HR-TEM and FIB-SEM characterization of formation of eutectic-like structure from amorphous GdAlO3-Al2O3 system

The crystallization process of the eutectic composition of GdAlO_3-Al_2O_3 from the amorphous phase prepared by rapid-quenching of melt that leads to the formation of a cantaloupe skin-like microstructure was investigated using focused ion-beam scanning electron microscopy (FIB-SEM) and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM).The amorphous films were heat-treated at temperatures between 1000 °C and 1500 °C for up to 30min to form the eutectic phases of GdAlO_3 and Al_2O_3.The GdAlO_3 and Al_2O_3 crystal phases that formed from the amorphous phase were identified by FIB-SEM and HR-TEM.Both components began to crystallize and grow from the amorphous phase separately at different temperatures.The formation process of these crystal phases was different from that of the ordinary eutectic microstructure solidified from the GdAlO_3-Al_2O_3 system.Therefore,the observed structure is termed eutectic-like for distinction.The microstructures formed from the amorphous phases at sufficiently high temperatures consisted of ultra-fine microstructures of individually crystallized components and were similar to ordinary eutectic microstructures.By heat-treating the amorphous films at 1500 °C for either 2 min,8min or 30min,the ultra-fine components of GdAlO_3 and Al_2O_3 were found to crystallize following a eutectic-like stage after 8min of heat treatment.     

Comparison of three‐dimensional analysis and stereological techniques for quantifying lithium‐ion battery electrode microstructures

Lithium‐ion battery performance is intrinsically linked to electrode microstructure. Quantitative measurement of key structural parameters of lithium‐ion battery electrode microstructures will enable optimization as well as motivate systematic numerical studies for the improvement of battery performance. With the rapid development of 3‐D imaging techniques, quantitative assessment of 3‐D microstructures from 2‐D image sections by stereological methods appears outmoded; however, in spite of the proliferation of tomographic imaging techniques, it remains significantly easier to obtain two‐dimensional (2‐D) data sets. In this study, stereological prediction and three‐dimensional (3‐D) analysis techniques for quantitative assessment of key geometric parameters for characterizing battery electrode microstructures are examined and compared. Lithium‐ion battery electrodes were imaged using synchrotron‐based X‐ray tomographic microscopy. For each electrode sample investigated, stereological analysis was performed on reconstructed 2‐D image sections generated from tomographic imaging, whereas direct 3‐D analysis was performed on reconstructed image volumes. The analysis showed that geometric parameter estimation using 2‐D image sections is bound to be associated with ambiguity and that volume‐based 3‐D characterization of nonconvex, irregular and interconnected particles can be used to more accurately quantify spatially‐dependent parameters, such as tortuosity and pore‐phase connectivity.     

电镀锌钢材表面物理气相沉积Zn-Mg合金镀层的电化学性能(英文)

锌合金镀层由于具有较强的耐腐蚀性能而得到广泛的关注,特别是Zn-Mg合金镀层,其耐腐蚀性能能得到显著提高。采用气相沉积方法制备不同镁含量的Zn-Mg合金镀层,研究Zn-Mg合金镀层中镁含量对其耐腐蚀性能的影响。在3%NaCl溶液中进行浸泡试验、动电位测试和电偶腐蚀试验,研究不同Mg含量镀层的耐腐蚀性能。结果表明,Zn-Mg合金镀层的耐腐蚀性能与Mg含量显著相关,镀层的腐蚀电位随着Mg含量的增加而降低,但是腐蚀电流密度却升高,直至15%Mg含量;在Zn-Mg合金镀层中存在钝化区。     

真空热压铝和铜的固态连接(英文)

在温度623~923K下采用真空热压扩散连接铝和铜,具体工艺为在预置温度下,变形率为0.2mm/min时热压缩10min,再在炉冷过程中,以0.2mm/min成型10min。通过界面分析可以看出,合适的扩散连接温度为823K,在扩散过程中产生了3种主要的金属间化合物层,分别为Al2Cu、AlCu+Al3Cu4和Al4Cu9。3种化合物层的局部硬度分别为(4.97±0.05)、(6.33±0.00)、(6.06±0.18)GPa。     

PREDICTING RELATIVE HUMIDITY IN MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING SYSTEM CONTAINING BLUEBERRY AND MOISTURE ABSORBENT

A modified respiration-transpiration model was developed to predict the relative humidity in modified atmosphere packaging system containing fresh produce and moisture absorbent. The model is based on heat and mass balances accounting for the respiratory and transpiratory behavior of the fresh produce, the transport phenomena across the package, and the moisture sorption behavior of the absorbent. A set of experiments was conducted to obtain the parameter values that were necessary for generating model predictions. Another set of experiments was conducted using model packages containing blueberries and moisture absorbents Sanwet and xylitol to obtain experimental data under various conditions, including different weights of blueberries, types of absorbers, weights of absorbers, and temperatures. In general, the model predictions agree well with the experimental data, except the model sometimes exaggerates the effects of the absorbent in the initial period (<10 h).     

