Uranium Superconductivity Redux

Since the discovery of heavy-fermion superconductivity in uranium compounds in the early 1980s, other uranium compounds have been discovered that are fully as interesting to study. However, as we look forward in the year 2000, we now have higher-purity, single crystals of the element itself. Preliminary resistivity and ac susceptibility measurements show the improved quality of the samples and thus hold the promise of understanding many aspects of its superconductivity, which have remained untouched for almost 25 years.     

Architecture engineering of hierarchically porous chitosan/vacuum-stripped graphene scaffold as bioanode for high performance microbial fuel cell

The bioanode is the defining feature of microbial fuel cell (MFC) technology and often limits its performance. In the current work, we report the engineering of a novel hierarchically porous architecture as an efficient bioanode, consisting of biocompatible chitosan and vacuum-stripped graphene (CHI/VSG). With the hierarchical pores and unique VSG, an optimized bioanode delivered a remarkable maximum power density of 1530 mW m(-2) in a mediator-less MFC, 78 times higher than a carbon cloth anode.     

TiO2光催化抗菌陶瓷的制备

制备了SiO2-Zr3(PO4)4改性的TiO2粉体,将其添加到陶瓷釉料中,研制出了TiO2光催化抗菌陶瓷,分别就改性TiO2粉体的光催化活性和TiO2光催化抗菌陶瓷的光催化抗菌机理进行了研究.研究表明,37.2%Zr3(PO4)4和11.5%SiO2改性的TiO2粉体经1323K处理后,仍具有较好的光催化活性,将其添加到陶瓷釉料中制备出的TiO2先催化抗菌陶瓷对大肠杆菌的抑菌率达98%.     

脲醛树脂基高分子材料改性研究

本文简要介绍了脲醛树脂基高分子材料的基本生产工艺流程,探索玻璃纤维、纳米蒙脱土、丁腈橡胶粉以及玉米淀粉种类和用量对脲醛树脂基高分子材料耐电击穿性能的影响。实验结果表明,选用玻璃纤维作为增强剂对脲醛树脂基高分子材料的耐电击穿强度影响最为明显,纳米蒙脱土次之,玉米淀粉的加入对脲醛树脂基高分子材料的耐电击穿强度影响不明显,而丁腈橡胶的加入对脲醛树脂基高分子材料的耐电击穿强度有明显的下降趋势,改性后的脲醛树脂基高分子材料的耐电击穿强度能超过17KV/mm,最佳耐压时间在100s以上。     

Reversed and Anomalous Doppler Effects in Photonic Crystals and other Time-dependent Periodic Media

We predict that reversed and anomalous non-relativistic Doppler shifts can be observed under some circumstances when light reflects from a shock wave front propagating through a photonic crystal, or material with a periodic modulation of the dielectric. This theoretical prediction is generalizable and applies to wave-like excitations in a variety of periodic media. An experimental observation of this effect has recently been made (Seddon, N. and Bearpark, T. Science, 302 (2003) 1537) and we provide a brief discussion of this experiment.     

Phase formation mechanism and kinetics in solid-state synthesis of undoped and calcium-doped lanthanum manganite

LaMnO_3+δ and La_0.7Ca_0.3MnO₃ were synthesized from La₂O₃(La(OH)₃), CaCO₃ and MnO₂ powder mixture with solid-state reaction technique. X-ray diffraction and thermal analysis were employed in the present study on the process of synthesizing of the two compound powders. The kinetic study on solid-state reaction between La₂O₃ and MnO₂ in the powder mixture was isothermally carried out for LaMnO_3+δ formation. The result showed that the reaction process was controlled by three-dimensional solid-ionic diffusion. Both Jander and Ginstling-Brounstein model can be used to describe the reaction kinetics satisfactorily. The relevant apparent activation energy values obtained were as great as 205 ± 11 and 189 ± 8 kJ/mol. The reaction process of La_0.7Ca_0.3MnO₃ preparation from La₂O₃, SrCO₃ and MnO₂ powder mixture was also studied using X-ray diffraction and thermal analysis. The result indicated that the following steps composed the overall reaction: the decomposition of the reactant; the formation of La_1−xCa_xMnO_3+δ; La₂O₃ and Mn₃O₄ reacted with La_1−xCa_xMnO₃ to form final La_0.7Ca_0.3MnO₃ phase. The latest step was the most time-consuming one among others in the overall reaction.     

