In order to investigate the differences of macropores vertical distribution under different surface plants, and to assess the influences of root systems, organic matter and texture on macropore flow paths, two dye tra...In order to investigate the differences of macropores vertical distribution under different surface plants, and to assess the influences of root systems, organic matter and texture on macropore flow paths, two dye tracer infiltration experiments were performed in slopes under two different plants(Campylotropis polyantha(Franch.) Schindl vs. Cynodon dactylon(Linn.) Pers). Dye tracer infiltration experiments with field observations and measurements of soil properties were combined. Results show that the discrepancy in macropores distribution between two slopes under different plants is significant. Root systems have significant effects on macropore flow paths distribution and the effect become more pronounced as the diameter of roots become larger. Organic matter and stone are important factors to affect macropores distribution. Root-soil interface, inter-aggregate macropore and stone-soil interface are important macropore flow paths in well vegetated slopes.展开更多
Worldwide the introduction of dispersed generators (DG) in the distribution network is assuming a significant importance. There is an increasing relevance of the energy process efficiency improvement; as for electri...Worldwide the introduction of dispersed generators (DG) in the distribution network is assuming a significant importance. There is an increasing relevance of the energy process efficiency improvement; as for electric power systems, the most interesting perspective concerns the capability of the system to increase the exploitation of the renewable resources. The integration of DGs in the electric distribution network requires a revision of this infrastructure, so far designed and developed assuming that power flows in one direction: from the high voltage transmission network to the medium voltage distribution, to reach final customers on the low voltage network. The attention to an efficient operation of distribution networks is increasing all over the world; this interest is becoming higher and higher also in Italy, where the high energy prices push in the direction of fostering efficiency as much as possible. This work describes a study developed in the AlpEnergy project framework: an International Cooperation Program aimed at introducing an efficient operational model for the distributed production and consumption. In particular it is proposed a new model for the integration and the management of the DG in the distribution network. The new model (defined VPS: Virtual Power System) is based on a communication channel between the active users (generators), the loads and, eventually, the Distribution System Operators (DSOs).展开更多
A Lagrangian tracer model is set up for Hangzhou Bay based on Coupled Hydrodynamical Ecological model for Regional Shelf Sea (COHERENS). The study area is divided into eight subdomains to identify the dominant physica...A Lagrangian tracer model is set up for Hangzhou Bay based on Coupled Hydrodynamical Ecological model for Regional Shelf Sea (COHERENS). The study area is divided into eight subdomains to identify the dominant physical processes, and the studied periods are March (the dry season) and July (the wet season). The model performance has been first verified by sea-surface elevation and tidal current observations at several stations. Eight tracer experiments are designed and Lagrangian particle tracking is simulated to examine the impact of physical processes (tide, wind and river runoff) on the transport of passive tracer released within the surface layer. Numerical simulations and analysis indicate that: (1) wind does not change the tracer distribution after 30 days except for those released from the south area of the bay during the wet season; (2) the tide and the Qiantang River runoff are important for particle transport in the head area of the bay; (3) the Changjiang River runoff affects the tracer transport at the mouth of the bay, and its impact is smaller in the dry season than in the wet season.展开更多
To realize the fusion development of modem agricultural demonstration zone in Beijiang District, on one hand, it should fully depend on its own resource conditions; on the other hand, it should positively promote the ...To realize the fusion development of modem agricultural demonstration zone in Beijiang District, on one hand, it should fully depend on its own resource conditions; on the other hand, it should positively promote the policy innovation and system mechanism innovation. The author thinks that promoting the fusion development of modern agriculture in Beijiang District should first recognize the importance and necessity of fusion development strategy, and then promote this fusion engineering from system and mechanism. Finally, it should make innovations in policy, in order to provide overall protection of modern agricultural fusion development in Beijiang District.展开更多
