Steganalysis using learned denoising kernels

Multimedia Tools and Applications - Steganalysis is the science for detecting steganographic traces in innocent-looking digital media like images, videos, etc. In recent literature, it has been...     

软熔过程中烧结矿和块矿的交互作用

 为更好地明晰块矿的软熔行为并优化其在高炉内的使用,以烧结矿和澳大利亚纽曼混合块矿为研究对象,分别就两者在软熔过程中的物理和化学交互作用进行了试验研究。通过使用中子CT扫描软熔试验试样, 发现1 450 ℃时烧结矿与纽曼混合块矿的混合炉料孔隙度要高于两者单一炉料,即两者间存在着物理交互作用;通过采用扫描电镜和电子探针分析发现,1 200～1 300 ℃温度范围内烧结矿中钙和镁扩散到了块矿中,两者发生了明显的化学交互作用。在物理和化学交互共同作用下,配加约20%纽曼混合块矿的混合炉料软熔行为得到了明显改善,且其性能相似或略好于同碱度的单一烧结矿炉料,这表明块矿和烧结矿混合后能在高炉内形成温度区间更窄、位置更低、透气性更好的软熔带。     

Rheological and Mechanical Properties of LDPE/HDPE Blends

Melt rheology and mechanical properties of binary blend of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) have been investigated. Four different wt fractions of blends containing LDPE/HDPE (20/80, 40/60, 60/40, and 80/20) were prepared. Cole-Cole plots [storage melt viscosity (η′) vs. loss melt viscosity (η″)] and relation between storage melt viscosity (η′) with frequency (ω) and blend composition were constructed. Miscibility of blends was established from rheological data. Impact strength of the blends increased with increasing LDPE concentration, whereas tensile strength shows the opposite trends. Percentages of the crystallinity of the blends were calculated by both the differential scanning calorimetry and wide-angle X-ray scattering methods, which show that the percentage of crystallinity decreased with increasing LDPE concentration, but the rate of crystallization of HDPE phase was unaffected.     

Technology and layout-related testing of static random-access memories

Static random-access memories (SRAMs) exhibit faults that are electrical in nature. Functional and electrical testing are performed to diagnose faulty operation. These tests are usually designed from simple fault models that describe the chip interface behavior without a thorough analysis of the chip layout and technology. However, there are certaintechnology and layout-related defects that are internal to the chip and are mostly time-dependent in nature. The resulting failures may or may not seriously degrade the input/output interface behavior. They may show up as electrical faults (such as a slow access fault) and/or functional faults (such as a pattern sensitive fault). However, these faults cannot be described properly with the functional fault models because these models do not take timing into account. Also, electrical fault models that describe merely the input/output interface behavior are inadequate to characterize every possible defect in the basic SRAM cell. Examples of faults produced by these defects are: (a) static data loss, (b) abnormally high currents drawn from the power supply, etc. Generating tests for such faults often requires a thorough understanding and analysis of the circuit technology and layout. In this article, we shall examine ways to characterize and test such faults. We shall divide such faults into two categories depending on the types of SRAMs they effect—silicon SRAMs and GaAs SRAMs.     

Evolution of Microstructure and Texture During Warm Rolling of a Duplex Steel

The effect of warm rolling on the evolution of microstructure and texture in a duplex stainless steel (DSS) was investigated. For this purpose, a DSS steel was warm rolled up to 90 pct reduction in thickness at 498 K, 698 K, and 898 K (225 °C, 425 °C, and 625 °C). The microstructure with an alternate arrangement of deformed ferrite and austenite bands was observed after warm rolling; however, the microstructure after 90 pct warm rolling at 498 K and 898 K (225 °C and 625 °C) was more lamellar and uniform as compared to the rather fragmented and inhomogeneous structure observed after 90 pct warm rolling at 698 K (425 °C). The texture of ferrite in warm-rolled DSS was characterized by the presence of the RD (〈011〉//RD) and ND (〈111〉//ND) fibers. However, the texture of ferrite in DSS warm rolled at 698 K (425 °C) was distinctly different having much higher fraction of the RD-fiber components than that of the ND-fiber components. The texture and microstructural differences in ferrite in DSS warm rolled at different temperatures could be explained by the interaction of carbon atoms with dislocations. In contrast, the austenite in DSS warm rolled at different temperatures consistently showed pure metal- or copper-type deformation texture which was attributed to the increase in stacking fault energy at the warm-rolling temperatures. It was concluded that the evolution of microstructure and texture of the two constituent phases in DSS was greatly affected by the temperature of warm rolling, but not significantly by the presence of the other phase.     

