Sequence-Dependent Nanofiber Structures of Phenylalanine and Isoleucine Tripeptides

The molecular design of short peptides to achieve a tailor-made functional architecture has attracted attention during the past decade but remains challenging as a result of insufficient understanding of the relationship between peptide sequence and assembled supramolecular structures. We report a hybrid-resolution model to computationally explore the sequence–structure relationship of self-assembly for tripeptides containing only phenylalanine and isoleucine. We found that all these tripeptides have a tendency to assemble into nanofibers composed of laterally associated filaments. Molecular arrangements within the assemblies are diverse and vary depending on the sequences. This structural diversity originates from (1) distinct conformations of peptide building blocks that lead to different surface geometries of the filaments and (2) unique sidechain arrangements at the filament interfaces for each sequence. Many conformations are available for tripeptides in solution, but only an extended β-strand and another resembling a right-handed turn are observed in assemblies. It was found that the sequence dependence of these conformations and the packing of resulting filaments are determined by multiple competing noncovalent forces, with hydrophobic interactions involving Phe being particularly important. The sequence pattern for each type of assembly conformation and packing has been identified. These results highlight the importance of the interplay between conformation, molecular packing, and sequences for determining detailed nanostructures of peptides and provide a detailed insight to support a more precise design of peptide-based nanomaterials.     

太赫兹超表面计算全息

全息术是一种三维成像技术,它已经被应用于多种实际场景。随着计算机科学与技术的迅猛发展,计算全息由于其方便和灵活的特性,已经成为一种广泛应用的全息成像方法。本文回顾了我们近期基于超表面的太赫兹计算全息研究进展。其中,作为全息板的超表面展示出了超越传统光学器件的独特性能。首先,利用超表面实现了对于全息板每个像素的相位振幅同时且独立的调控,进而实现了高质量全息成像。这种新的电磁波操控能力也带来了新的全息成像效果,如利用介质超表面实现了全息像沿传播方向上的连续变化。其次,对超表面在不同偏振态下的响应进行设计,分别实现了线偏振态与频率复用、圆偏振态复用、以及基于表面波的偏振复用超表面全息术。此外,本文提出了依赖于温度变化而主动可控的超表面全息术,为今后计算全息术的设计与实现提供了新的方案,也推动了超表面在实际应用方面的发展。     

Assessing smoke toxicity of burning combustibles by four expressions for fractional effective dose

Toxicity of smoke generated in a fire is difficult to measure accurately. That is because gas sensors for measuring rapidly varying concentrations of toxic gases are not yet developed. Simple expressions are searched for quick measurement in assessing smoke toxicity practically. Four equations on calculating fractional effective dose (FED) related to toxic effluents were reported in the literature, each based on different assumptions. FED value was proposed to be calculated based on peak carbon monoxide concentration and peak carbon dioxide concentration, and transient carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and oxygen concentrations. The four values were compared in this article using literature data on toxic gases from different materials measured by (i) cone calorimeter; (ii) full-scale burning tests; and (iii) tunnel full-scale tests. Measured carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and oxygen concentrations by standard equipment of oxygen consumption calorimeters were used to calculate the four FED values. It is found that the values of FED based on peak carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide concentrations (denoted as FED₂) are similar to the average values of FED calculated from the updated equation in the literature using the oxygen consumption calorimeters. Putting the values of FED₂ in fire safety design guides is then recommended.     

基于CFD技术优化50 L发酵罐内气体分布器

通过CFD模拟技术对50L通气搅拌发酵罐内不同气体分布器的传质混合效果进行气液双相流模拟。首先对发酵罐自带气体分布器进行流场模拟,针对模拟结果提出两种改进气体分布器。结果表明:双层环形气体分布器表现出一种较理想的混合传质效果,为此类发酵罐的优化和放大提供一种有效的技术手段。     

乌龙茶加工过程中α-法呢烯的形成关键调控基因的筛选与表达分析

为探讨乌龙茶加工过程中做青工序的机械力对香气成分中α-法呢烯的影响及形成机理,本实验以乌龙茶品种黄旦的鲜叶、萎凋叶、摇青叶为供试材料,未摇青等时间摊放叶为对照组,采用GC-TOF-MS 方法检测乌龙茶加工过程中α-法呢烯含量,结合转录组和茶树基因组数据库筛选α-法呢烯合成酶(AFS)关键基因,构建系统进化发育树,利用实时荧光定量PCR(Quantitative Real-time PCR,qRT-PCR)进行数据验证,并进行α-法呢烯含量与基因表达水平间的相关性分析。结果表明,α-法呢烯的含量在第一次摇青时有所下降,由于机械胁迫的累加,摇青叶中α-法呢烯的含量逐渐增加并在第三次摇青时达到峰值(0.9485%)。筛选获得的CL11384.Contig7_All转录本与茶树α-法呢烯合成酶基因(CsAFS,GenBank登录号:MH125264.1)高度相似,暂命名为CsAFS7基因,该基因表达模式与测序数据相一致。皮尔逊相关系数分析表明,乌龙茶加工过程中α-法呢烯含量与CsAFS7基因的相关表达水平之间存在极显著正相关(r=0.951,P<0.01)。因此,乌龙茶做青过程中α-法呢烯的累积可能受到CsAFS7基因的表达调控。     

25CrNi2MoV钢的微动磨损性能

采用微动摩擦磨损试验机在干摩擦条件下对新型高速重载传动轴用25CrNi2MoV钢进行微动磨损试验,研究了不同载荷(50~200N)和频率(15~30Hz)下该钢的微动磨损性能。结果表明:在频率为20Hz条件下,当载荷由50N增至200N时,25CrNi2MoV钢的平均摩擦因数由0.766减至0.661,磨损体积由19.65×10^-3 mm^3增至75.83×10^-3 mm^3;在载荷为30N条件下,当频率由15Hz增至30Hz时,平均摩擦因数由0.790增至0.905,磨损体积由11.43×10^-3 mm^3增至23.88×10^-3 mm^3;在不同试验参数下,25CrNi2MoV钢磨损表面均出现了氧化和犁沟现象,磨损机制包含氧化磨损和磨粒磨损;在频率为20Hz条件下,载荷为50,100N时,25CrNi2MoV钢的磨损机制以黏着磨损为主,载荷为150,200N时,主要磨损机制为疲劳磨损;在载荷为30N条件下,频率为15~25Hz时,磨损机制以磨粒磨损为主,当频率增至30Hz时,磨损机制以疲劳磨损为主。     

浮选系统中粗颗粒与气泡的碰撞行为研究

浮选设备中气泡与颗粒的碰撞是一个复杂的力学过程,本文设计了一套电磁发射装置,将颗粒以可控的速度和角度射向水中的静止气泡,用以简化模拟真实的浮选现象。高速相机被用来监测这一碰撞过程,然后对图像进行分析,提取了颗粒的运动参数以及气泡的变形信息,研究了颗粒与气泡的作用时间与液膜排液规律,并推导了一个数学模型来预测碰撞现象的时间尺度并提出了黏附判据。     

Personalized broad learning system for facial expression

Multimedia Tools and Applications - Understanding human emotions through facial expressions is key enabling technology for interactive robots. Most approaches of facial expression recognition are...     

Dynamical Analysis of Memcapacitor Chaotic System and Its Image Encryption Application

The prospective studies on memcapacitor models and potential applications are of importance due to its dynamical behavior. For this purpose, a memcapacitor