Application of Magnetorheological Fluid Damper in Rotor Vibration Control

A shear mode magnetorheological (MR) fluid damper used for rotor vibration control is designed, and the theoretical model of a cantilever rotor system with the MR fluid damper is established. The imbalance properties of the rotor system is studied theoretically and experimentally. It is found from the study that as the magnetic field strength in the MR fluid damper increases, the damping and stiffness of the damper are increased. The vibration amplitude of the rotor system is decreased at the critical speed, and the critical speed of the rotor system is increased with the increasing of applied magnetic field. The rotor vibration when passing through the critical speed can be controlled by using simple on/off control method.     

有机分子修饰铁粒子表面改善水基磁流变液的抗氧化性和稳定性

采用有机分子N-葡萄糖基乙二胺三乙酸(GED3A)修饰羰基铁(CI)粒子表面的方法, 制备了复合磁性粒子(CMPs)和水基磁流变(MR)液; 用扫描电镜(SEM)、振动样品磁强计(VSM)和带磁场供应和控制器的流变仪表征了CMPs及水基MR液的性能; 同时, 通过稳定性试验、空气氧化试验、酸腐蚀试验分别分析了水基MR液的分散稳定性和抗氧化性. 结果表明, 用此方法制备的CMPs具有良好的软磁性能, 饱和磁化强度(Ms)为182.2 emu·g-1, 矫顽力(Hc)为4.17 Oe, 剩磁(Mr)为0.1944 emu·g-1. 与原CI粒子水基MR液比较, 制备的水基MR液的沉降率下降了约24.4%; 在酸的浓度为0.02-0.10 mol·L-1范围内, 抗HCl氧化的能力提高了92.6%-95.7%, 抗HNO3氧化的能力提高了86.1%-93.8%.     

用含苯甲酸甲氧基苯酯的聚硅氧烷组成均相电流变液及其智能阻尼特性的研究

Based on the synthesis and characterization of side-chain liquid crystal polysiloxanes containing p-methoxyl phenyl benzolate, the homogeneous electrorheological (ER) liquid and its smart damper were fabricated. The properties of the homogeneous ER liquid and its smart damper were tested. The results indicated that the homogeneous ER liquid with significant ER effect at room temperature is obtained by mixing the side-chain liquid crystal polysiloxanes containing p-methoxyl phenyl benzolate and silicone oil. Its shear stress reached 1550Pa at electrical field strength (E) of 2.2 kV/mm and shear rate of 300 s-1. The damping forces of the smart damper based on the homogeneous ER liquid enhanced if E and oscillation frequency increased. Consequently, an effective way for semi-active control using the smart damper based on the homogeneous ER liquid was put forward to reduce the seismic responses of the structures.     

流动注射-阻尼最小二乘法用于多组分分析

研究了用流动注射分析进行阻尼最小二乘分光光度法同时测定锌、铜和钴的新方法。方法基于阻尼最小二乘法改进CPA法,将阻尼因子和非零截距引入CPA法,降低了P系数矩阵的病态程度和改善了校正模型的预报能力,使结果更加准确,已将方法成功用于锌铜钴混合体系的分析。     

电流变阻尼器的抗冲击性能研究

从理论和试验两个方面研究了所设计的电流变阻尼器在大冲击下的抗冲击性能,分析了电流变液性能与阻尼器结构参数对抗冲击性能的影响.认为采用高性能的电流变液体及改变结构参数,都可以使电流变阻尼器的高速缓冲性能提高.电流变液流速对电流变液的屈服应力影响显著,其值随流速的增加按指数规律减小.从定性、定量两个方面分析了电流变阻尼器作为阻尼器效果不明显的原因为:由电流变效应引起的阻尼力在整个液压阻力中所占比例太小,不能通过改变电压来使液压阻力具有很大的调节可控范围.     

Xanthan gum-coated soft magnetic carbonyl iron composite particles and their magnetorheology

The dispersion stability of carbonyl iron (CI)-based magnetorheological (MR) fluid was improved by coating soft magnetic CI particles with an environmentally benign biopolymer of xanthan gum to reduce the density gap between the medium oil and dispersed particles. The sedimentation test of the MR fluid showed that the xanthan gum/CI composite particles improved the sedimentation drawback of the pristine CI-based MR fluid. The rheological properties of the MR fluid were also examined using a rotational rheometer to observe the typical MR characteristics, such as yield stress and shear viscosity.     

