[Objective] The aim was to study the antialgal activities of allelochemical extracts from three terrestrial plant species.[Method] The allelochemicals were extracted from the leaves of Magnolia grandiflora,Sophora jap...[Objective] The aim was to study the antialgal activities of allelochemical extracts from three terrestrial plant species.[Method] The allelochemicals were extracted from the leaves of Magnolia grandiflora,Sophora japonica f.pendula and Buxus sinica (Rehd.et Wils.) Cheng by alcohol extraction,n-hexane,ethyl acetate and n-utanol phase.Furthermore antialgal activities of all components were determined.[Result] The active substances of M.grandiflora mainly existed in n-hexane and n-butanol phases.The active substances of S.japonica mainly existed in n-hexane phase,while the active substances of B.sinica mainly existed in ethyl acetate and aqueous phase.All the active substances showed significant antialgal activity (50% inhibition) after culture for 1 d except aqueous phase of B.sinica.In addition,inhibition rates of the tested phases increased with the increasing of culture duration and testing concentrations.The inhibition rates were over 90% against the growth of M.aeruginosa after culture for 7 d.The n-hexane and n-butanol phases of M.grandiflora exhibited the best antialgal activity,over 96% inhibition rate at the concentration of 25 μg/ml,which was significantly higher than those of the other components,furthermore it could cause shrinkage and obvious surface inanition of Microcystis aeruginosa.[Conclusion] The n-hexane and n-butanol phases of M.grandiflora have the best inhibition activities on the growth of Microcystis aeruginosa,so they are worthy of further study.展开更多
A surface variable, density of water-feather touching points (Dp) was proposed in this paper to express surface property of water repellency of contour feather. Tests in 29 species using breast contour feathers indi...A surface variable, density of water-feather touching points (Dp) was proposed in this paper to express surface property of water repellency of contour feather. Tests in 29 species using breast contour feathers indicated that Dp was small in tericolous species, medium in wading and diving species, large in swimming species, with only a few exceptions. This implied that birds achieve appropriate Dp by optimizing the microstructure of feather to meet the requirement of water repellency. Therefore, Dp was a morphological marker linking structure and function of feather in studies of adaptive evolution of birds.展开更多
UV-curable polyurethane prepolymer and photoinitiator 1173 were facilely encapsulated in a poly(urea-formaldehyde) shell, which was in situ formed by the polymerization of formalde-hyde and urea in an oil-in-water e...UV-curable polyurethane prepolymer and photoinitiator 1173 were facilely encapsulated in a poly(urea-formaldehyde) shell, which was in situ formed by the polymerization of formalde-hyde and urea in an oil-in-water emulsion. The diameters of the microcapsules ranged from 118 μm to 663 μm depending on agitation speed, and were obtained via optical mi-croscopy and scanning electron microscopy analyses. The encapsulation percent and the yield of microcapsules prepared at the agitation speed of 600 r/min can reach 97.52wt% and 65.23wt%, respectively. When the water-borne polyurethane (WPU) coating embedded with the prepared microcapsules were scratched, the healing agent could be released from rup-tured microcapsules and lled the scribed region. The excellent anticorrosion properties of the WPU coating embedded with the prepared microcapsules were con rmed by the results obtained from both electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and Tafel curves.展开更多
A new brush plating process with a soluble anode of nickel was introduced. TDY112 brush plating solution was used on the No.20 carbon steel substrate. It has the higher deposit velocity, better properties and lower co...A new brush plating process with a soluble anode of nickel was introduced. TDY112 brush plating solution was used on the No.20 carbon steel substrate. It has the higher deposit velocity, better properties and lower cost. Scanning electronic microscopy(SEM), optical microscope, microhardness test and wear test were adopted to detect the surface quality and the properties of the coating, such as micrograph, microstructure, micro-hardness wear resistance and adherence between the coating and the substrate. The experimental results showed that the suitable technological parameters to be used, the coatings had better the surface quality, higher hardness and wear resistance.展开更多
