Comparison of K_(IC) Values for SiC Whisker Reinforced Ceramic Composites Obtained by Using Various Methods

The fracture toughness (KIC) values determined by indentation microfracture method (IM ) for SiC whisker reinforced Al2O3 and ZrO2 based composites were calculated with different IM equations and compared with those obtained by singte edge notched beam (SENB) technique. Experimental results show that the KIC (IM) values calculated with different equations are quite different one from another. For composites without phase transformable components the KIC (IM) and KIC (SENB) values are practically on the same level, but for composites with phase transformable components (partially stabilized zirconia) the KIC (SENB) values are always higher than KIC (IM). This is because that the IM method can not reveal sensitively the toughening effect due to dynamic t-m transformation of ZrO2 as the SENB method does. The accuracy of the IM method depends on the Suitability of the IM equations and was evaluated for the materials used in this investigation. Two new IM equations are suggested with which the KIC (IM ) values can be obtained very close to KIC (SENB) values for composites having phase transformable components.

Development of A Reference Dose for BDE-47,99,and 209 Using Benchmark Dose Methods

Eleven recently completed toxicological studies were critically reviewed to identify toxicologically significant endpoints and dose-response information. Dose-response data were compiled and entered into the USEPA＇s benchmark dose software （BMDS） for calculation of a benchmark dose （BMD） and a benchmark dose low （BMDL）. After assessing 91 endpoints across the nine studies, a total of 23 of these endpoints were identified for BMD modeling, and BMDL estimates corresponding to various dose-response models were compiled for these separate endpoints. Thyroid, neurobehavior and reproductive endpoints for BDE-47, -99, -209 were quantitatively evaluated. According to methods and feature of each study, different uncertainty factor （UF） value was decided and subsequently reference doses （RfDs） were proposed. Consistent with USEPA, the lowest BMDLs of 2.10, 81.77, and 1698 I^g/kg were used to develop RfDs for BDE-47, -99, and -209, respectively. RfDs for BDE-99 and BDE-209 were comparable to EPA results, and however, RfD of BDE-47 was much lower than that of EPA, which may result from that reproductive/developmental proves to be more sensitive than neurobehavior for BDE-47 and the principal study uses very-low-dose exposure.

Antimicrobial Profile of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Vegetables and Indigenous Fermented Foods of India against Clinical Pathogens Using Microdilution Method

In dairy and food industries lactic acid bacteria （LAB） have been used in form of starter culture that plays vital role in fermentation; as flavouring and texturizing or as preservative agents. There is increasing evidence that lactobacilli which inhabit the gastrointestinal tract develop antimicrobial activities and participate in the host＇s defence system[1]. During fermentation, most of the LAB produces a number of different compounds like organic acids, hydrogen peroxide, diacetyl, acetaldehyde, carbon dioxide, polysaccharides, and proteinaceous compounds called bacteriocins or bacteriocinogenic peptides.

Security Simulation of Continuous-Variable Quantum Key Distribution over Air-to-Water Channel Using Monte Carlo Method

Considering the ocean water＇s optical attenuation and the roughness of the sea surface, we analyze the security of continuous-variable （CV） quantum key distribution （QKD） based Mr-to-water channel. The effects of the absorp- tion and scattering on the transmittance of underwater quantum channel and the maximum secure transmission distance are studied. Considering the roughness of the sea surface, we simulate the performance bounds of CV QKD with different wind speeds using the Monte Carlo method. The results show that even if the secret key rate gradually reduces as the wind speed increases, the maximum transmission distance will not be affected obviously. Compared to the works regarding short-distance underwater optical communication, our research represents a significant step towards establishing secure communication between air platform and submarine vehicle.

GC-MS STUDY ON DIURETICS IN URINE Ⅱ.DETECTION METHOD USING TRIMETHYLSILYLATION

A reliable method is described for the detection of amitoride,triamterene. canrenone and spironolactone in human urine using GC-MS analysis after trimethytsitytation.The mass spectrometric and metabotic features of the compounds are discussed

GC-MS STUDY ON DIURETICS IN URINE Ⅰ.BETECTION METHOD USING METHYLATION

A reliable and sensitive method is developed for the detection of common diuretics in human urine. diuretics along with probenecid are methylated and subjected to GC-MS analysis.Both chromatographic and mass spectrometric data are obtained in selected ion monitoring and full scanning modes.The average detection limit is 0.1-1.0 ag/mi urine.This method is suitable to large-scale and routine screening or confirmation of diuretics in doping control.