Objective:To explore the mechanisms of fulminant hepatitis(FH) in the early stages,and to determine the critical pathways in its initiation and progression.Methods:Twelve BALB/c mice were divided into four groups:one ...Objective:To explore the mechanisms of fulminant hepatitis(FH) in the early stages,and to determine the critical pathways in its initiation and progression.Methods:Twelve BALB/c mice were divided into four groups:one group left as negative control and sacrificed immediately after injection of phosphate-buffered saline(PBS),and another three groups with concanavalin A(Con A) administration sacrificed at 1,3,and 6 h after injection.Affymetrix GeneChip Mouse 430 2.0 Array was employed to evaluate the expression profile of each of the 12 samples.Further analysis was done on the microarray data to extract the genes that were differentially expressed.Enrichment analysis was carried out to determine relevant pathways within which regulated genes were significantly enriched.Results:A total of 393,8354 and 11 344 differentially expressed genes were found,respectively,at three time points.During 0-1 h and 1-3 h,most of the pathways enriched with regulated genes were related to immune response and inflammation,among which Toll-like receptor(TLR) signaling and mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK) signaling appeared during both phases,while cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction,apoptosis,T cell receptor signaling,and natural killer(NK) cell-mediated cytotoxicity pathways emerged during the second phase.Pathways found to be significant during 3-6 h were mostly related to metabolic processes.Conclusion:The TLR signaling pathway dominates the early responses of Con A-induced FH in mice.It stimulates the production of type I cytokines,therefore recruiting and activating T/NK cells.Activated T/NK cells exert their cytotoxicity on hepatocytes through inducing death receptorintermediated apoptosis,resulting in liver injury.展开更多
Soil pore size distribution(PSD) directly influences soil physical,chemical,and biological properties,and further knowledge of soil PSD is very helpful for understanding soil functions and processes.In this study,PSD ...Soil pore size distribution(PSD) directly influences soil physical,chemical,and biological properties,and further knowledge of soil PSD is very helpful for understanding soil functions and processes.In this study,PSD of three clayey soils collected from the topsoil(0-20 cm) of Vertisols in Northern China was analyzed using the N_2 adsorption(NA) and mercury intrusion porosimetry(MIP) methods.The effect of soil organic matter(SOM) on the PSD of clayey soils was also evaluated.The differential curves of pore volume of clayey soils by the NA method exhibited that the pores with diameter < 0.01 μm accounted for more than 50%in the pore size range of 0.001 to 0.1 μm.The differential pore curves of clayey soils by the MIP method exhibited three distinct peaks in pore size range of 60 to 100,0.3 to 0.4 and 0.009 to 0.012 μm,respectively.In the three clayey soils,the ultramicropores(5-0.1μm) were determined to be the main pore class(on average 35.5%),followed by macropores(> 75 μm,31.4%),cryptopores(0.1-0.007μm,16.0%),micropores(30-5 μm,9.7%) and mesopores(75-30 μm,7.3%).The SOM greatly affected the pore structure and PSD of aggregates in clayey soils.In particular,SOM removal reduced the volume and porosity of 5-100 μm pores while increased those of <5 μm pores in the 5-2 and 2-0.25 mm aggregates of clayey soils.The increase in the volume and porosity of < 5 μm pores may be attributed to the disaggregation and partial emptying of small pores caused by the destruction of SOM.展开更多
When a liquid is supercooled,its structural equilibration timeτeqincreases sharply approaching the glass transition temperature Tg,below which it is kinetically arrested in the out of equilibrium glassy state.Upon an...When a liquid is supercooled,its structural equilibration timeτeqincreases sharply approaching the glass transition temperature Tg,below which it is kinetically arrested in the out of equilibrium glassy state.Upon annealing below Tg,such glassy state relaxes toward the equilibrium state.There is growing evidence that such relaxation process is quite complex,influenced by the complexity of the potential energy landscape.Here we report the observation of a hierarchical aging pathway in the process of the glass-to-supercooled liquid transition in various molecular glass forming systems.Differential scanning calorimetry reveals that the glassy