Specially elaborated thermally induced phase separation to fabricate poly(L‐lactic acid) scaffolds with ultra large pores and good interconnectivity

Poly(L ‐lactic acid) (PLLA) scaffolds with pore diameters from several micrometers to ～300 μm were fabricated by a specially elaborated thermally induced phase separation technique. Two different coarsening protocols, i.e., normal coarsening and multi‐step coarsening were compared in consideration of phase separation and domain growth. A normal coarsening route produced scaffolds with pore size from several micrometers to 150 μm depending on the coarsening time after phase separation, accompanying with the emergence of isolated pores at long time coarsening. Scaffolds with large pores with size up to ～300 μm were fabricated by the two‐step coarsening technique, e.g., the PLLA‐solvent (dioxane/water) system was coarsened at a temperature after phase separation for a period, followed by coarsening at a lower temperature for another period. In parallel with formation of the large pores, the interconnectivity between pores was also improved, which was evidenced by scanning electron microscopy, gelatin solution pervasion, and collagen entrapment. The present technique provides the ability to produce scaffolds with high purity, controllable microstructures, and ease of modification, and hence can be widely used in tissue engineering field. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 101: 3336–3342, 2006     

Liquid-phase stereoselective thymol hydrogenation over supported nickel catalysts

The stereoselective hydrogenation of thymol was studied in liquid phase over several nickel catalysts, modified by coimpregnation of inorganic compounds containing chlorine. The total activity of all catalysts studied was decreased and was on the same order of magnitude, indicating that chlorine even after reduction remains on the surface and is responsible for the poisoning effects. Such blocking of accessible sites results in similar reaction rates for the catalysts studied. Selectivity and stereoselectivity to menthols and menthones changed significantly. The modifiers could influence the rate of keto-enol transformations, which is thought to be the key selectivity and stereoselectivity governing step.     

Flow pattern measurement in a full scale silo containing iron ore

The flow pattern in a silo is important because it affects both the recovery of solids and the pressures on the silo wall during discharge. Wherever mass flow is not achieved, the boundary of the flow channel has significant implications for both the functional and structural design of the silo. Many techniques have been used for the study of flow patterns in model silos, but most cannot be used at full scale, and very few quality measurements at full scale have ever been made. This paper outlines a full scale experimental study in which the patterns of solids flow and the flow channel boundaries are reliably quantified.The full scale silo was specially designed, constructed and instrumented to exhibit funnel flow and to make observations of the solids flow pattern and the silo wall pressures. It had three outlets: one concentric, one fully eccentric and one in between. Three materials were used: iron ore pellets, slag fines and crushed basalt. This paper describes experiments involving iron ore pellets. The silo was seeded with radio frequency tags whose residence times were measured by detecting them on exit during discharge. The residence time data were studied to deduce the discharge flow pattern. This paper presents the results of three different flow pattern interpretation techniques: the best of them (mass-time relationships) is shown to give a very clear identification of the solids flow pattern and the flow channel boundary.     

Preparations and properties of thermosensitive terpolymers of N‐isopropylacrylamide,sodium 2‐acrylamido‐2‐methyl‐propanesuphonate,and N‐tert‐butylacrylamide

Terpolymers based on N‐isopropylacrylamide, sodium 2‐acrylamido‐2‐methyl‐propanesulfonate, and N‐tert‐butylacrylamide were synthesized by free‐radical copolymerization with 2,2′‐azobisisobutyronitrile as an initiator. The lower critical solution temperatures (LCSTs) of the linear polymer aqueous solutions were determined by the measurement of the transmittance on UV at different temperatures. The influence of the polymer concentration, polymer composition, and ionic strength on the LCSTs of the linear polymers was investigated. The LCST decreased with increases in the hydrophobic monomer N‐tert‐butylacrylamide, polymer concentration, and ionic strength. The phase transition became sharp when the polymer concentration and ionic strength increased. Meanwhile, the crosslinked hydrogels were prepared with the same recipe used for the linear terpolymers, but a crosslinker was added to the reaction system. The swelling ratios of the hydrogels at various temperatures and salt solutions were determined. The hydrogels possessed both high swelling ratios and thermosensitivity. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 2007     

相转移催化还原法制备5—氯—2—氧化吲哚

报道了５－氯吲哚醌在聚乙二醇或二缩乙二醇相转移催化下的Ｗｏｌｆｆ－Ｋｉｓｈｎｅｒ还原制备５－氯－２－氧化吲哚的方法，在最佳反应条件下产率９２％，产物结构经ＩＲ和＾１ＨＮＭＲ确证。     

气干型不饱和聚酯树脂

气干型不饱和聚酯树脂是常温交联的热固性树脂。其性能优良，光泽度高，丰满度好，是优良的饰面材料。它的组成的原子灰，是理想的更新换代产品，广泛适合于金属基材的嵌填。     

应用电导探针测定固－液两相流的局部速度

研制了用于测定固－液两相流液相局部速度的双电极电导探针，并在０．７５ｍ×０．７５ｍ×１ｍ方形固－液搅拌槽内测定了叶轮排出流区的速度分布。     

石蜡沉积对储层渗透率的影响研究

油气开采过程中的蜡质、沥青质等有机固相沉积。严重影响着油田的正常生产。固相沉积物不仅堵塞油井、输油管线,而且也给油藏多孔介质造成一系列的伤害。如堵塞油藏孔隙、降低孔隙度和渗透率,改变油藏岩石的润湿性,从而影响原油采收率的提高。本文采用热力学理论建立了液固两相相平衡方程,模拟计算石蜡沉积量对储层孔隙度和渗透率影响,进而求出对油井产能的影响。     

Building a research network to better understand climate governance in the Great Lakes

Climate-driven disturbances threaten the sustainability of coastal communities in the Great Lakes Basin. Because such disturbances are unpredictable, their magnitude, number and intensity are changing, and they occur at varying temporal and spatial scales. Consequently, communities struggle to respond in effective ways. The expected intensification of climate-driven disturbances will require that community capacity and governance structures match the spatial and temporal scales of these disturbances, as the most sustainable social and economic systems will be those that can respond at similar frequencies to key natural system drivers. The Climate Governance Variability in the Great Lakes Research Coordination Network (CGVG-RCN) was recently established to address questions about the relationship between climate-driven disturbances and community response. The objective of this short communication is to introduce the ideas behind the CGVG-RCN, outline its goals, and facilitate engagements and collaboration with social and natural scientists interested in social-ecological systems in the Great Lakes Basin.     

磷酸铁锂锂离子电池正极材料的研究

锂离子电池是绿色高能可充电池，具有工作电压高、比能量大、自放电小、循环寿命长、无记忆效应、无环境污染等突出优点。本文从磷酸铁锂的结构与性能、材料的制备方法、改性、粒径控制等几方面综述了近年来对橄榄石型磷酸铁锂（LiFePO4）锂离子电池正极材料的研究进展。材料的粒度大小及其分布、离子和电子的传导能力对产品的电化学性能影响很大。在制备时，采用惰性气氛、掺杂导电材料和控制晶粒生长制备粉体是获得性能优良的LiFePO4的有效方法。