Removing Iron Ions Contaminants from Groundwater Using Modified Nano-Hydroxyapatite by Nano Manganese Oxide

In this article, we study modified nano-hydroxyapatite (HAp) by nano manganese oxide (Mn3O4) as adsorbent material to remove iron ions from groundwater. Different parameters were studied to option optimum conditions of removing such as contact time, pH, initial concentration, a dosage of adsorbent, agitation speed and temperature. Kinetics studies included first order (R2 = 0.915), pseudo-first order (R2 = 0.936), second order (R2 = 0.948), pseudo-second order (R2 = 0.995), Elovich equation model (R2 = 0.977), intraparticle diffusion (R2 = 0.946), Natarajan and Khalaf (R2 = 0.915) were carried out, the obtained results revealed that the pseudo-second order is the best to describe the adsorption process because the correlation coefficient is approaching one (R2 = 0.995). Adsorption isotherm was calculated by using Freundlich, Langmuir and Temkin constants, adsorption capacity from Langmuir model was 0.606 mg/g. Thermodynamic parameters (ΔG, ΔH = ?51 KJ/mol, and ΔS = ?142 (KJ/mol)) for the adsorption process were also calculated and discussed.

A Novel Guided Bone Regeneration Membrane Composed of Nano-hydroxyapatite and Aliphatic Polyester-amide

Hydrothermally synthesized nano-hydroxyapatite（n-HA ） varmg m wetght Jrom 10% to 30% was used us filler to make guided bone regeneration （ GBR ） composite membranes with navel aliphatic polyesteramide （ PEA ）. The structare and properties of PEA and its n- HA composites were investigated through TEM, IR, XRD, SEM and EDX. The shape and size of the n- HA crystals are similar to the apatite crystals in nataral bone. Molecule interactions are present between the n- HA and PEA in the compasite, which allows the uniform dispersion of n- HA in PEA matrix. This contributes enhanced mechanical property and bioactivhy to the compasite. The cytacompatibilhy of the composites has been investigated by culturing osteoblasts on the membranes. Good cell attachment and proliferation manner were observed on the membranes after 1 week. These results suggest that the PEA/ n-HA compasite membrane prepared in this study may serve us barrier membranes for guided bone regeneration and potential candidate scaffold for tissue engineering.

Preparation and Characterization of Nano-hydroxyapatite/polyvinyl Alcohol Gel Composites

Nano-hydroxyapatite reinforced poly（vinyl alcohol） gel（nano-HA/PVA gel） composites has been proposed as a promising biomaterial,especially used as an articular cartilage repair biomaterial.In this paper,nano-HA/PVA gel composite was prepared by in situ synthesis method and incorporation with freeze-thaw cycle process.The microstructure and morphology were investigated by X-ray diffraction,TEM,SEM and FTIR.The results showed that the size of HA particles synthesized in PVA solution was on the nanometer scale.Both the size and crystallinity of HA particles synthesized in PVA solution decreased compared with that of HA synthesized in distilled water.The nano-HA particles were distributed in PVA matrix uniformly due to the effect of PVA solution as a dispersant while low content of HA particles in the composites.On the contrary,with high content of nano-HA particles in the composites,the particles tended to aggregate.The result of FT-IR analysis indicated that the chemical bond between nano-HA particles and PVA matrix existed.The conformation and degree of tacticity of PVA molecule changed because of the addition of HA particles.Furthermore,the interfacial strength of the composites was improved due to the interaction between nano-HA particle and PVA matrix and this was beneficial to improving the mechanical properties of the composites.

Microstructure and phase composition of Ti-based biocomposites with different contents of nano-hydroxyapatite

Nano-hydroxyapatite(nHA) and titanium(Ti) powders with different ratios were prepared by mechanical ball milling,and then sintered in vacuum environment. The microstructure and phase composition of Ti-based biocomposites with different contents of nHA(5% and 10%,in volume fraction) were investigated. Meanwhile,the phase composition of pure Ti was studied for contrast. The results show that Ti phase forms a finer continuous network microstructure with few porous after milling and sintering. The higher amount of nHA powders are added,the higher amount of porous are achieved,while the fracture morphology becomes coarser. The specimen with contents of 10% nHA has serious interface reaction after sintering at 1 100 ℃,it varies with the pure Ti specimen. Combined with the XRD and EDS analysis,it can be founded that elements Ca,P,O and Ti diffuse on the interface,and the phases of Ti,Ti2O,Ti5P3,CaTiO3 and TiOx can be ascertained in nHA/Ti composites.

