Division of carbon sink functional areas and path to carbon neutrality in coal mines

Remote sensing image data of typical mining areas in the Loess Plateau from 1986 to 2018 were used to analyze the evolution of land use,explore the division of carbon sink functional areas,and propose carbon neutrality paths to provide a reference for the coal industry carbon peak,carbon-neutral action plan.Results show that(1)land use has changed signifcantly in the Pingshuo mining area over the past 30 years.Damaged land in industrial,opencast,stripping,and dumping areas comprises 4482.5 ha of cultivated land,1648.13 ha of grassland,and 963.49 ha of forestland.(2)The carbon sink functional areas of the Pingshuo mining land is divided into invariant,enhancement,low carbon optimization,and carbon emission control areas.The proportion of carbon sinks in the invariant area is decreasing,whereas the proportion in enhancement,low carbon optimization,and carbon emission control areas is gradually increasing.(3)The carbon neutrality of the mining area must be reduced from the entire process of stripping–mining–transport–disposal–reclamation,and carbon emissions and carbon sink accounting must start from the life cycle of coal resources.Therefore,carbon neutrality in mining areas must follow the 5R principles of reduction,reuse,recycling,redevelopment,and restoration,and attention must be paid to the potential of carbon sinks in ecological protection and restoration projects in the future.

Single-layer intrinsic 2H-phase LuX_(2)(X=Cl,Br,I)with large valley polarization and anomalous valley Hall effect

Manipulation of the valley degree of freedom provides a new path for quantum information technology,but the real intrinsic large valley-polarization materials are rarely reported up to date.Here,we perform first-principles calculations to predict a class of 2H-phase single layer(SL)materials LuX_(2)(X=Cl,Br,I)to be ideal candidates.SL-Lu X_(2)are ferrovalley materials with a giant valley-polarization of 55 meV–148 meV as a result of its large spin–orbital coupling(SOC)and intrinsic ferromagnetism(FM).The magnetic transition temperatures of SL-LuI_(2)and SL-LuCl2are estimated to be 89 K–124 K,with a sizable magnetic anisotropy at out-of-plane direction.Remarkably,the anomalous valley Hall effect(AVHE)can be controlled in SL-LuX_(2)when an external electric field is applied.Moreover,the intrinsic valleypolarization of SL-LuI_(2)is highly robust for biaxial strain.These findings provide a promising ferrovalley material system for the experimentation of valleytronics and subsequent applications.

Magnetic Damping Properties of Single-Crystalline Co_(55)Mn_(18)Ga_(27) and Co_(50)Mn_(18)Ga_(32) Films

We investigate the structural,static magnetic and damping properties in two Mn-deficient magnetic Weyl semimetal Co-Mn-Ga(CMG) alloy films,i.e.,Co_(55)Mn_(18)Ga_(27)(CMG1) and Co_(50)Mn_(18)Ga_(32)(CMG2),which were epitaxially grown on MgO(001) substrates.CMG1 has a mixing phase of B2and L21,larger saturation magnetization(M_(s) ~760 emu/cm^(3)),stronger in-plane magnetic anisotropy.CMG2 has an almost pure B2phase,smaller M_(s)(~330 emu/cm^(3)),negligible in-plane magnetic anisotropy.Time-resolved magneto-optical Kerr effect results unambiguously demonstrate an obvious perpendicular standing spin wave(PSSW) mode in addition to the Kittel mode for both of the CMG films.The intrinsic damping constant is about 0.0055 and 0.015 for CMG1 and CMG2,respectively,which are both significantly larger than that of the stoichiometric CMG(i.e.,Co_(2)MnGa)film reported previously.In combination with the first-principles calculations,the intrinsic damping properties of the Mn-deficient CMG films can be well explained by considering the increase of density of states at the Fermi level,reduction of M_(s),and excitation of the PSSW mode.These findings provide a new clue to tuning the magnetic damping of the magnetic Weyl semimetal film through slight off-stoichiometry.

