Robust fault detection and diagnosis for uncertain nonlinear systems

This paper considers robust fault detection and diagnosis for input uncertain nonlinear systems. It proposes a multi-objective fault detection criterion so that the fault residual is sensitive to the fault but insensitive to the uncertainty as much as possible. Then the paper solves the proposed criterion by maximizing the smallest singular value of the transformation from faults to fault detection residuals while minimizing the largest singular value of the transformation from input uncertainty to the fault detection residuals. This method is applied to an aircraft which has a fault in the left elevator or rudder. The simulation results show the proposed method can detect the control surface failures rapidly and efficiently.     

Development of Composite Textile Structures for Wound Dressing Applications

The main objective of this research work was the development of novel and responsive nonwoven composite structures containing gelling materials for wound management. The development of novel all inclusive collagen booster(CB) therapeutic nonwoven wound dressings was mainly focused on. It provides essential functional properties such as high absorption,vertical and lateral wicking,and antibacterial and acidic pH properties. The developed composite wound dressing consisted of carboxymethylcellulose(CMC) fibre and also it was reinforced with polylactic acid( PLA) fibre. The produced composite wound dressings were treated with two different CBs at 4% by using the spray method. The details of the CBs have not been disclosed in this paper due to the Intellectual Property Rights( IPR) issues. The important benefit of using CB treatment is that it allows the maintenance of an acidic pH environment at the wound area. It is well known that acidic pH reduces the wound healing time and enhances the wound healing process. Furthermore,one of the CBs not only promotes the proliferation of the epithelial cells in wounds but also can provide antibacterial action. The PLA fibre reinforced CMC composite dressing has enhanced wicking properties which help to minimise the pooling of exudate on the wound bed and as a result maceration is prevented. The CBs treated dressings maintain the wound bed in an acidic pH condition which also improves the wound healing process. In addition to the above-mentioned properties,the CB treatment imparts antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria,thus resulting in the reduction in the propensity for wound infection. Ultimately,the research has proved that the 4% CB treatment enhances the antimicrobial activity and the acidic pH characteristics of the developed CMC /PLA composite wound dressings.     

基于广义Hamilton算法的正定矩阵系统上的控制

考虑控制输出仅依赖控制输入的正定矩阵系统, 控制的最优性被描述为输出矩阵尽可能接近目标矩阵. 控制输入和目标矩阵之间的度量采用测地距离, 则基于广义Hamilton算法可得到从控制输入到最终控制输出的最优控制轨迹. 最后, 给出了正定矩阵系统上控制问题的数值模拟结果.      

Structural basis for transcription elongation by bacterial RNA polymerase

The RNA polymerase elongation complex (EC) is both highly stable and processive, rapidly extending RNA chains for thousands of nucleotides. Understanding the mechanisms of elongation and its regulation requires detailed information about the structural organization of the EC. Here we report the 2.5-A resolution structure of the Thermus thermophilus EC; the structure reveals the post-translocated intermediate with the DNA template in the active site available for pairing with the substrate. DNA strand separation occurs one position downstream of the active site, implying that only one substrate at a time can specifically bind to the EC. The upstream edge of the RNA/DNA hybrid stacks on the beta'-subunit 'lid' loop, whereas the first displaced RNA base is trapped within a protein pocket, suggesting a mechanism for RNA displacement. The RNA is threaded through the RNA exit channel, where it adopts a conformation mimicking that of a single strand within a double helix, providing insight into a mechanism for hairpin-dependent pausing and termination.     

Phase analysis of AlFe2B2 by synchrotron X-ray diffraction, magnetic and Mössbauer studies

The structural and magnetic properties of essentially phase pure AlFe_2B_2 prepared by arc melting were compared with a sample containing impurities. Analysis was carried out by means of synchrotron X-ray diffraction, magnetic measurements and M?ssbauer spectroscopy. The analysis of synchrotron X-ray diffraction data confirmed the orthorhombic structure of space group Cmmm for AlFe_2B_2 with Al_(13)Fe_4 as main impurity phase. The magnetic measurements revealed an unsaturated ferromagnetic state in AlFe_2B_2 with a transition temperature(T_c) of 286 K. Isothermal magnetization measurment at 5 K gave a saturation magnetization of 0.7 μB per Fe atom while Arrott plots establish the second order nature of ferromagnetic transition. The thermal evolution of M?ssbauer spectra confirmed the ferromagnetic nature of this material revealing an hyperfine field of 73 kOe and an isomer shift of 0.46 mm/s at 100 K. The M?ssbauer spectra of a phase pure sample was compared with the one containing impurity phases. It is suggested that the low temperature paramagnetic contribution in M?ssbauer spectra of phase pure material may have its origin in some intrinsic phenomena arising from defects or inhomogeneities in crystal structure.     

