家蚕幼虫不同组织器官对碳离子射线(^(12)C^(5+))的辐射敏感性

以家蚕为模式研究不同组织器官对重离子射线的辐射敏感性,以及重离子射线照射后对家蚕生殖、吐丝、变态等的影响。用10~40 Gy剂量的碳离子射线(12C5+)照射雌性熟蚕卵巢,其造卵数随照射剂量的增加而逐渐减少,当照射剂量为50 Gy时已完全不能造卵;照射幼虫的龄期越小,对卵巢造卵数的影响越大;精巢对12C5+射线的辐射敏感性与卵巢相似。雌性熟蚕第11~13体节的腹部以20~30 Gy剂量的12C5+射线照射后,成虫产下卵的产附性能下降,外生殖器形态异常;以40 Gy剂量照射后,成虫不能交尾且产下无胶粘性的散卵。熟蚕的复眼触角原基、左侧翅原基以30 Gy左右剂量的12C5+射线照射后成虫形态出现异常,照射剂量为50 Gy时成虫的复眼和触角完全缺失,照射剂量为80 Gy时左侧翅缺失。以剂量为150 Gy的12C5+射线照射熟蚕第8体节背侧,会导致成虫的鳞毛减少,照射剂量为200 Gy时鳞毛缺失。以剂量为500 Gy的12C5+射线照射熟蚕头部背面和腹面,引起吐丝营茧行为异常,照射剂量为1 kGy时熟蚕已完全不能吐丝。由此认为:家蚕不同组织器官对12C5+射线的辐射敏感性不同,以生殖腺最为敏感,其后依次为粘液腺原基、外部生殖器、复眼触角原基、翅原基、真皮层,而头部神经系统表现出对12C5+射线的高度耐受性;发育早期进行照射的生物学效应更明显;各组织器官对12C5+射线的辐射敏感性均呈现剂量效应。

碳离子射线可有效治疗难以控制的恶性肉瘤

据近出版的《临床肿瘤学杂志》报道,研究证实碳离子射线束是当今治疗骨和软组织肉瘤(BSTSs)最有效的方法。这一技术有可能提供一种有价值的可替代手术切除的治疗方法。

Determination of Structure and Polarity of Si C Single Crystal by X-Ray Diffraction Technique

Structure and polarity of the Si C single crystal have been analyzed with the four- circle X- ray diffraction method by a double- crystal diffractom eter.The hexagonal{ 10 15 } pole figure shows that this Si C sam ple has a6 H modification.The difference between the integrated intensities m easured byω scan in the triple- axis diffraction set- up finds some convincing evidence that the surface is either a Si- terminated face or C- terminated face.The experi- mental ratios of| F( 0 0 0 L) | 2 / | F( 0 0 0 L) | 2 are in good agreem entwith the calculated ones after the dispersion cor- rections to the atomic scattering factors( L=6 ,12 and18,respectively) .Thus,this m easurem ent technique is con- venient for the application of the materials with remarkable surface polarity.

Support effect of zinc tin oxide on gold catalyst for CO oxidation reaction

Nanostructured gold catalyst supported on metal oxide is highly active for the CO oxidation reac‐tion. In this work, a new type of oxide support, zinc tin oxide, has been used to deposit 0.7 wt%Au via a deposition‐precipitation method. The textural properties of Zn2SnO4 support have been tuned by varying the molar ratio between base （N2H4＆#183;H2O） and metal ion （Zn2＋） to be 4/1, 8/1 and 16/1. The catalytic tests for CO oxidation reaction revealed that the reactivity on Au‐Zn2SnO4 with N2H4＆#183;H2O/Zn2＋ = 8/1 was the highest, while the reactivity on Au‐Zn2SnO4 with N2H4＆#183;H2O/Zn2＋ =16/1 was almost identical to that of the pure support. Both fresh and used catalysts have been characterized by multiple techniques including nitrogen adsorption‐desorption, X‐ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, high‐angle annular dark‐field scanning transmission electron microscopy, X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy, X‐ray adsorption fine structure, and tempera‐ture‐programmed reduction by hydrogen. These demonstrated that the textural properties, espe‐cially pore volume and pore size distribution, of Zn2SnO4 play crucial roles in the averaged size of gold nanoparticles, and thus determine the catalytic activity of Au‐Zn2SnO4 for CO oxidation.

