Determination of optical properties of slices of turbid media by diffuse CW laser light scattering profilometry

In this work we present a method for determining the optical parameters of turbid media, namely its absorption coefficient (μ_a) and its reduced scattering coefficient . It is based on the measurement of CW transmittance profiles and analysis of the experimental data by a theoretical model based on the diffusion approximation (DA) of the radiative transfer equation (RTE). The method developed has been investigated with solid polymer probes but it could be applied for liquid materials as well. Experimental results are presented and compared to those of other authors together with a discussion about the accuracy of measurements. In addition, measurements using integrating spheres as well as Monte Carlo simulations are also presented to validate these results.     

三维荧光指纹光谱用于污染河流溶解性有机物来源示踪研究

采用三维荧光指纹光谱技术对河流溶解性有机物荧光特征进行了研究。结果表明,污染河流中的溶解性有机物主要有腐殖质和蛋白质两类,类腐殖质荧光峰λ_激发/λ_发射为250/460 nm(A1),220/400 nm(A2)和325/420 nm(C);类蛋白质荧光峰λ_激发/λ_发射为285/357 nm(T1),230/360 nm(T2)。支流的类蛋白质荧光峰T1和T2由于生活污水的排放,其荧光强度都有明显增强。Fe3+离子在支流与干流汇合后浓度增加到支流的30倍,相应的类腐殖质荧光峰A1也发生了明显蓝移现象,而其他荧光峰则没有明显的偏移。激发波长较长的类腐殖质C,A1和类蛋白质T1荧光强度由于稀释及Fe3+等金属离子猝灭而明显降低,以至荧光峰消失。而较低激发波长的类蛋白质T2和UV类腐殖质A2荧光强度和荧光峰位置相对比较稳定,不容易受到溶液化学条件影响。激发波长220～230 nm荧光团可以用来示踪污染河流溶解性有机物。     

Efficient removal of crystal violet and methylene blue from wastewater by ultrasound nanoparticles Cu-MOF in comparison with mechanosynthesis method

The present investigation reports the synthesis of CuBTC (BTC = 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylate) metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) under solid-state conditions and ultrasound irradiation. Herein, we study uptake and release properties of crystal violet (CV) and methylene blue (MB) from ultrasound nano-CuBTC MOF in comparison with mechanosynthesis method (bulk structure). The ultrasound-assisted methods give a decrease in the surface area as calculated from the reduced nitrogen adsorption capability. In comparison, the uptake of guest molecules on ultrasound nano-CuBTC is remarkable and clearly exceeds that of bulk structure in the aqueous solution of guests. In bulk compound the channel length is increased so that the amount of adsorption is decreased a little. The small guest enters and leaves the cavity rapidly, whereas larger guests enter slowly due to their size relative to the size of the gaps in the capsule. As a result, the uptake and release of MB from CuBTC is faster than that of CV.     

Effects of ultrasound on Microcystis aeruginosa cell destruction and release of intracellular organic matter

Harmful algal blooms negatively impact ecosystems and threaten drinking water sources. One potential method to effectively counteract algal blooms is ultrasonication. However, ultrasonication can easily lead to the release of intracellular organic matter (IOM). The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the destruction of algal cells and IOM release at different ultrasound frequencies. Microcystis aeruginosa cells were ultrasonicated at 20 kHz with an intensity of 0.038 W/mL, 740 kHz with an intensity of 0.113 W/mL, and 1120 kHz with an intensity of 0.108 W/mL. The IOM release was detected by fluorescence spectroscopy in addition to the more commonly used haemocytometry and optical density. After ultrasonication for 15 min, the removal rate of algal cells reached 10.5% at 20 kHz, 9.46% at 740 kHz, and 35.4% at 1120 kHz. The 20 kHz and 740 kHz ultrasound caused local damage to algal cells and then disrupted them, whereas the 1120 kHz ultrasound directly disrupted most algal cells. The extracellular organic matter (EOM), which was increased by ultrasonication, mainly consisted of protein-like compounds, chlorophyll, and a small amount of humic-like substances. Gas vacuoles had been destructed before the cells were broken, as indicated by the decrease of cell size and the wrinkles on the cell surface. Moreover, the removal of algae cells while upholding integrity is more conducive to the safety of the water environment.     

Degradation process in organic thin film devices fabricated using P3HT

The stability of regioregular poly(3-hexylthiophene 2,5-diyl) (P3HT) thin films sandwiched between indium tin oxide (ITO) and aluminium (Al) electrodes have been investigated under normal environmental conditions (25°C and RH∼45–50%). Electrical and optical properties of ITO/P3HT/Al devices have been studied over a period of 30 days. Mobility μ of the order of 10⁻⁴ cm²/V-s has been obtained from the V ² law in the as-deposited P3HT films. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) investigations show blistering of Al contacts in devices with a poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) interlayer on application of voltage whereas no blistering is seen in devices without PEDOT. The results have been explained in terms of trap generation and propagation and the moisture-absorbing nature of PEDOT.      

基于MATLAB软件对不同偏振光在不同介质中的传播过程的动态模拟

利用MATLAB软件对不同偏振光在真空、各向同性介质、线型各向异性介质以及圆型各向异性介质中的传播过程进行了三维动态模拟,能够加深学生对光的偏振概念以及各种偏振光与不同介质之间相互作用原理的理解。     

Discrete vs. continuum-scale simulation of radiative transfer in semitransparent two-phase media

The mathematical formulation of the continuum approach to radiative transfer modeling in two-phase semi-transparent media is numerically validated by comparing radiative fluxes computed by (i) direct, discrete-scale and (ii) continuum-scale approaches. The analysis is based on geometrical optics. The discrete-scale approach uses the Monte Carlo ray-tracing applied directly to real 3D geometry measured by computed tomography. The continuum-scale approach is based on a set of continuum-scale radiative transfer equations and associated radiative properties, and employs the Monte Carlo ray-tracing for computations of radiative fluxes and for computations of the radiative properties. The model two-phase media are reticulate porous ceramics and a particle packed bed, each composed of semitransparent solid and fluid phases. The results obtained by the two approaches are in good agreement within the limits of statistical uncertainty. The continuum-scale approach leads to a reduction in computational time by approximately one order of magnitude, and is therefore suited to treat radiative transfer problems in two-phase media in a wide range of engineering applications.     

Propagation of optical vortex solitons due to the Gouy phase in strongly nonlocal nonlinear media

In this paper,we present a study on the propagation of the symmetrical optical vortices formed by two collinear Laguerre-Gauss solitons in strongly nonlocal nonlinear media.The optical vortices,which move along the beam axis as the light propagates,result in a rotation of the beam’s transverse profile.This physical reason of the rotation is the Gouy phase acquired by the component beams.     

The structural and catalytic properties of nanoparticles@MOF composites: A case study of Au@ZIF-8 hybrid crystals

Strain analysis of the MOF and its composites using high-resolution X-ray diffractionmeter (XRD) was carried out and the presence of non-uniform, depth-related strain in the MOF crystals was confirmed. Further analysis showed that the magnitude and distribution of strain in MOF crystals can be tuned with the incorporation of nanoparticles (NPs). Moreover, the spatial controlled structures can also optimize functionalities of the NPs@MOF, which was exemplified by their applications on the catalytic reduction of nitroarenes. It is anticipated that the investigation of MOF structure evolution through controlling the architectures of the MOF/NPs hybrid materials will shed a light on the study of optimizing the mechanical and chemical properties of MOF composites.