Mechanosynthesis of complex oxides and preparation of mixed conducting nanocomposites for catalytic membrane reactors

Nanopowders of LaGaO₃- and LaMnO₃-based complex perovskites (P) and ceria-based fluorites (F) were prepared by mechanosynthesis. Compatible nanocomposites F + P and P + P with mixed ion and electron conducting (MIEC) properties were prepared and sintered at moderate temperatures up to dense ceramics. The obtained materials were studied by means of XRD, SEM, TEM, electrical conductivity measurements, temperature programmed (TP) reduction/oxidation and preliminary estimations of permeability were obtained. A new strategy based on the advantages of the mechanochemical ceramic approach is proposed to design multilayer ceramic membranes for CMR. Casting technology and one-step sintering were used for the production of thin film membranes with MIEC properties on porous substrates. The coarse fraction of as-milled powders from agglomerates with density 70% was used for the porous substrate, and fine fractions of aggregates with sizes <1 μm were used in preparation of composites for thin dense films. Ceria-based composites prepared by the Pechini route and/or mechanochemical method are proposed as materials for protecting thin films.     

混合指示剂单相滴定法测定烷基磷酸酯钾盐

本研究用混合指示剂单相滴定法测定ISO标准方法所不能测定的磷酸盐阴离子表面活性剂的浓度.测定PK、E502A、昆山PK的常数K分别为355.lg/M、420.7g/M和344.0g/M,变异系数分别为1.45%、0.59%和1.26%,测定实际试样的加标回收率为98.2～103.9%.方法准确、简单、快速,不需用毒性较大的有机溶剂,本法适用于化纤油剂和涤纶短纤维上油率等的测定.     

混合H2／H∞控制问题的降阶控制器

考虑混合H2／H∞控制问题的降阶控制器的设计问题．基于线性矩阵不等式（LMI）,分别‘给出了连续和离散情形下混合H2／H∞问题的降阶控制器的设计．     

浅谈解的存在唯一性定理在《偏微分方程数值解》中的应用

从一个新的角度讨论常微分方程中解的存在唯一性定理在偏微分方程数值解法中的重要应用。给出一类伪双曲型偏微分方程的新的分裂混合有限元数值格式,将该格式转化成常微分方程系统,利用解的存在唯一性定理证明该系统是存在唯一解的。通过简短的讨论、概述明确解的存在唯一定理在偏微分方程数值解中的应用方法．并希望能够在教学科研未来的发展中有新的观念。     

Self-reorganization of mixed poly(methyl methacrylate)/polystyrene brushes on planar silica substrates in response to combined selective solvent treatments and thermal annealing

This article reports reversible changes in surface morphology and surface wettability of mixed poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA)/polystyrene (PS) brushes with PS M_n slightly lower than that of PMMA in response to combined selective solvent treatments and thermal annealing. The mixed brushes were synthesized from asymmetric difunctional initiator-terminated monolayers by controlled radical polymerizations. Two sets of experiments were performed. The first set involved treating the samples with glacial acetic acid (AA), a selective solvent for PMMA, followed by treatment with cyclohexane, a selective solvent for PS, or thermal annealing. The surfaces were rough and composed of relatively ordered nanodomains after AA treatment. Subsequent cyclohexane treatment or thermal annealing made the surfaces flattened and surface analysis indicated that the outermost layers were occupied by PS. The second set of experiments involved treating the samples with cyclohexane or thermal annealing, followed by AA treatment. The surfaces were smooth after cyclohexane treatment or thermal annealing and became very rough in the subsequent AA treatment. The nanodomains formed in AA treatment were speculated to be micelles with PS forming the core shielded by PMMA chains.     

基于区域对比信息混合编码的图像显著性检测方法

图像显著性检测是为了检测到能够引起视觉注意力的对象区域,利用混合的特征编码能够避免单一的特征编码在检测图像中对象显著性和显著区域精确边界时候的不足。提出一种基于图像区域对比信息和图像语义信息混合编码的图像显著性检测方法。结合图像对比信息编码以及原始图像的语义信息编码,通过卷积神经网络来进行图像显著性检测,保证对显著对象进行有效的检测以及对显著区域边缘细节的处理能力。实验结果表明,在主流的显著性检测数据集上,采用该方法能够有效地检测到图像中的显著对象以及显著区域的精确边界。     

Strategic mining options optimization:Open pit mining,underground mining or both

Near-surface deposits that extend to considerable depths are often amenable to both open pit mining and/or underground mining. This paper investigates the strategy of mining options for an orebody using a Mixed Integer Linear Programming(MILP) optimization framework. The MILP formulation maximizes the Net Present Value(NPV) of the reserve when extracted with(i) open pit mining,(ii) underground mining, and(iii) concurrent open pit and underground mining. Comparatively, implementing open pit mining generates a higher NPV than underground mining. However considering the investment required for these mining options, underground mining generates a better return on investment than open pit mining. Also, in the concurrent open pit and underground mining scenario, the optimizer prefers extracting blocks using open pit mining. Although the underground mine could access ore sooner, the mining cost differential for open pit mining is more than compensated for by the discounting benefits associated with earlier underground mining.     

Prestructured MXene fillers with uniform channels to enhance CO2 selective permeation in mixed matrix membranes

The packing pattern of two-dimensional (2D) sheet-like fillers in membranes is relatively random, leading to the unfavorable permeability from tortuous diffusion pathway. A new strategy that using prestructured materials with uniform channels as fillers was proposed. In this work, Ti₃AlC₂ is etched to prepare multilayered MXene (m-MXene), the channels aggregate as a whole unit, ensure the impossibility of ineffective packing compared with traditional individual sheets, largely facilitating the selective permeation. Then, the m-MXene/Poly (amide-6-b-ethylene oxide) (Pebax) MMMs are synthesized. SEM images demonstrate the accordion shaped structure of filler, which is the multi-channels laminates. Furthermore, the results of gas permeation test exhibit enhanced performance of m-MXene/Pebax MMMs. MMM with 0.5 wt.% m-MXene behaved best, CO₂ permeability of 86.22 Barrer as well as CO₂/N₂ selectivity of 104.85, transcending the Robeson upper bound (2008). Having distinct enhancement for CO₂ separation, the m-MXene/Pebax MMMs in this work offer prospective practical applications.     

Fabrication process of smooth functionally graded materials through a real-time inline control of the component ratio

Functionally graded materials (FGMs) play an essential role in tissue engineering because of their satisfactory histocompatibility and excellent mechanical performance. While traditional manufacturing methods allow production of simple FGMs, precise control of composition and customized property at transition between the dissimilar materials is still a challenge. Here, an extrusion-based functionally graded additive manufacturing (FGAM) platform was developed to generate smooth graded parts by thrusting out monolithic cylindrical filaments with high viscosity. Furthermore, the rheological properties, hydrodynamic behavior, and mixed homogeneity of the non-Newtonian fluids were studied. Therefore, the appropriate solid contents, alternative energy-efficient mixers, and optimized printing parameters were proved to be beneficial for an outstanding deposition effect of the suspension. Ultimately, an object with smooth gradient was successfully manufactured. The validity of this strategy was verified via optical microscopy combined with an image processing method to gauge homogeneity and a scanning electron microscope to investigate graded composition and microstructure.