Accelerated wear testing with a microfabricated surface to evaluate the lubrication ability of biomolecules on polyethylene

Wear of ultrahigh‐molecular‐weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) and wear‐particle‐induced osteolysis and bone resorption are the major factors causing the failure of total joint replacements. It is feasible to improve the lubrication and reduce the wear of artificial joints. We need further understanding of the lubrication mechanism of the synovial fluid. The objective of this study is to evaluate the lubricating ability of three major components in the synovial fluid: albumin, globulin, and phospholipids. An accelerated wear testing procedure in which UHMWPE is rubbed against a microfabricated surface with controlled asperities has been developed to evaluate the lubrication behavior. An analysis of the wear particle dimensions and wear amount of the tests has provided insights for comparing their lubrication performance. It is concluded that the presence of biomolecules at the articulating interface may reduce friction. A higher concentration of a biological lubricant leads to a decrease in the wear particle width. In addition, in combination with the wear results and mechanical analysis, the roles of individual biomolecules contributing to friction and wear at the articulating interface are discussed. These results can help us to identify the role of the biomolecules in the boundary lubrication of artificial joints, and further development of lubricating additives for artificial joints may be feasible. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2008     

Effect of Li+ ions on structure,properties, and actuation of cellulose electro‐active paper actuator

We have reported an electro‐active paper actuator from regenerated cellulose. After dissolving cellulose fibers with a solution of lithium chloride in N,N‐dimethylacetamide, cellulose was regenerated by combining distillation of cellulose solution along with washing with the mixture of deionized water, isopropyl alcohol, and running water. However, the effect of Li⁺ ions on structure, properties, and the actuation behavior of the actuator was not studied. This article describes the changes in these parameters when the Li⁺ ions are removed by subjecting it to different running water exposure time. The structure and properties of cellulose electro‐active paper and its actuation behavior were studied. As Li⁺ ions content reduced from 4354.17 to 10.26 ppm by increasing the exposure time of running water, crystallinity, Young's modulus, and bending displacement decreased. Details about the investigation have been explained. This elimination of ions is important to increase the piezoelectric effect in EAPap by decreasing the ion migration effect. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 2008     

"JDS-音频化渣微机综合检测系统"的应用与效果

简要介绍“JDS-音频化渣微机综合检测系统”的工作原理和应用效果，证明使用该装置是提高炼钢操作水平的一条较好途径。     

资秩学院单元07

日益增加的对于艺术的自治和自知，导致出现了这种范例式的建筑：白色立方体（白色的盒子）。这种白色盒子系统的边界被质疑：外部有来自社会的和经济上的压力，内部有在艺术实践中的压力，包括外部形象。本单元的目的是要研究在这些边界冲突的地方建筑的含意，发展一种新的自由诗歌样的系统模式，以及界定开放空间和封闭空间的途径。     

Transdermal Absorption of Zidovudine from Ethanol-Isopropyl Myristate Mixed System and Influence of Probenecid on It in Rats

Transdermal absorption of zidovudine (AZT) from an ethanol-isopropyl myristate (IPM) mixed system was examined in rats. For comparison of bioavailability (BA) after topical applications, 0.25 ml of the ethanol/IPM system containing 40% ethanol and 60 mM AZT was applied as a standard formulation. Values of the area under the plasma concentration-time curves of AZT for 8 hr (AUC_0-8), as indices of BA, following application of various formulations were compared with that of the standard formulation. Then the influence of content of the drug and ethanol, and application volume of the system was evaluated. BA was effectively improved only when the total amount of ethanol applied on the skin was increased. On the other hand, simultaneous transdermal application of AZT and probenecid increased the AU_0-8, of AZT without necessitating the increase in ethanol content in the formulation. In addition, coadministered probenecid improved cerebrospinal fluid/plasma concentration ratio of AZT.     

中小城镇住宅消防设施现状及建设管理探索

通过对西部某小城市的住宅消防设施建设和管理现状的调查 ,反映了占西部绝大部分城市面积的中小城镇的住宅消防设施十分令人担忧的现状 ,分析了造成这一现状的原因 ,提出了解决这一问题的建设管理思路     

观赏草在庭园中的设计与应用

观赏草以其灵动的景观特质，草类特有的自然色调，飘逸的质感越来越受到设计师们的青睐，用于焦点、绿蒿、花镜、镶边均有不凡的表现，虽为草类，却有着灌木的功能。     

董公馆：嫁接之美

董公馆是一个6层楼的公寓，依山而建，业主将他交到设计师手里，让他在这基础上活活变出一个精美的“公馆”。     

专家系统在化工中的应用进展

本文综述了近年来专家系统在化工领域的应用状况，并指出今后的发展趋势。     

GRU-based capsule network with an improved loss for personnel performance prediction

Applied Intelligence - Personnel performance is a key factor to maintain core competitive advantages. Thus, predicting personnel future performance is a significant research domain in human...