Ultra-wide tuning single channel filter based on one-dimensional photonic crystal with an air cavity

By inserting an air cavity into a one-dimensional photonic crystal of LiF/GaSb, a tunable filter covering the whole visible range is proposed. Following consideration of the dispersion of the materials, through modulating the thickness of the air cavity, we demonstrate that a single resonant peak can shift from 416.1 to 667.3 nm in the band gap at normal incidence by means of the transfer matrix method. The research also shows that the transmittance of the channel can be maximized when the number of periodic LiF/GaSb layers on one side of the air defect layer is equal to that of the other side. When adding a period to both sides respectively, the full width at half maximum of the defect mode is reduced by one order of magnitude. This structure will provide a promising approach to fabricate practical tunable filters in the visible region with ultra-wide tuning range.     

Optical detection of phenolic compounds based on the surface plasmon resonance band of Au nanoparticles

An indirect colorimetric method is presented for detection of trace amounts of hydroquinone (1), catechol (2) and pyrogallol (3). The reduction of AuCl4(-) to Gold nanoparticles (Au-NPs) by these phenolic compounds in the presence of cetyltrimethylammonium chloride (CTAC) produced very intense surface plasmon resonance peak of Au-NPs. The plasmon absorbance of Au-NPs allows the quantitative colorimetric detection of the phenolic compounds. The calibration curves derived from the changes in absorbance at lambda = 568 nm were linear with concentration of hydroquinone, catechol and pyrogallol in the range of 7.0 x 10(-7) to 1.0 x 10(-4)M, 6.0 x 10(-6) to 2.0 x 10(-4)M and 6.0 x 10(-7) to 1.0 x 10(-4)M, respectively. The detection limits were 5.3 x 10(-7), 2.5 x 10(-6) and 3.2 x 10(-7)M for the hydroquinone, catechol and pyrogallol, respectively. The method was applied satisfactorily to the determination of phenolic compounds in water samples and pharmaceutical formulations.     

Note on the theory of three-dimensional growth of the porous passivating layers on metals

An analytical relationship “the current peak height—the potential sweep rate” is derived for the three-dimensional film formation under ohmic resistance control. The model takes into account both the changing of the coverage degree and the thickening of the surface film. It is shown that a criterion for definition of the growth type (2D or 3D) of the surface film can be offered. An offered model is tested for anodic oxidation of silver in sulfuric acid solution.     

Sample plug induced peak splitting in capillary electrophoresis studied using dual backscattered interferometry and fluorescence detection

The appearance of unexpected peaks in capillary electrophoresis (CE) is common and can lengthen the time of method development as assay conditions and experimental parameters are varied to understand and mitigate the effects of the additional peaks. Additional peaks can arise when a single-analyte zone is split into multiple zones. Understanding the underlying mechanism of these phenomena, recognizing conditions that favor its presence, and knowing how to confirm and eliminate the effect are important for efficient method optimization. In this study, we examine how the overlap of analyte zones with the sample plug can lead to peak splitting. This is explored experimentally using dual detection CE, which enables both the sample plug and analyte zones to be independently and simultaneously measured from the same detection volume. Simulations performed via COMSOL Multiphysics confirm the origin of the splitting and help guide experiments to reduce and eliminate the effect. Our findings show that this peak splitting mechanism can arise in separations of both small and large molecules but is, especially, prevalent in separations of slowly migrating macromolecules. This effect is also more prevalent when using a short length-to-detector, as is commonly found in microfluidic applications. A simple diffusion-less model is introduced to develop strategies for reducing peak splitting that avoids modifying the apparatus, such as by lengthening the separation length, which can be difficult. Decreasing the sample plug length and slowing the electroosmotic flow can both reduce this effect, which is confirmed experimentally.     

