Dietary fiber(DF)was considered an antinutritional factor due to its adverse effects on feed intake and nutrient digestibility.However,with increasing evidence,scientists have found that DF has enormous impacts on the...Dietary fiber(DF)was considered an antinutritional factor due to its adverse effects on feed intake and nutrient digestibility.However,with increasing evidence,scientists have found that DF has enormous impacts on the gastrointestinal tract(GIT)development,digestive physiology,including nutrient digestion,fermentation,and absorption processes of poultry.It may help maintain the small and large intestine’s integrity by strengthening mucosal structure and functions and increasing the population and diversity of commensal bacteria in the GIT.Increasing DF content benefits digestive physiology by stimulating GIT development and enzyme production.And the inclusion of fiber at a moderate level in diets also alters poultry growth performance.It improves gut health by modulating beneficial microbiota in the large intestine and enhancing immune functions.However,determining the source,type,form,and level of DF inclusion is of utmost importance to achieve the above-noted benefits.This paper critically reviews the available information on dietary fibers used in poultry and their effects on nutrient utilization,GIT development,gut health,and poultry performance.Understanding these functions will help develop nutrition programs using proper DF at an appropriate inclusion level that will ultimately lead to enhanced DF utilization,overall health,and improved poultry growth performance.Thus,this review will help researchers and industry identify the sources,type,form,and amount of DF to be used in poultry nutrition for healthy,costeffective,and eco-friendly poultry production.展开更多
This study aims to reveal the mechanism that how the content of steel fibers and strength grades affect the macro performance of the ultra-high performance fiber reinforced cementitious composite （UHPFRCC） and to st...This study aims to reveal the mechanism that how the content of steel fibers and strength grades affect the macro performance of the ultra-high performance fiber reinforced cementitious composite （UHPFRCC） and to study the UHPFRCC durability under the combined effect of loads and environments. Three types of high and ultra-high performance fiber reinforced cement composites with different strength grades （100, 150, 200 MPa） and different steel fiber volume fractions （0%, 1%, 2%, 3%） are prepared. The main properties of mechanical performance and short-term durability are studied. A preloading frame is designed to apply a four- point load external flexural stress with a stress selection ratio of 0.5 for UHPFRCC150 specimens. The results show that the growth in strength grade with a proper content of steel fiber greatly increases the strength and toughness of the HPFRCC and the UHPFRCC while decreasing the dry-shrinkage ratio. For the loaded specimens, the existence of steel fiber can reduce the negative influence of tensile stress on the Cl- penetration resistance of the UHPFRCC in addition to improving its ability to resist the freeze-thaw damage.展开更多
The femtosecond laser has emerged as a powerful tool for micro-and nanoscale device fabrication. Through nonlinear ionization processes, nanometer-sized material modifications can be inscribed in transparent materials...The femtosecond laser has emerged as a powerful tool for micro-and nanoscale device fabrication. Through nonlinear ionization processes, nanometer-sized material modifications can be inscribed in transparent materials for device fabrication. This paper describes femtosecond precision inscription of nanograting in silica fiber cores to form both distributed and point fiber sensors for sensing applications in extreme environmental conditions. Through the use of scanning electron microscope imaging and laser processing optimization,high-temperature stable, Type II femtosecond laser modifications were continuously inscribed,point by point, with only an insertion loss at 1 d B m~(-1) or 0.001 d B per point sensor device.High-temperature performance of fiber sensors was tested at 1000℃, which showed a temperature fluctuation of ±5.5℃ over 5 days. The low laser-induced insertion loss in optical fibers enabled the fabrication of a 1.4 m, radiation-resilient distributed fiber sensor. The in-pile testing of the distributed fiber sensor further showed that fiber sensors can execute stable and distributed temperature measurements in extreme radiation environments. Overall, this paper demonstrates that femtosecond-laser-fabricated fiber sensors are suitable measurement devices for applications in extreme environments.展开更多
