Reentrant phase behavior of nanoparticle solutions probed by small-angle scattering

The nanoparticles in solution represent a model system, where the well-established colloidal theories such as the Debye–Hückel theory and/or Derjaguin–Landau–Verwey–Overbeek theory can be implemented to predict the nanoparticle phase behavior. Recently, reentrant phase transitions in a wide range of colloids (e.g., inorganic and organic nanoparticles, polymers, and biomolecules) have been observed, which are not consistent with these theories. The colloids in the reentrant phase behavior undergo a phase change and return back to the original phase with respect to a specific physiochemical parameter (e.g., ionic strength, concentration of different additives, temperature, and so on). The nanoparticle–polymer/multivalent ion systems, demonstrating such phase transition and the corresponding phase behavior in terms of interparticle interactions, have been probed by small-angle scattering. It has been shown how the tuning in interparticle interactions using external parameters can lead to reentrant phase behavior and use the nanoparticle aggregation for building nanohybrids. The deviations of the present observations from those of the standard colloidal theories and the anticipated challenges are also discussed.     

Synergistic effects on iodine release in potassium iodide solution by combination of ultrasound and visible light irradiations

Iodine release in potassium iodide solution has been investigated under the irradiations of ultrasound and visible light respectively and simultaneously. We have observed that the amount of iodine liberated under the combined irradiation of ultrasound and visible light is larger than the sum of that under the respective irradiations of ultrasound and visible light, indicating a synergistic effect of ultrasound and visible light irradiations. Based on the investigation of the reaction kinetics of iodine liberated, we have ascribed the synergistic effect to the perfect stirring of the photochemical reactor induced by the applying simultaneous ultrasound. The ideal stirring can result in the homogenization of the primary light effect in the whole reaction medium, which induces the acceleration of the photochemical reaction. On behavior of our knowledge, there are few reports on the investigations of utilizing the combination of ultrasonic energy and light energy to accelerate the reaction yield and rate as well as the kinetics of the reaction.     

A closer look at the indications of q-generalized Central Limit Theorem behavior in quasi-stationary states of the HMF model

We give a closer look at the Central Limit Theorem (CLT) behavior in quasi-stationary states of the Hamiltonian Mean Field model, a paradigmatic one for long-range-interacting classical many-body systems. We present new calculations which show that, following their time evolution, we can observe and classify three kinds of long-standing quasi-stationary states (QSS) with different correlations. The frequency of occurrence of each class depends on the size of the system. The different microscopic nature of the QSS leads to different dynamical correlations and therefore to different results for the observed CLT behavior.     

稀磁ZnO纳米颗粒的生长和性能

利用Zn、Fe、Mn、Co的铜铁试剂盐为前驱体,胺为表面包裹剂,在200℃N2保护下生长了2%的过渡金属离子掺杂的ZnO稀磁纳米晶体,研究了纳米晶体的结构、形态、光学和磁学性能。所有ZnO纳米晶体均为近圆形的颗粒,晶体结构为六角纤锌矿结构,无其他氧化物相的析出,但过渡金属离子的掺入使纳米颗粒的尺寸增大。在掺杂纳米颗粒的吸收谱和发射谱中均可以观察到明显的激子吸收和发射峰,所有纳米颗粒在温度高于43K时只有顺磁性。     

开环系统中灰光伏孤子的时间及演化特性分析

分析了开环系统中一维灰光伏孤子的时间特性.基于与时间相关的演化方程,用数值方法得到了准稳态和稳态的灰孤子解,分析了形成准稳态灰孤子的物理机制.结果显示准稳态灰孤子的宽度是与光强无关的,并且它们的形成时间和孤子的峰值与背景辐射强度比成反比.这些性质与开环系统中的亮、暗孤子的性质很相似.同时采用波传播的数值解法,分析了它们的传播特性,结果显示它们在小于10％的扰动下是相对稳定的.     