Melt-Spinning of Nano-Hydroxyapatite/Poly(ε-caprolactone)Composite Fibers for Potential Application in Bone Tissue Engineering

Nano-hydroxyapatite/poly（e-caprolactone） （nHA/PCL） composite materials are among the best candidates for application in bone tissue engineering. As the main technique to fabricate porous scaffolds, electrospilming produce scaffolds with unsatisfactory mechanical strength and limited pore size for cdi infiltration. Micron-sized fiber assembly with higher mechanical strength is qualified to structure hybrid scaffolds. In this study, nHA/PCL monofilament fibers with different mass ratios were fabricated through melt-spinning. Transmission electron microscope （TEM） was used to observe the aggregation between nHA parfides. Other characterizations including scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy （ATR.FTIR） and X-ray diffraction （XRD） were done to discuss the morphology, components and crystallization of the nHA/PCL composite fibers, respectively. The influence of nHA/PCL mass ratio on the tensile properties and water contact angle of composite fibers was also studied. The SEM images show the homogeneous dispersion of nano partides in the polymer matrix. Besides, nHA content increases the tensile strength, initial modulus and hydrophillcity of the composite fibers under the premise of spinnability. This kind of fibers is strong enough to fabricate fiber assembly which may have potential application in bone tissue engineering.

Removal of Some Toxic Ions from Seawater and Wastewater by Sorption onto Natural, Synthetic Hydroxyapatite and Alginate-Hydroxyapatite Composite Nanoparticles: A Comparative Study

The main objective of this paper is to study the removal of Cadmium(II), Lead(II), Chromium(VI), and Mercury(II) ions by sorption onto different natural and synthetic nanoparticles. Special attention has been given to the application of fish bone in nanoform as a useful, inexpensive and eco-friendly alternative material. A comparison between natural hydroxyapatite (fish bone), synthetic hydroxyapatite nanoparticles (HAP) and alginate-hydroxyapatite composite (Alg/Hap) to assess their removal efficiencies to remediate the selected heavy metals has been done. Surface characterization by using different techniques has also been performed to understand the influence of surface characteristics of the adsorbent materials in the removal process. Different parameters (pH, contact time, mass dose and metal ion concentration) have been examined to identify the optimum conditions for remediation of different metals from polluted water. The potential applications of the biosorbents for removal and sorption of these metal ions from seawater and wastewater samples were also investigated and evaluated.

Nano-Fe_(3)O_(4)强化牛粪厌氧发酵及抗性基因削减

为提高牛粪高浓度厌氧发酵产气性能,考察了不同浓度纳米四氧化三铁(Nano-Fe_(3)O_(4))对底物水解及产气效率的强化效果,探究其对发酵系统中微生物群落结构变化以及抗生素抗性基因(ARGs)归趋的影响.结果表明,添加500mg/L的Nano-Fe_(3)O_(4)可以提高牛粪高浓度厌氧发酵底物水解程度,增强系统稳定性,提高沼气产量12.36%.与对照相比,发酵系统中水解产酸菌厚壁菌门(Firmicutes)、纤维杆菌门(Fibrobacteres)的丰度分别显著增加了37.39%和75.86%.属水平上尤其是梭菌属(Clostridium)和瘤胃球菌(Ruminofilibacter)丰度是原来的3.50倍和8.69倍.产甲烷菌中甲烷八叠球菌(Methanosarcina)占主导地位,其丰度达2.55%,比对照显著增加27.50%.此外,潜在致病菌密螺旋体属(Treponema)和不动杆菌属(Acinetobacter)的丰度分别显著降低72.14%和93.69%;ARGs中四环素类(tetA、tetG、tetH、tetJ)、氨基糖苷类(aph(3)、aph(6))削减率达100%.磺胺酰胺类(sul1、sul2)平均削减率达74.41%~96.55%.研究表明添加适量的Nano-Fe_(3)O_(4)对稳定发酵系统、提高微生物活性、增加沼气产量、抗性基因削减等方面有多重促进作用,研究结果可为畜禽粪污沼气工程中Nano-Fe_(3)O_(4)等导电性外源调控添加剂的使用提供参考.