Preparation and Magnetic Properties of (Fe_7Co_3)_(0.15)(SiO_2)_(0.85)Granular Solids Using the Sol-Gel Method

(Fe7Co3)0.15(SiO2)0.85 granular alloy solid was prepared successfully using sol-gel method. The samples with different reducing temperatures were investigated by X-ray diffractometer(XRD),transmission electron micrography(TEM) and vibrating sample magnetometer(VSM). The av-erage particIe sizes of the samples were also calculated from Scherrer formula. The magnetic properties of (Fe7Co3 )o. 15 (SiO2)0.85 were studied in detail.

On Accurate Detection of Oceanic Features from Satellite IR Data Using ICSED Method

ICSED (Improved Cluster Shade Edge Detection) algorithm and other various methods to accurately and efficiently detect edges on satellite data are presented. Error rate criterion is used to statistically evaluate the performances of these methods in detecting oceanic features for both noise free and noise contaminated AVHRR (Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer) IR image with Kuroshio. Also, practical experiments in detecting the eddy of Kuroshio with these methods are carried out for comparison. Results show that the ICSED algorithm has more advantages than other methods in detecting mesoscale features of ocean. Finally, the effectiveness of window size of ICSED method to oceanic features detection is quantitatively discussed.

Using an Alternative Method to Estimate the Status of Iodine Nutrition in Pregnant Women

Iodine is an element that is essential for the synthesis of thyroid hormones.Adequate intake of dietary iodine has been recognized as a critical factor for maintaining health.It is a well-known fact that iodine deficiency can impede the production of thyroid hormones in both the mother and fetus,which increases the risk of brain damage in the fetal stage.

Three Dimensional Simulation of Upset Forging by Using Variational Upper Bound Method

The variation principle is discussed and Rayleigh-Ritz method is proposed for construction of veloci ty field. A kinematically admissible velocity field based on polynomials was appIied to the determina tion of forging load and deformed buIge profile during upset forging of blocks. Simulation of upsetforging of rectangular blocks under various friction condjtions was performed. Comparison of the computed results with experiments and FEM shows good agreement. It is shown that this techniquecan be used for 3D simulation of metal forming process.

RECONSTRUCTION OF PART OF AN ACTUAL BLAST-WAVE FLOW FIELD TO AGREE WITH EXPERIMENTAL DATA BY USING NUMERICAL METHOD WITH HIGH IDENTIFICATION

In this paper, on the basis of experimental data of two kinds of chemical explosions, the piston-pushing model of spherical blast-waves and the second-order Godunov-type scheme of finite difference methods with high identification to discontinuity are used to the numerical reconstruction of part of an actual hemispherical blast-wave flow field by properly adjusting the moving bounary conditions of a piston. This method is simple and reliable. It is suitable to the evaluation of effects of the blast-wave flow field away from the explosion center.

A FLUORESCENCE QUENCHING IMNUNOASSAY METHOD FOR DETERMINATION OF TRACE ALBUMIN USING UNLABELED EUROPIUM CHELATE

A fluoroimmunoassay method using unlabeled europium chelate is described.The principle is similar to that of fluoroimmunoassay method using lanthanide chelate as labels.The procedure is simple because labeling process is omitted.The detection limit is about 10^(10) mol/L antigen.The relative standard deviation of immunoassay is less than 10%.The recoveries of human serum albumin and estradiol protein conjugate are 96-105% and 111% respectively.

A Method of Using a Carbon Fiber Spiral-Contact Electrode to Achieve Atmospheric Pressure Glow Discharge in Air

During discharge, appropriately changing the development paths of electron avalanches and increasing the number of initial electrons can effectively inhibit the formation of filamentary discharge. Based on the aforementioned phenomenon, we propose a method of using microdischarge electrodes to produce a macroscopic discharge phenomenon. In the form of an asymmetric structure composed of a carbon fiber electrode, an electrode structure of carbon fiber spiral-contact type is designed to achieve an atmospheric pressure glow discharge in air, which is characterized by low discharge voltage, low energy consumption, good diffusion and less ozone generation.

