Size and morphology-controlled synthesis of mesoporous hydroxyapatite nanocrystals by microwave-assisted hydrothermal method

We report the rapid microwave-assisted hydrothermal synthesis of mesoporous hydroxyapatite (HAp) nanocrystals with controlled size, morphology, and surface area using various organic modifiers as regulators. The products were analyzed for their crystalline nature, phase purity, morphology, particle size and pore size distribution. Results indicated that ascorbic acid, cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB) and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) play an important role to obtain needle like, rod like and fiber like mesoporous HAp nanocrystals with different specific surface area by controlling growth habit of HAp along c-axis. In addition, the prepared samples were B-type carbonated HAp similar to bone minerals. Therefore, the present approach can be a promising way to obtain precursor for making tissue engineering scaffolds, drug/protein delivery carriers and bone fillers with tunable characteristics.     

Direct model-based predictive control scheme without cost function for voltage source inverters with reduced common-mode voltage

This paper presents a direct model-based predictive control scheme for voltage source inverters (VSIs) with reduced common-mode voltages (CMVs). The developed method directly finds optimal vectors without using repetitive calculation of a cost function. To adjust output currents with the CMVs in the range of –V_dc/6 to +V_dc/6, the developed method uses voltage vectors, as finite control resources, excluding zero voltage vectors which produce the CMVs in the VSI within ±V_dc/2. In a model-based predictive control (MPC), not using zero voltage vectors increases the output current ripples and the current errors. To alleviate these problems, the developed method uses two non-zero voltage vectors in one sampling step. In addition, the voltage vectors scheduled to be used are directly selected at every sampling step once the developed method calculates the future reference voltage vector, saving the efforts of repeatedly calculating the cost function. And the two non-zero voltage vectors are optimally allocated to make the output current approach the reference current as close as possible. Thus, low CMV, rapid current-following capability and sufficient output current ripple performance are attained by the developed method. The results of a simulation and an experiment verify the effectiveness of the developed method.     

飞机机械成品试验信息管理系统设计与应用

分析了航空企业飞机机械成品试验的现状,结合企业信息化管理的发展趋势,对飞机机械成品试验的流程进行梳理,基于ASP.NET技术研究开发了某企业飞机机械成品试验数据收集及信息管理系统,以实现飞机机械成品试验的流程化、数字化及显性化管理,避免因试验台管理不善造成的质量问题,实时掌握试验台状态,促进形成自主管理模式。     

厚煤层一次采全高煤壁失稳原因及控制技术

针对成庄煤矿四盘区层一次采全高煤壁失稳问题,对观测统计数据进行分析,发现片帮主要表现形式分五种:顶部、腰部、顶底部、底部以及斜切片帮,据此采用对顶板超前预爆破和煤壁超前预加固技术来控制大采高煤壁稳定性,不仅对煤壁失稳的控制取得了良好的效果,而且经济效益显著。可为相似条件下的厚煤层一次采全高煤壁失稳控制提供借鉴。     

Isolation,purification, and antioxidant activities of polysaccharides from Ziziphus Jujuba cv. Muzao

In the present study, crude polysaccharides from Ziziphus Jujuba cv. Muzao were isolated and purified using DEAE cellulose-52 and Sephadex G-100 size-exclusion chromatography; four fractions were collected, namely GZMP-1, GZMP-2, GZMP-3, and GZMP-4. The molecular weights of these four fractions were measured to be 111.2, 95.1, 84.2, and 571.4 kDa, respectively, using high-performance gel permeation chromatography. Gas chromatography analysis of the monosaccharide composition confirmed that GZMP-1 was composed of rhamnose, arabinose, glucose, and galactose. Rhamnose, arabinose, and galactose were the main components present in GZMP-2 and GZMP-3, whereas GZMP-4 was composed of only rhamnose and arabinose. Scanning electron microscopy showed relatively smooth surfaces for GZMP-1 and GZMP-4, whereas GZMP-2 and GZMP-3 had more folds on their surfaces. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analyses indicated that GZMP-1 and ZMP mainly had α-type glycosidic linkages. The in vitro antioxidant activities of the polysaccharides revealed that jujube polysaccharides exhibit remarkable antioxidant activity, and can scavenge DPPH radical and OH radical in a concentration-dependent manner. The results of this work suggest that polysaccharides from Z. Jujuba cv. Muzao have potential to be used as functional food and in the development of natural antioxidant drug carriers.     

