Isothermal Kinetics of the Pentlandite Exsolution from mss/Pyrrhotite Using Model-Free Method

Introduction Pyrrhotite(Fe,Ni)1?xS and pentlandite(Fe,Ni)9S8areimportant constituents of primary nickel sulfide oredeposits.Pentlandite is invariably associated with pyr-rhotite.At high temperatures(above610℃)(Fe,Ni)1?xS has the NiAs structure and is kno…     

Hydrothermal synthesis of ultrathin Bi2MO6 (M=W,Mo) nanoplates as new host substances for red-emitting europium ion

Ultrathin Bi2MO6 (M?W, Mo) nanoplates were synthesized by a simple hydrothermal method. SEM, EDS and XRD were used to investigate the morphologies and compositions of the samples from BiONO3 nanoplates along with some nanoparticles, to precursory Bi2WO6 nanoplates and Bi2MoO6 nanoparticles, and to final Bi2MO6 nanoplates. The possible formation mechanism of products was proposed. The experimental results exhibited that Bi2MO6 nanoplates had stronger light adsorption in ultraviolet–visible range. Bi2MO6 nanoplates were useful host for rare earth ions, Eu3twas successfully doped in Bi2MO6 nanoplates and an energy efficiently transferred from Bi3t to Eu3t, displaying intense red color under ultraviolet (UV) light excitation. The morphologies of products kept constant after doping. It is suggested that Bi2MO6:Eu nanoplates have promising application in fluorescent mark.     

Antibacterial and corrosive properties of copper implanted austenitic stainless steel

Copper ions were implanted into austenitic stainless steel (SS) by metal vapor vacuum arc with a energy of 100 keV and an ions dose range of (0.5-8.0)×1017 cm-2. The Cu-implanted SS was annealed in an Ar atmosphere furnace. Glancing X-ray diffraction (GXRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Auger electron spectroscopy (AES) were used to reveal the phase compositions, microstructures, and concentration profiles of copper ions in the implanted layer. The results show that the antibacterial property of Cu-implanted SS is attributed to Cu_9.9Fe_0.1, which precipitated as needles. The depth of copper in Cu-implanted SS with annealing treatment is greater than that in Cu-implanted SS without annealing treatment, which improves the antibacterial property against S. aureus. The salt wetting-drying combined cyclic test was used to evaluate the corrosion-resistance of antibacterial SS, and the results reveal that the antibacterial SS has a level of corrosion-resistance equivalent to that of un-implanted SS.     

Rapid and highly effective bacteria-killing by polydopamine/IR780@MnO2–Ti using near-infrared light

Bacterial infections are becoming a serious public health challenge because the abuse of antibiotics worldwide has caused bacterial resistance and the occurrence of superbugs. In this work, a new near-infrared (NIR) photoresponsive coating was constructed on Ti implant material, which was composed of MnO₂, IR780 photosensitizer and polydopamine (PDA). Under the irradiation of 808 nm NIR light, the component of MnO₂ in the coating exhibited high photothermal performance, and IR780 could be stimulated to generate ROS as a photosensitizer. The addition of PDA not only improved the cytocompatibility of the composite coating but also strengthened the light absorption ability of the system. Under the irradiation of 808 nm NIR light for 15 min, the composite coating killed 99.94% Staphylococcus aureus and 99.89% Escherichia coli on Ti plates. This rapid and highly effective bactericidal rate was ascribed to the synergistic effects of photothermal performance and photodynamic effect of the coatings excited by NIR light. Cell culture tests showed that PDA/IR780@MnO₂–Ti had good cytocompatibility due to the excellent biocompatibility of PDA and nanostructured surface. Therefore, this surface system will be a very promising plateform to safely and effectively kill bacteria on biomedical devices and implants in a short time.     

Preparation,characterization, and antibacterial activity of γ-irradiated silver nanoparticles in aqueous gelatin

Colloidal silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) were obtained through γ-irradiation of aqueous solutions containing AgNO₃ and gelatin as a silver source and stabilizer, respectively. The absorbed dose of γ-irradiation influences the particle diameter of the Ag-NPs, as evidenced from surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images. When the γ-irradiation dose was increased (from 2 to 50 kGy), the mean particle size was decreased continuously as a result of γ-induced Ag-NPs fragmentation. The antibacterial properties of the Ag-NPs were tested against Methicillinresistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) (Gram-positive) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P.a) (Gram-negative) bacteria. This approach reveals that the γ-irradiation-mediated method is a promising simple route for synthesizing highly stable Ag-NPs in aqueous solutions with good antibacterial properties for different applications.     

