Residue and Degradation Dynamics of Bensulfuron-methyl·Mefenacet 4.2 g/kg Granule in Paddy Field

This study was conducted to determine the safety of bensulfuron-methyl and mefenacet in rice ecosystem. A field experiment was carried to reveal residual dynamics and final residue of bensulfuron-methyl.mefenacet 4.2 g/kg granule in rice and paddy system in Hangzhou, Changsha and Nanning of China during 2010 to 2011. The results showed that the average recoveries of bensulfuron-methyl and mefenacet spiked in the paddy soil, paddy water, rice, husk and rice plant at the 3 concentration levels of 0.05, 0.10 and 1.00 mg/kg ranged from 70.78% to 116.06% with the relative standard deviations of 0.91%-10.24%. The limit of detection （LOD） values of bensulfuron-methyl and mefenacet were 0.02 mg/L, and the minimum de- tection quantities were 4.0×10-9 g. The degradation dynamics test was done by spraying at a high dose （270 kg/hm2, bensulfuron-methyl active ingredient was 64.8 g/hm2, mefenacet active ingredient was 1 069.2 g/hm2） by direct spreading method 5-7 d after transplanting, and the final residual test carried out at a low dose （180 kg/hm2, bensuifuron-methyl active ingredient was 43.2 g/hm2, mefenacet active in- gredient was 712.8 g/hm2） and a high dose （270 kg/hm2）. The degradation research of bensulfuron-methyl and mefenacet in paddy water, soil and rice plant suggested that the degradation curves accorded with the first-order kinetics equation, the aver- age half life of bensulfuron-methyl was 5.35, 3.05 and 3.71 d in water, soil and rice plant, respectively, and the average half life of mefenacet was 3.61, 3.29 and 3.88 d in water, soil and rice plant, respectively. The final residues of bensulfuron-methyl and mefenacet were not detected in normal harvest paddy soil, rice straw, husk and brown rice.

The deteriorated degradation resistance of Mg alloy microtubes for vascular stent under the coupling effect of radial compressive stress and dynamic medium

The degradation of Mg alloys relates to the service performance of Mg alloy biodegradable implants.In order to investigate the degradation behavior of Mg alloys as vascular stent materials in the near service environment,the hot-extruded fine-grained Mg-Zn-Y-Nd alloy microtubes,which are employed to manufacture vascular stents,were tested under radial compressive stress in the dynamic Hanks'Balanced Salt Solution(HBSS).The results revealed that the high flow rate accelerates the degradation of Mg alloy microtubes and its degradation is sensitive to radial compressive stress.These results contribute to understanding the service performance of Mg alloys as vascular stent materials.

NH_3-N Degradation Dynamics and Calculating Model of Filtration Bed Height in Constructed Soil Rapid Infiltration

The research on Constructed Soil Rapid Infiltration(CSRI) system is in its infancy at home and abroad.There are several details about the mechanism and application of CSRI system needed to be further studied.A major limitation in the current research is the absence of degradation dynamics of pollutants,and the height of filtration bed in CSRI system currently determined by empirical judgment lacks accuracy and logicality.To solve these two prob-lems,the soil column of CSRI system was utilized to treat domestic wastewater,meanwhile,the NH3-N degradation dynamics were studied according to the Monod equation,the research of Mann A T and the NH3-N degradation law.Then the mathematical model of filtration bed height was built based on NH3-N degradation dynamics equation in the soil column.It has been proven that within a limited range this model can calculate the appropriate height of filtration bed accurately in order to optimize technological parameters of hydraulic load and the concentration of influent NH3-N,improving the effluent quality of CSRI system.

Degradation Dynamics of Triadimefon and Difenoconazole Residues in Strawberry and Soil

A field experiment was employed to study the degradation of triadimefon and difenoconazole residues in strawberry and soil. The results showed that the degradation of both the two kinds of pesticides was in accordance with the first order kinetic equation. The half-lives of difenoconazole in strawberry fruit, strawberry stem leaf and soil were 4.09, 8.21 and 13.38 d, respectively; and the half-lives of triadimefon in strawberry fruit, strawberry stem and leaf and soil were 3.38, 5.31 and 15.64 d, respectively. The maximum residue limit （MRL） of difenoconazole in strawberry was recommended as 0.5 mg/kg, and 10% difenoconazole WG and 20% triadimefon EC should be applied four times with a safety interval of 7 d according to the amounts of 100 and 60 g a. i./hm2,respectively.

