Minimizers of the Lawrence–Doniach Functional with Oblique Magnetic Fields

We study minimizers of the Lawrence–Doniach energy, which describes equilibrium states of superconductors with layered structure, assuming Floquet-periodic boundary conditions. Specifically, we consider the effect of a constant magnetic field applied obliquely to the superconducting planes in the limit as both the layer spacing s → 0 and the Ginzburg–Landau parameter \({\kappa = \epsilon^{-1} \to \infty}\), under the hypotheses that \({s=\epsilon^\alpha}\) with 0 < α < 1. By deriving sharp matching upper and lower bounds on the energy of minimizers, we determine the lower critical field and the orientation of the flux lattice, to leading order in the parameter \({\epsilon}\). To leading order, the induced field is characterized by a convex minimization problem in \({\mathbb {R}^3}\). We observe a “flux lock-in transition”, in which flux lines are pinned to the horizontal direction for applied fields of small inclination, and which is not present in minimizers of the anisotropic Ginzburg–Landau model. The energy profile we obtain suggests the presence of “staircase vortices”, which have been described qualitatively in the physics literature.     

Plant cystoliths: a complex functional biocomposite of four distinct silica and amorphous calcium carbonate phases

Plant cystoliths are mineralized objects that are formed by specialized cells in the leaves of certain plants. The main mineral component of cystoliths by volume is amorphous calcium carbonate (ACC) and the minor component is silica. We show that the silica stalk is formed first and is essential for ACC formation. Furthermore, the cystolith is shown to be composed of four distinct mineral phases with different chemical properties: an almost pure silica phase grades into a Mg-rich silica phase. This Mg-rich silica is overlaid by a relatively stable ACC phase. A bulky and less stable ACC phase encapsulates the first ACC phase. This architecture poses interesting questions about the role of Mg in the silica phase and suggests a strategy for ACC stabilization that takes advantage of a precise regulation of the mineral-growth microenvironment.     

甲基-β-环糊精与普拉洛芬的包结作用

采用紫外光谱法研究了甲基-β-环糊精与普拉洛芬的包结作用,通过相溶解度法确定了甲基-β-环糊精与普拉洛芬的包合比是1∶1;通过加入乙醇、改变溶剂的离子强度和pH对包合机理进行了探讨,发现离子强度的增大有利于包合反应的发生,而乙醇比例和pH越大,包合作用越弱;采用热力学方法研究了温度对包合反应的影响,包合过程的熵变ΔS为-4.26J.m o-l 1.K-1、焓变ΔH为-18.96kJ.m o-l 1及自由能变化ΔG均为负值,说明包合反应是放热反应且能自发进行,焓变是主要驱动力;用荧光分光光度计和差示扫描量热分析(DTA)对包合物进行了表征,结果表明,普拉洛芬与甲基-β-环糊精形成了包合物。     

原位聚合法制备凝胶型离子液体／PMMA聚合物电解质

采用原位聚合法制备了含有N-甲基、丙基哌啶双三氟甲磺酰亚胺离子液体的凝胶型聚合物电解质．利用SEM和XPS测试了电解质膜与LiFePO4电极的界面状态,充放电循环后,在电解质膜与LiFePO4之间有一层薄膜,这层薄膜中含有N和S元素．结果表明,随着充放电的不断进行,凝胶型电解质中未聚合的甲基丙烯酸甲酯与电极表面的锂离子之间发生电子转移,形成SEI膜,至少要三个循环后才能形成稳定的SEI膜．随着SEI膜的增厚,放电容量增加,阻碍了电子转移,使系统更加的稳定．在不同倍率下测试了凝胶型离子液体／PMMA聚合物电解质电池性能,当充放电达到30个循环时,0．2、0．5和1C下电池比容量分别为132、128和120mAh／g．     

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Keggin Polyoxometalate [Co^Ⅱ（2,2′-bipy）2（H2O）]2[SiW^Ⅵ12O40]·2H2O