A Ti–Zr–Cu–Ni–Co–Fe–Al–Sn amorphous filler metal for improving the strength of Ti–6Al–4V alloy brazing joint

Ti_(50)Zr_(27)Cu_8Ni_4Co_3Fe_2Al_3Sn_3(at%) amorphous filler metal with low Cu and Ni contents in a melt-spun ribbon form was developed for improving mechanical properties of Ti–6Al–4V alloy brazing joint through decreasing brittle intermetallics in the braze zone. Investigation on the crystallization behavior of the multicomponent Ti–Zr–Cu–Ni–Co–Fe–Al–Sn amorphous alloy indicates the high stability of the supercooled liquid against crystallization that favors the formation of amorphous structure. The Ti–6Al–4V joint brazed with this Ti-based amorphous filler metal with low total content of Cu and Ni at 1203K for 900s mainly consists of α-Ti, β-Ti,minor Ti–Zr-rich phase and only a small amount of Ti_3Cu intermetallics, leading to the high shear strength of the joint of about 460 MPa. Multicomponent composition design of amorphous alloys is an effective way of tailoring filler metals for improving the joint strength.     

TLR signalling augments macrophage bactericidal activity through mitochondrial ROS

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are essential components of the innate immune response against intracellular bacteria and it is thought that professional phagocytes generate ROS primarily via the phagosomal NADPH oxidase machinery. However, recent studies have suggested that mitochondrial ROS (mROS) also contribute to mouse macrophage bactericidal activity, although the mechanisms linking innate immune signalling to mitochondria for mROS generation remain unclear. Here we demonstrate that engagement of a subset of Toll-like receptors (TLR1, TLR2 and TLR4) results in the recruitment of mitochondria to macrophage phagosomes and augments mROS production. This response involves translocation of a TLR signalling adaptor, tumour necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 (TRAF6), to mitochondria, where it engages the protein ECSIT (evolutionarily conserved signalling intermediate in Toll pathways), which is implicated in mitochondrial respiratory chain assembly. Interaction with TRAF6 leads to ECSIT ubiquitination and enrichment at the mitochondrial periphery, resulting in increased mitochondrial and cellular ROS generation. ECSIT- and TRAF6-depleted macrophages have decreased levels of TLR-induced ROS and are significantly impaired in their ability to kill intracellular bacteria. Additionally, reducing macrophage mROS levels by expressing catalase in mitochondria results in defective bacterial killing, confirming the role of mROS in bactericidal activity. These results reveal a novel pathway linking innate immune signalling to mitochondria, implicate mROS as an important component of antibacterial responses and further establish mitochondria as hubs for innate immune signalling.     

Formation and properties of high Fe-content Fe-(B-Si)-Zr bulk amorphous alloys

The present work is devoted to the development of Fe-(B-Si)-Zr amorphous alloys with high glass-forming ability and good magnetic properties. Using the cluster-plus-glue-atom model proposed for ideal amorphous structures, [FeFe₁₁B₃Si](Fe_1?xZr_x) was determined as the cluster formula of Fe-(B-Si)-Zr alloys. The glass formation and thermal stability of the serial alloys, namely, [FeFe₁₁B₃Si](Fe_1?xZr_x) (x = 0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.75, and 1.0), were studied by the combination of copper mold casting, X-ray diffraction, and differential thermal analysis techniques. The maxima of glass-forming ability and thermal stability were found to occur at the compositions of [FeFe₁₁B₃Si](Fe_0.6Zr_0.4) and [FeFe₁₁B₃Si](Fe_0.5Zr_0.5). The alloys can be cast into amorphous rods with 1.5 mm diameter, and upon reheating, the amorphous alloys exhibit a large undercooled liquid span of 37 K. The saturation magnetization of the [FeFe₁₁B₃Si](Fe_0.5Zr_0.5) amorphous alloy was measured to be 1.4 T.     

