Intrinsic dielectric behavior of Mg2TiO4 spinel ceramic

In the work, we focused on the intrinsic dielectric behavior of Mg₂TiO₄ spinel ceramic by P–V–L theory and infrared spectra analysis. Ti–O bonds have larger bond ionicity values, thus playing an important role in dielectric polarization. The theoretical dielectric constant was predicted by calculating the bond susceptibility of each chemical bond. Furthermore, Ti(1)–O bonds are responsible for the structural stability of Mg₂TiO₄ ceramic. Based on classical dispersion theory, permittivity and loss corresponding to each infrared active mode were quantified, and then the crucial contribution of low-frequency modes to intrinsic dielectric properties were determined.     

基于MED和边际谱的自动倾斜器轴承故障诊断

针对直升机自动倾斜器轴承早期微弱故障特征易被强烈背景噪声淹没的问题，提出了一种基于最小熵反褶积（Minimum Entropy Deconvolution，MED）和边际谱的自动倾斜器轴承故障诊断方法。采用MED对采集的振动信号进行滤波降噪，提高了信号的信噪比，突出了轴承早期微弱故障特征；通过Hilbert变换和经验模态分解（Empirical Mode Decomposition，EMD）获取去噪包络信号的本征模态函数（Intrinsic Mode Functions，IMF）集，并引入峭度筛选准则选取合理IMF集计算局部Hilbert边际谱，有效地提取了故障特征频率，能够通过故障特征频率进行故障类型判别。通过某型直升机自动倾斜器故障诊断试验系统验证了该诊断方法的合理性和可行性。     

Synthesis of dynamic g-C3N4/Fe@ZnO nanocomposites for environmental remediation applications

An effective g-C₃N₄/Fe@ZnO heterostructured photocatalyst was synthesized by a simple chemical co-precipitation method and characterized by X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy and ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy. Transmission electron microscopy revealed that 7-8 nm-sized 1%Fe@ZnO nanoparticles were evenly distributed on g-C₃N₄ nanosheets to form a hybrid composite. The photocatalytic effectiveness of the composites was assessed against methylene blue dye, and it was found that the 50%g-C₃N₄/Fe@ZnO photocatalyst was more efficient in harvesting solar energy to degrade dye than the ZnO, 1%Fe@ZnO, g-C₃N₄, g-C₃N₄/ZnO and (10, 25, 40, 60 & 75 wt%) g-C₃N₄/Fe@ZnO samples. The antibacterial competency of the samples was also explored against Gram-positive (Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus salivarius) and Gram-negative (Escherichia coli) bacteria through the well diffusion method. The 50%g-C₃N₄/Fe@ZnO nanocomposite exhibited a superior antibacterial action compared to that of the rest of the samples. The exceptionally improved photocatalytic and antimicrobial efficiency of the 50%g-C₃N₄/Fe@ZnO composite was primarily accredited to the synergic outcome of the interface established between Fe@ZnO nanoparticles and g-C₃N₄ nanosheets.     

High-Resolution Chromosome Ideogram Representation of Currently Recognized Genes for Autism Spectrum Disorders

Recently, autism-related research has focused on the identification of various genes and disturbed pathways causing the genetically heterogeneous group of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The list of autism-related genes has significantly increased due to better awareness with advances in genetic technology and expanding searchable genomic databases. We compiled a master list of known and clinically relevant autism spectrum disorder genes identified with supporting evidence from peer-reviewed medical literature sources by searching key words related to autism and genetics and from authoritative autism-related public access websites, such as the Simons Foundation Autism Research Institute autism genomic database dedicated to gene discovery and characterization. Our list consists of 792 genes arranged in alphabetical order in tabular form with gene symbols placed on high-resolution human chromosome ideograms, thereby enabling clinical and laboratory geneticists and genetic counsellors to access convenient visual images of the location and distribution of ASD genes. Meaningful correlations of the observed phenotype in patients with suspected/confirmed ASD gene(s) at the chromosome region or breakpoint band site can be made to inform diagnosis and gene-based personalized care and provide genetic counselling for families.     

Constant hue bands in boundary colors discovered using a new appearance model

Boundary colors are observed when light from a scene is dispersed by a prism or diffraction grating. We discovered that patterns with repeating black and white stripes can produce repeating bands of boundary colors with two hues. These hues are virtually constant as measured by chromaticity or CIELAB. We found seven cases of this kind using a new appearance model for boundary colors. The model correctly predicts that green and magenta bands recur as stripe widths and dispersion strength vary. The first green/magenta case in the sequence traces out an accurate ellipse in XYZ color space. Green and magenta bands are prominent in supernumerary rainbows and interference rings, and we explain why that might be the case. The explanation is based on an interesting property of the visible spectrum. In addition to the green/magenta cases, the other cases are orange/cyan, yellowish‐green/purple, and yellow/violet. The success of the boundary color appearance model implies that bands are perceived as if the wavelength responses of the cones were essentially independent, which contradicts the actual behavior of cones. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Col Res Appl, 40, 135–146, 2015     

