Ab initio molecular dynamics simulations on structural change of supercooled liquid Si at different temperatures from 1700 to 1100 K

Using ab initio molecular dynamics simulations, the local atomic structure and electronic properties of supercooled liquid Si (l-Si) at different temperatures from 1700 to 1100 K were studied. Our calculated coordination numbers present no obvious change in the temperature range investigated. Our results indicate that the structure of supercooled l-Si may be well described as a combined local atomic configuration of white-tin and diamond type structures. Upon cooling from 1700 to 1100 K, the tetrahedral white-tin type ordering collapses gradually toward the tetrahedral diamond-type structure. No drastic change behavior is observed in our work.     

Highly selective and sensitive visualizable detection of Hg2+ based on anti-aggregation of gold nanoparticles

For the widely used gold nanoparticles (AuNPs)-based colorimetric probes, AuNPs generally change from dispersion to aggregation state accompanying with corresponding color turning from red to blue. Although colorimetric probes based on the anti-aggregation of AuNPs show exceptional selectivity and sensitivity, few examples have been reported in literature. A facile but highly sensitive and selective colorimetric probe based on the anti-aggregation of AuNPs transferred from the deactivation of aggregation agent 4,4′-dipyridyl by Hg²⁺ was developed in this work. This reported probe is suitable for real-time detection of Hg²⁺ in water with a detection limit of 3.0 ppb for Hg²⁺, and exhibits a selectivity toward Hg²⁺ by two orders of magnitude over other metal ions. The dynamic range of this probe can be conveniently tuned by adjusting the amount of 4,4′-dipyridyl used.     

ZnO/CuO hetero-hierarchical nanotrees array: hydrothermal preparation and self-cleaning properties

ZnO/CuO heterohierarchical nanotrees array has been prepared via a simple hydrothermal approach combined with thermal oxidation method on Cu substrates. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray diffractometer(XRD) are employed to characterize and analyze the as-synthesized samples. The results demonstrate that the secondary growth of ZnO nanorods enclose with CuO nanowires, leading to the formation of ZnO/CuO heterohierarchical nanotrees array. The hierarchical nanostructures have isotropic crystal symmetry and they have no 6-fold (or 4-fold or 2-fold) symmetry as general epitaxial growth. Enlightened by the similarity with microstructure of lotus, the wettability of ZnO/CuO heterohierarchical nanotrees array has been investigated. It is revealed that as-prepared ZnO/CuO nanotrees array after silanization present remarkable superhydrophobic performance, which is attributed to the trapped air and hierarchical roughness. Furthermore, their wettability could be manipulated by the morphologies of hierarchical ZnO nanorods. At the optimal condition, the greatest static angle of water droplet on the obtained heterohierarchical nanotrees array could reach almost 170°, and this substrate could be used as self-cleaning surface.     

Ultrasensitive optical detection of trinitrotoluene by ethylenediamine-capped gold nanoparticles

This study found that 1,2-ethylenediamine (EDA) as a primary amine could be modified onto the surface of citrate-stabilized gold nanoparticles (Au NPs), and the EDA-capped Au NPs were successfully used as an ultrasensitive optical probe for TNT detection. The strong donor–acceptor (D–A) interactions between EDA and trinitrotoluene (TNT) at the Au NP/solution interface induced significant aggregation of the EDA-capped Au NPs, and enabled to easily realize the direct colorimetric detection of ultratrace TNT. The results showed that such a color change was readily seen by the naked eye, and the colorimetric detection could be down to 400 pM level of TNT with excellent discrimination against other nitro compounds. UV–vis absorption spectroscopy was used to examine the TNT-induced changes in local surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) of EDA-capped Au NPs, and a new LSPR band at ca. 630 nm arose along with the addition of TNT, which produced a detection limit of TNT down to ca. 40 pM. Furthermore, dynamic light scattering measurements evidenced the ultratrace TNT-induced small changes in the size of the EDA-capped Au NPs, and realized the quick and accurate detection of TNT in 0.4 pM level. These results demonstrated the ultrahigh sensitivity of this optical probe for TNT detection. Moreover, this optical probe is sample, stable, low-cost, and these excellent properties make it quite promising for infield and rapid detection of TNT.     

