The rise of intelligent vehicular applications has amplified the demand for high-performance computing, addressing the constraints of limited onboard computational resources through Vehicular Fog Computing (...
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Uric acid is a signal molecule that regulates the metabolic activities of the human body, and its abnormally high levels will result in multiple complications. However, the current methods for detecting uric acid gene...
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Uric acid is a signal molecule that regulates the metabolic activities of the human body, and its abnormally high levels will result in multiple complications. However, the current methods for detecting uric acid generally require high-precision instruments and professional operation. Herein, a redox-responsive photonic crystal (PC) gel for specific detection of uric acid by visualized iridescent colors with high sensitivity is successfully developed by cross-linking N-isopropylacrylamide via both macromolecular poly(ethylene glycol) acrylamide (PEG) and N,N '-cystamine-bis-acrylamide (BAC). By adjusting the PEG and BAC content, the size and concentration of magnetite nanoparticles, and magnetic field strength, the PC gel prepared can specifically detect uric acid levels with the aid of uricase and achieve a color change from orange-red to blue. Such a PC gel has excellent repeatability, and the lowest relative error of uric acid in commercial rabbit serum between the results measured by the gel and enzyme-labeled instrument is merely 6%. This study provides an effective strategy for the visualizing of uric acid in actual urine and blood with high sensitivity and specificity.
With the growing integration of distributed energy resources(DERs),flexible loads,and other emerging technologies,there are increasing complexities and uncertainties for modern power and energy *** brings great challe...
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With the growing integration of distributed energy resources(DERs),flexible loads,and other emerging technologies,there are increasing complexities and uncertainties for modern power and energy *** brings great challenges to the operation and ***,with the deployment of advanced sensor and smart meters,a large number of data are generated,which brings opportunities for novel data-driven methods to deal with complicated operation and control *** them,reinforcement learning(RL)is one of the most widely promoted methods for control and optimization *** paper provides a comprehensive literature review of RL in terms of basic ideas,various types of algorithms,and their applications in power and energy *** challenges and further works are also discussed.
The droplet flow behavior in a home-made liquid-liquid countercurrent mini-channel was investigated systematically. Droplet formation regimes and Sauter mean diameters of droplets were investigated experimentally. The...
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The droplet flow behavior in a home-made liquid-liquid countercurrent mini-channel was investigated systematically. Droplet formation regimes and Sauter mean diameters of droplets were investigated experimentally. The diameter of the home-made circular mini-channel is 4 mm, and the internal diameters of the equipped nozzles are 0.11, 0.16, 0.21, 0.26, and 0.29 mm. The continuous phase is water, and the dispersed phase is a mixture of n-butanol and 30% TBP (diluted with kerosene). The formation mechanism of droplets was simulated by computational fluid dynamics with the volume of fluid method. Dripping and jetting regimes were observed from the simulation results. From the simulated streamlines, a vortex flow in aqueous liquid was found. The mass transfer between the two phases is intensified by the vortex flow. A map of droplet formation regimes was built. The formation regimes include four regions, including down-dripping region, dripping region, transition region, and jetting region. In this study, Sauter mean diameters of droplets were between 1.47 and 3.19 mm. A model was established to predict the droplet Sauter mean diameters with an average deviation of +/- 10%.
The aim of this paper is to provide a particle-scale insight into the face stability of shallow (C/D = 1.0;C = tunnel buried depth and D = tunnel diameter) earth pressure balanced (EPB) shield tunnels in cobble-rich s...
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The aim of this paper is to provide a particle-scale insight into the face stability of shallow (C/D = 1.0;C = tunnel buried depth and D = tunnel diameter) earth pressure balanced (EPB) shield tunnels in cobble-rich soil, considering both the dynamic excavation process and particle size gradation. The work was performed by three dimensional discrete element method (DEM). Results show that particle size greatly influences the movement of cobble particles. The coarse particles serve as the skeleton of the ground and provide the stability. The erosion of fine particles has little influence on tunnel face stability, while the erosion of middle particles weakens tunnel face stability. The limit support pressure pf increases with increasing cutterhead rotating speed, and the normalized limit support pressure pf/gamma D (gamma = soil unit weight, D = tunnel diameter) obtained in this paper is larger than existing researches. The abrupt increase of middle particles in the muck composition can be recog-nized as the forewarning information against face failure.
The giant panda is a critical species for biodiversity conservation, yet the majority of its subpopulations are at high risk of extinction. To effectively guide conservation efforts and avert local extinctions, ongoin...
