Synthesis and characterization of multiwalled carbon nanotube/CdS core/shell heterostructures

Multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT)/CdS core/shell heterostructures have been successfully synthesized via a simple solution-phase method. The thickness of CdS shells can be facilely tuned by either the reaction temperature or time. The CdS nanoparticles are first formed directly on the surface of MWCNT, and then a uniform CdS sheath is yielded via orientated aggregation processes. The present work provides a simple route to obtain MWCNT-based core/shell heterostructures and thus is of wide interest for the studies of nanomaterials and nanodevices.     

Splitting-on-demand optical power splitters using multimode interference (MMI) waveguide with programmed modulations

Reconfigurable multi-channel optical power splitter is proposed and its optical properties are calculated. The device can dynamically reconfigure the number of splitting channels by providing programmed refractive index modulations on a multimode interference (MMI) waveguide. A reconfigurable 3-channel optical power splitter is designed to work as 1 × 1, 1 × 2 or 1 × 3 optical power splitter depending on the state of the heat electrodes using thermo-optic modulation, and the input light can be distributed to three output channels with sequential orders. The device can work in the whole C-band (1530-1565 nm) with extinction ratio better than −29.0 dB, excess loss better than −0.45 dB, imbalance better than 0.08 dB and polarization dependent loss (PDL) better than 0.14 dB. The design conception is scalable to a multi-channel splitting-on-demand optical power splitter which can divide input light to 1, 2, …, N output channels equally by using the 3-channel reconfigurable optical power splitter as a building block.     

The analysis of two-dimensional two-phase flow in horizontal heated tube bundles using drift flux model

This paper presents the experimental study and numerical simulation of two-dimensional two-phase flow in horizontal heated tube bundles. In the experiments, two advanced measuring systems with a single-fibre optical probe and a tri-fibre-optical-probe were developed to measure respectively the local void fraction and vapor bubble velocities among the heated tube bundles. In accordance with the internal circulation characteristics of two-phase flow in the tube bundles, a mathematical model of two-dimensional two-phase low Reynolds number turbulent flow based on the modified drift flux model and the numerical simulation method to analyze the two-phase flow structures have been developed. The modified drift flux model in which both the acceleration by gravity and the acceleration of the average volumetric flow are taken into account for the calculation of the drift velocities enables its application to the analysis of multi-dimensional two-phase flow. In the analysis the distributions of the vapor-phase velocity, liquid-phase velocity and void fraction were numerically obtained by using the modified drift flux model and conventional drift flux model respectively and compared with the experimental results. The numerical analysis results by using the modified drift flux model agree reasonably well with the experimental investigation. It is confirmed that the modified drift flux model has the capability of correctly simulating the two-dimensional two-phase flow. Received on 3 September 1998     

混合液体介质的特性声阻抗

本文从理想混合液的基本假设出发,由声速公式导出了混合液的特性声阻抗表达工,在此基础上对二元混液的特性声阻抗进行了讨论,对甘油和乙醇,进行了混合实验,由本文导出的公式所计算出的混合液的特性声阻抗值与由实验所测得的值符合较好。     

聚奥-9C装药的传爆管殉爆

为了研究冲击波作用下引信传爆装置的响应规律,进行了以主发炸药为RDX-8701、被发装置为聚奥-9C（JO-9C）装药的传爆管（含导爆药柱）的殉爆实验。通过观测残留传爆药、壳体和见证块变形,判断传爆管的爆炸程度,分析了殉爆过程中JO-9C爆轰波的成长历程及传播规律。采用AUTODYN软件建立了殉爆实验有限元模型,计算模型中主要考虑了主发炸药产生的爆炸冲击波对传爆管的冲击响应。基于流固耦合方法,通过调整距离模拟计算得到了传爆管的临界殉爆距离和殉爆安全距离。结果表明,传爆管上端的侧角受到爆炸冲击后产生的爆轰波沿斜下方传播,使传爆药柱完全爆轰,并引起导爆药柱发生殉爆;数值模拟结果显示,JO-9C装药的传爆管临界殉爆距离为5.7 mm,殉爆安全距离为8.8 mm。     