Tailoring impedance match and enhancing microwave absorption of Fe3O4/ Bi24Fe2O39/Bi hollow porous microrods by controlling their composition

A self-assembly/precipitate conversion/decomposition process was developed for the controllable synthesis of Fe_3O_4/Bi_(24)Fe_2O_(39)/Bi hollow porous microrods(HPMRs).The results demonstrated that the crystal size,component,and performances of HPMRs could be effectively modulated via changing Fe~(2+)/Bi~(3+)molar ratio(γ).Fe_3O_4/Bi_(24)Fe_2O_(39)/Bi HPMRs exhibited ferromagnetic behavior at room temperature.As Bi and Bi_(24)Fe_2O_(39)contents increased withγ,the saturation magnetization M_sand attenuation constantly decreased,whereas coercivity H_cand impedance matching ratio increased.Compounding Fe_3O_4with small quantities of Bi and Bi_(24)Fe_2O_(39)into HPMRs can significantly enhance microwave absorption.Fe_3O_4/Bi_(24)Fe_2O_(39)/Bi HPMRs formed atγ=1:0.25 exhibited the optimum microwave absorption performance.The minimum R_Lwas-47.3 dB at8.72 GHz,corresponding to 2.4 mm sample thickness.The absorption band with the reflection loss below-20 dB was up to 14.0 GHz for the absorber with a thickness of 1.4-8.0 mm.The results demonstrate that the introduction of electromagnetic transparent materials(Bi_(24)Fe_2O_(39)or Bi)can improve the microwave absorption performances of Fe_3O_4 composites owing to enhanced impedance matching rather than attenuation constant.     

Solvother mal synthesis of Co1-xNixFe2O4 nanoparticles and its application in ammonia vapors detection

Magnetic Co1-xNixFe2O4 nanoparticles (NPs) were successfully synthesized via a solvothermal method using ethylene glycol as solvent.The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD),field emiss...     

Purification and Characterization of an Antibacterial Protein from the Cultured Mycelia of Cordyceps sinensis

0 IntroductionAlnattie mdicfrroobmiala p wriodteei nvsar iheatdy boefe linv ifnogun odr gaanndis ismos--Bacteria[1], fungi[2 ,3], plants[4]and ani mals[5].Those proteins displayed a wide spectrumof anti mi-crobial activity against different species of viruses ,bacteria andfungi .Over the past few years ,several anti microbialpeptides and proteins were foundinfungus ,such asAFP fromAspergillus giganteus[6], Anafp fromAspergillus niger[7], Zygocin fromthe yeastZy-gosaccharomyces bailii[8],an…     

Effect of Zr addition on the stability of precipitated Laves phase and mechanical properties of Fe–Cr–Al-based alloys at high temperatures

The effect of a small amount of Zr addition on the temperature-dependent stability of Laves phase particles and mechanical properties of Fe-13.5Cr-4.73Al-2.07Mo-(0.34–0.5)Nb-(0.65–0.98)Ta-(0–0.33)Zr (wt. %) ferritic alloys was investigated in the present study. The designed alloy ingots were hot-rolled, aged at 1073 ?K for 24 ?h, and then re-treated at 1273 ?K, 1323 ?K, 1373 ?K, and 1473 ?K for 1 ?h, respectively. It was found that the Zr addition could not only stabilize the Fe₂M Laves phase (M ?= ?Mo,Nb,Ta,Zr) to a much higher temperature, but also induce the formation of stable Fe₂₃Zr₆ phase. The high-temperature (HT) microstructural stability of the alloys significantly was improved, as evidenced by the fact that a certain amount (0.66–1.19%) of precipitates (Fe₂M, Fe₂₃Zr₆, and core(Fe₂₃Zr₆)-shell(Fe₂M)-structured particles) with an appropriate size (～1.0 ?μm) uniformly distributed in the ferritic matrix even after being re-treated at 1473 ?K. Particularly, the formation of core-shell-structured particles at HTs was studied from the viewpoint of both solid solubility and diffusion coefficient of M in the matrix. All these aged alloys exhibited prominent mechanical properties at both room and elevated temperatures, showing high yield strength with σ_YS ?= ?490–560 ?MPa at room-temperature and σ_YS ?= ?80–85 ?MPa at 1073 ?K. The strengthening effect was further discussed in light of various strengthening mechanisms, and the calculated strength are in good agreement with the experimental results.     

