with an aerodynamic equivalent diameter≤2.5 and 10.0μm,respectively,in ambient air)were collected from Cave 16 and its ambient exterior environment in the Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes,China,between April 2015 and March 2016.Results showed that the concentrations of PM_(2.5) and PM_(10) inside and outside the cave were the highest in March 2016 and the lowest in December 2015.The higher particle concentration from March to May was related to the frequent occurrence of sand and dust events,and the lower particle concentration from June to September was associated with good diffusion conditions,increased precipitation,and an established cave shelterbelt.The concentration of particulate matter inside the cave was affected by the concentration of particles in the air outside the cave.Ca2+,NH+4,Na+,Cl-,and SO2-4were the main components of the total ions of PM_(2.5) and PM_(10) both inside and outside the cave.The total ions inside the cave were frequently affected by the disturbance of tourists'activities during the peak tourist season from May to August.Under the influence of dust,the total concentrations of Cl-,SO2-4,Na+,NH+4,and Ca2+in particles of different sizes inside and outside the cave increased,and the concentrations of Cl-,SO2-4,Na+,and Ca2+decreased during precipitation period.Backward air mass trajectory analysis suggested that the pollutants were mainly from Xinjiang,China.The pollutant sources of air particulates are straw burning,secondary pollution sources,soil dust,dry spring rivers,and tourist activities.
文摘Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) based composite materials become of great interest to applications as bearing and slider materials due to their excellent tribological performance. In present work, graphite and MoS2 (7%, wt) filled PEEK coatings were prepared using serigraph technique. Employing a uniform design experiment, the friction behavior of the composite coatings was systematically investigated under dry sliding conditions on a ball-on-disc arrangement. The evolution mechanism of coating friction coefficient was discussed. Correlation of coatings friction coefficient with sliding velocity and applied load was accomplished using stepwise regression method. The results indicate that friction coefficients of PEEK + MoS2 and PEEK + graphite coating decrease while increasing applied load. Moreover, friction coefficient of PEEK + MoS2 coating increases with increasing sliding velocity.
文摘Introduction: Work-related accidents are frequent and serious in the construction sector. The aim of the study was to determine the frequency and factors associated with occupational accidents on the construction site of a referral hospital in Benin. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out. The sample size was calculated using the Schwartz form adjusted for the number of workers on site and was 129 workers. Random sampling was used. The dependent variable was work-related accidents. The other variables were socio-demographic and occupational characteristics. Data were collected through a questionnaire survey. Medians and proportions were calculated. An association was sought using Chi-square and Fisher tests with a threshold of p Results: A total of 132 workers were included. Their median age was 30 years with an ITQ of [27 - 38];men were the most represented 126 (95.45%) with a level of education higher than or equal to high school in 101 (76.52%) and in the majority with a permanent status 85 (64.39%). Seniority of more than 5 years was observed in 92 (69.7%). Workers working more than 8 hours of overtime per week numbered 57 (43.18%). Exposure to vibrating objects was 49 (37.12%). In terms of psychosocial constraints, 82.58% had high psychological demands;79.53% low decision-making latitude;50.76% low social support. The frequency of work-related accidents was 6.82%, and the only associated factor was the type of worker (p = 0.016). On the other hand, there were 10.2% accidents among workers handling vibrating objects versus 4.98% among those not using them. With regard to psychosocial constraints, the following frequencies were recorded respectively: 6.42% among those with high psychological demand versus 8.7% among those with low psychological demand;7.62% among those with low decision-making latitude versus 3.7% among those with high decision-making latitude;8.96% among those with low social support versus 4.62% among those with high support. Conclusion: Work-related accidents on construction sites must be avoided by all possible means including the management of psychosocial constraints.
文摘A population-based screening for stomach cancer (SC) and its precancerous lesions was conducted in Linqu County, Shandong, China, one of the highest SC rates found in China and the world. An analysis of precancerous stomach lesions revealed that chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG) was a universal common among people aged 35-64 (96-98%). For 52% and 20% of the residents in this age group had Intestinal metaplasia (IM) or dysplssia (DYS). These more advanced lesions were more pronounced in the antrum for both males and females. Age-specific prevalence rates in different anatomic locations sshowed that CAG, developed in the antrum, particularly along the lesser curvature earter than other sites and spread to fundus. IM and DYS accrued under the background of CAG with a leading time in the antrum than the other part of the stomach. Although CAG, IM and DYS prevalence rates were higher in the antrum than In the fundus, the prevalence rates showed a similar smoothly slope, a result of accumulated somatic geneticdamage, suggesting a similar biological response to the stimulation of initiator of carcinogenesis, promoter leading to progression to SC.
