Formation of a "hard microemulsion" and its role in controllable synthesis of nanoparticles within a functional polymer matrix

Microemulsions are often used in the synthesis of nanoparticles in solution. In this work, we put forward the concept of a "hard microemulsion", which is based on the differential partitioning of water and ethanol solvent molecules inside functional polymer matrices. When the mixture of water and organic solvent enters the functional polymer, the liquid molecules should partition to different regions. Water should concentrate in the microdomains rich in hydrophilic functional groups, forming water-enriched cores, whereas organic solvents should localize near the alkyl polymer skeleton, forming organic liquid enriched outer layers. From a macroscopic view, the swollen polymer matrix is divided into numerous "microdroplets", resembling frozen water-in-oil microemulsions. We define such a structure as a "hard microemulsion". The water-enriched microdroplets may act as templates for synthesizing inorganic nanoparticles. We demonstrate the utility of hard microemulsions for the controllable synthesis of silver and platinum nanoparticles inside different macroreticular functional polymers.     

Morphology of Electropolymerized Poly(N-Methylaniline) Films

The influence of polymerization conditions on the morphology of thin films of poly-(N-methylaniline) (PNMA) was studied. The films were prepared by electropolymerization on gold and platinum electrodes and studied by optical and electron microscopy. It was demonstrated that the film morphology does not depend on the polymerization rate or on the electrode metal. However, it is sensitive to the kind of counter ion of PNMA. The polymers containing acetate or chloride do not form stable films. Polymer films containing phosphate or sulfate display inhomogeneous structures. A formation of sprouts and nanotubes was observed for PNMA sulfate. The films formed by PNMA perchlorate are smooth and transparent (glass-like structure). A sublayer of 4-aminothiophenol increases the adhesion of polymers to the gold surface.     

张集线旧堡隧道工程地质条件和岩体结构特征研究

新建的张集铁路（张家口 集宁段）旧堡隧道是全线关键性控制工程,位于河北省万全县旧堡乡与尚义县土夭村之间,隧道穿越由晚太古代马市口组(Arm)麻粒岩和黑云母斜长片麻岩组成的一套高级变质岩建造,断裂构造极为发育,岩体破碎。原设计Ⅱ、Ⅲ级围岩洞段占隧道线路总长的71.8%,而已施工揭露的工程地质条件较差,全部变更为Ⅲ级加强及Ⅳ、Ⅴ级围岩,变更率高达80.3%。施工过程中多次发生挤压大变形、塌方、突涌水等施工地质灾害,共处理大塌方段8处小塌方21处计130m,处理大变形18段计550m。本文分析了DK30+520～910洞段地层岩性、地质构造、地应力、地下水等隧道围岩主要工程地质条件,从结构面和工程地质岩组的物理力学特性出发,研究了该洞段特殊的岩体结构,指出该隧道围岩岩体结构特征主要受与隧道轴线小角度相交的构造挤压破碎带及软硬交替产出的岩组控制,隧道围岩变形破坏受岩体结构控制作用明显,并总结了施工中可能遇到的几种岩体结构。该研究对类似工程地质条件地区隧道工程围岩分类、支护设计和施工有一定的借鉴意义。     

Bis­(ethyl­enedi­amine)copper(II) bis(O,O′‐diethyl di­thio­phosphate)

In the structure of the title compound, [Cu^II­(en)₂][(EtO)₂P(S)S]₂ (en is ethyl­ene­di­amine) or [Cu(C₂H₈N₂)₂](C₄H₁₀O₂PS₂)₂, the Cu atom lies on a center of inversion and is coordinated in a slightly distorted square coordination geometry by four N atoms from two ethyl­enedi­amine mol­ecules. The diethyl di­thio­phosphate moieties, (EtO)₂P(S)S^?, act as counter‐anions.     

