An 2024Al matrix composite reinforced with 36%(volume fraction)β-Si_(3)N_(4) particles was fabricated by pressure infiltration method,and its microstructure and the effect of annealing treatment on thermo-conductivit...An 2024Al matrix composite reinforced with 36%(volume fraction)β-Si_(3)N_(4) particles was fabricated by pressure infiltration method,and its microstructure and the effect of annealing treatment on thermo-conductivity were discussed.Si_(3)N_(4) particles distribute uniformly without any particle clustering and no apparent particle porosity or significant casting defects are observed in the composites.The combination of particles and matrix is well.The raw Si_(3)N_(4) particles are regular cylindrical polyhedron with flat surface and change to serrated surface in composite due to reactions during fabrication.Thermal conductivity of as-cast Si_(3)N_(4)p/2024 composite is 90.125 W/(m·K)at room temperature,and increases to 94.997 W/(m·K)after annealing treatment. The calculated results of thermal conductivity of the Si_(3)N_(4p)/Al composite by Maxwell model,H-S model and PG model are lower than experimental results while that by ROM model is higher.展开更多
Water quality, size, connectivity and other physical properties of hydrological systems might have different functions in the formation and maintenance of biodiversity, but this remains mostly unclear due to the lack ...Water quality, size, connectivity and other physical properties of hydrological systems might have different functions in the formation and maintenance of biodiversity, but this remains mostly unclear due to the lack of undisturbed sites for experimental modelling. Alpine freshwater habitats such as micro-waterbodies(MWB) represent a kind of natural system suitable for biodiversity research. In order to assess potential linkages between environmental factors, connectivity of MWBs and aquatic species richness, we conducted a pilot study in two separated MWB systems located in Gaoligong Mountain, northwest Yunnan province, China. A total of 27 MWBs have been analyzed, including 22 connected and 5 isolated bodies. 13 conventional environmental factors were tested while all kinds of aquatic macro-organisms were collected and classified. Results showed a high environmental heterogeneity among MWBs and significant differences between the two systems but only a few environmental variables such as the depth of soil bottom, total Nitrogen and altitude were related to species richness and the formation of the community structure. As a benefit from the high environmental heterogeneity, the cascaded MWB systems provided divergent habitats able to support species richness at a higher level than the same number of randomly selected MWBs. This finding supports the idea that habitat connectivity matters also in extremely small aquatic ecosystems. Moreover, although still a preliminary result, a polarization effect within connected chains where edge MWBs host higher taxa and endemic taxa richness as well as larger populations, was detectable. This study gives interesting insights on the spatial processes driving community structure and a new prospective for biodiversity conservation. Since alpine MWBs have significant effects on the maintenance of watershed biodiversity, further research on such small and crucial ecosystems is encouraged.展开更多
Si_(3)N_(4p)/2024Al composite was fabricated by squeeze casting method and treated by extrusion deformation.Microstructure analyses indicate that Si_(3)N_(4) particles in the composite are in cylindrical polyhedron sh...Si_(3)N_(4p)/2024Al composite was fabricated by squeeze casting method and treated by extrusion deformation.Microstructure analyses indicate that Si_(3)N_(4) particles in the composite are in cylindrical polyhedron shape.Extrusion deformation is beneficial to uniform distribution of Si_(3)N_(4) particles and improves the relative density of Si_(3)N_(4p)/2024Al composite.Tensile strength of Si_(3)N_(4p)/2024Al composite increases by 76.6%after T6 treatment,and after extrusion and T6 treatment it is by 57.6%more than T6 treatment only.Elastic modulus of Si_(3)N_(4p)/2024Al composite increases a little after T6 treatment but increases by 33.5%after extrusion deformation.展开更多
基金Project(2003AA305110)supported by the Hi-tech Research and Development Program of China。
文摘An 2024Al matrix composite reinforced with 36%(volume fraction)β-Si_(3)N_(4) particles was fabricated by pressure infiltration method,and its microstructure and the effect of annealing treatment on thermo-conductivity were discussed.Si_(3)N_(4) particles distribute uniformly without any particle clustering and no apparent particle porosity or significant casting defects are observed in the composites.The combination of particles and matrix is well.The raw Si_(3)N_(4) particles are regular cylindrical polyhedron with flat surface and change to serrated surface in composite due to reactions during fabrication.Thermal conductivity of as-cast Si_(3)N_(4)p/2024 composite is 90.125 W/(m·K)at room temperature,and increases to 94.997 W/(m·K)after annealing treatment. The calculated results of thermal conductivity of the Si_(3)N_(4p)/Al composite by Maxwell model,H-S model and PG model are lower than experimental results while that by ROM model is higher.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation Program of P.R.China[31760126,U1602262,31960255,31472021]supported by the Second Tibetan Plateau Scientific Expedition and Research Program(STEP),Grant No.SQ2019QZKK2002+1 种基金the provincial innovation team of biodiversity conservation and utility of the three parallel rivers region from Dali Universitythe“Key Laboratory of Yunnan State Education Department on Er’hai Lake Basin Protection and the Sustainable Development Research”。
文摘Water quality, size, connectivity and other physical properties of hydrological systems might have different functions in the formation and maintenance of biodiversity, but this remains mostly unclear due to the lack of undisturbed sites for experimental modelling. Alpine freshwater habitats such as micro-waterbodies(MWB) represent a kind of natural system suitable for biodiversity research. In order to assess potential linkages between environmental factors, connectivity of MWBs and aquatic species richness, we conducted a pilot study in two separated MWB systems located in Gaoligong Mountain, northwest Yunnan province, China. A total of 27 MWBs have been analyzed, including 22 connected and 5 isolated bodies. 13 conventional environmental factors were tested while all kinds of aquatic macro-organisms were collected and classified. Results showed a high environmental heterogeneity among MWBs and significant differences between the two systems but only a few environmental variables such as the depth of soil bottom, total Nitrogen and altitude were related to species richness and the formation of the community structure. As a benefit from the high environmental heterogeneity, the cascaded MWB systems provided divergent habitats able to support species richness at a higher level than the same number of randomly selected MWBs. This finding supports the idea that habitat connectivity matters also in extremely small aquatic ecosystems. Moreover, although still a preliminary result, a polarization effect within connected chains where edge MWBs host higher taxa and endemic taxa richness as well as larger populations, was detectable. This study gives interesting insights on the spatial processes driving community structure and a new prospective for biodiversity conservation. Since alpine MWBs have significant effects on the maintenance of watershed biodiversity, further research on such small and crucial ecosystems is encouraged.
基金Project(HITQNJS.2008.057)Supported by Development Program for Outstanding Young Teachers in Harbin Institute of Technology,China。
文摘Si_(3)N_(4p)/2024Al composite was fabricated by squeeze casting method and treated by extrusion deformation.Microstructure analyses indicate that Si_(3)N_(4) particles in the composite are in cylindrical polyhedron shape.Extrusion deformation is beneficial to uniform distribution of Si_(3)N_(4) particles and improves the relative density of Si_(3)N_(4p)/2024Al composite.Tensile strength of Si_(3)N_(4p)/2024Al composite increases by 76.6%after T6 treatment,and after extrusion and T6 treatment it is by 57.6%more than T6 treatment only.Elastic modulus of Si_(3)N_(4p)/2024Al composite increases a little after T6 treatment but increases by 33.5%after extrusion deformation.
