Professor Qi Cong’ s therapeutic strategy of traditional Chinese medicine combined with different stages of assisted reproduction technology

The success rate of in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer is only about 28.5%.The combination of traditional Chinese medicine and assisted reproduction technology can effectively improve the pregnancy rate,which has good application prospect.However,there is no relevant record in traditional Chinese medicine.Unified diagnosis and treatment system has yet been established.According to many years of clinical experience,Professor Qi Cong summarized the treatment strategy of traditional Chinese medicine.Treatment of invigorating the spleen to nourish blood,reinforcing the spleen and kidney,tonifying the kidney and activating blood circulation,enriching the kidney to prevent miscarriage,cooling blood to stop bleeding are given based on the characteristics of each stage and patients'symptoms during the transplantation.Disease differentiation matters during intermittent stage.Besides,she advocated treating husband and wife together.All of the above are characterized by Chinese medicine concept of pre cultivating the loss,treating the same disease with different methods,and three categories of etiologic factors.

RT-qPCR normalization of reference genes in different lifehistory stages of Gracilaria vermiculophylla(Rhodophyta)

The quantitative realtime polymerase chain reaction(RT-qPCR)is a powerful and sensitive method to measure expression of targeted gene but it highly relies on the use of suitable reference genes for data normalization.We evaluated the expressions of 8 housekeeping genes:18S ribosomal rDNA(18S rDNA),28S ribosomal r DNA(28S rDNA),rubisco large subunit(rbc-L),β-actin(ACT),glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase(GAPDH),elongation factor 1(EF1),β-tubulin(Tub B),and P-phycoerythrin B(PEB),to select the suitable reference genes for different life-history stages(tetrasporophyte,carposporophyte,and male/female gametophyte)of Gracilaria vermiculophylla by absolute quantitative method.Softwares geNorm and BestKeeper were used to verify the results acquired from copy number analysis.Results show that the expression of identified reference genes varied in comparing groups composed of different type of life stages.It is suggested that 18S rDNA and TubB could be used for highly complex samples composed of mixed ploidy and phases.18S rDNA and 28S rDNA were also preferred for using among the matured isomorphic samples.But for samples with different maturities,TubB and ACT were recommended for tetrasporophytes and gametophytes respectively.

Improved microwave dielectric properties of MgAl_(2)O_(4)spinel ceramics through(Li_(1/3)Ti_(2/3))^(3+)doping

A series of nominal compositions MgAl_(2-x)(Li_(1/3)Ti_(2/3))_(x)O_(4)(x=0,0.04,0.08,0.12,0.16,and 0.20)ceramics were successfully prepared via the conventional solid-state reaction route.The phase compositions,microstructures,and microwave dielectric properties were investigated.The results of x-ray diffraction(XRD)and scanning electron microscopy(SEM)showed that a single phase of MgAl_(2-x)(Li_(1/3)Ti_(2/3))_(x)O_(4)ceramics with a spinel structure was obtained at x≤0.12,whereas the second phase of MgTi_(2)O_(5)appeared when x>0.12.The cell parameters were obtained by XRD refinement.As the x values increased,the unit cell volume kept expanding.This phenomenon could be attributed to the partial substitution of(Li_(1/3)Ti_(2/3))^(3+)for Al^(3+).Results showed that(Li_(1/3)Ti_(2/3))^(3+)doping into MgAl_(2)O_(4)spinel ceramics effectively reduced the sintering temperature and improved the quality factor(Q_f)values.Good microwave dielectric properties were achieved for a sample at x=0.20 sintering at 1500℃in air for 4 h:dielectric constantε_(r)=8.78,temperature coefficient of resonant frequencyτ_(f)=-85 ppm/℃,and Q_(f)=62300 GHz.The Q_(f)value of the x=0.20 sample was about 2 times higher than that of pure MgAl_(2)O_(4)ceramics(31600 GHz).Thus,MgAl_(2-x)(Li_(1/3)Ti_(2/3))_(x)O_(4)ceramics with excellent microwave dielectric properties can be applied to 5G communications.