TPU/Nano-ZnO复合改性沥青的性能研究及微观机制

为促进聚合物/纳米改性沥青在耐久性路面中的应用,在实验室将不同掺量的聚氨酯及纳米氧化锌添加到A-70#基质沥青中制备了复合改性沥青。采用传统物理性能试验、动态剪切流变试验(DSR)、弯曲梁流变试验(BBR)研究了其物理性能与流变特性,基于响应面法的优化设计来明确两种改性剂的最佳掺量。借助傅里叶红外光谱试验(FTIR)对其微观改性机理进行探讨。采用高压紫外汞灯环境箱对改性沥青进行不同时间的紫外老化,分析其抗紫外老化能力,并基于主成分分析法评价了老化性能测试指标的显著性。结果表明:聚氨酯与纳米氧化锌的共同作用提高了基质沥青的高温稳定性及低温抗裂性,两种改性剂的最佳掺量分别为5%、3%。根据FTIR结果,复合改性沥青的改性过程既存在物理共混,又有化学加成反应。聚氨酯及纳米氧化锌的加入在基质沥青紫外老化过程中能够抑制羰基、亚砜基等极性基团的生成,复数剪切模量、羰基指数、劲度模量及亚砜基指数对沥青紫外老化性能的影响最为显著。

抗菌PP/Rnano-ZnO复合材料的制备及性能研究

以棒状纳米氧化锌(Rnano-ZnO)为抗菌剂、聚丙烯(PP)为基材,采用熔融共混法在双螺杆挤出机中制备了抗菌PP/Rnano-ZnO复合材料。测试了复合材料的抗菌性能,通过DSC法研究了抗菌PP/Rnano-ZnO复合材料中Rnano-ZnO质量分数对结晶性能的影响,采用SEM分析了复合材料冲击断面的微观形貌,采用万能电子拉伸机测试了复合材料的力学性能。结果表明,抗菌PP/Rnano-ZnO复合材料中随着Rnano-ZnO的加入,结晶温度提高了1.81℃,相对结晶度提高了5.03%,冲击强度提高了47.83%,拉伸强度提高了20.96%和断裂伸长率提高了4790%;当抗菌PP/Rnano-ZnO复合材料中Rnano-ZnO质量分数为6.0%时,其力学性能、对大肠杆菌和金黄色葡萄球菌的抗菌效果最佳。

基于Jetson Nano的隐式场景表征重建方法

随着计算机视觉和边缘计算技术的不断发展,对于复杂场景的高效重建与表征成为了研究的热点之一。本研究提出了一种基于Jetson Nano的隐式场景表征重建方法,旨在通过深度学习和边缘计算技术的有机结合,实现对复杂场景的高效重建与表征。本研究是基于Jetson Nano边缘计算平台,将RGBD相机与其连接,通过网络传输将采集的数据存储于云端。本研究采用了一种创新性的隐式表示模型,通过函数对场景信息进行紧凑而高效的表征。该方法在Jetson Nano边缘计算平台上通过统一计算设备架构(Compute Unified Device Architecture,CUDA)和深度学习推理引擎(Turing Tensor R-Engine,TensorRT)优化,进一步提升了计算效率。结合隐式神经网络和同步定位与地图构建(Simultaneous Localization And Mapping,SLAM)技术,成功实现了三维场景的精准重建,相机追踪中绝对轨迹误差的均方根误差平均值达到了1.87,在各个场景的表现均具有鲁棒性。

基于Jetson Nano的智能双足人形机器人

针对人型机器人多样的使用需求及复杂的使用环境,本文设计出一款以高性能NVIDIA Jetson Nano为主控板,采用舵机驱动、搭载多个感知模块的智能双足人型机器人,通过ROS系统进行步态控制,依靠摄像头、多种传感器及配套算法实现姿态识别和空间位置计算,完成机器人整体的行动。

Nano-SiO_(2)选择性分布对CPE增韧PVC体系的影响

通过改变混合顺序,研究了纳米二氧化硅(nano-SiO_(2))选择性分布对氯化聚乙烯(CPE)增韧聚氯乙烯(PVC)体系力学性能、流变性能、耐热性能的影响。结果表明:当nano-SiO_(2)分布于CPE相时,样品的拉伸强度、弯曲强度、弯曲模量、热变形温度提升更显著,当nano-SiO_(2)分布于PVC相时,样品的缺口冲击强度提升更显著,尤其在CPE用量较低时。nano-SiO_(2)选择性分布对样品的流变性能会产生影响,但对其玻璃化转变温度影响较小。

