Electro-oxidation of dimethyl ether on Pt/C and PtMe/C catalysts in sulfuric acid

The electro-oxidation of dimethyl ether (DME) on PtMe/Cs (Me = Ru, Sn, Mo, Cr, Ni, Co, and W) and Pt/C electro-catalysts were investigated in an aqueous half-cell, and compared to the methanol oxidation. The addition of a second metal enhanced the tolerance of Pt to the poisonous species during the DME oxidation reaction (DOR). The PtRu/C electro-catalyst showed the best electro-catalytic activity and the highest tolerance to the poisonous species in the low over-potential range (<0.55 V, 50 °C) among the binary electro-catalysts and the Pt/C, but at the higher potential (>ca. 0.55 V, 50 °C), the Pt/C behaved better than PtRu/C. The apparent activation energy for the DOR decreased in the order: PtRu/C (57 kJ mol⁻¹) > Pt₃Sn/C (48 kJ mol⁻¹) ≈ Pt/C (46 kJ mol⁻¹). On the other hand, the activation energy for the MOR showed a different turn, decreased in the following order: Pt/C (43 kJ mol⁻¹) > Pt₃Sn/C (35 kJ mol⁻¹) ≈ PtRu/C (34 kJ mol⁻¹). The temperature dependence of the DOR was greater than that of the oxidation of methanol (MOR) on the PtRu/C.     

户用PV系统设计

由于能源短缺和环境污染的问题日益严重,改善能源结构,保护环境,已成为我国在新世纪经济发展高速期所面临的重要课题。尤其是在居住建筑中,采用清洁、储量巨大、无地域限制和能源质量高等诸多优点的太阳能,成为近些年国内研究的热点,引起了各界的关注和重视,科研院所、相关企业等部门都在积极的探索和实践。本文介绍一种户用太阳能光伏发电系统(又称PV系统)的计算流程,仅供参考。     

一族新颖的ZCS-PWM变换器的研究

分析了一个新的零电流开关（ZCS）单元电路的特性。基于这个ZCS的单元电路，构建了一个新的ZCS的Boost电路，并对他们的工作机理进行了分析，而且在这个ZCS单元电路的基础上构建出更多的ZCS变换器。实验和仿真结果验证了理论分析。     

射线诱导的细胞凋亡过程中端粒酶表达及其活性

利用原位端粒酶-凋亡双染色法检测A549细胞和L02细胞hTERT和凋亡双表达，端粒序列扩增检测(TRAP)方法检测群体细胞端粒酶活性，研究γ射线照射人肿瘤细胞和正常细胞后端粒酶的表达变化与凋亡-发生的关系。结果表明，1—SGy照射后24—72h，A549细胞和L02细胞内hTERT表达增强，端粒酶和凋亡双染色阳性细胞随照射剂量的提高而增多；在凋亡发生的过程中，群体细胞端粒酶活性呈剂量依赖性增强，提示放射线诱导人肿瘤和正常细胞凋亡可能不是通过直接抑制端粒酶活性的机制；而辐射诱导端粒酶活性增高可能是细胞修复辐射损伤的机制之一。     

Measurement methods for LCoS displays

Abstract— Two measurement methods to characterize uniformity and the absolute cell gap of LCoS images will be reviewed. These are simple to use in a production environment and have allowed major improvements in manufacture to be achieved. For the purpose of this paper, the liquid‐crystal mode used is the 45° normally black mode.     

Passport 15000交换机在福建电力通信网中的应用

北电Passport15000交换机作为福建省ATM宽带数据广域通信网中的骨干节点，具有40Gbit／s的大交换容量，支持如ATM、帧中继、IP和话音等多种业务的综合数据交换平台。文中介绍了该设备的技术特点及应用情况，分析了对其实现保护投资的应用前景。     

流场尺寸对质子交换膜燃料电池性能的影响

流场的形状和尺寸是设计双极板的核心。合理的流场既要确保电极各处均能获得充足的反应剂供应,同时又要保证反应产物水的排出。研究了不同流场尺寸对质子交换膜燃料电池性能的影响。实验结果表明:在一定范围内,随着开孔率的增加,电极与流场本相及接触电阻也逐渐增加;开孔率相近时,这一电阻相差不大。在相同开孔率的情况下,沟槽尺寸越小,电池性能越好。     

Investigation of Structure and Hydriding Properties of La0.6 Nd0.4 Ni4.8 Mn0.2 Cux Alloys

The structure and hydriding performance of La0.6Nd0.4Ni4.8Mn0.2Cux (x = 0 ～ 0.4) alloys were investigated in order to develop suitable materials for metal hydride air conditioner. The effect of Cu addition on the crystal structure,equilibrium pressure, hydrogen capacity and hysteresis as well as hydrogen absorption/desorption kinetics were systematically studied by using the measurement of P-C isotherms, X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. As the amount of Cu increases, the plateau pressure increases and hydrogen absorption/desorption kinetics is improved, but the effective hydrogen storage capacity decreases. It is shown that variations in the basal plane parameter a can be used as an indication for the plateau pressure changes. With the increase of parameter a, the plateau pressure decreases. For La0.6 Nd0.4Ni4.8Mn0.2Cux(x = 0 ～ 0.4) alloys there is a relationship between the effective hydrogen storage capacities and the ratios of their unit cell parameters c and a. The effective hydrogen storage capacity decreases with increase of a/c.     

Backscattered electron imaging of the undersurface of resin-embedded cells by field-emission scanning electron microscopy

In this study backscattered electron (BSE) imaging was used to display cellular structures stained with heavy metals within an unstained resin by atomic number contrast in successively deeper layers. Balb/c 3T3 fibroblasts were cultured on either 13-mm discs of plastic Thermanox, commercially pure titanium or steel. The cells were fixed, stained and embedded in resin and the disc removed. The resin block containing the cells was sputter coated and examined in a field-emission scanning electron microscope. The technique allowed for the direct visualization of the cell undersurface and immediately overlying areas of cytoplasm through the surrounding embedding resin, with good resolution and contrast to a significant depth of about 2 μm, without the requirement for cutting sections. The fixation protocol was optimized in order to increase heavy metal staining for maximal backscattered electron production. The operation of the microscope was optimized to maximize the number of backscattered electrons produced and to minimize the spot size. BSE images were collected over a wide range of accelerating voltages (keV), from low values to high values to give ‘sections' of information from increasing depths within the sample. At 3–4 keV only structures a very short distance into the material were observed, essentially the areas of cell attachment to the removed substrate. At higher accelerating voltages information on cell morphology, including in particular stress fibres and cell nuclei, where heavy metals were intensely bound became more evident. The technique allowed stepwise ‘sectional’ information to be acquired. The technique should be useful for studies on cell morphology, cycle and adhesion with greater resolution than can be obtained with any light-microscope-based system.