Diffusion interaction and quantitative analysis of zinc dialkyldithiophosphate content in lube base oils in terahertz regime

We investigate the diffusion interaction and quantitative analysis of zinc dialkyldithiophosphate (ZDDP) mixed with lube base oil (LBO) at different concentrations using terahertz time-domain spectroscopy (THzTDS).When the concentration exceeds 6.78%,the characteristic absorption peaks exhibit significantly shift,and the absorption coefficient peak value is nonlinear against concentration.Moreover,the absorption coefficients of mixed samples follow the Beer’s law at a concentration below 6.78%.The quantitative analysis enables a strategy for monitoring the formulation of lubricating oil in real time.     

Simultaneous Hydrogen Generation and Exciplex Stimulated Emission in Photobasic Carbon Dots

Photocatalytic water splitting is a promising approach to generating sustainable hydrogen. However, the transport of photoelectrons to the catalyst sites, usually within ps-to-ns timescales, is much faster than proton delivery (∼μs), which limits the activity. Therefore, the acceleration of abstraction of protons from water molecules towards the catalytic sites to keep up with the electron transfer rate can significantly promote hydrogen production. The photobasic effect that is the increase in proton affinity upon excitation offers means to achieve this objective. Herein, we design photobasic carbon dots and identify that internal pyridinic N sites are intrinsically photobasic. This is supported by steady-state and ultrafast spectroscopic measurements that demonstrate proton abstraction within a few picoseconds of excitation. Furthermore, we show that in water, they form a unique four-level lasing scheme with optical gain and stimulated emission. The latter competes with photocatalysis, revealing a rather unique mechanism for efficiency loss, such that the stimulated emission can act as a toggle for photocatalytic activity. This provides additional means of controlling the photocatalytic process and helps the rational design of photocatalytic materials.     

Electrodeposited molybdenum-doped Co3O4 nanosheet arrays for high-performance and stable hybrid supercapacitors

Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry - Long-cycle stability and high-energy density are big challenges for developing high-performance hybrid supercapacitor (HSC) electrode materials. In this...     

动失速型非定常分离涡结构的控制

本文对动失速型非定常分离涡结构的控制方法，在低速风洞中应用相平均测压技术进行了实验研究。在二元平板模型中部安装一作俯仰振荡的扰流板产生动失速型分离涡，在其上游安装另一用作控制的小扰流板。实验结果表明，应用前置的振荡小扰流板可影响并改变动失速分离涡的强度和对流特性。在最有利的控制相位下，涡吸力峰可降低４８％，涡对流时间可以推迟０．１９周期。对于间歇式振荡扰流板，采用相位提前控制方式比相位滞后控制方式更有效。     

Theoretical mechanisms of the superoxide radical anion catalyzed by the copper‐zinc superoxide dismutase

The disproportionation of superoxide radical anions catalyzed by copper‐zinc superoxide dismutase was investigated in detail using density functional theory. The structures of each stationary point and the transition states were located so that the reaction pathways were determined. The results indicate that the reactions proceed by two steps both for the oxidized process of superoxide radical anion and the reduced one. The rate for the determining step of the reaction (2) is in very good agreement with the experimental value. The solvation effect on the reaction was also discussed. © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J Quantum Chem, 2010     

俯仰振荡三角翼前缘涡破碎的流动显示

前缘后掠角为６５°和７０°的两个平板三角翼作俯仰振荡运动，前缘涡破碎的流动显示实验研究在南京航空航天大学１米低速风洞中进行。俯仰振荡运动的攻角范围为０°～６０°，折合频率为０．０３和０．０６。采用四氯化钛发烟技术显示前缘涡核轨迹及涡破碎位置。流动显示图形采用相位锁定照相记录。实验结果表明大幅俯仰振荡三角翼的动态涡破碎的弦向位置明显滞后于相应攻角下的静态位置，此滞后量随折合频率增加而增大。本文也根据测得的涡破碎位置随攻角变化曲线讨论了涡破碎位置的传播速度