The microscopic characteristics and mechanical properties of rocks change after the action of acid on deep shale,which affects the fracturing effect.Accordingly,we designed and conducted indoor experiments related to ...The microscopic characteristics and mechanical properties of rocks change after the action of acid on deep shale,which affects the fracturing effect.Accordingly,we designed and conducted indoor experiments related to the changes in macro and microscopic characteristics after the interaction of acid with the shale of Wujiaping Formation,based on which the characteristic law of fracture volume modification after acid fracturing was studied using numerical simulation.The results demonstrate that the pores and fractures are enlarged and the structure is significantly loosened after the acid immersion.And a 15%concentration of hydrochloric acid can effectively dissolve shale.Furthermore,the degree of acid-etching reaction is highly variable because of the different carbonate content,which reveals the strong inhomogeneity of the shale system in the Wujiaping Group reservoir section.After the acid interacted with the shale rock samples,the triaxial compressive strength,elastic modulus,and Poisson’s ratio of shale decreased.Moreover,the evaluation of the effect after acid fracturing simulated by fracturing software revealed that the smaller the value of elastic modulus in shale-based reservoirs,the more favorable the fracture volume modification.This discovery not only provides a theoretical basis for the expansion and extension patterns of acid-fracturing in carbonaceous shale formations but also offers research methods and theoretical insights for the fundamental exploration of other deep-seated oil and gas resources.展开更多
A floating conductor exhibits a bipolar corona phenomenon with microscopic discharge characteristics that are still unclear.In this study,a plasma simulation model of the bipolar corona with 108 chemical reaction equa...A floating conductor exhibits a bipolar corona phenomenon with microscopic discharge characteristics that are still unclear.In this study,a plasma simulation model of the bipolar corona with 108 chemical reaction equations is established by combining hydrodynamics and plasma chemical reactions.The evolution characteristics of electrons,positive ions,negative ions and neutral particles,as well as the distribution characteristics of space charges are analyzed,and the evolutionary flow of microscopic particles is summarized.The results indicate that the positive end of the bipolar corona initiates discharge before the negative end,but the plasma chemistry at the negative end is more vigorous.The electron generation rate can reach 1240 mol(m^(3) s)^(-1),and the dissipation rate can reach 34 mol(m^(3) s)^(-1).The positive ion swarm is dominated by O_(4)^(+),and the maximum generation rate can reach 440 mol((m^(3) s)^(-1).The negative ion swarm is mainly O_(2) and O_(4).The O_(2) content is approximately 1.5-3 times that of O_(4),and the maximum reaction rate can reach 51 mol(m^(3) s)^(-1).The final destination of neutral particles is an accumulation in the form of O_(3) and NO,and the amount of O3 produced is approximately 4-6 times that of NO.The positive end of the bipolar corona is dominated by positive space charges,which continue to develop and spread outwards in the form of a pulse wave.The negative end exhibits a space charge distribution structure of concentrated positive charges and diffused negative charges.The validity of the microscopic simulation analysis is verified by the macroscopic discharge phenomenon.展开更多
[Objectives]To study the microscopic characteristics and routine detection of Hedyotis hedyotidea(DC.)Merr.[Methods]The microscopic characteristics of the root,stem cross section and the whole plant powder of H.hedyot...[Objectives]To study the microscopic characteristics and routine detection of Hedyotis hedyotidea(DC.)Merr.[Methods]The microscopic characteristics of the root,stem cross section and the whole plant powder of H.hedyotidea were studied by the methods of slide-shaft section,biological staining and microscopic imaging;the routine detection items such as moisture,ash,acid-insoluble ash and extract were detected and analyzed in accordance with the requirements of Chinese Pharmacopoeia.[Results]The microscopic characteristics of the root,the stem and the whole plant powder of H.hedyotidea were obtained.The moisture content of 10 batches of H.hedyotidea samples was in the range of 4.25%-7.90%,the water-soluble extract is in the range of 15.08%-22.52%,the total ash was in the scope of 8.27%-10.45%,and the acid-insoluble ash was in 0.13%-0.95%.The proposed water content of H.hedyotidea should not exceed 10.00%,the water-soluble extract should not be less than 12.00%,the total ash content should not exceed 13.00%,and the acid-insoluble ash content should not exceed 1.20%.[Conclusions]The results of this experiment can provide a reference for the quality control and quality standard of H.hedyotidea.展开更多
