生态敏感性评价研究进展

生态敏感性评价不仅为分析和预测区域生态系统失衡和环境问题提供依据,而且是生态环境影响分析和城市生态系统建设调控的重要内容和环节。文章总结了生态敏感性评价的内涵,从生态敏感性评价对象、评价方法和步骤、评价体系建立的方法、评价权重确定和评价模型选择的方法等方面,阐述了当前生态敏感性评价的研究进展,分析了生态敏感性研究存在的不足,并对生态敏感性的应用前景做出了展望。     

基于随机森林算法的泥页岩孔隙度预测

准确、快速地获取泥页岩孔隙度对页岩油空间分布及勘探目标预测具有重要意义。针对利用测井响应方程预测孔隙度精度较低的问题,建立一种基于随机森林算法的孔隙度预测模型,与BP 神经网络、支持向量机和XGBoost 算法进行预测精度对比,并利用SHAP 方法分析测井参数的重要性和影响范围。研究结果表明：随机森林算法可以很好地预测泥页岩孔隙度,且预测效果好于BP 神经网络、支持向量机和XGBoost 算法;基于随机森林算法的泥页岩孔隙度预测在渤海湾盆地某凹陷应用发现,对模型预测孔隙度最重要的前3 项测井参数为补偿中子、自然伽马和普通视电阻率;基于随机森林算法的泥页岩孔隙度预测模型可以快速识别单井孔隙度,不仅可以弥补因无法连续取心而难以获取完整孔隙度分布特征的问题,还能大幅提高孔隙度预测效率与精度。     

普通稠油原位乳化降黏驱微观渗流特征可视化研究

普通稠油乳化降黏驱是表面活性剂驱和乳状液驱的综合过程,既包含表面活性剂的降低界面张力作用,又包含乳状液的调驱作用。为此,采用微观物理模拟可视化研究多孔介质中乳状液的形成机制和运移特征,利用天然露头长岩心并联驱替实验分别进行水驱+乳化降黏驱和直接乳化降黏驱实验,进一步验证乳化降黏驱渗流特征,对比分析乳化降黏驱的驱油效果。实验结果表明,乳化降黏驱在剪切和降低界面张力作用下原位形成乳状液,形成的乳状液通过卡封、架桥和吸附滞留3 种封堵模式导致驱替介质的频繁绕流改道,起到扩大波及范围及提高驱油效率的作用。乳状液运移过程中与多孔介质相互作用,呈三快三慢的渗流特征。由此导致的渗滤作用,使乳状液分布沿着渗流路径和驱替倍数增加呈规律性变化。对比不同注入方式的岩心并联驱替实验结果,发现直接乳化降黏 驱比水驱的启动压力低（分别为0.57 和1.52 MPa）,水驱后进行乳化降黏驱的注入压力由0.37 MPa 升至1.17 MPa。随着乳化降黏剂溶液的注入,驱替压力波动式上升直至平衡。相同注入量下,直接乳化降黏驱比水驱+乳化降黏的驱油效率增加了16.69%,进一步证实乳化降黏驱扩大波及范围和提高驱油效率的有效性。     

Kinetics simulation of propylene epoxidation over different Ti species in TS-1

A thorough experimental investigation on the kinetic behavior of liquid-phase propylene epoxidation over TS-1 and tetrapropylammonium hydroxide (TPAOH) treated TS-1 catalysts was conducted in a fixed-bed reactor. The amounts of different coordinated Ti species in the catalysts were quantified by spectroscopies, and their catalytic performances of the epoxidation and alcoholysis of propylene oxide were measured by kinetic modeling. The study shows that the TPAOH treatment converted some of the tetrahedrally coordinated Ti to octahedrally coordinated Ti, and both species were active for the epoxidation and alcoholysis. The superior catalytic performance observed over the TPAOH treated TS-1 is due to two factors, the increased percentage of active sites, and reduced energy barrier for epoxidation on the octahedrally coordinated Ti. In addition, as the H₂O₂ conversion increases, the adsorption equilibrium constant of propylene oxide plays a more decisive role than the activation energy for the selectivity of propylene glycol monomethyl ethers.     

Numerical simulation of atomic layer deposition for thin deposit formation in a mesoporous substrate

ZnO deposition in porous γ-Al₂O₃ via atomic layer deposition (ALD) is the critical first step for the fabrication of zeolitic imidazolate framework membranes using the ligand-induced perm-selectivation process (Science, 361 (2018), 1008–1011). A detailed computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model of the ALD reactor is developed using a finite-volume-based code and validated. It accounts for the transport processes within the feeding system and reaction chamber. The simulated precursor spatiotemporal profiles assuming no ALD reaction were used as boundary conditions in modeling diethylzinc reaction/diffusion in porous γ-Al₂O₃, the predictions of which agreed with experimental electron microscopy measurements. Further simulations confirmed that the present deposition flux is much less than the upper limit of flux, below which the decoupling of reactor/substrate is an accurate assumption. The modeling approach demonstrated here allows for the design of ALD processes for thin-film membrane formation including the synthesis of metal–organic framework membranes.     

Oxidation resistance and thermal stability of the SiC-ZrB2 composite ceramic fibers

In this study, continuous SiC-ZrB₂ composite ceramic fibers were synthesized from a novel pre-ceramic polymer of polyzirconocenecarbosilane (PZCS) via melt spinning, electron beam cross-linking, pyrolysis, and finally sintering at 1800°C under argon. The ZrB₂ particles with an average grain size of 30.7 nm were found to be uniformly dispersed in the SiC with a mean size of 59.7 nm, as calculated using the Scherrer equation. The polycrystalline fibers exhibit dense morphologies without any obvious holes or cracks. The tensile strength of the fibers was greater than 2.0 GPa, and their elastic modulus was ~380 GPa. After oxidation at 1200°C for 1 hour, the strength of the fibers did not decrease despite a small loss of elastic modulus. Compared to the advanced commercial SiC fibers of Tyranno SA, the fibers exhibited improved high-temperature creep resistance in the temperature range 1300-1500°C.     