Recent Progress of Full‑Field Three‑Dimensional Shape Measurement Based on Phase Information

Full-field three-dimensional(3D)measurement technology based on phase information has become an indispensable part of geometric dimension measurement in modern scientific research and engineering applications.This field has been developing and evolving for the study of highly reflective phenomena,diffuse reflections,and specular surfaces,and many novel methods have emerged to increase the speed of measurements,enhance data accuracy,and broaden the robustness of the system.Herein,we will discuss the latest research progress in full-field 3D shape measurement based on phase information systematically and comprehensively.First,the fundamentals of 3D shape measurement based on phase information are introduced,namely,phase-shifting and transform-based methods.Second,recent technological innovations are highlighted,including increases in measurement speed and automation and improvements in robustness in complex environments.In particular,the challenges faced by these technological advances in solving highly dynamic,composite surface measurement problems are presented,i.e.,with multiexposure techniques proposed for high dynamics that extend the dynamic range of the camera to reduce the effects of overexposure but increase the cost of time and have high hardware requirements,fringe adaptive techniques that overcome light variations but are computationally complex,and multipolarized camera techniques that reduce the effects of light variations but are sensitive to the light source.Third,the phase-shifting method combined with coding is proposed to improve the measurement speed,but the accuracy is slightly reduced.Deep learning techniques are proposed to cope with measurements in complex environments,but the dataset computation process is cumbersome.Finally,future research directions are suggested,and the challenges are presented.Overall,this work provides a reference for researchers and engineers.

Qualitative analysis of chemical components in Lianhua Qingwen capsule by HPLC-Q Exactive-Orbitrap-MS coupled with GC-MS

The Lianhua Qingwen(LHQW) capsule is a popular traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of viral respiratory diseases.In particular,it has been recently prescribed to treat infections caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2).However,due to its complex composition,little attention has been directed toward the analysis of chemical constituents present in the LHQW capsule.This study presents a reliable and comprehensive approach to characterizing the chemical constituents present in LHQW by high-performance liquid chromatography-Q Exactive-Orbitrap mass spectrometry(HPLC-Q Exactive-Orbitrap-MS) coupled with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry(GC-MS).An automated library alignment method with a high mass accuracy(within 5 ppm) was used for the rapid identification of compounds.A total of 104 compounds,consisting of alkaloids,flavonoids,phenols,phenolic acids,phenylpropanoids,quinones,terpenoids,and other phytochemicals,were successfully characterized.In addition,the fragmentation pathways and characteristic fragments of some representative compounds were elucidated.GC-MS analysis was conducted to characterize the volatile compounds present in LHQW.In total,17 compounds were putatively characterized by comparing the acquired data with that from the NIST library.The major constituent was menthol,and all the other compounds were terpenoids.This is the first comprehensive report on the identification of the major chemical constituents present in the LHQW capsule by HPLC-Q Exactive-Orbitrap-MS,coupled with GCMS,and the results of this study can be used for the quality control and standardization of LHQW capsules.

Effects of Fiber Surface Pretreatment and Composite Posttreatment on Mechanical Properties of 2D⁃Cf/Phosphate Geopolymer Matrix Composites

Geopolymers are an important class of materials with potential applications because of their heat resistance,flame resistance,environmental friendliness,and possibilities of being transformed into ceramic matrix composites at low cost.However,the low mechanical properties as well as the intrinsic brittleness limit their technological implementations,and it is necessary to enhance the mechanical properties of geopolymers by adopting various kinds of reinforcements.In this work,therefore,two⁃dimensional continuous carbon fiber(Cf)reinforced phosphate⁃based geopolymer composites(Cf/geopolymer)were prepared through ultrasonic⁃assisted impregnation method.Effects of acetone treatment and high⁃temperature treatment on the properties of Cf/geopolymer composites were studied by X⁃ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS),X⁃ray diffraction(XRD),and scanning electron microscopy(SEM).Results of the study proved that acetone treatment plays a key role in ameliorating the interfacial interaction between Cf and phosphate matrix,which can thus enhance the mechanical properties of Cf/geopolymer composites.The Cf/geopolymer composites prepared by acetone⁃treated Cf had a flexural strength of 156.1 MPa and an elastic modulus of 39.7 GPa in Y direction.Moreover,an additional Sol⁃SiO2 re⁃impregnation treatment could further enhance the mechanical properties of the acetone⁃treated Cf/geopolymer composites by repairing the cracks and filling the pores.The results in this paper not only provide insights into the surface modification of Cf,but also report a facile and low⁃cost preparation route for Cf/geopolymer composites with potential applications in aerospace and defense technology.