氯化聚乙烯对氯丁橡胶与甲基丙烯酸甲酯接枝共聚反应的影响

研究了高氯氯化聚乙烯(HCPE)对氯丁橡胶与甲基丙烯酸甲酯接枝共聚及其反应产物的影响。结果表明,HCPE能加快聚合速率,提高转化率、接枝效率和接枝度。含HCPE的产物,含有较高分子量的级份,分子量分布较宽,树脂相的分布比较均匀,并具有较好的机械性能和较高的粘接强度。     

Direct Digital Manufacturing Industry Ascendant

The paper introduces the origin of the word of Direct Digital Manufacturing and other forms of address, and the working principles of Direct Digital Manufacturing technology and major types of the technology, hard- ware and software development, use of materials, applications, market growth and its development prospects. Focused presentations of Direct Digital Manufacturing （additive manufacturing） compared to traditional mechani- cal manufacturing industry in the use of prices, processing speed, reliability and cost advantages and characteris- tics. Particularly the significant challenges and competitiveness of Direct Digital Manufacturing technology in the processing of any complexity created directly the number of objects, internal structure and channel function, as well as the shape of the chassis components and structure of the matching and optimization.     

Synthesis of MoS2 and MoO2 for their applications in H2 generation and lithium ion batteries: a review

Abstract

Scientists increasingly witness the applications of MoS₂ and MoO₂ in the field of energy conversion and energy storage. On the one hand, MoS₂ and MoO₂ have been widely utilized as promising catalysts for electrocatalytic or photocatalytic hydrogen evolution in aqueous solution. On the other hand, MoS₂ and MoO₂ have also been verified as efficient electrode material for lithium ion batteries. In this review, the synthesis, structure and properties of MoS₂ and MoO₂ are briefly summarized according to their applications for H₂ generation and lithium ion batteries. Firstly, we overview the recent advancements in the morphology control of MoS₂ and MoO₂ and their applications as electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reactions. Secondly, we focus on the photo-induced water splitting for H₂ generation, in which MoS₂ acts as an important co-catalyst when combined with other semiconductor catalysts. The newly reported research results of the significant functions of MoS₂ nanocomposites in photo-induced water splitting are presented. Thirdly, we introduce the advantages of MoS₂ and MoO₂ for their enhanced cyclic performance and high capacity as electrode materials of lithium ion batteries. Recent key achievements in MoS₂- and MoO₂-based lithium ion batteries are highlighted. Finally, we discuss the future scope and the important challenges emerging from these fascinating materials.     

糖醇对冻藏南美白对虾的品质保障作用

目的探讨木糖醇、甘露糖醇和异麦芽糖醇对冻藏南美白对虾的抗冻保水作用。方法以南美白对虾虾仁为研究对象,采用木糖醇、甘露糖醇及异麦芽糖醇浸泡处理虾仁,将其在-18℃条件下冻藏84 d,随后测定虾仁肌肉解冻损失率、pH值、明度、质构特性、肌原纤维蛋白含量、Ca~(2+)-ATPase活性、总巯基含量及肌肉组织微观结构。结果在冻藏过程中,与蒸馏水处理相比较,木糖醇、甘露糖醇和异麦芽糖醇浸泡处理能够有效降低虾仁的解冻损失率,且对冻虾仁的色泽、咀嚼性和弹性等具有很好的保护作用。同时,经3种糖醇处理后显著减缓了冷冻虾仁的肌原纤维蛋白含量、Ca~(2+)-ATPase活性及总巯基含量的下降速率。观察肌肉微观组织发现,3种糖醇对维持虾仁肌肉组织完整、抑制冰晶生长具有明显的作用。结论 3种糖醇类物质有效保持了冻藏南美白对虾虾仁的品质特性,可为低甜味、低热量的无磷保水剂开发提供参考。