Neodymium(Nd)-based catalyst in butadiene(Bd)polymerization has drawn interests due to its availability in affording higher cis-1,4-unit selectivity than transition metal(Ti,Co,Ni,etc.)-based catalysts[1-2].Such outst...Neodymium(Nd)-based catalyst in butadiene(Bd)polymerization has drawn interests due to its availability in affording higher cis-1,4-unit selectivity than transition metal(Ti,Co,Ni,etc.)-based catalysts[1-2].Such outstanding high cis-1,4-unit selecti-vity is hypothetically originated from the presence of 4 f orbitals,that can participate in monomer coordination and thereby govern subsequent enchainment manners.This unique characteristic also renders the active species highly susceptible to Lewis bases,and may impact the overall selectivity as well as polyme-rization behavior after coordination.Nevertheless,it is still a virgin area in such a field,and the influence of Lewis bases on Nd-based diene polymerizations is still a black box.Based on this consideration,how nitrogen-containing donors(D)impacts the overall behaviors of Nd-mediated Bd polymerizations is disclosed.展开更多
Due to interaction among cells, it is too complex to build an exactanalytical model for the power dissipation within the cell membrane in suspensions exposed toexternal fields. An approximate equivalence method is pro...Due to interaction among cells, it is too complex to build an exactanalytical model for the power dissipation within the cell membrane in suspensions exposed toexternal fields. An approximate equivalence method is proposed to resolve this problem. Based on theeffective medium theory, the transmembrane voltage on cells in suspensions was investigated by theequivalence principle. Then the electric field in the cell membrane was determined. Finally,analytical solutions for the power dissipation within the cell membrane in suspensions exposed toexternal fields were derived according to the Joule principle. The equations show that theconductive power dissipation is predominant within the cell membrane in suspensions exposed todirect current or lower frequencies, and dielectric power dissipation prevails at high frequenciesexceeding the relaxation frequency of the exposed membrane.展开更多
By solving the Boltzmann transport equation and considering the spin-dependent grain boundary scattering, the distribution of electrons in grains and the electrical transport properties in the applied magnetic field a...By solving the Boltzmann transport equation and considering the spin-dependent grain boundary scattering, the distribution of electrons in grains and the electrical transport properties in the applied magnetic field are studied. With regard to the dominant influence of grain boundary scattering which is taken as a boundary condition for the electrical transport, the grain size-dependent electrical conductivity is investigated. In addition, the reorientation of the relative magnetization between grains brings the change of the electron spin when the magnetonanocrystailine material is subjected to the magnetic field, resulting in the remarkable giant magnetoresistance effect.展开更多
The effect of direct electric current on the wetting behavior of molten Bi on Cu substrate at 370℃ was investigated by the sessile drop method. The wettability of molten Bi on Cu without an applied current is poor an...The effect of direct electric current on the wetting behavior of molten Bi on Cu substrate at 370℃ was investigated by the sessile drop method. The wettability of molten Bi on Cu without an applied current is poor and the spreading time required to form the steady-state contact angle (about 102°) is approximately 30 min. With the increase of the applied electric current, the spreading of molten Bi on Cu is accelerated significantly and the steady-state contact angle decreases considerably. The cross-section SEM micrographs of the solidified Bi droplet on Cu substrate show that the electric current has a marked effect on the convection of melt. Correspondingly, the application of an electric current obviously enhances the dissolution of Cu into Bi melt, which may change the wetting triple line configuration. The improvement of wettability induced by electric current is also related to the additional driving force for wetting provided by the electromagnetic pressure gradient force.展开更多
Evolution of spiral wave generated from the excitable media within the Barkley model is investigated. The external gradient electric field modulated by the logistic map is imposed on the media (along x- and y-axis)....Evolution of spiral wave generated from the excitable media within the Barkley model is investigated. The external gradient electric field modulated by the logistic map is imposed on the media (along x- and y-axis). Drift and break up of spiral wave are observed when the amplitude of the electric field is modulated by the chaotic signal from the logistic map, and the whole system could become homogeneous finally and the relevant results are compared when the gradient electric field is modulated by the Lorenz or Rossler chaotic signal.展开更多