Modeling the 2017 September 10 solar energetic particle event using the iPATH model

On 2017 September 10,a fast coronal mass ejection(CME)erupted from the active region(AR)12673,leading to a ground level enhancement(GLE)event at Earth.Using the 2D improved Particle Acceleration and Transport in the Heliosphere(iPATH)model,we model the large solar energetic particle(SEP)event of 2017 September 10 observed at Earth,Mars and STEREO-A.Based on observational evidence,we assume that the CME-driven shock experienced a large lateral expansion shortly after the eruption,which is modeled by a double Gaussian velocity profile in this simulation.We apply the in-situ shock arrival times and the observed CME speeds at multiple spacecraft near Earth and Mars as constraints to adjust the input model parameters.The modeled time intensity profiles and fluence for energetic protons are then compared with observations.Reasonable agreements with observations at Mars and STEREO-A are found.The simulated results at Earth differ from observations of GOES-15.However,the simulated results at a heliocentric longitude 20°west to Earth fit reasonably well with the GOES observation.This can be explained if the pre-event solar wind magnetic field at Earth is not described by a nominal Parker field.Our results suggest that a large lateral expansion of the CME-driven shock and a distorted interplanetary magnetic field due to previous events can be important in understanding this GLE event.

An Instance-Learning-Based Intrusion-Detection System for Wireless Sensor Networks

This paper proposes an instance-learning-based intrusion-detection system （IL-IDS） for wireless sensor networks （WSNs）. The goal of the proposed system is to detect routing attacks on a WSN. Taking an existing instance-learning algorithm for wired networks as our basis, we propose IL-IDS for handling routing security problems in a WSN. Attacks on a routing protocol for a WSN include black hole attack and sinkhole attack. The basic idea of our system is to differentiate the changes between secure instances and attack instances. Considering the limited resources of sensor nodes, the existing algorithm cannot be used directly in a WSN. Our system mainly comprises four parts： feature vector selection, threshold selection, instance data processing, and instance determination. We create a feature vector form composed of the attributes that changes obviously when an attack occurs within the network. For the data processing in resource-constrained sensor nodes, we propose a data-reduction scheme based on the clustering algorithm. For instance determination, we provide a threshold-selection scheme and describe the concrete-instance-determination mechanism of the system. Finally, we simulate and evaluate the proposed IL-IDS for different types of attacks.

Cold Wave Climate Characteristics and Risk Zoning in Jilin Province

Using the meteorological data of 50 stations in Jilin Province from 1961 to 2016, the demographic and economic data, and geographical information of all counties and cities aims to conduct the risk zoning of cold wave disasters in Jilin Province. The results show that, since 1961, the average number of cold wave occurrences per year in Jilin Province is 8.3 days, of which the highest number of occurrences occurred in February, followed by December and January, and the spring cold wave occurred mostly in March. From the map of cold-sea disaster risk zoning in Jilin Province, due to factors such as topography and land use distribution, the west and east of Jilin Province have a certain resilience to the disasters caused by cold waves, and the risk of disasters is low. The distribution of agricultural facilities and large areas of farmland in the central region are extremely sensitive to cold wave disasters and have a high risk of disasters. Areas with high risk of cold wave are mainly concentrated in Siping City, Changchun City, Liaoyuan City, Jilin City, northern Tonghua City and most of Baishan City. Areas with low cold wave risk are mainly concentrated in most of Baicheng City, most of Songyuan City and Yanbian Prefecture. And other places are moderately risky areas of cold waves.

