黑水虻生物堆肥处理鸡粪养分转化及气体排放规律研究

[目的]本研究旨在探究添加黑水虻幼虫对鸡粪堆肥养分含量、腐熟度及气体排放变化的影响,为推广黑水虻生物堆肥处理鸡粪提供科学依据。[方法]本研究设置了2个处理,新鲜鸡粪添加黑水虻幼虫(黑水虻处理组)与不添加黑水虻幼虫处理(对照组),比较不同堆肥处理理化性质变化、温室气体与氨气排放变化规律。[结果]黑水虻生物堆肥转化鸡粪料虫比为6.70,生物转化率为38.3%,物料鲜重减量率为66.0%,对照组物料的鲜重减重率仅为47.6%;在周期为12 d的试验中,黑水虻处理组CO_(2)累积排放量在前6 d低于对照组,后期CO_(2)累积排放量高于对照组,而CH_(4)排放量远低于对照组,黑水虻处理组与对照组均未检测到N_(2)O的明显排放,黑水虻处理组非CO_(2)全球增温潜势显著低于对照组,仅为对照组的7.09%;黑水虻处理组NH3累积排放量高于对照组。[结论]黑水虻能直接实现高湿物料鸡粪的减量化处理,并转化为有经济价值的虫体及虫粪,且温室气体的排放潜势显著低于对照组,是一种低碳高效高值的畜禽粪污处理模式。

Paddy Soil Stability and Mechanical Properties as Affected by Long-Term Application of Chemical Fertilizer and Animal Manure in Subtropical China

Wet stability, penetration resistance （PR）, and tensile strength （TS） of paddy soils under a fertilization experiment for 22 years were determined to elucidate the function of soil organic matter in paddy soil stabilization. The treatments included no fertilization （CK）, normal chemical fertilization （NPK）, double the NPK application rates （2NPK）, and NPK mixed with organic manure （NPK＋OM）. Compared with CK, Fertilization increased soil organic carbon （SOC） and soil porosity. The results of soil aggregate fragmentation degree （SAFD） showed that fast wetting by water was the key fragmentation mechanism. Among the treatments, the NPK＋OM treatment had the largest size of water-stable aggregates and greatest normal mean weight diameter （NMWD） （P ≤ 0.05）, but the lowest PR and TS in both cultivated horizon （Ap） and plow pan. The CK and 2NPK treatments were measured with PR 〉 2.0 MPa and friability index 〈 0.20, respectively, in the Ap horizon, suggesting that the soils was mechanically unfavourable to root growth and tillage. In the plow pan, the fertilization treatments had greater TS and PR than in CK. TS and PR of the tested soil aggregates were negatively correlated to SOC content and soil porosity. This study suggested that chemical fertilization could cause deterioration of mechanical properties while application of organic manure could improve soil stability and mechanical properties.

Physical Properties of the Cathode Materials in Fuel Cells

The materials used in fuel cells are currently the subject of much research, particularly those of the cathode which is a key element for the different functions that it provides. In our work the authors became interested in the different materials used for the cathode, which are usually ceramic, and some of their physical properties between different electrical conductivity （electronic, ionic）, the coefficient of thermal expansion and chemical compatibility between different materials used in the stack. Not to mention, however, the various parameters that influence these properties, such as structure, the sintering temperature, dope, and the operating temperature of the battery. The main objective of research in this area is to improve battery performance by researching new materials and new manufacturing technologies that will increase the electrical conductivity while trying to lower the temperature operating the latter as much as possible while keeping it above 650℃, In doing so, the longevity of the battery will be increased which will have a direct impact on manufacturing costs of the battery, and thus greater use thereof.

Use of compositional and combinatorial nanomaterial libraries for biological studies

Abstract The rapid development and production of nanomaterials has created some concerns about their potential hazard on the environment, human health and safety. However, since the list of materials that may gen- erate such concerns is very long, it is impossible to test them all. It is therefore usually recommended to use some small compositional nanomaterial libraries to perform ini- tial toxicity screening, based on which combinatorial libraries are then introduced for more in-depth studies. All nanomaterials in the compositional and combinatorial libraries must be rigorously characterized before any bio- logical studies. In this review, several major categories of physicochemical properties that must be characterized are discussed, along with different analytical techniques that are commonly used. Some case studies from the University of California Center for Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology are also chosen to demonstrate the effec- tive use of compositional and combinatorial nanomaterials libraries to identify the role of some key physicochemical properties and to establish true quantitative structure-ac- tivity relationships. Examples on how to use the knowledge generated from those studies to design safer nanomaterials for improved biological applications are also presented.

