Springback control of sheet metal air bending process

Press brake bending is a commonly used process for sheet metal part fabrication. It has been observed that the final bend angle, which is the angle achieved upon removal of the punch, is smaller than the initial bend angle. This springback is due to the elastic recovery of the sheet metal. Various theoretical models have been proposed to predict the springback using the tooling geometry and the known properties of the sheet metal. However, in a production environment, the actual properties of any given workpiece may vary from the nominal properties of the lot. This variation causes the actual springback to deviate from the theoretical predictions. This paper presents a practical incremental bending methodology to control punch displacement to achieve more accurate final bend angles. In the proposed approach, workpiece properties are estimated from measured loaded and unloaded bend angles. The estimated properties are used to determine the final punch position required to obtain the desired bend angle after springback. A series of bending experiments was performed. It was found that the proposed method can better predict springback and effectively control the bend angle variation in a production environment.     

Insect mandibles—comparative mechanical properties and links with metal incorporation

A number of arthropod taxa contain metals in their mandibles (jaws), such as zinc, manganese, iron, and calcium. The occurrence of zinc and its co-located halogen chlorine have been studied in relation to the mechanical properties and shown to be linked in a direct fashion with increasing concentration. Hardness along with elastic modulus (stiffness) has also been linked to zinc and halogen concentration in some marine polychaete worms. The metal appears to be incorporated within the biological matrix, possibly bonding with proteins. However, the comparative advantage of metal inclusion has not been tested. It is possible that without metals, alternative mechanisms are used to achieve hardness of equal value in similar 'tools' such as mandibles. This question has direct bearing on the significance of metal hardening. In the present article, we compare across mandibles from six termite species, including samples with major zinc concentration, minor manganese, and no metals. Nanoindentation, electron microscopy, and electron microanalysis are used to assess metal concentration, form, and mechanical properties. The data demonstrate that termite mandibles lacking metals when fully developed have lower values for hardness and elastic modulus. Zinc is linked to a relative 20% increase in hardness when compared with mandibles devoid of metals. The similar transition metal, manganese, found in minor concentrations, is not linked to any significant increase in these mechanical properties. This raises the question of the function of manganese, which is as commonly found in insect mandibles as zinc and often located in the same mandibles.     

Characterisation of aggregate notch cavity formation properties on abrasive waterjet cut surfaces

Aggregate induced notch cavity formations were observed to have formed on the surface of abrasive waterjet cut edges. The secondary micro-machining effect of the abrasive waterjet has been observed to plastically deform grains in proximity to the cut-edge. This interaction governs the operative mechanism of material removal and resulted in the formation of notch cavities on the cut surface. Controlling the traverse cutting speed was found to be critical towards influencing kerf perpendicularity which influences the characteristics and quantity of notch cavity features and the deposition of nanometer sized particles of aggregate. It is shown that the surface waviness properties are reduced as the traverse speed is increased and there is an association between the surface properties and the plastic deformation of the microstructure.     

Evaluation of ionic fluids as lubricants in manufacturing

Ionic fluids are liquid salts that have been investigated for a number of applications, including catalysis, their use as solvents and electrically conducting fluids. Chemically, they consist of ionically bonded species, and depending on the cation and anion, can be extremely valuable in the chemical processing industry. Another characteristic that makes them useful is a high viscosity and good lubrication properties. This paper examines a number of ionic fluids, and determines their suitability as lubricants. This involves determining rheological properties, including viscosity and high-pressure viscosity, generally using a Barus law. In addition, their traction behavior is measured to evaluate their lubricating properties. Since metalworking fluids (and lubricants in general) are used in non-isothermal situations, the thermal conductivity of these fluids have also been measured.     