Presence of in-plane anisotropy and oscillatory magnetoresistive behavior in epitaxial SrRuO3 thin films with orthogonal equivalent axes

In-plane magnetic hysteresis measurements performed on thin films of SrRuO₃ (SRO) deposited on (001)-oriented SrTiO₃ substrates showed orthogonal equivalent axes. This finding, nevertheless, was not conclusive argument to discard the presence of in-plane anisotropy in these samples. Certainly, measurements of the in-plane magnetoresistance (MR) featured anisotropic behavior with a well-defined angular dependence. The observed 180° periodicity of the function MR(θ) corresponded to that expected for the standard anisotropic magnetoresistance phenomenon (AMR). On the other hand, the longitudinal MR (zero Lorentz force) and transverse MR (nonzero Lorentz force), recorded at low temperatures and magnetic fields, displayed positive MR with a relatively broad maximum for the first field ramp up to 4 T. For the subsequent field sweep down, MR was negative for all field orientations. The described behavior was symmetric upon reversal of the applied magnetic field leading to a strong hysteretic behavior of MR.     

Additive role of attapulgite nanoclay on carbonyl iron-based magnetorheological suspension

Attapulgite (ATP), a fibrous nanoclay mineral, was adopted as an additive in this study to improve the sedimentation problem of soft magnetic carbonyl iron (CI)-based magnetorheological (MR) fluids caused by the density mismatch between the CI particles and medium oil. The MR characteristics of the two MR fluid systems with and without ATP were measured and compared using a rotational rheometer under different magnetic field strengths. Scanning electron microscopy indicated that ATP filled the interspaces among the CI particles, explaining the improved dispersion stability of the MR fluid based on the Turbiscan sedimentation measurements. Despite the slight decrease in MR characteristics, the MR fluid with the additive exhibited the typical MR performance of an increase in shear stress in an applied magnetic field.     

What is syncrystallization? States of the pH indicator methyl red in crystals of phthalic acid

The concept of syncrystallization was reinvestigated by focusing on phthalic acid (PA) grown with methyl red (MR). Crystals are alternately red and yellow in adjacent growth sectors. X-ray structures of MR and its cocrystals, revealing MR in the neutral, zwitterionic, and protonated states, as well as measurements of linear birefringence and linear dichroism of mixed crystals, were used to investigate mechanisms of PA coloring. These experiments were complemented by force field calculations of the lowest energy stable surfaces of expressed facets and energies of MR on and in crystals, as well as molecular orbital calculations of MR. Two MR species were detected in PA having distinct energies, polarizations, and face selectivities. Assignments of structures to these MRs, previously thought to be neutral and protonated, required a nuanced analysis of hydrogen bonds. The essential difference between yellow and red species is whether the MR carboxylic acid proton is inter- or intramolecularly hydrogen bound. Inferences about mixed crystal structure drawn from an examination of cocrystals of PA and MR are inconsistent with polarization spectroscopy signaling caution when using stoichiometric compounds as models of dilute solid solutions. Upon heating mixed crystals, linear dichroism diminishes and oriented, elongated pools of MR separate and pass through the bulk in directions perpendicular to the direction of elongation. These batonnets subsequently crystallize leaving macroscopic oriented crystals of a MR-rich phase within PA. No evidence was found for the simultaneous crystallization of MR and PA; however, the MR reorientation on heating as well as the separation and recrystallization of a MR-rich phase are distinct processes that could be embraced by the literal meaning of syncrystallization.     

Evaluation and comparison of two improved techniques for the on-line detection of antioxidants in liquid chromatography eluates

Two methods for the on-line detection in HPLC eluates of analytes possessing radical scavenging activity were improved and compared. The instrumental set-up of the method that is based on on-line inhibition of luminol chemiluminescence (CL) by antioxidants was improved using better quality syringe pumps, employing a diode array detector, and introducing a mixing/neutralisation coil and a pulse damper. Sensitivity of the HPLC-CL detection increased by a factor of 4. Post-column neutralisation of eluates improved compatibility of this detection method with acidified HPLC eluents. The second method, which is based on the post-column quenching of 2,2'-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radical (DPPH*), was improved by readjusting composition and flow-rate of the reagent, mounting an additional pulse damper and detecting unreacted DPPH* with a detector equipped with a tungsten lamp. Purging of the DPPH* solution with He gas prior to analysis was introduced. This led to 30-fold better detection limits. The improved methods were compared with respect to limits of detection, the radical scavenging mechanism involved, compatibility with common HPLC solvents and pH range, and some technical aspects. The techniques described have high potential for the rapid identification of radical scavengers in complex samples like plant extracts.     

