Rapid and efficient column separation of Re(VII) as a surrogate for Tc(VII) with benzimidazole-based cross-linked poly(ionic liquid)s

Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry - In this study, the imidazole-based poly(ionic liquid)s (PILs) synthesized by one step method has been applied for the enrichment and recovery of...     

The Shackling Effect in Cyclic Azobenzene Liquid Crystal

We demonstrate here a novel method for the design of liquid crystals (LCs) via the cyclization of mesogens by flexible chains. For two azobenzene-4,4′-dicarboxylate derivatives, the cyclic dimer, cyclic bis(tetraethylene glycol azobenzene-4,4′-dicarboxylate) (CBTAD), shows LC properties with smectic A phase, while its linear counterpart, bis(2-(2′-hydroxyethyloxy)ethyl azobenzene-4,4′-dicarboxylate (BHAD), has no LC phase. The difference is ascribed to the shackling effect from the cyclic topology, which leads to the much smaller entropy change during phase transitions and increases the isotropic temperature greatly for cyclics. In addition, the trans-to-cis isomerization of azobenzene groups under UV-light is also limited in CBTAD. With the reversible isomerization of azobenzene groups, CBTAD showed interesting isothermal phase transition behaviors, where the LC phase disappeared upon photoirradiation of 365 nm UV-light, and recovered when the UV-light was off. Combined with the smectic LC nature, a novel UV-light tuned visible light regulator was designed, by simply placing CBTAD in two glass plates. The scattered phase of smectic LC was utilized as the “OFF” state for light passage, while the UV-light induced isotropic phase was utilized as the “ON” state. The shackling effect outlined here should be applicable for the design of cyclic LC oligomers/polymers with special properties.

     

Cyclized oligomer of tetracyanoquinodimethane-tetrathiafulvalene (TCNQ-TTF): a versatile macrocyclic molecule by DFT calculations

Journal of Inclusion Phenomena and Macrocyclic Chemistry - The combination of the electron donor and acceptor into a donor–acceptor system can transform the intermolecular charge transfer...     

Characterization and properties of plywood bioadhesive derived from cottonseed protein and sawdust cellulose

Cellulose - The development of plant adhesive with good bonding strength, water resistance and thermal stability remains challenging to replace formaldehyde-based adhesive resins that usually...     

MEASUREMENT OF NANOMETER SCALE CADMIUMSELENIDE NANOCRYSTALS AND CLUSTER MOLECULES

High performance Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) has been used to determine the hydrodynamic diameters of CdSe nanocrystals as well as CdSe cluster molecules in a size range of 1 to 10 nm (Eichhofer et al., 2001).The method enables the determination of their particle size, including their ligand shells, in solution. The results are consistent with the blue shift of the absorption bands, as well as Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) experiments.The sizes of the cluster molecules were estimated from space filling models constructed from the results of a single crystal X-ray structure determination. DLS gave comparable results for the size of both types of compound, indicating that it is potentially an important additional measurement technique to TEM, which uses harsh measurement conditions,and to powder X-ray diffraction, which is difficult to interpret below 5 nm.     

Phase split of liquid–liquid two-phase flow at a horizontal T-junction

This paper provides data on the split of liquid/liquid two-phase flow at a horizontal T-junction. Phase maldistribution was measured for kerosene–water flow at the T-junction with equal pipe diameters of 67.4 mm. Data were taken with both stratified flow with a mixture at interface and dispersed flows approaching the junction. The degree of phase maldistribution was not very great but preferential emergence of either phase from the side-arm was observed depending on the flow rates of the two-phases. There are similarities with the limited split data from liquid/solid flows and the degree of separation is seen to depend on the dispersed/continuous phase density ratio. The data were compared to predictions from the correlation by Seeger et al. The Seeger equation gives but reasonable agreement.     

Consumer perspectives on genetic testing, research and services for ethnoculturally diverse populations

A panel of individuals from diverse ethnocultural backgrounds and representing a variety of genetic disorders presented their consumer perspectives on genetic programs, testing and services. Their remarks emphasized how misunderstanding and miscommunication between health care professionals and many of the populations for whom they provide services can lead to unfilled genetic service needs. Panelists recommended that health care professionals become more aware and knowledgeable about the diversity of customs, beliefs and cultures of those receiving their services. Only by building a foundation of trust and mutual respect will genetic testing, research and services become more accessible to individuals from diverse populations, their families and their communities.     

位移时空综合分析法及其在边坡工程中的应用

以往对监测位移数据分析方法主要是位移-时间关系分析。但监测数据包含了大量对工程设计和施工都很有用的信息，其中不乏位移-空间方面的信息；另一方面，从工程设计和施工角度看，除需要位移-时间信息外，还需要位移-空间信息。位移时空综合分析法的提出旨在综合位移-时间和位移-空间等两方面的信息，为工程设计和施工服务。该方法依表现形式不同又分为竖线法和曲面法两种。本文将通过五强溪船闸边坡工程实例，来进一步说明位移时空综合分析法的原理及其应用。     

Interaction of von Karman vortices and intersecting main streams in staggered tube bundles

 Flow visualization, heat transfer and pressure drop characteristics in flow through staggered tube bundles have been regarded as classical, with results well-documented. However, the mechanism of producing such results has been left untouched. Applications of staggered tube bundles are abundant in industry, for example as heat exchange devices like the shell-and-tube type and fuel bundles in nuclear reactor cores. An experimental study is recorded in the present paper which investigates the interaction of von Karman vortices and intersecting main streams in staggered tube bundles. Flow visualization by means of the particle tracing method, laser Doppler velocimetry (LDV) and pressure drop measurements using a piezometer are conducted. A modified Reynolds number appropriate to flow through a staggered tube arrangement is defined together with a pressure drop coefficient. Auto-correlation and power spectrum analyses of signals obtained from LDV measurements yield an optimum spectrum frequency which is correlated against the Reynolds number. It is concluded that flow characteristics in staggered tube bundles are determined by the interaction between the von Karman vortex street and X-shaped interacting main streams. Received: 4 August 1997 / Accepted: 3 October 1998     

AN ALGORITHM FOR SOLVING SPACECRAFT REACHABLE DOMAIN WITH SINGLE-IMPULSE MANEUVERING 1)

航天器轨道机动可达域是表征其在未来时间可能到达空间位置集合的有效方式,对维护航天器在轨安全、改善空间态势感知能力具有重要意义.现有关于可达域计算的方法仍然存在模型复杂、初值敏感性高导致计算效果较差等缺点,因此有必要发展更加简洁有效的可达域包络求解算法.本文基于近心点坐标系建立了基于未来可达位置矢量极值求解的可达域求解模型,首先定义任意指向的矢量描述方法并给出未来该指向位置是否可达的判据;其次,设置转移轨道面内机动方位角,将可达域求解问题转化为当前可达位置矢量方向的单变量极值求解问题,利用极值点处可达域包络面函数梯度需为零的条件确定转移轨道面机动方位角的取值,从而确定航天器的轨道机动可达域;此外根据二体轨道动力学特性,利用包络的对称性减少可达域求解计算量;最后通过蒙特卡洛打靶仿真对提出的可达域求解方法进行仿真验证.结果表明,本文方法对航天器单脉冲轨道机动可达域的计算结果与蒙特卡洛打靶仿真吻合良好,模型更加简洁且计算精度优于现有方法.