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The giant panda is a critical species for biodiversity conservation, yet the majority of its subpopulations are at high risk of extinction. To effectively guide conservation efforts and avert local extinctions, ongoing genetic monitoring is crucial. This study, focusing on the vital Daxiangling giant panda population in southwest China, utilized non-invasive genetic sampling and microsatellite markers to assess the genetic diversity and evaluate the impact of releasing captive-bred individuals on population viability. Our findings indicate that conservation efforts have reduced genetic differentiation between subpopulations (F-ST = 0.035). Although the Daxiangling population is small, it has moderate genetic diversity, suggesting potential adaptability. However, the future risks posed by small population size and inbreeding are still significant over the next century. To maintain 90 % of current genetic diversity, the Daxiangling population should have at least 80 individuals with a balanced sex ratio. Releasing the existing three female wild-training giant pandas can slightly boost the current genetic diversity, but the long-term survival probability is low (42.9 %). The interval of releases (every 5, 2, or 1 year) has little impact on long-term dynamics of population size, whereas the sex of released individuals does have a significant impact. Additionally, the duration of releases (spanning 20, 30, 50 or 100 years) also has notable effects on future population prospects. The most effective strategy to increase population size (to over 80 individuals), maintain the genetic diversity (above 90 %), and ensure a high survival probability (above 98 %) is to release at least one female panda annually for 50 years or two females annually for 30 years. These findings provide critical guidance for the future conservation of the Daxiangling giant panda population.
In the present study, a zeolitic imidazolate framework with mixed ligands, ZIF-8-90, was synthesized and embedded into an ultrathin polydimethyldiethoxysilane (PDMDES) matrix to prepare a ZIF-8-90/PDMDES mixed matrix ...
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In the present study, a zeolitic imidazolate framework with mixed ligands, ZIF-8-90, was synthesized and embedded into an ultrathin polydimethyldiethoxysilane (PDMDES) matrix to prepare a ZIF-8-90/PDMDES mixed matrix membrane (MMM) for the enhanced recovery of alcohols from dilute aqueous solutions via pervaporation, using a facile solution coating method. The synthesized ZIF-8-90 particles demonstrated superior hydrophobicity and thermal stability compared to those of both ZIF-8 and ZIF-90 particles. Furthermore, the hydrophobicity, thermal stability, and sorption ability for alcohols of the ZIF-8-90/PDMDES MMM were significantly improved, attributed to the incorporation of mixed-ligand ZIF-8-90. Notably, the MMMs displayed two distinct cross-sectional morphologies: (1) ZIF-8-90 particles enveloped by PDMDES polymer forming filler bulges and (2) an accumulation of ZIF-8-90 particles resembling a brick-wall-like structure. The MMM incorporating 2.5 wt % ZIF-8-90 exhibited the optimal performance among the fabricated MMMs with various ZIF-8-90 loadings, spanning from 0 to 3.2 wt %. The effects of feed concentrations and operation temperatures were systematically investigated. The best pervaporation performance was achieved using the 2.5 wt % ZIF-8-90-filled MMM, effectively separating a 5.0 wt % ethanol/water mixture at 60 degrees C, yielding a distinguished total flux of 7.70 kgm-2h-1, an improved separation factor of 9.96, and an extraordinarily high PSI of 68.99 kgm-2h-1. Comparative analyses highlighted the superior pervaporation performance of the ZIF-8-90/PDMDES MMM over ZIF-8/PDMDES MMM, ZIF-90/PDMDES MMM, and other MMMs, underscoring its potential for practical applications in alcohol recovery.
Hydrogels prepared through free radical polymerization hold great promise for large-scale production and practical applications but face challenges due to oxygen inhibition during polymerization and poor mechanical pr...
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Hydrogels prepared through free radical polymerization hold great promise for large-scale production and practical applications but face challenges due to oxygen inhibition during polymerization and poor mechanical properties. These issues often necessitate complex structural designs and time-consuming anaerobic processes. This work presents a novel approach using tetrahydroxydiboron (THDB) combined with potassium persulfate (KPS) to rapidly produce hydrogels with enhanced mechanical properties under aerobic conditions, overcoming traditional limitations. The THDB-KPS system facilitates the gelation of acrylamide (AM) precursors in just 2 min under ambient conditions, significantly outperforming existing systems. This method is versatile across various monomer types, including hydrophilic, electrolyte, macromolecular and zwitterionic monomers. This rapid gelation effect stems from the THDB's ability to interact with dissolved oxygen to neutralize the inhibitory effects of oxygen, and to promote persulfate decomposition efficiently by homolytic cleavage to produce (HO)(2)B radicals through the coordination of N or O in the vinyl monomers with the diboron structure. Meanwhile, boron-induced hydrogen bonding and coordination interactions, along with the fast rise in temperature and viscosity of the reaction system, contribute to the shortened gelation time as well. These factors also lead to the formation of multiple physical cross-links as well as a network of densely and loosely cross-linked regions. Consequently, the mechanical properties of the hydrogel are significantly enhanced through the progressive deformation of these densely and loosely cross-linked regions along with the breakage of physical cross-links. This rapid gelation and mechanical reinforcement effect remains effective even under challenging conditions, including acidic or alkaline environments, low temperatures and impurity-laden environments. Therefore, this breakthrough offers a scala
Molten Calcium-Magnesium-Aluminum-Silicate (CMAS) corrosion poses a significant challenge to the long-term durability of plasma-sprayed physical vapor deposition (PS-PVD) thermal barrier coatings(7YSZ TBCs). In this w...
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) represents the most prevalent endocrine disorder among women of reproductive age, affecting approximately 5–18% of females worldwide. Characterized by irregular ovulation, hyperandrog...
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