Structural,magnetic and magnetocaloric properties of AMn1−xGaxO3 compounds with 0≤x≤0.2

Structural, magnetic and magnetocaloric properties of manganites series with the AMn_1−xGa_xO₃ (A=La_0.75Ca_0.08Sr_0.17 and x=0, 0.05, 0.1 and 0.2) composition have been investigated to shed light on Ga-doping influence. Solid-state reaction method was used for preparation. From XRD study, all samples are found single phase and crystallize in the orthorhombic structure with the Pnma space group. The variation of the magnetization M vs. temperature T, under an applied magnetic field of 0.05 T, reveals a ferromagnetic–paramagnetic transition for all samples. The experimental results indicate that T_C decreases from 336 to 135 K with increasing Ga substitution. Magnetocaloric effect (MCE) was estimated, in terms of isothermal magnetic entropy change (−ΔS_M), using the M(T, μ₀H) data and employing the thermodynamic Maxwell equation. The maximum entropy change and Relative Cooling Power (RCP) show non-monotonic behaviors with increasing the concentration of Gallium. In fact, the maximum value of ΔS_Mmaxof AMn_1−xGa_xO₃ for x=0.00 and 0.2 samples is found to be, respectively, 2.87 and 1.17 J/kg/K under an applied magnetic field change of 2 T. For the same applied magnetic field (μ₀H=2 T), the RCP values are found to vary between 97.58 and 89 J/kg.     

SpinStudioJ: A cross-platform NMR data acquisition and processing workbench based on a plug-in architecture

Flexibility and extensibility are important issues in the design of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) software, as these determine the ability to integrate a variety of continuously evolving data acquisition and processing methods. Here, SpinStudioJ is introduced. It is an NMR data acquisition and processing workbench with a plug-in-based architecture. The workbench is based on Eclipse Rich Client Platform, which provides a plug-and-play runtime mechanism and rich graphical user interface functionality. New data acquisition methods and processing algorithms can be easily integrated into the SpinStudioJ workbench by defining extension points, without the need to redistribute existing modules. The software is independent of operating systems, as it leverages the cross-platform feature of the Java virtual machine.     

Structural Models of Dense Gels

The structural models of gels typically reported concentrate either on the solid space or the pore space of the system. The models described in this paper present a connection between grain and pore spaces, applicable to dense gels with uniform particulate microstructure. The gel structure is depicted as a hierarchy at several levels by means of models built up using the Monte-Carlo technique, on the basis of random close packing (RCP) premises. The pore volume distributions are calculated from the largest sphere radius inscribed within the interstices. These distributions are compared to the pore volume distributions of various RCP classic models and to the pore volume distributions of a series of xerogels measured by means of the Brunauer-Emmett-Teller method. Data on the pore volumes associated with different hierarchical levels (e.g., micro-, meso-, or macropores), the local density of the i-th aggregation level and packing of the successive levels are obtained.     

A scheme for the RCP pattern of the nano-structure

IntroductionThe balls-ffeng is a haous and dimcult problem. The meaning is the material ba1lswhich contains in it fill spare. This is an older problem. the Random-Continuous-Pile (RCP)problem. that can be trared bark to the l8th centur};'.. There are man}' unknown mysteriesin the RCP structure. With the materiaJ science de\-elopment. this old RCP problem has bee11paid attention to. Especially. in the nan(pmetre mdterial. bubble fluids. amorphous solid5.tlle RCP problem shows its titali…     

带接头在役混凝土电杆受力性能试验研究

为了揭示在役混凝土电杆连接接头的破坏机理和承载性能,进行了6根两类不同杆长、跨中带钢圈接头的混凝土电杆的抗弯承载力试验,通过试验观察了各试件的受力全过程和破坏形态,获取了弯矩-挠度曲线、裂缝宽度-弯矩曲线、刚度退化规律曲线以及极限弯矩等重要指标.对比分析了两种杆长试件的承载力和刚度变化规律,并通过试验拟合,提出了相关刚度退化规律公式.研究结果表明,试件所具有的破坏形态大多为混凝土拉裂、接头钢圈不屈服,破坏具有明显的脆性;截面的平均应变符合平截面假定;杆长较短试件的极限承载力显著大于较长杆长的试件;裂缝宽度-弯矩曲线大致经历了4个阶段:即未开裂阶段、逐渐增长阶段、稳定发展阶段、快速开裂阶段;杆长较短试件的初始弹性刚度以及弹塑性刚度都比较长杆长试件的大;电杆连接接头的相对刚域范围对杆身受力性能具有极大的影响.     

