Fluorescence enhancement from plasmonic Au templates

We have fabricated sub-quarter-micron-patterned Au templates with electron beam lithography, and studied their effect on the fluorescence intensity of immobilized, anti-rabbit IgG antibody labeled with AlexaFluor® 546. Varying the geometry of the structured surface, the plasmon resonances are tuned to match the fluorescence wavelengths and achieve significant fluorescence enhancement. Full electrodynamic simulations were used to understand the optical response and access the quality of the fabricated structures for surface plasmon excitation.     

Theoretical calculations of the surface tension of Ag(1−x)-Cu(x) liquid alloys

The surface tension of silver-copper binary liquid alloys is calculated, in the frame work of Eyring theory. The calculations were made for different compositions (mole fraction, x_Cu = 0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 and 1), in the temperature range 1100-1800 K. The surface tension decreases with temperature increase, at a fixed copper fraction x_Cu, and increases with increasing copper content. The calculated results are appropriately compared with existing literature data.     

摇枕铸钢件麻坑缺陷的消除

生产中发现二氧化碳水玻璃石英砂铸钢件麻坑缺陷与二氧化碳水玻璃石灰石砂铸钢件的麻坑形貌特征相似。试验指出：采用与消除二氧化碳水玻璃石灰石砂铸钢件麻坑缺陷相同的方法如：改性涂料、不上涂料、改良面砂等工艺方法可有效地消除二氧化碳水玻璃石英砂铸钢件的麻坑缺陷。     

Contrast-based evaluation of mar resistance of thermoplastic olefins

The physical aspect of mar behavior is studied by applying a standardized progressive sliding load methodology to smooth and textured automotive-grade thermoplastic olefins. It is shown that surface texture has a strong effect on light scattering and, hence, the propensity for mar visibility. It is also shown that digital imaging via a desktop scanner can be used to quantitatively and objectively assess mar resistance using contrast as a basis. Incorporation of slip agent definitively improves the mar resistance for both types of surfaces. Relationships between contrast, gloss and surface roughness in relation to mar visibility are discussed.     

TiO2-coated foams as a medium for solar catalysis

Sunlight irradiating the surface of the Earth represents a maximum input available for a solar catalytic process of 50 W_UV m⁻². We propose using high-porosity, metallic, reticulated foams as the support medium for the photocatalyst in order to improve the apparent quantum yield. The layer of TiO₂ was applied by dip-coating. The measurement of the degradation kinetics was carried out on a model target molecule, 2,4 dichlorophenol, at an initial concentration of 10 mg l⁻¹. The aim was to assess the efficiency of the foams as a photocatalytic media compared to that of a suspension of catalytic powder (Degussa P25) and the flat 2D support (Ahlstrom cellulose media). The apparent quantum yield of the foam scaffold carrying the TiO₂ was high, showing that, as with the powder suspension, foam makes good use of the UV rays to break down molecules. It is noteworthy that the apparent quantum yield of the foam tended towards that observed for suspensions which form the ideal support thanks to their optimal ability to harness the light.     

计算机技术在850轧机卷取机张力控制系统中的应用

论述了850轧机卷取机张力控制原理,及计算机在张力控制中的作用,计算机系统的构成。     

The synthesis of novel fluorine-containing random polymer and application in modification of solid surfaces

The novel fluorine-containing random polymers, poly (2, 3, 4, 5, 6-pentafluorostyrene)-r-poly (4-vinyl benzocyclobutene) random copolymer was synthesized, which can effectively decrease the surface energy and provide a good corrosion protection for some metals. Additionally, textured silicon was fabricated by an optically assisted electrochemical etching process to study the effect of the random copolymer modification on the binary geometric structures of the solid surface. After modification the superhydrophobic property can easily be obtained, which show long-term stability and good superhydrophobicity in corrosive solutions over a wide pH range, including acidic and basic solutions.     

Uncertainty in airflow rate calculations due to the use of surface-averaged pressure coefficients

Mean wind pressure coefficients (C_p) are key input parameters for air infiltration and ventilation studies. However, building energy simulation and stand-alone airflow network programs usually only provide and/or use a limited amount of C_p data, which are based on several assumptions. An important assumption consists of using surface-averaged C_p values instead of local C_p values with a high resolution in space. This paper provides information on the uncertainty in the calculated airflow rate due to the use of surface-averaged C_p data. The study is performed using published empirical data on pressure coefficients obtained from extensive wind tunnel experiments. The uncertainty is assessed based on the comparison of the airflow rate (?) calculated using the surface-averaged C_p values (?_AV) and the airflow rate calculated using local C_p values (?_LOC). The results indicate that the uncertainty with a confidence interval of 95% is high: 0.23 ?_AV < ?_LOC < 5.07 ?_AV. In cases with the largest surface-averaged ΔC_p, the underestimation or overestimation is smaller but not negligible: 0.52 ?_AV < ?_LOC < 1.42 ?_AV. These results provide boundaries for future improvements in C_p data quality, and new developments can be evaluated by comparison with the uncertainty of the current methods.     

Spontaneous Formation of Ordered Lateral Patterns in Polymer Thin‐Film Structures

The understanding of the lateral morphology stability of thin polymer devices is of fundamental importance. In this work, the lateral morphology in a model system consisting of thin polymer films capped with thin metal layers on a Si substrate is investigated. When the model system is heated above a critical temperature, a characteristic surface topographic structure is observed that has a well‐defined periodicity but random orientation. It is shown that the minimum temperature, T_min, required for the surface pattern to be observed decreases with increasing polymer‐film thickness. Increasing either the metal‐ or polymer‐layer thickness increases the characteristic wavelength of the topography. It is believed that the dominating driving force for the surface corrugated‐pattern formation is the thermal‐expansion‐coefficient mismatch of the capping layer and the substrate. A theoretical model based on local bending of a thin, stiff surface film on a thin, elastic medium is used to provide a quantitative analysis of the surface morphology. The calculated minimum temperature required for the surface morphology and the periodicity of the surface patterns to form are in strong agreement with the experimental results. By contrast, systems with prefabricated topographic patterns within any of the three layers (polymer, metal, substrate) produce highly anisotropic surface topographies aligned perpendicular to the prefabricated topographic structure. It is also found that, in a model system with pre‐patterned polymer films, a much higher critical temperature is required for the surface morphology to be observed. The changes in apparent stability and morphological orientation in the pre‐patterned systems can be understood as a result of the anisotropic release of the lateral surface stress during the heat treatment.