A High Precision Compound Control Scheme Based on Non-singular Terminal Sliding Mode and Extended State Observer for an Aerial Inertially Stabilized Platform

International Journal of Control, Automation and Systems - This paper presents a high precision compound control scheme based on non-singular terminal sliding mode and extended state observer (ESO)...     

Nonribosomal Peptides Produced by Minimal and Engineered Synthetases with Terminal Reductase Domains

Nonribosomal peptide synthetases (NRPSs) use terminal reductase domains for 2-electron reduction of the enzyme-bound thioester releasing the generated peptides as C-terminal aldehydes. Herein, we reveal the biosynthesis of a pyrazine that originates from an aldehyde-generating minimal NRPS termed ATRed in entomopathogenic Xenorhabdus indica. Reductase domains were also investigated in terms of NRPS engineering and, although no general applicable approach was deduced, we show that they can indeed be used for the production of similar natural and unnatural pyrazinones.     

Optical spectroscopic and electrochemical characterization of oxide films on a ferritic stainless steel

Colored oxide films that form on ferritic stainless steel in a high-temperature, oxidizing environment and correspond to different chemical compositions can cause a deterioration of pitting resistance and corrosion performance. Herein, optical spectroscopic and electrochemical techniques have been used to reveal the relationship between color, chemical composition, and corrosion resistance of oxide films formed in the temperature range from 400°C to 800°C for 30 min and at 800°C for 10, 20, 30, and 60 min. The substrate with a thin and dense passivation film leads to a low pitting potential but high corrosion resistance. Oxide films of yellowish or brownish color formed below 600°C are mainly iron oxides, which correspond to low corrosion resistance. No passivation characteristics can be observed for polarization curves of oxide films formed at 500°C and 600°C. The color of oxide films varies from blue to dark gray with the increase of oxidation time at 800°C. Corrosion resistance changes with different proportions of Fe₃O₄, Cr₂O₃, and FeCr₂O₄. The gray oxide films formed at 800°C for 30 min exhibit the lowest pitting susceptibility and the highest corrosion resistance.     

A novel flow field with controllable pressure gradient to enhance mass transport and water removal of PEM fuel cells

An easily machined novel flow field with controllable pressure gradient across adjacent channels was designed and a two dimensional, across-the-channel, two-phase model was developed to study the gas transport and water removal of the novel configuration. The effect of channel-rib width ratio, GDL thickness and pressure gradient on the profiles of oxygen concentration and water saturation within the GDL were investigated. Special attention was paid to the mechanisms of the promoted mass transport and water removal rates under a pressure gradient. The model was validated by experiments with various channel-rib ratios and GDL thicknesses at different operating pressure. The results revealed that, oxygen concentration was increased, and the water saturation was reduced under the rib with a pressure gradient generated across the adjacent channels. The optimal pressure gradient is between 0.1 to 0.2 atm for the studied channel geometry and configuration. The mechanisms of the improved cell performance were elucidated.     

Controllable layer-by-layer assembly based on brucite and alginates with the assistance of spray drying and flame retardancy influenced by gradients of alginates

With the aim of tailoring and controlling surface assembly, multifunctional flame retardants (FRs) were obtained based on depositing alginates and silane coupling agents on brucite via the spray-drying-assisted layer-by-layer assembly technique. The assembly was controllable in both structure and gradient mass. Two series of FRs were named CuFR1-3 and NiFR1-3 based on the assembly content of metal alginates. With the assistance of spray drying, good compatibility between FRs and ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) was obtained, resulting in better mechanical properties. Meanwhile, the FRs improved flame retardancy and smoke suppression when used in EVA composites. With 55 wt % loading, composites with CuFR3 and NiFR1 passed UL 94 V-0 rating, while those with brucite were not rated. The peak of heat release rate decreased by 51.7 and 49.3% while the residue increased by 9.8 and 11.9%, respectively. The FRs also reduced the smoke and CO production rates. For the two series of FRs, the relationship between FR efficiency and alginate contents is different. The CuFRs assembled more copper alginates and exerted better flame retardancy caused by lower catalytic graphitization. NiFRs exerted a higher catalyzing efficiency at low assembly content. However, at high assembly content, the catalytic graphitization effect would decrease by thermally oxidized degradation leading to excess nickel alginates. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2020 , 137, 47570.     

制备金属铪的新进展

金属铪在核能、航天以及军工领域有着得天独厚的优势,国内外对于金属铪的研究正如火如荼的进行。锆铪相伴而生,本文介绍了锆铪的火法和湿法分离,综述了金属热还原法和熔盐电脱氧法制备金属铪通过熔盐电解法、碘化精练法、电子束熔炼法精炼金属铪,就各种方法的优缺点和绿色生产的需求来看,新型熔盐电脱氧法和联合精炼法是值得发展和探究的方向。