Campus security has aroused many concerns from the whole society.Stampede is one of the most frequent and influential accidents in campus.Studies on pedestrian dynamics especially focusing on students are essential fo...Campus security has aroused many concerns from the whole society.Stampede is one of the most frequent and influential accidents in campus.Studies on pedestrian dynamics especially focusing on students are essential for campus security,which are helpful to improve facility design and emergency evacuation strategy.In this paper,primary and middle school students were recruited to participate in the single-file experiments.The microscopic movement characteristics,including walking speed,headway,gait characteristics(step length,step frequency and swaying amplitude)and their relations were investigated.Age and gender differences in the headway-speed diagram and space requirements were analyzed by statistical tests.The results indicated that the impacts of age and gender were significant.There were three stages for the influence of gender on the headway-speed diagram for both age groups.The impacts on students'space requirements were consistent for different age and gender groups.But the impacts of age and gender on free-flow speed were affected by each other.Due to the connection of walking speed and gait characteristics,the comparisons of gait characteristics between different ages and genders were performed to understand the corresponding differences in speed more deeply.The results showed that differences in step length and swaying amplitude between males and females were significant for both age groups.The effect of gender on step frequency was significant for primary students.But for middle school students,whether gender had significant impact on step frequency was not clear here because of the large P-value.Besides,the influence of age on gait characteristics changed with gender.展开更多
Microscopic seepage characteristics are critical for the evaluation of tight sandstone reservoirs.In this study,a digital core approach integrating microscopic seepage simulation and CT scanning was developed to chara...Microscopic seepage characteristics are critical for the evaluation of tight sandstone reservoirs.In this study,a digital core approach integrating microscopic seepage simulation and CT scanning was developed to characterize microscopic seepage and fracture effectiveness(the ratio of micro-fractures that contributes to fluid flow)of tight sandstones.Numerical simulations were carried out for characterizations of tight sandstones.The results show that the axial permeability of the investigated cylindrical tight sandstone from Junggar Basin in China is 0.460μm~2,while the radial permeability is 0.3723μm~2,and the axial and radial effective fracture ratios are 0.4387 and 0.4806,respectively,indicating that cracks are not fully developed and the connectivity between micro-cracks is poor.Directional permeability that is difficult to measure by laboratory experiments can be obtained readily using the proposed method in this paper.The results provide important information for improving the exploration and development of tight sandstone reservoirs.展开更多
[Objectives]The paper was to investigate the correlation between the microscopic characteristic constants and the index component polysaccharide content of Dendrobium officinale from Guangxi.[Methods]The paraffin sect...[Objectives]The paper was to investigate the correlation between the microscopic characteristic constants and the index component polysaccharide content of Dendrobium officinale from Guangxi.[Methods]The paraffin sections of D.officinale were made,and the microscopic characteristic constants of D.officinale stem,including cross section area,vascular bundle area and phloem area,were determined by NIS-Elements D microscopic image processing software.The contents of polysaccharides in D.officinale were determined by UV-Vis spectrophotometry,and the quantitative values of microscopic characteristics of D.officinale with different growth years were analyzed by SPSS 23.0(IBM SPSS Statistics 23.0)data statistical software.The correlation between quantitative microscopic characteristics of D.officinale and its polysaccharide content was analyzed.[Results]According to the correlation between the index component of D.officinale and its quantitative microscopic characteristics,the measurement indexes,the percentage of vascular bundle in the cross section area and the percentage of hard structure in the cross section area,were strongly negatively correlated with polysaccharide content.[Conclusions]The microscopic characteristic constant values of vascular bundles of D.officinale can be used as a method to verify polysaccharide content.展开更多
The overall carbonation of MgO-admixed soil provides not only an efficient and environmentally friendly technique for improving soft ground but also a permanently safe solution for CO_(2) sequestration.To evaluate the...The overall carbonation of MgO-admixed soil provides not only an efficient and environmentally friendly technique for improving soft ground but also a permanently safe solution for CO_(2) sequestration.To evaluate the carbon sequestration potential and promote the carbonation application in soil improvement,a laboratory-scale model investigation is designed under pressurized carbonation considering the influences of MgO dosage and CO_(2) ventilation mode(way).The temperature,dynamic resilience modulus,and dynamic cone penetration(DCP)were tested to assess the carbonation treatment effect.The physical,strength,and microscopic tests were also undertaken to reveal the evolution mechanisms of CO_(2) migration in the MgO-carbonated foundation.The results indicate that the temperature peaks of MgO-treated foundation emerge at w20 h during hydration,but occur at a distance of 0e25 cm from the gas source within 6 h during carbonation.The dynamic resilience moduli of the model foundation increase by more than two times after carbonation and the DCP indices reduce dramatically.As the distance from the gas inlet increases,the bearing capacity,strength,and carbon sequestration decrease,whereas the moisture content increases.Compared to the end ventilation,the middle ventilation produces a higher carbonation degree and a wider carbonation area.The cementation and filling of nesquehonite and dypingite/hydromagnesite are verified to be critical factors for carbonation evolution and enhancing mechanical performances.Finally,the overall carbonation model is described schematically in three stages of CO_(2) migration.The outcomes would help to facilitate the practical application of CO_(2) sequestration in soil treatment.展开更多
