In this study, treatment performance was investigated based on chemical oxygen demand (cOD), ammonium nitrogen (NH4+-N), total inorganic nitrogen (TIN) and simultaneous nitrification and denitrification (SND) paramete...
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In this study, treatment performance was investigated based on chemical oxygen demand (cOD), ammonium nitrogen (NH4+-N), total inorganic nitrogen (TIN) and simultaneous nitrification and denitrification (SND) parameters in a zeolite-added anoxic/aerobic sequencing batch reactor. Response surface methodology (RSM) was used to model treatment performance, determine the impact of operating conditions, and optimize them. The effect of zeolite size, dosage and cOD/NH4+-N (c/N) ratio as operating parameters were evaluated in the central composite design (ccD). Variance analysis (ANOVA) results of the quadratic model, high coefficients of determination and low values of the root mean square error (RMSE) for dependent variables indicated the validity of the model in predicting experimental results. The desirability function showed that optimum conditions were 0.80 mm for zeolite size, 3.05 g/L for zeolite dosage and 9.8 for c/N. Under these conditions, the maximum cOD, NH4+-N, TIN removal efficiencies and SND efficiency were 92.85%, 93.3%, 77.33% and 82.96%, respectively. The results of the study showed that the most effective independent variable on dependent variables was the c/N ratio.
The effect of different rare earth elements (Gd, Y, Nd) with similar atomic percentage on the corrosion behavior of Mg-1.52Zn (at.%) was investigated. The secondary phases and corrosion film formed on the surface of t...
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The effect of different rare earth elements (Gd, Y, Nd) with similar atomic percentage on the corrosion behavior of Mg-1.52Zn (at.%) was investigated. The secondary phases and corrosion film formed on the surface of the alloys during immersion in aqueous Nacl solution affects the corrosion behavior of the alloy. The electrochemical, weight loss and hydrogen evolution tests revealed that corrosion rate of Mg-1.52Zn-0.15Gd was the highest and the corrosion rate of other three alloys were almost similar. The discrete second phases in Mg-1.52Zn-0.15Gd acted as severe cathodes to the matrix and accelerated the micro-galvaniccorrosion whereas network shaped and uniformly distributed phases in Mg-1.52Zn-0.15Nd alloy effectively retarded corrosion. The immediate formation of Nd2O3 in the corrosion film of Mg-1.52Zn-0.15Nd alloy also contributed in improved corrosion resistance. Dominant presence of Y2O3 in Mg-1.52Zn-0.16Yalloy contributed to its better corrosion resistance.
Denitrifying bacteria play critical roles in enhancing biological biofilm denitrification for nitrogen removal in industrial and municipal wastewater treatment and groundwater remediation. Evidence intensively confirm...
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Denitrifying bacteria play critical roles in enhancing biological biofilm denitrification for nitrogen removal in industrial and municipal wastewater treatment and groundwater remediation. Evidence intensively confirms that exogenous quorum sensing (QS) bacteria prompt biofilm formation and denitrification. Yet, exogenous bacteria forfeiting during bioaugmentation may occur despite of its priority effect and improved community function, because of open, intricate traits in wastewater treatment system. critical topics include regulating signal-based microecological structure, effectively assembling 3D biofilm, and regulating carbon and nitrogen metabolization of denitrifiers to reduce cO2 and N2O emissions. This review demonstrates classifications of denitrifiers and the vital role of QS in regulating biofilm denitrification. Furthermore, the ecological principles of microbial community construction with the addition of exogenous denitrifiers are summarized. Moreover, the effects of signaling molecules on carbon and nitrogen transcription and metabolization are discussed. In conclusion, technologies based on quorum sensing for enhanced denitrification have high application potential and challenges. Herein, we provide a guideline for enhancing nitrogen removal by exogenous quorum-sensing bacteria and synthetic biofilms design during upgrading of municipal wastewater treatment plants.
The effects of Zn injection into boric acid and lithium hydroxide solutions on the corrosion behaviors of 316LN stainless steel (SS) in simulated hot functional test (HFT) high-temperature pressurized water at 573 K w...