Synthesis and characterization of high entropy(TiVNbTaM)_(2)AlC(M=Zr,Hf)ceramics

The high-entropy design of MAX phases is expected to confer superior properties,but its study was hindered by the complex synthesis method and limited purity of samples.In this work,two noteworthy types of high-entropy MAX phase structural ceramics,high-entropy(TiVNbTaM)_(2)AlC(M=Zr,Hf),were designed and prepared by the in-situ synthesis using spark plasma sintering(SPS).The microstructure and lattice parameters of sintered samples were determined.Compared with the single-component MAX phases,the highly pure high-entropy(TiVNbTaZr)_(2)AlC sample had good physical and mechanical properties,including electrical conductivity of 0.96×106Ω^(-1)·m^(-1),thermal expansion coefficient of 3.65×10^(-6) K^(-1),thermal conductivity of 8.98 W·m^(-1)·K^(-1),Vickers hardness of 9.80 GPa,flexural strength of 507 MPa,fracture toughness of 5.62 MPa·m^(1/2),and compressive strength of 1364 MPa,which exhibited the remarkable hardening-strengthening effect.

Comparison of the water consumption levels of four shelterbelt tree species in a typical arid oasis in Northwest China

The shelterbelt is an indispensable barrier to the ecological and economic development of an oasis.Soil moisture,groundwater and irrigation greatly affect the shelterbelt water consumption and development.In this study,the transpiration rate of shelterbelt trees,soil moisture and meteorological data were collected to determine the effects of soil moisture and meteorological factors on the water consumption of different shelterbelt tree species via multivariate statistical methods.The results showed that the water consumption rate was positively correlated with solar radiation,air temperature and precipitation.Moreover,the leaf transpiration rate exhibited the trend of P.Russkii Jabl.˃P.alba˃P.simonii Carr.>P.nigracv,while the average daily water consumption decreased in the order of P.alba>P.Russkii Jabl.>P.simonii Carr.>P.nigracv.The average daily water consumption levels of P.alba,P.Russkii Jabl.,P.simonii Carr.and P.nigracv were(9.15±0.92)kg/(tree∙d),(6.95±1.41)kg/(tree∙d),(4.43±1.32)kg/(tree∙d),and(1.58±0.18)kg/(tree∙d),respectively.Over the growing season,the soil water consumption levels of P.alba,P.Russkii Jabl.,P.simonii Carr.,and P.nigracv in each shelterbelt tree stand reached 674.8,336.9,358.1 and 161.7 kg,respectively.More than 96%of the soil moisture lost was provided by the upper 120-cm soil layer.Understanding the influence and contribution of soil water and meteorological factors to shelterbelt water consumption is beneficial for shelterbelt management and protection.

3D-printed Lunar regolith simulant-based geopolymer composites with bio-inspired sandwich architectures

Over time,natural materials have evolved to be lightweight,high-strength,tough,and damage-tolerant due to their unique biological structures.Therefore,combining biological inspiration and structural design would provide traditional materials with a broader range of performance and applications.Here,the application of an ink-based three-dimensional(3D)printing strategy to the structural design of a Lunar regolith simulant-based geopolymer(HIT-LRS-1 GP)was first reported,and high-precision carbon fiber/quartz sand-reinforced biomimetic patterns inspired by the cellular sandwich structure of plant stems were fabricated.This study demonstrated how different cellular sandwich structures can balance the structure–property relationship and how to achieve unprecedented damage tolerance for a geopolymer composite.The results presented that components based on these biomimetic architectures exhibited stable non-catastrophic fracture characteristics regardless of the compression direction,and each structure possessed effective damage tolerance and anisotropy of mechanical properties.The results showed that the compressive strengths of honeycomb sandwich patterns,triangular sandwich patterns,wave sandwich patterns,and rectangular sandwich patterns in the Y-axis(Z-axis)direction were 15.6,17.9,11.3,and 20.1 MPa(46.7,26.5,23.8,and 34.4 MPa),respectively,and the maximum fracture strain corresponding to the above four structures could reach 10.2%,6.7%,5.8%,and 5.9%(12.1%,13.7%,13.6%,and 13.9%),respectively.

