Evolutionary Computation for Realizing Distillation Separation Sequence Optimization Synthesis

Evolutionary algorithm is applied for distillation separation sequence optimization synthesis problems with combination explosion. The binary tree data structure is used to describe the distillation separation sequence, and it is directly applied as the coding method. Genetic operators, which ensure to prohibit illegal filial generations completely, are designed by using the method of graph theory. The crossover operator based on a single parent or two parents is designed successfully. The example shows that the average ratio of search space from evolutionary algorithm with two-parent genetic operation is lower, whereas the rate of successful minimizations from evolutionary algorithm with single parent genetic operation is higher.

Synthesis and optimization of utility system using parameter adaptive differential evolution algorithm

Synthesis and optimization of utility system usually involve grassroots design, retrofitting and operation optimization, which should be considered in modeling process. This paper presents a general method for synthesis and optimization of a utility system. In this method, superstructure based mathematical model is established, in which different modeling methods are chosen based on the application. A binary code based parameter adaptive differential evolution algorithm is used to obtain the optimal con figuration and operation conditions of the system. The evolution algorithm and models are interactively used in the calculation, which ensures the feasibility of con figuration and improves computational ef ficiency. The capability and effectiveness of the proposed approach are demonstrated by three typical case studies.

OPTIMAL SYNTHESIS OF PLANAR 4 LIMBS 3-DOF OVERACTUATED PARALLEL MECHANISMS

Optimal synthesis of a 3-DOF 4 limbs planar parallel mechanism with actuated redundancy is studied. The kinematics equation of the mechanism is developed and the topology of the mecha-nism is classified. The kinematics and force properties of the mechanisms according to the topologies are compared. Furthermore, a global optimizing formulation is derived from the condition number that is a local index usually used to scaling the manipulability isotropy quantitatively. The optimiza-tion is solved by genetic algorithm. The numerical results show that the topology of the mechanisms can influence the kinematics and force property considerably, and the manipulation dexterity of the mechanisms can be improved distinctly by the given formulations and the suggested optimization algorithm.

Facile and Controlled Synthesis of Silica Sol Nanospheres Through a Modifi ed Sol-Gel Process

An effective and reproducible preparation of silica sol nanospheres via a modified sol-gel process has been described. Monodisperse and stable silica sol nanospheres with uniformsize were successfully obtained through the optimized synthesis in which the mixture of tetraethyl orthosilicate （TEOS） and ethanol was followed by the addition of water and ammonium hydroxide （NH3） separately, and the size of silica sol spheres was strictly controlled in the range of 25-119 nm with a narrow size distribution by fine adjustment of several reaction parameters. Results showed that in the presence of low concentration of TEOS, spheres size rose first and reached maximum when H2O concentration was up to 66 g/L. However, the diameter of silica sol spheres decreased above 66 g/L of H2O concentration. Furthermore, it was also found that the size and size distribution of silica sol nanospheres were affected by NH3 concentration. As NH3 concentration increased from 15 to 35 g/L, the diameter declined from 83 to 64 nm. Nevertheless, higher NH3 concentration would result in relatively broad size distribution, and gelation occurred when NH3 concentration reached 44 g/L. In addition, the effect of the different feed rates ofNH3 on the size growth of silica sol nanospheres was also discussed.

Investigation on synthesis of a low cost no-bake furan resin system with a high strength

The synthesis of a low cost no-bake furan resin with a high strength was researched in this paper. Through the analysis of main factors influencing the strength of furan resin, an orthogonal experiment was conducted to optimize synthesis of urea-formaldehyde furan resin with 3% nitrogen. The critical factors and their optimal levels were confirmed, and high strength property was obtained. Subsequently, some active substitute materials, including polyols A agent, methyl alcohol, mother liquid of xylitol, polyols B agent and ethanol, were used for partly substitution of furfural alcohol, the main material component of furan resin. A good combination of the substitute materials was determined to achieve a high strength, and the overal proportion of substitute materials to the resin is 20%. In this study, the substitution mechanism on furan resin was also characterized and analyzed by IR.

