Residue and Degradation Dynamics of Bensulfuron-methyl·Mefenacet 4.2 g/kg Granule in Paddy Field

This study was conducted to determine the safety of bensulfuron-methyl and mefenacet in rice ecosystem. A field experiment was carried to reveal residual dynamics and final residue of bensulfuron-methyl.mefenacet 4.2 g/kg granule in rice and paddy system in Hangzhou, Changsha and Nanning of China during 2010 to 2011. The results showed that the average recoveries of bensulfuron-methyl and mefenacet spiked in the paddy soil, paddy water, rice, husk and rice plant at the 3 concentration levels of 0.05, 0.10 and 1.00 mg/kg ranged from 70.78% to 116.06% with the relative standard deviations of 0.91%-10.24%. The limit of detection （LOD） values of bensulfuron-methyl and mefenacet were 0.02 mg/L, and the minimum de- tection quantities were 4.0×10-9 g. The degradation dynamics test was done by spraying at a high dose （270 kg/hm2, bensulfuron-methyl active ingredient was 64.8 g/hm2, mefenacet active ingredient was 1 069.2 g/hm2） by direct spreading method 5-7 d after transplanting, and the final residual test carried out at a low dose （180 kg/hm2, bensuifuron-methyl active ingredient was 43.2 g/hm2, mefenacet active in- gredient was 712.8 g/hm2） and a high dose （270 kg/hm2）. The degradation research of bensulfuron-methyl and mefenacet in paddy water, soil and rice plant suggested that the degradation curves accorded with the first-order kinetics equation, the aver- age half life of bensulfuron-methyl was 5.35, 3.05 and 3.71 d in water, soil and rice plant, respectively, and the average half life of mefenacet was 3.61, 3.29 and 3.88 d in water, soil and rice plant, respectively. The final residues of bensulfuron-methyl and mefenacet were not detected in normal harvest paddy soil, rice straw, husk and brown rice.

NH_3-N Degradation Dynamics and Calculating Model of Filtration Bed Height in Constructed Soil Rapid Infiltration

The research on Constructed Soil Rapid Infiltration(CSRI) system is in its infancy at home and abroad.There are several details about the mechanism and application of CSRI system needed to be further studied.A major limitation in the current research is the absence of degradation dynamics of pollutants,and the height of filtration bed in CSRI system currently determined by empirical judgment lacks accuracy and logicality.To solve these two prob-lems,the soil column of CSRI system was utilized to treat domestic wastewater,meanwhile,the NH3-N degradation dynamics were studied according to the Monod equation,the research of Mann A T and the NH3-N degradation law.Then the mathematical model of filtration bed height was built based on NH3-N degradation dynamics equation in the soil column.It has been proven that within a limited range this model can calculate the appropriate height of filtration bed accurately in order to optimize technological parameters of hydraulic load and the concentration of influent NH3-N,improving the effluent quality of CSRI system.

Degradation Dynamics of Triadimefon and Difenoconazole Residues in Strawberry and Soil

A field experiment was employed to study the degradation of triadimefon and difenoconazole residues in strawberry and soil. The results showed that the degradation of both the two kinds of pesticides was in accordance with the first order kinetic equation. The half-lives of difenoconazole in strawberry fruit, strawberry stem leaf and soil were 4.09, 8.21 and 13.38 d, respectively; and the half-lives of triadimefon in strawberry fruit, strawberry stem and leaf and soil were 3.38, 5.31 and 15.64 d, respectively. The maximum residue limit （MRL） of difenoconazole in strawberry was recommended as 0.5 mg/kg, and 10% difenoconazole WG and 20% triadimefon EC should be applied four times with a safety interval of 7 d according to the amounts of 100 and 60 g a. i./hm2,respectively.

A novel algorithm to analyze the dynamics of digital chaotic maps in finite-precision domain

Chaotic maps are widely used to design pseudo-random sequence generators, chaotic ciphers, and secure communication systems. Nevertheless, the dynamic characteristics of digital chaos in finite-precision domain must be degraded in varying degrees due to the limited calculation accuracy of hardware equipment. To assess the dynamic properties of digital chaos, we design a periodic cycle location algorithm(PCLA) from a new perspective to analyze the dynamic degradation of digital chaos. The PCLA can divide the state-mapping graph of digital chaos into several connected subgraphs for the purpose of locating all fixed points and periodic limit cycles contained in a digital chaotic map. To test the versatility and availability of our proposed algorithm, the periodic distribution and security of 1-D logistic maps and 2-D Baker maps are analyzed in detail. Moreover, this algorithm is helpful to the design of anti-degradation algorithms for digital chaotic dynamics. These related studies can promote the application of chaos in engineering practice.

Residue and Degradation Dynamic of Buprofezin in Citrus and Soil

[Objective] The paper was to detect the residue of buprofezin in citrus and soil.[Method] Gas chromatography（GC）method was used to measure the residue of buprofezin in citrus and soil.[Result] The average recovery rate of buprofezin in entire citrus fruit was 96.17%-97.38%,and the variation coefficient was 6.10%-9.07%;the average recovery rate in pulp was 95.24%-105.46%,and the variation coefficient was 3.30%-6.01%;the average recovery rate in peel was 88.76%-93.64%,and the variation coefficient was 5.12%-6.27%;the average recovery rate in soil was 97.79%-104.3%,and the variation coefficient was 2.45%-9.21%.The degradation dynamics and the final residue results of buprofezin in citrus and soil showed that the degradation half-lives in citrus in Changsha（Hunan）,Hangzhou（Zhejiang）and Guiyang（Guizhou）were 7.65,7.64 and 8.40 d,and the degradation half-lives in soil in three places were 13.75,9.97 and 10.18 d,respectively.[Conclusion] When 25% buprofezin SC watered agent were sprayed in citrus fruits for 2-3 times according to the recommended dose of 166.7-250.0 mg/L,the safe period of buprofezin in citrus could be set as 14 d.