Submicro α-Fe2O3 coatings were formed using electrophoretic deposition(EPD) technique in aqueous media. The zeta potentials of different α-Fe2O3 suspensions with different additives were measured as a function of p ...Submicro α-Fe2O3 coatings were formed using electrophoretic deposition(EPD) technique in aqueous media. The zeta potentials of different α-Fe2O3 suspensions with different additives were measured as a function of p H to identify the optimum suspension condition for deposition. Electrophoretic depositions of α-Fe2O3 coatings under different applied electric fields and deposition time were studied and the effects of applied voltages and deposition time on deposition rates and thicknesses were investigated. The particle packing densities of the deposits at various applied voltages and deposition time were also analyzed by a scanning electron microscope(SEM). The results show that crack-free α-Fe2O3 coatings with uniform microstructure and good adherence to the nickel substrates are successfully obtained. Electrophoretic deposited α-Fe2O3 coating from aqueous suspension is a feasible, low-cost and environmental friendly method.展开更多
In order to research the bond properties between corroded reinforcement bars and concrete,reinforcement bars with different diameters and different types and concrete with different strength levels were treated specia...In order to research the bond properties between corroded reinforcement bars and concrete,reinforcement bars with different diameters and different types and concrete with different strength levels were treated specially with all soaking and impressed current method,and the bond properties were measured with the pull-out test.The comparative analysis of the bond properties of corroded reinforcement bars was carried out.The results showed that the types of reinforcement bars and concrete had great influence on the bond strength.The corrosion and volume expansion of reinforcement bars made concrete in tensile condition,which tended to produce cracks in parallel reinforced direction.The typical bond failure of plain reinforcement bars was pull-out,while the typical bond failure of ribbed reinforcement bars was split.The bond strength between corroded reinforcement bars and concrete increased with the increase of concrete strength.The bond strength of plain and ribbed reinforcement bars showed a decreasing trend after the first increase with the increase of the extent of corrosion.Through the test,the coefficients of the bond strength of plain and ribbed reinforcement bars were given,respectively.展开更多
The ferroelectric domain formation(FDF) and polarization switching(FDPS) subjected to an external electric field are simulated using the phase-field(PF) method,and the FDPS mechanism under different external electric ...The ferroelectric domain formation(FDF) and polarization switching(FDPS) subjected to an external electric field are simulated using the phase-field(PF) method,and the FDPS mechanism under different external electric fields is discussed.The results show that the FDF is a process of nucleation and growth in ferroelectric without applying any external stress.Four kinds of parallelogram shaped ferroelectric domains are formed at the steady state,in which the 180° anti-phase domains regularly align along the 45° direction and the 90° anti-phase domains regularly distribute like a stepladder.Steady electric fields can rotate domain polarization by 90° and 180°,and force the orientation-favorite domains and the average polarization to grow into larger ones.The greater the steady electric field,the larger the average polarization at the steady state.In ferroelectrics subject to an alternating electric field,domain polarization switches to cause a hysteresis loop and an associated butterfly loop with the alternating electric field.The coercive field and remnant field are enhanced with the increase of the electric field frequency or strength,or with the decrease of temperature.展开更多
The effects of two different external carbon sources (acetate and ethanol) and electron acceptors (dissolved oxygen, nitrate, and nitrite) were investigated under aerobic and anoxic conditions with non-acclimated ...The effects of two different external carbon sources (acetate and ethanol) and electron acceptors (dissolved oxygen, nitrate, and nitrite) were investigated under aerobic and anoxic conditions with non-acclimated process bi- omass from a full-scale biological nutrient removal-activated sludge system. When acetate was added as an external carbon source, phosphate release was observed even in the presence of electron acceptors. The release rates were 1.7, 7.8, and 3.5 mg P/(g MLVSS.h) (MLVSS: mixed liquor volatile suspended solids), respectively, for dissolved oxygen, nitrate, and nitrite. In the case of ethanol, no phosphate release was observed in the presence of electron acceptors. Results of the experiments with nitrite showed that approximately 25 mg NO2-N/L of nitrite inhibited anoxic phosphorus uptake regardless of the concentration of the tested external carbon sources. Furthermore, higher deni- trification rates were obtained with acetate (1.4 and 0.8 mg N/(g MLVSS.h)) compared to ethanol (1.1 and 0.7 mg N/ (g MLVSS.h)) for both anoxic electron acceptors (nitrate and nitrite).展开更多