Microstructure and hydrogen storage properties of as-cast and rapidly solidified Ti-rich Ti-V alloys

The goal of the present work was to optimize the phase-structural composition and microstructure of binary Ti0.8-0.9V0.2-0.1 alloys with respect to their hydrogen sorption properties. Application of these alloys is for hydrogen absorption from gaseous mixtures containing substantial amounts of carbon monoxide （CO） at high temperatures. Irrespective of alloy composition, both α（HCP） and β（BCC） phases in Ti0.8-0.9V0.2-0.1 formed single phase FCC hydrides upon hydrogenation in pure H2. An in situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction study showed that only the β-phase transformed to the corresponding hydride when the alloy was hydrogenated in a mixture of H2＋10%CO. Rapid solidification （RS） of the alloy resulted in refined grain sizes both in the Ti0.8V0.2 and Ti0.9V0.1 alloys. Furthermore, RS was found to increase the β-phase fraction in Ti0.9V0.1, being twice larger than that of the as-cast alloy. Ti0.9V0.1 had a platelike microstructure as observed by scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, the plates were about 300 nm thick. The microstructure refinement resulted in a faster kinetics of H desorption as observed by temperature desorption spectroscopy （TDS）.

Study on structural and compositional transitions of coal ash by using NMR

Structural and compositional transitions of Datong coal ash and its CaCO3 additional effects were carefully exam- ined at a temperature range of 300 to 1 600℃ by using XRD and solid state NMR. The quantitative estimation of amorphous structures of ashes can be successfully obtained through the analyses of solid state NMR spectra. Viscosity of molten ash and its changes with CaCO3 addition were also evaluated up to 1 700 ℃ by using a rotary type viscometer. Glasses with poor crystalline and amorphous phase were continuously formed through the eutectic reaction of silica above fusing temperature （FT〉1 500 ℃） that caused broadening and shift of 29Si and 27A1 peaks in NMR results. With the additional amount of CaCO3 increasing, the peaks shifted to downfield obviously; the fraction of Si（OA1）0（OSi）4 decreased, while that of Si（OA1）l（OSi）l at 84.3 x 10-6 increased apparently. These transitions indicated the destruction of large alumina-silicate framework into small segments by the addition of Ca ion.

Biomedical X-ray Imaging Enabled by Carbon Nanotube X-ray Sources

Although discovered more than 100 years ago, X-ray source technology has evolved rather slowly. The recent invention of the carbon nanotube （CNT） X-ray source technology holds great promise to revolutionize the field of biomedical X-ray imaging. CNT X-ray sources have been successfully adapted to several biomedical imaging applications including dynamic rnicro-CT of small animals and stationary breast tomosynthesis of breast cancers. Yet their more irnportant biomedical imaging applications still lie ahead in the future, with the devel- oprnent of stationary rnulti-source CT as a noteworthy exarnple.

Synthesis of Li_2Fe_(0.9)Mn_(0.1)SiO_4/C composites using glucose as carbon source

Li2Fe0.9Mn0.1SiO4/C composites were synthesized by using X-ray diffractometry （XRD）, scanning electron microscopy （SEM） glucose as carbon source. The samples were characterized by and electrochemical measurements. All Li2Fe0.9Mn0.1SiO4/C composites are of the similar crystal structure. With increasing the carbon content in the range of 5%-20% （mass fraction）, the diffraction peaks in XRD patterns broaden and the particle sizes and the tap density of samples decrease. The Li2Fe0.9Mn0.1SiO4/C composites with carbon content of 14.12% show excellent electrochemical performances with an initial discharge capacity of 154.7 mA.h/g at C/16 rate, and the capacity retention remains 92.2% after 30 cycles.