The Effect of Land Degradation on Farm Size Dynamics and Crop-Livestock Farming System in Ethiopia: A Review

Ethiopia is among the poorest countries in which poverty, land and resource degradation appear to feed off each other. The irony is that Ethiopia is a country with high biodiversity and distinctive ecosystems and the natural resource base is critical to the economy and the livelihood of a high percentage of the population. Being the owner of varying agro ecology, the country’s agricultural production system had practiced for decades with a maximum potential. However, because of the presence of interrelated problems, the productivity had not sustained as its potential. From the interrelated problems, land degradation takes the first and challengeable problem in many countries. Land degradation refers to a temporary or permanent decline in the productive capacity of the land, or its potential for environmental management as a result;the long-term biological and environmental potential of the land has been compromised. Land degradation in the Ethiopian highlands (i.e. areas above 1500 m.a.s.l.) has been a concern for many years and is a great threat for the future that requires great effort and resources to ameliorate. It had adverse effect on lowering of livestock production by shrinking grazing land, the fertile soil types were washed and the grazing land was dominantly covered by unpalatable pastures and grasses which had low nutritive value and fertility for crop-livestock production system. In other cases, degradation induces farmers to convert land to lower-value uses;for instance, cropland converted to grazing land, or grazing lands converted to shrubs or forests. Equitable and secure access to land is a critical factor for the rural poor, especially livestock owners, who depend on agriculture and animal-related activities for their livelihood. Having secure access to land for agriculture and pastoral activities reduces their vulnerability and enhances their opportunities to invest in land for agriculture and livestock activities. Historical patterns of feudal ownership of land followed by government ownership and despite policy change uncertain status of land ownership. These land distribution and ownership patterns coupled with continuous fragmentations and degradation disrupt the balance between crop, livestock, and forest production. These things nowadays enforce Ethiopian farmers to put more land into crop production than working on livestock sector. Livelihoods are complex, dependent on animal and crop production based on land and water resources, with emerging market opportunities. And from year to year, the size of farms is getting minimized because of land degradation and segmentations, and these make a change in farm size dynamics and farming shift. Currently, there is a great scenario towards the land policy pattern and agricultural production system, which is the backbone of the country’s economy. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to review the effect of land degradation on farm size dynamics and crop-livestock production since the impact of these things is not well measured.

Residue and Degradation Dynamic of Buprofezin in Citrus and Soil

[Objective] The paper was to detect the residue of buprofezin in citrus and soil.[Method] Gas chromatography（GC）method was used to measure the residue of buprofezin in citrus and soil.[Result] The average recovery rate of buprofezin in entire citrus fruit was 96.17%-97.38%,and the variation coefficient was 6.10%-9.07%;the average recovery rate in pulp was 95.24%-105.46%,and the variation coefficient was 3.30%-6.01%;the average recovery rate in peel was 88.76%-93.64%,and the variation coefficient was 5.12%-6.27%;the average recovery rate in soil was 97.79%-104.3%,and the variation coefficient was 2.45%-9.21%.The degradation dynamics and the final residue results of buprofezin in citrus and soil showed that the degradation half-lives in citrus in Changsha（Hunan）,Hangzhou（Zhejiang）and Guiyang（Guizhou）were 7.65,7.64 and 8.40 d,and the degradation half-lives in soil in three places were 13.75,9.97 and 10.18 d,respectively.[Conclusion] When 25% buprofezin SC watered agent were sprayed in citrus fruits for 2-3 times according to the recommended dose of 166.7-250.0 mg/L,the safe period of buprofezin in citrus could be set as 14 d.

Light-Induced Dynamic Stability of Oxygen Vacancies in BiSbO_(4) for Efficient Photocatalytic Formaldehyde Degradation

Defect engineering has been regarded as a versatile strategy to maneuver the photocatalytic activity.However,there are a few studies concerning how to maintain the stability of defects,which is important to ensure sustainable photocatalytic performance.Here,a novel strategy to modulate the structural properties of BiSbO_(4)using light-induced dynamic oxygen vacancies is reported by us for efficient and stable photocatalytic oxidation of formaldehyde.Interestingly,the continuous consumption and replenishment of vacancies(namely dynamic vacancies)ensure the dynamic stability of oxygen vacancies,thus guaranteeing the excellent photocatalytic stability.The oxygen vacancies could also accelerate the electron migration,inhibit the photogenerated electron/hole recombination,widen the light absorption spectra,and thus improve the photocatalytic formaldehyde removal performance.Combined with the results of in situ DRIFTS,the reaction mechanism for each step of formaldehyde oxidation is revealed.As supported by DFT calculation of Gibbs free energy,the introduction of oxygen vacancies into BiSbO_(4)can promote spontaneous process of formaldehyde oxidation.Our work highlights a promising approach for stabilizing the defects and proposes the photocatalytic reaction mechanism in combination with the thermodynamic functions.