The band characteristics of two-dimensional(2D) lead lanthanum zirconate titanate(PLZT) photonic crystals are analyzed by finite element method.The electro-optic effect of PLZT can cause the refractive index change wh...The band characteristics of two-dimensional(2D) lead lanthanum zirconate titanate(PLZT) photonic crystals are analyzed by finite element method.The electro-optic effect of PLZT can cause the refractive index change when it is imposed by the applied electric field,and the band structure of 2D photonic crystals based on PLZT varies accordingly.The effect of the applied electric field on the structural characteristics of the first and second band gaps in 2D PLZT photonic crystals is analyzed in detail.And the results show that for each band gap,the variations of start wavelength,cut-off wavelength and bandwidth are proportional to quadratic of the electric field.展开更多
It is well known that constant or time-varying electric fields can induce phase changes in electrorheological(ER) fluids, from a liquid to semi-solid state, provided the field strength is larger than some critical val...It is well known that constant or time-varying electric fields can induce phase changes in electrorheological(ER) fluids, from a liquid to semi-solid state, provided the field strength is larger than some critical value. We describe here an experimental and theoretical study considering yet a different class of phase changes, specifically those for an ER fluid in the presence of both shear flow and a time-varying electric field. We note that as the frequency of the field is decreased, the ER fluid will go from a liquid to an intermediate transition state, and eventually to a shear banding state. Our theoretical analysis further indicates that this phase change originates from competing effects of viscous and electrical forces. Ultimately, we conclude that it is possible to achieve various states and corresponding(desired)macroscopic properties of dynamic colloidal suspensions by adjusting the frequency of the externally applied electric field.展开更多
We theoretically investigate the spin splitting in four undoped asymmetric quantum wells in the absence of external electric field and magnetic field.The quantum well geometry dependence of spin splitting is studied w...We theoretically investigate the spin splitting in four undoped asymmetric quantum wells in the absence of external electric field and magnetic field.The quantum well geometry dependence of spin splitting is studied with the Rashba and the Dresselhaus spin-orbit coupling included.The results show that the structure of quantum well plays an important role in spin splitting.The Rashba and the Dresselhaus spin splitting in four asymmetric quantum wells are quite different.The origin of the distinction is discussed in this work.展开更多
Tungsten oxide (W18O49) nanorods were grown by directly heating tungsten foils covered with potassium bromide (KBr) in low-pressure wet oxygen. The approach featured such advantages as convenient manipulation, low...Tungsten oxide (W18O49) nanorods were grown by directly heating tungsten foils covered with potassium bromide (KBr) in low-pressure wet oxygen. The approach featured such advantages as convenient manipulation, low cost and rapid accessibility to high temperatures. A solid-liquid-solid (SLS) mechanism is believed to have dominated the growth process, in which the W18049 nanorods segregated from eutectic droplets of potassium tungstate and tungsten oxide. The ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy (UPS) analysis disclosed that the valence band maximum (VBM) of these nanorods was approximately 9 eV be- low the vacuum level. The feasibility of using the such-fabricated nanorods as field emitters was tested and the related mecha- nism was also discussed.展开更多
We study theoretically the effect of weak external magnetic fields on persistent spin helix states in semiconductor two-dimensional electron gases with both Rashba and linear-in-momentum Dresselhaus spin-orbit couplin...We study theoretically the effect of weak external magnetic fields on persistent spin helix states in semiconductor two-dimensional electron gases with both Rashba and linear-in-momentum Dresselhaus spin-orbit coupling.We show that in the presence of weak external magnetic fields, some basic properties of a persistent spin helix state,including the dispersion relation between the decay time and the magnitude of the wavevector, the maximum decay time and the value of the characteristic magnitude of the wavevector at which the maximum decay time occurs, will all depend sensitively on the directions of applied external magnetic fields.展开更多
基金Supported by PetroChina Company Limited Project (2020 B-2711)。
文摘Neodymium(Nd)-based catalyst in butadiene(Bd)polymerization has drawn interests due to its availability in affording higher cis-1,4-unit selectivity than transition metal(Ti,Co,Ni,etc.)-based catalysts[1-2].Such outstanding high cis-1,4-unit selecti-vity is hypothetically originated from the presence of 4 f orbitals,that can participate in monomer coordination and thereby govern subsequent enchainment manners.This unique characteristic also renders the active species highly susceptible to Lewis bases,and may impact the overall selectivity as well as polyme-rization behavior after coordination.Nevertheless,it is still a virgin area in such a field,and the influence of Lewis bases on Nd-based diene polymerizations is still a black box.Based on this consideration,how nitrogen-containing donors(D)impacts the overall behaviors of Nd-mediated Bd polymerizations is disclosed.