基金supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grant funded by the Korean government(MSIT)(Nos.RS-2023-00241758,2021R1A2C2003696,and RS-2024-00334513).
文摘Earthwork productivity analysis is essential for successful construction projects.If productivity analysis results can be accessed anytime and anywhere,then project management can be performed more efficiently.To this end,this paper proposes an earthwork productivity monitoring framework via a real-time scene updating multi-vision platform.The framework consists of four main processes:1)site-optimized database development;2)real-time monitoring model updating;3)multi-vision productivity monitoring;and 4)web-based monitoring platform for Internetconnected devices.The experimental results demonstrated satisfactory performance,with an average macro F1-score of 87.3%for continuous site-specific monitoring,an average accuracy of 86.2%for activity recognition,and the successful operation of multi-vision productivity monitoring through a web-based platform in real time.The findings can contribute to supporting site managers to understand real-time earthmoving operations while achieving better construction project and information management.
文摘The authors regret Revised“E_(pa)”to“E_(p)”in Fig.3D(Page 7).Revised“I_(p)a”to“I_(p)”in Fig.3D(Page 7).Correct the range from“92.16%-107.27%”(7th line fromthe bottomof the right columnon page 8)to“95.45%-102.56%”.The authors would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.
基金the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2020YFC1522202)the Science and Technology Department of Gansu province(Grant No.18YF1WA003)program of Dunhuang Academy(Grant No.2020-kJ-YB-9).
文摘Earthen sites are important remains of past human societies.Weather-resistant measures comprise a major part of conservation eforts for earthen sites.Marked advancements in weather-resistant techniques have been made in recent years.Earthen sites are characterised by large numbers,large scales,various types,complex compositions,and diverse existing environments.Weather-resistant measures difer signifcantly in their environmental adaptability.The environmental adaptability of weather-resistant measures severely restricts further development and popularisation of weather-resistant technology at earthen sites.Based on the environmental and weathering characteristics of existing earthen sites in China,the consolidation and failure mechanisms of several weather-resistant measures(penetrating consolidation,sacrifcial layers,soft capping,protective structures,and backflling protection)were examined.The potential areas to increase the success of the diferent weather-resistant measures were obtained combined with the characteristics of various environmental boundaries.
文摘The polymorphism of human globin genes as a genetic marker has been widely used in studies related to anthropology, genetics and prenatal diagnosis of genetic diseases (e.g. prenatal diagnosis of β-thalassemia and sickle cell anemia). Since 1978, several polymorphic restriction endonuclease sites in the human in β-globin gene cluster
文摘Application of Probabilistic Risk Assessment(PRA)and Deterministic Risk Assessment(DRA)at a coking plant site was compared.By DRA,Hazard Quotient(HQ)following exposure to Naphthalene(Nap)and Incremental Life Cancer Risk(ILCR)following exposure to Benzo(a)pyrene(Bap)were 1.87 and 2.12×104.PRA revealed valuable information regarding the possible distribution of risk,and risk estimates of DRA located at the 99.59th and 99.76th percentiles in the risk outputs of PRA,which indicated that DRA overestimated the risk.Cleanup levels corresponding acceptable HQ level of 1 and ILCR level of 104 were also calculated for both DRA and PRA.Nap and Bap cleanup levels were 192.85 and 0.14mg.kg-1 by DRA,which would result in only 0.25%and 0.06%of the exposed population to have a risk higher than the acceptable risk,according to the outputs of PRA.The application of PRA on cleanup levels derivation would lift the cleanup levels 1.9 times for Nap and 2.4 times for Bap than which derived by DRA.For this coking plant site,the remediation scale and cost will be reduced in a large portion once the method of PRA is used.Sensitivity analysis was done by calculating the contribution to variance for each exposure parameter and it was found that contaminant concentration in the soil(Cs),exposure duration(ED),total hours spent outdoor per day(ETout),soil ingestion rate(IRs),the air breathing rate(IRa)and bodyweight(BW)were the most important parameters for risk and cleanup levels calculations.
