Effect of liquid-phase filler on triboengineering properties of PTFE-based composites

The work presents the results of investigation of developed polytetrafluoroethylene-based wear-resistant polymer composites filled with the liquid-phase mineral motor oil. The technology for manufacture of a microporous fluoroplast whose pores are filled by a liquid motor oil under different temperatures is described. The developed technology forms the basis of the development of oil-filled triboengineering polymeric materials with elevated wear resistance. It is found that sorptive permeation of the liquid lubricating material into the polymer binder bulk intensifies with temperature and with the use of natural adsorbents. The triboengineering properties of polymeric materials containing a liquid lubricating material and natural adsorbents are studied. New materials with elevated wear-resistance and load-bearing parameters are developed for the friction joints of different purposes.     

Quasi‐Bayesian Estimation of Time‐Varying Volatility in DSGE Models

We propose a novel quasi‐Bayesian Metropolis‐within‐Gibbs algorithm that can be used to estimate drifts in the shock volatilities of a linearized dynamic stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE) model. The resulting volatility estimates differ from the existing approaches in two ways. First, the time variation enters non‐parametrically, so that our approach ensures consistent estimation in a wide class of processes, thereby eliminating the need to specify the volatility law of motion and alleviating the risk of invalid inference due to mis‐specification. Second, the conditional quasi‐posterior of the drifting volatilities is available in closed form, which makes inference straightforward and simplifies existing algorithms. We apply our estimation procedure to a standard DSGE model and find that the estimated volatility paths are smoother compared to alternative stochastic volatility estimates. Moreover, we demonstrate that our procedure can deliver statistically significant improvements to the density forecasts of the DSGE model compared to alternative methods.     

Methods for correction of selectivity of N-(2-sulfoethyl)chitosan-based materials towards platinum(IV) and palladium(II) ions

In this paper, we report methods for correction of selectivity of sorbents based on N-(2-sulfoethyl)chitosan towards platinum(IV) and palladium(II) in HCl solutions. The common method for correction of selectivity of the sorbents is variation of their modification degree with complexing groups. An increase in the degree of sulfoethylation of the chitosan leads to the significant increase in selectivity of sorption of palladium(II) over platinum(IV). Application of the N-(2-sulfoethyl)chitosan with the highest degree of sulfoethylation allows for selective separation palladium(II) from platinum(IV) (рН = 5.0). Palladium is quantitatively desorbed from the surface of the N-(2-sulfoethyl)chitosans by 3.5 mol/dm³ solution of HCl.     

A Microfluidic 3D Endothelium-on-a-Chip Model to Study Transendothelial Migration of T Cells in Health and Disease

The recruitment of T cells is a crucial component in the inflammatory cascade of the body. The process involves the transport of T cells through the vascular system and their stable arrest to vessel walls at the site of inflammation, followed by extravasation and subsequent infiltration into tissue. Here, we describe an assay to study 3D T cell dynamics under flow in real time using a high-throughput, artificial membrane-free microfluidic platform that allows unimpeded extravasation of T cells. We show that primary human T cells adhere to endothelial vessel walls upon perfusion of microvessels and can be stimulated to undergo transendothelial migration (TEM) by TNFα-mediated vascular inflammation and the presence of CXCL12 gradients or ECM-embedded melanoma cells. Notably, migratory behavior was found to differ depending on T cell activation states. The assay is unique in its comprehensiveness for modelling T cell trafficking, arrest, extravasation and migration, all in one system, combined with its throughput, quality of imaging and ease of use. We envision routine use of this assay to study immunological processes and expect it to spur research in the fields of immunological disorders, immuno-oncology and the development of novel immunotherapeutics.     

Synthesis of Precursors of Complex Oxide Systems Using Electrogenerated Reagents

Glass Physics and Chemistry - The scientific foundations for the synthesis of precursors of nanostructured oxide systems Al2O3–ZrO2–MxOy (M = Mg, Y) are developed. The processes...     

Properties of Oxynitride Steel Coatings Obtained Through Three-Stage Processes of Nitriding Combined with Oxidation

Metallurgist - The article discusses the effect of preliminary oxidation on the properties of 38Cr2MoAl nitrided steel. A three-stage process consisting of pre-oxidation, nitriding, and subsequent...     

Features of formation of the structure in production of blanks of disks of heat-resistant nickel alloys

Conclusions To provide a high level of mechanical properties in wrought blanks of cast ÉP741NP and ÉP962 alloys it is necessary to form controlled structures. A necklace-type structure formed in homogenizing isostatic treatment, subsequent thermomechanical working including alternation of the operations of deformation in the (+)-area and recrystallization anneals, and final heat treatment is preferable. The temperature conditions of all stages of thermomechanical working are strictly controlled, especially the final operation of deformation and heating for hardening. To eliminate hardening cracks and distortions it is necessary to use molten salts at t=600°C as quenchants. The use of multiple production operations makes it possible to significantly reduce the structural inhomogeneity related to inhertance of the original dendritic structure. However, the structure of the final semifinished product is nevertheless characterized by a difference in occurrence of the processes of polygonization and recrystallization between the former dendritic cells and the interdendritic spaces in deformation and heat treatment.To obtain structurally homogeneous blanks for gas turbine engine parts it is necessary to use basically new methods of remelting such as vacuum double electrode remelting and electron beam remelting with an intermediate vessel.Translated from Metallovedenie i Termicheskaya Obrabotka Metallov, No. 12, pp. 25–29, December, 1991.     

Effect of Ultraviolet Radiation and Electric Field on the Conductivity of Structures Based on α- and ε-Ga2O3

Semiconductors - The effect of ultraviolet radiation and a strong electric field on the conductivity of structures based on two types of polymorphic gallium-oxide films is studied. Both types of...     

Draining Over Blocking: Nano-Composite Janus Separators for Mitigating Internal Shorting of Lithium Batteries

Catastrophic battery failure due to internal short is extremely difficult to detect and mitigate. In order to enable the next-generation lithium-metal batteries, a “fail safe” mechanism for internal short is highly desirable. Here, a novel separator design and approach is introduced to mitigate the effects of an internal short circuit by limiting the self-discharge current to prevent cell temperature rise. A nano-composite Janus separator—with a fully electronically insulating side contacting the anode and a partially electronically conductive (PEC) coating with tunable conductivity contacting the cathode—is implemented to intercept dendrites, control internal short circuit resistance, and slowly drain cell capacity. Galvanostatic cycling experiments demonstrate Li-metal batteries with the Janus separator perform normally before shorting, which then results in a gradual increase of internal self-discharge over >25 cycles due to PEC-mitigated shorting. This is contrasted by a sudden voltage drop and complete failure seen with a single layer separator. Potentiostatic charging abuse tests of Li-metal pouch cells result in dendrites completely penetrating the single-layer separator causing high short circuit current and large cell temperature increase; conversely, negligible current and temperature rise occurs with the Janus separator where post mortem electron microscopy shows the PEC layer successfully intercepts dendrites.