城市大气可吸入颗粒物的研究

阐述了可吸入颗粒物的一般特性，其主要物理性质大多数取决于粒径；城市大气中可吸入颗粒物的主要组成是可溶性无机盐、矿物颗粒、有机化合物和元素碳四大类。同时，详细阐述了国外对可吸入颗粒物的研究现状，确认了可吸入颗粒物污染程度与死亡率增加之间的关系。以上海为例，介绍了我国对可吸入颗粒物的研究现状。     

4种农药流失性质的研究

对４种农药的流失性质，进行了实验室和田间的试验研究，结果表明，水溶性农药乐果和杀虫单，有较低的土壤水分配比，较强的渗滤性和淋洗性，较易流失并污染水环境。脂溶性农药氰戊菊酯易被土壤强烈吸附，较难渗及被淋洗，不易流失，对水环境污染较轻。丁草胺的流失性质介于水溶性农药与脂溶性农药之间。     

New generation Amberlite XAD resin for the removal of metal ions: A review

The direct determination of toxic metal ions, in environmental samples, is difficult because of the latter's presence in trace concentration in association with complex matrices, thereby leading to insufficient sensitivity and selectivity of the methods used. The simultaneous removal of the matrix and preconcentration of the metal ions, through solid phase extraction, serves as the promising solution. The mechanism involved in solid phase extraction (SPE) depends on the nature of the sorbent and analyte. Thus, SPE is carried out by means of adsorption, ion exchange, chelation, ion pair formation, and so forth. As polymeric supports, the commercially availableAmberlite resins have been found very promising for designing chelating matrices due to its good physical and chemical properties such as porosity, high surface area, durability and purity. This review presents an overview of the various works done on the modification of Amberlite XAD resins with the objective of making it an efficient sorbent. The methods of modifications which are generally based on simple impregnation, sorption as chelates and chemical bonding have been discussed. The reported results, including the preconcentration limit, the detection limit, sorption capacity, preconcentration factors etc., have been reproduced.     

Chemical structure and biological activities of lipid A's from various bacterial families

The endotoxic principle of lipopolysaccharides (LPS) is localized in their lipid A component. Biological effects of LPS on, for instance, body temperature, blood pressure, and blood picture, are also induced by free lipid A. In contrast to the great variability of the 0-specific chains, the chemical structure of lipid A is much more constant. It is common for Salmonella and similar for other genera of the Enterobacteriaceae. Recently, a number of lipid A's have been recognized that exhibited distinct structural features compared with Enterobacteriaceae. These lipid A's were found to be also distinct with regard to some of their biological properties.     

环境中全氟辛基磺酸前体物好氧生物降解进展

目前,在土壤、大气、水体等各种环境介质中均检测到了全氟辛基磺酸（PFOS）及其前体物（PrePFOS）的存在.自然条件下,PrePFOS的非生物降解量可以忽略不计,其生物降解的途径和降解量是预测未来PFOS环境行为的基础.本文对PrePFOS在环境介质中的分布以及生物降解进行了综述.在所有的PrePFOS中,关于N-乙基全氟辛基磺酰胺乙醇（EtFOSE）的研究较深入,其在土壤、活性污泥、沉积物中的降解途径及PFOS产量均有报道,EtFOSE的降解速度及其PFOS产量与介质的理化性质、微生物群落结构密切相关,N-乙基全氟辛基磺酰胺乙酸（EtFOSAA）脱羧转化为N-乙基全氟辛基磺酰胺（EtFOSA）是EtFOSE转化为PFOS的主要限速步骤.最新关于EtFOSE在土壤中的好氧生物降解的研究首次提出全氟辛基磺酰胺乙酸（FOSAA）脱羧形成全氟辛基磺酰胺（FOSA）是EtFOSE转化成PFOS的另外一个可能的限速步骤.全氟辛基磷酸酯（DiSAmPAP）在沉积物中的半衰期>380d,其可能的降解途径是先降解为EtFOSE,之后降解为PFOS.最后,在已有研究基础上,提出目前PrePFOS研究存在的问题及今后的研究方向.     

