Atomic-absorption spectrometric determination of cobalt,nickel, and copper in geological materials with matrix masking and chelation-extraction

An atomic-absorption spectrometric method is reported for the determination of cobalt, nickel, and copper in a variety of geological materials including iron- and manganese-rich, and calcareous samples. The sample is decomposed with HP-HNO₃ and the residue is dissolved in hydrochloric acid. Ammonium fluoride is added to mask iron and 'aluminum. After adjustment to pH 6, cobalt, nickel, and copper are chelated with sodium diethyl-dithiocarbamate and extracted into methyl isobutyl ketone. The sample is set aside for 24 h before analysis to remove interferences from manganese. For a 0.200-g sample, the limits of determination are 5–1000 ppm for Co, Ni, and Cu. As much as 50% Fe, 25% Mn or Ca, 20% Al and 10% Na, K, or Mg in the sample either individually or in various combinations do not interfere. Results obtained on five U.S. Geological Survey rock standards are in general agreement with values reported in the literature.     

Vibrational analyses of silacyclopentanes

The complete infrared and Raman spectra of 1,1-difluoro-1-silacyclopentane and 1,1-dichloro-1-silacyclopentane have been recorded and analyzed. Furthermore, a number of the vibrational frequencies of the silacyclopentane and silacyclopentane-1, 1-d₂ molecules have been reassigned.A normal coordinate calculation for each of these molecules was carried out and this demonstrated the validity of the assignments. Considerable mixing of the modes was found especially where ring vibrations and SiX₂ motions were involved.     

An alternative multipolar expansion for intermolecular potential functions

We have derived a new multipolar expansion for intermolecular potential-energy functions with applications in molecular physics, theoretical chemistry, and mathematical physics. The new formulation employs a separation of radial and angular terms with a simple index structure that leads to computational efficiency and ease of physical interpretation. For the case of the Coulomb interaction, we compare the present formulation with two conventional multipole expansions: the Cartesian tensor and the irreducible spherical tensor expansions. The new formalism leads to efficient numerical algorithms that are useful for general applications beyond intermolecular potentials. In addition to the electrostatic Coulomb interaction, we illustrate the formalism with applications to special function theory and a bipolar expansion involved in potential theory.     

Effect of diffusion on rates and molecular weights in graft polymerization

A theoretical analysis has been made of the graft polymerization process in terms of the quantitative interrelationship between the initiation rate R_i, the k_p/k_t^1/ ratio of the monomer, the equilibrium solubility M of the monomer in the polymer, the polymer film thickness L, and the diffusivity D of the monomer in the polymer. It is shown how the values of these parameters in any grafting system interact to lead to diffusion-controlled graft polymerization. Whether graft polymerization is diffusion-free or diffusion-controlled depends on the values of K_p, d, k_p/k_p^1/2, and L as gathered in the parameter A = [(K_p/k_t^1/2)R_i, D,/^1/2] L/2. When the values of the various terms are such that A is less than 0.1 (i.e., D is large while R_i, k_p, and L are small), the reaction is diffusion-free. When A is greater than 3 (i.e., D is small while R_i, k_p, and L are large), the reaction is diffusion-controlled. The derived equations showing the relationship between kinetic and diffusional parameters are theoretically applicable to all grafting systems, i.e., for all monomer-polymer combinations under all conditions of reaction temperature, radiation intensity and polymer film thickness. The theoretical analysis has been verified for the rate and degree of polymerization for the radiation-induced graft polymerization of styrene to polyethylene.     

Silicon-29 NMR Study of Alkali-Exchanged NaY Zeolites

High-resolution solid-state ²⁹Si NMR has been applied to the study of partially exchanged Li, K, and Cs NaY zeolites. The order of the ²⁹Si chemical shifts of dehydrated samples is Li, Na-Y < Na-Y < K, Na-Y. The correlation between the ²⁹Si chemical shift and the Li or K loading on Li, Na-Y or K, Na-Y was rationalized in terms of the interaction between the framework and the cations inside the small cages. Because of the restrictive migration of large Cs⁺ ions from the supercages to the small cages, the ²⁹Si chemical shift of Cs, Na-Y was found to be similar to that of Na-Y.     