Magnetocaloric effect and magnetic properties in YMnO3 perovskite

The magnetic properties and magnetocaloric effect in YMnO₃ have been investigated using Monte Carlo simulations. The thermal magnetization, specific heat and magnetic entropy have been obtained for different values of exchange interactions and for a several external magnetic field values. The variation of adiabatic temperature change with the temperatures has been obtained for several values of external magnetic field. It has been found that the sample exhibited a paramagnetic to ferromagnetic phase transition at 30 K. The transition temperature of YMnO₃ has been deduced for different values of size (1/L) and different values of exchange interactions. The relative cooling power with several values of external magnetic field has been established.     

Analysis of Pros and Cons in Using [68Ga]Ga-PSMA-11 and [18F]PSMA-1007: Production,Costs, and PET/CT Applications in Patients with Prostate Cancer

The aim of this work is to compare [⁶⁸Ga]Ga-PSMA-11 and [¹⁸F]PSMA-1007 PET/CT as imaging agents in patients with prostate cancer (PCa). Comparisons were made by evaluating times and costs of the radiolabeling process, imaging features including pharmacokinetics, and impact on patient management. The analysis of advantages and drawbacks of both radioligands might help to make a better choice based on firm data. For [⁶⁸Ga]Ga-PSMA-11, the radiochemical yield (RCY) using a low starting activity (L, average activity of 596.55 ± 37.97 MBq) was of 80.98 ± 0.05%, while using a high one (H, average activity of 1436.27 ± 68.68 MBq), the RCY was 71.48 ± 0.04%. Thus, increased starting activities of [⁶⁸Ga]-chloride negatively influenced the RCY. A similar scenario occurred for [¹⁸F]PSMA-1007. The rate of detection of PCa lesions by Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT) was similar for both radioligands, while their distribution in normal organs significantly differed. Furthermore, similar patterns of biodistribution were found among [¹⁸F]PSMA-1007, [⁶⁸Ga]Ga-PSMA-11, and [¹⁷⁷Lu]Lu-PSMA-617, the most used agent for RLT. Moreover, the analysis of economical aspects for each single batch of production corrected for the number of allowed PET/CT examinations suggested major advantages of [¹⁸F]PSMA-1007 compared with [⁶⁸Ga]Ga-PSMA-11. Data from this study should support the proper choice in the selection of the PSMA PET radioligand to use on the basis of the cases to study.     

Synthesis of reversible cyclic peptides

A novel approach for the synthesis of cyclic peptides that can exist in either linear or cyclized conformations is described. Synthesis of the peptides was achieved via a modified solid phase methodology. The reversible linear/cyclized (i.e., open/closed) states are controlled via the reduction/oxidation of a disulfide bond incorporated into the backbone of the peptide chain.     

The influence of metal ion on the scaling in the mineral water tests

Finding some economical and environmentally friendly inhibitors was always one of our research goals. The present paper researched the method of rapid controlled precipitation (RCP) and the results showed it was reliable and suitable as the method of evaluating the scaling. Then through the method of RCP, the paper would investigate four kinds of metal ions as the inhibitors, the results showed the zinc ion and copper ion were suitable as the inhibitors. In the 300-mL solution (calcium ion concentration of 126.5 mg L⁻¹), the total efficiency of 100% was reached for the copper ion concentration of 0.8 mg L⁻¹ and for the zinc ion concentration of 0.3 mg L⁻¹. After choosing the zinc ion and copper ion as the inhibitors, this paper also investigated the cooperative effect of the mixed metal ions, the results showed the mixed ions would not change the inhibition effectiveness of any single metal ion, but could affect the calcium carbonate germination and change the crystal morphology. Electronic supplementary material  The online version of this article (doi:) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.