An asymmetry power clock,4 phase power clock supplying the power to the DSCRL(dual swing charge recovery logic) adiabatic circuit is presented.It is much simpler than the 6 phase power clock,symmetry power clock,us...An asymmetry power clock,4 phase power clock supplying the power to the DSCRL(dual swing charge recovery logic) adiabatic circuit is presented.It is much simpler than the 6 phase power clock,symmetry power clock,used in the DSCRL adiabatic circuit.Although the 4 phase power clock is simpler,the DSCRL adiabatic circuit still shows good performance and high efficiency of energy transfer and recovery.This conclusion has been proved by the result of the HSPICE simulation using the 0 6μm CMOS technology.展开更多
To improve energy conversion efficiency, optimization of the working fluids in organic Rankine cycles(ORCs) was explored in the range of low-temperature heat sources. The concept of unit-heat-exchange-area(UHEA) net p...To improve energy conversion efficiency, optimization of the working fluids in organic Rankine cycles(ORCs) was explored in the range of low-temperature heat sources. The concept of unit-heat-exchange-area(UHEA) net power, embodying the cost/performance ratio of an ORC system, was proposed as a new indicator to judge the suitability of ORC working fluids on a given condition. The heat exchange area was computed by an improved evaporator model without fixing the minimum temperature difference between working fluid and hot fluid, and the flow pattern transition during heat exchange was also taken into account. The maximum UHEA net powers obtained show that dry organic fluids are more suitable for ORCs than wet organic fluids to recover low-temperature heat. The organic fluid 1-butene is recommended if the inlet temperature of hot fluid is 353.15-363.15 K or443.15-453.15 K, heptane is more suitable at 373.15-423.15 K, and R245 ca is a good option at 483.15-503.15 K.展开更多
The free electron gas in a uniform magnetic field at low temperature is restudied. The grand partition function previously obtained by Landau's quantitative calculation contains three parts, which are all approximate...The free electron gas in a uniform magnetic field at low temperature is restudied. The grand partition function previously obtained by Landau's quantitative calculation contains three parts, which are all approximate. An improved calculation is presented, in which two of the three parts are obtained in exact forms. A simple remedy for Landau and Lifshitz's qualitative calculation in the textbook is also given, which turns the qualitative result into the same one as obtained by the improved quantitative calculation. The chemical potential is solved approximately and the thermodynamic quantities are caiculated explicitly in both a weak field and a strong field. The thermodynamic quantities in a strong field obtained here contain both non-oscillating and oscillating corrections to the corresponding results derived from Landau's grand partition function. In particular, Landau's grand partition function is not sufficiently accurate to yield our nonzero results for the specific heat and the entropy. An error in the Laplace-transform method for the problem is corrected. The results previously obtained by this method are also improved.展开更多
Diabetes is caused by the interplay between genetics and environmental factors, tightly linked to lifestyle and dietary patterns. In this study, we explored the effectiveness of intermittent protein restriction(IPR)in...Diabetes is caused by the interplay between genetics and environmental factors, tightly linked to lifestyle and dietary patterns. In this study, we explored the effectiveness of intermittent protein restriction(IPR)in diabetes control. IPR drastically reduced hyperglycemia in both streptozotocin-treated and leptin receptor-deficient db/db mouse models. IPR improved the number, proliferation, and function of β cells in pancreatic islets. IPR reduced glucose production in the liver and elevated insulin signaling in the skeletal muscle. IPR elevated serum level of FGF21, and deletion of the Fgf21 gene in the liver abrogated the hypoglycemic effect of IPR without affecting β cells. IPR caused less lipid accumulation and damage in the liver than that caused by continuous protein restriction in streptozotocin-treated mice. Single-cell RNA sequencing using mouse islets revealed that IPR reversed diabetes-associated β cell reduction and immune cell accumulation. As IPR is not based on calorie restriction and is highly effective in glycemic control and β cell protection, it has promising translational potential in the future.展开更多
Two kinds of rosin derivatives, (2-hydroxy-3-(methacryloyloxy)propyl 7-isopropyl-1,4a-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,10,10a- decahydrophenanthrene-1-carboxylate) (HMPIDDC) and (((7-isopropyl-1,4a-dimethyl-1,2,3,4...Two kinds of rosin derivatives, (2-hydroxy-3-(methacryloyloxy)propyl 7-isopropyl-1,4a-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,10,10a- decahydrophenanthrene-1-carboxylate) (HMPIDDC) and (((7-isopropyl-1,4a-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,4a,9,10,10a-octahydrophenan- thren-1-yl)methyl)azanediyl)bis(2-hydroxypropane-3,1-diyl)bis(2-methylacrylate) (IDOMAHM) were synthesized under mild and easy to implement conditions. The two derivatives were employed as the rigid monomers to copolymerize with acrylated epoxidized soybean oil (AESO), as so to improve the performance of the cured resins. The chemical structures of HMPIDDC and IDOMAHM were confirmed by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) before copolymerization. The curing behaviors of pristine AESO, AESO/HMPIDDC blend, and AESO/IDOMAHM blend were monitored by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Moreover, the thermal and mechanical properties of the cured resins were evaluated by universal mechanical testing, dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The results demonstrated that after the introduction of HMPIDDC and IDOMAHM, the glass transition temperature and mechanical properties of the copolymerized resin were significantly increased. In one word, HMPIDDC and IDOMAHM showed dramatic potential to be used as bio-based compounds to improve the properties of soybean-oil based thermosets.展开更多
文摘An asymmetry power clock,4 phase power clock supplying the power to the DSCRL(dual swing charge recovery logic) adiabatic circuit is presented.It is much simpler than the 6 phase power clock,symmetry power clock,used in the DSCRL adiabatic circuit.Although the 4 phase power clock is simpler,the DSCRL adiabatic circuit still shows good performance and high efficiency of energy transfer and recovery.This conclusion has been proved by the result of the HSPICE simulation using the 0 6μm CMOS technology.
