Sophisticated systems for the testing of fibres and advanced materials were showcased by key members of the British Textile Machinery Association(BTMA)at the forthcoming Techtextil 2024 exhibition which takes place in...Sophisticated systems for the testing of fibres and advanced materials were showcased by key members of the British Textile Machinery Association(BTMA)at the forthcoming Techtextil 2024 exhibition which takes place in Frankfurt,Germany,from April 23-26.展开更多
Confining stresses serve as a pivotal determinant in shaping the behavior of grouted rock bolts.Nonetheless,prior investigations have oversimplified the three-dimensional stress state,primarily assuming hydrostatic st...Confining stresses serve as a pivotal determinant in shaping the behavior of grouted rock bolts.Nonetheless,prior investigations have oversimplified the three-dimensional stress state,primarily assuming hydrostatic stress conditions.Under these conditions,it is assumed that the intermediate principal stress(σ_(2))equals the minimum principal stress(σ_(3)).This assumption overlooks the potential variations in magnitudes of in situ stress conditions along all three directions near an underground opening where a rock bolt is installed.In this study,a series of push tests was meticulously conducted under triaxial conditions.These tests involved applying non-uniform confining stresses(σ_(2)≠σ_(3))to cubic specimens,aiming to unveil the previously overlooked influence of intermediate principal stresses on the strength properties of rock bolts.The results show that as the confining stresses increase from zero to higher levels,the pre-failure behavior changes from linear to nonlinear forms,resulting in an increase in initial stiffness from 2.08 kN/mm to 32.51 kN/mm.The load-displacement curves further illuminate distinct post-failure behavior at elevated levels of confining stresses,characterized by enhanced stiffness.Notably,the peak load capacity ranged from 27.9 kN to 46.5 kN as confining stresses advanced from σ_(2)=σ_(3)=0 to σ_(2)=20 MPa and σ_(3)=10 MPa.Additionally,the outcomes highlight an influence of confining stress on the lateral deformation of samples.Lower levels of confinement prompt overall dilation in lateral deformation,while higher confinements maintain a state of shrinkage.Furthermore,diverse failure modes have been identified,intricately tied to the arrangement of confining stresses.Lower confinements tend to induce a splitting mode of failure,whereas higher loads bring about a shift towards a pure interfacial shear-off and shear-crushed failure mechanism.展开更多
The beyond-dripline oxygen isotopes^(27,28)O were recently observed at RIKEN,and were found to be unbound decaying into^(24)O by emitting neutrons.The unbound feature of the heaviest oxygen isotope,^(28)O,provides an ...The beyond-dripline oxygen isotopes^(27,28)O were recently observed at RIKEN,and were found to be unbound decaying into^(24)O by emitting neutrons.The unbound feature of the heaviest oxygen isotope,^(28)O,provides an excellent test for stateof-the-art nuclear models.The atomic nucleus is a self-organized quantum manybody system comprising specific numbers of protons Z and neutrons N.展开更多
背景:阿尔茨海默病患者存在严重的脑能量障碍,近年来基于酮体干预的脑能量拯救策略在阿尔茨海默病的治疗中越来越受到重视。目的:探讨β-羟基丁酸能否改善β淀粉样蛋白1-42(β-amyloid protein 1-42,Aβ_(1-42))诱导的小鼠海马神经元HT2...背景:阿尔茨海默病患者存在严重的脑能量障碍,近年来基于酮体干预的脑能量拯救策略在阿尔茨海默病的治疗中越来越受到重视。目的:探讨β-羟基丁酸能否改善β淀粉样蛋白1-42(β-amyloid protein 1-42,Aβ_(1-42))诱导的小鼠海马神经元HT22细胞能量障碍。方法:将HT22细胞分为4组,分别为对照组、β-羟基丁酸组、Aβ_(1-42)组、Aβ_(1-42)+β-羟基丁酸组。使用相应试剂盒检测HT22细胞的存活率、ATP水平、α-酮戊二酸脱氢酶活性、Na^(+)K^(+)-ATP酶活性、线粒体膜电位及活性氧水平。结果与结论:与对照组相比,Aβ_(1-42)组HT22细胞的存活率、ATP水平、α-酮戊二酸脱氢酶活性、Na^(+)K^(+)-ATP酶活性、线粒体膜电位均显著降低(P<0.05),活性氧水平显著升高(P<0.05)。与Aβ_(1-42)组相比,Aβ_(1-42)+β-羟基丁酸组HT22细胞的存活率、ATP水平、α-酮戊二酸脱氢酶活性、Na^(+)K^(+)-ATP酶活性、线粒体膜电位均显著升高(P<0.05),活性氧水平显著降低(P<0.05)。结果表明:β-羟基丁酸提高了线粒体生物能量功能和细胞存活率,最终改善了Aβ_(1-42)诱导的HT22细胞能量障碍。展开更多
Point-of-care testing(POCT)is the practice of diagnosing and monitoring diseases where the patient is located,as opposed to traditional treatment conducted solely in a medical laboratory or other clinical setting.POCT...Point-of-care testing(POCT)is the practice of diagnosing and monitoring diseases where the patient is located,as opposed to traditional treatment conducted solely in a medical laboratory or other clinical setting.POCT has been less common in the recent past due to a lack of portable medical devices capable of facilitating effective medical testing.However,recent growth has occurred in this field due to advances in diagnostic technologies,device miniaturization,and progress in wearable electronics.Among these developments,electrochemical sensors have attracted interest in the POCT field due to their high sensitivity,compact size,and affordability.They are used in various applications,from disease diagnosis to health status monitoring.In this paper we explore recent advancements in electrochemical sensors,the methods of fabricating them,and the various types of sensing mechanisms that can be used.Furthermore,we delve into methods for immobilizing specific biorecognition elements,including enzymes,antibodies,and aptamers,onto electrode surfaces and how these sensors are used in real-world POCT settings.展开更多
文摘Sophisticated systems for the testing of fibres and advanced materials were showcased by key members of the British Textile Machinery Association(BTMA)at the forthcoming Techtextil 2024 exhibition which takes place in Frankfurt,Germany,from April 23-26.