滴灌条件下不同营养元素配比对烤烟生长发育及光合特性的影响研究

为探究滴灌水肥一体化条件下,不同营养元素配比对烤烟生长发育及光合特性的影响,以‘NC55’为试验材料,在大田水肥一体条件下,比较分析6种不同营养元素配比对烤烟株高、叶面积、光合速率及叶绿素等的差异。结果表明,移栽后28天滴灌追施高氮水溶肥(N:P:K=30:10:10),35天追施水溶肥(N:P:K=15:15:30),42天追施高钾水溶肥(N:P:K=12:8:38)或栽后28、35、42天追肥硝酸钾烟田,有较大的叶面积和较好的株高,干物质积累多,旺长期净光合速率高,生育前期叶绿素总量和类似胡萝卜素含量较高,后期降解明显,利于成熟收获采收。

利用分子动力学模拟研究页岩吸附能力的影响因素及微观机理的综述

页岩气主要以吸附态和游离态赋存于页岩孔隙中,其吸附态难以开采,因此探究影响页岩吸附能力的影响因素对我国的页岩气勘探和开发具有重要意义。目前,在页岩储层润湿性和孔渗等方面,利用分子动力学模拟技术研究影响页岩吸附能力的机理还不够深入,需进一步完善。本文介绍研究页岩吸附能力的3种主要手段及其优缺点,分析前人利用分子动力学模拟的手段研究页岩吸附能力的参数和表征方法,并揭示不同的影响因素对页岩吸附能力的影响微观机理。温度、压力和流体特征为外在影响因素,而孔隙结构、有机质类型、有机质成熟度和黏土矿物类型等为内在影响因素,有机质类型、成熟度和黏土矿物类型等因素在分子模拟中可用不同页岩基质表面来体现。本文主要阐述利用分子模拟技术,从分子尺度研究页岩吸附能力的表征手段和影响因素并揭示其吸附机理,弥补了其他研究手段的不足,为页岩“甜点”优选以及提高我国未来油气勘探效率提供了理论基础。

CFD-Based Optimization of Hot Primary-Air Pipe Networks in Power Plant Milling Systems

A hot primary-air pipe system is the bridge connecting an air-preheater with a coal mill in power generation stations.The effective geometrical configuration of the pipe network greatly affects the air flow distribution and consequently influences the safe and economic operation of milling systems in power stations.In order to improve the properties of the air flow,in the present work the SIMPLEC method is used to simulate numerically the flow field for the original layout of the system.As a result,the internal mechanisms influencing the uneven pressure drop in each branch are explored and three optimization schemes are proposed accordingly.The numerical results indicate that,for the original layout,the local pressure drop of the tee section accounts for approximately 74%of the total drop of the system,with other pressure drops depending on the specific branch considered.It is shown that after optimization,a roughly balanced flow resistance and flow rate can be obtained.Compared with the original layout,the pressure drop relating to different branches is significantly reduced.

Experimental research on stabilities, thermophysical properties and heat transfer enhancement of nanofluids in heat exchanger systems

Stable TiO_2–water nanofluids are prepared by a two-step method, stabilities of nanofluids are investigated by precipitation method and transmittance method respectively, and thermal conductivities and viscosities are also measured. An experimental system for studying the heat transfer enhancement of nanofluids is established,and heat transfer and flow characteristics of TiO_2–water nanofluids in heat exchanger systems with a triangular tube and circular tube are experimentally studied. The effects of nanoparticle mass fractions(ω = 0.1 wt%–0.5 wt%) and Reynolds numbers(Re = 800–10000) on the heat transfer and flow performances of nanofluids are analyzed. Fitting formulas for Nusselt number and resistance coefficient of nanofluids in a triangular tube are put forward based on the experimental data. The comprehensive performances of nanofluids in a triangular tube are investigated. It is found that nanofluids in a triangular tube can significantly improve the heat transfer performance at the cost of a small increase in resistance coefficient compared with that in a circular tube, especially the resistance coefficients are almost the same between different nanoparticle mass fractions at turbulent flow. It is also found that the comprehensive evaluation index η decreases with Reynolds number at laminar flow but a critical maximum value appears at turbulent flow.

