Effect of Partial Replacement of Fly Ash by Decoration Waste Powder on the Fresh and Mechanical Properties of Geopolymer Masonry Mortar

This study aims to investigate the feasibility of using decoration waste powder(DWP)as a partial replacement for fly ash(FA)in the preparation of geopolymer masonry mortar,and to examine the effect of different DWP replacement rates(0%-40%)on the fresh and mechanical properties of the mortar.The results showed that each group of geopolymer masonry mortar exhibited excellent water retention performance,with a water retention rate of 100%,which was due to the unique geopolymer mortar system and high viscosity of the alkaline activator solution.Compared to the control group,the flowability of the mortar containing lower contents of DWP(10%and 20%)was higher.However,as the DWP replacement rate further increased,the flowability gradually decreased.The DWP could absorb the free water in the reaction system of geopolymer mortar,thereby limiting the occurrence of geopolymerization reaction.The incorporation of DWP in the mortar resulted in a decrease in compressive strength compared to the mortar without DWP.However,even at a replacement rate of 40%,the compressive strength of the mortar still exceeded 15 MPa,which met the requirements of the masonry mortar.It was feasible to use DWP in the geopolymer masonry mortar.Although the addition of DWP caused some performance loss,it did not affect its usability.

Nest decoration:Black feathers prevent Crested Mynas from nest usurpation

Nests are important structures for birds to raise their offspring and for signaling.Many birds incorporate feathers into the nest,since feathers were traditionally thought to serve the function of insulation.Hypotheses in recent years have considered that some birds place feathers in conspicuous locations in the nest for decoration to trigger a fear response in the competitors.In this study,we investigated whether decorative feathers could deter nest usurpation by Crested Mynas(Acridotheres cristatellus)by manipulating nest box contents.The results revealed that Crested Mynas preferred black feathers to white feathers as decorations and occupied nest boxes decorated with black feathers significantly less than those decorated with white feathers,suggesting that black decorative feathers in the nest could be more effective in preventing nest usurpation by Crested Mynas and that white decorative feathers may have other functions.The black feathers in the nest are prominently placed at the edge of the nest to convey the message that“this nest is occupied”or“the owner of this nest has been preyed upon”to visitor Crested Mynas,thus effectively preventing them from usurping the nest at a later stage.

Naturalized Decorations for HSCT Ward Environments at Peking University First Hospital

The haematopoietic stem cell transplantation(HSCT)ward serves as a temporary residence for patients following their surgical procedures,necessitating adherence to rigorous aseptic standards.However,the current atmosphere within these wards frequently contributes to feelings of depression among patients.Research indicates that a restorative environment has the potential to alleviate negative emotional states in individuals.This study utilized the HSCT ward of Peking University First Hospital as a case study to examine the decorative preferences.This investigation was conducted through a questionnaire that was informed by the patients’inherent preferences and insights derived from research on restorative environments.The results indicated that the incorporation of floral decorations,particularly those resembling sunflowers,in ward corridors,communal activity areas,and walls can significantly enhance patients’sense of hope.Additionally,it is essential to improve the environmental visual experience in the nurses’lounge and demonstration rooms for medical staff.

Impact of Sharing Marketing on Marketing Willingness of Employees in Internet Decoration Industry

With the development of information technology,sharing marketing,as an innovative marketing method,plays an important role in promoting the marketing willingness and enthusiasm of employees in the Internet decoration industry.Based on the data obtained from the ques-tionnaire survey,this paper makes an empirical analysis of the impact of the economic value,social value,perceived ease of use,perceived convenience,enabling conditions and subjective norms of sharing marketing on the marketing willingness of employees in the Internet decoration industry.The results showed that the questionnaire had good internal consistency and construct validity.Through empirical analysis,it can be found that the economic value,social value,perceived ease of use,perceived convenience,enabling conditions and subjective norms of sharing marketing have a significant positive impact on employees'marketing willingness.

Study on Traditional Architectural Decoration Patterns of Temple of the Three Sus

Temple of the Three Sus,which was first established during the Yuan Dynasty,features a natural,unrestrained,and classically elegant garden architectural style.This paper discusses the multiple characteristics and meanings of traditional architectural decorative patterns at Temple of the Three Sus from a semiotic perspective.First,it analyzes the denotative aspects of these patterns,including their stylistic forms,structural frameworks,and craftsmanship techniques.Second,the paper classifies the traditional architectural decorative patterns of the Temple of the Three Sus based on the types of sources of these patterns and interprets the implied meanings of each.Finally,the paper explores the application of these traditional decorative patterns in modern urban design,specifically in Meishan City,discussing the inheritance and innovation of these patterns in contemporary urban design and emphasizing the importance of integrating tradition with modernity.