文摘Due to interaction among cells, it is too complex to build an exactanalytical model for the power dissipation within the cell membrane in suspensions exposed toexternal fields. An approximate equivalence method is proposed to resolve this problem. Based on theeffective medium theory, the transmembrane voltage on cells in suspensions was investigated by theequivalence principle. Then the electric field in the cell membrane was determined. Finally,analytical solutions for the power dissipation within the cell membrane in suspensions exposed toexternal fields were derived according to the Joule principle. The equations show that theconductive power dissipation is predominant within the cell membrane in suspensions exposed todirect current or lower frequencies, and dielectric power dissipation prevails at high frequenciesexceeding the relaxation frequency of the exposed membrane.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No 90405005, the National Basic Research Program of China under Grant No 2007CB607506, the Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Programme of Higher Education of China under Grant No 20050730016, and the Fund of of Lanzhou University under Grant No WUT2005Z04.
文摘By solving the Boltzmann transport equation and considering the spin-dependent grain boundary scattering, the distribution of electrons in grains and the electrical transport properties in the applied magnetic field are studied. With regard to the dominant influence of grain boundary scattering which is taken as a boundary condition for the electrical transport, the grain size-dependent electrical conductivity is investigated. In addition, the reorientation of the relative magnetization between grains brings the change of the electron spin when the magnetonanocrystailine material is subjected to the magnetic field, resulting in the remarkable giant magnetoresistance effect.
基金Project(50704001) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘The effect of direct electric current on the wetting behavior of molten Bi on Cu substrate at 370℃ was investigated by the sessile drop method. The wettability of molten Bi on Cu without an applied current is poor and the spreading time required to form the steady-state contact angle (about 102°) is approximately 30 min. With the increase of the applied electric current, the spreading of molten Bi on Cu is accelerated significantly and the steady-state contact angle decreases considerably. The cross-section SEM micrographs of the solidified Bi droplet on Cu substrate show that the electric current has a marked effect on the convection of melt. Correspondingly, the application of an electric current obviously enhances the dissolution of Cu into Bi melt, which may change the wetting triple line configuration. The improvement of wettability induced by electric current is also related to the additional driving force for wetting provided by the electromagnetic pressure gradient force.
基金The project supported partially by National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No. 10572056 and the Natural Science Foundation of Qansu Province under Grant No. 3ZS042-B25-021
文摘Evolution of spiral wave generated from the excitable media within the Barkley model is investigated. The external gradient electric field modulated by the logistic map is imposed on the media (along x- and y-axis). Drift and break up of spiral wave are observed when the amplitude of the electric field is modulated by the chaotic signal from the logistic map, and the whole system could become homogeneous finally and the relevant results are compared when the gradient electric field is modulated by the Lorenz or Rossler chaotic signal.