Degradation Behavior and Safe Application Technology of 30% Kresoxim-methyl SC in Cucumber and Soil

[ Objective ] The paper was to determine the residue behavior and environmental safety of 30% kresoxim-methyl SC applied on cucumber under green- house conditions. [Method] Referring to Test Standard of Pesticide Residues, the residue dynamics of kresoxim-methyl SC in cucumber was determined by GC. [ Result ] The half lives of kresoxim-methly in cucumber of Yinchuan, Changsha, Harbin were 2.8 - 3.1,2.4 - 3.7, 2.1 - 5.1 d, respectively, and the final resi- due in cucumber after application for 3,5,7 d was less than 0.500 0 mg/kg that was the limited standards of the state. [ Conclusion] Under the proposed cultiva- tion conditions, it is recommended to use the maximum dosage formulation of 270 g. a. i/ha （ preparation 0.09 g/m2 ）, with spraying up to three times and the safe interval of 3 -5 d.

A novel method of constructing high-dimensional digital chaotic systems on finite-state automata

When chaotic systems are implemented on finite precision machines, it will lead to the problem of dynamical degradation. Aiming at this problem, most previous related works have been proposed to improve the dynamical degradation of low-dimensional chaotic maps. This paper presents a novel method to construct high-dimensional digital chaotic systems in the domain of finite computing precision. The model is proposed by coupling a high-dimensional digital system with a continuous chaotic system. A rigorous proof is given that the controlled digital system is chaotic in the sense of Devaney's definition of chaos. Numerical experimental results for different high-dimensional digital systems indicate that the proposed method can overcome the degradation problem and construct high-dimensional digital chaos with complicated dynamical properties. Based on the construction method, a kind of pseudorandom number generator (PRNG) is also proposed as an application.

Numerical Analyses of Caisson Breakwaters on Soft Foundations Under Wave Cyclic Loading

A caisson breakwater is built on soft foundations after replacing the upper soft layer with sand. This paper presents a dynamic finite element method to investigate the strength degradation and associated pore pressure development of the intercalated soft layer under wave cyclic loading. By combining the undrained shear strength with the empirical formula of overconsolidation clay produced by unloading and the development model of pore pressure, the dynamic degradation law that describes the undrained shear strength as a function of cycle number and stress level is derived. Based on the proposed dynamic degradation law and M-C yield criterion, a dynamic finite element method is numerically implemented to predict changes in undrained shear strength of the intercalated soft layer by using the general-purpose FEM software ABAQUS, and the accuracy of the method is verified. The effects of cycle number and amplitude of the wave force on the degradation of the undrained shear strength of the intercalated soft layer and the associated excess pore pressure response are investigated by analyzing an overall distribution and three typical sections underneath the breakwater. By comparing the undrained shear strength distributions obtained by the static method and the quasi-static method with the undrained shear strength distributions obtained by the dynamic finite element method in the three typical sections, the superiority of the dynamic finite element method in predicting changes in undrained shear strength is demonstrated.

Dynamic degradation patterns of porous polycaprolactone/β-tricalcium phosphate composites orchestrate macrophage responses and immunoregulatory bone regeneration

Biodegradable polycaprolactone/β-tricalcium phosphate(PT)composites are desirable candidates for bone tissue engineering applications.A higherβ-tricalcium phosphate(TCP)ceramic content improves the mechanical,hydrophilic and osteogenic properties of PT scaffolds in vitro.Using a dynamic degradation reactor,we estab-lished a steady in vitro degradation model to investigate the changes in the physio-chemical and biological properties of PT scaffolds during degradation.PT46 and PT37 scaffolds underwent degradation more rapidly than PT scaffolds with lower TCP contents.In vivo studies revealed the rapid degradation of PT(PT46 and PT37)scaffolds disturbed macrophage responses and lead to bone healing failure.Macrophage co-culture assays and a subcutaneous implantation model indicated that the scaffold degradation process dynamically affected macro-phage responses,especially polarization.RNA-Seq analysis indicated phagocytosis of the degradation products of PT37 scaffolds induces oxidative stress and inflammatory M1 polarization in macrophages.Overall,this study reveals that the dynamic patterns of biodegradation of degradable bone scaffolds highly orchestrate immune responses and thus determine the success of bone regeneration.Therefore,through evaluation of the biological effects of biomaterials during the entire process of degradation on immune responses and bone regeneration are necessary in order to develop more promising biomaterials for bone regeneration.

Fluid-induced corrosion behavior of degradable zinc for stent application

The influence of laminar flow on the corrosion of pure zinc(Zn) and cell response was investigated and compared with the static measurements.The results revealed that laminar flow accelerated the corrosion and enhanced the localized corrosion of pure Zn.The dynamic corrosion rate was 0.184 mm/yr after 168 h corrosion.More corrosion products were formed under flow condition,which were mainly composed of Zn_(3)(PO_(4))_(2)·4 H_(2) O,Ca_(3)(PO_(4))_(2),ZnO and Zn_(5)(OH)_(6)(CO_(3))_(2).Moreover,the adhered rat aortic endothelial cells(RAEC) on Zn samples exhibited notably cell loss and round configuration under laminar flow.