In situ studies on ceria promoted cobalt oxide for CO oxidation

In situ studies of catalysts play valuable roles in observing phase transformation, understanding the corresponding surface chemistry and the mechanism of the reaction. In this paper, ceria promoted cobalt oxide was prepared by the calcination method and investigated for the CO oxidation. The microstructure and morphology of CeO2-Co3O4 were investigated by the Scanning Electron Microscope, High-resolution transmission electron microscopy, Raman and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy characterization. The effect of CeO2 doping on Co3O4 for CO oxidation was characterized by in situ X-ray Diffraction (in situ XRD) and in situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy (in situ DRIFTS). In situ XRD was carried out under H2 atmosphere to evaluate the redox property of catalysts. The results indicated that the ceria doping can enhance the reducibility of Co2+ and promote the Co3+-Co2+-Co3+ cycle, owing to the oxygen replenish property of CeO2. Furthermore, adsorbed carbonate species on the surface of CeO2-Co3O4 were investigated by in situ-DRIFTS experiment. It was turned out that carbonate species on ceria promoted cobalt oxide catalysts showed different IR peaks compared with pure cobalt oxide. The carbonate species on ceria promoted catalyst are more active, and similar to free state carbonate species with weak bonding to catalyst surface, which can effectively inhibit catalyst inactivation. This study revealed the mechanism of ceria promoting CO oxidation over cobalt oxide, which will provide theoretical support for the design of efficient CO oxidation catalysts.

Preparation and Catalytic Performance of Potassium Titanate Used as Soot Oxidation Catalyst

To prepare potassium titanate catalyst, a novel citrate acid complex-combustion method using CH3COOK and Ti（OC4H9）4 as raw materials was developed. The crystalline phase and surface morphology of K2Ti205 were investigated by X-ray diffraction （XRD）, field emission scanning electron microscope （FE-SEM） and transmission electron microscope （TEM）. The impact of some factors, such as the type of contact between K2Ti205 and soot, the content of water vapor and SO2 in exhaust, and the repeated use on catalytic activity of K2Ti205 were studied by temperature programmed reaction （TPR）. A comparison between the new method and the reported ones on catalytic activity of potassium titanate was investigated. The results showed that K2Ti205 had high catalytic activity and good stability.

Reservoir space of the Es_3~3–Es_4~1shale in Dongying sag

The Es3/3-Es1/4 shales in Dongying sag are source rocks with large reserves of shale oil and gas. For the iden- tification of development characteristics and geological significance of the reservoir space, FM1 logging, core observation, thin section analysis, X-ray diffraction, fluorescence microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, mercury porosimetry, low-temperature nitrogen adsorption, atomic force microscopy, and conventional physical property testing were used to study the petrology and reservoir space of the Es3/3-Es1/4 shale in Dongying sag. The results suggest that the shale is rich in carbonate minerals. Phanero- crystalline stratiform and lamellar argillaceous limestone and calcareous claystone are the oil- and gas-bearing lithofacies. The oil in the micropores is mainly present as membranes and clots. The shale reservoir space has a network structure with veins, carbonate and clay minerals, and micropores among pyrite and the matrix. The results provide the geological framework for future shale oil and gas explora- tion in Dongying sag.