Plant and animal positive-sense single-stranded RNA viruses encode small proteins important for viral infection in their negative-sense strand

Positive-sense single-stranded RNA(+ssRNA)viruses,the most abundant viruses of eukaryotes in nature,require the synthesis of negative-sense RNA(-RNA)using their genomic(positive-sense)RNA(+RNA)as a template for replication.Based on current evidence,viral proteins are translated via viral+RNAs,whereas-RNA is considered to be a viral replication intermediate without coding capacity.Here,we report that plant and animal+ssRNA viruses contain small open reading frames(ORFs)in their-RNA(reverse ORFs[rORFs]).Using turnip mosaic virus(TuMV)as a model for plant+ssRNA viruses,we demonstrate that small proteins encoded by rORFs display specific subcellularlocalizations,and confirm the presence of rORF2 in infected cells through mass spectrometry analysis.The protein encoded by TuMV rORF2 forms punctuate granules that are localized in the perinuclear region and co-localized with viral replication complexes.The rORF2 protein can directly interact with the viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerase,and mutation of rORF2 completely abolishes virus infection,whereas ectopic expression of rORF2 rescues the mutant virus.Furthermore,we show that several rORFs in the-RNA of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2)have the ability to suppress type l interferon production and facilitate the infection of ve-sicular stomatitis virus.In addition,we provide evidence that TuMV might utilize internal ribosome entry sites to translate these small rORFs.Taken together,these findings indicate that the-RNA of+ssRNA vi-ruses can also have the coding capacity and that small proteins encoded therein play critical roles in viral infection,revealing a viral proteome larger than previously thought.

Hot forging Nb_(4)AlC_(3)ceramics with enhanced properties

Textured Nb_(4)AlC_(3)ceramics were rapidly and efficiently prepared by hot forging through spark plasma sintering(SPS).The longitudinal compression ratio of textured Nb_(4)AlC_(3)ceramics was−78.3%,and the lateral expansion ratio was 32.1%.The grains grew preferentially along the direction perpendicular to the c-axis,forming the texture microstructure.The Lotgering orientation factor f(00l)was calculated to be 0.63.The thermal conductivity of textured Nb_(4)AlC_(3)ceramics along the c-axis direction(11.23 W·m^(−1)·K^(−1))(25℃)was lower than that of untextured ceramics(13.75 W·m^(−1)·K^(−1))(25℃).The electrical conductivity perpendicular to the c-axis direction reached 4.37×10^(6) S·m^(−1)at room temperature.The ordered layered grains increased the resistance of crack propagation,resulting in a higher fracture toughness parallel to the c-axis direction(9.41 MPa·m^(1/2)),which was higher than that of untextured ceramics(6.88 MPa·m1/2).The Vickers hardness tested at 10 N on the texture top surface(7.18 GPa)was higher than that on the texture side surface(6.45 GPa).

Effect of temperature on the leaching of heavy metals from nickel mine tailings in the arctic area,Norway

The leaching of heavy metals from tailings deposit due to the oxidation of sulphidic tailings and formation of acidic leachate is considered a high risk to the surrounding environment.Temperature plays an important role in the leaching of heavy metals from tailings in changing acid-based environment,especially in the Arctic area.To investigate how the temperature variation affected metal release from tailings in the Arctic area,a series of column leaching experiments was conducted under four temperature situations(5°C,10°C,14°C and 18°C).Physicochemical properties,Fe,Zn,Ni and Mn concentrations of leachates at each cycle were measured,and multivariate statistical analysis was applied to research the effect of temperature on heavy metals leaching from tailings in the Arctic area.The results showed that higher temperatures encouraged tailings to oxidation and sulfuration of and promoted heavy metal release from the tailings through precipitation and erosion.Ni,Zn and Mn have similar releasing resources from tailings and positive correlation in the leaching activity.Rising temperature accelerated Fe leaching;Fe leaching promoted leaching of the other metals,especially of Mn.Appropriately increase temperature will accelerate oxidization and sulfidization of the tailings,promote acid generation and increase TDS and,finally,promote the release of heavy metals.Climate change,with rising temperatures increasing the risk of heavy metals leaching from the tailings,should be given greater attention.Keeping tailings away from the appropriate temperature and in a higher alkalinity is a good method to control the leaching of heavy metals from tailings.