HDI/癸二酸二辛酯二元体系气液平衡数据的测定及关联

采用准静态方法测定了368.75~423.00 K温度范围内1，6-己二异氰酸酯（HDI）单组分的饱和蒸汽压，以及HDI与癸二酸二辛酯（DOS）在369.81~424.55 K温度范围内的气液相平衡数据。借助Aspen Plus软件对实验数据进行回归，得到了溶液理论中非随即（局部）双液体（NRTL）模型方程、Wilson模型参数及关联偏差，结果表明，两种模型拟合得到的温度平均绝对偏差均小于1.55 K。进而计算了二元组分相对挥发度，发现HDI与DOS在0.300~0.900 kPa范围内存在最高共沸现象，共沸物中HDI的摩尔分数为0.105~0.112。因此，在HDI精制分离时，循环溶剂中会携带10%左右的HDI。     

An inhibitor of Bcl-2 family proteins induces regression of solid tumours

Proteins in the Bcl-2 family are central regulators of programmed cell death, and members that inhibit apoptosis, such as Bcl-X(L) and Bcl-2, are overexpressed in many cancers and contribute to tumour initiation, progression and resistance to therapy. Bcl-X(L) expression correlates with chemo-resistance of tumour cell lines, and reductions in Bcl-2 increase sensitivity to anticancer drugs and enhance in vivo survival. The development of inhibitors of these proteins as potential anti-cancer therapeutics has been previously explored, but obtaining potent small-molecule inhibitors has proved difficult owing to the necessity of targeting a protein-protein interaction. Here, using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)-based screening, parallel synthesis and structure-based design, we have discovered ABT-737, a small-molecule inhibitor of the anti-apoptotic proteins Bcl-2, Bcl-X(L) and Bcl-w, with an affinity two to three orders of magnitude more potent than previously reported compounds. Mechanistic studies reveal that ABT-737 does not directly initiate the apoptotic process, but enhances the effects of death signals, displaying synergistic cytotoxicity with chemotherapeutics and radiation. ABT-737 exhibits single-agent-mechanism-based killing of cells from lymphoma and small-cell lung carcinoma lines, as well as primary patient-derived cells, and in animal models, ABT-737 improves survival, causes regression of established tumours, and produces cures in a high percentage of the mice.     

正定Hermite矩阵流形上代数Lyapunov方程的信息几何算法

对于正定Hermite矩阵流形上的代数Lyapunov方程 A H X + XA + P =0, 基于流形的黎曼几何结构, 作者以矩阵- A H X + XA 和 P 之间的测地距离为目标函数, 提出了代数Lyapunov方程数值解的信息几何算法. 最后,给出了正定Hermite矩阵流形上的代数Lyapunov方程的数值模拟结果.      

硬脂酸改性处理TC4钛合金微弧氧化膜层耐蚀性的研究

在Ti₆Al₄V合金微弧氧化膜层上采用硬脂酸改性处理实现了陶瓷膜层的疏水化转变，显著提高了钛合金的耐蚀性能。利用接触角测试仪、扫描电子显微镜（SEM）、能谱仪（EDS）和傅里叶变换红外光谱仪（FT-IR）对膜层的润湿性、稳定性、微观结构和化学组成进行了分析，并通过动电位极化曲线和电化学阻抗分析了其腐蚀行为。结果表明，改性处理得到的疏水微弧氧化膜层试样能有效修复微弧氧化膜层缺陷，提高钛合金的耐蚀性能，说明硬脂酸改性处理与微弧氧化技术相结合有助于拓宽微弧氧化技术在钛合金上的应用。