Advancing controlled release packaging through smart blending

Researchers from Rutgers University and Clemson University have collaborated to develop a concept of using smart blending to generate functional packaging films for the controlled release of active compounds such as antimicrobials, antioxidants and flavour compounds to extend the shelf‐life of food. In this paper, literature results are reviewed to justify the significance of controlled release packaging (CRP) and the research gaps for further development are identified. A major research gap is the lack of packaging materials that can provide the release of active compounds at rates suitable for a wide range of food packaging applications. Smart blending is a promising technology for bridging this research gap. To fully realize the potentials of smart blending, a systematic approach for developing CRP using smart blending is also presented. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Diamino telechelic polybutadienes for solventless styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) triblock copolymer formation

High molecular weight, high functionality diamino telechelic polybutadienes (TPBs) were synthesized by ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) of 1,5-cyclooctadiene (COD) in the presence of a chain transfer agent, 1,8-dicyano-4-octene, followed by lithium aluminum hydride reduction. Melt coupling of diamino TPB with anhydride-terminated polystyrene (PS-anh) resulted in the formation of styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) triblock copolymers; ca. 80% maximum conversion of PS-anh was achieved within 30 s. The results from SAXS, TEM, and rheological measurements of the coupling products confirmed the formation of SBS triblock copolymers having lamellar morphology. A fluorescent-labeled PS-anh was used to study the coupling kinetics by diluting the reactants by the addition of non-functional PS.     

煤岩配煤技术的发展与现状

煤岩学在炼焦配煤技术上的应用,使炼焦配煤手段更有效,使焦炭质量预测在生产上应用成为可能,为定性的经验配煤技术跃变到定量的科学配煤技术创造了条件。夏皮洛煤岩配煤技术是目前较好的配煤方法,其相关系数可达0.93;国内许多学者在煤岩配煤方面也做了大量研究工作,有些相关系数达0.98。目前虽然各种方法存在一定局限性,但随着计算机和图像处理技术的发展,煤岩学在指导配煤技术方面将有新的突破。     

HDPE新牌号树脂的研究

根据扬子石化公司开发HDPE新牌号产品的生产经验,从分子量及分子量分布与树脂性能的关系、密度对HDPE性能的影响、HDPE的共聚改性、HDPE的共混改性、添加剂与HDPE改性等5个方面讨论了HDPE新牌号产品开发的方法。     

PBT共混改性研究最新进展

综述了最近几年国内外聚对苯二甲酸丁二醇酯(PBT)共混改性的研究进展,分类介绍PBT/聚烯烃、PBT/同系聚酯、PBT/液晶、PBT/弹性体、PBT/聚碳酸酯等不同共混体系,讨论了各体系中的相行为、相容性、热稳定性、力学性能等,并对该类共混物的发展趋势作了简要的分析。     

一种快速的基于球体混合重建的碰撞检测算法

为了解决虚拟特征和虚拟环境中虚拟物体的相交问题,必须对实时的虚拟应用环境实施快速的碰撞检测.提出了基于球体混合重建的碰撞检测算法,对球体混合表面提出了一个子线性时间复杂性的重建过程;利用四元组构造变换范围,扩展了从线性到球形混合的构造变换方法;采用循环划分的方法完成了由球体混合到线性混合的分解过程.尽管这个方法的实现过程较线性的方法更难些,但算法的执行过程所需时间却与线性方法相差无几,其复杂性也与线性结构的相同.     

Loop headers in λ-calculus or CPS

The introduction of a loop header block facilitates the hoisting of loop-invariant code from a loop. In a -calculus intermediate representation, which has a notion of scope, this transformation is particularly useful. Loop headers with scope also solve a problem with in-line expansion of recursive functions or loops: if done naively, only the first iteration is inlined. A loop header can encapsulate the loop or recursion for better in-line expansion. This optimization improves performance by about 5% in Standard ML of New Jersey.     

Formulation to obtain the most reliable aggregate mix with quantity and other constraints

The aggregate batch mixing problem determines the proportion (or relative masses) in which aggregate batches with different gradations are to be blended so as to achieve a target mix with a given gradation. As shown in previous studies, the gradation of a batch is not homogeneous and should be considered stochastic. Also, when batches are blended in the field there are random variations in the masses or proportions of individual batches in the mix. Assuming batch gradation and blend masses as stochastic implies that the notion of a mix (blend) satisfying the gradation of a target mix becomes stochastic. In such a framework, every mix has a reliability with which it satisfies the definition of the target mix. In addition, a mix is also required to satisfy various restrictions. This article presents an optimization formulation to determine the most reliable mix while satisfying restrictions on available quantity, budget, etc.     

EVA-g-GMA的制备及其对PLA/PHBV共混物性能的影响

通过熔融聚合法先制备了乙烯-醋酸乙烯酯接枝甲基丙烯酸缩水甘油酯(EVA-gGMA),采用红外光谱仪和核磁共振对EVA-g-GMA的结构进行了表征。然后将不同质量分数的EVA-g-GMA加入到聚乳酸/聚(3-羟基丁酸酯-co-3-羟基戊酸酯)(PLA/PHBV)共混物中,对共混物的性能进行研究。结果表明:GMA成功接枝到EVA上,随着EVA-g-GMA加入量的增加,PHBV与PLA的Tg升高,结晶度逐渐下降;分散相在PLA基体中的分散逐渐均匀,粒径减小,相界面渐渐模糊;在EVA-g-GMA加入后,共混物粘度升高,断裂伸长率和冲击强度分别可达290.9%和43.5KJ·m-2,三元共混物的水蒸气阻隔性相对于PLA/PHBV略有下降。综合考虑各种因素,EVA-g-GMA的加入使得PLA/PHBV的整体性能得到极大改善。     

αB-spline: a linear singular blending B-spline

A linear singular blending (LSB) technique can enhance the shape—control capability of the B-spline. This capability is derived from the blending parameters defined at the B-spline control vertices and blends LSB line segments or bilinear surface patches with the B-spline curve or surface. Varying the blending parameters between zero and unity applies tension for reshaping. The reshaped curve or surface retains the same smoothness properties as the original B-spline; it possesses the same strict parametric continuities. This is different from the -spline, which introduces additional control to the B-spline by imposing geometrical continuities to the joints of curve segments or surface patches. For applications in which strict parametric continuities cannot be compromised, LSB provides an intuitive way to introduce tension to the B-spline.