同频段混合信号中的无人机信号盲检测识别

无人机信号的探测识别技术是应对无人机黑飞滥用的关键技术之一。在实际信号监测环境中，经常会接收到多个信号的混合信号，它们在时域和频域上混叠且各信号分量调制样式相同。为解决在同频段混合信号中检测识别出无人机信号的问题，提出了一种通过谱特征分析判断无人机信号存在性的方法。分别采用基于二次方谱特征的无人机图传和WiFi混合信号检测识别算法以及基于频谱带宽特征的多无人机混合信号检测识别算法，通过对射频电路采集的信号进行仿真验证，实现了从同频段混合信号中检测识别出无人机信号分量。理论分析和实验测试结果证实了所提检测识别算法的有效性。     

TBP-TEVA萃取色层分离-α能谱法测定辐照镎靶溶解液中痕量236Pu的可行性

²³⁶Pu的含量控制是钚热源的一项重要参数，通过α能谱准确测量镎靶溶解液中痕量²³⁶Pu，建立镎靶辐照靶件溶解液中钚的分离方法。根据杂质组成特点采用TBP-TEVA萃取色层双柱分离，用氨基磺酸亚铁以及亚硝酸钠对钚进行调价，对靶件溶解液中的Al、Fe、U、Th和Np等进行分离，去污系数均大于10⁴，钚的回收率为90.7%。研究大量²³⁸Pu对α能谱测定²³⁶Pu的干扰，结果表明，大量²³⁸Pu会造成仪器本底升高，²³⁸Pu能谱峰分辨率降低；在7 500 Bq ²³⁸Pu干扰下，测量4.3 h 时，²³⁶Pu的最小可检测活度为1.20×10^-2 Bq（当量质量为6.11×10^-16 g）。计算结果表明，镎靶溶解液样品中钚的同位素比值n(²³⁶Pu)/n(²³⁸Pu) ≥4.63×10^-8时，取合适的样品量使得电沉积源中²³⁸Pu 活度在 450~7 500 Bq范围内，均可测量其中的痕量²³⁶Pu，同时可准确测定同位素比值n(²³⁶Pu)/n(²³⁸Pu)。     

基于经验模态分解方法的拉曼光谱信号处理研究

经验模态分解(EMD)方法是一个以信号内在物理频率成分为对象的自适应时频分析方法,而常见的非平稳信号分析方法,比如小波分析,它需要选择小波基,不同小波基的分析结果不同;拉曼光谱信号是典型的非线性和非平稳信号,EMD方法充分地保留了信号本身的非线性和非平稳的特征,适应于拉曼光谱信号的分析。实验在自行研制的拉曼光谱测试平台上获得了原始的拉曼光谱信号,并通过经验模态分解将信号分解成不同频率的10个本征模式分量,信号能量集中在750cm^-1和1500cm^-1左右,最后进行了频率成分分析和去噪处理,并和小波分析方法进行了对比,验证了EMD方法的有效性和实用性,该方法在拉曼光谱信号分析中有较好的应用前景。     

简捷水热法制备氟化石墨烯及其表征

氟化石墨烯是一种石墨烯衍生物,在润滑材料、电子器件等领域具有广阔的应用前景。采用回流搅拌并水热还原的方法制备氟化石墨烯,并在不加HF的情况下以同样的方式制备了水热还原的还原氧化石墨烯(rGO)。采用傅里叶变换红外光谱(FTIR)、X射线衍射(XRD)、拉曼光谱(Raman)、X射线光电子能谱(XPS)、透射电镜(TEM)等对样品进行形貌观测和表征。FTIR的结果表明氟化产物中含有C-F键和部分未完全还原的含氧基团;由XRD谱可以看出,产物晶型较差,其层间距和原料的性质有关;Raman谱证实了石墨烯的基本结构依然存在,但也存在大量缺陷,并且rGO比FGS的规整度略高;XPS谱表明样品表面有氟元素的存在,意味着FGS制备成功;TEM结果显示该样品为单层和少层。该方法操作简单、原料廉价易得、工艺要求不高,适用于批量生产氟化石墨烯。     

Effect of Yb concentration on the microstructures,spectra, and laser performance of Yb: CaF2 transparent ceramics

Ytterbium-doped calcium fluoride transparent ceramics is considered as a promising laser gain medium. How to prepare low scattering loss ceramics is the main challenge at present. In this study, a simple route of hot-pressing method was introduced to fabricate high optical quality of Yb: CaF₂ laser ceramics with different concentration of Yb ions. The influence of Yb concentration on the particle sizes of the powders, microstructure, fluorescence spectra, output power, and laser emitting spectra of Yb: CaF₂ transparent ceramics was discussed. About 976 nm LD pumped CW laser operation has been demonstrated in 1, 2, 4, and 5 at.% Yb doped CaF₂ ceramics. A maximum average output power of 0.809 W was obtained for the 5 at.% Yb: CaF₂ ceramics with the slope efficiency was 26%.