Wear Studies of Hydroxyapatite Composite Coating Reinforced by Carbon Nanotubes

Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been successfully introduced into hydroxyapatite (HA) coatings using laser surface alloying. It is evident from transmission electron microscopy (TEM) observations that the CNTs present in the matrix still keep their multi-walled cylinder graphic structure, although they undergo the laser irradiation. Scratching test results indicated that the as-alloyed HA composite coatings exhibit improved wear resistance and lower friction coefficient with increasing the amount of CNTs in the precursor material powders. These composites have potential applications in the field of coating materials for metal implants under high-load-bearing conditions. (c) 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Donut-Shaped Fingerprint In Homologous Polypeptide Relationships-A Topological Feature Related To Pathogenic Structural Changes In Conformational Disease

Features of homologous relationship of proteins can provide us a general picture of protein universe, assist protein design and analysis, and further our comprehension of the evolution of organisms. Here we carried Out a Study of the evolution Of protein molecules by investigating homologous relationships among residue segments. The motive was to identify detailed topological features of homologous relationships for short residue segments in the whole protein universe. Based on the data of a large number of non-redundant Proteins, the universe of non-membrane polypeptide was analyzed by considering both residue mutations and structural conservation. By connecting homologous segments with edges, we obtained a homologous relationship network of the whole universe of short residue segments, which we named the graph of polypeptide relationships (GPR). Since the network is extremely complicated for topological transitions, to obtain an in-depth understanding, only subgraphs composed of vital nodes of the GPR were analyzed. Such analysis of vital subgraphs of the GPR revealed a donut-shaped fingerprint. Utilization of this topological feature revealed the switch sites (where the beginning of exposure Of previously hidden "hot spots" of fibril-forming happens, in consequence a further opportunity for protein aggregation is Provided; 188-202) of the conformational conversion of the normal alpha-helix-rich prion protein PrPC to the beta-sheet-rich PrPSc that is thought to be responsible for a group of fatal neurodegenerative diseases, transmissible spongiform encephalopathies. Efforts in analyzing other proteins related to various conformational diseases are also introduced. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Dynamic analysis of V-folded cavity for TEM00 operation of end-pumped solid-state laser

Based on graphic analysis design method of optical resonator, a simple design expression of V-folded cavity of end-pumped solid-state lasers with TEM00 operation is described, which satisfies two criterias of the resonator design. We give numerical simulation of spot size as a function of thermal focal length using this design approach whose advantages are validated experimentally.

Przewalskin B, a novel diterpenoid with an unprecedented skeleton from Salvia przewalskii maxim

[GRAPHIC] Przewalskin B (1), a novel diterpenoid possessing a unique skeleton, was isolated from a Chinese medicinal plant Salvia przewalskii. Its structure and relative stereochemistry were elucidated by extensive NMR analysis and a single-crystal X-ray

Polar stationary phases for capillary electrochromatography

This review article summarizes the variety of polar stationary phases that have been employed for capillary electrochromatographic separations. Compared with reversed-phase stationary phases, the polar alternatives provide a completely different retention selectivity towards polar and charged analytes. Different types of polar stationary phases are reviewed, including the possible retention mechanisms. Electrochromato-graphic separations of polar solutes, peptides, and basic pharmaceuticals on polar stationary phases are presented.

Measures for describing the size distribution of sediments

Numerous measures are used in the literature to describe the grain-size distribution of sediments. Consideration of these measures indicates that parameters computed from quartiles may not be as significant as those based on more rigorous statistical concepts. In addition, the lack of standardization of descriptive measures has resulted in limited application of the findings from one locality to another. The use of five parameters that serve as approximate graphic analogies to the moment measures commonly employed in statistics is recommended. The parameters are computed from five percentile diameters obtained from the cumulative size-frequency curve of a sediment. They include the mean (or median) diameter, standard deviation, kurtosis, and two measures of skewness, the second measure being sensitive to skew properties of the "tails" of the sediment distribution. If the five descriptive measures are listed for a sediment, it is possible to compute the five percentile diameters on which they are based (phi 5 , phi 16 , phi 50 , phi 84 , and phi 95 ), and hence five significant points on the cumulative carve of the sediment. This increases the value of the data listed for a sediment in a report, and in many cases eliminates the necessity of including the complete mechanical analysis of the sediment. The degree of correlation of the graphic parameters to the corresponding moment measures decreases as the distribution becomes more skew. However, for a fairly wide range of distributions, the first three moment measures can be ascertained from the graphic parameters with about the same degree of accuracy as is obtained by computing rough moment measures.

