Optimum covariate designs in a binary proper equi-replicate block design set-up

The choice of covariates values for a given block design attaining minimum variance for estimation of each of the regression parameters of the model has attracted attention in recent times. In this article, we consider the problem of finding the optimum covariate design (OCD) for the estimation of covariate parameters in a binary proper equi-replicate block (BPEB) design model with covariates, which cover a large class of designs in common use. The construction of optimum designs is based mainly on Hadamard matrices.     

嵌段共聚物组成对薄膜形貌影响的多体耗散粒子动力学研究

利用多体耗散粒子动力学(Multibody Dissipative Particle Dynamics, Multibody DPD)方法研究了在溶剂蒸发条件下, 嵌段共聚物在表面自组装形成薄膜的过程, 分别考虑了两嵌段共聚物和三嵌段共聚物及不同组成对薄膜形貌的影响. 模拟得到了无序状薄膜和层状薄膜, 并计算了这些薄膜的序参量和薄膜厚度随时间的演化. 结果表明, 嵌段共聚物的组成对薄膜厚度几乎没有影响, 当某种组分的链段很短时, 只能形成序参量较小的无序薄膜, 相反, 则可以得到序参量较大的层状薄膜.     

一类Block型李代数的分类和中心扩张

本文我们决定了一类Block型李代数$\BB$在同构意义下的分类和中心扩张, 其中$q$是一个非零复数. 我们的结果推广了以前的一些结果.     

Dicyanobiphenyl polysioloxane stationary phases for capillary column gas chromatography

Summary The chromatographic performance of newly developed dicyanobiphenyl polysiloxane stationary phases were evaluated and compared with the performance of other polar stationary phases, including the previously reported monocyanobiphenyl polysiloxanes. Due to the unique combination of polarizable biphenyl and polar cyano functionalities in the side chains of the flexible polysiloxane backbone, and by virtue of their mild liquid crystalline properties, the new stationary phases provide excellent resolution of a wide variety of analytes, both polar and nonpolar, in both GC and SFC. They can be easily coated and cross-linked in open tubular columns, and the resultant columns demonstrate excellent efficiency and performance at temperatures up to 280–300°C. The new stationary phases exhibit enhanced selectivities for various types of isomeric compounds.     

Multiblock Copolymers Based on Highly Crystalline Polyethylene and Soft Poly(ethylene-co-butadiene) Segments: Towards Polyolefin Thermoplastic Elastomers

Block copolymers based on polyethylene (PE) and ethylene butadiene rubber (EBR) were obtained by successive controlled coordinative chain transfer polymerization (CCTP) of a mixture of ethylene and butadiene (80/20) and pure ethylene. EBR-b-PE diblock copolymers were synthesized using the {Me₂Si(C₁₃H₈)₂Nd(BH₄)₂Li(THF)}₂ complex in combination with n-butyl,n-octyl magnesium (BOMAG) used as both the alkylating and chain transfer agent (CTA). Triblock and multiblock copolymers featuring highly semi-crystalline PE hard segments and soft EBR segments were further obtained by the development of a bimetallic CTA, the pentanediyl-1,5-di(magnesium bromide) (PDMB). These new block copolymers undergo crystallization-driven organization into lamellar structures and exhibit a variety of mechanical properties, including excellent extensibility and elastic recovery in the case of triblock and multiblock copolymers.     

Continuous peeling extrusion of SEBS block copolymers

During continuous peeling, a central polymer rod free of visible defects was continuously extruded while being peeled at the die exit. Continuous peeling can occur at flow rates orders of magnitude higher than those at which initial surface cracking is observed. Thus, if continuous peeling can be controlled it may have potential industrial applications. The aim of this work was to study how different extrusion parameters (temperature, flow rate, die length and diameter) affect the presence of continuous peeling. The melt exiting the die has been filmed to link physical measurements and observations and to determine whether or not continuous peeling is present. Different criteria have been considered to represent the extrusion conditions under which continuous peeling may occur. Surface tension criteria can be used to try to predict the appearance and disappearance of continuous peeling. A correlation formula is also proposed for the rod diameter in terms of surface tension. Our results show that the ratio of the rod diameter to the die diameter is approximately 25% greater in the case of short-orifice dies (L/D ≈ 0) than for long capillaries (L/D ≈ 10). The correlations obtained allow analysis and discussion of flow regimes for possible applications.     

Uptake of Divalent Metal Ions (Cu2+, Zn2+ and Cd2+) by Polysiloxane Immobilized Glycinate Ligand System

ABSTRACT

Porous solid siloxane polymer carrying glycinate functional group of formula –(CH₂)₃NHCH₂COOH has been prepared by the sol-gel process. Treatment of aqueous solutions of divalent metal ions with the polysiloxane glycinate ligand system demonstrates that this material exhibits high potential for preconcentration of metal ions (Cu²⁺, Zn²⁺ and Cd²⁺). The ligand system chemisorbs these divalent metal ions, at optimum conditions, in the order: Cd²⁺ < Zn²⁺ < Cu²⁺. The uptake of copper ions is concentration dependent but it is independent on the presence of other competing ions. Treatment of the glycinate ligand system with acidic solution results in leaching of bound ligands. The highest leaching occurs in presence of copper ions at low pH     

ABA型聚L-丙氨酸-聚乙二醇嵌段共聚物的合成及其表征

利用L-α-丙氨酸和三聚光气反应制备了N-羧基-α-丙氨酸-环内酸酐(NCA).以聚乙二醇(PEG)为原料.制备了端氨基聚乙二醇(PEG-NH₂),并以此作为引发剂,引发NCA开环聚合.合成了不同组成和分子量的聚L-丙氨酸-聚乙二醇(PLAA-PEG-PLAA)嵌段共聚物.利用IR、¹H NMR、DSC、WAXD、CD等方法对共聚物结构进行了表征.结果表明,PEG-NH₂引发NCA开环聚合得到的是嵌段共聚物,通过¹H NMR谱得到共聚物组成及数均分子量;引入PEG的结果使聚L-丙氨酸的亲水性有所改善;CD测诚结果表明共聚物在水溶液中主链主要以α-螺旋构象存在.     

不同重叠排列方式的双层高温超导块材在永磁轨道上方的悬浮特性

研究了永磁轨道上方双层高温超导块材两种不同堆叠方式(籽晶生长线对齐方式和籽晶生长线错开方式)的悬浮特性。实验发现:这两种不同的堆叠方式对悬浮性能有不同的影响。随着场冷高度的增加,它们对悬浮性能的增加效应越来越弱,这种现象对于悬浮力来说尤其明显。场冷高度为10 mm和15 mm时,对悬浮力来说,籽晶生长线对齐堆叠方式与错开方式相比,第一次测量时前者减少的百分比为11.588%和0.870%,第二次测量时为12.693%和1.363%,第三次测量时为12.399%和1.370%。导向力也有类似的结论。经实验可以看出,可以通过优化每一块高温超导块材的具体摆放位置,来提高高温超导磁悬浮车的承载能力和稳定性。同时,这一结果对高温超导磁悬浮轴承、飞轮储能等悬浮间距小的场所也具有一定的参考价值。