By Monte Carlo simulations, the effect of the dispersion of particle size distribution on the spatial density distributions and correlations of a quasi one-dimensional polydisperse granular gas with fractal size distr...By Monte Carlo simulations, the effect of the dispersion of particle size distribution on the spatial density distributions and correlations of a quasi one-dimensional polydisperse granular gas with fractal size distribution is investigated in the same inelasticity. The dispersive degree of the particle size distribution can be measured by a fractal dimension dr, and the smooth particles are constrained to move along a circle of length L, colliding inelastically with each other and thermalized by a viscosity heat bath. When the typical relaxation time τ of the driving Brownian process is longer than the mean collision time To, the system can reach a nonequilibrium steady state. The average energy of the system decays exponentially with time towards a stable asymptotic value, and the energy relaxation time τB to the steady state becomes shorter with increasing values of df. In the steady state, the spatial density distribution becomes more clusterized as df increases, which can be quantitatively characterized by statistical entropy of the system. Furthermore, the spatial correlation functions of density and velocities are found to be a power-law form for small separation distance of particles, and both of the correlations become stronger with the increase of df. Also, tile density clusterization is explained from the correlations.展开更多
We present a one-dimensional dynamic model of polydisperse granular mixture with the fractal characteristic of the particle size distribution, in which the particles are subject to inelastic mutual collisions and are ...We present a one-dimensional dynamic model of polydisperse granular mixture with the fractal characteristic of the particle size distribution, in which the particles are subject to inelastic mutual collisions and are driven by Gaussian white noise. The inhomogeneity of the particle size distribution is described by a fractal dimension D. The stationary state that the mixture reaches is the result of the balance between energy dissipation and energy injection. By molecular dynamics simulations, we have mainly studied how the inhomogeneity of the particle size distribution and the inelasticity of collisions influence the velocity distribution and distribution of interparticle spacing in the steady-state. The simulation results indicate that, in the inelasticity case, the velocity distribution strongly deviates from the Gaussian one and the system has a strong spatial clustering. Thus the inhomogeneity and the inelasticity have great effacts on the velocity distribution and distribution of interparticle spacing. The quantitative information of the non-Gaussian velocity distribution and that of clustering are respectively represented.展开更多
Iron oxides, including α-Fe2O3, γ-Fe2O3, Fe3O4, etc. are one of the most widely investigated materials for their fundamental properties and potential applications. One-dimensional (1-D) iron oxides nanostructures ...Iron oxides, including α-Fe2O3, γ-Fe2O3, Fe3O4, etc. are one of the most widely investigated materials for their fundamental properties and potential applications. One-dimensional (1-D) iron oxides nanostructures are the focus of recent research activi- ties because of their wide applications in magnetic refrigeration, information storage, electronics, catalysts, Li-ion battery, pigment, gas sensors, etc. This review covers the recent progress in the synthesis, properties and applications of 1-D iron oxides nanostructures. The paper begins with the introduction to 1-D iron oxides nanostructures, followed by the typical synthetic methods developed for the synthesis of 1-D iron oxides nanostructures. Then, the typical 1-D iron oxides nanostructures, in- cluding nanowires/nanorods, nanotubes, nanobelts, nanochalns, and special 3-D structures built on 1-D building blocks, are introduced in detail. The properties of 1-D iron oxides nanostructures are then discussed, focusing on the magnetic, gas sensing, and electrochemical and photocatalytic properties. Finally, we draw conclusions and look at the prospects of 1-D iron oxides nanostructures.展开更多
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos.10675048 and 1068006the Natural Science Foundation of Xianning College under Grant No.KZ0916
文摘By Monte Carlo simulations, the effect of the dispersion of particle size distribution on the spatial density distributions and correlations of a quasi one-dimensional polydisperse granular gas with fractal size distribution is investigated in the same inelasticity. The dispersive degree of the particle size distribution can be measured by a fractal dimension dr, and the smooth particles are constrained to move along a circle of length L, colliding inelastically with each other and thermalized by a viscosity heat bath. When the typical relaxation time τ of the driving Brownian process is longer than the mean collision time To, the system can reach a nonequilibrium steady state. The average energy of the system decays exponentially with time towards a stable asymptotic value, and the energy relaxation time τB to the steady state becomes shorter with increasing values of df. In the steady state, the spatial density distribution becomes more clusterized as df increases, which can be quantitatively characterized by statistical entropy of the system. Furthermore, the spatial correlation functions of density and velocities are found to be a power-law form for small separation distance of particles, and both of the correlations become stronger with the increase of df. Also, tile density clusterization is explained from the correlations.
基金The project supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No. 10675048 and Natural Science Foundation of Xianning College under Grant No. KZ0627
文摘We present a one-dimensional dynamic model of polydisperse granular mixture with the fractal characteristic of the particle size distribution, in which the particles are subject to inelastic mutual collisions and are driven by Gaussian white noise. The inhomogeneity of the particle size distribution is described by a fractal dimension D. The stationary state that the mixture reaches is the result of the balance between energy dissipation and energy injection. By molecular dynamics simulations, we have mainly studied how the inhomogeneity of the particle size distribution and the inelasticity of collisions influence the velocity distribution and distribution of interparticle spacing in the steady-state. The simulation results indicate that, in the inelasticity case, the velocity distribution strongly deviates from the Gaussian one and the system has a strong spatial clustering. Thus the inhomogeneity and the inelasticity have great effacts on the velocity distribution and distribution of interparticle spacing. The quantitative information of the non-Gaussian velocity distribution and that of clustering are respectively represented.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 51002059)the National Basic Research Program of China (Grant No. 2011CBA00700)+2 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province (Grant No. 2009CDB326)the Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education (Grant Nos. 20090142120059, 20100142120053)the Director Fund of WNLO. Special thanks to the Analysis and Testing Center of HUST
文摘Iron oxides, including α-Fe2O3, γ-Fe2O3, Fe3O4, etc. are one of the most widely investigated materials for their fundamental properties and potential applications. One-dimensional (1-D) iron oxides nanostructures are the focus of recent research activi- ties because of their wide applications in magnetic refrigeration, information storage, electronics, catalysts, Li-ion battery, pigment, gas sensors, etc. This review covers the recent progress in the synthesis, properties and applications of 1-D iron oxides nanostructures. The paper begins with the introduction to 1-D iron oxides nanostructures, followed by the typical synthetic methods developed for the synthesis of 1-D iron oxides nanostructures. Then, the typical 1-D iron oxides nanostructures, in- cluding nanowires/nanorods, nanotubes, nanobelts, nanochalns, and special 3-D structures built on 1-D building blocks, are introduced in detail. The properties of 1-D iron oxides nanostructures are then discussed, focusing on the magnetic, gas sensing, and electrochemical and photocatalytic properties. Finally, we draw conclusions and look at the prospects of 1-D iron oxides nanostructures.