Acute ingestion of yerba mate infusion (Ilex paraguariensis) inhibits plasma and lipoprotein oxidation

Yerba mate extract (Ilex paraguariensis) is a source of phenolic compounds that possesses in vitro antioxidant activities and may contribute to a reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease. In this study we examined the acute effects of the consumption of mate infusion on ex vivo plasma and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) oxidation, plasma antioxidant capacity, and platelet aggregation. Twelve healthy fasted subjects ingested 500 mL of mate infusion and blood samples were collected before and 1 h after mate intake. Lipid peroxidation of plasma and LDL was monitored by the measurement of cholesteryl-ester hydroperoxides (CE-OOH) and cholesterol oxides. The plasma antioxidant capacity was measured as ferric-reducing antioxidant potential (FRAP). Platelet aggregation was evaluated in platelet-rich plasma stimulated with adenosine diphosphate and coagulation was tested in platelet-poor plasma. Ingestion of mate infusion diminished the ex vivo oxidizability of both plasma and LDL particles. After mate intake, the CE-OOH levels were around 50% lower in plasma oxidized with copper or 2,2′-azobis[2-amidine-propane-hydrochloride] (AAPH) and the lag time to plasma oxidation increased 2-fold (P < 0.05). Copper- and AAPH-induced LDL peroxidation were also inhibited by around 50% and 20%, respectively, after mate consumption (P < 0.05). The levels of various oxysterols were significantly reduced in oxidized-plasma and LDL (P < 0.05) and FRAP increased by 7.7% after mate intake (P < 0.01). However, mate consumption did not inhibit platelet aggregation or blood coagulation. In summary, intake of yerba mate infusion improved the antioxidant capacity and the resistance of plasma and LDL particles to ex vivo lipid peroxidation.     

IEC阵风作用下箱梁断面的气动特性分析

基于二维非定常不可压缩雷诺平均N-S方程和RNG k-ε湍流模型,采用CFD（computational fluid dynamics）方法对箱梁断面在IEC（international electrotechnical commission）阵风以? 5°～+ 5°攻角作用下的气动力及流场特性进行数值模拟分析,获得了IEC阵风作用过程中箱梁断面的三分力系数的总体变化特征、入口边界静压变化特性及流场内静压的顺压和逆压特性等。分析表明,IEC阵风模型比TSI（technical specifications for interoperability）阵风模型更适于桥梁气动力的数值模拟分析。     

The texture and anisotropy of hot extruded magnesium alloys fabricated via rapid solidification powder metallurgy

Rapid solidification magnesium alloy powders produced by spinning water atomization process were hot extruded into rectangular bars, from which tensile and compression samples have been cut at 0°, 45° and 90° angles from the extrusion direction to study their anisotropy. Electron back-scattered diffraction analysis has been used to investigate the texture evolution during the extrusion process. Texture parameters like the Schmid factor and the intensity of (0 0 0 1) basal plane in the pole figure have been evaluated and correlated to the mechanical properties. Results have shown that the extruded rods exhibited high strength and relatively less anisotropy compared to other previously reported values for wrought magnesium alloys. Tensile and compression yield stresses have shown very similar values to each other at all loading directions. This limited anisotropy could be linked to both the fine grained and inter-metallic-compound-dispersed microstructure of the extruded alloys. Dynamic recrystallization behavior during hot extrusion has also been investigated in the present study.     

Fabrication of magnesium based composites reinforced with carbon nanotubes having superior mechanical properties

Magnesium (Mg) composite reinforced with carbon nanotubes (CNTs) having superior mechanical properties was fabricated using both pure Mg and AZ61 Mg alloy matrix in this study. The composites were produced via powder metallurgy route containing wet process using isopropyl alcohol (IPA) based zwitterionic surfactant solution with unbundled CNTs. The produced composites were evaluated with tensile test and Vickers hardness test and analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) equipped with energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) and electron back scattered diffraction (EBSD). As a result, only with AZ61 Mg alloy matrix, tensile strength of the composite was improved. In situ formed Al₂MgC₂ compounds at the interface between Mg matrix and CNTs effectively reinforced the interfacial bonding and enabled tensile loading transfer from the Mg matrix to nanotubes. Furthermore, it was clarified that the microstructures and grain orientations of the composite matrix were not significantly influenced by CNT addition.     