This paper is devoted on influences of acid-base,high and low temperature on strength of UHMWPE and aramid fiber, characterized by fracture strength, SEM's effects on fiber strength and surface morphology. It turn...This paper is devoted on influences of acid-base,high and low temperature on strength of UHMWPE and aramid fiber, characterized by fracture strength, SEM's effects on fiber strength and surface morphology. It turns out to be that UHMWPE fiber has a superior acid-base, low temperature and light aging resistance property,with strength keeping above 90% in acid-base environment. Comparing with UHMWPE fiber, aramid fiber does well in mechanical properties, temperature resistant performances and alkali resistances at room temperature, with strength losing less than 10% in alkaline environment.展开更多
The concentration of volatile fatty acids （VFA） determined from a previous study was used to determine the concentration of carbon dioxide （CO2） and methane （CH4） in pig digesta using the model developed for rum...The concentration of volatile fatty acids （VFA） determined from a previous study was used to determine the concentration of carbon dioxide （CO2） and methane （CH4） in pig digesta using the model developed for ruminant animals. Digesta from the stomach, cecum and colon of pigs （n = 3 dietl） were used for the determination of VFA. The pigs were fed either a low fiber diet （LFD; 8.3% aNDF） as control, or one of the high-fiber diets （HFD, 22.4% aNDF; D1, D2 and D3） containing 1：2, 1：1 and 2：1, oats to barley ratios, respectively. Results indicated that the concentrations of CO2 and CH4 in pigs fed HFD were, on the average, 25.8 and 24.2%, respectively lower （P 〈 0.05） than pigs fed LFD. Pigs fed the highest oat to barley ratio also showed higher （P 〈 0.05） levels of CO2, （8.3%） and CH4 （5.1%）, compared to the average of the two lower ratios （CO2, 5.3% and CH4, 3.3%）. Molar proportions of VFA, CO2 and CH4 in the gut were in the order of VFA 〉 CO2 〉 CH4, at 53.0%, 28.6% and 18.4%, respectively, and CO2 and CH4 combined represented 47% of total gas.展开更多
采用M80弹(7.62 mm×51 mm NATO)分别对常温和高温(55℃)下的防弹插板进行实弹射击试验,以研究高温环境对防弹插板抗弹性能的影响。通过分析试验时防弹插板弹击瞬间凹陷值,同时结合聚氨酯树脂的剥离强度、超高分子量聚乙烯纤维层压...采用M80弹(7.62 mm×51 mm NATO)分别对常温和高温(55℃)下的防弹插板进行实弹射击试验,以研究高温环境对防弹插板抗弹性能的影响。通过分析试验时防弹插板弹击瞬间凹陷值,同时结合聚氨酯树脂的剥离强度、超高分子量聚乙烯纤维层压板剥离强度和弯曲强度的测试结果对高温下抗弹性能变化原因进行了研究。结果表明:高温下防弹插板抗弹性能明显下降,相对于常温下每发弹的弹击瞬间凹陷值增加了2~5 mm。其主要原因是超高分子量聚乙烯纤维层压板在高温下抵抗变形的能力发生明显下降,从而导致防弹插板的弹击瞬间凹陷值增大。展开更多
基金supported by the USDA National Institute for Food and Agriculture,Hatch-Multistate Fund,managed by the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources,University of Hawaii at Manoa,Honolulu,HI,USA.
文摘Dietary fiber(DF)was considered an antinutritional factor due to its adverse effects on feed intake and nutrient digestibility.However,with increasing evidence,scientists have found that DF has enormous impacts on the gastrointestinal tract(GIT)development,digestive physiology,including nutrient digestion,fermentation,and absorption processes of poultry.It may help maintain the small and large intestine’s integrity by strengthening mucosal structure and functions and increasing the population and diversity of commensal bacteria in the GIT.Increasing DF content benefits digestive physiology by stimulating GIT development and enzyme production.And the inclusion of fiber at a moderate level in diets also alters poultry growth performance.It improves gut health by modulating beneficial microbiota in the large intestine and enhancing immune functions.However,determining the source,type,form,and level of DF inclusion is of utmost importance to achieve the above-noted benefits.This paper critically reviews the available information on dietary fibers used in poultry and their effects on nutrient utilization,GIT development,gut health,and poultry performance.Understanding these functions will help develop nutrition programs using proper DF at an appropriate inclusion level that will ultimately lead to enhanced DF utilization,overall health,and improved poultry growth performance.Thus,this review will help researchers and industry identify the sources,type,form,and amount of DF to be used in poultry nutrition for healthy,costeffective,and eco-friendly poultry production.
