Probing the degenerate pattern growth of {100}<011> orientation in a directionally solidified Al-4.5 wt% Cu alloy

Degenerate pattern is a seemingly disordered morphology but it exhibits the inherently ordered crystal connected with tip-splitting and limited stability which makes it difficult to observe in the metallic system. Here we employ (100)[011] orientated planar-front seeds using directional solidification and reveal the fundamental origins of the degenerate pattern growth in an Al-4.5 wt% Cu alloy. We find that the spacing of the tip-splitting (λ) in the degenerate of the alloys followed a power law, λ∝V^−0.5, and the frequency (f) of the splitting was related to the growth velocity (V) by ƒ∝V^1.5. The dimensionless growth direction (θ/θ₀) increased monotonously and approached 0.6 with faster velocity, attributed to its anisotropy in the interface kinetics. Once growth velocity exceeded a threshold, two types of pattern transitions from degenerate to regular dendrites were proposed. One of them exhibited a random and chaotic mode and the other underwent a rotation in growth direction.     

Mechanical properties of graphene films enhanced by homo-telechelic functionalized polymer fillers via π–π stacking interactions

Most researches on graphene/polymer composites are focusing on improving the mechanical and electrical properties of polymers at low graphene content instead of paying attention to constructing graphene’s macroscopic structures. In current study the homo-telechelic functionalized polyethylene glycols (FPEGs) were tailored with π-orbital-rich groups (namely phenyl, pyrene and di-pyrene) via esterification reactions, which enhanced the interaction between polyethylene glycol (PEG) molecules and chemical reduced graphene oxide (RGO) sheets. The π–π stacking interactions between graphene sheets and π-orbital-rich groups endowed the composite films with enhanced tensile strength and tunable electrical conductivity. The formation of graphene network structure mediated by the FPEGs fillers via π–π stacking non-covalent interactions should account for the experimental results. The experimental investigations were also complemented with theoretical calculation using a density functional theory. Atomic force microscope (AFM), scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), UV–vis and fluorescence spectroscopy were used to monitor the step-wise preparation of graphene composite films.     

Simulation of football based on PID controller and BP neural network

Wheel robot soccer speed control system using a ball object detection method and PID controller. A control system is based on the object detection system's behavior based on the robot position's orientation to the target position. PIDs are instruments, pressure, speed, and other operational factors used in control, temperature adjustment flow, and industrial control applications. The PID controller uses control loop feedback dynamics to control functional variables and is the most accurate and stable controller. The robot position is held by placing the ball vertically. When the robot's work is perpendicular to the ball, the robot moves with a certain speed controlled by the PIT controller based on the robot's distance and the ball. Standard conditions (standard ball) test results show that the robot can detect the ball material while in the vertical position, whether on the robot's right or left. In the random test that changes direction, the robot can move more dynamically as the ball's change in place.     

Efficient synthesis of benzophenone derivatives in Lewis acid ionic liquids

Benzophenone and its derivatives were prepared via Friedel–Crafts acylation reactions using ionic liquids (ILs) of BmimCl–FeCl₃, BmimCl–AlCl₃ and BmimCl–ZnCl₂ as dual catalyst–solvent. Among them, BmimCl–FeCl₃ showed much higher catalytic activity than that observed for the other two ILs, and in conventional organic solvents. In these reaction systems, good to excellent yields (up to 97%) of acylation products were obtained in a short reaction time. This method features high yield, a simple product isolation procedure, ILs reusability and reduced waste discharge, thus rendering this catalytic system both efficient and environmentally friendly.     

Development of an index based on fish,macroinvertebrates, phytoplankton,and physicochemical properties to assess urban aquatic ecosystems in Jinan,China

Because of the rapid growth in urbanization over recent decades, urban aquatic ecosystems have been subjected to unprecedented threats and challenges. In this study, we visited 48 sites, of which 14 were reservoir sites, in water bodies in Jinan, China, on six occasions in May, August, and October of 2014 and 2015. We sampled fish, macroinvertebrates, and phytoplankton assemblages and physicochemical factors at each site. We used the richness and diversity of fish, macroinvertebrates, and phytoplankton to evaluate the condition of the aquatic ecosystems of the river sites. We also evaluated the water quality of the reservoir sites using the physicochemical factors of the State Environmental Protection Administration of China. We classified the results into five levels—excellent, good, moderate, poor, and bad—with the comprehensive evaluation index (CEI). More than 40% of the sampling sites were in either poor or bad condition. Nearly half of the excellent or good sites were in the south of Jinan. The CEI was significantly different between the reference and impaired sites; it was significantly and positively correlated with the qualitative habitat evaluation index and was significantly and negatively correlated with conductivity, total alkalinity, and ammonia nitrogen.     

基于边缘敏感的SLIC和二次密度聚类的GGO分割

针对磨玻璃肺结节(Ground Glass Opacity,GGO)边界对比度低、大小各异和灰度不均匀等造成分割准确率低的问题,提出一种基于边缘敏感的SLIC和二次密度聚类相结合的分割算法。将图像边缘检测结果与SLIC超像素算法相结合,并将其中含有边缘的超像素块用区域质心代替其原始聚类中心,改善SLIC边界黏连性较差的问题;针对密度聚类不能完整分割GGO的问题,提出二次密度聚类的方法,对密度聚类定位到的簇及其邻域簇进行二次密度聚类。实验结果表明,该算法分割GGO的平均准确率达90.17%,灵敏度达84%。     

基于BP网络的机场助航故障灯检测

恒流调光器是为飞机起降提供目视引导的关键设备。对回路中故障灯的准确及时检测是调光器的重要功能。有关调光器的国际标准以及国标对该设备的功能均有严格要求,然而相关资料尚属鲜见难于借鉴。文中对这一课题进行了探讨,利用BP神经网络对调光器回路中的故障,进行监测并测算故障灯数目。实践表明,文章所用方法能有效地监测调光器故障,并能准确报告故障灯数目。     

医学院校留学生计算机基础教育探讨

探讨留学生计算机基础教育中遇到的问题,并提出相应的对策和解决方案。在留学生的教育中,根据留学生的特点,科学地制定教学计划．采用有效的教学方法和适当的考核方式以逐步提高留学生教育的质量。     

GPU加速的圆弧轨迹Katsevich锥束CT重建算法

通过改进GPU的渲染到纹理策略加速锥束反投影计算,提高了圆弧轨迹Katsevich锥束CT重建算法的执行效率.在CPU中完成投影数据的滤波处理,并将其重排为四通道浮点纹理载人GPU内存;绑定2个浮点输出纹理到帧缓冲对象的不同绑定点,用于将渲染结果输出到纹理,并同时完成反投影数据的累加计算;将矩形网格编码为四叉树结构用于加速物体切片的绘制.实验结果表明,文中算法在较大锥角时仍能重建出高质量图像,并获得接近于实时的重建速度.