Allophane as a Nanotechnological Additive in Masonry Materials to Increase Resistance and Waterproofing

The constant need for high-strength materials in the construction industry promotes the research of additives that improve the properties of masonry materials. The use of allophane as an additive in concrete and mortar mixtures was implemented to improve their strength and waterproofing, respectively, using compression and water absorption tests according to their corresponding standards (ASTM C1231, ASTM D2938, and ASTM C1585). The samples were evaluated at different concentrations and curing ages. In addition, different sand/cement ratios were considered for the mortar. The results revealed that there was a 9.4% increase in compressive strength in concrete and a 23.7% reduction in water absorption in mortar for the 5:1 ratio. These changes would be the result of the interaction of the nanoporous additive in the atomic crystal structure of the material demonstrating the nanotechnological nature of allophane.

Energy-Efficient Implementation of BCD to Excess-3 Code Converter for Nano-Communication Using QCA Technology

Code converters are essential in digital nano communication;therefore,a low-complexity optimal QCA layout for a BCD to Excess-3 code converter has been proposed in this paper.A QCA clockphase-based design technique was adopted to investigate integration with other complicated circuits.Using a unique XOR gate,the recommended circuit’s cell complexity has been decreased.The findings produced using the QCADesigner-2.0.3,a reliable simulation tool,prove the effectiveness of the current structure over earlier designs by considering the number of cells deployed,the area occupied,and the latency as design metrics.In addition,the popular tool QCAPro was used to estimate the energy dissipation of the proposed design.The proposed technique reduces the occupied space by∼40%,improves cell complexity by∼20%,and reduces energy dissipation by∼1.8 times(atγ=1.5EK)compared to the current scalable designs.This paper also studied the suggested structure’s energy dissipation and compared it to existing works for a better performance evaluation.

An Investigation into Forced Convection of a Nanofluid Flowing in a Rectangular Microchannel under the Influence of a Magnetic Field

In line with recent studies,where it has been shown that nanofluids containing graphene have a stronger capacity to boost the heat transfer coefficient with respect to ordinary nanofluids,experiments have been conducted using water with cobalt ferrite/graphene nanoparticles.In particular,a circular channel made of copper subjected to a constant heatflux has been considered.As nanoparticles are sensitive to the presence of a magneticfield,different conditions have been examined,allowing both the strength and the frequency of such afield to span relatively wide ranges and assuming different concentrations of nanoparticles.According to thefindings,the addition of nanoparticles to thefluid causes its rotation speed to increase by a factor of two,whereas ultraviolet radiation plays a negligible role.The amount of time required to attain the maximum rotation speed of the nanofluid and the Nusselt number have been measured under both constant and alternating magneticfields for a ferrofluid with a concentration of 0.5%and atflow Reynolds number of 550 and 1750.

Mechanical behavior of nanorubber reinforced epoxy over a wide strain rate loading

Nanorubber/epoxy composites containing 0,2,6 and 10 wt%nanorubber are subjected to uniaxial compression over a wide range of strain rate from 8×10^(-4) s^(-1) to~2×10^(4) s^(-1).Unexpectedly,their strain rate sensitivity and strain hardening index increase with increasing nanorubber content.Potential mechanisms are proposed based on numerical simulations using a unit cell model.An increase in the strain rate sensitivity with increasing nanorubber content results from the fact that the nanorubber becomes less incompressible at high strain,generating a higher hydro-static pressure.Adiabatic shear localization starts to occur in the epoxy under a strain rate of 22,000 s^(-1) when the strain exceeds 0.35.The presence of nanorubber in the epoxy reduces adiabatic shear localization by preventing it from propagating.