Rice St#pe Virus Interferes with S-acylation of Remorin and Induces Its Autophagic Degradation to Facilitate Virus Infection

Remorins are plant-specific membrane-associated proteins and were proposed to play crucial roles in plant-pathogen interactions. However, little is known about how pathogens counter remorin-mediated host responses. In this study, by quantitative whole-proteome analysis we found that the remorin protein （NbREM1） is downregulated early in Rice stripe virus （RSV） infection. We further discovered that the turn- over of NbREM1 is regulated by S-acylation modification and its degradation is mediated mainly through the autophagy pathway. Interestingly, RSV can interfere with the S-acylation of NbREM1, which is required to negatively regulate RSV infection by restricting virus cell-to-cell trafficking. The disruption of NbREM1 S-acylation affects its targeting to the plasma membrane microdomain, and the resulting accumulation of non-targeted NbREM1 is subjected to autophagic degradation, causing downregulation of NbREMI. Moreover, we found that RSV-encoded movement protein, NSvc4, alone can interfere with NbREM1 S-acylation through binding with the C-terminal domain of NbREM1 the S-acylation of OsREM1.4, the homologous remorin of NbREM1, and thus remorin-mediated defense against RSV in rice, the original host of RSV, indicating that downregulation of the remorin protein level by interfering with its S-acylation is a common strategy adopted by RSV to overcome remorin-mediated inhibition of virus movement.

Synthesis,microstructure,and properties of high purity Mo_(2)TiAlC_(2) ceramics fabricated by spark plasma sintering

The synthesis,microstructure,and properties of high purity dense bulk Mo_(2)TiAlC_(2) ceramics were studied.High purity Mo_(2)TiAlC_(2) powder was synthesized at 1873 K starting from Mo,Ti,Al,and graphite powders with a molar ratio of 2:1:1.25:2.The synthesis mechanism of Mo_(2)TiAlC_(2) was explored by analyzing the compositions of samples sintered at different temperatures.It was found that the Mo_(2)TiAlC_(2) phase was formed from the reaction among Mo3Al2C,Mo2C,TiC,and C.Dense Mo_(2)TiAlC_(2) bulk sample was prepared by spark plasma sintering(SPS)at 1673 K under a pressure of 40 MPa.The relative density of the dense sample was 98.3%.The mean grain size was 3.5μm in length and 1.5μm in width.The typical layered structure could be clearly observed.The electrical conductivity of Mo_(2)TiAlC_(2) ceramic measured at the temperature range of 2-300 K decreased from 0.95×10^(6) to 0.77×10^(6)Ω^(-1)·m^(-1).Thermal conductivity measured at the temperature range of 300-1273 K decreased from 8.0 to 6.4 W·(m·K)^(-1).The thermal expansion coefficient(TEC)of Mo_(2)TiAlC_(2) measured at the temperature of 350-1100 K was calculated as 9.0×10^(-6) K^(-1).Additionally,the layered structure and fine grain size benefited for excellent mechanical properties of low intrinsic Vickers hardness of 5.2 GPa,high flexural strength of 407.9 MPa,high fracture toughness of 6.5 MPa·m^(1/2),and high compressive strength of 1079 MPa.Even at the indentation load of 300 N,the residual flexural strength could hold 84% of the value of undamaged one,indicating remarkable damage tolerance.Furthermore,it was confirmed that Mo_(2)TiAlC_(2) ceramic had a good oxidation resistance below 1200 K in the air.