Optimization of biodegradation of natural fiber (Chorchorus capsularis): HDPE composite using response surface methodology

Deterioration in mechano-chemical properties due to biodegradation of prepared high-density polyethylene and jute eco-friendly polymer composites in soil and pure microbial culture was investigated through a programmed experimental design. The composite was prepared by compression molding process and then subjected to biodegradation. The biodegradation process was studied using face-centered central composite experimental design protocol and the model equations were formulated to assess the effects of jute fiber loading and treatment time on biodegradation (expressed as percentage loss in composite weight and tensile strength) of the composite. The optimal process conditions corresponding to maximum biodegradation were evaluated for both the media using response surface methodology. The maximum weight losses were 25.8924 % for soil medium and 12.4167 % for pure culture medium at 30 wt% jute fiber loading and 6 months of treatment time. At the derived optimal conditions, the effects of biodegradation were also manifested as 84.2621 and 70.9842 % losses in the tensile strength in soil and pure culture media, respectively. The present study, thus, demonstrates that HDPE/jute composite polymer can be appreciably biodegradable and the extent of biodegradation is more pronounced in soil medium compared to pure microbial culture. The analyses of the evolution of chemical composition and microstructure of the composite before and after biodegradation were performed through Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy. FTIR spectra indicated significant changes in chemical composition due to biodegradation, while the ruptured structure of the treated composite revealed notable changes in the morphology due to biodegradation.     

Biodiesel preparation,optimization, and fuel properties from non-edible feedstock,Datura stramonium L.

This is a study on the feasibility of biodiesel preparation from a new and promising non-edible feedstock, Datura stramonium L. oil (DSO). First, important physical–chemical properties, such as oil content of seed (21.4 wt%), acid value (7.93 mg KOH/g) and fatty acid composition of expressed oil, were determined. Second, under the optimal two-step catalyzed reaction conditions, the maximum fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) yield (87%) and FAME content of more than 98 wt% were obtained. Furthermore, the fuel properties of DSO biodiesel were determined and evaluated. Compared with Jatrpha curcas L. (JC) and beef tallow (BT) biodiesel, DSO biodiesel possessed the best kinematic viscosity (4.33 mm²/s) and cold filter plug point (?5 °C). Based on the results, D. stramonium L. was identified as a promising species for biodiesel feedstock.     

有机双功能团小分子催化剂的研究进展

在过去的10年时间里,有机小分子催化剂作为一门环境友好的有机合成方法学在不对称催化合成中的应用得到了重新发掘,新颖的有机小分子催化剂受到广泛的关注。其中,有机双功能团小分子催化剂的分子中存在两个活性位点同时和底物相互作用,导致了反应速率的加快和立体选择性的提高,成为国内外的研究热点。本文简要介绍了近几年来有机双功能团催化剂的研究进展,包括联二萘酚为母体的B rφnsted酸催化剂、硫脲催化剂及奎宁催化剂。     

A review on single stage integrated dark-photo fermentative biohydrogen production: Insight into salient strategies and scopes

In recent times, systematic integration of dark and photofermentation has attracted a lot of attention due to the advantage of enhanced H₂ yields and better substrate conversion efficiencies. This integration is done either in a sequential two stage or in a single stage manner, between which the single stage integration (SSI) seems more cost effective. This article thoroughly reviews the salient operational strategies, key factors affecting the H₂ yields and overall increment in H₂ yields attained in the SSI biohydrogen processes. Selection of more complementing pair of dark and photofermentative microbes, optimization of composition of common growth medium, better strategies for consistent pH control and facilitation of lignocellulosic feedstocks have been identified as major areas requiring in-depth focus and subsequent improvements. Based on the insightful discussions, the current state-of-the-art of SSI bio-H₂ technology has been evaluated and its potential to become a reliable hydrogen production technology has been factually assessed.     

Ciprofloxacin conjugated zinc oxide nanoparticle: A camouflage towards multidrug resistant bacteria

Gradual development of antibiotic resistant bacteria is producing severe global threat. Newer strategies are now being employed in order to control the microbial infections and to reduce the mortality as well as infection rates. Herein we describe successful synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles (ZNP) under microwave assisted condition followed by functionalization with ciprofloxacin, an antibiotic, using EDC/NHS chemistry. Successful conjugation of ciprofloxacin was confirmed by FTIR spectra. Ciprofloxacin-conjugated ZnO nanoparticles (ZN-CIP) exhibited excellent antibacterial activity against clinically isolated multidrug resistant bacterial strains of Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella sp. ZNP were small in size with particle size distribution 18–20 nm as obtained from transmission electron microscope (TEM). Surface topology was obtained from atomic force microscopic (AFM) image and x-ray diffraction confirmed that ZNP possessed hexagonal crystal structure. A concentration of 10 µg/mL of ZN-CIP was a benchmark concentration. During evaluation of minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values, similar concentration of antibiotic was incapable of producing antibacterial activity.