Electromagnetic wave absorbing properties of Cr2AlB2 powders and the effect of high-temperature oxidation

The electromagnetic (EM) wave absorbing properties of Cr₂AlB₂ powders and those after high-temperature oxidation were investigated. Coupling of magnetic and dielectric loss enables Cr₂AlB₂ with good absorption properties. The minimum reflection loss (RL) value is −44.9 dB at 8.5 GHz with a thickness of 2.7 mm, and the optimized effective absorption bandwidth (E_AB) is 4.4 GHz (13.0-17.4 GHz) with a thickness of 1.6 mm. After oxidation at 750, 900, and 1000°C for 2 h, the minimum RL values, respectively, are −23.9 dB (17.5 GHz, 1.5 mm), −41.4 dB (16.5 GHz, 1.5 mm), and −39.5 dB (8.0 GHz, 3.0 mm); and the corresponding E_AB values, respectively, are 3.8 GHz (13.6-17.4 GHz, 1.7 mm), 4.1 GHz (13.5-17.6 GHz, 1.6 mm), and 4.4 GHz (13.0-17.4 GHz, 1.7 mm). With an absorber thickness of 1.5-4.0 mm, the E_AB with a RL value of less than −10 dB can be tuned in a broad-frequency range 5.0-18.0 GHz, which basically covers C (4-8 GHz), X (8-12 GHz), and Ku (12-18 GHz) bands. These results demonstrate that Cr₂AlB₂, as a high-efficient and oxidation-resistant absorber, is a promising candidate for microwave absorption applications and can retain good EM wave absorbing properties after high-temperature oxidation.     

Degradability and biocompatibility of bioglass/poly(amino acid) composites with different surface bioactivity as bone repair materials

Bioglass (BG) possesses excellent bioactivity and has been widely used in the manufacture of biomaterials. In this study, a composite with different surface bioactivity was fabricated via in situ melting polymerization by incorporating BG and poly(amino acid) (PAA) at a suitable ratio. The structure of the composite was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and XRD. The compressive strength of the BG/PAA composites was 139 MPa (BG:PAA = 30:70). The BG/PAA composites were degradable, and higher BG in composite showed higher weight loss after 4 weeks of incubation in simulated body fluid. In addition, the BG/PAA composite maintained adequate residual compressive strength during the degradation period. The SEM results showed the differences in surface bioactivities of the composites directly, and 30BG/PAA composite showed thicker apatite layer and higher Ca/p than 15BG/PAA. in vitro MG-63 cell culture experiments showed that the composite was noncytotoxic and thus allows cells to adhere, proliferate, and differentiate. This indicates that the composite has good biocompatibility. The implantations in the bone defects of rabbits for 4 and 12 weeks were studied. The composites had good biocompatibility and were capable of guiding new bone formation without causing any inflammation. The composite may be successfully used in the development of bone implants.     

Prestructured MXene fillers with uniform channels to enhance CO2 selective permeation in mixed matrix membranes

The packing pattern of two-dimensional (2D) sheet-like fillers in membranes is relatively random, leading to the unfavorable permeability from tortuous diffusion pathway. A new strategy that using prestructured materials with uniform channels as fillers was proposed. In this work, Ti₃AlC₂ is etched to prepare multilayered MXene (m-MXene), the channels aggregate as a whole unit, ensure the impossibility of ineffective packing compared with traditional individual sheets, largely facilitating the selective permeation. Then, the m-MXene/Poly (amide-6-b-ethylene oxide) (Pebax) MMMs are synthesized. SEM images demonstrate the accordion shaped structure of filler, which is the multi-channels laminates. Furthermore, the results of gas permeation test exhibit enhanced performance of m-MXene/Pebax MMMs. MMM with 0.5 wt.% m-MXene behaved best, CO₂ permeability of 86.22 Barrer as well as CO₂/N₂ selectivity of 104.85, transcending the Robeson upper bound (2008). Having distinct enhancement for CO₂ separation, the m-MXene/Pebax MMMs in this work offer prospective practical applications.     

Aramid fiber reinforced EPDM microcellular foams: Influence of the aramid fiber content on rheological behavior,mechanical properties,thermal properties,and cellular structure

In this paper, aramid fiber (AF)/ethylene-propylene-diene monomer (EPDM) microcellular foams added with different content of AF are prepared by the supercritical foaming method. The effect of the AF content on the rheological behavior, mechanical properties, thermal properties and cellular structure of the AF/EPDM microcellular foams has been systematically studied. The research illustrates that compared with pure EPDM, the AF/EPDM matrix has greater viscosity and modulus, which is conducive to reduce the cell size and increase its density. And the thermal stability of EPDM foams is improved with the addition of aramid fiber. Meanwhile, when the content of AF is added to 1 wt%, the AF/EPDM microcellular foam exhibits a relatively low thermal diffusion coefficient and apparent density with the thermal conductivity to 0.06 W/mK. When the AF is added to 5 wt%, the tensile strength of the AF/EPDM microcellular foam increases to 1.95 MPa, which is improved by 47% compared with that of the pure EPDM foam. Furthermore, when the compressive strain reaches to 50%, the compressive strength of the AF/EPDM microcellular foam is 0.48 MPa, improved by 296% compared with that of the pure EPDM foam.