EXPERIMENTAL ESTIMATION OF A SCALING EXPONENT FOR TIP VORTEX CAVITATION VIA ITS INCEPTION TEST IN FULL- ANDMODEL-SHIP

Tip vortex cavitation noise of marine propeller became primary concerns to reduce hazardous environmental impacts from commercial ship or to keep the underwater surveillance of naval ships. The investigations of the tip vortex and its induced noise are normally conducted through the model test in a water cavitation tunnel. However the Reynolds number of model-test is much smaller than that of the full-scale, which subsequently results in the difference of tip vortex cavitation inception. Hence, the scaling law between model-and full-scales needs to be identified prior to the prediction and assessment of propeller noise in full scale. From previous researches, it is generally known that the incipient caivtation number of tip vortex can be represented as a power of the Reynolds number. However, the power exponent for scaling, which is the main focus of this research, has not been clearly studied yet. This paper deals with the estimation of scaling exponent based on tip vortex cavitation inception test in both full-and model-scale ships. Acoustical measurements as well as several kind of signal processing technique for an inception criterion suggest the scaling exponent as 0.30. The scaling value proposed in this study shows slight difference to the one of most recent research. Besides, extrapolation of model-ship noise measurement using the proposed one predicts the full-scale noise measurement with an acceptable discrepancy.     

Antioxidant Effects of Carnosine and Phytic Acid in a Model Beef System

Antioxidant and color stability effects of carnosine and phytate were compared in a fresh beef model system and in cooked beef. Both compounds increased the rate of pH decline in pre-rigor muscle. Phytate also increased the rate of post-mortem glycogen catabolism. Both antioxidants inhibited metmyoglobin formation in raw samples during storage. Phytate was more effective than carnosine for inhibition of lipid peroxidation. Heme iron content was negatively related to lipid peroxidation in cooked beef (r=–0.92). Phytate was also more effective for inhibition of iron release from heme during cooking. Phytate is recommended over carnosine as an effective antioxidant in cooked meats.     

Retinyl Palmitate Isomers in Skim Milk During Light Storage as Affected by Ascorbic Acid

Effects of ascorbic acid addition on the contents of retinyl palmitate isomers in skim milk treated with or without 3 mg/mL added riboflavin were studied during storage for 30 h under fluorescent light. Light illumination induced the reduction of all-trans-retinyl palmitate and 13-cis isomer, but promoted the production of 9-cis isomer in the skim milk. Riboflavin increased the reduction of all-trans-retinyl palmitate, but decreased the formation of 9-cis isomer in lightstored skim milk. The addition of ascorbic acid greatly inhibited the light-induced reduction of all-trans-retinyl palmitate and 13-cis isomer in skim milks. Ascorbic acid also greatly increased the formation of 9-cis-retinyl palmitate in skim milks during light storage.     

Selective Solubilization of α- Lactalbumin and β-Lactoglobulin into Reversed Micelles from Their Mixtures

Phase transfer experiments were performed, involving contact between an aqueous 1:1 solution of α-lactalbumin and β-lactoglobulin and an AOT-in-isooctane reversed micellar phase. The resulting extraction and separation of the two proteins were analyzed as functions of pH, ionic strength and total protein concentration using SDS-PAGE, and compared with extractions from pure solutions. At low protein concentrations, the extent of reversed micellar solubilization of the two pure proteins predicted well the extraction from mixtures. However, at higher protein concentrations β-lactoglobulin appeared to be excluded from the micellar droplets. Because of the significantly different partitioning behavior of the two proteins, reversed micellar extraction from an initially equal weight mixture led to an effective separation of the proteins.     

OCCURRENCE OF TRANSGLUTAMINASE IN GREY MULLET (MUGIL CEPHALUS) MUSCLE AND IT'S EFFECT ON MINCED FISH PRODUCT

The gel strength of the minced fish product made from the unwashed mullet mince was found higher than that of the washed product. Transglutaminase (TGase) was found in the water soluble fraction of mullet muscle. It's optimal temperature was at 30C to 35C and the optimal pH was 7.5 to 7.7. Increased setting time at 30C, increased the gel strength of the minced fish product produced from the unwashed mullet mince. p-Chloromercuribenzoate (PCMB), an inhibitor to TGase was added to the mullet mince up to 2.0 mM, the mince was set at 35C and then heated to 85C. The gel strength of the product was inversely correlated to the PCMB concentration, Y₁= - 0.45X + 1.66 (r = 0.95). Studies of setting of the mullet mince at temperatures ranging 20 to 60C indicated that maximal gel strength was obtained at 35C, coinciding with the optimal temperature of TGase. Meat from 21.5 monthold grey mullet produced a minced product of higher gel strength than those produced from younger fish, although the muscle TGase activities were not significantly different.