A new surface protection process was developed to magnesium alloy against corrosion in aggressive environments.Firstly,a phosphate coating was formed on rinsed magnesium alloy.Then,powder painting was carried out on t...A new surface protection process was developed to magnesium alloy against corrosion in aggressive environments.Firstly,a phosphate coating was formed on rinsed magnesium alloy.Then,powder painting was carried out on the phosphated magnesium alloy.Surface morphologies and phase compositions of the phosphate coating were investigated by X-ray diffraction(XRD) and scanning electron microscope(SEM) .The results show that the phosphate coatings formed in bath containing earth additives at room temperature have dense and fine microstructure.The phosphate coating provides excellent paint adhesion to the magnesium alloy. Salt spray tests indicate that the corrosion resistance of the phosphate coating plus paint could meet the demand of magnesium alloy automobile components in aggressive environments.展开更多
AIM:To establish a rat ethanol gastritis model,we evaluated the effects of ethanol on gastric mucosa and studied the preventive effects of geranylgeranylacetone on ethanol-induced chronic gastritis.METHODS:One hundred...AIM:To establish a rat ethanol gastritis model,we evaluated the effects of ethanol on gastric mucosa and studied the preventive effects of geranylgeranylacetone on ethanol-induced chronic gastritis.METHODS:One hundred male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into 4 equal groups:normal control group,undergoing gastric perfusion of normal saline(NS) by gastrogavage;model control group and 2 model therapy groups that underwent gastric perfusion with ethanol(distillate spirits with 56% ethanol content) by gastrogavage for 4 wk.Low or high doses of geranylgeranylacetone were added 1 h before ethanol perfusion in the 2 model therapy groups,while the same amount of NS,instead of geranylgeranylacetone was used in that model control group.The rats were then sacrificed and stomachs were removed.The injury level of the gastric mucosa was observed by light and electron microscopy,and the levels of prostaglandin 2(PGE 2),endothelin-1(ET-1) and nitric oxide(NO) were measured by radioimmunoassay and the Griess method.RESULTS:The gastric mucosal epidermal damage score(EDS;4.5) and ulcer index(UI;12.0) of the model control group were significantly higher than that of the normal control group(0 and 0 respectively,all P = 0.000).The gastric mucosal EDS and UI of the 2 model therapy groups(EDS:2.5 and 2.0;UI:3.5 and 3.0) were significantly lower than that of the model control group(all P < 0.01).There was no statistically significant difference between the low-dose and high-dose model therapy groups.The expression value of plasma ET-1 of the model control group was higher than that of the normal control group(P < 0.01) and the 2 model therapy groups(all P < 0.01).The expression values of gastric mucosal PGE 2 and serum NO of the model control group were lower than those of the normal control group(all P < 0.05) and the 2 model therapy groups(all P < 0.05).The thickness of the gastric mucous layerand the hexosamine content in the model control group were significantly lower than that in the normal control group(all P < 0.01) and the 2 model therapy groups(all P < 0.05).Scanning and transmission electron microscopy observation showed that in the model control group,the epithelial junctions were vague,the intercellular joints disappeared and damage of the intracellular organelles were significantly worse than those in the normal control group.However,in the 2 model therapy groups,damage to the intercellular joints and organelles was ameliorate relative to the model control group.CONCLUSION:Administration of geranylgeranylacetone was correlated with a more favorable pattern of gastric mucosa damage after ethanol perfusion.The mechanism could be related to regulation of ET-1,NO and PGE 2.展开更多
To improve the operation and maintenance management level of large repairable components,such as electrical equipment,large nuclear power facilities,and high-speed electric multiple unit(EMU),and increase economic ben...To improve the operation and maintenance management level of large repairable components,such as electrical equipment,large nuclear power facilities,and high-speed electric multiple unit(EMU),and increase economic benefits,preventive maintenance has been widely used in industrial enterprises in recent years.Focusing on the problems of high maintenance costs and considerable failure hazards of EMU components in operation,we establish a state preventive maintenance model based on a stochastic differential equation.Firstly,a state degradation model of the repairable components is established in consideration of the degradation of the components and external random interference.Secondly,based on topology and martingale theory,the state degradation model is analyzed,and its simplex,stopping time,and martingale properties are proven.Finally,the monitoring data of the EMU components are taken as an example,analyzed and simulated to verify the effectiveness of the model.展开更多
A simple fabrication method of microwave protective mirror is presented. Manufacturing principles, techniques and influence of the materials and film system parameters on the optical characteristics are discussed. Mea...A simple fabrication method of microwave protective mirror is presented. Manufacturing principles, techniques and influence of the materials and film system parameters on the optical characteristics are discussed. Measured spectral transmittance curves of microwave protective mirror are given.展开更多