Ziegler-Natta/茂金属复合催化剂聚合性能的研究

制备了Ziegler-Natta/茂金属复合(Z-M)催化剂,用SEM技术对其形貌进行了表征,在10L丙烯液相本体聚合模试装置上对Z-M催化剂的氢调敏感性进行了评价。通过一段丙烯本体均聚、二段乙烯-丙烯近恒温恒压气相共聚模拟Spheripol-Ⅱ工艺制备了系列聚丙烯(PP)釜内合金;考察了二段共聚时的聚合反应动力学、乙烯与丙烯配比(n(C3)∶n(C2))对PP釜内合金性能的影响。实验结果表明,在一段均聚时Z-M催化剂具有较好的氢调敏感性,得到的均聚PP粒子具有较好的流动性;在二段共聚时,Z-M催化剂能在较长的共聚时间内保持较平稳、较高的共聚活性,改变n(C3)∶n(C2)时PP釜内合金中乙丙橡胶的质量分数可调(7.19%~10.75%),熔体流动速率(10min)可调(14.0~26.5g);n(C3)∶n(C2)对合金弯曲模量的影响不大;当n(C3)∶n(C2)=1.7时制备的PP釜内合金具有最大的冲击强度(92.9J/m)。     

Experimental study on hysteresis phenomena of shock wave structure in an over-expanded axisymmetric jet

In recent studies on two-dimensional supersonic jets, it is reported that the hysteresis phenomenon for the reflection type of shock waves in the jet flow field is occurred under the quasi-steady flow condition and this phenomenon is affected by the transitional pressure ratio between the regular reflection and Mach reflection. However, so far, there are few researches on the hysteresis phenomenon for the transition of shock waves between regular and Mach reflection in over-expanded supersonic jets and the phenomenon has not been investigated satisfactorily. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to clarify the hysteresis phenomena for the reflection type of shock wave in the over-expanded axi-symmetric supersonic jet experimentally, and to discuss the relationship between hysteresis phenomenon and rate of the change of pressure ratio with time. Furthermore, the effect of Mach number at the nozzle exit on hysteresis loop was investigated for two kinds of nozzle.     

Lithium Phenolate Complexes with a Pyridine‐Containing Polymer for Solution‐Processable Electron Injection Layers in PLEDs

A series of (vinylphenyl)pyridine‐based polymer binders, PVPh2Py, PVPh3Py, and PVPh4Py, are designed and synthesized and it is found that mixtures of Liq and the polymers exhibit superior electron injection characteristics as ultrathin (1.6 nm) electron injection layer (EIL) films. They are comparable to those of EILs composed only of Liq. The addition of the polymers does not deteriorate the performance of Liq EILs. Additionally, when the EIL thickness is increased from 1.6 nm to 16 nm, the driving voltages increase and the external quantum efficiencies decrease. The increase in the voltage and decrease in the EQE are suppressed in the device with mixed EILs compared to those observed for the device composed of 100 wt% Liq. Furthermore, the position of the nitrogen in the pyridine ring is considered to influence the electron transport properties of the EILs. The mixing PVPh4Py with Liq improves the driving voltage of the fabricated devices, even with a thick mixed EIL. This reduced dependence of the performance of EILs on their thickness will be advantageous for the coating of large areas using solution processes.     

六角形布置反应堆高保真物理计算方法研究与验证

俄罗斯商用压水堆VVER和大多数实验堆均采用了六角形紧凑型栅格布置,为了实现VVER和六角形实验堆的高保真数值模拟分析,本文基于数值反应堆物理计算程序（NECP-X）开展了六角形堆芯高保真计算方法研究和程序开发。首先,将全局-局部耦合共振自屏计算方法拓展至六角形堆芯,实现六角形堆芯燃料棒的全堆芯高精度共振计算;其次,基于2D/1D耦合输运计算方法研究了六角形堆芯的高保真计算方法;最后,为了提高全堆芯计算的计算效率,研究了基于区域分解松耦合的非结构网格的粗网有限差分（CMFD）加速方法,可以实现以矩形、六角形和其他多边形栅元为基础的pin-by-pin CMFD 加速。为了验证六角形堆芯高保真计算方法的精度和效率,计算了六角形C5G7基准问题,并分析了六角形输运计算方法的计算精度和CMFD方法的加速效果;将NECP-X程序应用于西安脉冲堆的2D全堆芯计算,与蒙特卡罗程序的结果对比表明NECP-X程序计算得到的特征值和功率分布均具有较高精度。因此,本文建立的六角形堆芯高保真计算方法可以应用于六角形堆芯的分析计算。      

一种实时监测系统的体系结构及软件设计

本文介绍了监测点多、面广、距离远、采用无线通讯方式的实时监测系统的体系结构,阐述了其软件结构和功能,讨论了系统实时性、可靠性、灵活扩充性和数据库系统的设计和实现。本文工作对新型实时监测系统的设计与实现有一定参考价值。