Adsorption of nile red by poly(N‐isopropylacrylamide) gels in binary water/tetrahydrofuran mixtures

The adsorption of Nile Red by poly(N‐isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) gels in binary water/tetrahydrofuran solutions was investigated using absorption spectrophotometry as a function of the volume fraction of THF, φ. Due to the cononsolvency abilities of such binary solvent mixtures, deswelling of the PNIPAM gels is observed in water‐rich mixtures, 0 ≤ φ ≤ 0.6, while the gels reswell for φ > 0.6. The position of the absorption band of Nile Red before and after equilibration with the PNIPAM gels indicates that the composition of the external solvent mixture is not practically influenced by the swelling process. On the other hand, it is found that the gels can effectively adsorb Nile Red in water‐rich mixtures (φ < 0.6), whereas no significant adsorption was observed in tetrahydrofuran‐rich mixtures. In fact, about 80% of the dye is adsorbed by the PNIPAM gels, at φ = 0.2. Under these conditions, the rather shrunk PNIPAM gel offers a more convenient less polar environment for Nile Red than the water‐rich bulk solvent. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2010     

Reduction of NOx over Fe/ZSM-5 catalysts: mechanistic causes of activity differences between alkanes

Fe/ZSM-5 catalysts prepared by sublimation of FeCl₃ onto H/ZSM-5 catalyze the selective reduction of NO_x by hydrocarbons to N₂. The order of the relative rates and N₂ yields obtained with different alkanes reveals a non-trivial chemistry. The maximum yield is lower for propane than for n-butane but about the same for n- and iso-butane. However, at temperatures below this maximum, the N₂ yield is higher for propane and n-butane than for iso-butane. Deposits are formed on the catalyst that contain N atoms in a low-oxidation state which are able to react with NO₂ to form N₂. TPO and FTIR results show that the amount and also the character of the deposits depend on the nature of alkanes. The change of the oxidation state of nitrogen from a high value in NO or NO₂ to a lower value in nitrile and amino groups of the deposit is rationalized by applying mechanistic concepts of organic chemistry, including the Beckmann rearrangement and fragmentation. FTIR spectra and the observed oxygen- and nitrogen-containing compounds by GC-MS are potential clues to the reaction mechanism.     

阳离子表面活性剂对不同纤维吸附性能的研究

讨论了阳离子表面活性剂－双十八烷基二在氯化铵在棉的确良,尼龙和真丝等织物上的吸附量与ｐＨ,浓度,温度等因素条件下的研究,其吸附量顺序为真丝〉尼龙〉棉〉的确良。     

Quasi-static compressive strength of cement-based materials

Wet cementitious materials show a noticeable dependence on the rate of quasi-static loading. While dry cementitious materials are almost independent of loading rate in the quasi-static region, the mechanical strength of wet materials increases with increasing rate of loading. Therefore, the Abrams' formula for the static mechanical strength cannot provide reliable values with wet materials at higher rates and should be corrected. Some possibilities for its improvement have been discussed.     

皮胶原纤维吸附水分动力学

研究了皮胶原纤维对水分的吸附行为。结果表明,皮胶原纤维吸附水分一般在9h后就基本达到平衡,环境湿度越大,达到吸附平衡所需的时间越长。采用Lagergren一级速率模型和二级速率模型分别拟合了皮胶原纤维吸附水分的实验数据,发现二级速率模型与实验数据比较吻合。颗粒内扩散模型的分析结果表明,皮胶原纤维吸附水分的过程包含三个相对独立的阶段,各阶段的吸附速率分别受不同因素的控制。     

Green synthesis of biocompatible gold nanoparticles using Fagopyrum esculentum leaf extract

This report describes the use of ethnolic extract of Fagopyrum esculentum leaves for the synthesis of gold nanoparticles. UV-visible spectroscopy analysis indicated the successful formation of gold nanoparticles. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), high resolution TEM (HRTEM) and were found to be spherical, hexagonal and triangular in shape with an average size of 8.3 nm. The crystalline nature of the gold nanoparticles was confirmed from X-ray diffraction (XRD) and selected-area electron diffraction (SAED) patterns. Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) and energy-dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX) suggested the presence of organic biomolecules on the surface of the gold nanoparticles. Cytotoxicity tests against human HeLa, MCF-7 and IMR-32 cancer cell lines revealed that the gold nanoparticles were non-toxic and thus have potential for use in various biomedical applications.     

