Direct analysis in real time mass spectrometry (DART‐MS) of highly non‐polar low molecular weight polyisobutylenes

Low molecular weight polyisobutylenes (PIB) with chlorine, olefin and succinic acid end‐groups were studied using direct analysis in real time mass spectrometry (DART‐MS). To facilitate the adduct ion formation under DART conditions, NH₄Cl as an auxiliary reagent was deposited onto the PIB surface. It was found that chlorinated adduct ions of olefin and chlorine telechelic PIBs, i.e. [M + Cl]^? up to m/z 1100, and the deprotonated polyisobutylene succinic acid [M? H]^? were formed as observed in the negative ion mode. In the positive ion mode formation of [M + NH₄]⁺, adduct ions were detected. In the tandem mass (MS/MS) spectra of [M + Cl]^?, product ions were absent, suggesting a simple dissociation of the precursor [M + Cl]^? into a Cl^? ion and a neutral M without fragmentation of the PIB backbones. However, structurally important product ions were produced from the corresponding [M + NH₄]⁺ ions, allowing us to obtain valuable information on the arm‐length distributions of the PIBs containing aromatic initiator moiety. In addition, a model was developed to interpret the oligomer distributions and the number average molecular weights observed in DART‐MS for PIBs and other polymers of low molecular weight. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Three‐Arm Branched Microporous Organic Nanotube Networks

Here, a novel method is demonstrated for the preparation of three‐arm branched microporous organic nanotube networks (TAB‐MONNs) based on molecular templating of three‐arm branched core–shell bottlebrush copolymers and Friedel–Crafts alkylation reaction. The unique three‐arm branched bottlebrush copolymers are synthesized by a combination of atom transfer radical polymerization, reversible addition‐fragmentation chain transfer polymerization, and ring‐opening polymerization techniques. In this approach, the length and diameter of branched tube units can be well‐controlled by rational molecular design. Moreover, the as‐prepared TAB‐MONNs possess a high surface area and exhibit a superior adsorption capacity for Rhodamine 6G (R6G) and p‐cresol.

     

Improved operator comfort and off-road capability through pendulum arm technology

The Nordic forest industry requires just-in-time wood deliveries. Operations must continue regardless of season, weather and terrain. Soil compaction and deep ruts must be avoided while providing high performance and a reasonable working environment for operators.The Xt28 pendulum arm forwarder is a full-size concept forwarder with six hydrostatic propelled wheels on pendulum arms built on a three-piece frame connected with two articulation joints. The Xt28 concept machine was tested according to Skogforsk standard machine tests. Rut depth test focused on soil interaction where rut depth was measured related to number of passes. Machine dynamics were measured using standardized test track with focus on operator comfort.The project proved the potential of pendulum arm technology in off-road transportation. Automatic pendulum arm levelling, equalized ground pressure between wheels and improved operator comfort through reducing adverse vibrations and roll angles, simultaneously reducing dynamic forces transferred to the forest floor. Pendulum arm technology improves travel speed in adverse terrain, providing unparalleled side slope capability and enhanced productivity.     

Brush‐First ROMP of poly(ethylene oxide) macromonomers of varied length: impact of polymer architecture on thermal behavior and Li+ conductivity

The properties of polymeric materials are dictated not only by their composition but also by their molecular architecture. Here, by employing brush‐first ring‐opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP), norbornene‐terminated poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) macromonomers ( MM‐n , linear architecture), bottlebrush polymers ( Brush‐n , comb architecture), and brush‐arm star polymers ( BASP‐n , star architecture), where n indicates the average degree of polymerization (DP) of PEO, are synthesized. The impact of architecture on the thermal properties and Li⁺ conductivities for this series of PEO architectures is investigated. Notably, in polymers bearing PEO with the highest degree of polymerization, irrespective of differences in architecture and molecular weight (~100‐fold differences), electrolytes with lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (LiTFSI) as an Li⁺ source exhibit normalized ionic conductivities (σ_n) within only 4.9 times difference (σ_n = 29.8 × 10^?5 S cm^?1 for MM‐45 and σ_n = 6.07 × 10^?5 S cm^?1 for BASP‐45 ) at a concentration of Li⁺ r = [Li⁺]/[EO] = 1/12 at 50 °C. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2019 , 57, 448–455     

Numerical analysis of stress distribution in the upper arm tissues under an inflatable cuff: Implications for noninvasive blood pressure measurement