Microalgae are a potential source for various valuable chemicals for commercial applications ranging from nutraceuticals to fuels. This review aims to focus on microalgal as preservative potential to food chain. The m...Microalgae are a potential source for various valuable chemicals for commercial applications ranging from nutraceuticals to fuels. This review aims to focus on microalgal as preservative potential to food chain. The main compounds responsible for these properties, like carotenoids, phenolic compounds, antioxidant vitamins, sterols and polyunsaturated fatty acids are discussed because microalgae can be cultivated under controlled conditions to improve their production. We have listed several studies performed in recent years supporting the health benefits that most of these compounds can provide. Therefore, they may represent an excellent source of preservatives in food chain once their safety as a food supplement has been also confirmed.展开更多
Trianthema portulacastrum L. (commonly known as horse purslane) is a noxious weed of several economically important field crops in tropical regions of the world. An intensive work on the screening of the biocontrol ...Trianthema portulacastrum L. (commonly known as horse purslane) is a noxious weed of several economically important field crops in tropical regions of the world. An intensive work on the screening of the biocontrol agents was accomplished through in vitro epidemic study to control weed populations. The foliar disease symptoms on infected weed plants caused by fungal pathogens represented as round to irregular maroon spots with dark borders and the epidemic was identified as leaf spot disease. The pathogen allied with the infection of horse purslane was isolated from infectious propagules by inoculation of leaf bites on a nutrient medium, potato dextrose agar (PDA). The causal agent of leaf spot was confirmed as Gibbago trianthemae Simmons by Koch's postulates. The mycoherbicide ability of G. trianthemae has been examined through visual (standard area diagram) and statistical methods (analysis of variance using the Microsoft Office Excel-Data Analysis Tool Pack 2007). The results revealed that the pathogen causes significantly (P 〈 0.05) severe infection on host weed and destructs the weed population by leaf spot diseases. The findings of the research suggested that the isolate G. trianthemae is highly virulent and host-specific, and recommended for further studies as a promising biocontrol agent against horse purslane weed.展开更多
Objective To assess the effect of tetrandrine (Tet) pulmonary targeting microspheres on hypoxic pulmonary hypertension and evaluate its selective action on pulmonary circulation.Methods Twenty rats were exposed to h...Objective To assess the effect of tetrandrine (Tet) pulmonary targeting microspheres on hypoxic pulmonary hypertension and evaluate its selective action on pulmonary circulation.Methods Twenty rats were exposed to hypoxic conditions for 3 weeks. Ten rats were used as normoxic controls. We administered Tet pulmonary targeting microspheres to 10 hypoxic rats and Tet aqueous solution to 10 hypoxic rats and the 10 control rats. Mean pulmonary arterial pressure (mPAP) was measured by a right cardiac catheterization, and mean systemic blood pressure (mSBP) was measured by left femoral catheterization. Results Rats exposed to hypoxia developed pulmonary hypertension. The decrease in mPAP in rats treated with Tet pulmonary targeting microspheres was significantly greater than that in rats receiving Tet aqueous solution (P【0.05), and the effects were longer with Tet pulmonary targeting microspheres. Moreover, Tet pulmonary targeting microspheres, unlike Tet aqueous solution, did not decrease mSBP.Conclusion Tet pulmonary targeting microspheres were more effective than Tet aqueous solution in treating hypoxic pulmonary hypertension and acted selectively on the pulmonary circulation.展开更多
In this study we characterized and investigated the specific phenomenon of "companion drops" in the drop-ondemand(DOD) ink jetting process.A series of simulations based on a piezoelectric DOD printhead syste...In this study we characterized and investigated the specific phenomenon of "companion drops" in the drop-ondemand(DOD) ink jetting process.A series of simulations based on a piezoelectric DOD printhead system is presented,adapting the volume-of-fluid(VOF) interface-capturing method to track the boundary evolution and model the interfacial physics.The results illustrate the causality between the generation of companion drops and droplet deviation behavior,as well as their close correlations with ink jetting straightness and printing accuracy.The characteristics of companion drops are summarized and compared with those of satellite drops.Also,a theoretical mechanism for the generation of companion drops is presented,and their effects and behaviors are analyzed and discussed.Finally,the effects of critical factors on the generation of companion drops are investigated and characterized based on variations in the printable pressure range.Recommendations are given for the suppression of companion drops and for the improvement of printing accuracy.展开更多