Synthesis and characterization of carbon-bridged bis(phenolate) lanthanum alkoxides and their catalytic behavior for the polymerization of L-lactide

Four lanthanum alkoxides stabilized by a carbon-bridged bis(phenolate) ligand were synthesized and their catalytic behavior for the ring-opening polymerization of L-lactide was explored. Reactions of [(MBMP)LaCp(THF) 2 ] (MBMP 2 = 2,2′-methylene-bis(6-tert-butyl-4-methyl phenoxo)) with HOCH 2 Ph, HOCH 2 CF 3 , HOCH(CH 3 ) 2 , and HOCH 2 CH 2 N(CH 3 ) 2 , respectively, in a 1:1 molar ratio in THF gave the dimeric lanthanum alkoxo complexes [(MBMP)Ln(μ-OR)(THF) 2 ] 2 (OR = OCH 2 Ph(1), OCH 2 CF 3 (2), OCH(CH 3 ) 2 (3), OCH 2 CH 2 N(CH 3 ) 2 (4)]. These complexes were well characterized, and the definitive molecular structure of complex 1 was determined. It was found that complexes 1 to 4 are efficient initiators for the ring-opening polymerization of L-lactide. The structure of the alkoxo groups has a significant effect on the catalytic behavior, and complex 2 can initiate L-lactide polymerization in a controlled manner.     

贯叶连翘总提取物对11株致病细菌的抗菌作用

目的:探讨贯叶连翘总提取物对临床分离11株对常用抗生素有耐药性的革兰氏阳性细菌的抗菌作用.方法:用平板抑菌法、最低抑菌浓度(MIC)检测法、最低杀菌浓度(MBC)检测法检测了提取物抗菌作用的强弱,并以其中1株菌为代表检测了其在12 h培养过程中提取物作用时的光密度(OD640 nm)值和活菌数(CFU/mL).结果:提取物对所有菌株均有较强的抑菌和杀菌作用.结论:该结果提示提取物可用于控制临床上对多种抗生素有耐药性的革兰氏阳性菌株所致的感染.     

Synthesis of magnetically recoverable visible-light-induced photocatalysts by combination of Fe_3O_4/ZnO with BiOI and polyaniline

Magnetically recyclable photocatalysts with efficient performances under visible light were synthesized by combining Fe_3O_4/ZnO with BiOI and polyaniline(PANI). The FT-IR, XRD, HRTEM, SEM, EDX, XPS, UV–vis DRS,VSM, BET, and PL instruments were utilized for characterization of the as-prepared products. The activity tests exhibited that the superior rate constant in photocatalytic performance was achieved over the Fe_3O_4/ZnO/BiOI/PANI(20%) nanocomposite, which enhanced for more than 59.9, 10.0, and 6.57 times, as compared to those of the Fe_3O_4/ZnO, Fe_3O_4/ZnO/PANI, and Fe_3O_4/ZnO/BiOI photocatalysts in degradation of RhB, respectively.Successful photocatalytic degradations of MO/MB and photo reduction of Cr(VI) were also investigated to confirm the potential application of the photocatalyst in removal of various pollutants. The considerably enhanced activity pointed to a promoting effect of p-n-p heterojunctions formed between PANI, ZnO, and BiOI, and improved textural characteristics, which are benefit for improvement of the photocatalytic performances.     

Synthesis of Schiff bases of naphtha[1,2-d]thiazol-2-amine and metal complexes of 2-(2′-hydroxy)benzylideneaminonaphthothiazole as potential antimicrobial agents

Objective: A series of 2-benzylideneaminonaphthothiazoles were designed and synthesized incorporating the lipophilic naphthalene ring to render them more capable of penetrating various biomembranes. Methods: Schiff bases were synthesized by the reaction of naphtha[1,2-d]thiazol-2-amine with various substituted aromatic aldehydes. 2-(2′-Hydroxy)benzylideneaminonaphthothiazole was converted to its Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) metal complexes upon treatment with metal salts in ethanol. All the compounds were evaluated for their antibacterial activities by paper disc diffusion method with Gram positive Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis and Gram negative Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria. The minimum inhibitory concentrations of all the Schiff bases and metal complexes were determined by agar streak dilution method. Results: All the compounds moderately inhibited the growth of Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria. In the present study among all Schiff bases 2-(2′-hydroxy)benzylideneaminonaphthothiazole showed maximum inhibitory activity and among metal complexes Cu(II) metal complex was found to be most potent. Conclusion: The results obtained validate the hypothesis that Schiff bases having substitution with halogens, hydroxyl group and nitro group at phenyl ring are required for the antibacterial activity while methoxy group at different positions in the aromatic ring has minimal role in the inhibitory activity. The results also indicated that the metal complexes are better antibacterial agents as compared to the Schiff bases.     