Recently,the demand for comprehension of mixed traffic in developing countries,particularly at roundabouts,which are highly interactive road junctions,has increased.Thus,we analyzed mixed traffic at roundabouts,consid...Recently,the demand for comprehension of mixed traffic in developing countries,particularly at roundabouts,which are highly interactive road junctions,has increased.Thus,we analyzed mixed traffic at roundabouts,considering Vietnam as a case study.The two main objectives of this study were to characterize the mixed traffic in Vietnam and to determine the microscopic characteristics of motorcycles at roundabouts.First,efforts were made to clarify the two constitutions of mixed traffic(the performance rule and the presence of small-sized vehicles),and the term“motorcycle-oriented mixed traffic”was defined.Even when satisfying the two fundamental constitutions,this traffic state has unique features,e.g.,only one type of non-lane-based vehicle(the motorcycle)and the predominance of motorcycles in the traffic composition(91.7%).Second,four microscopic characteristics of motorcycles were obtained from a large dataset:the motorcycles’continuous changes in speed,the relationship between the turning angle rate and the speed,the critical gap,and the following space.The relationship between the turning angle rate and the speed was first formulated as a power curve.The critical gap of motorcycles was estimated as a small value(1.25 s)in the case study.The following spaces varied with respect to the speed and had an oval shape.The smallest lateral and longitudinal dimensions were 1.5 and 1.74 m,respectively.While all the findings are meaningful,they are restricted to the case study(Ho Chi Minh City,Vietnam).展开更多
Testacean traditional Chinese medicine(TTCM), derived from the outer shell of sea or freshwater mollusks, is a special and important category of Chinese medicinal materials. To ensure the effective use of TTCM, a comp...Testacean traditional Chinese medicine(TTCM), derived from the outer shell of sea or freshwater mollusks, is a special and important category of Chinese medicinal materials. To ensure the effective use of TTCM, a comparative identification study was performed on five commonly-used testacean drugs, including Haliotidis Concha, Arcae Concha, Meretricis Concha, Ostreae Concha and Margaritifera Concha(Shijueming, Walengzi, Geqiao, Muli and Zhenzhumu in Chinese, respectively).Typical morphological photographs of the crude drugs were acquired, and the key microscopic characteristics of the derived powders under normal light microscope and polarized light microscope were summarized. The major results can be concluded as follows:(1) the original species involved in the five TTCMs could be distinguished by their respective interspecies morphological characteristics;(2) the key identification characteristics of the five powdered crude drugs were mainly crystal fragments, with the fragment features under both normal light and polarized light microscope providing powerful points for differentiating the five commonly-used testacean drugs. This study demonstrated that it is feasible to provide authentication for these five kinds of TTCMs by the combination of morphology with microscopy.展开更多
This paper describes an identification system for Chinese Materia Medicas (CMMs) in microscopic powder images. The imaging processing of the microscopic powder image is very complex because of the low contrast, blur...This paper describes an identification system for Chinese Materia Medicas (CMMs) in microscopic powder images. The imaging processing of the microscopic powder image is very complex because of the low contrast, blurry boundaries, overlapping objects, and messy background. Therefore, the object detection must segment the significant microscopic structures from the complex image. The objects are detected in these images using an adaptable interactive method. After identifying the significant microscopic structures, the system identifies 14 features belonging to three main characteristics. These features form a 14-dimensional vector that represents the microscopic structures. The multi-dimensional vector is then analyzed using a feature assignment algorithm that picks the most notable features to construct a decision tree with thresholds. The identification system consists of a coarse classifier based on the decision tree and a fine classifier using similarity measurements to rank the possible results. Tests on 528 images from 24 different kinds of microscopic structures show the system effectiveness and applicability.展开更多