Prevention of annual"green tides"caused by blooms of the green macroalga Ulva prolifera,which have occurred in the Yellow Sea since 2007,has received much attention.Increasing evidence indicates that micro-p...Prevention of annual"green tides"caused by blooms of the green macroalga Ulva prolifera,which have occurred in the Yellow Sea since 2007,has received much attention.Increasing evidence indicates that micro-propagules on the rafts used for Porphyra yezoensis aquaculture along the coastline of Jiangsu Province in China,were the primary source of these green tides.In this study,we investigated the effectiveness of a silicone antifouling coating for preventing the adhesion and germination of U.prolifera micro-propagules on bamboo and nylon ropes,which have been used in rafts for P.yezoensis aquaculture.Our results demonstrated that a coating of silicone(Sylgard 184)containing 1.0 wt.%sodium benzoate(NaB)could reduce the adhesion rate to<5%and completely inhibited the growth of U.prolifera propagules on the coated surfaces.Coating bamboo and nylon ropes with NaB-incorporated silicone thus proved a potentially effective method for controlling the initial biomass accumulation of U.prolifera.展开更多
Motivation of this work has its origin in the boundary layer control for aeronautics and turbomachinery. For thatpurpose boundary layer can be modified by perforated plates with holes of specific sizes. The questions ...Motivation of this work has its origin in the boundary layer control for aeronautics and turbomachinery. For thatpurpose boundary layer can be modified by perforated plates with holes of specific sizes. The questions whichrise in such configuration are related to the existence of optimal size of the holes and the influence of microscalephenomena on the global flow patterns. This paper concentrates on the issue of the entrance effects on the microchannelflow. It is shown that mass flow rate is only insignificantly influenced by slip effects. Global parameterssuch as pressure difference and geometrical shape in more pronounced way alter flow behavior. In this paper weconcentrate on the numerical investigation of the microchannel flow for Kn < 0.01 and Re < 500. The channellength is finite. Hence, entrance and outlet effects on microchannel flow can be studied.展开更多
Marine biofouling is a global problem that is detrimental to both moving ships and static underwater devices.Marine microorganisms tend to attach to any unprotected surface and grow into biofilm,which can be hardly re...Marine biofouling is a global problem that is detrimental to both moving ships and static underwater devices.Marine microorganisms tend to attach to any unprotected surface and grow into biofilm,which can be hardly removed even under high shear flow condition[1].With the long-term accumulation of marine organisms,ships suffer significantly from the increase on the net weight as well as the drag when cruising.Increased drag causes fuel power penalties of up to86%at cruising speed;it is notable even a very thin layer展开更多
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(30671240, 30871588)~~
文摘[Objective] The aim was to study the antialgal activities of allelochemical extracts from three terrestrial plant species.[Method] The allelochemicals were extracted from the leaves of Magnolia grandiflora,Sophora japonica f.pendula and Buxus sinica (Rehd.et Wils.) Cheng by alcohol extraction,n-hexane,ethyl acetate and n-utanol phase.Furthermore antialgal activities of all components were determined.[Result] The active substances of M.grandiflora mainly existed in n-hexane and n-butanol phases.The active substances of S.japonica mainly existed in n-hexane phase,while the active substances of B.sinica mainly existed in ethyl acetate and aqueous phase.All the active substances showed significant antialgal activity (50% inhibition) after culture for 1 d except aqueous phase of B.sinica.In addition,inhibition rates of the tested phases increased with the increasing of culture duration and testing concentrations.The inhibition rates were over 90% against the growth of M.aeruginosa after culture for 7 d.The n-hexane and n-butanol phases of M.grandiflora exhibited the best antialgal activity,over 96% inhibition rate at the concentration of 25 μg/ml,which was significantly higher than those of the other components,furthermore it could cause shrinkage and obvious surface inanition of Microcystis aeruginosa.[Conclusion] The n-hexane and n-butanol phases of M.grandiflora have the best inhibition activities on the growth of Microcystis aeruginosa,so they are worthy of further study.
