Analysis of the oscillatory behavior of double-walled carbon nanotube-based oscillators

Molecular dynamics simulations of oscillatory behaviors of double-walled carbon nanotube-based oscillators are performed. The second-generation empirical bond-order potential is used for the atomic interactions within a wall, and a registry-dependent and four different registry-independent van der Waals potentials are used for the atomic interactions between walls. It is found that the frequencies of the nanotube oscillators are sensitive to the choice of the van der Waals potentials. An almost non-decay oscillation is observed for the registry-dependent potential when there is no rocking motion. However, an apparent decay oscillation is observed when rocking motion occurs. A decay oscillation is observed for all registry-independent potentials even without rocking motion. Mechanisms leading to unstable oscillatory behavior are analyzed.     

Abrasion erosion of concrete by water-borne sand

Hydraulic concrete structures frequently experience long-term abrasive erosion by water-borne sand, resulting in surface damage and eventually limiting their service life. In this study, the investigation of abrasion erosion tests on concrete with various water to cementitious material ratios (w/cm) was performed. The effects of the constituent materials on concrete structure abrasion erosion resistance were studied. The test results show that: (1) reduction in the w/cm ratio increases the tested concrete abrasion resistance; (2) the splitting tensile strength is a viable indicator for concrete abrasion resistance; (3) high permeability concrete exhibits weak abrasion resistance; and (4) concrete and low strength concrete made with coarser aggregate exhibit greater abrasion resistance.     

Simultaneous recovery of copper and surfactant by an electrolytic process from synthetic solution prepared to simulate a concentrate waste stream of a micellar-enhanced ultrafiltration process

Electroplating method was employed to recover copper and surfactant simultaneously from synthetic solutions prepared to simulate concentrated waste stream generated from micellar-enhanced ultrafiltration. Effects of surfactant and copper (II) concentrations, surfactant to copper (II) molar ratio (S/M), electroplating voltage and time, solution pH, and ionic strength on metal recovery and electrical current efficiency were investigated. Results show that at a fixed S/M ratio of 5, the first-order kinetic constant for Cu (II) removal by electroplating increases with decreasing SDS concentration. At fixed SDS concentration of 8.5 mM, increasing initial Cu (II) concentration increases both Cu (II) recovery and current efficiency. Electrolyte pH has profound effects on the metal recovery and current efficiency due to the difference in solution conductivity after pH adjustment and the extent of Cu (II) adsorption onto SDS at different pHs.     

Effect of preparation conditions on the properties of a coal-derived activated carbon honeycomb monolith

Activated carbon honeycomb (ACH) monoliths were prepared by extruding of a mixture of bituminous coal and organic additives and subsequent carbonization and steam activation. Preparation parameters that were varied were carbonization temperature and activation time. The carbonization conditions were 500, 650 and 800 °C for 1 h and the steam activation conditions were 850 °C for 2, 4 and 6 h. The monoliths at various states were characterized by SEM, XRD, nitrogen adsorption and compression test. It was found that carbonization temperature has significant effects on pore size distribution and mechanical strength of ACH monoliths. The ACH monoliths prepared from high carbonization temperatures exhibited lower values of the BET surface area and total pore volume and higher value of the mechanical strength than those of the ACH monoliths prepared from low carbonization temperatures. This was attributed to the effect of high temperature carbonization that results in the formation of relatively less defective structures.     

A rheological model for iron oxide suspensions

We have examined the rheological properties of a Co-adsorbed γ-Fe₂O₃ magnetic suspension with polyurethane (PU) as a binder and methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) or cyclohexanone (CH) as a solvent. A Haake RV20 viscometer was used to measure the suspension viscosity and the vane method was adopted to determine the fluid yield stress. A rheological model which can be viewed as a combination of the Casson model and the Bingham model is proposed to describe the suspension viscosity. The effects of temperature, particle content, and binder concentration are included in the model.     

微粉对矾土基超低水泥浇注料性能的影响

以高铝矾土熟料为主原料 ,加入 2 %的铝酸钙水泥及总量为 6 %的Al2 O3 微粉和SiO2 微粉 ,配制了矾土基超低水泥浇注料 ,研究了微粉对浇注料的烧结性能、力学性能及热震稳定性的影响。结果表明 :(1 )SiO2 微粉对浇注料的促烧结作用优于Al2 O3 微粉。这是因为与Al2 O3 微粉相比 ,由气相沉积生成的SiO2微粉的粒度小 ,比表面积大 ,活性较高。 (2 )随着SiO2微粉加入量的增加 ,在 1 1 0 0℃和 1 4 0 0℃处理后的常温强度以及在 1 30 0℃和 1 4 0 0℃下的高温抗折强度和抗热震性明显提高。这是由于引入的SiO2 微粉在高温下与Al2 O3 反应生成的针状莫来石穿插进入刚玉骨架 ,起着明显的强化和韧化作用     

高岭土在碳热还原氮化过程中的相变

系统研究了苏州高岭土碳热还原氮化合成SiAlON过程在不同温度下的相变。对试样的XRD、SEM以及EDXA分析结果表明 ,1 30 0℃之前 ,试样中没有氮化物生成 ,物相为莫来石、石英和方石英 ;1 30 0℃时 ,高岭土开始发生氮化反应 ,生成过渡型SiAlON和β SiAlON。此时 ,石英和方石英相基本消失 ;1 4 0 0℃时 ,过渡型SiAlON、β SiAlON和X SiAlON三相共存 ,β SiAlON有所增多并有少量刚玉相生成 ;从 1 4 50℃到 1 550℃ ,Z值为 3的β SiAlON成为惟一的氮化产物 ,与少量SiC和刚玉相并存。莫来石在 1 50 0℃时完全消失     

新型液晶PVDF合金的研究

本文系统地研究了液晶聚合物(LCP)与PVDF合金共混体系的组成及加工工艺条件对共混物制件性能的影响。并用SEM观察了合金的形态结构。结果表明:在液晶含量10%左右时,加工温度为210℃,合金的拉伸强度最高,磨耗量最低,体系分散均匀并形成了较多的微纤结构。     

化学清洗中不容忽视的步骤——钝化

对低压锅炉化学清洗中容易被忽视的“钝化”这一步骤，从理论上进行了探讨，并介绍了相应的钝化工艺及防腐措施