Reservoir characterization and volumetric estimation of Orok Field,Niger Delta hydrocarbon province

Geophysical analysis was undertaken on the available suit of well logs, 3D seismic and checkshot data from the field in a view to carrying out reservoir characterization and volumetric estimation of Orok Field Niger Delta Province. Lithology delineation and Petrophysical evaluation including porosity, water saturation and net-to-gross were undertaken. Well to seismic tie, structural interpretation and horizon mapping were carried out. Time and depth maps were generated and volumetric estimation of the reservoirs were carried out. Four gas-bearing reservoir (A001, B001, C001 and D001) of variable thickness and depth from the subsurface were identified. Their effective porosity ranges from 19% for A001, 20% for B001, 20% for C002 and 18% for the basal D001 respectively. Water saturation estimated from the reservoir sands ranges from 23% for A001, B001 20%, C001 12% and 10% for D001. The hydrocarbon saturation of the reservoirs stood at 77%, 80%, 82%, 90% for A001, B001, C001 and D001 respectively. Only sand A001 and sand B001 had good seismic tie and were able to be mapped through the seismic. Three synthetic structural building listric faults were interpreted across the inlines intercepting the top of reservoir Sand A001 and B001. The volumetric estimation reveals that A001 and B001 have an area of 813.708 acres and 813.693 acres and volume of 151?billion cu.ft and 286?billion cu.ft of gas respectively. Three synthetic structural building listric faults (F1, F2 and F3) intercept the top of sandstones A001 and B001. The structural trapping mechanism in both sandstones resulted from synthetic fault assisting structures i.e rollover anticlines. The modeled faults trends approximately northwest to southeast direction and dip in the southwest direction.     

Thermal and transport properties of as-grown Ni-rich TiNi shape memory alloys

Electrical resistivity, Seebeck coefficient, specific heat and thermal conductivity measurements on the Ti_50−xNi_50+x (x = 0.0–1.6 at.%) shape memory alloys are performed to investigate their thermal and transport properties. In this study, anomalous features are observed in both cooling and heating cycles in all measured physical properties of the slightly Ni-rich TiNi alloys (x ≤ 1.0), corresponds to the transformation between the B19′ martensite and B2 austenite phases. Besides, the transition temperature is found to decrease gradually with increasing Ni content, and the driving force for the transition is also found to diminish slowly with the addition of excess Ni, as revealed by specific heat measurements. While the signature of martensitic transformation vanishes for the Ni-rich TiNi alloys with x ≥ 1.3, the characteristics of strain glass transition start to appear. The Seebeck coefficients of these TiNi alloys were found to be positive, suggesting the hole-type carriers dominate the thermoelectric transport. From the high-temperature Seebeck coefficients, the estimated value of Fermi energy ranges from ∼1.5 eV (Ti_48.4Ni_51.6) to ∼2.1 eV (Ti₅₀Ni₅₀), indicating the metallic nature of these alloys. In addition, the thermal conductivity of the slightly Ni-rich TiNi alloys with x ≤ 1.0 shows a distinct anomalous feature at the B19′ → B2 transition, likely due to the variation in lattice thermal conductivity.     

Solid-state additive manufacturing for metallized optical fiber integration

The formation of smart, Metal Matrix Composite (MMC) structures through the use of solid-state Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing (UAM) is currently hindered by the fragility of uncoated optical fibers under the required processing conditions. In this work, optical fibers equipped with metallic coatings were fully integrated into solid Aluminum matrices using processing parameter levels not previously possible. The mechanical performance of the resulting manufactured composite structure, as well as the functionality of the integrated fibers, was tested. Optical microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Focused Ion Beam (FIB) analysis were used to characterize the interlaminar and fiber/matrix interfaces whilst mechanical peel testing was used to quantify bond strength. Via the integration of metallized optical fibers it was possible to increase the bond density by 20–22%, increase the composite mechanical strength by 12–29% and create a solid state bond between the metal matrix and fiber coating; whilst maintaining full fiber functionality.     

Monotonic and cyclic behaviour of isolated FRP anchors loaded in shear

Using anchors made of fibre reinforced polymers (FRP) is an increasingly accepted method to delay the delamination of FRP sheets from the concrete surface and to enhance the capacity of FRP strengthened concrete structures. For many applications, FRP anchors are primarily loaded in shear. When used for seismic retrofitting schemes, the anchors are subjected to cyclic loads which may lead to premature fatigue failure. To date, however, shear strength of FRP anchors has experienced much less attention than their tension resistance. This paper documents tests on isolated FRP anchors which were conducted to determine the seismic shear capacity of FRP anchors and to propose design rules. To this end, a test setup was developed which allows direct and reverse loading of FRP anchors.