Phase formation mechanism and kinetics in solid-state synthesis of undoped and calcium-doped lanthanum manganite

LaMnO_3+δ and La_0.7Ca_0.3MnO₃ were synthesized from La₂O₃(La(OH)₃), CaCO₃ and MnO₂ powder mixture with solid-state reaction technique. X-ray diffraction and thermal analysis were employed in the present study on the process of synthesizing of the two compound powders. The kinetic study on solid-state reaction between La₂O₃ and MnO₂ in the powder mixture was isothermally carried out for LaMnO_3+δ formation. The result showed that the reaction process was controlled by three-dimensional solid-ionic diffusion. Both Jander and Ginstling-Brounstein model can be used to describe the reaction kinetics satisfactorily. The relevant apparent activation energy values obtained were as great as 205 ± 11 and 189 ± 8 kJ/mol. The reaction process of La_0.7Ca_0.3MnO₃ preparation from La₂O₃, SrCO₃ and MnO₂ powder mixture was also studied using X-ray diffraction and thermal analysis. The result indicated that the following steps composed the overall reaction: the decomposition of the reactant; the formation of La_1−xCa_xMnO_3+δ; La₂O₃ and Mn₃O₄ reacted with La_1−xCa_xMnO₃ to form final La_0.7Ca_0.3MnO₃ phase. The latest step was the most time-consuming one among others in the overall reaction.     

Direct Digital Manufacturing Industry Ascendant

The paper introduces the origin of the word of Direct Digital Manufacturing and other forms of address, and the working principles of Direct Digital Manufacturing technology and major types of the technology, hard- ware and software development, use of materials, applications, market growth and its development prospects. Focused presentations of Direct Digital Manufacturing （additive manufacturing） compared to traditional mechani- cal manufacturing industry in the use of prices, processing speed, reliability and cost advantages and characteris- tics. Particularly the significant challenges and competitiveness of Direct Digital Manufacturing technology in the processing of any complexity created directly the number of objects, internal structure and channel function, as well as the shape of the chassis components and structure of the matching and optimization.     

八款中低价6．1声道影音放大器评述

根据目前市场上中低档6.1声道AV功放的性能特点,选择了8款有代表性机型,从外形工艺、机内电路到整机的功能特性、放声特色,进行了全面介绍。     

MAX197芯片在现场总线智能从站开发中的应用

介绍一种PROFIBUS-DP智能从站的设计方案,应用MAX197实现8路A／D转换。由于MAX197占用较少的CPU资源,因此,该智能从站采用此芯片作为前端的信号采集和数据处理部分。     

The Gestational Effects of Maternal Bone Marker Molecules on Fetal Growth,Metabolism and Long-Term Metabolic Health: A Systematic Review

Fetal exposure in adverse environmental factors during intrauterine life can lead to various biological adjustments, affecting not only in utero development of the conceptus, but also its later metabolic and endocrine wellbeing. During human gestation, maternal bone turnover increases, as reflected by molecules involved in bone metabolism, such as vitamin D, osteocalcin, sclerostin, sRANKL, and osteoprotegerin; however, recent studies support their emerging role in endocrine functions and glucose homeostasis regulation. Herein, we sought to systematically review current knowledge on the effects of aforementioned maternal bone biomarkers during pregnancy on fetal intrauterine growth and metabolism, neonatal anthropometric measures at birth, as well as on future endocrine and metabolic wellbeing of the offspring. A growing body of literature converges on the view that maternal bone turnover is likely implicated in fetal growth, and at least to some extent, in neonatal and childhood body composition and metabolic wellbeing. Maternal sclerostin and sRANKL are positively linked with fetal abdominal circumference and subcutaneous fat deposition, contributing to greater birthweights. Vitamin D deficiency correlates with lower birthweights, while research is still needed on intrauterine fetal metabolism, as well as on vitamin D dosing supplementation during pregnancy, to diminish the risks of low birthweight or SGA neonates in high-risk populations.     

虚拟环境中三维CAD模型数据优化及重组

三维CAD在虚拟环境中有着广泛的应用,其模型数据由于具有复杂的结构且拥有较多的冗余信息而不能高效的运用到虚拟环境的构建中。基于此,针对虚拟场景渲染对数据模型的要求,给出了三维CAD模型数据优化及重组方法,该方法能去除冗余信息,优化文件结构,丰富数据内容,且能够有效地提高虚拟环境的绘制效率。     

Novel Insights into Factor D Inhibition

Complement-mediated diseases or complementopathies, such as Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), cold agglutinin disease (CAD), and transplant-associated thrombotic microangiopathy (TA-TMA), demand advanced complement diagnostics and therapeutics be adopted in a vast field of medical specialties, such as hematology, transplantation, rheumatology, and nephrology. The miracle of complement inhibitors as “orphan drugs” has dramatically improved morbidity and mortality in patients with otherwise life-threatening complementopathies. Efficacy has been significantly improved by upstream inhibition in patients with PNH. Different molecules may exert diverse characteristics in vitro and in vivo. Further studies remain to show safety and efficacy of upstream inhibition in other complementopathies. In addition, cost and availability issues are major drawbacks of current treatments. Therefore, further developments are warranted to address the unmet clinical needs in the field of complementopathies. This state-of-the-art narrative review aims to delineate novel insights into factor D inhibition as a promising target for complementopathies.     

基于特征断面的复杂巷道段三维建模

为解决巷道断面随工程需要及岩层变化不断改变,导致巷道三维建模程序复杂的问题,提出基于特征断面的巷道三维建模思想,通过建立巷道特征断面模型库,实现变化巷道段的三维建模,以期提高复杂巷道段的建模效率。首先阐述建模数据的采集方法,并对巷道断面进行了细化坐标分析;同时提出拐角处断面变化巷道段的平滑处理算法（通过圆弧来圆滑拐角处巷道中心线）,对普通巷道段采用三角剖分形成三角网完成巷道段的建模;而巷道断面发生变化的复杂巷道段存在简单曲面四边形,采用Bézier曲面及曲面的拼接完成巷道段的建模,并在实验中进行了验证     

Slicing Method for Reverse Engineering Based on Image Mosaic

Reverse engineering dealing with images is traditionally based on image processing and contour recognition. A new method is presented based on the combination of sectional slicing with image mosaic. Sectional contours of the target object are generated by colorful liquid or laser scanning, these images from different views are fused into a set of complete cross-sectional images, thereby the whole practical model is reconstructed in 3D space.