文摘Confining stresses serve as a pivotal determinant in shaping the behavior of grouted rock bolts.Nonetheless,prior investigations have oversimplified the three-dimensional stress state,primarily assuming hydrostatic stress conditions.Under these conditions,it is assumed that the intermediate principal stress(σ_(2))equals the minimum principal stress(σ_(3)).This assumption overlooks the potential variations in magnitudes of in situ stress conditions along all three directions near an underground opening where a rock bolt is installed.In this study,a series of push tests was meticulously conducted under triaxial conditions.These tests involved applying non-uniform confining stresses(σ_(2)≠σ_(3))to cubic specimens,aiming to unveil the previously overlooked influence of intermediate principal stresses on the strength properties of rock bolts.The results show that as the confining stresses increase from zero to higher levels,the pre-failure behavior changes from linear to nonlinear forms,resulting in an increase in initial stiffness from 2.08 kN/mm to 32.51 kN/mm.The load-displacement curves further illuminate distinct post-failure behavior at elevated levels of confining stresses,characterized by enhanced stiffness.Notably,the peak load capacity ranged from 27.9 kN to 46.5 kN as confining stresses advanced from σ_(2)=σ_(3)=0 to σ_(2)=20 MPa and σ_(3)=10 MPa.Additionally,the outcomes highlight an influence of confining stress on the lateral deformation of samples.Lower levels of confinement prompt overall dilation in lateral deformation,while higher confinements maintain a state of shrinkage.Furthermore,diverse failure modes have been identified,intricately tied to the arrangement of confining stresses.Lower confinements tend to induce a splitting mode of failure,whereas higher loads bring about a shift towards a pure interfacial shear-off and shear-crushed failure mechanism.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12335007,11835001,11921006,12035001 and 12205340)the State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and Technology,Peking University(No.NPT2020KFY13)Gansu Natural Science Foundation(No.22JR5RA123).
文摘The beyond-dripline oxygen isotopes^(27,28)O were recently observed at RIKEN,and were found to be unbound decaying into^(24)O by emitting neutrons.The unbound feature of the heaviest oxygen isotope,^(28)O,provides an excellent test for stateof-the-art nuclear models.The atomic nucleus is a self-organized quantum manybody system comprising specific numbers of protons Z and neutrons N.
文摘背景:阿尔茨海默病患者存在严重的脑能量障碍,近年来基于酮体干预的脑能量拯救策略在阿尔茨海默病的治疗中越来越受到重视。目的:探讨β-羟基丁酸能否改善β淀粉样蛋白1-42(β-amyloid protein 1-42,Aβ_(1-42))诱导的小鼠海马神经元HT22细胞能量障碍。方法:将HT22细胞分为4组,分别为对照组、β-羟基丁酸组、Aβ_(1-42)组、Aβ_(1-42)+β-羟基丁酸组。使用相应试剂盒检测HT22细胞的存活率、ATP水平、α-酮戊二酸脱氢酶活性、Na^(+)K^(+)-ATP酶活性、线粒体膜电位及活性氧水平。结果与结论:与对照组相比,Aβ_(1-42)组HT22细胞的存活率、ATP水平、α-酮戊二酸脱氢酶活性、Na^(+)K^(+)-ATP酶活性、线粒体膜电位均显著降低(P<0.05),活性氧水平显著升高(P<0.05)。与Aβ_(1-42)组相比,Aβ_(1-42)+β-羟基丁酸组HT22细胞的存活率、ATP水平、α-酮戊二酸脱氢酶活性、Na^(+)K^(+)-ATP酶活性、线粒体膜电位均显著升高(P<0.05),活性氧水平显著降低(P<0.05)。结果表明:β-羟基丁酸提高了线粒体生物能量功能和细胞存活率,最终改善了Aβ_(1-42)诱导的HT22细胞能量障碍。
基金supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea(No.2021R1A2B5B03001691).
文摘Point-of-care testing(POCT)is the practice of diagnosing and monitoring diseases where the patient is located,as opposed to traditional treatment conducted solely in a medical laboratory or other clinical setting.POCT has been less common in the recent past due to a lack of portable medical devices capable of facilitating effective medical testing.However,recent growth has occurred in this field due to advances in diagnostic technologies,device miniaturization,and progress in wearable electronics.Among these developments,electrochemical sensors have attracted interest in the POCT field due to their high sensitivity,compact size,and affordability.They are used in various applications,from disease diagnosis to health status monitoring.In this paper we explore recent advancements in electrochemical sensors,the methods of fabricating them,and the various types of sensing mechanisms that can be used.Furthermore,we delve into methods for immobilizing specific biorecognition elements,including enzymes,antibodies,and aptamers,onto electrode surfaces and how these sensors are used in real-world POCT settings.