An inflatable cuff wrapped around the upper arm is widely used in noninvasive blood pressure measurement. However, the mechanical interaction between cuff and arm tissues, a factor that potentially affects the accuracy of noninvasive blood pressure measurement, remains rarely addressed. In the present study, finite element (FE) mod-els were constructed to quantify intra-arm stresses generated by cuff compression, aiming to provide some theoretical evi-dence for identifying factors of importance for blood pressure measurement or explaining clinical observations. Obtained results showed that the simulated tissue stresses were highly sensitive to the distribution of cuff pressure on the arm sur-face and the contact condition between muscle and bone. In contrast, the magnitude of cuff pressure and small variations in elastic properties of arm soft tissues had little influence on the efficiency of pressure transmission in arm tissues. In par-ticular, it was found that a thickened subcutaneous fat layer in obese subjects significantly reduced the effective pres-sure transmitted to the brachial artery, which may explain why blood pressure overestimation occurs more frequently in obese subjects in noninvasive blood pressure measurement.     

Arm‐first synthesis of star polymers with polywedge arms using ring‐opening metathesis polymerization and bifunctional crosslinkers

This work presents a two‐step, one‐pot process to make star polymers with polywedge arms. In a one‐pot reaction, after the polywedge arms are synthesized, crosslinker species are added to the reaction, rapidly forming star polymers. Crosslinker species with different degrees of conformational freedom were designed and synthesized and their capacity to generate star polymers was evaluated. Mass conversions up to 92% and stars with up to 17 arms were synthesized with the most rigid crosslinker. The effects of arm molecular weight and molar ratio of crosslinker to arm on mass conversion and arms per star were explored further. Finally, the size‐molecular weight scaling relationship for polywedges with linear and star architectures was compared, corroborating theoretical results regarding star polymers with arms much larger than their core. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2018 , 56, 732–740     

舰船捷联惯导传递对准仿真验证系统设计

为解决船用捷联惯导系统传递对准仿真中载体机动方式与实际差别较大的问题,提出了基于舰船空间运动的传递对准精度考核的仿真验证系统,提高载体机动方式仿真逼真度。仿真验证系统通过舰船空间运动建模,提供接近真实运动环境的空间运动参数;通过设计空间变换算法,实现了空间运动参数与主惯导惯性器件模拟输入的转化;通过杆臂及挠曲变形计算,实现了子惯导惯性器件模拟输入的转化;文中给出了各模块的算法及解算流程。速度+姿态传递对准算法仿真验证结果为10 s内水平失准角精度优于0.02;方位失准角精度优于0.05。仿真验证试验结果表明了该方案的可行性和实用性,该方案为其他领域的传递对准方案分析及验证提供了有效的参考依据。     

多关节人体上肢运动的优化轨迹预测

研究了手端无约束条件下,多关节人体上肢点到点运动优化轨迹的预测.首先建立了多关节上肢平面运动的动力学模型,根据最小功准则提出优化目标函数,将上肢点到点运动的优化轨迹求解问题转化为两点边值问题,设计了寻优的迭代算法,求得了上肢运动的优化轨迹与相应的速度变化曲线.仿真结果表明:平衡点位置或关节力矩平滑地变化,避免了肢体出现急加速-急减速的运动形式,减少了肢体运动时的能量消耗;手端的运动轨迹为近似直线,速度为单峰的钟形曲线,这与上肢优化运动的特征相吻合,也表明最小功准则可以有效预测多关节上肢运动的优化轨迹.     

人体手臂阻抗控制研究

阻抗控制对于人体运动稳定性,尤其在进行不稳定任务时有着不可替代的贡献.本文由屈伸肌活性在实验测量和理论计算的误差得到启发,提出了即使在手臂平面自由运动中,肌肉的共同收缩对阻抗也有贡献的观点,运用神经肌肉骨骼模型及最优控制方法,计算出手臂运动轨迹,运动部分代人原有模型得到相似结论,把公式中的相互作用项解释为阻抗贡献,并综合多篇相关文献数据,推算出共同收缩阻抗,修正了旧有模型刚度椭圆单调变化的不足,通过仿真得到与实验基本一致的刚度椭圆图,并附加得出前后自由运动时手臂的共同收缩比左右运动时的幅度要大,对总体刚度椭圆的贡献更多".