The patch antennas with an array of pins （pin array patch antennas） with excellent radiation characteristics are investigated for various substrate thicknesses. The radiation in the horizontal plane of a pin array p...The patch antennas with an array of pins （pin array patch antennas） with excellent radiation characteristics are investigated for various substrate thicknesses. The radiation in the horizontal plane of a pin array patch antenna is very small compared to that of a conventional patch antenna. And the increase of forward radiation and the decrease of backward radiation of a pin array patch antenna are obtained than those conventional one＇s. Also the half-power beamwidth of E -plane radiation pattern of a pin array patch antenna is narrower compared to that of the conventional so that the directivity is improved.展开更多
The working principle of the pipeline intelligent pig and the structure of ultrasonic probe array used to detect defects in oil/gas pipeline are introduced. The effects of the array＇ s radial position in pipe on defe...The working principle of the pipeline intelligent pig and the structure of ultrasonic probe array used to detect defects in oil/gas pipeline are introduced. The effects of the array＇ s radial position in pipe on defect resolution are analyzed. The causes leading to radial positioning error are investigated. An algo- rithm for the radial self-positioning is presented. The experimental results show that the radial self-positioning algorithm can eliminate the array＇ s space position error effectively and improve the defect resolution.展开更多
Combination therapy is a promising cancer treatment strategy that is usually based on the utilization of complicated nanostructures with multiple components functioning as photo-thermal energy transducers, photo-sensi...Combination therapy is a promising cancer treatment strategy that is usually based on the utilization of complicated nanostructures with multiple components functioning as photo-thermal energy transducers, photo-sensitizers, or dose intensifiers for phototherma! therapy （PTT）, photodynamic therapy （PDT）, or radiation therapy （RT）. In this study, ultrathin tungsten oxide nanowires （W18O49） were synthesized using a solvothermal approach and examined as a multifunctional theranostic nanoplatform. In vitro and in vivo analyses demonstrated that these nanowires could induce extensive heat- and singlet oxygen-mediated damage to cancer cells under 980 nm near infrared （NIR）-laser excitation. They were also shown to function as radiation dose intensifying agents that enhance irradiative energy deposition locally and selectively during radiation therapy. Compared to NIR-induced PTT/PDT and RT alone, W18O49 - based synergistic tri-modal therapy eradicated xenograft tumors and no recurrence was observed within a 9-month follow up. Moreover, the strong X-ray attenuation ability of the tungsten element （Z = 74, 4.438 cm^2·g^-1, 100 KeV） qualified these nanowires as excellent contrast agents in X-ray-based imaging, such as diagnostic computed tomography （CT） and cone-beam CT for image-guided radiation therapy. Toxicity studies demonstrated minimal adverse effects on the hematologic system and major organs of mice within one month. In conclusion, these nanowires have shown significant potential for cancer therapy with inherent image guidance and synergistic effects from phototherapy and radiation therapy, which warrants further investigation.展开更多
The subtropical mixed broad-leaved and coniferous forest, a typical successional monsoon forest, is one of the major forests in the subtropics of China. Therefore, it is very important to estimate the fluxes of the gr...The subtropical mixed broad-leaved and coniferous forest, a typical successional monsoon forest, is one of the major forests in the subtropics of China. Therefore, it is very important to estimate the fluxes of the greenhouse gases from the forest soil in order to evaluate the impact of subtropical forests on the greenhouse gas emissions or absorptions. This study investigated the diurnal variations of fluxes of three greenhouse gases （CO 2 , CH 4 , and N 2 O） from a mixed broad-leaved and coniferous forest soil. A static chamber-gas chromatograph technique was used to measure the fluxes of three greenhouse gases. By using the improved gas chromatography sampling system, the fluxes were analyzed with a single injection. In order to find out the effects of litter and seedling on the emissions or absorptions of these greenhouse gases, three treatments were set in the field:（1）bare soil surface （litter was removed previously）; （3） litter + soil; （3） seedling + litter + soil. The experimental results demonstrated that the forest soil was a source of CO 2 , N 2 O and a weak sink of CH 4 .The daily fluxes of CO 2 , CH 4 , and N 2 O from the soil surface were in the range of 488.99700.57, 0.0490.108 and –0.025 –0.053 mg/（m 2 ·h ）, respectively. CO 2 from the litter decomposition accounted for about 1/3 of the total CO 2 emission from the soil surface, while the litter and seedling had no significant effect on the fluxes of CH 4 and N 2 O. The fluxes of CO 2 and N 2 O measured at 9:00 11:00 a.m. were significantly different from their daily averages. Therefore, caution must be taken if the CO 2 and N 2 O fluxes measured within 9:0011:00 a.m. are used for extrapolation.展开更多
文摘The patch antennas with an array of pins （pin array patch antennas） with excellent radiation characteristics are investigated for various substrate thicknesses. The radiation in the horizontal plane of a pin array patch antenna is very small compared to that of a conventional patch antenna. And the increase of forward radiation and the decrease of backward radiation of a pin array patch antenna are obtained than those conventional one＇s. Also the half-power beamwidth of E -plane radiation pattern of a pin array patch antenna is narrower compared to that of the conventional so that the directivity is improved.