基金This study is supported by Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province (QC05072) and Fund for Scientific Research of Northeast Forestry University
文摘A surface variable, density of water-feather touching points (Dp) was proposed in this paper to express surface property of water repellency of contour feather. Tests in 29 species using breast contour feathers indicated that Dp was small in tericolous species, medium in wading and diving species, large in swimming species, with only a few exceptions. This implied that birds achieve appropriate Dp by optimizing the microstructure of feather to meet the requirement of water repellency. Therefore, Dp was a morphological marker linking structure and function of feather in studies of adaptive evolution of birds.
文摘UV-curable polyurethane prepolymer and photoinitiator 1173 were facilely encapsulated in a poly(urea-formaldehyde) shell, which was in situ formed by the polymerization of formalde-hyde and urea in an oil-in-water emulsion. The diameters of the microcapsules ranged from 118 μm to 663 μm depending on agitation speed, and were obtained via optical mi-croscopy and scanning electron microscopy analyses. The encapsulation percent and the yield of microcapsules prepared at the agitation speed of 600 r/min can reach 97.52wt% and 65.23wt%, respectively. When the water-borne polyurethane (WPU) coating embedded with the prepared microcapsules were scratched, the healing agent could be released from rup-tured microcapsules and lled the scribed region. The excellent anticorrosion properties of the WPU coating embedded with the prepared microcapsules were con rmed by the results obtained from both electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and Tafel curves.
文摘A new brush plating process with a soluble anode of nickel was introduced. TDY112 brush plating solution was used on the No.20 carbon steel substrate. It has the higher deposit velocity, better properties and lower cost. Scanning electronic microscopy(SEM), optical microscope, microhardness test and wear test were adopted to detect the surface quality and the properties of the coating, such as micrograph, microstructure, micro-hardness wear resistance and adherence between the coating and the substrate. The experimental results showed that the suitable technological parameters to be used, the coatings had better the surface quality, higher hardness and wear resistance.
基金Projects(Y20090108,G20080115)supported by Education Department of Zhejiang and Technology Department of Wenzhou,China
文摘A new surface protection process was developed to magnesium alloy against corrosion in aggressive environments.Firstly,a phosphate coating was formed on rinsed magnesium alloy.Then,powder painting was carried out on the phosphated magnesium alloy.Surface morphologies and phase compositions of the phosphate coating were investigated by X-ray diffraction(XRD) and scanning electron microscope(SEM) .The results show that the phosphate coatings formed in bath containing earth additives at room temperature have dense and fine microstructure.The phosphate coating provides excellent paint adhesion to the magnesium alloy. Salt spray tests indicate that the corrosion resistance of the phosphate coating plus paint could meet the demand of magnesium alloy automobile components in aggressive environments.
