Self-terminated electrodeposition of platinum on titanium nitride for methanol oxidation reaction in acidic electrolyte

The development of high-performance electrocatalysts for methanol oxidation is an urgent task to enhance the efficiency of direct methanol fuel cells. We report a simple and controllable method to fabricate Pt-decorated TiN electrocatalysts using self-terminated electrodeposition at room temperature and ambient pressure. Under optimized deposition parameters such as electrolyte pH, TiN substrate pretreatment, and pulsed deposition potential, quenching of the Pt electrodeposition facilitates obtaining an extremely low Pt mass loading (0.93 μg/cm²) on the TiN substrate. Repeated deposition potential pulses enable a gradual increase in Pt loading, with a precise control of the loaded Pt mass. Maximum intrinsic and mass activities for the methanol oxidation reaction are achieved for the catalyst with a Pt loading mass of 55.0 μg/cm², prepared by 20 deposition pulses. The maximum intrinsic activity achieved with the Pt-decorated TiN electrocatalyst is five times higher than that obtained with bulk Pt. The present results thus provide a facile method for the fabrication of cost-effective electrocatalysts.     

环氧树脂流变学的研究进展

综述了近20年来环氧树脂流变学的研究进展。利用流变学来指导环氧树脂的最新应用,包括环氧树脂电子浆料例如底部填充胶（underfill）,环氧树脂基复合材料,环氧树脂涂料,环氧树脂黏合剂,环氧树脂与其他树脂/橡胶的复合体系等。环氧树脂体系中的填料规格、加入量以及环氧树脂的固化过程与黏度等流变指数息息相关。随着芯片等领域技术的快速发展,流变学在环氧树脂中的应用还会得到进一步加强。     

一种改进的OSID的图像匹配算法

针对OSID在构建描述符时未考虑一个特征点的图像块里存在其他特征点,以及生成直方图描述子匹配速度较慢的问题,提出一种基于OSID的改进二进制描述符。在OSID描述符构建的过程中,扇形个数m的选择是固定的,因此提出当一个特征点的图像块里有多个特征点时,尝试将m的值自适应,丰富描述子所包含的信息,提高算法的正确匹配率;并将OSID最后生成的直方图描述子编码成二进制描述子,使用汉明距离代替欧氏距离进行图像匹配,提高算法的匹配速度。在标准数据集上进行测试,结果表明在复杂的视点变化、图像模糊和JPEG压缩等场景下,改进OSID的匹配精度优于同类描述符以及原算法。     

自主-合作教学模式在C++程序设计教学改革中的应用

针对在C++程序设计课程教学中存在的问题,结合对自主-合作教学模式的研究,提出以自主学习教学模式贯穿教学始终;案例驱动的精讲与泛读相结合;手写程序与机器调试相结合;自主学习与合作学习相结合的教学新思路。并阐述了上述方法在教学改革实践中的具体应用及效果。     

自主-合作教学模式在C＋＋程序设计教学改革中的应用

针对在C＋＋程序设计课程教学中存在的问题,结合对自主-合作教学模式的研究,提出以自主学习教学模式贯穿教学始终;案例驱动的精讲与泛读相结合;手写程序与机器调试相结合;自主学习与合作学习相结合的教学新思路。并阐述了上述方法在教学改革实践中的具体应用及效果。     

An adaptive enhancement method for generic multi-modal high‐bit RAW grayscale image displaying on low-bit monitors

Aiming at the poor adaptability and robustness of existing pseudo-color methods, most of which can only deal with an 8-bit grayscale, an adaptive enhancement algorithm of high grayscale images based on priori knowledge was proposed. Firstly, aiming at the problem that the original RGB color space is not easy to adjust dynamically, the power adjustment was integrated into the constructed high-bit chromatogram, and a power adaptive adjustment function based on the brightness priority over the original grayscale image was designed. Secondly, aiming at the problems of over-exposure, under-exposure, and poor gradients in RGB space, an adaptive grayscale correction algorithm was designed according to the priori knowledge distribution of RGB perceived brightness. Finally, to guarantee the color balance of the enhanced image, a color balance correction algorithm based on CMY space was designed. To verify the effectiveness of this method, it was applied to the pseudo-color enhancement of 16-bit pipeline CR images, 14-bit infrared images, 24-bit pipeline DR weld images, 8-bit or 24-bit rail crack images, and 16-bit remote sensing images respectively. The subjective and objective experimental results show that the design method has stronger adaptability, which has obvious advantages compared with the existing advanced high grayscale image enhancement methods. The enhancement effect is more coordinated, the processing result is more in line with human visual perception, and the details and texture information of the original image can be better preserved.     

