A new catalyst based on a nickel(II) complex of diiminodiphosphine for hydrogen evolution and oxidation

Based on that hydrogen energy is widely used in fuel cells, we focus our interests on the design and research of new complexes that catalyze the reaction in both directions, such as hydrogen evolution reactions (HERs) and hydrogen oxidation reactions (HORs). A highly efficient catalyst for both hydrogen evolution and oxidation, based on a nickel(II) complex, [Ni-en-P₂](ClO₄)₂, has been designed and provided by the reaction of Ni(ClO₄)₂ with N,N′-bis[o-(diphenylphosphino)benzylidene]ethylenediamine (en-P₂) in our group. Its structure has been determined by X-ray diffraction. [Ni-en-P₂](ClO₄)₂ can electro-catalyze hydrogen evolution both from acetic acid and a neutral buffer (pH 7.0) with a turnover frequency (TOF) of 204 and 1327 mol of hydrogen per mole of catalyst per hour (H₂/mol catalyst/h) under an overpotential (OP) of 914.6 mV and 836.6 mV, respectively. [Ni-en-P₂](ClO₄)₂ also can electro-catalyze hydrogen oxidation with a TOF of 111.7 s⁻¹ under an OP of 330 mV. The results can be attributed to that [Ni^II-en-P₂](ClO₄)₂ has three good reversible redox waves at 1.01 (Ni^III/II), −0.79 (Ni^II/I) and −1.38 V (Ni^I/0) versus Fc^+/0, respectively. We hope these findings can afford a new method for the design of electrocatalysts for both H₂ evolution and H₂ oxidation.     

自动多功能可调式便老轮椅的设计

针对老年人群体设计一种自动可调式轮椅，轮椅靠背通过不完全齿轮机构进行自动调整。靠背竖起可作为普通轮椅使用；靠背放平可实现平躺，可通过靠背和座椅安置的滚轴实现从轮椅到床和沙发等位置的移动。该轮椅工作稳定，性能可靠，功能实现效果较好。     

Factors Affecting the Study of Chemistry in Different Countries Around the World: Findings from an International Survey

Improving teaching and student learning in chemistry classrooms is an important goal that is constantly researched. Several comparative studies of science teaching have been carried out on different parameters, e. g. misconceptions which science teachers and students may have regarding the scientific concepts they learn and teach. Here we describe science teaching in general, and chemistry teaching in particular, in 12 countries including Israel. Different parameters are compared, including the hours that are devoted to science, the subjects included, the pedagogy, and teachers′ salaries. The survey covers all school levels: elementary school, secondary school and high school. At the high‐school level, the comparison focused on chemistry studies. In this study the variances variables, such as the hours that are allocated for science teaching, did not show an appreciable effect on students′ achievements. It was also found that, in countries where chemistry studies at the high‐school level are not mandatory, innovative pedagogies are more likely to replace the traditional chemistry teaching methods where chemistry is taught according to the structure of the subject based on basic concepts that underlie the curriculum. The study provided an additional support to the importance of the professional development of science and chemistry teachers and suggest that the autonomy that is given to them could influence the quality of science teaching and students′ achievements.     

快速进出水煤浆用调配罐的设计与应用

水煤浆是一种煤基流体燃料,是煤炭深加工的新型产品之一。它既是一种新型洁净的环保材料,又具有良好的流动性,因此得到了广泛的使用。设计了一种快速进出水煤浆用调配罐,从而使得水煤浆进出调配罐效率提高,较好的解决了水煤浆制备过程中出现的问题,具有极佳的推广意义。     