磷酸盐水泥对^90Sr固化性能的研究

以含95%MgO的重烧镁砂、磷酸盐和硼砂为原料,制备了磷酸盐水泥,研究其对90Sr的固化性能.同时,通过XRD、SEM等手段对固化体物相组成及显微结构进行分析,参照国家标准＂放射性废物固化体长期浸出试验＂（GB7023—86）对固化体进行抗浸出性能试验.结果表明,90Sr的加入会降低磷酸盐水泥固化体的抗压强度,随着90...     

Contribution of organic matter to metolachlor adsorption on some soils

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Extremophiles: from abyssal to terrestrial ecosystems and possibly beyond

The anthropocentric term “extremophile” was introduced more than 30 years ago to describe any organism capable of living and growing under extreme conditions—i.e., particularly hostile to human and to the majority of the known microorganisms as far as temperature, pH, and salinity parameters are concerned. With the further development of studies on microbial ecology and taxonomy, more “extreme” environments were found and more extremophiles were described. Today, many different extremophiles have been isolated from habitats characterized by hydrostatic pressure, aridity, radiations, elevated temperatures, extreme pH values, high salt concentrations, and high solvent/metal concentrations, and it is well documented that these microorganisms are capable of thriving under extreme conditions better than any other organism living on Earth. Extremophiles have also been investigated as far as the search for life in other planets is concerned and even to evaluate the hypothesis that life on Earth came originally from space. Extremophiles are interesting for basic and applied sciences. Particularly fascinating are their structural and physiological features allowing them to stand extremely selective environmental conditions. These properties are often due to specific biomolecules (DNA, lipids, enzymes, osmolites, etc.) that have been studied for years as novel sources for biotechnological applications. In some cases (DNA polymerase, thermostable enzymes), the search was successful and the final application was achieved, but certainly further exploitations are next to come.     

Gas separation using porous cement membrane

Gas separation is a key issue in various industrial fields. Hydrogen has the potential for application in clean fuel technologies. Therefore, the separation and purification of hydrogen is an important research subject. CO2 capture and storage have important roles in ＂green chemistry＂. As an effective clean technology, gas separation using inorganic membranes has attracted much attention in the last several decades. Membrane processes have many applications in the field of gas separation. Cement is one type of inorganic material, with the advantages of a lower cost and a longer lifespan. An experimental setup has been created and improved to measure twenty different cement membranes. The purpose of this work was to investigate the influence of gas molecule properties on the material transport and to explore the influence of operating conditions and membrane composition on separation efficiency. The influences of the above parameters are determined, the best conditions and membrane type are found, it is shown that cementitious material has the ability to separate gas mixtures, and the gas transport mechanism is studied.     

存余垃圾中废旧塑料性能演变及资源转化探讨

通过对全国范围内不同地域填埋场中存余垃圾组分含量以及存余垃圾中废旧塑料性能变化进行分析,发现存余垃圾中塑料占比较高,且填埋时间小于7a时,其力学及热学性能与未经填埋处理的原生废旧塑料性能基本无差异,具有较高的资源属性,但污染程度较高,难以直接进行高值化利用.文章进一步分析了国内现有清洁提质和处理处置技术,并针对存余垃圾中废旧塑料特性,提出一条由多效组合洁净技术与直接挤压成型工艺相结合的新型适用性清洁与高值化技术路线.     

铝系混凝剂优势形态分析及其混凝特性

聚合氯化铝（PACl）是常用的水处理混凝剂,在应用过程中通常表现出比传统铝盐更为优异的效果.研究表明,这种优异性能主要得益于其特殊的组成,特别是高分子聚合物Al₁₃和Al₃₀独特的物化特性.Al₁₃和Al₃₀是铝离子水解过程中的中间产物,在地球科学和环境化学等领域有着重要的研究价值.于水处理而言,二者的结构和分子特性是研究者关注的重点,大量研究基于此展开,很多重要的发现为实际应用奠定了基础.基于对PACl及其组成性质的研究,本文对PACl的混凝特性及其优势形态分子的分析进行了综合阐述.     