Synthesis and Characterization of Trithiocarbonate-Organoclays Nanohybrids and Their Interaction with MCF-7 Cancer Cells

This work presents a new approach for the fabrication of organic/inorganic nanohybrids as anticancer drugs by an intercalation method using S,S-bis（α,α′-dimethyl-α″-acetic acid） （trithiocarbonate） as a modifier and two organoclays, such as reactive octadecylamine/MMT （montmorillonite） and non-reactive dimethyldidodecyl ammonium/MMT. The chemical and physical structures and the surface morphology of these covalently and non-covalently linked nanohybrids were investigated by FT-IR （Fourier translbrm infrared） spectroscopy, ^13C and ^29Si solid state NMR （nuclear magnetic resonance） spectroscopy, XRD （X-ray powder diffraction） and SEM （scanning electron microscopy） analyses, respectively. To evaluate the anticancer activities of the novel BATC/organoclay hybrids against MCF-7 breast cancer cells, a combination of different biochemical and biophysical testing techniques were used. Cell proliferation and cytotoxicity were detected in vitro using a real-time analysis. Cell death was confirmed by using apoptotic and necrotic analyses, the effects of which were detennined by the double staining and Annexin-V-FLUOS testing method. The results demonstrate that intercalated hybrid complexes containing a combination of various anticancer sites, such as free and complexed carboxyl, trithiocarbonate, amine and ammonium cations significantly induced cell death in breast cancer via their interactions with the DNA macromolecules of cancer cells by destroying the self-assemb｜ed structure of growing cells. Fabricated hybrid complexes may represent a new generation of effective and selective anticancer drug systems with a synthetic/natural origin for cancer chemotherapy.

Photoluminescence origin of nanocrystalline SiC films

The nanocrystalline SiC films were prepared on Si then annealed at 800℃ and 1 000℃ for 30 minutes （111） substrates by rf magnetron sputtering and in a vacuum annealing system. The crystal structure and crystallization of as-annealed SiC films were determined by the Fourier transform infrared （FIR） absorption spectra and the X-ray diffraction （XRD） analysis. Measurement of photoluminescence （PL） of the nanocrystalline SiC （nc-SiC） films shows that the blue light with 473 nm and 477 nm wavelengths emitted at room temperature and that the PL peak shifts to shorter wavelength side and the PL intensity becomes stronger as the annealing temperature decreases. The time-resolved spectrum of the PL at 477 nm exhibits a bi-exponential decay process with lifetimes of 600 ps and 5 ns and a characteristic of the direct band gap. The strong blue light emission with short PL lifetimes suggests that the quantum confinement effect of the SiC nanocrystals resulted in the radiative recombination of the direct optical transitions.

LARGE VOLUME IONIZATION CHAMBER USED AS LABORATORY REFERENCE FOR LOW ENERGY X－RAY MEASUREMENT

A large volume spherical ionization chamber of 195 mm diameter and 0.36 mg/cm2wall thickness made from conducting carbon-fibre epoxy composite material has been developed. The mechanical intensity of the chamber is satisfactory for a good longterm volume stability. Owing to its large volume and thin wall, the chamber is sensitive to low energy photon beams and has excellent energy-response characteristics. This ionization chamber is suitable not only for a laboratory reference but also for measurement of low energy photon beam exposure rates at protection-level.

MoO_3/SO_4^(2-)-TiO_2 catalyst for transesterification of dimethyl cabonate with phenol

A new MoO3/SO4 2--TiO2 catalyst was prepared by a conventional impregnation of SO4 2-/TiO2 as carrier with an aqueous solution of ammonium molybdate and used for the synthesis of transesterification of dimethyl carbonate(DMC)with phenol.A series of MoO3/SO4 2--TiO2 catalysts with different MoO3 loadings were investigated and characterized using X-ray diffraction(XRD),Fourier transform infrared spectrometer(FTIR),NH3-temperature programmed desorption(NH3-TPD)and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS).The results show that MoO3 loading is related to the activity of transesterification reaction.With the increase of MoO3 loading,the activity of transesterification reaction increases.The sulfur species in the catalyst have an influence on the molybdenum species,and lead to an increase in the electropositive of molybdenum,which promotes the catalytic activity of MoO3/SO4 2--TiO2.Among the series of catalysts prepared,MoO3/SO4 2--TiO2 with 10% MoO3 and 823 K calcinated is found to be the most active catalyst for transesterification reaction.Under the reaction conditions of 453 K and 12 h,the conversion of DMC is 30.5 %,and the yields of MPC and DPC reach 21.2 % and 8.7 %,respectively.

