Enhancement in magnetic permeability of Ni-Co-Zn ferrites using CuO doping for RF and microwave devices

Novel soft magnetic ferrite materials will play a crucial role in next-generation trillion-dollar sensor technologies related to 5G communications and internet of things as these materials can achieve improved wireless power/signal transfer efficiency with high operation frequency. In this work, Ni_0.4Co_0.25Zn_0.35Fe₂O₄ ferrites with high permeability and low magnetic loss were prepared for RF and microwave device applications. Composition and microstructure control is crucial to obtain the desired magnetic and loss properties. CuO dopant (x = 0 wt% to 20 wt%) were employed during the synthesis of Ni_0.4Co_0.25Zn_0.35Fe₂O₄ ferrite specimens to modify the microstructures, thus improving the magnetic properties of the ferrites. High value of measured relative permeability (μ’ of 4-10) and relatively low magnetic loss tangent ( of 0.01-0.1) has been achieved at frequency range between 100 and 800 MHz. Addition of CuO, especially up to 3 wt%, can cause a significant increase in permeability. Real part of the permeability of 3.87 and 10.9 has been achieved for undoped and 3 wt% CuO doped specimens, while noticeable reduction in magnetic losses has been observed for the doped sample measured at 400 MHz. The resonance frequency of synthesized ferrites has also been shifted into GHz range, when higher concentration of CuO dopants (>5 wt%) were employed.     

Soy protein combined with copper and boron compounds for providing effective wood preservation

Chromated copper arsenate (CCA), an arsenicbased wood preservative, is toxic to human health and the environment. Although CCA is stable in seasoned wood, there are potential dangers during CCA manufacture, lumber treatment, and waste disposal. This research was conducted to study the effectiveness of soy products to replace toxic chromium and arsenic compounds in wood preservative formulations. Three soy product (Arpro 2100, HM 90, and Supro 760) were used as fixative agents in preservative solutions containing anhydrous CuSO₄ and Na₂B₄O₇·10H₂O. The decay resistance of treated wood blocks was measured by a soil-block culture method. Despite the large molecular sizes of copper-protein and copper-boron-protein complexes, southern pine sapwood was treatable with these preservative formulations. Wood samples treated with >6 kg°m⁻³ CuSO₄ and 7.5 kg·m⁻³ soy product, and subsequently leached for 3 d and exposed to the decay fungus Gloeophyllum trabeum (Fr.) Mur., sustained only 0.5% weight loss over 12 wk. Wood samples needed 40 kg·m⁻³ CuSO₄ and 50 kg·m⁻³ soy protein to resist the copper-tolerant decay fungus Postia placenta (Fr.) M. Lars. & Lomb. These results suggest that soy-based wood preservatives can prevent wood products from fungal attack and can replace CCA.     

基于糊模ID3算法的高校学生流失数据挖掘研究

目前高校不断扩招,生源却逐渐减少,于是预防和减少学生流失正成为各高校必须面对的问题。通过对高校学生流失情况进行数据挖掘,可发现一些有价值的信息,为解决高校学生流失问题提供帮助。基于糊模理论提出了糊模ID3算法,并将该算法运用于分析高校学生流失原因之中。通过实验证明,该算法生成的决策树更加合理,分类速度更快,为解决高校学生流失问题提供了理论依据。     

Obesity: Prevalence,Theories, Medical Consequences,Management, and Research Directions

Obesity and its associated disorders are a growing epidemic across the world. Many genetic, physiological, and behavioral factors play a role in the etiology of obesity. Diet and exercise are known to play a valuable role in the treatment and prevention of obesity and associated disorders such as hypertension, heart disease, and diabetes. Therefore, the purpose of this review is to examine the prevalence, etiology, consequences, and treatment of obesity.     