Objective:Ban Fenghe recorded in the Quality Standard of Yao Medicine of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region(Volume 1)is derived from the dried stems and leaves of Semiliquidambar cathayensis.It is usually confused with ...Objective:Ban Fenghe recorded in the Quality Standard of Yao Medicine of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region(Volume 1)is derived from the dried stems and leaves of Semiliquidambar cathayensis.It is usually confused with medicinal herbs from Pterospermum heterophyllum and Dendropanax dentiger.However,they are very different in chemical composition,and should not be used as the same drug.To ensure their safety and efficacy,a method based on macroscopic and microscopic characteristics was developed to distinguish them.Methods:A total of 14 batches of Ban Fenghe samples from three species were collected from different producing areas in China.The macroscopic characteristics were examined by observing external traits.The tissue structures of transverse sections of stems and leaves,the leaf epidermis,and the powder were observed microscopically.Results:The branchlets and leaf surfaces of S.cathayensis and P.heterophyllum were hairy,especially the lower leaf surfaces of P.heterophyllum were densely covered with hairs,but those of D.dentiger were hairless.The pericyclic fibers of S.cathayensis stems were intermittently distributed in a circular shape and accompanied by stone cells,whereas those of P.heterophyllum and D.dentiger were bundled without stone cells.So stone cells and hairs were present in S.cathayensis powder,stone cells were not found in P.heterophyllum and D.dentiger powder,and hairs were not present in D.dentiger powder.The distribution sites,sizes and types of secretory tissues of these three species were also different in transverse sections of stems and leaves.Stomata on the lower epidermis of S.cathayensis leaves were paracytic,whereas those of P.heterophyllum and D.dentiger were anomocytic.Conclusion:Ban Fenghe drugs derived from S.cathayensis could readily be distinguished from those of P.heterophyllum and D.dentiger by macroscopic and microscopic features.展开更多
基金This study is supported by a Scientific Research Project of Sinopec(Program No.P21087-2)the Open Fund of Key Laboratory of Marine Oil&Gas Reservoirs Production,Sinopec(Grant No.33550000-22-FW2099-0004).
文摘The microscopic characteristics and mechanical properties of rocks change after the action of acid on deep shale,which affects the fracturing effect.Accordingly,we designed and conducted indoor experiments related to the changes in macro and microscopic characteristics after the interaction of acid with the shale of Wujiaping Formation,based on which the characteristic law of fracture volume modification after acid fracturing was studied using numerical simulation.The results demonstrate that the pores and fractures are enlarged and the structure is significantly loosened after the acid immersion.And a 15%concentration of hydrochloric acid can effectively dissolve shale.Furthermore,the degree of acid-etching reaction is highly variable because of the different carbonate content,which reveals the strong inhomogeneity of the shale system in the Wujiaping Group reservoir section.After the acid interacted with the shale rock samples,the triaxial compressive strength,elastic modulus,and Poisson’s ratio of shale decreased.Moreover,the evaluation of the effect after acid fracturing simulated by fracturing software revealed that the smaller the value of elastic modulus in shale-based reservoirs,the more favorable the fracture volume modification.This discovery not only provides a theoretical basis for the expansion and extension patterns of acid-fracturing in carbonaceous shale formations but also offers research methods and theoretical insights for the fundamental exploration of other deep-seated oil and gas resources.
基金supported by the Aeronautical Science Foundation of China(No.201944057001)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2017YFC1501506).
文摘A floating conductor exhibits a bipolar corona phenomenon with microscopic discharge characteristics that are still unclear.In this study,a plasma simulation model of the bipolar corona with 108 chemical reaction equations is established by combining hydrodynamics and plasma chemical reactions.The evolution characteristics of electrons,positive ions,negative ions and neutral particles,as well as the distribution characteristics of space charges are analyzed,and the evolutionary flow of microscopic particles is summarized.The results indicate that the positive end of the bipolar corona initiates discharge before the negative end,but the plasma chemistry at the negative end is more vigorous.The electron generation rate can reach 1240 mol(m^(3) s)^(-1),and the dissipation rate can reach 34 mol(m^(3) s)^(-1).The positive ion swarm is dominated by O_(4)^(+),and the maximum generation rate can reach 440 mol((m^(3) s)^(-1).The negative ion swarm is mainly O_(2) and O_(4).The O_(2) content is approximately 1.5-3 times that of O_(4),and the maximum reaction rate can reach 51 mol(m^(3) s)^(-1).The final destination of neutral particles is an accumulation in the form of O_(3) and NO,and the amount of O3 produced is approximately 4-6 times that of NO.The positive end of the bipolar corona is dominated by positive space charges,which continue to develop and spread outwards in the form of a pulse wave.The negative end exhibits a space charge distribution structure of concentrated positive charges and diffused negative charges.The validity of the microscopic simulation analysis is verified by the macroscopic discharge phenomenon.