正、负离子表面活性剂混合体系溶致液晶生成的相行为

研究了烷基(C8,C12,C14)三甲基溴化铵、烷基(C12,C14)溴化吡啶与烷基(C8,C12)硫酸钠混合体系溶致液晶形成的条件与结构的变化.在高浓度的水溶液中,随着正、负离子表面活性剂摩尔比接近于1,液晶结构由六角相过渡为层状相.表面活性剂非极性链长改变,对相行为影响显著,短碳链的正、负离子表面活性剂混合体系,在等摩尔比时,体系为层状液晶或立方液晶为主,夹杂少许沉淀.随碳链增长,两类表面活性剂间的静电吸引效果表现为生成沉淀的摩尔比例范围变宽,沉淀量增多,共存的液晶相减少,甚至消失.若只改变正离子的极性头基,季胺盐比吡啶盐与烷基硫酸盐的作用要强,形成不溶物的混合摩尔比例范围更宽.     

加装旋转叶片T型通道内流动混合的数值模拟

本文采用大涡模拟方法对加装旋转叶片的T型通道内冷热流体流动混合过程进行了数值模拟研究.在主管支管管径比为2:1的条件下,探究旋转叶片对T型通道内冷热流体混合的影响机理.通过对比分析有无叶片的T型通道内温度场,发现加装旋转叶片能够加快通道底部和对称面两侧流体的温度混合从而缩短通道内的混合长度,同时能够减小y轴方向的平均温...     

Synthesis and Thermodynamic Properties of M2L[M=Li,Na; L=3,6-Bis(1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazol-5-yl-amino)-1,2,4,5-tetrazine]

Two novel energetic alkalic metal salts of 3,6-bis(1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazol-5-yl-amino)-1,2,4,5-tetrazine (BTATz), Li₂(BTATz)·6H₂O(compound 1) and Na₂(BTATz)·2H₂O(compound 2), have been synthesized by the reaction of BTATz with lithium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide in dimethylsulfoxide(DMSO) solution, respectively, and their structures were characterized by means of elemental analysis and Fourier transform infrared spectrometry(FTIR). Moreover, the single-crystal structure of compound 1 was determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P1/c. Furthermore, their thermal decomposition behaviors were investigated by means of differential scanning calorimetry(DSC) and thermogravimetry-differential thermal gravimetry(TG-DTG). The results show that the exothermic decomposition peak temperatures for compounds 1 and 2 were 642.65 and 644.46 K, respectively, and the kinetic equations of the main exothermic decomposition were also derived from non-isothermal method. Additionally, the thermal safety of the two compounds was evaluated by calculating self-accelerating decomposition temperature(T_SADT) and critical temperature of thermal explosion(T_b). The results(the T_SADT and T_b values are 605.43 and 635.69 K for compound 1; 607.38 and 638.96 K for compound 2) reveal that the two compounds exhibit better thermal safety than BTATz.     

A least-effort principle based model for heterogeneous pedestrian flow considering overtaking behavior

In the context of global aging, how to design traffic facilities for a population with a different age composition is of high importance. For this purpose, we propose a model based on the least effort principle to simulate heterogeneous pedestrian flow. In the model, the pedestrian is represented by a three-disc shaped agent. We add a new parameter to realize pedestrians' preference to avoid changing their direction of movement too quickly. The model is validated with numerous experimental data on unidirectional pedestrian flow. In addition, we investigate the influence of corridor width and velocity distribution of crowds on unidirectional heterogeneous pedestrian flow. The simulation results reflect that widening corridors could increase the specific flow for the crowd composed of two kinds of pedestrians with significantly different free velocities. Moreover, compared with a unified crowd, the crowd composed of pedestrians with great mobility differences requires a wider corridor to attain the same traffic efficiency. This study could be beneficial in providing a better understanding of heterogeneous pedestrian flow, and quantified outcomes could be applied in traffic facility design.     

Phase Behavior of Ionic Liquids-Cesium Carbonate-Water Aqueous Two-phase Systems and Their Extraction of L-Tryptophan

Phase behavior and extraction ability of aqueous two-phase systems(ATPs) consisting of ionic liquids(ILs), Cs₂CO₃ and water were investigated in this paper. Four kinds of ionic liquids, namely, 1-amyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide([C₅mim]Br), 1-hexyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide([C₆mim]Br), 1-heptyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide ([C₇mim]Br) and 1-octyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide([C₈mim]Br), were examined to discuss the influence of alkyl groups. Binodal curves and tie-lines at 288.15, 298.15 and 308.15 K were obtained. The partitioning behavior for L-tryptophan in such ATPs was further investigated. The effect of temperature, pH, Cs₂CO₃ concentration and the structure of ionic liquids on the partitioning were discussed in detail.