Two-dimensional Pd-based nanomaterials for bioapplications

Noble metal nanomaterials have been extensively explored in cancer diagnostic and therapeutic applica- tions owing to their unique physical and chemical properties, such as facile synthesis, straightforward surface functionalization, strong photothermal effect, and excellent biocompatibility. Herein, we summa- rize the recent development of two-dimensional （2D） Pd-based nanomaterials and their applications in cancer diagnosis and therapy. Different synthetic strategies for Pd nanosheets and the related nanostruc- tures, including Pd@Au, Pd@Ag nanoplates and mesocrystalline Pd nanocomlla, are first discussed. Together with their unique properties, the potential bioapplications of these 2D Pd nanomaterials are then demonstrated. With strong absorption in near-infrared （NIR） region, these nanomaterials have great potentials in cancer photothermal therapy （PTr）. They also readily act as contrast agents in photoacoustic （PA） imaging or X-ray computed tomography （CT） to achieve image-guided cancer therapy. Moreover, significant efforts have been devoted to studying the combination of PTr and other treatment modalities （e.g., chemotherapy or photodynamic therapy） based on Pd nanomaterials. The remarkable synergistic or collaborative effects to achieve better therapeutic efficacy are discussed as well. Additionally, the biosaf- ety of 2D Pd-based nanomaterials in vitro and in vivo was evaluated. Finally, challenges for the applica- tions of Pd-based nanomaterials in cancer diagnosis and therapy, and future research prospects are highlighted.

Density-functional-theory formulation of classical and quantum Hooke's law

A fundamental property of solid materials is their stress state. Stress state of a solid or thin film material has profound effects on its thermodynamic stability and physical and chemical properties. The classical mechanical stress （σ^M） originates from lat- tice strain （e）, following Hooke＇s law： σ^M=Cε, where C is elastic constant matrix. Recently, a new concept of quantum electronic stress （o-QE） is introduced to elucidate the extrinsic electronic effects on the stress state of solids and thin films, which follows a quantum analog of classical Hooke＇s law： ~QE=E（An）, where E is the deformation potential of electronic states and An is the variation of electron density. Here, we present mathematical derivation of both the classical and quantum Hooke＇s law from density functional theory. We further discuss the physical origin of quantum electronic stress, arising purely from electronic excitation and perturbation in the absence of lattice strain （g=0）, and its relation to the degeneracy pressure of electrons in solid and their interaction with the lattice.

Recent advances in the development of nanomaterials for DC-based immunotherapy

As professional antigen presenting cells, dendritic cells(DCs) greatly determine the quality of the innate and adaptive immunities. Therefore, DC-based immunotherapy has been one of the hotspots in cancer immunotherapy in recent years. Although this unique therapeutic strategy has been approved by U.S. Food and Drug Administration for prostate cancer treatment, the efficacy of DC-based immunotherapy remains to be further improved. Moreover, it is still not completely clear about the immunological basis of DCs, which is another hurdle for the progress of DC-based immunotherapy. Due to their unique physicochemical properties, nanomaterials have shown potentials in addressing these above mentioned problems and have provided important guidelines for optimizing DC-based immunotherapy. However, it is still at the starting stage for this emerging field and there are many critical questions in the rational design of this therapeutic strategy to be answered. Therefore, it is greatly necessary to review and analyze recent progresses in this field. In this review, we mainly focus on the development of various types nanoparticles for DC-based immunotherapy. The existed challenges in this field are also discussed.

Graphitized nanocarbon-supported metal catalysts:synthesis,properties,and applications in heterogeneous catalysis

Graphitized nanocarbon materials can be an ideal catalyst support for heterogeneous catalytic systems. Their unique physical and chemical properties, such as large surface area, high adsorption capacity, excellent thermal and mechanical stability, outstanding electronic properties, and tunable porosity, allow the anchoring and dispersion of the active metals. Therefore, currently they are used as the key support material in many catalytic processes. This review summarizes recent relevant applications in supported catalysts that use graphitized nanocarbon as supports for catalytic oxidation, hydrogenation, dehydrogenation, and C-C coupling reactions in liquid-phase and gas-solid phase-reaction systems. The latest developments in specific features derived from the morphology and characteristics of graphitized na- nocarbon-supported metal catalysts are highlighted, as well as the differences in the catalytic behavior of graphitized nano- carbon-supported metal catalysts versus other related cata- lysts. The scientific challenges and opportunities in this field are also discussed.