A Keggin-type tungstosilicate compound [Co^Ⅱ（2,2′-bipy）2（H2O）]2[SiW^Ⅵ12O40]·2H2O 1 （bipy = bipyridine） was prepared by a hydrothermal method for the first time. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction revealed that 1 （C40H40Co2N8O44SiW12） crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P1 with a = 10.4979（6）, b = 13.3946（7）, c = 13.5756（8）A, α= 70.0769（18）, β = 68.910（3）, γ = 74.186（4）°, V = 1649.84（16）A^3, Mr = 3688.95, Z = 1, Dc = 3.713 mg·m^-3, μ = 21.432 mm^-1, F（000） = 1644, S = 1.058, the final R = 0.0511 and wR =0.1023 for 6523 observed reflections （I 〉 2σ（I））. Compound 1 consists of two coordinated cation fragments [Co^Ⅱ（2,2′-bipy）2（H2O）]^2＋, one normal Keggin polyanion unit [SiW^Ⅵ12O40]^4- and two lattice water molecules. To be noted, each polyanion unit is linked to two cation fragments by its two surface terminal oxygen atoms and two cobalt atoms of two cation fragments forming an organic-inorganic hybrid unit in 1. Furthermore, the compound shows strong photoluminescence property in the solid state at room temperature.     

A new flavonoid from Selaginella tamariscina

6-(2-Hydroxy-5-acetylphenyl)-apigenin (1),a new flavonoid with a phenyl substituent,was first isolated from Selaginella tamariscina.Its structure was elucidated on the basis of 1D and 2D NMR as well as ESI-HR-MS spectroscopic analysis.     

Synthesis and positive inotropic evaluation of 1-(benzylamino)-3-(4,5-di-hydro[1,2,4]trizaolo[4,3-a]quinolin-7-yloxy)propan-2-ol derivatives

In an attempt to search for more potent positive inotropic agents,a series of 1-(benzylamino)-3-(4,5-dihydro[1,2,4]trizaolo[4,3- a]quinolin-7-yloxy)propan-2-ol derivatives was synthesized in four steps using 6-hydroxy-3,4-dihydro-2(1H)-quinolinone as a starting material,and their positive inotropic activities were evaluated by measuring the coronary blood flow(CBF)and the left ventricular pressure(LVP)followed by calculating the rate of pressure development(dp/dt_(max)values)in the preparation of rat Lan...     

Synthesis and application of a hydrophobic hypercrosslinked polymeric resin for removing VOCs from humid gas stream

A hydrophobic hypercrosslinked polymeric resin LC-1 was prepared and characterized.The properties of LC-1 resin were compared with those of a commercial hypercrosslinked polymer NDA-201 resin.In addition,the dynamic adsorption of trichloroethylene(TCE)onto LC.1 under dry and humid conditions at 303 K was investigated,the result shows that LC-1possesses high hydrophobic property and can remove TCE from gas stream without effect of high humidity efficiently.     

Viability of Using Glycerin as a Co-substrate in Anaerobic Digestion of Sugarcane Stillage (Vinasse): Effect of Diversified Operational Strategies

Vinasse, from sugar and ethanol production, stands out as one of the most problematic agroindustry wastes due to its high chemical oxygen demand, large production volume, and recalcitrant compounds. Therefore, the viability of using glycerin as a co-substrate in vinasse anaerobic digestion was tested, to increase process efficiency and biogas productivity. The effect of feeding strategy, influent concentration, cycle length, and temperature were assessed to optimize methane production. Glycerin (1.53% v/v) proved to be a good co-substrate since it increased the overall methane production in co-digestion assays. CH₄ productivity enhanced exponentially as influent concentration increased, but when temperature was increased to 35 °C, biogas production was impaired. The highest methane productivity and yield were achieved using fed-batch mode, at 30 °C and at an organic loading rate of 10.1 kg COD m⁻³ day⁻¹: 139.32 mol CH₄ m⁻³ day⁻¹, 13.86 mol CH₄ kg COD_applied, and 15.30 mol CH₄ kg COD_removed. Methane was predominantly produced through the hydrogenotrophic route. In order to treat all the vinasse produced by a mid-size sugar and ethanol plant, nine reactors with 7263.4 m³ each would be needed. The energy generated by burning the biogas in boilers would reach approximately 92,000 MW h per season and could save up to US$ 240,000.00 per month in diesel oil demand.