快速三维MR血管壁成像评估急性脑梗死及颈动脉粥样硬化的研究

本研究探讨在脑梗死及颈动脉粥样硬化斑块评估中,快速三维MR血管壁成像技术的应用价值。选取颈动脉粥样硬化斑块患者78例,共计斑块112个,其中发生脑梗死患者36例,未发生脑梗死患者42例。与病理结果比较,快速三维MR血管壁成像评估颈动脉斑块性质一致性Kappa值为0.790(P<0.05);不稳定性斑块MR积分明显高于稳定性斑块(P<0.05);脑梗死患者甘油三酯(TG)、低密度脂蛋白胆固醇(LDL-C)和平均MR积分明显高于无脑梗死患者(P<0.05),而高密度脂蛋白胆固醇(HDL-C)明显低于无脑梗死患者(P<0.05);平均MR积分预测脑梗死的ROC曲线下面积为0.852(P<0.05)。因此,快速三维MR血管壁成像技术能有效评估颈动脉粥样硬化斑块性质,对预测脑梗死有一定应用价值。     

基于分布链修正的磁流变弹性体的物理模型

On the basis of distributed chains, the model of MR elastomer was revised. After the potential energy of a chain was analyzed using the local field method, a special function was used to describe the distribution of chains. Then the MR effect of distributed chains as well as the overall MR effect were studied. Concurrently, the effects of the curing magnetic field and the matrix were incorporated into the model of MR elastomer.     

PH-Responsive and Self-Healing Hydrogels Fabricated with Guar Gum and Reactive Microgels

Hydrogels (MR gels) with pH-responsive and self-healing properties were prepared via guar gum solutions and reactive microgel. The reactive microgel was characterized through scanning electron microscope (SEM), laser particle-size analysis measurements, and FTIR. Compared with general hydrogels cross-linked by borax (B gels), the MR gels exhibit superior properties on the aspects of viscosity, viscoelasticies, and temperature resistance. Furthermore, the viscosities of MR gels increase with the rising pH value, and it can dynamically reconstruct after being destructed by external force. In addition, the microstructure of the MR gel was characterized by SEM, which confirms that the reactive microgel indeed as cross-linker and each microgel can cross-link several chains as if the chains were grafting from the microgels. These features show that the addition of reactive microgels can enhance the strength of MR gels significantly and indicate that the MR gels have a great potential application in hydraulic fracturing, especially in high-temperature oil fields.     

Enhancement in Magnetorheological Effect of Magnetorheological Elastomers by Surface Modification of Iron Particles

In order to obtain magnetorheological (MR) elastomers with high magnetorheological effect, a family of anisotropic rubber-based MR elastomers was developed using a new form of chemical modification. Three different kinds of surfactants, i.e. anionic, nonionic and compound surfactants, were employed separately to modify iron particles. The MR effect was evaluated by measuring the dynamic shear modulus of MR elastomer with a magneto-combined dynamic mechanical analyzer. Results show that the relative MR effect can be up to 188% when the iron particles are modified with 15% Span 80. Besides the surface activity of Span 80, however, such high modifying effect is partly due to the plasticizing effect of Span 80. Compared with the single surfactant, the superior surface activity of compound surfactant makes the relative MR effect reach 77% at a low content of 0.4%. Scanning electron microscope observation shows that the modification of compound surfactant results in perfect compatibility between particles and rubber matrix and special self-assembled structure of particles. Such special structure has been proved beneficial to the improvement of the relative MR effect.     

