The optical properties of CdSe/ZnS quantum dots(QDs)embedded in polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS)flexible materials after irradiated withγ-rays were studied.As an embedding matrix,PDMS exhibits the advantage of high radiati...The optical properties of CdSe/ZnS quantum dots(QDs)embedded in polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS)flexible materials after irradiated withγ-rays were studied.As an embedding matrix,PDMS exhibits the advantage of high radiation hardness.The luminescence spectra and fluorescence lifetime of the irradiated and unirradiated samples were tested.The fluorescence intensity of QDs decreases with the increase of the irradiation dose according to the result of luminescence spectra.The fluorescence intensity of the QDs decreases by 80%after irradiation with a dose of 1 kGy,but the position of the emission peak and the spectral shape of the QDs remain consistent before and after irradiation.In addition,the fluorescence lifetime of QDs is shortened after irradiation.Based on the fluorescence response of QDs to the irradiation ofγ-rays and combined with flexible materials,our work provides a theoretical basis for the application of QDs as a new wearable dosimeter.展开更多
This paper intends to investigate the urban spatial patterns of Hubei Province and its evolution from three different perspectives: urban nodes, urban connections and urban clusters. The research adopts nighttime ligh...This paper intends to investigate the urban spatial patterns of Hubei Province and its evolution from three different perspectives: urban nodes, urban connections and urban clusters. The research adopts nighttime light imagery of cities in Hubei Province, the viewpoint of ′point-axis-area′ in the ′point-axis system′ theory, and employs light index model, gravity model and social network analysis. The findings are as follows: 1) In terms of urban nodes, the urbanization process of Hubei has been carried out mainly on the basis of external expansion rather than internal increasing. The polarization trend of urban connection network is strengthening. 2) As for urban connections, the estimation of urban connections using light index model is capable of containing various actual flow, and the connections are getting increasingly closer. 3) In regard to urban groups, seven urban groups of varying sizes have formed. On that basis, three stable and relatively independent urban groups as the centers, namely Wuchang, Yichang and Xiangyang emerge as well. But the structures of ′Wuhan Metropolitan Area′, ′Yichang-Jingzhou-Jingmen City Group′ and ′Xiangyang-Shiyen-Suizhou City Group′, which are defined by local development strategy in Hubei Province, are different from the above three urban groups.展开更多
PV (photovoltaic) systems need MPPT (maximum power point tracking) techniques to hamess maximum power from PV arrays. P&O (perturb & observe), and incremental conductance methods are two basic MPPT algorithms ...PV (photovoltaic) systems need MPPT (maximum power point tracking) techniques to hamess maximum power from PV arrays. P&O (perturb & observe), and incremental conductance methods are two basic MPPT algorithms applied to PV systems with fixed and variable step sizes. However, the existing variable step MPPT method exhibits complications which occur in the algorithm due to sudden, large irradiance changes which result in dips in power extraction. This paper proposes a modification to the existing variable step MPPT method to avoid such complications and hence improve the tracking accuracy under irradiance transients. The proposed technique is experimentally verified under sudden irradiance disturbances using a solar array. The results are compared with the existing variable step method. The superiority of the proposed technique is demonstrated through a laboratory prototype.展开更多
Objective:Radiation is an important cause of delayed wound healing,and there still exist many questions regarding the patterns and mechanisms of wound healing.This study investigated the characteristics of wound heal...Objective:Radiation is an important cause of delayed wound healing,and there still exist many questions regarding the patterns and mechanisms of wound healing.This study investigated the characteristics of wound healing after varying doses of local radiation and explored possible causes of the delay in healing caused by radiation.Methods:A full-thickness dorsal longitudinal skin tissue,2 cm in diameter,was excised after local irradiation on one side of the back of swine,and the other side was wounded as a control.The size of the wound area was recorded every two days after injury.Pathological changes,proliferating cell nuclear antigen(PCNA,immunohistochemistry)and apoptosis levels(TUNEL assay)were measured at different time points after wounding.Results:The course of wound healing can be divided into four phases,namely:the arresting phase,the healing priming phase,the fast healing phase,and the healed phase.Although the total wound healing time was closely correlated to the dose of irradiation(R2=0.9758),it was more dependent on the length of the arresting phase(R2=0.9903)because once the arresting phase ended,the wound healed at a similar speed regardless of radiation doses.Pathological analysis showed that compared with the control side there were more necrotic tissues,slower epithelial crawling,as well as fewer blood vessels and cellular components in the irradiated side at the arresting phase,while other phases revealed no significant difference concerning these measurements.Immunohistochemistry showed that the irradiated wounds had significantly less PCNA-positive and more TUNEL-positive labeling of cells in the arresting phase than in other phases.Moreover,the changes were positively related to the radiation doses,but there was no obvious difference in cell proliferation or apoptosis among the healing priming phase,fast healing phase or healed phase,whether on the control side or on the irradiated side.Conclusions:After local irradiation,the length of the arresting phase determines the wound healing time.Increased apoptosis and decreased cell proliferation might be an important reason for the formation of the arresting phase.展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51775522)Scientific and Technologial Innovation Programs of Higher Education Institutions in Shanxi Province(No.2020L0638)+2 种基金Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Quantum Sensing and Precision Measurement(No.201905D121001)Shanxi“1331 Project”Key Subjects ConstructionApplied Basic Research Program in Shanxi Province(Nos.201901D211203,201801D221230)。
文摘The optical properties of CdSe/ZnS quantum dots(QDs)embedded in polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS)flexible materials after irradiated withγ-rays were studied.As an embedding matrix,PDMS exhibits the advantage of high radiation hardness.The luminescence spectra and fluorescence lifetime of the irradiated and unirradiated samples were tested.The fluorescence intensity of QDs decreases with the increase of the irradiation dose according to the result of luminescence spectra.The fluorescence intensity of the QDs decreases by 80%after irradiation with a dose of 1 kGy,but the position of the emission peak and the spectral shape of the QDs remain consistent before and after irradiation.In addition,the fluorescence lifetime of QDs is shortened after irradiation.Based on the fluorescence response of QDs to the irradiation ofγ-rays and combined with flexible materials,our work provides a theoretical basis for the application of QDs as a new wearable dosimeter.
