Reliability Sensitivity-based Correlation Coefficient Calculation in Structural Reliability Analysis

The correlation coefficients of random variables of mechanical structures are generally chosen with experience or even ignored,which cannot actually reflect the effects of parameter uncertainties on reliability.To discuss the selection problem of the correlation coefficients from the reliability-based sensitivity point of view,the theory principle of the problem is established based on the results of the reliability sensitivity,and the criterion of correlation among random variables is shown.The values of the correlation coefficients are obtained according to the proposed principle and the reliability sensitivity problem is discussed.Numerical studies have shown the following results：（1） If the sensitivity value of correlation coefficient ρ is less than（at what magnitude 0.000 01）,then the correlation could be ignored,which could simplify the procedure without introducing additional error.（2） However,as the difference between ρs,that is the most sensitive to the reliability,and ρR,that is with the smallest reliability,is less than 0.001,ρs is suggested to model the dependency of random variables.This could ensure the robust quality of system without the loss of safety requirement.（3） In the case of ｜Eabs｜ρ0.001 and also ｜Erel｜ρ0.001,ρR should be employed to quantify the correlation among random variables in order to ensure the accuracy of reliability analysis.Application of the proposed approach could provide a practical routine for mechanical design and manufactory to study the reliability and reliability-based sensitivity of basic design variables in mechanical reliability analysis and design.

High sensitivity and high selectivity terahertz biomedical imaging

We demonstrate two distinct emerging terahertz （THz） biomedical imaging techniques.One is based on the use of a new single frequency THz quantum cascade laser and the other is based on broadband THz time domain spectrocopy.The first method is employed to derive a metastasis lung tissue imaging at 3.7 THz with clear contrast between cancerous and healthy areas.The second approach is used to study an osseous tissue under several imaging modalities and achieve full THz spectroscopic imaging based on the frequency domain or on a fixed THz propagation time-delay.Sufficient contrast is achieved which facilitated the identification of regions with different cellular types and density compositions.

Interaction between Cationic Surfactants and Bromopyrogallol Red as well as Its Application for the Sensitive and Selective Determination of Mo in Mo/W Binary Mixtures

Prior to formation of the micelles of cationic surfactant (CSF), bromopyrogallol red (BPR) could exist in the forms of both monomer and oligomer After that, however, only BPR monomer existed. Nonionic surfactant OP-10 favoured the oligomerization of BPR monomer. The mixed micellar media prepared by mixing CSF and OP-10 in an appropriate ratio could be used for the sensitive and selective determination of Mo in Mo/W binary mixtures.

A turn-on fluorescent probe for Au^(3+) based on rodamine derivative and its bioimaging application

A new fluorescent probe RY was synthesized for the detection of Au3+ions based on a rhodamine B derivative.The fluorescent probe showed good selectivity and sensitivity to Au3+ions.Obvious color and fluorescence changes could be observed with the naked eye while the fluorescent probe reacted with the Au3+ions.The detection limit of the probe was determined to be 36 ppb by the fluorescence titration.The excellent linear relationship suggests that the probe is potentially useful for quantitative detection of Au3+in vitro.We also demonstrated its bioimaging application in both living cells and mice.This was the first time that a fluorescent probe was successfully applied to imaging Au3+in living animals.

Recent advances in photoelectrochemical sensors for detection of ions in water

Over the last 50 years,the explosive adoption of modern agricultural practices has led to an enormous increase in the emission of non-biodegradable and highly biotoxic ions into the hydrosphere.Excess intake of such ions,even essential trace elements such as Cu^(2+)and F^(-),can have serious consequences on human health.Therefore,to ensure safe drinking water and regulate wastewater discharge,photoelectrochemical(PEC)online sensors were developed,with advantages such as low energy consumption,inherent miniaturization,simple instrumentation,and fast response.However,there is no publicly available systematic review of the recent advances in PEC ion sensors available in the literature since January 2017.Thus,this review covers the various strategies that have been used to enhance the sensitivity,selectivity,and limit of detection for PEC ion sensors.The photoelectrochemically active materials,conductive substrates,electronic transfer,and performance of various PEC sensors are discussed in detail and divided into sections based on the measurement principle and detected ion species.We conclude this review by highlighting the challenges and potential future avenues of research associated with the development of novel high-performance PEC sensors.

Highly Selective Fluorescence Turn-on Chemosensor Based on Naphthalimide Derivatives for Detection of Trivalent Chromium Ions

A new fluorescent probe, NPQ-C, was synthesized. NPQ-C was based on the naphthalimide derivatives and exhibited high selectivity and sensitivity for Cr3＋ ions. As a Cr3＋-amplified fluorescent probe, Its fluorescence spectrum showed 5.5-fold enhancement in the intensity of the signal at 500 nm on binding with the Cr3＋. Based on the fluorescence titration spectra and Job＇s-plot analysis, binding mode of NPQ-C with Cr3＋ was proposed. Fluorescence intensity was linear with concentration of Cr3＋ cation in a range from 0 to 10 μmol·L-1. NPQ-C was also sensitive for Cr3＋. The detection limit was calculated to be 0.20 pmol.L-1 which indicated that NPQ-C was sensitive to Cr3＋.