Preservation of organic matter in soils of a climobiosequence in the Main Range of Peninsular Malaysia

Limited information is available about factors of soil organic carbon(SOC) preservation in soils along a climo-biosequence. The objective of this study was to evaluate the role of soil texture and mineralogy on preservation of SOC in the topsoil and subsoil along a climo-biosequence in the Main Range of Peninsular Malaysia. Soil samples from the A and B-horizons of four representative soil profiles were subjected to particle-size fractionation and mineralogical analyses including X-ray diffraction and selective dissolution. The proportion of SOC in the 250-2000 μm fraction(SOC associated with coarse sand) decreased while the proportion of SOC in the <53 μm fraction(SOC associated with clay and silt)increased with depth. This reflected the importance of the fine mineral fractions of the soil matrix for SOC storage in the subsoil. Close relationships between the content of SOC in the <53 μm fraction and the content of poorly crystalline Fe oxides [oxalate-extractable Fe(Fe_o) – pyrophosphate-extractable Fe(Fe_p)] and poorly crystalline inorganic forms of Al [oxalateextractable Al(Al_o) – pyrophosphate-extractable Al(Al_p)] in the B-horizon indicated the importance of poorly crystalline Fe oxides and poorly crystalline aluminosilicates for the preservation of SOC in the Bhorizon. The increasing trend of Fe_o-Fe_p and Al_o-Al_p over elevation suggest that the importance of poorly crystalline Fe oxides and poorly crystalline aluminosilicates for the preservation of SOC in the Bhorizon increased with increasing elevation. This study demonstrates that regardless of differences in climate and vegetation along the studied climobiosequence, preservation of SOC in the subsoil depends on clay mineralogy.

Inhibiting Effect of Ciprofloxacin,Norfloxacin and Ofloxacin on Corrosion of Mild Steel in Hydrochloric Acid

The inhibiting effect of ciprofloxacin,norfloxacin and ofloxacin on the corrosion of mild steel in 1 mol·L-1 HCl and the mechanism were studied at different temperatures using mass loss measurement,electrochemical method,and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS) .Effective inhibition was shown by mass loss,potentiodynamic polarization and impedance spectroscopy measurement.The corrosion rate of the metal in the mass loss measurement,and the corrosion reaction on cathode and anode in the electrochemical measurement were accelerated when temperature was increased.XPS results showed that the inhibitors adsorbed effectively on the metal surface.

In Situ Synchrotron X-ray Diffraction Studies of Single-walled Carbon Nanotubes for Electric Double-layer Capacitors

In situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction experiments of SWCNT （single-walled carbon nanotube） electrode in alkali halide aqueous electrolyte at several applied potentials were performed, and the change in the diffraction pattern of SWCNTs was observed. It was found that the position of the 100 diffraction peak does not change with applied potential while the peak intensity decreases with anion adsorption. It was concluded that the space inside the tube would be the important ion adsorption site for the well-gown SWCNT bundles.

Electroless nickel plating on the surface of carbon fibers

The electroless nickel plating on the surface of carbon fibers was prepared by pretreating the carbon fibers in order to increase their conductivity,and consequently enhance the EMI shielding effectiveness of the composites.The relationship between the performance of depositing coat and pH value,temperature,reaction time and the way of agitation was studied.Results show that the depositing quality is stable under pH between 4.5 and 5.0,temperature between 75 ℃ and 85 ℃,reaction time for 10 min and air agitation.The uniform and compact nickel layer deposited on carbon fibers was proved by XRD and SEM,and the electrical resistivity of carbon fibers with nickel coating was tested.Results indicate that the electrical resistivity of carbon fibers with electroless nickel plating is decreased by an order of magnitude compared with that of carbon fibers.It means that nickel coating can greatly improve the electromagnetic interference shielding properties of carbon fibers.