Risk factors for ventilator-associated pneumonia among patients undergoing major oncological surgery for head and neck cancer

Patients undergoing major oncological surgery for head and neck cancer （SHNC） have a particularly high risk of nosocomial infections. We aimed to identify risk factors for ventilator-associated pneumonia （VAP） in patients undergoing SHNC. The study included 465 patients who underwent SHNC between June 2011 and June 2014. The rate of VAP, risk factors for VAP, and biological aspects of VAP were retrospectively evaluated. The incidence of VAP was 19.6~0 （n = 95） in patients who required more than 48 h of mechanical ventilation. Staphylococcus （37.7%）, Enterobacteriaceae （32.1%）, Pseudomonas （20.8%）, and Haemophilus （16.9~） were the major bacterial species that caused VAP. The independent risk factors for VAP were advanced age, current smoking status, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and a higher simplified acute physiology score system II upon admission. Tracheostomy was an independent protective factor for VAP. The median length of stay in the ICU for patients who did or did not develop VAP was 8.0 and 6.5 days, respectively （P = 0.006）. Mortality among patients who did or did not develop VAP was 16.8% and 8.4%, respectively （P 〈 0.001）. The potential economic impact of VAP was high because of the significantly extended duration of ventilation. A predictive regression model was developed with a sensitivity of 95.3% and a specificity of 69.4%. VAP is common in patients who are undergoing SHNC and who require more than 48 h of mechanical ventilation. Therefore, innovative preventive measures should be developed and applied in this high-risk population.

Synthesis and property characterization of ternary laminar Zr_(2)SB ceramic

In this paper,Zr_(2)SB ceramic with purity of 82.95 wt%(containing 8.96 wt%ZrB_(2)and 8.09 wt%zirconium)and high relative density(99.03%)was successfully synthesized from ZrH_(2),sublimated sulfur,and boron powders by spark plasma sintering(SPS)at 1300℃.The reaction process,microstructure,and physical and mechanical properties of Zr_(2)SB ceramic were systematically studied.The results show that the optimum molar ratio to synthesize Zr_(2)SB is n(ZrH_(2)):n(S):n(B)=1.4:1.6:0.7.The average grain size of Zr_(2)SB is 12.46μm in length and 5.12μm in width,and the mean grain sizes of ZrB2 and zirconium impurities are about 300 nm.In terms of physical properties,the measured thermal expansion coefficient(TEC)is 7.64×10^(-6) K^(-1) from room temperature to 1200℃,and the thermal capacity and thermal conductivity at room temperature are 0.39 J·g^(-1)·K^(-1)and 12.01 W·m^(-1)·K^(-1),respectively.The room temperature electrical conductivity of Zr_(2)SB ceramic is measured to be 1.74×10^(6)Ω^(-1)·m^(-1).In terms of mechanical properties,Vickers hardness is 9.86±0.63 GPa under 200 N load,and the measured flexural strength,fracture toughness,and compressive strength are 269±12.7 MPa,3.94±0.63 MPa·m1/2,and 2166.74±291.34 MPa,respectively.

An ACE/CRIS-observation-based Galactic Cosmic Rays heavy nuclei spectra model Ⅱ

An observation-based Galactic Cosmic Ray(GCR)spectral model for heavy nuclei is developed.Zhao and Qin[J.Geophys.Res.Space Phys.118,1837(2013)]proposed an empirical elemental GCR spectra model for nuclear charge 5≤z≤28 over the energy range^30 to 500 Me V/nuc,which is proved to be successful in predicting yearly averaged GCR heavy nuclei spectra.Based on the latest highly statistically precise measurements from ACE/CRIS,a further elemental GCR model with monthly averaged spectra is presented.The model can reproduce the past and predict the future GCR intensity monthly by correlating model parameters with the continuous sunspot number(SSN)record.The effects of solar activity on GCR modulation are considered separately for odd and even solar cycles.Compared with other comprehensive GCR models,our modeling results are satisfyingly consistent with the GCR spectral measurements from ACE/SIS and IMP-8,and have comparable prediction accuracy as the Badhwar&O’Neill 2014 model.A detailed error analysis is also provided.Finally,the GCR carbon and iron nuclei fluxes for the subsequent two solar cycles(SC 25 and 26)are predicted and they show a potential trend in reduced flux amplitude,which is suspected to be relevant to possible weak solar cycles.