Influence of yttrium on the structure and magnetostriction of Fe83Ga17 alloy

Polycrystalline Fe₈₃Ga₁₇ alloy rods with various amounts of yttrium were prepared by high vacuum induction melting. It is found that yttrium addition has a significant effect on the structure and magnetostriction of Fe₈₃Ga₁₇ alloy. The small addition of yttrium alters the solidification character and the grain shape of Fe₈₃Ga₁₇ alloy, and as a result, columnar grains with the ??100?? preferential direction are produced. Yttrium addition improves the magnetostrictive performance of the as-cast Fe₈₃Ga₁₇ alloy. The magnetostriction values of the as-cast alloy with 0.32at% and 0.64at% yttrium addition go up to 119×10^?6 and 137×10^?6 under 15 MPa compressive stress, respectively. The energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) result shows that almost all of the yttrium atoms exist in the Y₂Fe_17?x Ga _x phase. A small amount of this kind of secondary phase cannot obviously increase the saturate magnetic field.     

Graphene-wrapped Fe2O3 nanorings for Li ion battery anodes

Graphene-wrapped Fe2O3 nanorings （RGO/ Fe2O3） were synthesized by a facile approach, which assembled with graphene and the Fe2O3 nanorings pre- cursor through the colloidal coagulation effect at room temperature. The uniform Fe2O3 nanorings prepared by hydrothermal routes were homogeneously distributed and well wrapped by graphene. When tested as anode for lithium ion batteries, RGO/Fe2O3 exhibits a high capacity and good cycling stability. This could be attributed to the interaction of ring-shaped structure and graphene sheets, which inherit the good kinetic property of Fe2O3 nanorings and enhance the structural integrity with graphene sheets＇ support.     

Competing crystallite size and zinc concentration in silica coated cobalt ferrite nanoparticles

Silica coated(30 wt%) cobalt zinc ferrite(Co1 xZnxFe2O4, x?0, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5 and 1) nanoparticles were synthesized by using sol–gel method. Silica acts as a spacer among the nanoparticles to avoid the agglomeration. X-ray diffraction(XRD) reveals the cubic spinel ferrite structure of nanoparticles with crystallite size in the range 37–45 nm. Fourier transform infrared(FTIR) spectroscopy confirmed the formation of spinel ferrite and SiO2. Scanning electron microscopy(SEM) images show that the nanoparticles are nearly spherical and non-agglomerated due to presence of non-magnetic SiO2 surface coating. All these measurements signify that the structural and magnetic properties of Co1 xZnxFe2O4 ferrite nanoparticles strongly depend on Zn concentration and nanoparticle average crystallite size in different Zn concentration regimes.& 2014 Chinese Materials Research Society. Production and hosting by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.     

The improvement of surface quality and thickness stability of Fe_(78)Si_9B_(13) melt-spun ribbons by melt overheating

The influence of melt overheating on the viscosity of the melt and surface quality of the Fe_(78)Si_9B_(13) melt-spun ribbons have been studied by using oscillating vessel viscometry, X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, and field emission scanning electron microscopy. A critical temperature Tc(about 1350℃) of the melt transformation was determined via viscosity measurements during overheating and subsequent cooling processes. The Fe_(78)Si_9B_(13) amorphous ribbons were produced through planar flow melt spinning in the temperature range of 1300–1550℃. A detailed analysis of overheating effects on the melt viscosity and surface features of the as-spun ribbons were performed to rationalize the correlation between the melt state and surface quality of the ribbons. It was found that the enhanced homogeneity of the melt can be achieved by the overheating treatment higher than the critical temperature, which in turn improves the surface quality and thickness stability of the Fe_(78)Si_9B_(13) melt-spun ribbons.