Experimental Evaluation of Strain Shielding in Distal Femur in Revision TKA

Theoretical concerns about the use of cemented and press-fit stems in revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA) include stress shielding with adverse effects on prosthesis fixation. Radiological studies have showed distal femoral bone resorption after revision TKA. The revision with use of stems can place abnormal stresses. These stresses can promote the effect of bone stress shielding and may contribute to bone loss. Experimental quantification of strain shielding in the distal synthetic femur following TKA is the main purpose of the present study. Three different constructs of TKA were assessed. The first construct included a stemless femoral component. The other two included a press-fit and a cemented femoral stem. Cortical bone strains were measured experimentally with tri-axial strain gauges in synthetic femurs before and after in-vitro knee surgery. The difference between principal strains of implanted and intact femur was calculated for each strain gauge position. This study indicates that the use of stems in distal femur changes the distribution and magnitude of bone strains. The press-fit stem provoked relevant bone area (stem length) subjected to strain shielding and also originated the highest reduction of strains in the distal region, which can potentially induce bone resorption. The stemless implanted femur produced minor bone strain changes relatively to the intact femur. The use of distal femur stems increases initial stability in the bone, but the observed reduction of strains in this region, relative to the intact femur, provokes strain shielding that can induce bone resorption and may compromise the long term implant stability.     

WxC-MCM-48催化剂的合成、表征及加氢脱硫催化性能

以正硅酸乙酯(TEOS)为硅源，十六烷基三甲基溴化铵(CTAB)为表面活性剂，仲钨酸铵为钨源，采用水热晶化法一步合成了不同钨含量(以Si、W物质的量比n_Si/n_W表示)的WO₃-MCM-48，然后经甲烷/氢气(V/V=1/4)混和气体程序升温还原碳化(TPC)，制备出了W_xC-MCM-48(x=1、2)催化剂，采用XRD、N₂吸附-脱附和NH₃-TPD对样品的结构进行了表征，用噻吩作为模型化合物，对W_xC-MCM-48催化剂的加氢脱硫催化活性进行了评价。结果表明，在一定钨含量的条件下，WO₃-MCM-48和W_xC-MCM-48样品仍然保持MCM-48的三维立方有序介孔结构，n_Si/n_W=30～15时，碳化钨的物相为W₂C；n_Si/n_W=7.5时，碳化钨为W₂C和WC物相，W_xC-MCM-48催化剂表现出了良好的加氢脱硫催化性能。     

The crystal structure of the molybdenum cementite Mo12Fe22C10 (ξ-phase)

The crystal structure of molybdenum cementite Mo₁₂Fe₂₂C₁₀ (-phase) has been determined by means of a single crystal x-ray diffraction study of crystal fragments. The lattice parameters were found to be:a=10.865 (3),b=7.767 (2),c=6.559 (2) Å and =120.13 (2)°, space group C2/m;Z=1. From the analysis ofPatterson maps and differenceFourier analysis the atomic parameters were derived, yielding a residual ofR=0.059. The crystal structure contains octahedral and triangular prismatic groups which accommodate the carbon atoms in their voids, as is usually found in interstitial compounds. The octahedral building group consists of four Mo- and two Fe-atoms, the triangular prism is built up by four Fe-and two Mo-atoms. The mode of filling of the metal polyhedra is discussed.

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Die Kristallstruktur von Molybdän-Zementit, Mo₁₂Fe₂₂C₁₀ (-Phase)

Zusammenfassung Die Kristallstruktur von Molybdän-Zementit, Mo₁₂Fe₂₂C₁₀ (-Phase) wird auf Grund von Einkristall-Beugungsaufnahmen unter Anwendung vonPatterson-and DifferentialFourier-Analysen bestimmt. In der monoklinen Elementarzelle (a=1.870;b=7.67;c=6.563 Å, =120.1°) Raumgruppe C 2/m befindet sich eine Formeleinheit Mo₁₂Fe₂₂C₁₀ (oderZ=2, Mo₆Fe₁₁C₅). DerR-Wert von 6% für 1200 Reflexe unterstreicht die Richtigkeit der Struktur, die aus oktaedrischen und trigonal prismatischen Gruppen aufgebaut ist. Die Oktaedergruppe besteht aus 4 Mo- und 2-Fe-Atomen, die trigonal prismatische Gruppe aus 4 Fe- und 2 Mo-Atomen. Die Kohlenstoffatome füllen die Lücken dieser Bauelemente, wie es für typische Einlagerungscarbide (Komplexcarbide) erwartet werden kann.