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The effects of Zn injection into boric acid and lithium hydroxide solutions on the corrosion behaviors of 316LN stainless steel (SS) in simulated hot functional test (HFT) high-temperature pressurized water at 573 K were investigated. Low concentration of lithium hydroxide solutions with 20-100 ppb Zn injection are recommended for Zn-injected HFT water chemistry and the beneficial effects of Zn injection into both HFT and primary coolant water chemistry are confirmed in view of the protective properties of the oxide films on 316LN SS. The Zn in-jection involved corrosion mechanism during HFT is discussed.
The paper presents a laboratory, theoretical and numerical study of four-point bending on forty-five ply glued and solid structural beams joined at wedge joints (quality class of structural lumber KS, KG) in the techn...
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The paper presents a laboratory, theoretical and numerical study of four-point bending on forty-five ply glued and solid structural beams joined at wedge joints (quality class of structural lumber KS, KG) in the technical scale (82 x 162 x 3650 mm), on unreinforced beams, and beams reinforced with prestressed steel, basalt and glass rods, in a free-support scheme. The aim of the study was to determine the load-bending, load-stress relationships in glued and solid beams and to determine the effectiveness of the reinforcement used, together with the strength, load-bearing capacity and stiffness in both steel and 10 mm diameter composite pre-stressed beams. In the case of laminated beams reinforced with prestressed steel, the stiffness increased by 13.15 %, the load carrying capacity increased by 34.41 % and ductility increased by 13.16 %. For structural solid beams assembled at wedge joints reinforced with pre-stressed steel bars, stiffness increased by 8.11 %, load carrying capacity increased by 19.55 % and ductility increased by 13.86 %. For the glued laminated beams reinforced with pre-stressed basalt bar - the load capacity increased by 31.12 %, stiffness increased by 9.91 % and ductility increased by 9.87 %;while for the pre-stressed glass bar -load capacity increased by 29.04 %, stiffness increased by 9.70 % and ductility increased by 17.11 %. For the adopted design model of flexural beams strengthened with prestressed rods, the effectiveness of reinforcement with respect to stiffness was slightly higher than that ob-tained in laboratory tests. The numerical analysis is applicable to the design of various reinforcement schemes with particular reference to the configuration of wood quality classes.
carbon fiber reinforced polymer (cFRP) composites, which have excellent mechanical properties, are extensively employed under extreme service conditions such as cryogenic storage tanks. In this paper, a multi-scale mo...
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carbon fiber reinforced polymer (cFRP) composites, which have excellent mechanical properties, are extensively employed under extreme service conditions such as cryogenic storage tanks. In this paper, a multi-scale model was developed to investigate the cryogenic mechanical performances of cFRP composites. An elastic-plastic damage law for epoxy resin was established based on experimental results, taking into account temperature dependencies. Microscopic models and macroscopic failure criteria were formulated to describe the cryogenic mechanical behavior, and in-situ cryogenic tests were conducted on laminates. Using this multiscale framework, the effects of the cryogenic environment on the mechanical properties and failure behaviors of cFRP composites were analyzed. According to the results, the characteristics of composites at low temperatures are embrittlement transformation and delamination damage. The predicted cryogenic properties and damage behaviors matched well with the in-situ test results. This study presents an efficient method for analyzing the structural performance and designing materials for cryogenic applications.
Acid phosphatase (AcP) is a key enzyme in the regulation of phosphate feeding in plants. In this study, a new AcP from c. oxyacantha was isolated to homogeneity and biochemically described for the first time. Specific...