Degradation mechanisms of poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) films in vitro under static and dynamic environment

To understand their degradation mechanisms, PLGA (50:50) polymer films were prepared and eroded in the static and dynamic medium system. The degradation behavior was characterized through weight-average molecular weight change, mass loss, water uptake, etc. The results show that in dynamic system, significant mass loss begins until 10 d while mass loss does not begin until 30 d later, while weight-average molecular weight decreases observably at the beginning, and the appeasable mass loss happens in 20 d in static system, which suggests that the dynamic degradation rate is slower even than degradation in static medium. A mechanism was proposed that specimens in static medium take up water homogeneously and cause the polymer chains to degrade all over the specimen cross sections, which creates free carboxylic acid groups which lead to a decrease of pH value inside the swollen polymer and accelerate degradation of the polymer. While pH value inside polymer keeps constant in dynamic medium because of flowing of simulated medium, which make the hydrolytic cleavage of ester bonds inside specimen delayed.

Effects of dynamic flow rates on degradation deposition behavior of Mg scaffold

Degradability of bone tissue engineering scaffold that matching the regeneration rate could allow a complete replacement of host tissue.However,the porous structure of biodegradable Mg scaffolds certainly generated high specific surface area,and the three-dimensional interconnected pores provided fast pervasive invasion entrance for the corrosive medium,rising concern of the structural integrity during the degradation.To clarify the structural evolution of the three-dimensional(3D)porous structure,semi-static immersion tests were carried out to evaluate the degradation performance in our previous study.Nevertheless,dynamic immersion tests mimicking the in vivo circulatory fluid through the interconnected porous structure have yet been investigated.Moreover,the effects of dynamic flow rates on the degradation deposition behavior of 3D porous Mg scaffolds were rarely reported.In this study,Mg scaffolds degraded at three flow rates exhibited different degradation rates and deposition process.A flow rate of 0.5 m L/min introduced maximum drop of porosity by accumulated deposition products.The deposition products provided limited protection against the degradation process at a flow rate of 1.0 m L/min.The three-dimensional interconnected porous structure of Mg scaffold degraded at 2.0 m L/min well retained after 14 days showing the best interconnectivity resistance to the degradation deposition process.The dynamic immersion tests disclosed the reason for the different degradation rates on account of flow rates,which may bring insight into understanding of varied in vivo degradation rates related to implantation sites.

Evaluation of the biodegradation product layer on Mg-1Zn alloy during dynamical strain

Magnesium(Mg)alloys are attractive biodegradable implant materials.The degradation products on Mg alloys play a critical role in the stability of the interface between implant and surrounding tissue.In the present study,the effects of dynamic deformation on the interface layer of biomedical Mg-1Zn alloy were investigated using the constant extension rate tensile tests(CERT)coupled with electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS).The deformation of the Mg-1Zn alloy had an adverse influence on the impedance of the surface degradation layer formed in simulated body fluid that only containing inorganic compounds.However,the surface degradation layer with improved corrosion resistance was obtained for the strained samples tested in protein-containing simulated body fluid.The spontaneous or enhanced adsorption of protein into the degradation product led to a flexible and stable hybrid anti-corrosive layer.A relationship between the dynamic deformation of Mg alloy and the impendence of the degradation layer was established,which demonstrates the necessity for in situ characterisation of the evolution of the surface layer under dynamic condition.

Analysis on the capacity degradation mechanism of a series lithium-ion power battery pack based on inconsistency of capacity

The lithium-ion battery has been widely used as an energy source. Charge rate, discharge rate, and operating tem- perature are very important factors for the capacity degradations of power batteries and battery packs. Firstly, in this paper we make use of an accelerated life test and a statistical analysis method to establish the capacity accelerated degradation model under three constant stress parameters according to the degradation data, which are charge rate, discharge rate, and operating temperature, and then we propose a capacity degradation model according to the current residual capacity of a Li-ion cell under dynamic stress parameters. Secondly, we analyze the charge and discharge process of a series power battery pack and interpret the correlation between the capacity degradations of the battery pack and its charge/discharge rate. According to this cycling condition, we establish a capacity degradation model of a series power battery pack under inconsistent capacity of cells, and analyze the degradation mechanism with capacity variance and operating temperature difference. The comparative analysis of test results shows that the inconsistent operating temperatures of cells in the series power battery pack are the main cause of its degradation; when the difference between inconsistent temperatures is narrowed by 5 ℃, the cycle life can be improved by more than 50%. Therefore, it effectively improves the cycle life of the series battery pack to reasonably assemble the batteries according to their capacities and to narrow the differences in operating temperature among cells.