光纤聚合物探针在非均匀电磁场下的银纳米颗粒极化效应

介绍了光纤探针的制作流程及纳米颗粒的吸附方法,利用时域有限差分法对光纤探针的局域非均匀场下银纳米颗粒增强效应进行了数值模拟。首先,分析了不同形状的光纤聚合物探针尖端电场分布情况,为纳米颗粒的极化效应研究提供了参考;其次,模拟与仿真了纳米颗粒的半径、与探针间的距离对单个银纳米颗粒极化效应的影响;最后,以两个银纳米颗粒为例讨论了颗粒相对位置对极化效果的影响,并证明了光纤探针顶端以外的银纳米颗粒对电场的极化效应没有贡献。本文的仿真结果为光纤探针的制备以及其表面银纳米颗粒的吸附提供了理论支持。     

Reducing temperature influence on dry quantitative ultrasound bone assessment with constant temperature control

Nowadays, ultrasonic bone assessment is increasingly being used to assess bone status. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to enhance the precision of ultrasonic bone assessment by reducing the influence of temperature in a dry, gel coupled transducer system. A warm airflow generator was designed to make the measurement temperature constant (35 ± 1 °C). Thirty people were recruited for the evaluation of in-vivo performance. The short-term precision was performed 10 times with repositioning during a consecutive measurement session within 20 min. It was expressed as root-mean square average of coefficient of variation, which is abbreviated for CV_RMS. The CV_RMS was 3.84% for broadband ultrasound attenuation, and 0.30% for speed of sound. The Pearson correlations between gel coupled transducer system and dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) were 0.808 (p < 0.001) for broadband ultrasound attenuation, and 0.586 (p < 0.005) for speed of sound. The result showed the high performance of reproducibility and the significant (p < 0.005) correlations with DEXA in the dry, gel coupled transducer system.     

能量色散X射线散射结合主成分分析对液体易制毒化学品的探测与鉴别分类

采用能量色散X射线散射(EDXRS)技术探测了8种液体易制毒化学品的X射线散射光谱, 结果显示液体易制毒物质具有各自特征的EDXRS散射图谱. 将液体易制毒化学品的EDXRS散射信息与主成分分析结合, 发现前2个主成分可以表达X射线散射光谱的主要信息, 在PC1～PC2得分分布图上可将液体易制毒化学品进行分类. 研究结果表明, EDXRS光谱技术结合主成分分析法可以实现探测、 鉴别分类液体易制毒化学品, 为隐藏液体易制毒化学品的监管控制提供一个可行的鉴别方法.     

痕量铬检测传感器的设计与实现

目前药品胶囊中六价铬的检测多通过实验室化学分析方法,精度虽高但难以满足现场检测的需求,针对此问题设计了一种可用于现场检测的痕量六价铬传感器。它包括化学敏感材料、光学激发模块与信号处理模块三部分,化学敏感材料将六价铬浓度转化为光信号,光学激发模块完成激光光源的稳定输出,信号处理模块实现微弱光信号的转换、放大、数据处理与检测结果的显示。实验通过制作的光电转换与信号处理电路完成痕量六价铬的快速检测,实现了检测仪器的小型化与现场检测。结果表明,在六价铬浓度10～500 μg·L-1范围内传感器检测结果呈现良好的线性,拟合后的线性方程为Y=1.542 47*X-2.353 47,线性度为0.998 62,检测下限达到10 μg·L-1,传感器响应时间为90 s,实验中选取5份药用胶囊样品做了对比检测,结果表明该传感器定量检测数据可靠,满足了痕量六价铬低成本、快速、现场检测的需求。     

基于FAIMS谱图峰位置的离子迁移率非线性函数解析

离子迁移率的非线性函数反映了物质本身的微观碰撞特性,是FAIMS技术实现离子分离检测的基础。现有的离子迁移率非线性函数求解方法多是近似求解,存在较大误差。该工作提出了一种基于半正弦分离电压和FAIMS谱图峰位置下的严格求解方法,推导出严格的二阶、四阶系数求解方程。利用自制的高场不对称波形离子迁移谱仪分别对乙醇、间二甲苯和正丁醇三种典型的醇和苯类物质进行检测,获取了三种物质的FAIMS谱图,通过谱图峰位置获得了不同分离电压值下的补偿电压,利用最小二乘法求出三种离子非线性函数二阶、四阶系数。拟合后的均方误差表明FAIMS非线性函数严格求解的方法,明显优于现有的求解方法。有助于提高FAIMS检测分辨率,进而有助于建立更加准确的FAIMS图谱,实现FAIMS对检测物质的精准识别。     

Identification,design and kinematic analysis of an earthmoving mechanism

Earthmoving mechanisms in motor graders are critical components for earthwork, compaction and re-handling, and yet they have not received much attention by mechanical engineering research in recent times. In this paper, a comprehensive analysis, from mechanism identification and innovative design to kinematic analysis, is presented. First, the mechanism analysis and synthesis method based on multibody system dynamics is carried out through the analysis of the system topology and connectivity. We conclude that the earthmoving multibody system is a spatial hybrid mechanism, which consists of a spatial parallel mechanism and a spatial serial mechanism. Second, a number of new spatial parallel mechanisms, which are advantageous with respect to the original one under certain conditions, are generated. The kinematic characteristics of the parallel mechanism family are investigated in terms of constraint equations formulated in natural coordinates. Third and last, kinematic simulations and optimization processes are carried out to evaluate the advantages of the presented spatial parallel mechanisms. Simulation results show that these mechanisms can provide better kinematic performance.