Measurement of AC conductivity and dielectric properties of flexible conductive styrene–butadiene rubber‐carbon black composites

Flexible conductive polymer composites were prepared using styrene–butadiene rubber (SBR) as a matrix and conductive carbon black as filler. The filler loading was varied from 10 to 60 phr. The effect of frequency, filler loading, temperature, and applied pressure on the AC conductivity, permittivity, and loss factor of the composites was studied. The AC conductivity of low and high loaded composites was found to be frequency dependent and independent respectively. The permittivity and the loss factor were continuously decreasing with increasing frequency. The increase in filler loading increased the AC conductivity, dielectric constant, and loss factor of the composites. Increase in temperature imposed increase in conductivity and permittivity of the composites. With increasing applied pressure the properties showed exponential increase. The effect of time under a constant compressive stress was studied and dielectric relaxation times were evaluated. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 104: 986–995, 2007     

Encapsulation mechanism of N2 molecules into the central hollow of carbon nitride multiwalled nanofibers

Nitrogen molecules have been encapsulated into the central hollows of vertically aligned carbon nitride (CN) multiwalled nanofibers by dc plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition with C₂H₂, NH₃, and N₂ gases on a Ni/TiN/Si(1 0 0) substrate at 650 °C. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and near-edge X-ray absorption fine structure spectra showed the existence of nitrogen molecules in CN nanofibers. Elemental mapping images with electron energy loss spectroscopy of the CN nanofiber and catalyst metal, and optical emission spectroscopy spectra of the plasma showed the distribution of nitrogen atoms and molecules in the CN nanofiber, catalyst metal, and gaseous precursor, respectively. These studies showed that atomic nitrogen diffused into the catalytic metal particle because of the concentration gradient and then saturated at the bottom of the particle. Saturated nitrogen atom participated in the formation of the CN nanofiber wall but most of nitrogen was trapped in the central hollow of the nanofiber as molecules.     

油纸电容型套管缺油的危害及判断方法

通过解析油纸电容型套管的结构,介绍了套管四大组成部分的作用和原理,并重点阐述了套管内部绝缘介质的电气性能．同时指出了套管缺油的原因及危害,并说明了如何准确地判断缺油．通过实例阐述了套管缺油的查找方法,论证了综合利用电容量C、介质损失角tanδ、油中溶解气体色谱分析及红外线成像仪对发现套管缺油的合理性及准确性．     

基于DSP的数字助听器多通道响度补偿方案

针对人耳听觉特征,尤其是老年性听损患者的高频听力损失,提出了一种新的利用正交镜像滤波器组(QMFB)对语音信号进行子带划分的响度补偿方案.利用低通滤波器模拟高频听损状态下的语音信号,设计了一个基于QMFB的非等宽4通道滤波器组对模拟信号进行子带划分响度补偿,最后通过Matlab仿真并利用TMS320C5402芯片实现了这一过程.实验与仿真结果显示,该响度补偿方案很好地补偿了老年性听损患者在高频段的语音能量损失,使患者的听力得到显著改善.     

Dy_2O_3掺杂对钛酸锶钡陶瓷结构性能的影响

采用草酸盐沉淀法,以硝酸锶、硝酸钡、钛酸丁酯和草酸为原料,Dy2O3为掺杂剂,制得了Ba0.6Sr0.4TiO3粉体,并于1250℃将其烧结成Ba0.6Sr0.4TiO3系电介质陶瓷。利用扫描电镜、X射线衍射及TH2818自动元件分析仪对Dy2O3掺杂量为0.2%~2%的Ba0.6Sr0.4TiO3陶瓷的微观结构和介电性能进行研究。结果表明,Dy2O3的掺杂没有影响到BST陶瓷的主晶相钙钛矿结构,且一定量的Dy3+进入到BST晶格中。BST陶瓷的介电损耗随着掺杂量的增加而逐渐减小,介电常数随着掺杂量的增加呈现先增大后减小的趋势,当掺杂量为0.5%时,介电常数最大,为4 474.48。     

Effects of circumferential configuration concerning splitter blade on the aerodynamic performance in a transonic axial fan

For a certain type of transonic axial fan, the flow field of a fan rotor with splitter blade was computed by numerical simulation, and the shape of the rotor was modified. The effects of different circumferential distributions concerning the splitter cascades upon the aerodynamic performance were investigated. The studies show that the optimum splitter cascade is not very close to the suction side of main blade. The load between the main blade and the splitter blade can be soundly distributed in terms of the adjustment of circumferential position of the splitter blade. The best aerodynamic performance can be successfully obtained according to the optimum shape of the expanding fluid channel reasonably formed by the splitter blade and the main blade.