Redefining Event Variables for Efficient Modeling of Continuous-Time Batch Processing

We define events so as to reduce the number of events and decision variables needed for modeling batch-scheduling problems such as described in [15]. We propose a new MILP formulation based on this concept, defining non-uniform time periods as needed and decision variables that are not time-indexed. It can handle complicated multi-product/multi-stage machine processes, with production lines merging and diverging, and with minimum and maximum batch sizes. We compare it with earlier models and show that it can solve problems with small to medium demands relative to batch sizes in reasonable computer times.     

斜入射脉冲X射线产生电流实验

 针对斜入射脉冲X射线与金属的几种可能相互作用机制,设计了实验布局,测量了斜入射X射线在金属靶上产生的脉冲电流,建立了相应的理论模型。结果显示,当X射线入射强度低于10⁵ W/cm²时,以光电效应为主,高于此值时,以热电效应为主导。这表明,X射线加载强度较弱时,电子表现出个体行为,而增大X射线入射强度,电子表现出弱关联集体行为。由此可以预测,超强X射线辐照下,金属表面将出现宏观尺度的电荷密度调制,在退激发过程中,这种调制状态可能以较高的效率辐射定向的微波电磁脉冲。     

聚龙一号装置上首次铝套筒Z箍缩X射线背光照相实验

在聚龙一号脉冲功率装置上首次完成了对带正弦扰动铝套筒Z箍缩的X射线背光照相实验。实验采用千焦耳激光器（1053 nm, 1 kJ, 1 ns）驱动固体靶材产生X射线, 然后利用基于球面晶体的单色背光照相技术以及直接点投影背光照相技术, 成功观测到约7.5 MA电流驱动条件下, Z箍缩铝套筒的外边界不稳定性发展情况。该实验验证了在聚龙一号装置上联合千焦耳激光器开展X射线背光照相实验的能力, 为后续精密Z箍缩物理研究奠定了基础。     

A method to evaluate the Sachs formula

A rule-based method for evaluating the Sachs formula is introduced. For simple molecules, such as linear chains and monocycles, the Sachs formula can be evaluated by directly using the rules. For complex molecular systems, the Sachs formula can be evaluated by first breaking up the molecule into constituent pieces of sufficient simplicity so that data for them are available in the data base and then constructing the molecule from the known data by adding all pieces together, one at a time, via a series of binary rules. The method changes the way of evaluating the Sachs formula from a trial-and-error-type numerical search to a purely algebraic manipulation and thus tremendously reduces the computing times. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Int J Quant Chem 65 : 19–36, 1997     

Nanoindentation of biodegradable cellulose diacetate‐graft‐poly(L‐lactide) copolymers: Effect of molecular composition and thermal aging on mechanical properties

Nanoindentation of cellulose diacetate‐graft‐poly(lactide)s (CDA‐g‐PLLAs) synthesized by ring opening graft copolymerization of L ‐lactide in bulk onto the residual hydroxyl positions on CDA were conducted to investigate the effect of the molecular composition and thermal aging on mechanical properties and creep behavior. Continuous stiffness measurement (CSM) technique was used to obtained hardness and elastic modulus. These material properties were expressed as a mean value from 100 to 300 nm depths and an unloading value at final indentation depth. The hardness and elastic modulus in all CDA‐g‐PLLAs were higher than those in pure CDA, indicating that the introduction of PLLA increases the hardness and elastic modulus. With an increase of crystallinity by thermal aging, the hardness and elastic modulus were increased in both CDA‐g‐PLLA and PLLA. The creep test performed by CSM showed that the creep strain of CDA was decreased by the grafting of PLLA. Thermal aging decreased the creep strain of CDA‐g‐PLLA and PLLA. With an increase of holding time, hardness was decreased, whereas elastic modulus was kept almost constant. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part B: Polym Phys 45: 1114–1121, 2007     

Green,ultrafine cellulose-based porous nanofibrous membranes for efficient heavy metal removal through incorporation of chitosan by various electrospinning ways