state upon annealing below Tgfirstly enters a transient metastable supercooled liquid state with slightly higher enthalpies than that of the equilibrium supercooled liquid state when extrapolated to below Tg.This observation is also confirmed by structural measurements via Raman scattering.The dynamics of the transient metastable-to-stable supercooled liquid transition exhibits characteristics of thermodynamic transition at spinodal temperature Tspslightly above Tg,leading to anomalous behaviors such as the appearance of a transition-like behavior in the plot of fragility measurements.These observations imply that the free energy landscape of the supercooled liquid develops complexity with qualitative changes approaching Tgand could have strong influence on the process of the glass transition.展开更多
基金Project(U1502232)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China-Yunan Joint FundProject(KKSY201406009)supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Kunming University of Science and Technology,ChinaProject(2014FD007)supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Yunnan Province,China
文摘In order to investigate the differences of macropores vertical distribution under different surface plants, and to assess the influences of root systems, organic matter and texture on macropore flow paths, two dye tracer infiltration experiments were performed in slopes under two different plants(Campylotropis polyantha(Franch.) Schindl vs. Cynodon dactylon(Linn.) Pers). Dye tracer infiltration experiments with field observations and measurements of soil properties were combined. Results show that the discrepancy in macropores distribution between two slopes under different plants is significant. Root systems have significant effects on macropore flow paths distribution and the effect become more pronounced as the diameter of roots become larger. Organic matter and stone are important factors to affect macropores distribution. Root-soil interface, inter-aggregate macropore and stone-soil interface are important macropore flow paths in well vegetated slopes.
文摘Worldwide the introduction of dispersed generators (DG) in the distribution network is assuming a significant importance. There is an increasing relevance of the energy process efficiency improvement; as for electric power systems, the most interesting perspective concerns the capability of the system to increase the exploitation of the renewable resources. The integration of DGs in the electric distribution network requires a revision of this infrastructure, so far designed and developed assuming that power flows in one direction: from the high voltage transmission network to the medium voltage distribution, to reach final customers on the low voltage network. The attention to an efficient operation of distribution networks is increasing all over the world; this interest is becoming higher and higher also in Italy, where the high energy prices push in the direction of fostering efficiency as much as possible. This work describes a study developed in the AlpEnergy project framework: an International Cooperation Program aimed at introducing an efficient operational model for the distributed production and consumption. In particular it is proposed a new model for the integration and the management of the DG in the distribution network. The new model (defined VPS: Virtual Power System) is based on a communication channel between the active users (generators), the loads and, eventually, the Distribution System Operators (DSOs).
基金Supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China (No.40576080)National High Technology Research and Development Program of China (863 Program, No. 2007AA12Z182)
文摘A Lagrangian tracer model is set up for Hangzhou Bay based on Coupled Hydrodynamical Ecological model for Regional Shelf Sea (COHERENS). The study area is divided into eight subdomains to identify the dominant physical processes, and the studied periods are March (the dry season) and July (the wet season). The model performance has been first verified by sea-surface elevation and tidal current observations at several stations. Eight tracer experiments are designed and Lagrangian particle tracking is simulated to examine the impact of physical processes (tide, wind and river runoff) on the transport of passive tracer released within the surface layer. Numerical simulations and analysis indicate that: (1) wind does not change the tracer distribution after 30 days except for those released from the south area of the bay during the wet season; (2) the tide and the Qiantang River runoff are important for particle transport in the head area of the bay; (3) the Changjiang River runoff affects the tracer transport at the mouth of the bay, and its impact is smaller in the dry season than in the wet season.