A NEW STAINING METHOD FOR THE MEASUREMENT OF PROTEIN USING TETRAPHENYLPORPHYRIN TETRASULFONATE(TPPS_4)

A new dye-staining method for protein assay is described.The reaction between TPPS_4 and protein molecule causes a shift in the absorption of TPPS_4 from 435 nm to 488nm.The absorbance at 488 nm is proportional to the concentration of protein.The range of Beer's law was 1-5 ug/ml and the Sandell's sensitivity was 0.0087 ug/cm^2.

A QUENCHING FLUORESCENCE IMMUNOASSAY METHOD FOR DETERMINATION OF TRACE ALBUMIN USING UNLABELED TERBIUM CHELATE

A fluoroimmunoassay method using unlabeled Terbium chelate is described.The principle is similar to that of fluoroimmunoassay method using lanthanide chelate as labels.The procedure is simpte because labeling process is unnecessary.The recovery of HSA and albumin in urine is 107% and 95% respectively.The standard deviation is tess than 10%.

Calculation of Neutral Particle Energy Spectra in Tokamak by Using the Monte Carlo Method

Neutral particle energy spectra in the HT-7 tokamak are calculated by using the Monte Carlo method. It can reproduce the spectra measured in experiment. Differences of neutral particle energy spectra in higher and lower electron density plasma are discussed. Results show that the ion temperature given by neutral particle energy spectra is lower than the real ion temperature, but the deviation is within 10% if the ion temperature is less than 800 eV and thecentral chord-averaged electron density does not exceed 3 ×1013 cm-3. But for ion temperature higher than 1000 eV at the central chord-averaged density limit up to 5 ×1013 cm-3, the neutral particle energy spectra can still give the ion temperature within 10% deviation.

A NEW FACILE METHOD FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF AZACROWN ETHERS BY USING BENZYLSULFONAMIDE AS A SOURCE OF NITROGEN

Benzylsulfonamide was used as a source of nitrogen in the syn- thesis of azacrown ethers,and the cyclic intermediates were easily deben- zylsulfonylated by treating with CaF_2/H_2SO_4 to afford the azacrown ethers.

Isolating cDNA clones from rice induced by Magnaporthe grisea using PCR based differential screening method

The differential hybridization technique hasbeen widely used to identify genes that are dif-ferentially expressed.However,this approachhas several drawbacks.First,the screeningprocedures are rather labor-intensive and time-consuming.Second,the amount of phageDNAs transferred onto the two filters may notbe equivalent,which leads to an inaccurate se-lection of a positive clone.Third,isolation ofphage DNA is slow and cumbersome.Here,aPCR based differential screening method that

Screening,Preparation,Characterization and Solubility of Polymorphic Forms of Ethinyl Estradiol

Ethinyl estradiol（EE） as a contraceptive,（17α）-19-nopregna-1,3,5-（10）-trien-20-yne-3,17-diol（formula： C（20）H（24）O2, molecular weight： 296.4, CAS number： 57-63-6）, is known to have different pseudo-polymorphic forms. Some EE polymorphs have been synthesized by means of physical or chemical methods, characterized by X-ray powder diffraction（XRPD）, thermogravimetric（TG）, differential scanning calorimetry（DSC） and IR spectra. Dissolution profile was tested by high performance liquid chromatography（HPLC）. Meanwhile, the crystal structure of the new EE solvate（formamide） was characterized by single-crystal X-ray structure analysis（SXRD）. The results confirmed that EE existed polymorphism. Five crystal forms of EE were presented and two of them were reported firstly. Furthermore, five polymorphs＇ dissolution curves were drawn and they could be identified by several analysis methods. Our study on polymorphs of EE could provide a variety of crystal material composition, preparation methods and solubility.

Strategies and Methods for the Treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy Using Integrative Chinese and Western Medicine

Diabetic neuropathy （DN） is the most common metabolic neuropathy in clinics, not only in diabetes patients （〉60%）, but also in pre-diabetic （8%） and normal persons （5%）^（1）. Its pathogenesis has not been fully understood up to now. It is generally believed that it is related to the increase in glycation endoproducts （AGEs） caused by hyperglycemia,