Heterogeneous Fenton-like discoloration of methyl orange using Fe<Subscript>3</Subscript>O<Subscript>4</Subscript>/MWCNTs as catalyst: combination mechanism and affecting parameters

Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) can act not only as a support for Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles (NPs) but also as a coworker with synergistic effect, accordingly improving the heterogeneous Fenton-like efficiency of Fe₃O₄ NPs. In this study, Fe₃O₄ NPs were in situ anchored onto MWCNTs by a moderate co-precipitation method and the as-prepared Fe₃O₄/MWCNTs nanocomposites were employed as the highly efficient Fenton-like catalysts. The analyses of XRD, FTIR, Raman, FESEM, TEM and HRTEM results indicated the formation of Fe₃O₄ crystals in Fe₃O₄/MWCNTs nanocomposites prepared at different conditions and the interaction between Fe₃O₄ NPs and MWCNTs. Over a wide pH range, the surface of modified MWCNTs possessed negative charges. Based on these results, the possible combination mechanism between Fe₃O₄ NPs and MWCNTs was discussed and proposed. Moreover, the effects of preparation and catalytic conditions on the Fenton-like catalytic efficiency were investigated in order to gain further insight into the heterogeneous Fenton-like reaction catalyzed by Fe₃O₄/MWCNTs nanocomposites.     

Plasmon resonant amplification of a hot electron-driven photodiode

Nano Research - We report plasmon resonant excitation of hot electrons in a photodetector based on a metal/oxide/metal (Au/Al2O3/graphene) heterostructure. In this device, hot electrons, excited...     

一种恒温箱温度控制系统的设计与实现

设计了一种以单片机STC89C52为核心的恒温箱温度控制系统,通过简单的人机交互界面,用户可以自由输入所需要的恒温箱的温度范围;重点阐述了系统的硬件构成、各部分的主要作用及系统软件的设计过程,通过DS18B20数字温度传感器可以准确地测量当前的实时温度,并将采集的温度值送给单片机进行处理;系统的测温范围设定在22~80℃,性能测试结果表明:该系统可以实现测温精度优于±0.05℃的控制要求,具有±0.01℃的分辨率,并且可以实现多点测温,具有很强的抗干扰性;实际应用表明,该系统具有结构简单、控制精度高、可靠性好、性能稳定及通用性强等优点,具有广泛的应用前景。     

基于无线传感器网络的比例导引优化信息融合研究

在分析反舰导弹比例导引控制规律的基础上,将无线传感器网络信息融合思想引入到比例导引优化辅助决策控制过程中,通过将无线传感器网络信息融合中的数据、特征、决策概念对应于比例导引的具体数学模型,构建了基于无线传感器网络的比例导引优化信息融合辅助决策架构;利用VB6.0语言对基于无线传感器网络辅助决策的反舰导弹优化信息融合制导控制规则进行了模拟仿真,命中距离缩短约37.1%,命中时间节省约10.9%;仿真实验结果实现了反舰导弹自适应优化比例系数的比例制导律,验证了该方法的有效性。     

Computational Parametric Analysis of Cellular Solids with the Miura-Ori Metamaterial Geometry under Quasistatic Compressive Loads

Origami-based metamaterials have widespread application prospects in various industries including aerospace, automotive, flexible electronics, and civil engineering structures. Among the wide range of origami patterns, the fourfold tessellation known as Miura-ori is of particular attraction to engineers and designers. More specifically, researchers have proposed different 3D structures and metamaterials based on the geometric characteristics of this classic origami pattern. Herein, a computational modeling approach for the design and evaluation of 3D cellular solids with the Miura-ori metamaterial geometry which can be of zero or nonzero thicknesses is presented. To this end, first, a range of design alternatives generated based on a numerical parametric model is designed. Next, their mechanical properties and failure behavior under quasistatic axial compressive loads along three perpendicular directions are analyzed. Then, the effects of various geometric parameters on their energy absorption behavior under compression in the most appropriate direction are investigated. The findings of this study provide a basis for future experimental investigations and the potential application of such cellular solids for energy-absorbing purposes.     