Rapid separation and binding configuration prediction of the components in Danshen decoction to endothelin A receptor using affinity chromatography and molecular dynamics simulation

As a famous traditional Chinese formula, Danshen Decoction has the potential to relieve the pain of pulmonary arterial hypertension patients, however, the functional components remain unknown. Herein, we reported a method to screen the functional components in Danshen Decoction targeting endothelin receptor A, an accepted target for the treatment of the disease. The receptor was functionalized on the macroporous silica gel through an epidermal growth factor receptor fusion tag and its covalent inhibitor. Using the affinity gel as the stationary phase, the bioactive compound was identified as salvianolic acid B by mass spectrometry. The binding kinetic parameter (dissociation rate constants k_d) of salvianolic acid B with the receptor was determined via peak profiling. Using the specific ligands of the receptor as probes, the binding configuration prediction of salvianolic acid B with the receptor was performed by molecular dynamics simulation. Our results indicated that salvianolic acid B is a potential bioactive compound in Danshen Decoction targeting the receptor. This work showed that receptor chromatography in combination with molecular dynamics simulation is applicable to predicting the binding kinetics and configuration of a ligand to a receptor, providing crucial insight for the rational design of drugs that recognize functional proteins.     

基于微尺度压电振动发电机的微电源设计

为弥补传感器网络传统供电存在的不足,该文设计了一种基于微尺度压电发电机的微电源,其可有效拾取周围环境中的振动能量,从而为低功耗的传感器系统提供电能。该电源由具有微尺度效应的微振动发电机与外部高效的无源峰值监测开关电路集成而得,结合Matlab仿真分析可知,其输出电压可达0.24V;无源峰值监测开关电路能保证压电片间电荷的全部输出,与具有经典接口的微电源相比其输出功率提高了3倍。     

基于加速度传感器的运动步数检测算法研究

为解决人体运动过程中手腕摆动对步数检测干扰的影响,提出了一种区域峰值步数检测算法。该算法根据人体运动时的加速度信号特征,使用高斯滤波去除噪声对加速度信号的影响,基于三轴合加速度数据采用区域峰值检测方法判定有效步伐,同时利用提取的加速度信号幅值的变化量作为特征值,准确实现了稳定状态下的跑步、走路两种动作的自动识别,并根据人体不同的运动状态自动调整采样速率,有效降低了系统功耗。实验结果表明,区域峰值算法相比于动态阀值和单一峰值的算法具有更高的步数检测精确度,可达到95%以上。     

基于实测大气参数的水蒸气吸收衰减的仿真计算

针对红外辐射在大气传输过程中,水蒸气的吸收衰减,只利用经验公式计算,存在较大的误差;利用MODTRAN等专业软件,使用过程复杂且移植和兼容较困难。因此,文中基于实测的大气参数,利用分子单线吸收法计算得到不同温度下的水蒸气吸收系数,拟合各月温度的高度分布解析式;仿真计算了水蒸气的光谱透过率和平均透过率,仿真结果表明,海拔高度、天顶角和传输距离等对水蒸气透过率具有较大影响,本方法计算的水蒸气透过率具有很高的准确度,在工程应用上具有一定的参考价值。     

基于MODTRAN的光波大气透射率模型设计

由于红外辐射等光波在地球大气中传输会受到大气吸收、散射等作用的影响,因此研究光波在大气中的传输特性成为了一项重要的课题。本文主要通过对可见光和红外波段光波在大气中传输机理的研究,建立透射率模型来反映大气对光波传输的衰减作用。通过仿真计算出各个波段的光波在大气中传输的衰减结果,并利用MODTRAN软件计算结果对透射率模型进行比较分析。研究结果表明：透射率模型和MODTRAN软件仿真所得光波的透射率都在40%~100%之间变化,且变化曲线趋势一致性较好。所得结果真实有效,对工程实际有一定的作用。     

提高有序用电避峰预案的科学合理和公平性的措施

最近几年,关于智能用电成为世界各地电网建设过程中重点研究的内容和领域,其是未来智能电网系统中的主要发展趋势,对提高电网供电效率和质量有着显著的促进作用。有序用电避峰预案是最近几年在供电企业中应用比较广泛的一种模式,但是其在实际的应用过程中还存在不少问题,需要管理人员及时采取措施将其解决。本文主要结合本人工作实际情况,就有序用电避峰预案执行过程中存在的问题进行分析,并提出了相应的解决对策,希望通过本次研究对更好的提供有序用电避峰预案的科学性和合理性有一定帮助。