Research on the Interior Decoration Characteristics of Peking Union Medical College Phase I Project

Peking Union Medical College was founded in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China.Since then,society and politics have been rapidly changing,and its architectural aesthetics reflect the idea of advocating the West and inheriting tradition.Through research and actual investigation,this paper summarizes the current status of its building from two aspects,interior decoration art and interior decoration technology,analyzes the interior decoration characteristics of Peking Union Medical College Phase I Project,and records the archives of Peking Union Medical College’s decoration technology.

Formal Integration of Decorative Elements in the Creation of Figurative Sculpture

Figurative sculpture and decorative elements belong to the same category of art;the development of sculpture art requires innovation and constant exploration of new development paths,while many characteristics of decorative elements can give the creation of sculpture works a variety of inspiration.This paper explores the significance of figurative sculpture and decorative elements,examining their intrinsic connections and historical practices.The study aims to uncover the potential of figurative sculpture in the creation of decorative elements,highlighting how the integration of these forms can contribute to the development of art and the creation of meaningful figurative sculptures.

Current Situation of Houseplant Decoration in Suzhou City

On the basis of investigation of status of houseplant decoration in modern commercial space,banks,hospitals,hotel hall,dining space,library and office in Suzhou City,the paper analyzed its characters,pointed out their shortcomings and put forward reasonable suggestions.

Primary Study on the Artistic Value of Interior Decoration of Ancient Huizhou Folk Houses

From the creation,materials,colors and technical artistic characteristics of exterior and exterior spatial decoration,the artistic value of ancient Huizhou folk houses were analyzed.

Effects of crystallinity, {001}/{101} ratio, and Au decoration on the photocatalytic activity of anatase TiO_2 crystals

Anatase TiO2 nanocrystals and sub-microcrystals with truncated octahedral bipyramidal morphologies were prepared by direct calcination of TiOF2 precursors. The as-prepared TiO2 samples were thoroughly characterized by X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, field-emission scanning electron microscopy, N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and UV-visible diffuse spectroscopy. It was found that the crystallinity, grain size, and {001}/{101} ratio of the samples can be increased by raising the calcination temperature from 500 to 800℃. The higher crystallinity and {001}/{101} facet ratio resulted in an increase in both aqueous and gas-phase photocatalytic activities, by inhibiting the recombination and separation of electrons and holes. After selecting two TiO2 samples with high crystallinity and {001}/{101} ratio, Au nanoparticles were decorated on their surfaces, and the photocatalytic activity of the resulting samples under visible light illumination was studied. It was found that the visible light-induced photocatalytic activity increased by 2.6 and 4.8 times, respectively, upon Au decoration of the samples prepared by calcination of TiOF2 at 700 and 800℃.

Spatial Analysis of Interior "Soft Decoration"

By interpreting the definition of "soft decoration",this study puts forward that such a decoration way can keep the weaknesses of a house unexposed,highlight the smart designs,re-divide and recombine interior spaces and fill empty spaces,so that deficiencies of hard decoration in a house can be made up,by playing the role of soft decoration in refining interior spaces and improving their functions.Moreover,it is proposed that "devoting less in hard decoration but more in soft decoration" will be a new trend of interior decoration.

Predator perception of detritus and eggsac decorations spun by orb-web spiders Cyclosa octotuberculata:Do they function to camouflage the spiders?

Camouflage is one of the most widespread and powerful strategies that animals use to make detection/recognition more difficult. Many orb-web spiders of the genus Cyclosa add prey remains, plant debris, moults, and/or eggsacs to their webs called web decorations. Web decorations resembling spider body colour pattern have been considered to camouflage the spider from predators. While this camouflage is obvious from a human＇s perspective, it has rarely been investigated from a predator＇s perspective. In this study, we tested the visibility of web decorations by calculating chromatic and achromatic contrasts of detritus and eggsae decorations built by Cyclosa octotubereulata, against four different backgrounds viewed by both bird （e.g., blue tits） and hymenopteran （e.g. wasps） predators. We showed that both juvenile and adult spiders on webs with detritus or egg-sac deco- rations were undetectable by both hymenopteran and bird predators over short and long distances. Our results thus suggest that decorating webs with detritus or eggsacs by C octotuberculata may camouflage the spiders from both hymenopteran and bird predators in their common habitats [Current Zoology 56 （3）： 379-387, 2010].

Characteristic Interpretation of Architectural Decoration in Post Tibetan Area: A Case Study of Sakya County

Architectural decoration in Sakya County of post Tibetan area has been included in the treasure house of Tibetan culture and art with its unique charm and characteristics,and it is a wonderful work of Tibetan culture and art.Via the research on temple and residential buildings in Sakya County,taking features of architectural decoration as an opportunity,the style characteristics of decoration of temple and residential buildings in Sakya County are explored.Combining knowledge of color theory,application of architectural decoration in residential houses is explored,and characteristics of architectural decoration in Sakya County are analyzed.