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Acid phosphatase (AcP) is a key enzyme in the regulation of phosphate feeding in plants. In this study, a new AcP from c. oxyacantha was isolated to homogeneity and biochemically described for the first time. Specific activity (283 nkat/mg) was found after 2573 times purification fold and (17 %) yield. Using SDS-PAGE under denaturing and nondenaturing conditions, AcP was isolated as a monomer with a molecular weight of 36 kDa. Lc-MS/MS confirmed the presence of this band, suggesting that c. oxycantha AcP is a monomer. The enzyme could also hydrolyze orthophosphate monoester with an optimal pH of 5.0 and a temperature of 50 degrees c. Ther-modynamic parameters were also determined (Ea, Delta H degrees, Delta G degrees, and Delta S degrees). AcP activity was further studied in the presence of cysteine, DTT, SDS, EDTA, beta-ME, Triton-X-100 H2O2, and PMSF. The enzyme had a Km of 0.167 mM and an Ea of 9 kcal/mol for p-nitrophenyl phosphate. The biochemical properties of the c. oxyacantha enzyme distinguish it from other plant acid phosphatases and give a basic understanding of AcP in c. oxyacantha. The results of this investigation also advance our knowledge about the biochemical significance of AcP in c. oxyacantha. Thermal stability over a wide pH and temperature range make it more suitable for use in harsh industrial environments. However, further structural and physiological studies are anticipated to completely comprehend its important aspects in oxyacantha species.
The influence of microorganism-induced surface modifications on the corrosion behaviour of 5083 H11 aluminium alloy was studied. Pre-immersion in natural seawater (between 15 days and 2 months) led to the growth of a ...
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The influence of microorganism-induced surface modifications on the corrosion behaviour of 5083 H11 aluminium alloy was studied. Pre-immersion in natural seawater (between 15 days and 2 months) led to the growth of a dense oxy-hydroxyde layer on the AA5083 surface. This layer led to a decrease in the cathodic and corrosion current densities, and an increase in the passivity domain on the polarisation curves plotted in chloride-containing sulphate solution for pre-immersed samples compared to bare samples. This improvement in the corrosion behaviour of AA5083 depended on the alloy microstructure, and the sunlight exposure during the pre-immersion in natural seawater.
There is an urgent need for the thermal protection of carbon/carbon composites to increase their service span in aerospace field. As members of ultra-high temperature ceramics, Hfc and Zrc are thought to be alternativ...
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There is an urgent need for the thermal protection of carbon/carbon composites to increase their service span in aerospace field. As members of ultra-high temperature ceramics, Hfc and Zrc are thought to be alternative materials, but their poor oxidation behavior and fracture toughness at temperature over 2000 degrees c prevent them from taking full advantages. Herein, we synthesized nanosized Hf6Ta2O17 powders and introduced them into Hfcceramic to tackle the above problems. Plasma-sprayed Hfccoatings with Hf6Ta2O17 varied from 0 to 15 mol.% (0, 1.25, 2.5, 5, 15) were exposed to an oxyacetylene torch with a heat flux of 2.38 MW/m2. The one with 2.5 mol.% Hf6Ta2O17 showed the best ablation resistance. Smaller doping was unable to effectively hinder oxygen diffusion given the inadequate compactness of the formed scale, conversely substantial humps and ruptures formed on the samples with higher amounts, acting as straightforward paths for oxygen.
Tow-Based Discontinuous composites (TBDcs) combine high manufacturability with good mechanical proper-ties. This work presents a novel 3D approach for the numerical modelling of TBDcs. The framework generates 3D orien...
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Tow-Based Discontinuous composites (TBDcs) combine high manufacturability with good mechanical proper-ties. This work presents a novel 3D approach for the numerical modelling of TBDcs. The framework generates 3D orientation tensors by adding a stochasticcomponent to the orientation tensors deterministically predicted by a process simulation. The actual TBDcs are thus idealised as Equivalent Laminates (ELs), resulting from these stochastic tensors. A physically based 3D failure criterion is presented for the prediction of failure initiation of the ELs. The consequent stiffness reduction is captured by a ply-discount method. The approach is validated for two TBDcs materials, with two different moulding conditions and different amounts of in-mould flow. The proposed approach accurately predicts the characteristic variability of these materials. As a consequence, the predicted strength was in good agreement with the experimental results of both materials tested.
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