文摘AIM:To establish a rat ethanol gastritis model,we evaluated the effects of ethanol on gastric mucosa and studied the preventive effects of geranylgeranylacetone on ethanol-induced chronic gastritis.METHODS:One hundred male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into 4 equal groups:normal control group,undergoing gastric perfusion of normal saline(NS) by gastrogavage;model control group and 2 model therapy groups that underwent gastric perfusion with ethanol(distillate spirits with 56% ethanol content) by gastrogavage for 4 wk.Low or high doses of geranylgeranylacetone were added 1 h before ethanol perfusion in the 2 model therapy groups,while the same amount of NS,instead of geranylgeranylacetone was used in that model control group.The rats were then sacrificed and stomachs were removed.The injury level of the gastric mucosa was observed by light and electron microscopy,and the levels of prostaglandin 2(PGE 2),endothelin-1(ET-1) and nitric oxide(NO) were measured by radioimmunoassay and the Griess method.RESULTS:The gastric mucosal epidermal damage score(EDS;4.5) and ulcer index(UI;12.0) of the model control group were significantly higher than that of the normal control group(0 and 0 respectively,all P = 0.000).The gastric mucosal EDS and UI of the 2 model therapy groups(EDS:2.5 and 2.0;UI:3.5 and 3.0) were significantly lower than that of the model control group(all P < 0.01).There was no statistically significant difference between the low-dose and high-dose model therapy groups.The expression value of plasma ET-1 of the model control group was higher than that of the normal control group(P < 0.01) and the 2 model therapy groups(all P < 0.01).The expression values of gastric mucosal PGE 2 and serum NO of the model control group were lower than those of the normal control group(all P < 0.05) and the 2 model therapy groups(all P < 0.05).The thickness of the gastric mucous layerand the hexosamine content in the model control group were significantly lower than that in the normal control group(all P < 0.01) and the 2 model therapy groups(all P < 0.05).Scanning and transmission electron microscopy observation showed that in the model control group,the epithelial junctions were vague,the intercellular joints disappeared and damage of the intracellular organelles were significantly worse than those in the normal control group.However,in the 2 model therapy groups,damage to the intercellular joints and organelles was ameliorate relative to the model control group.CONCLUSION:Administration of geranylgeranylacetone was correlated with a more favorable pattern of gastric mucosa damage after ethanol perfusion.The mechanism could be related to regulation of ET-1,NO and PGE 2.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61867003)Youth Science Fund Program of Lanzhou Jiaotong University(No.2019031)。
文摘To improve the operation and maintenance management level of large repairable components,such as electrical equipment,large nuclear power facilities,and high-speed electric multiple unit(EMU),and increase economic benefits,preventive maintenance has been widely used in industrial enterprises in recent years.Focusing on the problems of high maintenance costs and considerable failure hazards of EMU components in operation,we establish a state preventive maintenance model based on a stochastic differential equation.Firstly,a state degradation model of the repairable components is established in consideration of the degradation of the components and external random interference.Secondly,based on topology and martingale theory,the state degradation model is analyzed,and its simplex,stopping time,and martingale properties are proven.Finally,the monitoring data of the EMU components are taken as an example,analyzed and simulated to verify the effectiveness of the model.
文摘A simple fabrication method of microwave protective mirror is presented. Manufacturing principles, techniques and influence of the materials and film system parameters on the optical characteristics are discussed. Measured spectral transmittance curves of microwave protective mirror are given.
文摘Microalgae are a potential source for various valuable chemicals for commercial applications ranging from nutraceuticals to fuels. This review aims to focus on microalgal as preservative potential to food chain. The main compounds responsible for these properties, like carotenoids, phenolic compounds, antioxidant vitamins, sterols and polyunsaturated fatty acids are discussed because microalgae can be cultivated under controlled conditions to improve their production. We have listed several studies performed in recent years supporting the health benefits that most of these compounds can provide. Therefore, they may represent an excellent source of preservatives in food chain once their safety as a food supplement has been also confirmed.
文摘Trianthema portulacastrum L. (commonly known as horse purslane) is a noxious weed of several economically important field crops in tropical regions of the world. An intensive work on the screening of the biocontrol agents was accomplished through in vitro epidemic study to control weed populations. The foliar disease symptoms on infected weed plants caused by fungal pathogens represented as round to irregular maroon spots with dark borders and the epidemic was identified as leaf spot disease. The pathogen allied with the infection of horse purslane was isolated from infectious propagules by inoculation of leaf bites on a nutrient medium, potato dextrose agar (PDA). The causal agent of leaf spot was confirmed as Gibbago trianthemae Simmons by Koch's postulates. The mycoherbicide ability of G. trianthemae has been examined through visual (standard area diagram) and statistical methods (analysis of variance using the Microsoft Office Excel-Data Analysis Tool Pack 2007). The results revealed that the pathogen causes significantly (P 〈 0.05) severe infection on host weed and destructs the weed population by leaf spot diseases. The findings of the research suggested that the isolate G. trianthemae is highly virulent and host-specific, and recommended for further studies as a promising biocontrol agent against horse purslane weed.