Molineria recurvata Ameliorates Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Nephropathy through Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Pathways

Molineria recurvata (MR) has been traditionally used to manage diabetes mellitus in India. However, the molecular mechanism of MR on the diabetic-induced nephropathy has not been clearly investigated. Thus, this study investigates the protective effects of the MR extract on nephropathy in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats. Diabetes was instigated by a single intraperitoneal injection of STZ (45 mg/kg) in male Sprague-Dawley rats. Once the diabetes was successfully induced, the MR extract (200 mg/kg/day) or metformin (200 mg/kg/day) was orally administered for 14 days. Renal function, morphology changes and levels of inflammatory cytokines were measured. Blood glucose concentrations were considerably reduced in STZ-induced diabetic rats following treatment with the MR extract. The administration of the MR extract substantially restored the abnormal quantity of the oxidative DNA damage marker 8-hydroxy-2′-deoxy-guanosine (8-OHdG), malondialdehyde, glutathione, oxidized glutathione, superoxide dismutase, catalase, interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, IL-10, and transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β). The urinary excretion of kidney injury molecule-1 (KIM-1), neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL), selenium binding protein 1 (SBP1), and pyruvate kinase M2 (PKM2) was significantly reduced in diabetes rats after administration of the MR extracts. In the kidneys of STZ-induced diabetic rats, the MR extracts markedly downregulated the expression of fibronectin, collagen-1, and α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA). In particular, the MR extracts markedly increased the level of SIRT1 and SIRT3 and reduced claudin-1 in the kidney. These results suggest that the MR extracts exhibits therapeutic activity in contrast to renal injury in STZ-induced diabetic rats through repressing inflammation and oxidative stress.     

La_(0.67)Sr_(0.33)Fe_xMn_(1-x)O_3制备和奇特磁电阻效应

系列陶瓷氧化物La0.67Sr0.33FexMn1-xO3（0.055x0.33）通过共沉淀法工艺合成获得.经X射线衍射分析表明，所得氧化物均为单相，属三方结构.在零场和外加磁场下的四极法电阻测试结果表明：所有样品都具有较大的磁电阻效应，当x<0.13时，样品的电阻率-温度曲线中均出现电阻率峰（电阻率出现从半导体性向金属性的转变），该电阻率峰处的温度（Tp）随x的增大而向低温区移动，磁电阻效应是负值;x＝0.23时，样品已呈半导体性，磁电阻效应仍是负值;然而x＝0.33时，样品虽也表现为半导体性，但其中的磁电阻效应出现奇特的正负交替转换.     

Soft magnetic carbonyl iron microsphere dispersed in grease and its rheological characteristics under magnetic field

Magnetorheological (MR) grease, comprised of a suspension of soft magnetic carbonyl iron (CI) microspherical particles dispersed in a grease medium, was fabricated by a mechanical stirring method. As potential medium oil for MR system, shear viscosity of the pure grease was measured as a function of temperature. Its MR characteristics were investigated using a rotational rheometer under an external magnetic field. Flow curve responses (shear stress and shear viscosity), yield stress, and elasticity were investigated using various magnetic field strengths ranging from 0 to 342 kA/m. It was confirmed that MR grease has a yield stress under no external magnetic field due to the inherent property of grease. In addition, CI based MR grease exhibited a characteristic of a Bingham fluid.     

Two-layer coating with polymer and carbon nanotube on magnetic carbonyl iron particle and its magnetorheology

Magnetic carbonyl iron (CI)-based magnetorheological (MR) fluids generally posses serious dispersion defects due to the large density mismatch between the CI particles and continuous oil medium, which restricts further MR applications. Polymer coating technology has been introduced in an attempt to reduce the density or prevent CI particle aggregation. In this study, a unique functional coating composed of a polyaniline layer and multiwalled carbon nanotube nest was fabricated on the surface of CI particles using a dispersion polymerization and solvent casting method to improve the sedimentation problem of CI-based MR fluids when dispersed in medium oil. The coating morphology was analyzed by scanning electron microscopy. The effect of the functional coating on the MR performance along with the sedimentation observations was investigated using a rotational rheometer. The results showed that the sedimentation of dispersed particles was improved considerably by the reduced density and rough morphology.     

La0.67Sr0.33FexMn1-xO3制备和奇特磁电阻效应

The Ln0.67Sr0.33Fe.Mn1-xO3(LSFMO)(0.05< x <0.33) systems have been synthesized by co-precipitation. The X-ray diffraction patterns indicates that these compounds are of single phase with rhombohedral structure. The resistivity of samples was measured in zero field and applied field (H=4000Oe) by a standard four-probe method. Large magnetoresistance (MR) was found in all samples. There is a resistivity transition peak in LSFMO (x ≦0.13) in which MR negative, the temperature (TP) at which the resistivity peak occurs decreases with the increasing of x. LSFMO (x=0.23) to which the large negative MR is still found is a semiconductor, It is unexpected that a peculiar alternative positive negative MR was found in LSFMO(x=0.33) which also is a semicondutor.