Energy retrofits can reduce air exchange, raising the concern of whether indoor radon and moisture levels could increase. This pre/post-intervention study explored whether simple radon interventions implemented in conjunction with energy retrofits can prevent increases in radon and moisture levels. Treatment homes (n = 98) were matched with control (no energy retrofits or radon intervention) homes (n = 12). Control homes were matched by geographic location and foundation type. t-tests were used to determine whether post-energy retrofit radon and moisture level changes in treatment homes significantly differed from those in control homes. The radon interventions succeeded in preventing statistically significant increases in first floor radon using arithmetic (p = 0.749) and geometric means (p = 0.120). In basements, arithmetic (p = 0.060) and geometric (p = 0.092) mean radon levels statistically significantly increased, consistent with previous studies which found that basement radon levels may increase even if first floor levels remain unchanged. Changes in infiltration were related to changes in radon (p = 0.057 in basements; p = 0.066 on first floors). Only 58% of the change in infiltration was due to air sealing, with the rest due to weather changes. There was no statistically significant association between air sealing itself and radon levels on the first floor (p = 0.664). Moisture levels also did not significantly increase. 相似文献
In reliability analysis, the stress-strength model is often used to describe the life of
a component which has a random strength (X) and is subjected to a random stress (Y). In this
paper, we considered the problem of estimating the reliability R=P [Y<X] when the
distributions of both stress and strength are independent and follow exponentiated Pareto
distribution. The maximum likelihood estimator of the stress strength reliability is calculated
under simple random sample, ranked set sampling and median ranked set sampling methods.
Four different reliability estimators under median ranked set sampling are derived. Two
estimators are obtained when both strength and stress have an odd or an even set size. The
two other estimators are obtained when the strength has an odd size and the stress has an
even set size and vice versa. The performances of the suggested estimators are compared
with their competitors under simple random sample via a simulation study. The simulation
study revealed that the stress strength reliability estimates based on ranked set sampling and
median ranked set sampling are more efficient than their competitors via simple random
sample. In general, the stress strength reliability estimates based on median ranked set
sampling are smaller than the corresponding estimates under ranked set sampling and simple
random sample methods. 相似文献
In this article, a new generalization of the inverse Lindley distribution is
introduced based on Marshall-Olkin family of distributions. We call the new distribution,
the generalized Marshall-Olkin inverse Lindley distribution which offers more flexibility
for modeling lifetime data. The new distribution includes the inverse Lindley and the
Marshall-Olkin inverse Lindley as special distributions. Essential properties of the
generalized Marshall-Olkin inverse Lindley distribution are discussed and investigated
including, quantile function, ordinary moments, incomplete moments, moments of
residual and stochastic ordering. Maximum likelihood method of estimation is considered
under complete, Type-I censoring and Type-II censoring. Maximum likelihood estimators
as well as approximate confidence intervals of the population parameters are discussed.
A comprehensive simulation study is done to assess the performance of estimates based
on their biases and mean square errors. The notability of the generalized Marshall-Olkin
inverse Lindley model is clarified by means of two real data sets. The results showed the
fact that the generalized Marshall-Olkin inverse Lindley model can produce better fits
than power Lindley, extended Lindley, alpha power transmuted Lindley, alpha power
extended exponential and Lindley distributions. 相似文献
The vast chemical and structural tunability of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are beginning to be harnessed as functional supports for catalytic nanoparticles spanning a range of applications. However, a lack of straightforward methods for producing nanoparticle-encapsulated MOFs as efficient heterogeneous catalysts limits their usage. Herein, a mixed-metal MOF, NiMg-MOF-74, is utilized as a template to disperse small Ni nanoclusters throughout the parent MOF. By exploiting the difference in Ni O and Mg O coordination bond strength, Ni2+ is selectively reduced to form highly dispersed Ni nanoclusters constrained by the parent MOF pore diameter, while Mg2+ remains coordinated in the framework. By varying the ratio of Ni to Mg in the parent MOF, accessible surface area and crystallinity can be tuned upon thermal treatment, influencing CO2 adsorption capacity and hydrogenation selectivity. The resulting Ni nanoclusters prove to be an active catalyst for CO2 methanation and are examined using extended X-ray absorption fine structure and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. By preserving a segment of the Mg2+-containing MOF framework, the composite system retains a portion of its CO2 adsorption capacity while continuing to deliver catalytic activity. The approach is thus critical for designing materials that can bridge the gap between carbon capture and CO2 utilization. 相似文献
All inorganic lead-based perovskites containing bromine-iodine alloys, such as CsPbIBr2, have arisen as one of the most attractive candidates for absorber layers in solar cells. That said, there remains a large gap when it comes to film and crystal quality between the inorganic and hybrid perovskites. In this work, antisolvent engineering is employed as a simple and reproducible method for improving CsPbIBr2 thin films. We found that both the antisolvent used and the conditions under which it was applied have a measurable impact on both the quality and stability of the final product. We arrived at this conclusion by characterising the samples using scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, UV–visible and photoluminescence measurements, as well as employing a novel system to quantify stability. Our findings, and the application of our novel method for quantifying stability, demonstrate the ability to significantly enhance CsPbIBr2 samples, produced via a static one-step spin coating method, by applying isopropanol 10 s after commencing the spin programme. The antisolvent quenched CsPbIBr2 films demonstrate both improved crystallinity and an extended lifespan.
International Journal of Information Security - When dealing with cloud services, there are important security requirements that are highly recommended to be achieved, notably, access control.... 相似文献
This study aims to investigate interconnectivity and permeability of scCO2-foamed scaffolds and the influence of structural scaffold properties on cell distribution. Supercritical fluid technology was utilized to fabricated scaffolds from 37 kDa, 53 kDa and 109 kDa PLGA (85:15). Pore size, pore size distribution and porosity were quantified by MicroCT, and window sizes were measured using SEM. A novel interconnectivity algorithm allowed the quantification of scaffold interconnectivity in three space dimensions. To determine the permeability of porous materials direct perfusion experiments were performed, where a known flow rate was applied to measure the pressure differential across the scaffolds. The permeability was calculated using Darcy's law. Largest pore sizes, porosities, interconnectivities and permeabilities were obtained for scaffolds fabricated from 37 kDa PLGA. These scaffolds showed a heterogeneous pore structure and distribution, whereas homogeneous pore structure, smallest pore sizes, porosities, interconnectivities and permeabilities were observed for scaffolds fabricated from 109 kDa PLGA. The distribution of 3T3 fibroblasts through scCO2-foamed scaffolds was investigated by MicroCT and MTT staining. Cells were further visualized by fluorescent imaging. Uniform cell distribution was observed on scaffolds fabricated from 109 kDa PLGA and an average of 10% of the total scaffold volume was covered with cells that had adhered onto them. 相似文献