典型工程纳米材料对微藻的毒性效应研究进展

近年来,随着纳米技术的快速发展,工程纳米材料由于其良好的物理化学特性而广泛应用于各行各业。然而,在生产、使用和丢弃含有工程纳米材料产品的过程中不可避免地导致纳米材料释放到水环境中。工程纳米材料已在世界多地的水环境中被检测到,给水生态系统和人体健康带来潜在风险。由于水环境的复杂性,工程纳米材料在水体中的环境行为、毒性效应等生态风险还未得到充分的研究。本文以微藻为模型生物,总结了典型工程纳米材料,包括纳米金属、纳米氧化物、碳纳米材料以及量子点的毒性效应。探讨了工程纳米材料在水中的环境行为以及与其它污染物的复合毒性效应,讨论了工程纳米材料自身理化性质和环境因素对其毒性的影响。从生理指标和组学指标出发分析了工程纳米材料对微藻的毒性机制,并展望了工程纳米材料毒性研究的发展方向,以期为工程纳米材料的毒性评价提供一定的理论依据,促进纳米材料的绿色发展。     

Optical properties of the uropygial gland secretion: no evidence for UV cosmetics in birds

Ultraviolet (UV) reflectance of the plumage is common in birds and plays an important role in sexual signalling. Recently, it has been proposed that birds are able to modify plumage UV reflectance by the application of uropygial gland secretion. Based on a survey of the optical properties of this secretion from 51 species belonging to 12 avian orders, we show that two main types of uropygial secretions exist, one predominantly found in passerines and one in non-passerines, both reducing relative UV reflectance of a white background (Teflon™ tape). We quantified how each type of secretion (exemplified by blue tit and mallard) affected feather UV reflectance. Both secretions reduced overall brightness and relative UV reflectance of white mallard feathers but hardly affected the reflectance of UV/blue blue tit crown feathers. According to models of avian colour vision, changes in reflectance due to application of the secretion were at or below the discrimination threshold of most birds. We conclude that the uropygial secretion is unlikely to play a major role in modifying plumage UV reflectance. However, the optical properties of the uropygial secretion may have been selected to interfere as little as possible with visual signaling through plumage reflectance. Electronic supplementary material  The online version of this article (doi:) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.     

蓝藻对重金属的生物吸附研究进展

生物吸附作为目前重金属废水处理中最有前途的方法之一,其吸附机理、吸附量影响因素、吸附模型、吸附工艺以及各种生物吸附剂的吸附特性等已被广泛研究。寻找对重金属具有特异性吸附与较强吸附能力的生物体是生物吸附领域的一个永恒课题。蓝藻是世界上分布最广的生物,本文较全面的介绍了蓝藻对重金属的吸附特性与基因工程在构建高吸附性能蓝藻方面的研究进展,并对生物吸附剂的开发应用前景作了展望。     

香港及珠三角地区MODIS高分辨率气溶胶光学厚度的反演

为了有效解决地区性和城市范围内的气溶胶分布并反演陆地上气溶胶的性质,一种针对中分辨率成像光谱辐射计(MODIS)的气溶胶反演新算法应运而生.本文首先通过改良的最小反射率技术(MRT)来确定季节性的地表反射率和利用瑞利通道辐射率中解析出大气上气溶胶的反射率来估计气溶胶的反射系数.结果表明,MRT地表反射率的图像和MODIS地表反射系数的产品(MOD09)有很好的契合度.两者的相关系数高达0.9.此外,考虑到不同气溶胶的光学性质和太阳观测组合对计算辐射传输的影响,本研究还制定了全面广泛的差算表(LUT).由此产生的卫星500m分辨率的气溶胶光学厚度(AOT)和香港太阳光度计(AERONET)及MicrotopsⅡ观测资料的相关系数r分别为0.96和0.87(相伴概率值P<0.0001).该研究证明了城区高分辨率气溶胶反演的可行性,还能帮助研究气溶胶的分布和城区大气瞬态污染的影响.此外,MODIS 500m分辨率的气溶胶光学厚度图像还可用于研究跨境气溶胶,使定位珠江三角洲区域污染源变得可行.