Experimental study on thermo-hydraulic performances of nanofluids flowing through a corrugated tube filled with copper foam in heat exchange systems

Thermo-hydraulic characteristics of TiO_2-water nanofluids in thin-wall stainless steel test tubes(corrugated tube and circular tube) filled with copper foam(40 PPI) are experimentally investigated and compared with those in test tubes without copper foam. The effects of nanoparticle mass concentration on flow and heat transfer performances are investigated. In addition, the mutual restriction relationships between Reynolds number(Re), Nusselt number(Nu) and resistance coefficient(f) are discussed respectively. Also, the comprehensive coefficient of performance(CCP) between heat transfer and pressure drop is evaluated. The results show that core-enhancement region for heat transfer using experimental tubes filled with copper foam is notably different from that of tubes without copper foam. There is a corresponding Reynolds number(about Re = 2400) for the maximum CCP of each condition. And the heat transfer can be enhanced dramatically and sustained at 8000 ≤ Re ≤ 12000.

A Review of Methods Based on Nanofluids and Biomimetic Structures for the Optimization of Heat Transfer in Electronic Devices

Nowadays,the utilization rate of electronic products is increasing while showing no obvious sign of reaching a limit.To solve the associated“internal heat generation problem”,scientists have proposed two methods or strategies.The first approach consists of replacing the heat exchange medium with a nanofluid.However,the high surface energy of the nanoparticles makes them prone to accumulate along the heat transfer surface.The second method follows a different approach.It tries to modify the surface structure of the electronic components in order to reduce the fluid-dynamic drag and improve the rate of heat exchange.This article reviews these effects considering different types of nanofluid and different shapes,sizes,and arrangements of“biomimetic grooves”.The idea to use these two methods in a combined fashion(to improve heat transfer and reduce flow resistance at the same time)is also developed and discussed critically to a certain extent.

Application of Superhydrophobic Surface on Boiling Heat Transfer Characteristics of Nanofluids

Boiling heat transfer is a mode using the phase change of working medium to strengthen the heat exchange due to its good heat exchange capability,and it is widely used in heat exchange engineering.Nanofluids have been used in the direction of enhanced heat transfer for their superior thermophysical property.The wetting,spreading and ripple phenomena of superhydrophobic surfaces widely exist in nature and daily life.It has great application value for engineering technology.In this article,the boiling heat exchange characteristics of nanofluids on superhydrophobic surface are numerically studied.It was found that with the increase of superheating degree,the steam volume ratio of unmodified heated surface increases to saturation,while the steam volume and evaporation ratio of modified superhydrophobic surface increase firstly and then decrease.At the same time,bubbles are generated and accumulated more fully on superhydrophobic surface.It was also found that nanofluids with low viscosity are more affected by superhydrophobic surface characteristics,and the increase is more significant with high superheating degree,and the superhydrophobic surface is beneficial to enhancing boiling heat exchange.Compared with the simulation results,it could be concluded that the boiling heat exchange performance of CuO-water nano-fluids on the modified superhydrophobic surface is better than that of CuO-ethylene glycol nanofluids under high superheating degree.

Evaluation of bacterial contamination on three different surfaces within domestic refrigerators

The objectives of this study were to analyze the number of microorganisms,fungal composition and the correlation between bacterial enrichment and air quality on three internal surfaces(the inner wall,shelf,and basket)of domestic refrigerators.The results showed that the inner wall had a significantly lower number of coliforms(P<0.05),and the range was 0.2−2.5 log MPN cm^(-2).The total bacterial counts and psychrophilic bacterial counts on three internal surfaces in the same refrigerator tended to be consistent.Moreover,the inner wall owned a simpler bacterial community structure.At the genus level of fungi,the dominant flora of both the inner wall and shelf were Saccharomyces spp.and Candida spp.,while Saccharomyces spp.,Candida spp.and Fistulina spp.took superiority in the basket.Specifically,Shannon index and Simpson index,which represent the bacterial community diversity,were the lowest on the wall,and six bacterial species on the inner wall had relative abundance higher than 0.5%of the total operational taxonomic units(OTUs),while for the shelf and basket,there were 12 and 11 bacterial species respectively.Also,there was a significant negative correlation in the basket between the chao1 index and PM2.5.This study could provide guidance for the sanitation and recommend adequate packaging of foods stored in refrigerators.