Dynamics of soil nutrients in larch plantations

The annual dynamic changes of soil nutrients were measured in pure larch plantation and in mixed larch plantation in the arboretum of Inner Mongolia Academy of Forestry Science, Huhehaote. The results showed that soil nutrients in pure larch plantations changed rapidly in July and August. The variation of soil nutrients is more stable in mixed larch plantation. Compared with the pure larch plantation, the content of soil nutrients in mixed larch plantation obviously increased. The soil degradation occurred in the pure larch plantation, and related to the forest age.

Investigation of non-thermal atmospheric plasma for the degradation of avermectin solution

Increasing concern with regard to food safety in the presence of pesticide residues(PRs) on the surface of agricultural products has resulted in the rapid development of practical degrading technologies for corresponding PRs. In this paper, an unconventional method of degrading pesticides, non-thermal atmospheric plasma(NTAP), was proposed to degrade the avermectin(AVM) in aqueous solution. Optical emission spectroscopy shows that NTAP, consisting of filamentary streamers, contains a variety of reactive oxygen species(ROS) that may interact with AVM. The high-performance liquid chromatography(HPLC)-MS/MS results indicate that the efficiency of AVM degradation seriously depends on multiple operation parameters of the NTAP,including the applied voltage, treatment time and gas flow rate. The maximum degradation rate of AVM was observed to be 97.47% after 240 s exposure under NTAP with an applied voltage of 18 kV and gas flow rate of 1 l min-1. Molecular dynamics simulation based on a reactive force field for the interaction between O(ground state atomic oxygen) and AVM was performed to analyze the underpinning mechanisms. The simulation result shows the possible pathways of the NTAPgenerated O degrading AVM by destroying the glycosyl group or fracturing the ester group.

Degradation and breakdown behaviors of SGTs under repetitive unclamped inductive switching avalanche stress

The repetitive unclamped inductive switching(UIS)avalanche stress is conducted to investigate the degradation and breakdown behaviors of conventional shield gate trench MOSFET(C-SGT)and P-ring SGT MOSFETs(P-SGT).It is found that the static and dynamic parameters of both devices show different degrees of degradation.Combining experimental and simulation results,the hot holes trapped into the Si/SiO_(2) interface and the increase of crystal lattice temperature should be responsible for the degradation and breakdown behaviors.Moreover,under repetitive UIS avalanche stress,the reliability of P-SGT overcomes that of C-SGT,benefitting from the decreasing of the impact ionization rate at bottom of field oxide caused by the existence of P-ring.

STUDY OF ACONITINE DEGRADATION KINETICS IN RABBIT CORPSES

in order to research on the degradation kinetics rule or aconitine (AC) in rabbit corpses,in this article,through the acute intoxic models set up by orally administrating Aconitum brachypodum Diels (AbD) of absolute lethal dose (ALD) to New Zealand rabbits,the changing rules of aconitine degradation in tissues of rabbit corpses stored at 4℃ refrigirater were studied. The result showed that AC degradation process in rabbit corpses was apparent two-order degradation kinetics. AC degradation kinetics equations in liver and kidney were the half lives of them were 5.66 and 6. 47 days respectively.

Reliability Evaluation and Sensitivity Analysis for Multi-state System Based on Time Degradation Measures

The performance and state of multi-state system depend on its structure and different state combinations of the components. In order to evaluate the reliability of multi-state system effectively,a reliability evaluation and sensitivity analysis method based on the time degradation measures was proposed. The equivalence sets of the multi-state system under different output performances were established. The state combinations were classified according to the performance level. The degradation probability models under different states were established,and the new reliability measures,such as dynamic probability of multi-state system,holding time in each state,dynamic expectation function and integrated expectation function of the performance,were proposed and used to implement the dynamic reliability evaluation and sensitivity analysis. A certain diesel engine fuel feeding system was taken as an application example to illustrate the proposed method. The results show that not only the holding time in the desired state of the components and the system can be predicted,but also the best state component in a certain time period can be obtained.