Rapid global industrialization has worsened the heavy metal contamination of aquatic ecosystems globally. In this study, green, ultrafine cellulose-based porous nanofibrous membranes for efficient heavy metal removal were obtained by incorporating chitosan (CS) and using conventional and core–shell electrospinning ways. The relationship between the parameters of the electrospinning solution, the micro-morphology and porosity, the chemically active sites, the thermal stability, and the adsorption performance of the biocomposite nanofibrous membranes were analyzed. The adsorption effects of the copper ions, including the initial concentration, solution pH, and interaction time, were investigated. The results show that the average diameters of the conventional and core–shell ultrafine nanofibers with 50% and 30% CS loading are 56.22 nm and 37.28 nm, respectively. The core–shell cellulose acetate (CA)/CS biocomposite nanofibrous membranes showed the weaker thermal stability with a 48.2 °C lower maximum thermal decomposition temperature and induced the surface aggregation of more copper ions compared to the conventional one. A more uniform distribution of the chemical adsorption sites is obtained by conventional single-nozzle electrospinning than by core–shell electrospinning, which effectively promotes the adsorption performance of copper ions and decreases the surface shrinkage of the nanofibrous membranes during adsorption. The 30% CS conventional nanofibrous membranes at an aqueous solution pH of 5 showed the optimum adsorption capacity of copper ions (86.4 mg/g). The smart combination of renewable biomass with effective chemical adsorption sites, electrospinning technology that produces an interwoven porous structure, and an adsorption method with low cost and facile operation shows a promising prospect for water treatment.

     

On some problems in the theorems of alternant hydrocarbons

A number of theorems of alternant hydrocarbons presented by Dewar are proved to be wrong. A statement of the related theorem instead of Dewar's is presented.     

Physical and mechanical properties of polyvinyl alcohol and polypropylene composite materials reinforced with fibril aggregates isolated from regenerated cellulose fibers

Natural fibers in micro and nano scales may be a potential alternative for man-made fibers because of the comparable mechanical properties to those of glass, carbon, and aramid fibers. Cellulose fibril and fibril aggregate are generally prepared by physical treatments, e.g., high-pressure homogenizer, or chemical treatments, e.g., acid hydrolysis. In this study, fibril aggregates were generated from a regenerated cellulose fiber by a novel mechanical treatment. The geometrical characteristics of the fibers and the fibril aggregates were investigated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and polarized light microscopy (PLM), and its crystallinity was investigated by wide angle X-ray diffraction (WAXD). The degree of fibrillation of the fibers was indirectly evaluated by water retention value (WRV). Nano-biocomposites reinforced with fibril aggregates were prepared by film casting and compression molding and evaluated by tensile test. The morphological characteristics of the nanocomposites were investigated with SEM and PLM. As reference, commercial microfibrillated cellulose was also used to reinforce biodegradable polymer.     

基于Z箍缩X射线源的热-力学效应实验

材料或结构对强脉冲X射线的响应如热激波的传播和喷射冲量等,统称为X射线热-力学效应,在抗辐射加固研究、天体物理、行星科学等领域具有重要应用。利用驱动电流近10 MA脉冲功率装置上的丝阵Z箍缩X射线源开展了初步的热-力学效应实验。采用20 mm直径的双层铝丝阵产生了约230 kJ的X射线总辐射能,其中铝的K壳层产额约为30 kJ,距离源中心5 cm处的样品上的X射线能注量为732 J/cm2。受辐照样品为厚度2 mm、直径10 mm的铝制圆盘,其背面设置有铝衬套,样品与衬套的总质量为585 mg。采用全光纤光子多普勒测速（PDV）系统来测量受辐照样品后表面的运动过程。PDV测量的样品后表面速度历程显示,当热激波到达后表面时的自由面速度为2.12 km/s,样品最终的整体运动速度为180 m/s。根据冲击波关系式以及动量守恒原理,推导出X射线在样品中产生的热激波应力为19.2 GPa,单位面积上的喷射冲量为1341 Pa·s,进而由喷射冲量和X射线能注量测量结果可以推出冲量耦合系数为1.83 Pa·s·cm2/J。同时,对实验测量结果的可靠性和不确定度进行了讨论和分析。这些实验结果初步验证了将PDV技术应用于热-力学效应研究的可行性。