Effect of stents coated with a combination of sirolimus and alpha-lipoic acid in a porcine coronary restenosis model

The aim of this study was to evaluate antiproliferative sirolimus- and antioxidative alpha-lipoic acid (ALA)-eluting stents using biodegradable polymer [poly-l-lactic acid (PLA)] in a porcine coronary overstretch restenosis model. Forty coronary arteries of 20 pigs were randomized into four groups in which the coronary arteries had a bare metal stent (BMS, n = 10), ALA-eluting stent with PLA (AES, n = 10), sirolimus-eluting stent with PLA (SES, n = 10), or sirolimus- and ALA-eluting stent with PLA (SAS, n = 10). A histopathological analysis was performed 28 days after the stenting. The ALA and sirolimus released slowly over 30 days. There were no significant differences between groups in the injury or inflammation score; however, there were significant differences in the percent area of stenosis (56.2 ± 11.78 % in BMS vs. 51.5 ± 12.20 % in AES vs. 34.7 ± 7.23 % in SES vs. 28.7 ± 7.30 % in SAS, P < 0.0001) and fibrin score [1.0 (range 1.0–1.0) in BMS vs. 1.0 (range 1.0–1.0) in AES vs. 2.0 (range 2.0–2.0) in SES vs. 2.0 (range 2.0–2.0) in SAS, P < 0.0001] between the four groups. The percent area of stenosis based on micro-computed tomography corresponded with the restenosis rates based on histopathological stenosis in different proportions in the four groups (54.8 ± 7.88 % in BMS vs. 50.4 ± 14.87 % in AES vs. 34.5 ± 7.22 % in SES vs. 28.9 ± 7.22 % in SAS, P < 0.05). SAS showed a better neointimal inhibitory effect than BMS, AES, and SES at 1 month after stenting in a porcine coronary restenosis model. Therefore, SAS with PLA can be a useful drug combination for coronary stent coating to suppress neointimal hyperplasia.     

预变形对X90管线钢显微组织和力学性能的影响

采用拉伸试验、冲击试验、光学显微镜(OM)、扫描电镜(SEM)、显微硬度测试仪等研究了0.5%~6%预拉伸变形对X90管线钢显微组织及力学性能的影响。结果表明:随着预拉伸变形量的增加,X90管线钢晶粒增大,位错塞积导致强度增加,均匀延伸率下降,呈现典型的加工硬化特点,抗拉强度的增幅要小于屈服强度,屈强比增大;随着变形量的增加冲击吸收功逐渐由291J减小至235J,冲击试样断口的韧窝减小,伴随第二相粒子析出;显微硬度中间层较边缘区增加少,预拉伸在6%时边缘显微硬度为325HV。X90管线钢的预拉伸在4%以内能保证管线钢的正常服役。     

益新矿中心大空孔掏槽爆破扩腔过程数值分析

为了更好的应用中心大空孔掏槽爆破技术,根据益新煤矿爆破工况,运用有限元软件LS-DYNA,深入分析爆破过程中应力波的传播、有效应力和应力场的变化,研究其扩腔过程及岩石破碎机理。结果表明:爆炸应力波首先在炮孔连线方向相遇叠加并形成一条直线型的加强带,然后传至空孔并发生复杂的反射和叠加,最后在岩体中扩散;空孔外围的应力场分布呈现"圆形-菱形-圆形-方形"的变化规律;中心大空孔掏槽爆破有利于炸药能量的均匀分布和槽腔的形成与扩展。现场验证表明:该项技术大大提高了煤矿巷道的掘进速度,取得了较好的经济效益。     

基于Fluent的圆柱齿轮流量计的密封性仿真分析

通过对圆柱齿轮流量计进行二维简化建模,用Fluent仿真软件的ICEM CFD模块进行网格划分,利用Fluent仿真软件对圆柱齿轮流量计进行了计算和密封性的仿真分析,得出了其速度矢量分布图,并且给出了各泄漏量的计算公式和每种泄漏所占泄漏总量的百分比,即为以后的整个流量计的设计提供理论依据。,提高流量计的寿命具有重要意义。同时还省去了大量的人工计算过程,极大地加快了计算速度。     

Metal microparticle – Polymer composites as printable,bio/ecoresorbable conductive inks

Biologically and environmentally resorbable electronic devices support application possibilities that cannot be addressed with conventional technologies. This paper presents highly conductive, water-soluble composites that can be printed to form contacts, interconnects, antennas, and other important features that are essential to nearly all systems of this type. An optimized material formulation involves in situ polymerization to yield a polyanhydride containing a dispersion of molybdenum microparticles at appropriate concentrations. Comparisons of essential physical and electrical properties of these materials to those of composites formed with other polymers and other metal microparticles reveal the relevant considerations. Various functional demonstrations of screen-printed test structures and devices illustrate the suitability of these conductive inks for use in water-soluble electronic devices. A key advantage of the material introduced here compared to alternatives is its ability to maintain conductance over significant periods of time while immersed in relevant aqueous solutions. Studies involving live animal models establish the biocompatibility.     

Recent Advances on 3D Printing Technique for Thermal‐Related Applications

Advances in ink formulation and printing techniques make producing material systems with new and versatile characteristics and functionalities possible. Additive manufacturing or 3D printing enables fabricating complex structures at a faster production rate using different types of materials for various applications. Recently, 3D printing methods are being studied for thermal‐related applications. In this paper, the authors review recent progress of materials and printing techniques for thermal application devices using composite materials.