文摘Objective To assess the effect of tetrandrine (Tet) pulmonary targeting microspheres on hypoxic pulmonary hypertension and evaluate its selective action on pulmonary circulation.Methods Twenty rats were exposed to hypoxic conditions for 3 weeks. Ten rats were used as normoxic controls. We administered Tet pulmonary targeting microspheres to 10 hypoxic rats and Tet aqueous solution to 10 hypoxic rats and the 10 control rats. Mean pulmonary arterial pressure (mPAP) was measured by a right cardiac catheterization, and mean systemic blood pressure (mSBP) was measured by left femoral catheterization. Results Rats exposed to hypoxia developed pulmonary hypertension. The decrease in mPAP in rats treated with Tet pulmonary targeting microspheres was significantly greater than that in rats receiving Tet aqueous solution (P【0.05), and the effects were longer with Tet pulmonary targeting microspheres. Moreover, Tet pulmonary targeting microspheres, unlike Tet aqueous solution, did not decrease mSBP.Conclusion Tet pulmonary targeting microspheres were more effective than Tet aqueous solution in treating hypoxic pulmonary hypertension and acted selectively on the pulmonary circulation.
基金Project supported by the National Key Technology R&D Program(No. 2011BAD01B03)the Key Project of Science and Technology Program of Zhejiang Province (No. 2009C11099)the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation (No. Y1110230)
文摘In this study we characterized and investigated the specific phenomenon of "companion drops" in the drop-ondemand(DOD) ink jetting process.A series of simulations based on a piezoelectric DOD printhead system is presented,adapting the volume-of-fluid(VOF) interface-capturing method to track the boundary evolution and model the interfacial physics.The results illustrate the causality between the generation of companion drops and droplet deviation behavior,as well as their close correlations with ink jetting straightness and printing accuracy.The characteristics of companion drops are summarized and compared with those of satellite drops.Also,a theoretical mechanism for the generation of companion drops is presented,and their effects and behaviors are analyzed and discussed.Finally,the effects of critical factors on the generation of companion drops are investigated and characterized based on variations in the printable pressure range.Recommendations are given for the suppression of companion drops and for the improvement of printing accuracy.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.41276115)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No. XDA11020302)the National Basic Research Program of China(Grant No. 2010CB428706)
文摘Prevention of annual"green tides"caused by blooms of the green macroalga Ulva prolifera,which have occurred in the Yellow Sea since 2007,has received much attention.Increasing evidence indicates that micro-propagules on the rafts used for Porphyra yezoensis aquaculture along the coastline of Jiangsu Province in China,were the primary source of these green tides.In this study,we investigated the effectiveness of a silicone antifouling coating for preventing the adhesion and germination of U.prolifera micro-propagules on bamboo and nylon ropes,which have been used in rafts for P.yezoensis aquaculture.Our results demonstrated that a coating of silicone(Sylgard 184)containing 1.0 wt.%sodium benzoate(NaB)could reduce the adhesion rate to<5%and completely inhibited the growth of U.prolifera propagules on the coated surfaces.Coating bamboo and nylon ropes with NaB-incorporated silicone thus proved a potentially effective method for controlling the initial biomass accumulation of U.prolifera.
文摘Motivation of this work has its origin in the boundary layer control for aeronautics and turbomachinery. For thatpurpose boundary layer can be modified by perforated plates with holes of specific sizes. The questions whichrise in such configuration are related to the existence of optimal size of the holes and the influence of microscalephenomena on the global flow patterns. This paper concentrates on the issue of the entrance effects on the microchannelflow. It is shown that mass flow rate is only insignificantly influenced by slip effects. Global parameterssuch as pressure difference and geometrical shape in more pronounced way alter flow behavior. In this paper weconcentrate on the numerical investigation of the microchannel flow for Kn < 0.01 and Re < 500. The channellength is finite. Hence, entrance and outlet effects on microchannel flow can be studied.
基金supported by the U.S.National Science Foundation(Grant No.DMR-1410853)the faculty start-up fund at Wayne State University,Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
文摘Marine biofouling is a global problem that is detrimental to both moving ships and static underwater devices.Marine microorganisms tend to attach to any unprotected surface and grow into biofilm,which can be hardly removed even under high shear flow condition[1].With the long-term accumulation of marine organisms,ships suffer significantly from the increase on the net weight as well as the drag when cruising.Increased drag causes fuel power penalties of up to86%at cruising speed;it is notable even a very thin layer