Real-time molecular characterization of air pollutants in a Hong Kong residence: Implication of indoor source emissions and heterogeneous chemistry

Due to the high health risks associated with indoor air pollutants and long-term exposure, indoor air quality has received increasing attention. In this study, we put emphasis on the molecular composition, source emissions, and chemical aging of air pollutants in a residence with designed activities mimicking ordinary Hong Kong homes. More than 150 air pollutants were detected at molecular level, 87 of which were quantified at a time resolution of not less than 1 hour. The indoor-to-outdoor ratios were higher than 1 for most of the primary air pollutants, due to emissions of indoor activities and indoor backgrounds (especially for aldehydes). In contrast, many secondary air pollutants exhibited higher concentrations in outdoor air. Painting ranked first in aldehyde emissions, which also caused great enhancement of aromatics. Incense burning had the highest emissions of particle-phase organics, with vanillic acid and syringic acid as markers. The other noteworthy fingerprints enabled by online measurements included linoleic acid, cholesterol, and oleic acid for cooking, 2,5-dimethylfuran, stigmasterol, iso-/anteiso-alkanes, and fructose isomers for smoking, C₂₈-C₃₄ even n-alkanes for candle burning, and monoterpenes for the use of air freshener, cleaning agents, and camphor oil. We showed clear evidence of chemical aging of cooking emissions, giving a hint of indoor heterogeneous chemistry. This study highlights the value of organic molecules measured at high time resolutions in enhancing our knowledge on indoor air quality.     

Indoor solid fuel use for heating and cooking with blood pressure and hypertension: A cross-sectional study among middle-aged and older adults in China

A cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate the impact of solid fuel use for heating and cooking on blood pressure (BP) and hypertension, using data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). The primary fuels used for indoor heating and cooking were collected by questionnaires, respectively. Hypertension was defined based on self-report of physician's diagnosis, and/or measured BP, and/or anti-hypertensive medication use. Multivariate logistic regression models were constructed to assess the associations. Among 10 450 eligible participants, 68.2% and 57.2% used indoor solid fuel for heating and cooking, respectively. Compared with none/clean fuel users, solid fuel for heating was associated with elevated BP (adjusted β: 2.02, 95% CI: 1.04–3.01 for systolic BP; adjusted β: 1.36, 95% CI: 0.78–1.94 for diastolic BP) and increased risk of hypertension (adjusted odds ratio: 1.15, 95% CI: 1.03–1.29). The impact of indoor solid fuel for heating on BP was more evident in rural and north residents, and hypertensive patients. We did not detect any significant associations between solid fuel use for cooking and BP/hypertension. Indoor solid fuel use is prevalent in China, especially in the rural areas. Its negative impact on BP suggested that modernization of household fuel use may help to reduce the burden of hypertension in China.     

典型废玻璃回收厂区空气颗粒物及噪声分布特征研究

以某典型废玻璃回收厂区作为研究对象, 监测和分析了车间及厂区内部的噪声强度、空气颗粒物(PM_2.5、PM₁₀) 浓度等环境指标, 点位布设涵盖了车间入口、人工分拣、物料筛分、破碎、干法清洗等关键工艺环节; 其次, 解析了空气颗粒物的组分及形貌特征, 并对其在厂区及车间内部的时空分布特征进行了研究; 此外, 利用噪声控制模型模拟并分析了隔声罩对噪声的控制作用。结果表明, 生产车间中工作态的空气颗粒物浓度显著高于非工作态, 其中干法清洗区浓度最高, 其PM_2.5 浓度为3.725 mg/m³, PM₁₀浓度为4.055 mg/m³; 噪声监测结果显示生产车间内噪声强度较高, 达到99.5 dB, 而引入隔声罩后噪声强度可降至67 dB, 结果表明, 隔声罩可有效控制频率为125~1 000 Hz 的噪声。该研究可为废玻璃的绿色、高效回收处置提供理论基础和实践经验。     

Reusable and durable electrostatic air filter based on hybrid metallized microfibers decorated with metal-organic-framework nanocrystals