Design of a novel chip on glass package solution for CMOS image sensor device

This paper presents a chip-on-glass (COG) package solution for CMOS image sensors based on highly precise and reliable bumping and flip-chip bonding techniques. The package is fabricated using three core techniques, namely the damage-free image sensor bumping technique, the wafer form glass substrate patterned technique, and the damage-free flip-chip bonding technique. Since the proposed package concept is new, the effects of the package geometry and material properties on the package reliability are uncertain in the initial design stage. A three-dimensional nonlinear finite element model of the proposed CMOS image sensor package is created. In the simulations, the applied thermal load is cooled from 200 °C to ambient temperature (25 °C) to model the thermal deformation and warpage of the package during the practical ACF assembly cooling process. The design parameters influencing the reliability of the package, i.e. the material properties of the ACF, the thickness of the image chip and the thickness of the optical glass are investigated. Two control levels are specified for the chip, glass, and ACF factors and a 2³ factorial design is created to determine the appropriate combination of material properties and geometric size. It is found that the glass thickness and the ACF properties significantly affect the thermal deformation of the package, while the chip and glass factors, and the interaction between them, significantly affect the warpage. Regression models are developed to perform a series of surface response simulations. Using the developed statistical tests and regression models, suitable material selection criteria and geometric sizes can be specified to satisfy various reliability considerations in the initial design stage.     

Hierarchical multicast techniques and scalability in mobile Ad Hoc networks

Many potential applications of Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (MANETs) involve group communications among the nodes. Multicasting is an useful operation that facilitates group communications. Efficient and scalable multicast routing in MANETs is a difficult issue. In addition to the conventional multicast routing algorithms, recent protocols have adopted the following new approaches: overlays, backbone-based, and stateless. In this paper, we study these approaches from the protocol state management point of view, and compare their scalability behaviors.To enhance performance and enable scalability, we have proposed a framework for hierarchical multicasting in MANET environments. Two classes of hierarchical multicasting approaches, termed as domain-based and overlay-driven, are proposed. We have considered a variety of approaches that are suitable for different scenarios such as multicast group sizes and number of groups. Results obtained through simulations demonstrate enhanced performance and scalability of the proposed techniques.     

无机元素与计量学模型结合的半夏产地溯源研究

目的:建立不同产地半夏无机元素的分析方法和溯源体系,为半夏药材的质量控制和道地性评价提供技术支持。方法:采用电感耦合等离子体质谱法(ICP-MS)和电感耦合等离子体原子发射光谱法(ICP-AES)对我国6个主产区72份半夏样品中K、Ca、Na、Mg、Al等37种无机元素的含量进行测定,并采用方差分析、主成分分析、因子分析等计量学方法进行统计与评价。通过对比BP-神经网络算法、K-最近邻算法、最小二乘支持向量机等多种模式识别方法,探索适合半夏产地溯源的最佳模型。结果:不同产地半夏中无机元素的构成各具特征,各无机元素含量在产地间差异显著(P＜0.05),其中La、Pb、As、Na、Bi、Hg、Sn、Cd、Ag 9种元素在不同产区间的差异最为明显;3D-plots图显示不同产地半夏样品分布相对集中,具备产地分类的可行性;KNN分类模型(曼哈顿距离)是半夏产地溯源的最佳方法,测试集的正确率达到100%。结论:无机元素分析技术结合适当的计量学模型可以实现半夏的产地溯源。     

Joint Optimization of Control Strategy and Energy Consumption for Energy Harvesting WSAN

With the rapid development of wireless sensor technology, recent progress in wireless sensor and actuator networks (WSANs) with energy harvesting provide the possibility for various real-time applications. Meanwhile, extensive research activities are carried out in the fields of efficient energy allocation and control strategy design. However, the joint design considering physical plant control, energy harvesting, and consumption is rarely concerned in existing works. In this paper, in order to enhance system control stability and promote quality of service for the WSAN energy efficiency, a novel three-step joint optimization algorithm is proposed through control strategy and energy management analysis. First, the optimal sampling interval can be obtained based on energy harvesting, consumption, and remaining conditions. Then, the control gain for each sampling interval is derived by using a backward iteration. Finally, the optimal control strategy is determined as a linear function of the current plant states and previous control strategies. The application of UAV formation flight system demonstrates that better system performance and control stability can be achieved by the proposed joint optimization design for all poor, sufficient, and general energy harvesting scenarios.     

(112)B碲锌镉衬底表面Everson腐蚀坑与材料缺陷的关系

通过研究碲锌镉衬底(112)B面缺陷腐蚀坑和(111)B面缺陷腐蚀坑之间的关系,揭示了(112)B面腐蚀坑与材料缺陷之间的关系.结果显示,Everson腐蚀剂在碲锌镉材料(112)B面上揭示的棒状腐蚀坑起源于材料中的体缺陷,或由延伸缺陷腐蚀坑在缺陷终止后演变而成,三种典型形状的锥形腐蚀坑分别来自延伸方向为<110>、<...