基金Projects(U0937604,50876116)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProjects(2010QZZD0107,2014zzts192)supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China
文摘To improve energy conversion efficiency, optimization of the working fluids in organic Rankine cycles(ORCs) was explored in the range of low-temperature heat sources. The concept of unit-heat-exchange-area(UHEA) net power, embodying the cost/performance ratio of an ORC system, was proposed as a new indicator to judge the suitability of ORC working fluids on a given condition. The heat exchange area was computed by an improved evaporator model without fixing the minimum temperature difference between working fluid and hot fluid, and the flow pattern transition during heat exchange was also taken into account. The maximum UHEA net powers obtained show that dry organic fluids are more suitable for ORCs than wet organic fluids to recover low-temperature heat. The organic fluid 1-butene is recommended if the inlet temperature of hot fluid is 353.15-363.15 K or443.15-453.15 K, heptane is more suitable at 373.15-423.15 K, and R245 ca is a good option at 483.15-503.15 K.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.10675174
文摘The free electron gas in a uniform magnetic field at low temperature is restudied. The grand partition function previously obtained by Landau's quantitative calculation contains three parts, which are all approximate. An improved calculation is presented, in which two of the three parts are obtained in exact forms. A simple remedy for Landau and Lifshitz's qualitative calculation in the textbook is also given, which turns the qualitative result into the same one as obtained by the improved quantitative calculation. The chemical potential is solved approximately and the thermodynamic quantities are caiculated explicitly in both a weak field and a strong field. The thermodynamic quantities in a strong field obtained here contain both non-oscillating and oscillating corrections to the corresponding results derived from Landau's grand partition function. In particular, Landau's grand partition function is not sufficiently accurate to yield our nonzero results for the specific heat and the entropy. An error in the Laplace-transform method for the problem is corrected. The results previously obtained by this method are also improved.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31630036)the Ministry of Science and Technology of China (2016YFA0500103)the Chinese Academy of Sciences (QYZDJ-SSW-SMC008)
文摘Diabetes is caused by the interplay between genetics and environmental factors, tightly linked to lifestyle and dietary patterns. In this study, we explored the effectiveness of intermittent protein restriction(IPR)in diabetes control. IPR drastically reduced hyperglycemia in both streptozotocin-treated and leptin receptor-deficient db/db mouse models. IPR improved the number, proliferation, and function of β cells in pancreatic islets. IPR reduced glucose production in the liver and elevated insulin signaling in the skeletal muscle. IPR elevated serum level of FGF21, and deletion of the Fgf21 gene in the liver abrogated the hypoglycemic effect of IPR without affecting β cells. IPR caused less lipid accumulation and damage in the liver than that caused by continuous protein restriction in streptozotocin-treated mice. Single-cell RNA sequencing using mouse islets revealed that IPR reversed diabetes-associated β cell reduction and immune cell accumulation. As IPR is not based on calorie restriction and is highly effective in glycemic control and β cell protection, it has promising translational potential in the future.
基金supported by the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.2012229)Natural Sciences Foundation of Ningbo City(Grant No.2014A610110)+1 种基金Research Project of Technology Application for Public Welfare of Zhejiang Province(Grant No.2014C31143)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51373194,51203176)
文摘Two kinds of rosin derivatives, (2-hydroxy-3-(methacryloyloxy)propyl 7-isopropyl-1,4a-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,10,10a- decahydrophenanthrene-1-carboxylate) (HMPIDDC) and (((7-isopropyl-1,4a-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,4a,9,10,10a-octahydrophenan- thren-1-yl)methyl)azanediyl)bis(2-hydroxypropane-3,1-diyl)bis(2-methylacrylate) (IDOMAHM) were synthesized under mild and easy to implement conditions. The two derivatives were employed as the rigid monomers to copolymerize with acrylated epoxidized soybean oil (AESO), as so to improve the performance of the cured resins. The chemical structures of HMPIDDC and IDOMAHM were confirmed by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) before copolymerization. The curing behaviors of pristine AESO, AESO/HMPIDDC blend, and AESO/IDOMAHM blend were monitored by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Moreover, the thermal and mechanical properties of the cured resins were evaluated by universal mechanical testing, dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The results demonstrated that after the introduction of HMPIDDC and IDOMAHM, the glass transition temperature and mechanical properties of the copolymerized resin were significantly increased. In one word, HMPIDDC and IDOMAHM showed dramatic potential to be used as bio-based compounds to improve the properties of soybean-oil based thermosets.