铝电解电容器用不同工艺腐蚀箔的对比研究

利用金相显微镜分析软质交流腐蚀箔、直交流腐蚀箔及硬质交流腐蚀箔的表面及断面蚀孔形貌,监测腐蚀箔恒电流阳极氧化过程中的升压曲线,并测试腐蚀箔阳极氧化后的比容、漏电流、抗拉强度及折弯次数.结果表明,软质交流腐蚀箔的蚀孔形貌呈灌木状;直-交流腐蚀箔的蚀孔呈乔木和灌木状分布,蚀孔中有部分大而稀疏的隧道孔,扩面倍率最小;而硬质交流腐蚀箔的蚀孔呈蜂窝状,孔洞细密,扩面倍率最大.直-交流腐蚀箔的漏电流最小,硬质交流腐蚀箔的抗拉强度及折弯次数最大.     

有砟轨道路基翻浆冒泥模型试验系统的研发与应用

为研究既有线有砟轨道路基的翻浆冒泥机理,自主研发了一套能够模拟循环荷载–湿化耦合作用的模型试验系统。模型试样直径500 mm,由厚度分别为350 mm的路基土和200 mm的道砟组成,整个试样在高强度透明有机玻璃模型筒中制备完成。模型试验系统配备有监测荷载、位移、体积含水率和孔隙水压力的4种传感器,并通过高清相机对颗粒迁移过程进行图像捕捉。基于所研发的试验系统,针对辛泰铁路典型翻浆冒泥病害路段土样,开展翻浆冒泥模型试验。试验结果表明：动孔隙水压力是导致翻浆冒泥病害产生的关键因素。随着体积含水率的增加,动孔隙水压力引起的颗粒迁移量逐渐增加;在饱和状态下,会引起大量颗粒迁移,翻浆冒泥现象显著。试验结束时,道砟污染指数达到25%,在实际工程中已严重影响铁路的正常运营,有必要对污染道砟进行换填。     

Insight into excess pore pressure generation leading to liquefaction of sand with stress history under saturated and unsaturated conditions

Assessments of the liquefaction resistance of clean sand still involve considerable uncertainties, which are a current research topic in the field of soil liquefaction. The factors considered and discussed in this study include the loading history, degree of saturation, and partial drainage. The effects of each of these factors on pore pressure generation and liquefaction resistance have been studied for decades in the laboratory, and empirical relationships have been derived. In this paper, an attempt is made to explain these effects using the unique index of volumetric strain. A pore pressure generation model is developed which is similar to that of Martin et al. (1975), but based on stress-controlled triaxial tests. The model is verified through comparisons of its results with those of laboratory tests. It is confirmed that the plastic volumetric strain that has accumulated in sand, either by drained or undrained cyclic loading, dominates the increase in the liquefaction resistance of the sand. However, the plastic volumetric strain caused by overconsolidation is less effective in reducing the volumetric strain potential for subsequent cyclic shearing, thus enhancing its resistance to liquefaction. The model provides a better understanding of the physical processes leading to the liquefaction of saturated and unsaturated sand with and without stress history.     

Application of Taguchi method for the optimization of Fe2+ removal from contaminated synthetic groundwater using a rotating packed bed contactor

Malaysia contains elevated levels of iron in shallow groundwater in the range of 3–7 mg Fe/L compared to the USEPA safe limit of 0.3 mg Fe/L. Air Kelantan Sdn Bhd in Malaysia uses the ‘River Bank Filtration’ (RBF) technology to harvest hyporheic water. The RBF treatment removes the turbidity of the river water through the river bed acting as a filter, but is unable to remove the Fe from the harvested water. This work proposes a technology to reduce Fe concentration in the extracted water using granular activated carbon in a laboratory‐scale rotating packed bed contactor (RPBC). The Taguchi method was used for optimizing the operating conditions for the adsorption of Fe onto activated carbon in the RPBC system. Taguchi optimization results showed that a removal efficiency of 87% Fe from a 50 mg Fe/L concentration could be achieved by a RPBC at an initial pH of 6.5, a feed rate of 40 L/h, a rotating speed of 1600 rpm and a packing density of 357 kg/m³.