Solid oxide fuel cell: Materials for anode,cathode and electrolyte

Solid oxide fuel cell technology is the technology which can be driving force to change the course of action of the modern era due to its optimal power generation features with maximum electrical efficiency for automobiles and household devices. Fuel cells can be best described as electrochemical devices that make use of fuel oxidation to convert chemical energy into electrical energy and also lower the amount of oxidant simultaneously.A typical SOFC consists of a cathode, anode and an electrolyte constituting a single cell. These single cells are stacked together for a bigger assembly to produce higher degree of power. The solid electrolyte fills the gap between the cathode and anode transporting O²⁻ ions only. This leaves out electrons as transporting medium, which then pass through the cell via external circuit. Out of the two electrodes, oxidation of fuel takes place at the anode and reduction of oxygen takes place at the cathode. The SOFCs operate at higher temperatures of 600–1200°C producing heat as a byproduct of high quality, actively encouraging quick electrocatalysis utilizing non-precious metals and allowing internal restructuration. The SOFC can also work with high purity hydrogen for proton transport other than O²⁻ ion transport. There are many ceramic materials which have been engineered to act as efficient electrolyte materials. Yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) is the most widely used material as solid electrolyte in SOFC.The present review presents a detailed overview of the SOFC related materials and devices and is an effort to present various reported works in a concise manner.     

循环荷载作用下钢桥面铺装疲劳损伤失效行为研究

针对钢桥面铺装工程中普遍采用的改性沥青(Stone Matrix Asphalt,SMA)、浇筑式沥青(Guss asphalt,GA)、环氧沥青(Epoxy asphalt,EP)混合料双层铺装结构,进行了循环车载作用下钢桥面与沥青混凝土铺装疲劳损伤特性理论分析与试验研究。基于疲劳损伤度,研究了钢桥面铺装疲劳损伤失效行为和疲劳开裂过程中损伤场、应力和应变场动态演变机制,推导出疲劳失效时的损伤场、应力和应变场计算表达式,并给出钢桥面铺装疲劳寿命理论公式。以三座钢箱梁桥桥面铺装(润扬长江大桥2005,南京长江三桥2005,苏通大桥2008)为例,对不同铺装结构组合方案下的复合梁进行疲劳试验分析和使用寿命理论预测。实例研究结果表明,钢桥面铺装疲劳损伤失效行为预估模型合理可行;相较于改性沥青、浇筑式沥青,环氧沥青混合料具有较强高的强度低变形能力,更适合于大跨径钢桥面铺装抗疲劳的设计要求;由环氧沥青混合料组合而成的“双层环氧沥青混凝土”和“浇注式沥青混凝土(下层)+环氧沥青混凝土(上层)”的抗疲劳性能优于其它沥青混合料铺装结构组合方案,同等厚度组合情况下疲劳使用寿命可延长1倍~2倍以上;“双层环氧沥青混凝土”已应用于润扬长江大桥、南京长江三桥和苏通长江大桥钢桥面工程,并已成功运行10年以上,其跟踪观测结果良好。     

地下水渗流场可视化方法与应用研究

渗流场是反映地下水位与运移时空动态特征的有效形式,水位红线是对地下水开采严格管控的重要指标。从地下水渗流的流线绘制、流速计算、流场种子点与终止点选择、流线追踪4个方面论述了孔隙地下水渗流场可视化算法,设计了一种新的种子点布局方法表征地下水渗流场,采用改进的EULER方法实现流线的可视化表达。并将地下水渗流场空间分异性和水位红线进行融合与叠加分析,基于地下水渗流场从2D的视角揭示地下水的开采强度与超采程度的空间分布特征,自动圈定地下水超限采的区域范围。可为地下水的合理开采方案与地质管理保护措施的制定提供空间辅助决策支持。     

Stretchable Composite Acoustic Transducer for Wearable Monitoring of Vital Signs

A highly flexible, stretchable, and mechanically robust low‐cost soft composite consisting of silicone polymers and water (or hydrogels) is reported. When combined with conventional acoustic transducers, the materials reported enable high performance real‐time monitoring of heart and respiratory patterns over layers of clothing (or furry skin of animals) without the need for direct contact with the skin. The approach enables an entirely new method of fabrication that involves encapsulation of water and hydrogels with silicones and exploits the ability of sound waves to travel through the body. The system proposed outperforms commercial, metal‐based stethoscopes for the auscultation of the heart when worn over clothing and is less susceptible to motion artefacts. The system both with human and furry animal subjects (i.e., dogs), primarily focusing on monitoring the heart, is tested; however, initial results on monitoring breathing are also presented. This work is especially important because it is the first demonstration of a stretchable sensor that is suitable for use with furry animals and does not require shaving of the animal for data acquisition.