Synthesis of indole alkaloid (−)-corynantheidol and formal synthesis of (−)-corynantheidine via one-pot asymmetric azaelectrocyclization

The highly efficient asymmetric total synthesis of indole alkaloid, (−)-corynantheidol, containing a 2,4,5-trisubstituted piperidine core, was achieved using a new version of the one-pot azaelectrocyclization reaction. The formal synthesis of (−)-corynantheidine was also achieved using the common synthetic intermediate for these corynantheines.     

Polymer Brushes via Controlled,Surface‐Initiated Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization (ATRP) from Graphene Oxide

A method for growing polymers directly from the surface of graphene oxide is demonstrated. The technique involves the covalent attachment of an initiator followed by the polymerization of styrene, methyl methacrylate, or butyl acrylate using atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP). The resulting materials were characterized using a range of techniques and were found to significantly improve the solubility properties of graphene oxide. The surface‐grown polymers were saponified from the surface and also characterized. Based on these results, the ATRP reactions were determined to proceed in a controlled manner and were found to leave the structure of the graphene oxide largely intact.

     

The Vital Role of Buffer Anions in the Antioxidant Activity of CeO2 Nanoparticles

Cerium oxide (CeO₂) nanoparticles display excellent antioxidant properties by scavenging free radicals. However, some studies have indicated that they can cause an adverse response by generating reactive oxygen species (ROS). Hence, it is important to clarify the factors that affect the oxidant/antioxidant activities of CeO₂ nanoparticles. In this work, we report the effects of different buffer anions on the antioxidant activity of CeO₂ nanoparticles. Considering the main anions present in the body, Tris‐HCl, sulfate, and phosphate buffer solutions have been used to evaluate the antioxidant activity of CeO₂ nanoparticles by studying their DNA protective effect. The results show that CeO₂ nanoparticles can protect DNA from damage in Tris‐HCl and sulfate systems, but not in phosphate buffer solution (PBS) systems. The mechanism of action has been explored: cerium phosphate is formed on the surface of the nanoparticles, which interferes with the redox cycling between Ce³⁺ and Ce⁴⁺. As a result, the antioxidant activity of CeO₂ nanoparticles is greatly affected by the external environment, especially the anions. These results may provide guidance for the further practical application of CeO₂ nanoparticles.     

SF-环的内射性

研究了SF-环与P-内射环的关系,构造了SF-环成为P-内射环的一系列条件.证明了SF-环R只要满足其中之一:R的每个极大左理想是有限生成的;特殊右零化子的降链条件;对R的每个极大左理想M,l(M)在R中是本质的,那么R就是P-内射环.在此基础上,利用一定条件下SF-环的P-内射性,发展了SF-环的若干新结果,这些结果部分地拓展了有关文献中的结果.     

Cobalt and nitrogen atoms co-doped porous carbon for advanced electrical double-layer capacitors

Electrical double-laye r capacitors are widely concerned fo r their high power density,long cycling life and high cycling efficiency.However,their wide application is limited by their low energy density.In this study,we propose a simple yet environmental friendly method to synthesize cobalt and nitrogen atoms co-doped porous carbon(CoAT-NC) material.Cobalt atoms connected with primarily pyridinic nitrogen atoms can be uniformly dispersed in the amorphous carbon matrix,which is benefit for improving electrical conductivity and density of states of the carbon material.Therefore,an enhanced perfo rmance is expected when CoAT-NC is served as electrode in a supercapacitor device.CoAT-NC displays a good gravimetric capacitance of 160 F/g at 0.5 A/g combing with outstanding capacitance retention of 90% at an extremely high current density of 100 A/g in acid electrolyte.Furthermore,a good energy density of30 Wh/kg can be obtained in the organic electrolyte.