文摘To realize the fusion development of modem agricultural demonstration zone in Beijiang District, on one hand, it should fully depend on its own resource conditions; on the other hand, it should positively promote the policy innovation and system mechanism innovation. The author thinks that promoting the fusion development of modern agriculture in Beijiang District should first recognize the importance and necessity of fusion development strategy, and then promote this fusion engineering from system and mechanism. Finally, it should make innovations in policy, in order to provide overall protection of modern agricultural fusion development in Beijiang District.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No 30771918)the National Basic Research Program (973) of China (No 2007CB512905)the State S & T Projects (11th Five Year) (No 2008ZX10002-007) of China
文摘Objective:To explore the mechanisms of fulminant hepatitis(FH) in the early stages,and to determine the critical pathways in its initiation and progression.Methods:Twelve BALB/c mice were divided into four groups:one group left as negative control and sacrificed immediately after injection of phosphate-buffered saline(PBS),and another three groups with concanavalin A(Con A) administration sacrificed at 1,3,and 6 h after injection.Affymetrix GeneChip Mouse 430 2.0 Array was employed to evaluate the expression profile of each of the 12 samples.Further analysis was done on the microarray data to extract the genes that were differentially expressed.Enrichment analysis was carried out to determine relevant pathways within which regulated genes were significantly enriched.Results:A total of 393,8354 and 11 344 differentially expressed genes were found,respectively,at three time points.During 0-1 h and 1-3 h,most of the pathways enriched with regulated genes were related to immune response and inflammation,among which Toll-like receptor(TLR) signaling and mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK) signaling appeared during both phases,while cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction,apoptosis,T cell receptor signaling,and natural killer(NK) cell-mediated cytotoxicity pathways emerged during the second phase.Pathways found to be significant during 3-6 h were mostly related to metabolic processes.Conclusion:The TLR signaling pathway dominates the early responses of Con A-induced FH in mice.It stimulates the production of type I cytokines,therefore recruiting and activating T/NK cells.Activated T/NK cells exert their cytotoxicity on hepatocytes through inducing death receptorintermediated apoptosis,resulting in liver injury.
基金supported by the National Key Basic Research Program(973 Program) of China (No.2011CB100502)
文摘Soil pore size distribution(PSD) directly influences soil physical,chemical,and biological properties,and further knowledge of soil PSD is very helpful for understanding soil functions and processes.In this study,PSD of three clayey soils collected from the topsoil(0-20 cm) of Vertisols in Northern China was analyzed using the N_2 adsorption(NA) and mercury intrusion porosimetry(MIP) methods.The effect of soil organic matter(SOM) on the PSD of clayey soils was also evaluated.The differential curves of pore volume of clayey soils by the NA method exhibited that the pores with diameter < 0.01 μm accounted for more than 50%in the pore size range of 0.001 to 0.1 μm.The differential pore curves of clayey soils by the MIP method exhibited three distinct peaks in pore size range of 60 to 100,0.3 to 0.4 and 0.009 to 0.012 μm,respectively.In the three clayey soils,the ultramicropores(5-0.1μm) were determined to be the main pore class(on average 35.5%),followed by macropores(> 75 μm,31.4%),cryptopores(0.1-0.007μm,16.0%),micropores(30-5 μm,9.7%) and mesopores(75-30 μm,7.3%).The SOM greatly affected the pore structure and PSD of aggregates in clayey soils.In particular,SOM removal reduced the volume and porosity of 5-100 μm pores while increased those of <5 μm pores in the 5-2 and 2-0.25 mm aggregates of clayey soils.The increase in the volume and porosity of < 5 μm pores may be attributed to the disaggregation and partial emptying of small pores caused by the destruction of SOM.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China (2015CB856801)
文摘When a liquid is supercooled,its structural equilibration timeτeqincreases sharply approaching the glass transition temperature Tg,below which it is kinetically arrested in the out of equilibrium glassy state.Upon annealing below Tg,such glassy state relaxes toward the equilibrium state.There is growing evidence that such relaxation process is quite complex,influenced by the complexity of the potential energy landscape.Here we report the observation of a hierarchical aging pathway in the process of the glass-to-supercooled liquid transition in various molecular glass forming systems.Differential scanning calorimetry reveals that the glassy state upon annealing below Tgfirstly enters a transient metastable supercooled liquid state with slightly higher enthalpies than that of the equilibrium supercooled liquid state when extrapolated to below Tg.This observation is also confirmed by structural measurements via Raman scattering.The dynamics of the transient metastable-to-stable supercooled liquid transition exhibits characteristics of thermodynamic transition at spinodal temperature Tspslightly above Tg,leading to anomalous behaviors such as the appearance of a transition-like behavior in the plot of fragility measurements.These observations imply that the free energy landscape of the supercooled liquid develops complexity with qualitative changes approaching Tgand could have strong influence on the process of the glass transition.