     

First‐principles study of metal/nitride polar interfaces: Ti/TiN

We have examined the optimal interface structure, ideal work of adhesion and bonding character of polar Ti(110)/TiN(111) interfaces by first‐principles density‐functional plane‐wave pseudopotential calculations. Both Ti‐ and N‐terminated interfaces, including six different interface structures, were calculated. The interface structure for each termination, continuing the TiN crystal structure across the interface, has the largest work of adhesion. Although both terminations yield substantial adhesion energies in the range 3–7 J m^?2, the N‐terminated interface is ～4 J m^?2 stronger than the Ti‐terminated interface. Analysis of the interfacial electronic structure shows that the Ti‐terminated interface is a mixed strong, metallic and weak covalent character, whereas the N‐terminated interface is a polar covalent bond similar to the Ti/TiC interface. Further study of the separation of the optimal interface shows that the cleavages will never fracture at the interface due to the strong bonding, which is consistent with the experimental results. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

钇提高YT14硬质合金耐磨性的机制

研究了不同Ｙ添加量对ＹＴ１４硬质合金显微组织、结构和耐磨性的影响。结果表明，在ＹＴ１４硬质合金中添加微量Ｙ，可显著提高合金的耐磨性。Ｙ的主要作用是均匀细化碳化物相和Ｃｏ相；提高Ｃｏ粘结相中Ｗ、Ｔｉ元素的固溶量及αＣｏ相所占的体积分数，从而提高Ｃｏ粘结相的强韧性；Ｙ在合金中形成Ｙ２ＷＯ６，表明Ｙ还可还原和清除碳化钨表面氧化膜，增强Ｃｏ粘结相与硬质相之间的结合强度     

Ultrafine molybdenum carbide nanoparticles supported on nitrogen doped carbon nanosheets for hydrogen evolution reaction

Nitrogen doped carbon nanosheets supported molybdenum carbides nanoparticles (Mo_xC/NCS) have been synthesized by tuning the mass ratio of melamine and ammonia molybdate. The Mo₂C/NCS-10 exhibits superior electrocatalytic performance and stability for HER, which was attributed to N-doped carbon nanosheets, small particle size, mesoporous structure, and large electrochemical active surface area.     

Pore formation during the pyrolysis of C-Nb2O5 and C-Ta2O5 xerogels

Binary organic-inorganic gels have been prepared by mixing a carbonaceous hydrosol and a Nb₂O₅ or Ta₂O₅ sol derived by hydrolysis of the alkoxides. The gels are pyrolyzed under an inert atmosphere into precursors in which carbon and the metal oxides are mixed very intimately. High temperature treatment converts the precursors into the cubic face centered carbides. The precursors as well as the carbides have been shown to be micro- and mesoporous materials. Measurements of nitrogen adsorption reveal a characteristic change of the shapes of the isotherms (Type I Type IV) and of the hysteresis loops (H4H2H1) during the thermal processes. Pore widening has been observed with rising temperature. The phenomena of crystallization, carbothermal reduction and sintering were found to control the pore shape and size. The results of the adsorption measurement correlate well with those of the thermoanalytical and X-ray diffraction studies.Dedicated to Professor Dr. rer.nat. Dr. h.c. Hubertus Nickel on the occasion of his 65th birthday     

UCr4C4 with filled MoNi4 type structure

The title compound was prepared by arc melting coldpressed pellets of the elemental components with subsequent annealing at both 800°C or 1100°C. UCr₄C₄ crystallizes tetragonal, space group I4/m,a=0.79363 (4) nm,c=0.30754 (3) nm,V=0.19370 nm³ withZ=2 formula units per cell. The structure was determined from single-crystal X-ray data and refined to a residual ofR=0.027 for 16 variable parameters and 279 structure factors. The positions of the metal atoms correspond to those of the MoNi₄ type structure. The carbon atoms occupy octahedral voids formed by four chromium and two adjacent uranium atoms. Chemical bonding in UCr₄C₄ and in other interstitial compounds is briefly discussed. The average valence electron number of the metal atoms is usually greater for the unfilled (host) structure than for the corresponding filled structure.Dedicated to Prof. Dr.Kurt Komarek and to Prof. Dr.Adolf Neckel on the occasion of their 60th birthdays.     

硬质合金-球墨铸铁复合铸造

进行了硬质合金-球墨铸铁复合铸造工艺试验，观察了结合区的显微组织，比较了硬质合金复合铸造前后的硬度。结果表明：采用合适的复合铸造工艺，可以保证这两种金属之间实现良好的冶金结合，硬质合金的组织及性能基本不发生改变。