基金Supported by 2019-2021 Guangxi First-class Discipline Construction Open Project of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine(2019XK096).
文摘[Objectives]To study the microscopic characteristics and routine detection of Hedyotis hedyotidea(DC.)Merr.[Methods]The microscopic characteristics of the root,stem cross section and the whole plant powder of H.hedyotidea were studied by the methods of slide-shaft section,biological staining and microscopic imaging;the routine detection items such as moisture,ash,acid-insoluble ash and extract were detected and analyzed in accordance with the requirements of Chinese Pharmacopoeia.[Results]The microscopic characteristics of the root,the stem and the whole plant powder of H.hedyotidea were obtained.The moisture content of 10 batches of H.hedyotidea samples was in the range of 4.25%-7.90%,the water-soluble extract is in the range of 15.08%-22.52%,the total ash was in the scope of 8.27%-10.45%,and the acid-insoluble ash was in 0.13%-0.95%.The proposed water content of H.hedyotidea should not exceed 10.00%,the water-soluble extract should not be less than 12.00%,the total ash content should not exceed 13.00%,and the acid-insoluble ash content should not exceed 1.20%.[Conclusions]The results of this experiment can provide a reference for the quality control and quality standard of H.hedyotidea.
基金Project supported by the Social Science Foundation of Beijing(Grant No.19GLC078)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(Grant No.2019JKF429).
文摘Campus security has aroused many concerns from the whole society.Stampede is one of the most frequent and influential accidents in campus.Studies on pedestrian dynamics especially focusing on students are essential for campus security,which are helpful to improve facility design and emergency evacuation strategy.In this paper,primary and middle school students were recruited to participate in the single-file experiments.The microscopic movement characteristics,including walking speed,headway,gait characteristics(step length,step frequency and swaying amplitude)and their relations were investigated.Age and gender differences in the headway-speed diagram and space requirements were analyzed by statistical tests.The results indicated that the impacts of age and gender were significant.There were three stages for the influence of gender on the headway-speed diagram for both age groups.The impacts on students'space requirements were consistent for different age and gender groups.But the impacts of age and gender on free-flow speed were affected by each other.Due to the connection of walking speed and gait characteristics,the comparisons of gait characteristics between different ages and genders were performed to understand the corresponding differences in speed more deeply.The results showed that differences in step length and swaying amplitude between males and females were significant for both age groups.The effect of gender on step frequency was significant for primary students.But for middle school students,whether gender had significant impact on step frequency was not clear here because of the large P-value.Besides,the influence of age on gait characteristics changed with gender.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.41972138)the Technology Major Project of China(Grant No.ZD2019-183007,2016ZX05002-002)。
文摘Microscopic seepage characteristics are critical for the evaluation of tight sandstone reservoirs.In this study,a digital core approach integrating microscopic seepage simulation and CT scanning was developed to characterize microscopic seepage and fracture effectiveness(the ratio of micro-fractures that contributes to fluid flow)of tight sandstones.Numerical simulations were carried out for characterizations of tight sandstones.The results show that the axial permeability of the investigated cylindrical tight sandstone from Junggar Basin in China is 0.460μm~2,while the radial permeability is 0.3723μm~2,and the axial and radial effective fracture ratios are 0.4387 and 0.4806,respectively,indicating that cracks are not fully developed and the connectivity between micro-cracks is poor.Directional permeability that is difficult to measure by laboratory experiments can be obtained readily using the proposed method in this paper.The results provide important information for improving the exploration and development of tight sandstone reservoirs.