As global air pollution becomes increasingly severe,various types of fibrous filters have been devel-oped to improve air filter performance.However,fibrous filters have limitations such as high packing density that generally causes high-pressure drop and ultimately deterioration in the filtration effi-ciency.High-pressure particulate matter precipitators are limited in terms of scope for commercialization because they require high voltage supplies and ozone generators.In this study,we develop fibrous fil-ters with enhanced durability and improved performance using metallized microfibers decorated with metal-organic-framework(MOF)nanocrystals.Not only does the efficiency of the developed filters remain at or above 97％for 0.50-1.5 μm PMs but the durability also significantly increases.In addi-tion,using the water purification ability of the MOF,we explore the dye degradation effect of the hybrid microfibers by immersing them into Rhodamine B aqueous solution.In such an experiment the Rho-damine B aqueous solution is completely purified by the presence of the hybrid microfibers under the UV irradiation.     

基于有限元仿真的发泡硅橡胶老化规律研究

通过力学性能测试得到发泡硅橡胶应力应变曲线,结合Ogden(Foam) 3阶超弹本构模型,建立发泡硅橡胶静密封系统的有限元仿真模型,得到大压缩量下发泡硅橡胶的von Mises应力及接触压力分布情况。仿真结果表明:大压缩量下发泡硅橡胶对称中心线位置的von Mises应力、接触压力值较大,在橡胶边缘和靠近限位环处接触应力数值有突增。开展140℃热空气老化试验,测定老化后发泡硅橡胶应力应变曲线,结合有限元仿真模型分析发泡硅橡胶老化后von Mises应力、接触压力的变化规律。结果表明:经过热空气老化后,在一定载荷下发泡硅橡胶等效应力和接触压力均呈增大的趋势。     

井下通风、排水及压缩空气设备选型设计

依据井下通风方式及瓦斯含量对井下通风设备进行了选型设计,给出了进行反风时的通风机工作特性以及通风机的电控形式;对井下排水设备和压缩空气设备进行了选型设计。井下工程实践表明,所选用的设备可满足矿井的正常生产需要。     

矿井地面风硐的改造方案比选与施工

为解决通风系统改造后原地面风硐断面偏小、风速超限的问题,通过在原有地面风硐东侧并联一道钢制矩形通风管道的方法,从而增加风硐断面积,降低风硐内的风速和通风阻力,效果明显。     

Theoretical and Experimental Studies for the Transient Response of Cavity

During the transient state of aero-engine,cavity has evidently transient characteristics in the secondary air system.To investigate transient characteristics,theoretical and experimental studies were implemented for both static and rotating cavities.First of all,the typical transient response phenomena in secondary air system were investigated based on the basic concepts of the dynamic process.According to the basic theory of gas dynamics,the causes of transient phenomena were analyzed in two aspects,external disturbance,and system physical properties.Several dimensionless parameters were introduced to analyze the transient response characteristics of air system.Second,the experimental results of the static cavity indicated that the actual response time increased with the increase of the inlet pressure.The experimental results of the rotor-stator cavity showed that the low rotational speed on the response process had little effect,and the response time gradually increased when the speed continued to increase.Third,the test results of multiple components suggested that when the valve was opening the inlet pressure of the static cavity increased quickly and then reached a stable value,but the pressure of the static cavity,stable pressure cavity and rotor-stator chamber rose gradually.It was also obtained the actual response time of them was increased.The closer the measuring points were to the disturbance source,the shorter the delay time was.     

铝空气电池用6061和7075铝合金阳极电化学性能

研究了工业6061铝合金（6061）、航空7075铝合金（7075）和纯铝作为铝空气电池阳极材料的电化学性能，分析其作为阳极的可行性及适用环境。进行了阻抗、极化曲线和恒电流放电实验并进行了表面表征，计算了在40～120mA/cm²电流密度下连续恒流放电的阳极能量密度。用电子探针显微镜（EPMA）对电极表面形貌进行了研究，用波谱分析仪（WDS）进行表面分析。研究结果表明，合金元素在电池放电过程中会改变阳极的表面特性。6061中合金元素含量对电池阳极材料的性能产生了积极影响，使得合金的表面放电面积变大，放电均匀，更适合作为铝空气电池阳极材料。