NEW OPTIMAL LARGE ANGLE MANEUVER STRATEGY FOR SINGLE FLEXIBLE LINK

A component synthesis vibration suppression (CSVS) method for flexible structures is put forward. It can eliminate any unwanted orders of flexible vibration modes while achieves desired rigid motion. This method has robustness to uncertainty of frequency, which makes it practical in engineering. Several time optimal and time-fuel optimal control strategies are designed for a kind of single flexible link. Simulation results validate the feasibility of our method.

One-pot synthesis of nuclear targeting carbon dots with high photoluminescence

Carbon dots(CDs) are novel fluorescent nanomaterials with good water solubility, high resistance to photobleaching and low toxicity. While, there are few studies elaborate on the relationship among reaction conditions, properties and applications of CDs. In this study, a series of CDs are synthesized through a one-pot hydrothermal method, and different reaction conditions are carried out to study the influencing factors of CDs properties. As a result, with the increase of temperature and reaction time, the particle size and zeta potential of CDs increased, the maximum emission wavelength red-shifted and the fluorescence quantum yield(QY) improved. Among them, CD3006 has good water solubility and highest QY of 81.4%, which is beneficial for its applications in bioimaging and ion detection. CD3006 is almost nontoxic in cells at a concentration of 500 μg/m L. In addition, the positive charged CD3006 shows nuclear targeting potential because of its combination with DNA through electrostatic interaction in nucleus. The properties of CDs can be greatly enhanced by controlling reaction conditions, and it provides great application prospects.

ROUTE DEVELOPMENT, ANTIVIRAL STUDIES, FIELD EVALUATION AND TOXICITY OF AN ANTIVIRAL PLANT PROTECTANT NK0238

It has previously been shown that tryptophan, the biosynthesis precursor ofPeganum harmala alkaloids, and its derivatives have anti-TMV activity bothin vitro and in vivo. Further exploration of this led to the identification of NK0238as a highly effective agent for the prevention and control of diseases caused byplant viruses, but the existing routes are unsuitable for its large-scale synthesis.This study optimized a route for two-step synthesis of this virucide candidate viareaction of L-tryptophan with triphosgene to produce L-tryptophan-N-carboxylicanhydride, which then reacts with n-octylamine to give NK0238 at up to 94%yield and nearly 97% HPLC purity. In addition, the route was used for thepreparation of NK0238 on a > 40 g scale permitting further assessment of itsantivirus activity in the greenhouse and field experiments, and toxicity tests.NK0238 exhibited useful antiviral activities against a variety of viruses both ingreenhouse and field experiments. The toxicity tests showed that NK0238 wasnot acutely toxic to birds, fish, honey bees and silkworms. The optimized routeprovides a solid foundation for its large-scale synthesis and subsequent efficacyand toxicity studies, its excellent activity and safety make NK0238 a promisingdrug candidate for further development.

Effective adsorption of quadrivalent cerium by synthesized laurylsulfonate green rust in a central composite design

The layered laurylsulfonate intercalated green rust(lauryl-S GR) was synthesized to evaluate the influence of synthesis parameters and aqueous conditions on the adsorption of CeⅣ.The maximum adsorption capacity of 305.58 mg/g by lauryl-S GR was predictably obtained.The pseudo-first-order kinetic model was appropriate in fitting the whole uptake process in a weak acid environment.Three isotherm models including Langmuir, Freundlich, and Tempkin were all reliable in depicting the isotherm adsorption process.The maximum monolayer adsorption capacity of lauryl-S GR towards CeⅣ was 315.46 mg/g.Ce species including CeO and Ce_(2)O_(3) besides CeO_(2) were matched in the XPS distribution, directly indicating the reduction reaction brought by FeⅡ in the GR occurred to hydrated CeⅣ ions during the adsorption.Nano-sized Ce particles attached to the lauryl-S GRs after the adsorption experiments were observed in the morphological characterization.Flocculated materials were formed on the surface of the lauryl-S GR at a pH of 7, which further reduced the active sites and disrupted the continuous uptake of CeⅣ to the lauryl-S GR.This study expands the application of GRs and supplies an ideal iron-based material for the construction of the affiliated recovery pathway to the traditional separation of Ce.