SiC-Ni60涂层中添加nano-Cu包覆MoS_(2)对其组织和摩擦磨损性能的影响

采用激光熔覆的方法在42CrMo钢基体上制备了nano-Cu/MoS_(2)镍基合金熔覆层,运用扫描电镜、XRD、显微硬度计以及摩擦磨损试验机等探究了不同含量nano-Cu/MoS_(2)熔覆层的组织及耐磨减摩性能.结果表明,采用激光熔覆技术制备的nano-Cu/MoS_(2)镍基合金熔覆层中上部为细密的等轴晶,中下部至靠近熔合线主要为条柱状晶,添加nano-Cu/MoS_(2)颗粒后覆层中部等轴晶粒部分转变为条带状,覆层中产生了金属硫化物CrS和软金属铜,晶界处分布一些细小MoS_(2)颗粒,受润滑相与部分晶粒粗化影响与C1(无nano-Cu/MoS_(2))相比,C2~C4(5%~15%nano-Cu/MoS_(2))熔覆层的硬度显著下降,但与基体相比有1.45~2.06倍,具有良好的力学性能,而摩擦质量损失增加最高达到0.0198 g,摩擦系数逐渐减小,熔覆层最低摩擦系数0.4430较C1明显降低,兼顾力学性能、摩擦系数和摩擦质量损失角度考虑,nano-Cu/MoS_(2)含量为10%,激光功率290 W、扫描速度6 mm/s时,其熔覆层力学及摩擦学性能为佳.

Effect of Sintering Temperature on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Nanocrystalline Cemented Carbide

WC-Co nanocrystalline nitrogen-containing cemented carbides were prepared by vacuum sintering and low pressure sintering.The sintering processes of Cr_(2)(C,N)doped nano WC-Co powders were studied by using thermogravimetric analysis(TGA)and differential scanning calorimetry(DSC).The effect of sintering temperature on the microstructure and mechanical properties of nanocrystalline cemented carbide was studied by scanning electron microscope(SEM),high resolution transmission electron microscope(HRTEM)and mechanical property test.The results showed that the nano WC grains began to grow in the solid phase sintering stage.A high-performance nano-nitrogen-containing cemented carbide with uniform microstructure and good interfacial bonding can be obtained by increasing the sintering temperature to 1380℃.It has a transverse rupture strength(TRS)of 5057 MPa and a hardness of 1956 HV30.

Recent advances in zwitterionic nanoscale drug delivery systems to overcome biological barriers

Nanoscale drug delivery systems(nDDS)have been employed widely in enhancing the therapeutic efficacy of drugs against diseases with reduced side effects.Although several nDDS have been successfully approved for clinical use up to now,biological barriers between the administration site and the target site hinder the wider clinical adoption of nDDS in disease treatment.Polyethylene glycol(PEG)-modification(or PEGylation)has been regarded as the gold standard for stabilising nDDS in complex biological environment.However,the accelerated blood clearance(ABC)of PEGylated nDDS after repeated injections becomes great challenges for their clinical applications.Zwitterionic polymer,a novel family of antifouling materials,have evolved as an alternative to PEG due to their super-hydrophilicity and biocompatibility.Zwitterionic nDDS could avoid the generation of ABC phenomenon and exhibit longer blood circulation time than the PEGylated analogues.More impressively,zwitterionic nDDS have recently been shown to overcome multiple biological barriers such as nonspecific organ distribution,pressure gradients,impermeable cell membranes and lysosomal degradation without the need of any complex chemical modifications.The realization of overcoming multiple biological barriers by zwitterionic nDDS may simplify the current overly complex design of nDDS,which could facilitate their better clinical translation.Herein,we summarise the recent progress of zwitterionic nDDS at overcoming various biological barriers and analyse their underlyingmechanisms.Finally,prospects and challenges are introduced to guide the rational design of zwitterionic nDDS for disease treatment.

一种基于Jetson Nano的智能辅助导盲装置设计

为解决中国视障人群出行困难的问题,设计了一种基于Jetson Nano的智能辅助导盲装置,使视障人群能够安全出行。采用摄像头帮助视障人群探测周围环境,将Jetson Nano作为主控板,通过视觉算法将摄像头捕捉的画面信息提取后,结合TFmini Plus激光测距雷达对视障人群前方物体进行测距,视觉算法采用基于CNN卷积神经网络的YOLOv4目标检测算法,语音转化模块采用科大讯飞出品的六麦克风阵列模块。当物体靠近视障人群前方一定距离时,智能辅助导盲装置会将摄像头识别到的物体名称通过语音形式反馈给视障人群。设计的智能辅助导盲装置可以实现对周围环境的实时检测和识别,对常见的物体如车辆等都能够准确识别,提醒视障人士及时避让,有效提高他们的出行安全。该装置还有很大的发展空间和应用前景,可以进一步完善其功能,为更多视障人士服务。