基于直方图插值的均值移动小尺寸目标跟踪算法

小尺寸目标跟踪是视觉跟踪中的难题。该文首先指出了均值移动小尺寸目标跟踪算法中的两个主要问题:算法跟踪中断和丢失跟踪目标。然后,论文给出了相应的解决方法。对传统Parzen窗密度估计法加以改进,并用于对候选目标区域的直方图进行插值处理,较好地解决了算法跟踪中断问题。论文采用Kullback-Leibler距离作为目标模型和候选目标之间的新型相似性度量函数,并推导了其相应的权值和新位置计算公式,提高了算法的跟踪精度。多段视频序列的跟踪实验表明,该文提出的算法可以有效地跟踪小尺寸目标,能够成功跟踪只有6×12个像素的小目标,跟踪精度也有一定提高。

形状填充率的物体识别算法

针对经典形状上下文算法对物体关节相对位置变化敏感的缺点,提出一种基于剪影局部形状填充率的物体识别算法.该算法以物体不同的轮廓控制点为圆心,计算不同半径下物体剪影像素所占总像素的比例,即为控制点的局部形状填充率;将不同控制点、不同半径长度所计算的形状填充率数值构成一个特征矩阵,该矩阵反映了物体整个剪影的统计特性.通过不同数据库的实验结果表明,文中算法对物体的细节有很强的描述能力,对物体关节的相对位置不敏感,并且受剪影轮廓控制点数量影响小.

Determination of degree of crystallinity of Nylon 1212 by wide-angle X-ray diffraction

Based on the X-ray scattering intensity theory and using the approximate expression for the atomic scattering factor, the correction factors for three crystalline peaks and an amorphous peak of Nylon 1212 were calculated and the formula of degree of crystallinity of Nylon 1212 was derived by a graphic multipeak resolution method. The degree of crystallinity calculated from the WARD method is compatible with those obtained by density and calorimetry methods.

Variation of crystallographic parameters in PEEKK with heat treatment temperature

Using the wide-angle X-ray diffraction method, the variation of crystallographic parameters of poly(aryl ether ether ketone ketone) (PEEKK) has been studied in different heat treatment temperatures. All the reflections and their intensities as well as their Miller indices are presented in detail according to an orthorhombic system. The investigation indicates that the unit cell parameters a, b, c and the unit cell volume V systematically decrease with increasing heat treatment temperature. This variation is interpreted by the change of conformation of polymer molecular chains during thermal treatment. The results calculated from the formula of degree of crystallinity (W-c,W-x) for PEEKK, which was derived based on X-ray scattering intensity theory and the graphic multipeak resolution method, are compatible with the density measurement (W-c,W-d) and calorimetry (W-c,W-h) values. (C) 1997 Elesevier Science Ltd.

Effect of heat treatment on the parameters of crystal structure and degree of crystallinity of poly(aryl-ether-ether-ketone)

The variations of unit cell parameters and crystallite size of nine PEEK samples treated at various temperatures have been studied by using Wide-Angle X-ray Diffraction (WAXD), The results indicate a decrease in unit cell parameter a,b and c but an increase in crystallite size L(hkl) With the increase beat treatment temperature. Based on X-ray scattering intensity theory and using the graphic multipeak resolution method, the formula of degree of crystallinity (W-c,W-X) for PEEK is derived. The results calculated are compatible with the density measurement and calorimetry.

网络控制系统稳定性的图理论

针对具有有界时延和数据包丢失的网络控制系统,提出了一种新的稳定性判据.基于Lyapunov方法和图论理论,给出非线性离散和连续网络控制系统渐近稳定的充分条件,获得保持这两类系统稳定的最大允许时延界,得到控制器设计方法.并且,利用区间矩阵的谱特征,给出网络控制系统区间稳定的充分条件.设计算法,获得比例积分反馈控制器增益.算例表明所提方法的有效性。

一个数控自动编程系统的自然语言接口

本文简要介绍了一个数控自动编程专家系统的自然语言接口的实现.该自然语言接口是以我们研制的数控自动编程专家系统为背景,运行在 SUN3/4 工作站的 UNIX 下和 IBM/AT 机的 DOS 下,用 C语言编程.该自然语言接口由词法分析、句法分析、语义语用分析、目标生成和图形仿真五个模块及相应的知识库构成.该接口能够接受数控编程系统所需的对工件的英语自然语言描述并处理一些比较简单的英语语言现象.

计算机辅助机械绘图语言与系统设计

本文针对我国计算机绘制机械图领域内的现状,提出了一种易于掌握的机械图描述语言,以及一个相应的功能较强的绘图系统。该系统便于图形输入,并具有图形的平移、旋转、映射等功能,和较强的剖面域的处理能力。系统带有一个标注专用的笔写式字符库(包括汉字和专用符号)。该系统用 FORTRAN 语言写成,便于向大、中型计算机和存储容量较大的微型机移植。

模糊Petri网自动生成方法研究

为解决模糊Petri网建模效率低、工作量大、易出错等问题,提出了模糊产生式规则自动生成模糊Petri网的方法,并给出了其映射模型。该方法通过模型映射,结合图元生成与定位实现了模糊Petri网的自动建模。避免了模糊Petri网建模的人为失误,提高了建模效率。使知识库与模型库同步更新,保证二者的一致性。有利于充分发挥模糊Petri网的知识表示、模糊信息处理与动态并行推理的优势,对模糊Petri网理论的广泛应用具有推动作用。通过实例表明该方法是可行的。