Fabrication and Property of Mullite Whiskers Frameworks with an Ultrahigh Porosity by Expandable Mesocarbon Microbeads

Mullite whiskers frameworks with an ultrahigh porosity were fabricated by the vapor‐phase reaction of AlF₃, Al₂O₃, and SiO₂ and adding expandable mesocarbon microbeads (MCMB) as a pore‐forming agent. A large volume expansion of 122% for MCMB due to its layered structure occurred during the formation of mullite whiskers, resulting in the expansion of samples and high porosities of 87.7%–98.2% at 50–90 wt% MCMB contents. Perfect whiskers and a lap‐joint structure formed due to the formation of mullites through the vapor‐phase reaction. A bimodal pore structure was achieved from the spaces of the whiskers framework and burning of the expanded MCMB. High compressive strengths of 1.7 to 5.4 MPa were obtained for the porous mullite at porosities of 94.2%–87.7%, which suggested a rigid structure; these strengths at the ultrahigh porosities are attributed to the merit of the framework with high strength whiskers and their strong bonding.     

Oxidation of ZrB2–SiC‐Graphite Composites Under Low Oxygen Partial Pressures of 500 and 1500 Pa at 1800°C

The oxidation behavior of ZrB₂–SiC‐graphite composites under low oxygen partial pressures of 500 and 1500 Pa at 1800°C was investigated. The phase composition and microstructure of the oxidized scale were characterized using TEM, SEM, XRD, XPS, EDS. The analytical results indicated that a low oxygen partial pressure had a remarkable effect on the oxidation mechanism of ZrB₂–SiC‐graphite composites. When oxidized at 1500 Pa, the oxidation kinetics was controlled by the rate of oxygen diffusion into the composite. When the composite was oxidized at 500 Pa, control of the oxidation kinetics changed from the rate of oxygen diffusion to the rate of the oxidation reaction. The rate of oxidation decreased with decreasing oxygen partial pressure. Higher partial pressures of oxygen resulted in less oxidation resistance by the ZrB₂–SiC‐graphite composites.     

Multifunctional Coordination Polymer Nanoparticles Based on Allantoin: Single Peak Upconversion Emission,Drug Delivery and Cytotoxicity Study

In this work, multifunctional coordination polymer (CP) nanoparticles with strong single peak upconversion emission and high drug loading capacity were prepared via a facile solvothermal method. Various experimental parameters, such as reaction time, reaction temperature and reagent concentration were studied in detail. A series of measurements were carried out to characterize the product. Results show the CP particles with a mean diameter of approximately 80 nm can be prepared by finely selecting the preparation conditions. Strong single peak upconversion emission centering at 675 nm is observed on excitation with 980 nm laser. Drug loading and releasing experiments reveal that the CP nanospheres have a loading capacity of 200 mg/g and 50.3 % of the loaded fluorescein isothiocyanate can be released in 18 h. Cytotoxicity study displays that the CP nanospheres are biocompatible.     

Functional Characterization of PyrG,an Unusual Nonribosomal Peptide Synthetase Module from the Pyridomycin Biosynthetic Pathway

Pyridomycin is an antimycobacterial cyclodepsipeptide assembled by a nonribosomal peptide synthetase/polyketide synthase hybrid system. Analysis of its cluster revealed a nonribosomal peptide synthetase (NRPS) module, PyrG, that contains two tandem adenylation domains and a PKS‐type ketoreductase domain. In this study, we biochemically validated that the second A domain recognizes and activates α‐keto‐β‐methylvaleric acid (2‐KVC) as the native substrate; the first A domain was not functional but might play a structural role. The KR domain catalyzed the reduction of the 2‐KVC tethered to the peptidyl carrier protein of PyrG in the presence of the MbtH family protein, PyrH. PyrG was demonstrated to recognize many amino acids. This substrate promiscuity provides the potential to generate pyridomycin analogues with various enolic acids moiety; this is important for binding InhA, a critical enzyme for cell‐wall biosynthesis in Mycobacterium tuberculosis.     

In situ two-step electrochemical preparation of fluoride-free nickel-based compound film on nickel plate for supercapacitors

A nickel-based compound layer was prepared on a nickel plate by anodization in a 75 wt% H_3PO_4 solution containing NH_4F. This layer was then treated by galvanostatic charge/discharge(GCD) until a black outer layer was detached, leaving behind a film on the nickel plate as a binder-free electrode material for supercapacitors. The microstructural characterization shows that the film consists of Ni(OH)_2and NiO, and no fluoride is found in the as-obtained film. Electrochemical tests demonstrate that this fluoride-free film electrode exhibits a high capacitance of 954 F g~(-1)at 7.5 Ag~(-1), excellent rate capability(a 19.5 % capacitance reduction with the current density increasing to 120 Ag~(-1)) and cycling stability.Within 3500 cycles, the specific capacitance does not decrease, but rather increases from 840 Fg~(-1)to approximately 1092 Fg~(-1)in the first 100 cycles at 60 Ag~(-1), and remains stable until the aforementioned layer is detached.     