Abrasion-Resistant and Enhanced Super-Slippery Flush Toilets Fabricated by a Selective Laser Sintering 3D Printing Technology

Flush toilets waste a significant amount of water every day due to the unavoidable adhesions between human waste and the toilet surfaces. Super-slippery surfaces can repel complex fluids and various viscoelastic solids, however, are easily broken by mechanical abrasions. Herein, the fabrication of an abrasion-resistant super-slippery flush toilet (ARSFT) is reported using a selective laser sintering 3D printing technology. Unlike traditional super-slippery surfaces with limited thicknesses which can be easily worn away, the powder-sintered strategy endows the ARSFT not only with a self-supporting 3D complex shape but also with a porous structure that can accommodate considerable lubricants for an abrasion-resistant super-slippery property. As a result, the as-prepared ARSFT remains clean after contacting with various liquids such as milk, yogurt, highly sticky honey, and starch gel mixed congee, demonstrating excellent repellence to complex fluids. Besides liquids, the ARSFT exhibits a high resistance to sticky synthetic feces. Notably, even after being abraded to 1,000 cycles of abrasion using sandpaper, the ARSFT maintains its record-breaking super-slippery capability. The concept of the 3D-printed object with a superior abrasion-resistant slippery ability will improve the development of super-slippery materials and further save water consumption in the human society.     

Preparation of Porous Silver Nanowires-Melamine Formaldehyde Hybrid Composite Materials and Their Electromagnetic Shielding and Flame-Retardant Properties

Along with the booming development of communication technology and electronic equipment, higher requirements of flame-retardant and EMI shielding performances for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials are put forward. Herein, the ultralight and porous silver nanowires (AgNWs)-melamine formaldehyde (MF) hybrid composite with unique micro-/nanostructure is developed by a facile dip-coating method, which uses the AgNWs as 1D conductive coating and MF foam (MF foam) as 3D skeleton template. Benefiting from the unique porous micro-/nanostructure, the resultant hybrid composite displays low density, excellent EMI shielding performances, and superior flame-retardant property. The EMI shielding effectiveness (SE) and specific EMI SE (SSEt) of the hybrid composite in X-band (8.2–12.4 GHz) can be up to 77 dB and 26971.4 dB cm⁻² g⁻¹, respectively. At the same time, the hybrid composite also passes the vertical burning test and shows an increased LOI value of 40.6%. The combination of flame-retardant and EMI shielding performances for EMI shielding materials makes the AgNWs-MF hybrid composite great application potential in civil and military fields. This work provides a new guide for the design of multifunctional high-performance EMI shielding materials.     

Quantum Fuzzy Regression Model for Uncertain Environment

In the era of big data, traditional regression models cannot deal with uncertain big data efficiently and accurately. In order to make up for this deficiency, this paper proposes a quantum fuzzy regression model, which uses fuzzy theory to describe the uncertainty in big data sets and uses quantum computing to exponentially improve the efficiency of data set preprocessing and parameter estimation. In this paper, data envelopment analysis (DEA) is used to calculate the degree of importance of each data point. Meanwhile, Harrow, Hassidim and Lloyd (HHL) algorithm and quantum swap circuits are used to improve the efficiency of high-dimensional data matrix calculation. The application of the quantum fuzzy regression model to small-scale financial data proves that its accuracy is greatly improved compared with the quantum regression model. Moreover, due to the introduction of quantum computing, the speed of dealing with high-dimensional data matrix has an exponential improvement compared with the fuzzy regression model. The quantum fuzzy regression model proposed in this paper combines the advantages of fuzzy theory and quantum computing which can efficiently calculate high-dimensional data matrix and complete parameter estimation using quantum computing while retaining the uncertainty in big data. Thus, it is a new model for efficient and accurate big data processing in uncertain environments.     

Stability and boundedness in difference systems with finite delay

In this paper, stability and boundedness theorems for delay difference systems with the condition

δV(n,x(n))≤-W₂(|x(n)|)+σ

are given, where Δ is the backward difference operator. Some known results are generalized.     

TMLNN: triple-valued or multiple-valued logic neural network

We discuss the problem of representing and processing triple-valued or multiple-valued logic knowledge using neural network. A novel neuron model, triple-valued or multiple-valued logic neuron (TMLN), is presented. Each TMLN can represent a triple-valued or multiple-valued logic rule by itself. We will show that there are two TMLNs: TMLN-AND (triple-valued or multiple-valued "logic AND") neuron and TMLN-OR (triple-valued or multiple-valued "logic OR") neuron. Two simplified TMLN models are also presented, and show that a multilayer neural network made up of triple-valued or multiple-valued logic neurons (TMLNN) can implement a triple-valued or multiple-valued logic inference system. The training algorithm for TMLNN is presented and can be shown to converge. In our model, triple-valued or multiple-valued logic rules can be extracted from TMLNN with ease. TMLNN can thus form a base for representing logic knowledge using neural network.