Tunable multifunction logic modules based on parametric representation of functions of k-valued logic over quasifields

We propose a new class of tunable logic modules that realize functions of k-valued logic. These modules are characterized by homogeneous structure and linear dependence of the number of tunable inputs on the number of input variables.Translated from Kibernetika i Sistemnyi Analiz, No. 4, pp. 24–29, July–August, 1991.     

Novel magnetically induced membrane vibration (MMV) for fouling control in membrane bioreactors

Conventional submerged membrane bioreactors (MBRs) rely on the coarse bubbles aeration to generate shear at the liquid-membrane interface to limit membrane fouling. Unfortunately, it is a very energy consuming method, still often resulting in a rapid decrease of membrane permeability and consequently in higher expenses. In this paper, the feasibility of a novel magnetically induced membrane vibration (MMV) system was studied in a lab-scale MBR treating synthetic wastewater. The effects on membrane fouling of applied electrical power of different operation strategies, of membrane flux and of the presence of multiple membranes on one vibrating engine on membrane fouling were investigated. The filtration performance was evaluated by determining the filtration resistance profiles and critical flux. The results showed clear advantages of the vibrating system over conventional MBR processes by ensuring higher fluxes at lower fouling rates. Intermittent vibration was found a promising strategy for both efficient fouling control and significant energy saving. The optimised MMV system is presumed to lead to significant energy and cost reduction in up-scaled MBR operations.     

北京地区不同大豆品种异黄酮含量比较研究

异黄酮是大豆生长过程中自然产生的化学物质,被认为可以治疗和预防一些人类依赖激素的疾病.为比较北京地区生态条件下大豆品种间异黄酮含量的差异性,对53个品种种子中3种异黄酮(大豆苷元、染料木素和黄豆黄素)进行测定和分析.结果表明,品种间异黄酮含量存在较大多样性,大豆苷元为39.21～2 363.65 μg/g,染料木素为77.35～1 149.50 μg/g,黄豆黄素为0.0～51.30μg/g,3种异黄酮总量为146.73～2 845.60 μg/g.来自山西和山东品种的异黄酮含量显著高于其他地区的品种.异黄酮总量分别与大豆苷元和染料木素呈极显著正相关,而大豆苷元和染料木素之间没有互作.因此,可以利用高含量大豆苷元或染料木素材料选育高异黄酮品种.     

A Green Electrically Conductive Textile with Tunable Piezoresistivity and Transiency

A green textile-based conductor with controllable electrical resistance change with deformation and transiency (i.e., dissolution in water) will be the holy grail in wearable electronics since it can satisfy divergent needs with a single solution and be sustainable simultaneously. Nevertheless, designing such material is challenging since opposite requirements shall be satisfied. To solve such a problem, cotton is functionalized using conductive inks made of graphene or carbon nanofiber, a biodegradable polyvinyl alcohol binder, and environmentally friendly solvents. The electrical resistance shows an anisotropic response to bending depending on the composition of the coating and the stress direction, functioning either as a deformable compliant electrode or a tunable piezoresistor. Indeed, it can withstand thousands of bending cycles with a change in resistance of less than 5% or change its resistance by many orders of magnitude with the same deformation thanks to the combination of cotton twill and different nanofillers. A simple modification in the binder composition adding waterborne polyurethane allows the coating to go from entirely transient in water within minutes to withstanding simulated washing cycles for hours without losing its electrical conductivity. This green versatile conductor may serve opposing needs by altering the material composition and the deformation direction.