基金Supported by 2020 Operation Subsidy Project of Guangxi Key Research Laboratory of Zhuang&Yao Medicine(20-065-14)"Quantification of Microscopic Characteristics of Dendrobium officinale from Guangxi and Its Correlation with the Quality of Medicinal Materials"(GXZYYKF2020A-13)2011 Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center"Pharmaceutical Collaborative Innovation Center of Zhuang&Yao Medicine"(GJKY[2013]20)+6 种基金Guangxi Engineering Research Center for Resources and Application of Ethnic Medicine(GFGGJH[2020]2605)National Natural Science Foundation of China(82060695)Joint Research Laboratory of Zhuang&Yao Medicine of Guangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Central South University(GKJZ[2021]238)Guangxi Science and Technology Base and Talent Project(GK AD19245090)2018 Research Start-up Fund Project of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine for Introduced Doctors(2018BS019)2019 Basic Scientific Research Ability Improvement Project for Young and Middle-aged Teachers in Colleges and Universities in Guangxi(2019KY0310)2019-2021 Guangxi First-class Discipline Construction Open Project of Guangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine(2019XK101)。
文摘[Objectives]The paper was to investigate the correlation between the microscopic characteristic constants and the index component polysaccharide content of Dendrobium officinale from Guangxi.[Methods]The paraffin sections of D.officinale were made,and the microscopic characteristic constants of D.officinale stem,including cross section area,vascular bundle area and phloem area,were determined by NIS-Elements D microscopic image processing software.The contents of polysaccharides in D.officinale were determined by UV-Vis spectrophotometry,and the quantitative values of microscopic characteristics of D.officinale with different growth years were analyzed by SPSS 23.0(IBM SPSS Statistics 23.0)data statistical software.The correlation between quantitative microscopic characteristics of D.officinale and its polysaccharide content was analyzed.[Results]According to the correlation between the index component of D.officinale and its quantitative microscopic characteristics,the measurement indexes,the percentage of vascular bundle in the cross section area and the percentage of hard structure in the cross section area,were strongly negatively correlated with polysaccharide content.[Conclusions]The microscopic characteristic constant values of vascular bundles of D.officinale can be used as a method to verify polysaccharide content.
基金funding provided by the National Science Foundation of China(Grant No.41902286)the Open Fund for the State Key Laboratory of Geomechanics and Geotechnical Engineering(Grant No.SKLGME021029)the CRSRI Open Research Program(Grant No.CKWV20221015/KY).
文摘The overall carbonation of MgO-admixed soil provides not only an efficient and environmentally friendly technique for improving soft ground but also a permanently safe solution for CO_(2) sequestration.To evaluate the carbon sequestration potential and promote the carbonation application in soil improvement,a laboratory-scale model investigation is designed under pressurized carbonation considering the influences of MgO dosage and CO_(2) ventilation mode(way).The temperature,dynamic resilience modulus,and dynamic cone penetration(DCP)were tested to assess the carbonation treatment effect.The physical,strength,and microscopic tests were also undertaken to reveal the evolution mechanisms of CO_(2) migration in the MgO-carbonated foundation.The results indicate that the temperature peaks of MgO-treated foundation emerge at w20 h during hydration,but occur at a distance of 0e25 cm from the gas source within 6 h during carbonation.The dynamic resilience moduli of the model foundation increase by more than two times after carbonation and the DCP indices reduce dramatically.As the distance from the gas inlet increases,the bearing capacity,strength,and carbon sequestration decrease,whereas the moisture content increases.Compared to the end ventilation,the middle ventilation produces a higher carbonation degree and a wider carbonation area.The cementation and filling of nesquehonite and dypingite/hydromagnesite are verified to be critical factors for carbonation evolution and enhancing mechanical performances.Finally,the overall carbonation model is described schematically in three stages of CO_(2) migration.The outcomes would help to facilitate the practical application of CO_(2) sequestration in soil treatment.
文摘Recently,the demand for comprehension of mixed traffic in developing countries,particularly at roundabouts,which are highly interactive road junctions,has increased.Thus,we analyzed mixed traffic at roundabouts,considering Vietnam as a case study.The two main objectives of this study were to characterize the mixed traffic in Vietnam and to determine the microscopic characteristics of motorcycles at roundabouts.First,efforts were made to clarify the two constitutions of mixed traffic(the performance rule and the presence of small-sized vehicles),and the term“motorcycle-oriented mixed traffic”was defined.Even when satisfying the two fundamental constitutions,this traffic state has unique features,e.g.,only one type of non-lane-based vehicle(the motorcycle)and the predominance of motorcycles in the traffic composition(91.7%).Second,four microscopic characteristics of motorcycles were obtained from a large dataset:the motorcycles’continuous changes in speed,the relationship between the turning angle rate and the speed,the critical gap,and the following space.The relationship between the turning angle rate and the speed was first formulated as a power curve.The critical gap of motorcycles was estimated as a small value(1.25 s)in the case study.The following spaces varied with respect to the speed and had an oval shape.The smallest lateral and longitudinal dimensions were 1.5 and 1.74 m,respectively.While all the findings are meaningful,they are restricted to the case study(Ho Chi Minh City,Vietnam).