基金Project(51021063)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation for Innovation Group of ChinaProject(2012M521540)supported by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation+1 种基金Project(2013RS4027)supported by the Post Doctoral Scientific Foundation of Hunan Province,ChinaProject(CSUZC2013023)supported by the Precious Apparatus Open Share Foundation of Central South University,China
文摘Submicro α-Fe2O3 coatings were formed using electrophoretic deposition(EPD) technique in aqueous media. The zeta potentials of different α-Fe2O3 suspensions with different additives were measured as a function of p H to identify the optimum suspension condition for deposition. Electrophoretic depositions of α-Fe2O3 coatings under different applied electric fields and deposition time were studied and the effects of applied voltages and deposition time on deposition rates and thicknesses were investigated. The particle packing densities of the deposits at various applied voltages and deposition time were also analyzed by a scanning electron microscope(SEM). The results show that crack-free α-Fe2O3 coatings with uniform microstructure and good adherence to the nickel substrates are successfully obtained. Electrophoretic deposited α-Fe2O3 coating from aqueous suspension is a feasible, low-cost and environmental friendly method.
基金Supported by National Science and Technology Support Program(No.2012BAJ16B05)Program for Liaoning Excellent Talents in University(No.LJQ2011061)
文摘In order to research the bond properties between corroded reinforcement bars and concrete,reinforcement bars with different diameters and different types and concrete with different strength levels were treated specially with all soaking and impressed current method,and the bond properties were measured with the pull-out test.The comparative analysis of the bond properties of corroded reinforcement bars was carried out.The results showed that the types of reinforcement bars and concrete had great influence on the bond strength.The corrosion and volume expansion of reinforcement bars made concrete in tensile condition,which tended to produce cracks in parallel reinforced direction.The typical bond failure of plain reinforcement bars was pull-out,while the typical bond failure of ribbed reinforcement bars was split.The bond strength between corroded reinforcement bars and concrete increased with the increase of concrete strength.The bond strength of plain and ribbed reinforcement bars showed a decreasing trend after the first increase with the increase of the extent of corrosion.Through the test,the coefficients of the bond strength of plain and ribbed reinforcement bars were given,respectively.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51075335,51174168,10902086,and 50875217)the NPU Foundation for Fundamental Research(Grant No.JC201005)
文摘The ferroelectric domain formation(FDF) and polarization switching(FDPS) subjected to an external electric field are simulated using the phase-field(PF) method,and the FDPS mechanism under different external electric fields is discussed.The results show that the FDF is a process of nucleation and growth in ferroelectric without applying any external stress.Four kinds of parallelogram shaped ferroelectric domains are formed at the steady state,in which the 180° anti-phase domains regularly align along the 45° direction and the 90° anti-phase domains regularly distribute like a stepladder.Steady electric fields can rotate domain polarization by 90° and 180°,and force the orientation-favorite domains and the average polarization to grow into larger ones.The greater the steady electric field,the larger the average polarization at the steady state.In ferroelectrics subject to an alternating electric field,domain polarization switches to cause a hysteresis loop and an associated butterfly loop with the alternating electric field.The coercive field and remnant field are enhanced with the increase of the electric field frequency or strength,or with the decrease of temperature.
基金Project supported by the European Regional Development Fund within the Framework of the Innovative Economy Operational Program 2007-2013(No.UDA-POIG.01.03.01-22-140/09-04)the CARbon BALAncing for Nutrient Control in Wastewater Treatment(CARBALA)(No.PIRSES-GA-2011-295176)the National Water Pollution Control and Management of Science and Technology in China(No.2015ZX07218001)
文摘The effects of two different external carbon sources (acetate and ethanol) and electron acceptors (dissolved oxygen, nitrate, and nitrite) were investigated under aerobic and anoxic conditions with non-acclimated process bi- omass from a full-scale biological nutrient removal-activated sludge system. When acetate was added as an external carbon source, phosphate release was observed even in the presence of electron acceptors. The release rates were 1.7, 7.8, and 3.5 mg P/(g MLVSS.h) (MLVSS: mixed liquor volatile suspended solids), respectively, for dissolved oxygen, nitrate, and nitrite. In the case of ethanol, no phosphate release was observed in the presence of electron acceptors. Results of the experiments with nitrite showed that approximately 25 mg NO2-N/L of nitrite inhibited anoxic phosphorus uptake regardless of the concentration of the tested external carbon sources. Furthermore, higher deni- trification rates were obtained with acetate (1.4 and 0.8 mg N/(g MLVSS.h)) compared to ethanol (1.1 and 0.7 mg N/ (g MLVSS.h)) for both anoxic electron acceptors (nitrate and nitrite).
