A simultaneous multi-issue negotiation through autonomous agents

Automated negotiation through autonomous agents has become increasingly important since the advent of e-marketplace. A deadlock may arise in which both negotiators refuse to disclose more information; then, mediation is required. We propose an agent-based sealed-bid design in which both agents simultaneously submit their respective offers to the mediate agent, and construct an efficient negotiation strategy which can reach an agreement aiming to maximize their owner’s utility. An important contribution of this paper is that we consider negotiators not necessarily to conflict over all issues, such as quantity. Our experimental results demonstrate that the proposed automated negotiation strategy is efficient in terms of the Pareto-efficiency of the negotiated contracts, the joint utility obtained, and the equality of both agents. In addition, since disclosure of information is reduced greatly, the design can discourage counter-speculation and effectively control fraud and misrepresentation to a certain extent. The method we proposed is simple and stable in the context of a game and the model could be well suited for practical agent applications.     

Thin TiO2 grown by metal–organic chemical vapor deposition on (NH4)2S x -treated InP

The electrical characteristics of thin TiO₂ films prepared by metal–organic chemical vapor deposition grown on a p-type InP substrate were studied. For a TiO₂ film of 4.7 nm on InP without and with ammonium sulfide treatment, the leakage currents are 8.8×10⁻² and 1.1×10⁻⁴ A/cm² at +2 V bias and 1.6×10⁻¹ and 8.3×10⁻⁴ A/cm² at −2 V bias. The lower leakage currents of TiO₂ with ammonium sulfide treatment arise from the improvement of interface quality. The dielectric constant and effective oxide charge number density are 33 and 2.5×10¹³ cm², respectively. The lowest mid-gap interface state density is around 7.6×10¹¹ cm⁻² eV⁻¹. The equivalent oxide thickness is 0.52 nm. The breakdown electric field increases with decreasing thickness in the range of 2.5 to 7.6 nm and reaches 9.3 MV/cm at 2.5 nm.     

用DIS位移传感器研究气垫导轨上的阻尼振动

在简述阻尼振动实验原理的基础上,阐述了用DIS位移传感器研究气垫导轨上阻尼振动的方法,通过对比实验进一步论述了该方法的可行性.     

改进DIS装置测量物体转动时所受杆支持力的方向

利用大学物理知识及原理,改进DIS-向心力研究装置,测量在非惯性转动参照系下物体运动所受杆支持力的方向,从而精确判断物体在转动过程中所处状态,如加速（或减速）或匀速等。     

A pair of unprecedented cyclohexylethanoid enantiomers containing unusual trioxabicyclo[4.2.1]nonane ring from Clerodendrum bungei

A pair of unprecedented enantiomers (1a/1b) of cyclohexylethanoid bearing an unusual trioxabicyclo[4.2.1]nonane ring, along with two known structurally related cyclohexylethanoids, (+)-rengyolone (2) and cleroindicin E (3), were isolated from the aerial parts of Clerodendrum bungei. The structures and absolute configurations of the enantiomers were determined by comprehensive spectroscopic analysis, single-crystal X-ray diffraction, and quantum mechanical calculation of the electronic circular dichroic (ECD) spectra. The postulated biogenetic pathway of 1a/1b was also discussed.     

A High Sensitivity Electrochemical Sensor Based on Fe3+‐Ion Molecularly Imprinted Film for the Detection of T‐2 Toxin

The excellent detection sensitivity in various matrices of T‐2 toxin (T‐2), which has cytotoxic and immunosuppressive effects in DNA and RNA synthesis, is a highly desirable characteristic. A sensitive molecularly imprinted electrochemical sensor was constructed for the selective detection of T‐2. In this study, iron ions (Fe³⁺) were introduced to increase the chelation of the metal ions and templates for preparing molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs). With the increased chelation of the metal ions and templates, the selectivity and sensitivity of the MIPs were effectively improved. The imprinted sensor was successfully employed to detect T‐2 in cereals and human serum samples.     

阴离子型含氟两亲接枝共聚物的合成及其胶束化行为研究

以聚乙二醇甲醚甲基丙烯酸酯(MPEGMA)为大分子单体,甲基丙烯酸六氟丁酯(HFMA)、对苯乙烯磺酸钠(NaSS)为共聚单体,采用大分子单体接枝共聚法,制备了一种阴离子型含氟两亲接枝共聚物P( HFMA-co-NaSS) -g-PEG.利用FTIR、1H-NMR和19F-NMR对共聚物的分子结构进行了表征.表面张力法测...     

新型三氟甲基苯胺酰烷基三苯基季鏻盐的合成及其抗肿瘤活性

以对或邻三氟甲基苯胺为原料,氯烷酰氯为连接基团,合成了4个新型的含酰胺结构的季鏻盐(3a～3d),其结构经1HNMR和IR表征.采取MTT法对3进行生物活性测试结果表明,部分季磷盐具有较高的抗肿瘤活性.     

YPO4/Eu3+微米束的尿素辅助水热合成及其发光性能

以Y( NO3)3、Eu( NO3)3和(NH4)2HPO4为原料,尿素作辅助剂,采用水热法成功制备出束状YPO4/Eu3+荧光粉.利用X射线粉末衍射仪、透射电镜、荧光光谱仪等研究了产物的晶体结构、形貌及发光特性;基于透射电镜分析探讨了YPO4/Eu3+微米束结构的形成机理.结果表明:YPO4/Eu3+属于四方晶系,空...     

Durability investigation of graphene-supported Pt nanocatalysts for PEM fuel cells

We report graphene nanosheets as a durable alternative support material for Pt nanoparticle catalysts for oxygen reduction in proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells and compared them to XC-72. The materials were characterized by X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy. Electrochemical surface oxidation of XC-72 and graphene, and of Pt/XC-72 and Pt/graphene has been compared following treatments for up to 120 h. The electrochemical performance of the specimens was evaluated by cyclic voltammetry and linear sweep voltammetry at different surface oxidation time intervals. Electrochemical measurements indicate that the graphene exihibits greatly enhanced electrochemical durability. It is suggested that graphene nanosheet is a promising, low-cost, and durable electrocatalyst support for oxygen reduction in the PEM fuel cell.