基金provided by the 863 Program of Ministry of Scientific and Technology of China (No. SS2013AA093002)
文摘Testacean traditional Chinese medicine(TTCM), derived from the outer shell of sea or freshwater mollusks, is a special and important category of Chinese medicinal materials. To ensure the effective use of TTCM, a comparative identification study was performed on five commonly-used testacean drugs, including Haliotidis Concha, Arcae Concha, Meretricis Concha, Ostreae Concha and Margaritifera Concha(Shijueming, Walengzi, Geqiao, Muli and Zhenzhumu in Chinese, respectively).Typical morphological photographs of the crude drugs were acquired, and the key microscopic characteristics of the derived powders under normal light microscope and polarized light microscope were summarized. The major results can be concluded as follows:(1) the original species involved in the five TTCMs could be distinguished by their respective interspecies morphological characteristics;(2) the key identification characteristics of the five powdered crude drugs were mainly crystal fragments, with the fragment features under both normal light and polarized light microscope providing powerful points for differentiating the five commonly-used testacean drugs. This study demonstrated that it is feasible to provide authentication for these five kinds of TTCMs by the combination of morphology with microscopy.
文摘This paper describes an identification system for Chinese Materia Medicas (CMMs) in microscopic powder images. The imaging processing of the microscopic powder image is very complex because of the low contrast, blurry boundaries, overlapping objects, and messy background. Therefore, the object detection must segment the significant microscopic structures from the complex image. The objects are detected in these images using an adaptable interactive method. After identifying the significant microscopic structures, the system identifies 14 features belonging to three main characteristics. These features form a 14-dimensional vector that represents the microscopic structures. The multi-dimensional vector is then analyzed using a feature assignment algorithm that picks the most notable features to construct a decision tree with thresholds. The identification system consists of a coarse classifier based on the decision tree and a fine classifier using similarity measurements to rank the possible results. Tests on 528 images from 24 different kinds of microscopic structures show the system effectiveness and applicability.
基金funded by the Project Promoting Basic Capacity for Young and Middle-aged University Teachers in Guangxi(No.2018KY0136)the Guangxi First-class Discipline Project for Pharmaceutical Sciences(No.GXFCDP-PS-2018)the Key Project at the Central Government Level:the Ability Establishment of Sustainable Use for Valuable Chinese Medicine Resources(No.2060302)。
文摘Objective:Ban Fenghe recorded in the Quality Standard of Yao Medicine of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region(Volume 1)is derived from the dried stems and leaves of Semiliquidambar cathayensis.It is usually confused with medicinal herbs from Pterospermum heterophyllum and Dendropanax dentiger.However,they are very different in chemical composition,and should not be used as the same drug.To ensure their safety and efficacy,a method based on macroscopic and microscopic characteristics was developed to distinguish them.Methods:A total of 14 batches of Ban Fenghe samples from three species were collected from different producing areas in China.The macroscopic characteristics were examined by observing external traits.The tissue structures of transverse sections of stems and leaves,the leaf epidermis,and the powder were observed microscopically.Results:The branchlets and leaf surfaces of S.cathayensis and P.heterophyllum were hairy,especially the lower leaf surfaces of P.heterophyllum were densely covered with hairs,but those of D.dentiger were hairless.The pericyclic fibers of S.cathayensis stems were intermittently distributed in a circular shape and accompanied by stone cells,whereas those of P.heterophyllum and D.dentiger were bundled without stone cells.So stone cells and hairs were present in S.cathayensis powder,stone cells were not found in P.heterophyllum and D.dentiger powder,and hairs were not present in D.dentiger powder.The distribution sites,sizes and types of secretory tissues of these three species were also different in transverse sections of stems and leaves.Stomata on the lower epidermis of S.cathayensis leaves were paracytic,whereas those of P.heterophyllum and D.dentiger were anomocytic.Conclusion:Ban Fenghe drugs derived from S.cathayensis could readily be distinguished from those of P.heterophyllum and D.dentiger by macroscopic and microscopic features.