C-Shaped Cartilage Development Using Wharton's Jelly-Derived Hydrogels to Assemble a Highly Biomimetic Neotrachea for use in Circumferential Tracheal Reconstruction

A highly biomimetic neotrachea with C-shaped cartilage rings has promising clinical applications in the treatment of circumferential tracheal defects (CTDs) owing to its structure and physiological function. However, to date, most fabricated tracheal cartilages are O-shaped. In this study, finite element analysis demonstrates C-shaped cartilage rings that exhibit better compliance than O-shaped. Hydrogel is developed using methacryloyl-modified decellularized Wharton's jelly matrix (DWJMA) for the regeneration of C-shaped cartilage rings. This novel hydrogel possesses adjustable physicochemical properties and favorable cytocompatibility. When loaded with chondrocytes, DWJMA hydrogels support the optimal cartilage regeneration both in vitro and in vivo. More importantly, a highly biomimetic neotrachea simultaneously simulating the structural and physiological properties of the normal trachea is regenerated via modular assembly of several individual C-shaped cartilage rings. The results demonstrate the highly biomimetic neotrachea have better patency (88.6 ± 6.1% vs 74.4 ± 9.4%, p < 0.05), improve the survival rate, alleviate weight loss and mucoid impaction, than its O-shaped counterpart when used for the treatment of CTDs in a rabbit model. Therefore, this study proposes a novel hydrogel for the regeneration of C-shaped cartilage and provides new insights into the treatment of CTDs using a highly biomimetic neotrachea with C-shaped cartilage rings.     

A bilinear differential forms approach to parametric structured state-space modelling

We use one-variable Loewner techniques to compute polynomial-parametric models for MIMO systems from vector-exponential data gathered at various points in the parameter space. Instrumental in our approach are the connections between vector-exponential modelling via bilinear differential forms and the Loewner framework.     

Enhanced bioactivity of Zanthoxylum schinifolium fermented extract: Anti-inflammatory,anti-bacterial,and anti-melanogenic activity

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Continuous in-line decontamination of food-processing surfaces using cold atmospheric pressure air plasma

This study assessed a continuous in-line decontamination system for food contact surfaces and processing equipment that utilized cold atmospheric pressure plasma (CAP) generated from ambient air. The plasma system was evaluated against two common foodborne pathogens (Salmonella Typhimurium, Listeria monocytogenes) on stainless steel surfaces and against S Typhimurium on commercial poly[ether]-thermoplastic poly[urethane] (PE-TPU) conveyor belts, under simulated conditions of a food-processing facility. A significant level of microbial inactivation was achieved, up to 3.03 ± 0.18 and 2.77 ± 0.71 logCFU/mL reductions of L. monocytogenes and S. Typhimurium respectively within 10 s total treatment on stainless steel surfaces, and a 2.56 ± 0.37 logCFU/mL reduction of S. Typhimurium within 4 s total treatment on the PE-TPU material, according to a procedure based on the well-established EN 13697:2015 industrial protocol. CAP exposure was shown to have a minor impact on the morphology and composition of the treated surfaces. The results indicated that CAP can be applied for effective and continuous disinfection against common foodborne pathogens in food-processing facilities.Industrial relevanceLow temperature plasmas have shown great promise for microbial decontamination, yet industrial uptake of the technology has been limited due to scaling limitations. In this study, a prototype conveyor-based CAP decontamination system was developed and tested under realistic conditions expected within a food-processing facility. The results showed a high level of antimicrobial action against two common foodborne pathogens within a few seconds of CAP exposure, a timescale in line with industrial line processing speeds. Our findings demonstrated that CAP shows great promise for the continuous in-situ decontamination of food contact surfaces, with the potential to mitigate against the costly downtimes incurred in current production line practices implementing chemical disinfectants.