Decoration of carbon encapsulated nitrogen-rich MoxN with few-layered MoSe2 nanosheets for high-performance sodium-ion storage

Transition metal nitrides have become the focus of research in sodium ion batteries(SIBs)due to their unique metal properties and high theoretical capacity.However,the low actual capacity is still the main bottleneck for their application.Herein,using Mo-aniline frameworks as precursors,the carbon encapsulated nitrogen-rich Mo_(x)N is decorated by few-layered MoSe_(2) nanosheets(MoSe_(2)@Mo_(x)N/C-I)after the facile calcinating,selenizing,and nitriding.The carbon encapsulation can effectively strengthen the structural stability of Mo_(x)N.The nitrogen-rich Mo_(x)N and decoration of few-layered MoSe_(2) can create rich heterointerfaces and extra active sites for rapid sodium-ion storage,thus promoting reaction kinetics and improving actual capacity.The MoSe_(2)@Mo_(x)N/C-I as an anode achieves a large reversible capacity of 522.8 mAh g^(-1)at 0.1 A g^(-1),and 254.3 mAh g^(-1)capacity is obtained after 6000 cycles at 5.0 A g^(-1),showing signally improved sodium-ion storage properties.The storage mechanisms and kinetic behaviors are described systematically via the advanced testing techniques and density functional theory(DFT)calculations.It is found that the nitrogen-rich Mo_(x)N as the substrate is the basis of long cycling stability,and the few-layered MoSe_(2) are the key to improving actual capacity.This work indicates that the decoration of few-layered selenides has a broad application prospect in high-performance metal-ion batteries.

Analysis on Visual Significance of Yi Nationality Decoration

In visual importance, Plato uses Maius＇ saying： Vision is the most useful source, because if we have not seen the stars, the sun and the sky, then we can not have the language to describe the universe. God invents the vision and finally gives it to me, making us see the process of reason in the heaven. In this paper, the investigated scope is mainly from Yunnan Chuxiong Heijing to Sichuan Panzhihua Yi salad area of Yi culture, using the visual analysis and theory combined method to put forward the argument.

The Application of Plant Culture in Architectural Decorations of Classical Gardens of Yangzhou

Investigations were made on the various plant patterns which appeared in the decorations of the two types of gardens, namely private gardens and temple gardens in Yangzhou. Analysis was made of the application of plant elements in each location, their implication of the traditional culture, and the relationship between the garden style, theme and artistic conception, aiming to provide a reference for the application of plant culture in the future garden decorations design.

Rectangular Bronze Mirror with Dragon and Phoenix Pattern Decorations and Five Hangers

The back of the mirror is mainly decorated with dragon patterns,in which the head of the dragon is perking up.and the body of the dragon stretches freely.This is the largest ancient copper mirror ever seen.The bronze mirror is used to reflect the human image.SO the surface must be bright and fiat.For sucha casting with a large flat surface,it is extremely difficult to control the mirror surface without warpingdeformation.

First Principles DFT Study of Hydrogen Storage on Graphene with La Decoration

The properties of hydrogen storage on graphene with La decoration are investigated using a first-principles plane-wave pseudopotential method based on the density functional theory in this paper. The clustering problem of La decorated graphene is considered and B doping can solve it effectively in theory. We obtain the stable geometrical configuration of the modified system and the properties of hydrogen storage are excellent. It can absorb up to 6 H2 molecules with an average adsorption energy range of?–0.529 to –0.655 eV/H2, which meets the ideal range between the physisorbed and chemisorbed states for hydrogen storage. Furthermore, it is proved that the existence of La atom alters the charge distribution of H2 molecules and graphene sheet based on the calculation and analysis about the electronic density of states and charge density difference of the modified system. La atom interacts with hydrogen molecules through Kubas interaction. Thereby, it improves the performance of graphene sheet for hydrogen storage. The modified system exhibits the excellent potential to become one of the most suitable candidates for hydrogen storage medium at near ambient conditions with molecule state.

Identification of Grown-In Defects in CZ Silicon after Cu Decoration

Bulk Czochralski silicon crystals were decorated with Cu and characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) with energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), atomic force microscopy (AFM), optical microscopy (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and photoluminescence spectroscopy (PL). The vacancy-type core, oxidation-induced stacking faults (OISF) ring, nearly defect-free ring, and self-interstitial-type rich outer ring were delineated in the Si crystal wafer. At the surface of the Si crystal, vertical-horizontal line (V-H line) defects and windmill defects (W-defects) were formed instead of OISF. The families of growth planes and directions were expressed as {011} and for the V-H line and {010} and for W-defects, respectively. In addition to V-H line defects and W-defects, pits or voids and Si oxide with dissolved Cu were found in the Si crystal wafer.

Research on the Innovation of Teaching Mode of the Studio System of Architectural Decoration Majors in Higher Vocational Education under the Perspective of "Integration of Industry and Education"

"Studio system"is a typical teaching mode for architectural design majors at present.This paper adopts the method of theoretical elaboration,combined with the teaching experience of higher vocational architectural decoration majors,and through literature review and summarization,proposed the research on the innovation path for the"studio system"teaching model of the higher vocational architectural decoration major with"work process"at its core and oriented by"project result".