基金The Technical Research Program from NV Bekaert SA of Belgium (No. 8612000003)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 50908047)
文摘This study aims to reveal the mechanism that how the content of steel fibers and strength grades affect the macro performance of the ultra-high performance fiber reinforced cementitious composite （UHPFRCC） and to study the UHPFRCC durability under the combined effect of loads and environments. Three types of high and ultra-high performance fiber reinforced cement composites with different strength grades （100, 150, 200 MPa） and different steel fiber volume fractions （0%, 1%, 2%, 3%） are prepared. The main properties of mechanical performance and short-term durability are studied. A preloading frame is designed to apply a four- point load external flexural stress with a stress selection ratio of 0.5 for UHPFRCC150 specimens. The results show that the growth in strength grade with a proper content of steel fiber greatly increases the strength and toughness of the HPFRCC and the UHPFRCC while decreasing the dry-shrinkage ratio. For the loaded specimens, the existence of steel fiber can reduce the negative influence of tensile stress on the Cl- penetration resistance of the UHPFRCC in addition to improving its ability to resist the freeze-thaw damage.
基金supported in part through Department of Energy Grants DE-NE0008686 and DE-FE00028992the NEET ASI program under DOE Idaho Operations Office Contract DE-AC07-05ID14517。
文摘The femtosecond laser has emerged as a powerful tool for micro-and nanoscale device fabrication. Through nonlinear ionization processes, nanometer-sized material modifications can be inscribed in transparent materials for device fabrication. This paper describes femtosecond precision inscription of nanograting in silica fiber cores to form both distributed and point fiber sensors for sensing applications in extreme environmental conditions. Through the use of scanning electron microscope imaging and laser processing optimization,high-temperature stable, Type II femtosecond laser modifications were continuously inscribed,point by point, with only an insertion loss at 1 d B m~(-1) or 0.001 d B per point sensor device.High-temperature performance of fiber sensors was tested at 1000℃, which showed a temperature fluctuation of ±5.5℃ over 5 days. The low laser-induced insertion loss in optical fibers enabled the fabrication of a 1.4 m, radiation-resilient distributed fiber sensor. The in-pile testing of the distributed fiber sensor further showed that fiber sensors can execute stable and distributed temperature measurements in extreme radiation environments. Overall, this paper demonstrates that femtosecond-laser-fabricated fiber sensors are suitable measurement devices for applications in extreme environments.
文摘This paper is devoted on influences of acid-base,high and low temperature on strength of UHMWPE and aramid fiber, characterized by fracture strength, SEM's effects on fiber strength and surface morphology. It turns out to be that UHMWPE fiber has a superior acid-base, low temperature and light aging resistance property,with strength keeping above 90% in acid-base environment. Comparing with UHMWPE fiber, aramid fiber does well in mechanical properties, temperature resistant performances and alkali resistances at room temperature, with strength losing less than 10% in alkaline environment.
文摘The concentration of volatile fatty acids （VFA） determined from a previous study was used to determine the concentration of carbon dioxide （CO2） and methane （CH4） in pig digesta using the model developed for ruminant animals. Digesta from the stomach, cecum and colon of pigs （n = 3 dietl） were used for the determination of VFA. The pigs were fed either a low fiber diet （LFD; 8.3% aNDF） as control, or one of the high-fiber diets （HFD, 22.4% aNDF; D1, D2 and D3） containing 1：2, 1：1 and 2：1, oats to barley ratios, respectively. Results indicated that the concentrations of CO2 and CH4 in pigs fed HFD were, on the average, 25.8 and 24.2%, respectively lower （P 〈 0.05） than pigs fed LFD. Pigs fed the highest oat to barley ratio also showed higher （P 〈 0.05） levels of CO2, （8.3%） and CH4 （5.1%）, compared to the average of the two lower ratios （CO2, 5.3% and CH4, 3.3%）. Molar proportions of VFA, CO2 and CH4 in the gut were in the order of VFA 〉 CO2 〉 CH4, at 53.0%, 28.6% and 18.4%, respectively, and CO2 and CH4 combined represented 47% of total gas.
文摘采用M80弹(7.62 mm×51 mm NATO)分别对常温和高温(55℃)下的防弹插板进行实弹射击试验,以研究高温环境对防弹插板抗弹性能的影响。通过分析试验时防弹插板弹击瞬间凹陷值,同时结合聚氨酯树脂的剥离强度、超高分子量聚乙烯纤维层压板剥离强度和弯曲强度的测试结果对高温下抗弹性能变化原因进行了研究。结果表明:高温下防弹插板抗弹性能明显下降,相对于常温下每发弹的弹击瞬间凹陷值增加了2~5 mm。其主要原因是超高分子量聚乙烯纤维层压板在高温下抵抗变形的能力发生明显下降,从而导致防弹插板的弹击瞬间凹陷值增大。