Degradation Behavior and Safe Application Technology of 30% Kresoxim-methyl SC in Cucumber and Soil

[ Objective ] The paper was to determine the residue behavior and environmental safety of 30% kresoxim-methyl SC applied on cucumber under green- house conditions. [Method] Referring to Test Standard of Pesticide Residues, the residue dynamics of kresoxim-methyl SC in cucumber was determined by GC. [ Result ] The half lives of kresoxim-methly in cucumber of Yinchuan, Changsha, Harbin were 2.8 - 3.1,2.4 - 3.7, 2.1 - 5.1 d, respectively, and the final resi- due in cucumber after application for 3,5,7 d was less than 0.500 0 mg/kg that was the limited standards of the state. [ Conclusion] Under the proposed cultiva- tion conditions, it is recommended to use the maximum dosage formulation of 270 g. a. i/ha （ preparation 0.09 g/m2 ）, with spraying up to three times and the safe interval of 3 -5 d.

Photocatalytic Degradation of Diethyl Phthalate with Surfactant Addition

This paper studies the adsorption of diethyl phthalate （DEP,an environmental hormone） on the surface of nanoscale TiO2, effects of pH value of solutions, initial concentrations of DEP and additive surfactant on photocatalytic degradation and dynamics of DEP. Under ultra violet illumination, the interaction between DEP and surfactants including DBS （sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate）, CTAB （cetyltrimethylammonium bromide）, and OP-10 （nonylphenol polyoxyethylene ether） was exploited from the perspective of degradation speed calculated by the data of high pressure liquid chromatography （HPLC） and UV-Vis spectra, respectively. Photocatalytic degradation of DEP followed pseudo first-order reaction kinetics. DEP as substrate degraded fast when its initial concentration was 130 mg/L. TiO2 had certain adsorption ability of DEP. TiO2 could adsorb the most DEP at the approximately neutral pH of 6.91. Degradation of DEP was not affected obviously by additives OP-10 and DBS. Degradation rate of DEP was not enhanced greatly in the presence of surfactants, but degradation of DBS was sped up. Degradation rate of DEP was depressed in the presence of additive CTAB. The more CTAB was added, the less DEP was degraded. Degradation rate of CTAB became slow with the increase of initial CTAB concentration. The possible adsorption models among TiO2, DEP and surfactants were given.

A novel algorithm to analyze the dynamics of digital chaotic maps in finite-precision domain

Chaotic maps are widely used to design pseudo-random sequence generators, chaotic ciphers, and secure communication systems. Nevertheless, the dynamic characteristics of digital chaos in finite-precision domain must be degraded in varying degrees due to the limited calculation accuracy of hardware equipment. To assess the dynamic properties of digital chaos, we design a periodic cycle location algorithm(PCLA) from a new perspective to analyze the dynamic degradation of digital chaos. The PCLA can divide the state-mapping graph of digital chaos into several connected subgraphs for the purpose of locating all fixed points and periodic limit cycles contained in a digital chaotic map. To test the versatility and availability of our proposed algorithm, the periodic distribution and security of 1-D logistic maps and 2-D Baker maps are analyzed in detail. Moreover, this algorithm is helpful to the design of anti-degradation algorithms for digital chaotic dynamics. These related studies can promote the application of chaos in engineering practice.

A Systems Approach for Analyzing Vegetative and Soil Degradation in Arnigad Micro-watershed of Indian Himalayan Region

This study analyzes the vegetative and soil degradation,measured as biomass and soil loss,for Arnigad micro-watershed located in Indian Himalayan state of Uttarakhand,in systems framework by using dynamic linear programming bio-economic model.The focus is at investigating the effects of alternate policy regimes,i.e.,introduction of improved energy sources for cooking along with substitution of existing local livestock breeds with improved breed,reduction in human population growth and introduction of high yielding varieties of main crops including paddy,maize and wheat.The model horizon extended over a period of 25 years,i.e.,from 2006 to 2030.It was found that the model scenario incorporating increased use of improved energy sources along with substitution of local cows by improved cows could be the most effective policy option in reducing vegetative and soil degradation.The vegetative biomass density declined to 19.76% compared to 35.24% in the BASE scenario and soil erosion loss was also lowered by 29.13%.Also,the reduction of population growth rate to half of the BASE scenario led to minor improvements in degradation.Introduction of high yielding varieties of main crops slightly increased vegetative degradation but reduced soil loss(8.35%) with respect to the BASE scenario.Such a phenomenon could be explained in terms of changed crop mix resulting in reduced amount of crop by-products requiring increased lopping of tree branches for animal fodder.The policy option of the increased use of improved energy sources along with substitution of improved breed of cows resulted in 9.58% higher income.Introduction of high yielding varieties of crops led to 1.92% increase in income,but the income decreased by 1.25 % when population growth was reduced to half.The usefulness of the model lies in analyzing the systems behavior in its entirety where the results can predict the possible direction of change as a result of manipulation in alternate economic regimes.