文摘The working principle of the pipeline intelligent pig and the structure of ultrasonic probe array used to detect defects in oil/gas pipeline are introduced. The effects of the array＇ s radial position in pipe on defect resolution are analyzed. The causes leading to radial positioning error are investigated. An algo- rithm for the radial self-positioning is presented. The experimental results show that the radial self-positioning algorithm can eliminate the array＇ s space position error effectively and improve the defect resolution.
基金Acknowledgements This work has been financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （Nos. 51372260, 51132009, and 21172043）, the Shanghai Rising-Star Program （No. 12QH1402500）, the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai （No. 11nm0505000 and 124119a0400）, the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Health （No. 20134360）, the Development Foundation for Talents of Shanghai （No. 2012035）.
文摘Combination therapy is a promising cancer treatment strategy that is usually based on the utilization of complicated nanostructures with multiple components functioning as photo-thermal energy transducers, photo-sensitizers, or dose intensifiers for phototherma! therapy （PTT）, photodynamic therapy （PDT）, or radiation therapy （RT）. In this study, ultrathin tungsten oxide nanowires （W18O49） were synthesized using a solvothermal approach and examined as a multifunctional theranostic nanoplatform. In vitro and in vivo analyses demonstrated that these nanowires could induce extensive heat- and singlet oxygen-mediated damage to cancer cells under 980 nm near infrared （NIR）-laser excitation. They were also shown to function as radiation dose intensifying agents that enhance irradiative energy deposition locally and selectively during radiation therapy. Compared to NIR-induced PTT/PDT and RT alone, W18O49 - based synergistic tri-modal therapy eradicated xenograft tumors and no recurrence was observed within a 9-month follow up. Moreover, the strong X-ray attenuation ability of the tungsten element （Z = 74, 4.438 cm^2·g^-1, 100 KeV） qualified these nanowires as excellent contrast agents in X-ray-based imaging, such as diagnostic computed tomography （CT） and cone-beam CT for image-guided radiation therapy. Toxicity studies demonstrated minimal adverse effects on the hematologic system and major organs of mice within one month. In conclusion, these nanowires have shown significant potential for cancer therapy with inherent image guidance and synergistic effects from phototherapy and radiation therapy, which warrants further investigation.
基金Supported by the Knowledge Innovation Funds from the Chinese Academy of Sciences(KZCX1-SW-01, KSCX2-SW-120)
文摘The subtropical mixed broad-leaved and coniferous forest, a typical successional monsoon forest, is one of the major forests in the subtropics of China. Therefore, it is very important to estimate the fluxes of the greenhouse gases from the forest soil in order to evaluate the impact of subtropical forests on the greenhouse gas emissions or absorptions. This study investigated the diurnal variations of fluxes of three greenhouse gases （CO 2 , CH 4 , and N 2 O） from a mixed broad-leaved and coniferous forest soil. A static chamber-gas chromatograph technique was used to measure the fluxes of three greenhouse gases. By using the improved gas chromatography sampling system, the fluxes were analyzed with a single injection. In order to find out the effects of litter and seedling on the emissions or absorptions of these greenhouse gases, three treatments were set in the field:（1）bare soil surface （litter was removed previously）; （3） litter + soil; （3） seedling + litter + soil. The experimental results demonstrated that the forest soil was a source of CO 2 , N 2 O and a weak sink of CH 4 .The daily fluxes of CO 2 , CH 4 , and N 2 O from the soil surface were in the range of 488.99700.57, 0.0490.108 and –0.025 –0.053 mg/（m 2 ·h ）, respectively. CO 2 from the litter decomposition accounted for about 1/3 of the total CO 2 emission from the soil surface, while the litter and seedling had no significant effect on the fluxes of CH 4 and N 2 O. The fluxes of CO 2 and N 2 O measured at 9:00 11:00 a.m. were significantly different from their daily averages. Therefore, caution must be taken if the CO 2 and N 2 O fluxes measured within 9:0011:00 a.m. are used for extrapolation.