Performance of Sm<Subscript>0.7</Subscript>Sr<Subscript>0.3</Subscript>CoO<Subscript>3−<Emphasis Type="Italic">δ</Emphasis></Subscript> membrane under CO<Subscript>2</Subscript>-containing atmosphere

The permeability and stability of Sm_0.7Sr_0.3CoO_3?δ (SSCO) regarding the special requirements for carbon capture and storage (CCS) application were investigated. Pure CO₂ was used as the sweep gas at 900 °C, leading to that the oxygen permeation flux decreases by about 34 %. Several cycles of changing the sweep gas between helium and CO₂ indicate the good reversibility of this degradation. Both carbonate formation and adsorption of CO₂ on the membrane surface are responsible for the degradation of the membrane performance. The better CO₂ resistance results from the substitution of Sm for Sr due to the higher acidity of Sm₂O₃ (1.278) than that of SrO (0.978) and a discontinuous layer of carbonate.     

Ti-6Al-4V钛合金网篮组织与拉伸性能 定量关系研究

建立钛合金显微组织-拉伸性能定量关系对于组织性能的控制及优化具有重要意义。本文基于定量金相学和体视学原理,利用多元非线性回归方法建立了Ti-6Al-4V钛合金网篮组织-拉伸性能定量关系模型。模型自变量包括片状α相厚度、片状α相长宽比,因变量为合金的室温拉伸性能。经验证表明,所建立的多元回归模型对合金的拉伸性能具有较高的预测精度,说明模型的构建方法是可行的。     

Mechanics unloading analysis and experimentation of a new type of parallel biomimetic shoulder complex

The structure design for high ratio of carrying capacity to deadweight is one of the challenges for the bionic mechanism, while the problem concerning high carrying capacity has not yet be solved for the existing shoulder complex. A new type biomimetic shoulder complex, which adopts 3-PSS/S(P for prismatic pair, S for spherical pair) spherical parallel mechanism (SPM), is proposed. The static equilibrium equations of each component are established by using the vector method and the equations for constrain forces with certain load are solved. Then the constrain force on the middle limb and that on the side limbs are compared in order to verify the unloading performance of the mechanism. In addition, the prototype mechanism of the shoulder complex is developed, and the force feedback experiment is conducted to verify the static analysis, which indicates that the middle limb suffers most of the external force and the effect of mechanics unloading is achieved. The 3-PSS/S spherical parallel mechanism is presented for the shoulder complex, and the realization of mechanics unloading is benefit for the improvement of the carrying capacity of the shoulder complex.     

基于复杂网络聚类的提升机主轴系统故障诊断

针对摩擦提升机主轴系统故障耦合、特征微弱且故障样本不易获得的问题,提出一种基于复杂网络聚类的故障诊断方法。该方法从故障数据表现出社团结构的本质出发,以各数据样本为节点,样本间相似度为有权边,构建加权无向复杂网络模型。将欧氏空间的距离概念推广到样本的相似性度量上提出广义Ward距离,并以此为划分准则,采用凝聚型合并过程实现网络模型中社团的聚类,即故障样本的模式识别。对主轴系统过载、滚动轴承元件故障及减速器齿轮磨损的分析结果表明,该方法能准确对已知故障类型数据进行聚类,且在过程中不预设类别数,为收集异常数据以便未知故障的发现与诊断提供了数据支持。与多元支持向量机与快速Newman算法的对比结果表明,该方法具有更高的识别精度与效率。     

A finite element model of thermal evolution in laser micro sintering

Laser micro sintering (LMS) is a promising technique for micro-additive manufacturing. During LMS of metallic powder, the material property variation and the heat input energy profile are important to understand physical phenomena involved. This paper presents a finite element temperature distribution profile in LMS of nickel powder on 304 stainless steel substrate. The simulation considered the transition of powder-to-dense sub-model which involves effective thermal conductivity, volumetric enthalpy, and absorptance change; and a moving volumetric Gaussian distribution heat source sub-model. It is found that, for a specified cross section, the mechanism of preheating the nickel powder changes for the heat source from previous laser-irradiated substrate region to molten nickel as the laser beam approaches, while the center of molten pool slice is slightly shifted toward the reverse direction of laser scanning when the laser moves away due to the thermal accumulation effect. Simulated sintered widths showed very good agreement with experimental measurement, and relative prediction errors are below 16 % within the process window.