基金Under the auspices of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41001100,41371183)Humanities and Social Sciences Foundation of Ministry of Education in China(No.15YJCZH174)+1 种基金Humanities Sciences Foundation of Ministry of Hubei Province(No.15YJCZH174)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.CCNU15A06069,CCNU15ZD001)
文摘This paper intends to investigate the urban spatial patterns of Hubei Province and its evolution from three different perspectives: urban nodes, urban connections and urban clusters. The research adopts nighttime light imagery of cities in Hubei Province, the viewpoint of ′point-axis-area′ in the ′point-axis system′ theory, and employs light index model, gravity model and social network analysis. The findings are as follows: 1) In terms of urban nodes, the urbanization process of Hubei has been carried out mainly on the basis of external expansion rather than internal increasing. The polarization trend of urban connection network is strengthening. 2) As for urban connections, the estimation of urban connections using light index model is capable of containing various actual flow, and the connections are getting increasingly closer. 3) In regard to urban groups, seven urban groups of varying sizes have formed. On that basis, three stable and relatively independent urban groups as the centers, namely Wuchang, Yichang and Xiangyang emerge as well. But the structures of ′Wuhan Metropolitan Area′, ′Yichang-Jingzhou-Jingmen City Group′ and ′Xiangyang-Shiyen-Suizhou City Group′, which are defined by local development strategy in Hubei Province, are different from the above three urban groups.
文摘PV (photovoltaic) systems need MPPT (maximum power point tracking) techniques to hamess maximum power from PV arrays. P&O (perturb & observe), and incremental conductance methods are two basic MPPT algorithms applied to PV systems with fixed and variable step sizes. However, the existing variable step MPPT method exhibits complications which occur in the algorithm due to sudden, large irradiance changes which result in dips in power extraction. This paper proposes a modification to the existing variable step MPPT method to avoid such complications and hence improve the tracking accuracy under irradiance transients. The proposed technique is experimentally verified under sudden irradiance disturbances using a solar array. The results are compared with the existing variable step method. The superiority of the proposed technique is demonstrated through a laboratory prototype.
文摘Objective:Radiation is an important cause of delayed wound healing,and there still exist many questions regarding the patterns and mechanisms of wound healing.This study investigated the characteristics of wound healing after varying doses of local radiation and explored possible causes of the delay in healing caused by radiation.Methods:A full-thickness dorsal longitudinal skin tissue,2 cm in diameter,was excised after local irradiation on one side of the back of swine,and the other side was wounded as a control.The size of the wound area was recorded every two days after injury.Pathological changes,proliferating cell nuclear antigen(PCNA,immunohistochemistry)and apoptosis levels(TUNEL assay)were measured at different time points after wounding.Results:The course of wound healing can be divided into four phases,namely:the arresting phase,the healing priming phase,the fast healing phase,and the healed phase.Although the total wound healing time was closely correlated to the dose of irradiation(R2=0.9758),it was more dependent on the length of the arresting phase(R2=0.9903)because once the arresting phase ended,the wound healed at a similar speed regardless of radiation doses.Pathological analysis showed that compared with the control side there were more necrotic tissues,slower epithelial crawling,as well as fewer blood vessels and cellular components in the irradiated side at the arresting phase,while other phases revealed no significant difference concerning these measurements.Immunohistochemistry showed that the irradiated wounds had significantly less PCNA-positive and more TUNEL-positive labeling of cells in the arresting phase than in other phases.Moreover,the changes were positively related to the radiation doses,but there was no obvious difference in cell proliferation or apoptosis among the healing priming phase,fast healing phase or healed phase,whether on the control side or on the irradiated side.Conclusions:After local irradiation,the length of the arresting phase determines the wound healing time.Increased apoptosis and decreased cell proliferation might be an important reason for the formation of the arresting phase.