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.6087047) the Doctoral Fund of Ministry of Education of China (No.20070216004)
文摘The band characteristics of two-dimensional(2D) lead lanthanum zirconate titanate(PLZT) photonic crystals are analyzed by finite element method.The electro-optic effect of PLZT can cause the refractive index change when it is imposed by the applied electric field,and the band structure of 2D photonic crystals based on PLZT varies accordingly.The effect of the applied electric field on the structural characteristics of the first and second band gaps in 2D PLZT photonic crystals is analyzed in detail.And the results show that for each band gap,the variations of start wavelength,cut-off wavelength and bandwidth are proportional to quadratic of the electric field.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos.10334020,10974030,10574027,11222544the Fok Ying Tung Education Foundation under Grant No.131008+1 种基金the Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University(NCET-120121)the CNKBRSF under Grant No.2011CB922004
文摘It is well known that constant or time-varying electric fields can induce phase changes in electrorheological(ER) fluids, from a liquid to semi-solid state, provided the field strength is larger than some critical value. We describe here an experimental and theoretical study considering yet a different class of phase changes, specifically those for an ER fluid in the presence of both shear flow and a time-varying electric field. We note that as the frequency of the field is decreased, the ER fluid will go from a liquid to an intermediate transition state, and eventually to a shear banding state. Our theoretical analysis further indicates that this phase change originates from competing effects of viscous and electrical forces. Ultimately, we conclude that it is possible to achieve various states and corresponding(desired)macroscopic properties of dynamic colloidal suspensions by adjusting the frequency of the externally applied electric field.
基金Supported by Scientific Research Fund of Zhejiang Provincial Education Department,China under Grant No. Y201120799Key Laboratory of Semiconductor Materials Science,Institute of Semiconductors,Chinese Academy of Science
文摘We theoretically investigate the spin splitting in four undoped asymmetric quantum wells in the absence of external electric field and magnetic field.The quantum well geometry dependence of spin splitting is studied with the Rashba and the Dresselhaus spin-orbit coupling included.The results show that the structure of quantum well plays an important role in spin splitting.The Rashba and the Dresselhaus spin splitting in four asymmetric quantum wells are quite different.The origin of the distinction is discussed in this work.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 61171023,61076057 and 61072025)
文摘Tungsten oxide (W18O49) nanorods were grown by directly heating tungsten foils covered with potassium bromide (KBr) in low-pressure wet oxygen. The approach featured such advantages as convenient manipulation, low cost and rapid accessibility to high temperatures. A solid-liquid-solid (SLS) mechanism is believed to have dominated the growth process, in which the W18049 nanorods segregated from eutectic droplets of potassium tungstate and tungsten oxide. The ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy (UPS) analysis disclosed that the valence band maximum (VBM) of these nanorods was approximately 9 eV be- low the vacuum level. The feasibility of using the such-fabricated nanorods as field emitters was tested and the related mecha- nism was also discussed.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.10874049
文摘We study theoretically the effect of weak external magnetic fields on persistent spin helix states in semiconductor two-dimensional electron gases with both Rashba and linear-in-momentum Dresselhaus spin-orbit coupling.We show that in the presence of weak external magnetic fields, some basic properties of a persistent spin helix state,including the dispersion relation between the decay time and the magnitude of the wavevector, the maximum decay time and the value of the characteristic magnitude of the wavevector at which the maximum decay time occurs, will all depend sensitively on the directions of applied external magnetic fields.