Supramolecular Polymers: Rigid Dimers Formed through Strong Interdigitated H‐Bonds Yield Compact 1D Supramolecular Helical Polymers (Small 3/2011)

Hierarchical self‐assembly of small abiotic molecular modules interacting through noncovalent forces is increasingly being used to generate functional structures and materials for electronic, catalytic, and biomedical applications. The greatest control over the geometry in H‐bond supramolecular architectures, especially in H‐bonded supramolecular polymers, can be achieved by using conformationally rigid molecular modules undergoing self‐assembly through strong H‐bonds. Their binding strength depends on the multiplicity of the H‐bonds, the nature of donor/acceptor pairs and their secondary attractive/repulsive interactions. Here a functionalized molecular module is described, which is capable of self‐associating through self‐complementary H‐bonding patterns comprising four strong and two medium‐strength H‐bonds to form dimers. The self‐association of these phenylpyrimidine‐based dimers through directional H‐bonding between two lateral pyridin‐2(1H)‐one units of neighboring molecules allows the formation of highly compact 1D supramolecular polymers by self‐assembly on graphite. A concentration‐dependent study by scanning tunneling microscopy at the solid–liquid interface, corroborated by dispersion‐corrected density functional studies, reveals the controlled generation of either linear supramolecular 2D arrays, or long helical supramolecular polymers with a high shape persistence.     

Ortsaufgelöste Stromdichtemessung in PEM‐Elektrolyse‐Zellen

The present analysis shows the local distribution of current density and EIS measurements along the channel coordinate of a single‐channel proton‐exchange membrane water electrolysis cell. Measurements for operating modes with one sufficiently high and one insufficiently low stoichiometric water ratio were carried out, in order to observe effects on the current density distribution. Furthermore, global and local EIS measurements were performed to distinguish between the voltage loss differences in the two cases. The local analysis has shown that the level of membrane and catalyst hydration under low stoichiometric conditions can be distributed highly inhomogeneous in the longitudinal direction, with the most pronounced dehydration towards the end of the channel.     

Cholestasis--an indication for surgical treatment

Our review has demonstrated a high prevalence of RAS in the elderly population, particularly the group affected by atherosclerosis, as well as disclosing the potential benefits of early diagnosis, treatments, and the associated morbidity/mortality of each corrective intervention.     

Influence of rotational speed on process characteristics in friction surfacing of Ti-6Al-4V

Friction surfacing process is employed to deposit metallic coatings, whereby similar and dissimilar material combinations can be realized. The process can be applied as a local repair technology, or the coating material can locally modify the surfaces. One advantage of this process is that the coatings are deposited in solid state without reaching the melting range of materials, thereby avoiding dilution with the substrate. The involved severe plastic deformation under high temperatures alters the microstructure of the coating material, leaving it fully dynamically recrystallized. The current work focuses on deposition of Ti-6Al-4V coatings. For that material, the process parameter rotational speed plays a major role in the material’s response during processing. Two different regimes with a threshold at 2000?min^?1 exist, upon which the flow behavior of Ti-6Al-4V significantly differs, affecting among others the coating dimensions. Microstructural analysis reveals that the material is deformed in a high temperature β phase, and the high cooling rates (46.4 Ks^?1) lead to martensitic transformation. The β grain size differs in the low and high rotational speed regimes. This study shows that metallurgical processes play an important role in friction surfacing, since they influence all relevant process characteristics, including microstructure, material efficiency and process forces.     

Scanning X-ray nanodiffraction: from the experimental approach towards spatially resolved scattering simulations

An enhancement on the method of X-ray diffraction simulations for applications using nanofocused hard X-ray beams is presented. We combine finite element method, kinematical scattering calculations, and a spot profile of the X-ray beam to simulate the diffraction of definite parts of semiconductor nanostructures. The spot profile could be acquired experimentally by X-ray ptychography. Simulation results are discussed and compared with corresponding X-ray nanodiffraction experiments on single SiGe dots and dot molecules.     

Possibilities and limitations of preparing silica/collagen/hydroxyapatite composite xerogels as load-bearing biomaterials

The combination of silica and collagen was identified in natural composites and recently recognized to be a valuable system for the preparation of innovative biomaterials for bone substitution applications. The present study reports on the development of silica/collagen composites, investigation of the underlying formation processes as well as further interactions with hydroxyapatite as a third phase. The possibilities and limitations of the material concept based on the sol-gel strategy were screened and characteristic composition ranges were identified. The gelation determining the processing time is strongly linked to the pH of silicic acid and collagen suspension mixtures as well as the buffer used and collagen concentration. The templating activity of collagen for silica formation is driven by primary amine groups as suggested by biochemical analysis and scanning electron microscopy. A high solid concentration in the initial hydrogels is essential in order to maintain the sample shape during transformation into monolithic and compact xerogels. The presence of fibrillar collagen significantly enhances the compressive strength of the xerogels up to 200 MPa and strain to fracture of up to 11%. The modular concept of the composite xerogel formation process allows incorporation of further phases such as calcium phosphate phases or prospectively drugs for the treatment of local or systemic diseases, opening large perspectives for the development of multifunctional bone implants.     

微机差压测流装置与超声波测流装置试验研究

主要论述微机差压流量监测装置和超声波流量计的现场测试方法,并根据试验结果,对它们的性能和精度进行了分析和评价。     

Microstructural features of dynamic recrystallization in alloy 625 friction surfacing coatings

In friction surfacing (FS), material is deposited onto a substrate in the plasticized state, using frictional heat and shear stresses. The coating material remains in the solid state and undergoes severe plastic deformation (SPD) at high process temperatures (≈0.8 T_melt), followed by high cooling rates in the range of 30?K/s. Dynamic recrystallization and the thermal cycle determine the resulting microstructure. In this study, Ni-based alloy 625 was deposited onto 42CrMo4 substrate, suitable, for instance, for repair welding of corrosion protection layers. Alloy 625 is known to undergo discontinuous dynamic recrystallization under SPD, and the resulting grain size depends on the strain rate. The coating microstructure was studied by microscopy and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD). The coatings exhibit a fully recrystallized microstructure with equiaxed grains (0.5–12?µm) and a low degree of grain average misorientation. Flow lines caused by a localized decrease in grain size and linear alignment of grain boundaries are visible. Grain nucleation and growth were found to be strongly affected by localized shear and nonuniform material flow, resulting in varying amounts of residual strain, twins and low-angle grain boundaries in different regions within a single coating layer’s cross section.

FS can be used to study dynamic recrystallization at high temperatures, strains and strain rates, while at the same time materials with a recrystallization grain size sensitive to the strain rate can be used to study the material flow during the process.