Characteristics of strontium isotopes and their implications in the Qixing Cave of Guizhou,China

The strontium isotopic compositions (87Sr/86Sr) of samples including soils, bedrock, soil waters, drip waters and their corresponding speleothems in the Qixing Cave (QXC), Guizhou Province, China, were systemically measured and analyzed. The results indicate that there are significant Sr isotopic differences among samples. The mean 87Sr/86Sr ratios in drip water for the samples 1#, 4# and 9# were 0.709568, 0.709139 and 0.708761, respectively, which possibly result from different flow paths, residence times, and other hydrogeological processes in the unsaturated zone overlying QXC. Meanwhile, levels of 40.8%, 57.6% and 72.4% of Sr in drip waters for 1#, 4# and 9#, respectively, were derived from bedrock dissolution, which was calculated by the mixture model of the two end-members (soil and bedrock). There is, however, no positive correlation between the relative proportion from bedrock dissolution (δ13C value is 1.8‰) and drip water δ13CDIC values. The mean drip water δ13CDIC value in 1# is the heaviest (–4.5‰) with the lowest contribution rate of bedrock dissolution, whereas the value in 9# is the lightest (–9.3‰) with the highest contribution rate of bedrock dissolution. The proportion from host rock dissolution in 4# is higher than that in 1# and lower than that in 9#, while its mean drip water δ13CDIC value (–8.6‰) is higher than that of 9# and lower than that for 1#. This suggests that the prior calcite precipitation (PCP) processes in the unsaturated zone overlying the cave are responsible for the δ13CDIC value differences between different drip waters, and not bedrock dissolution. Furthermore, this study also demonstrates that the 87Sr/86Sr ratios of speleothems in the 1# and 4# mainly reflect the variation in the relative proportions from the soil system (soil water) and bedrock dissolution overlying the cave. It is, therefore, feasible to use the strontium isotopic signals of speleothems as an indicator for soil chemical weathering intensity, and consequently as a monsoon proxy in the study area.     

Growth, photosynthesis and podophyllotoxin accumulation of Dysosma versipellis in response to a light gradient and conservation implications

Dysosma versipellis (Hance) M. Cheng ex Ying (Berberidaceae) is a rare and vulnerable, perennial herb endemic to China with pharmaceutical significance. Increasing habitat loss and over-exploitation of the plant has severely affected the plant’s in situ conservation, necessitating ex situ conservation and commercial cultivation. The light regime is a critical environmental factor contributing to successful ex situ conservation via efficient production of biomass and secondary metabolites. We investigated th...     

Opening and evolution of the South China Sea constrained by studies on volcanic rocks: Preliminary results and a research design

The South China Sea (SCS) is characterized by abundant seamounts, which provide important information about the evolution of the SCS and related deep processes. Cenozoic volcanism in the SCS and its surroundings comprises three stages relative to the spreading of the SCS:prespreading (>32 Ma), syn-spreading (32-16 Ma), and post-spreading (<16 Ma). The pre-spreading magmatism predominantly occurs on the northern margin of the SCS and in South China coastal areas and shows a bi-modal affinity. The syn-spreading magmatic activity was very limited on the periphery of the SCS, but may be concentrated in the SCS. However, seafloor samples of this stage are not available yet because of overlying thick sedimentary deposits. Post-spreading magmatism is widespread in the central and southwest sub-basins of the SCS, Hainan Island, Leizhou Peninsula, Thailand, and Vietnam. These are mainly alkali basalts with subordinate tholeiites, and display OIB-type geochemical characteristics. The Dupal isotope anomaly and presence of high-magnesian olivine phenocrysts suggests their possible derivation from the Hainan mantle plume. The temporal and spatial distribution of Cenozoic volcanism in the SCS and its surroundings may be accounted for either by plate stress re-organization before and after SCS spreading, or by ridge suction of plume flow during opening of the SCS. If the latter is the case, the volcanic rocks within the SCS basin may not be typical mid-ocean ridge basalts (MORB). It remains puz-zling, however, that the transition between the South China continental margin and the SCS basin does not have features typical of a volcanic rifted margin. Clearly, the relationship between mantle plume and SCS opening needs further evaluation. A better un-derstanding of the link between deep processes and opening of the SCS not only requires enhanced studies on igneous petrogene-sis, but also is heavily dependent on systematic sampling of seafloor rocks.     

不同卷烟接装纸中菌落总数的测定

采用平板计数法测定了10种市售卷烟接装纸的菌落总数,结果表明:(1)平板计数法适用于卷烟接装纸菌落总数的测定;(2)平板计数法检测接装纸菌落数重复性较好,同一稀释度(1:10)平行样检测结果的相对标准偏差(RSD)小于30%,同一样品平行样RSD小于20%;(3)不同接装纸样品差异性显著,同一厂家接装纸样品差异性不显著;(4)所测接装纸中的菌落总数均符合行业限量标准,可判定为合格.     

Improved and excellent ethanol sensing properties of SnO2/multiwalled carbon nanotubes

SnO₂/multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) have been studied as gas sensing materials. Compared with pure SnO₂, SnO₂/MWNTs exhibit improved ethanol sensing properties such as higher sensitivity and quicker response/recovery at 300°C. The sensitivity is 35, 65, 166 and 243 to 500, 1000, 2000 and 3000 ppm ethanol, respectively. The response time is about 1 s, and the recovery time is about 5 s. The sensing improvement is explained in terms of the appropriate basal resistance and enhanced signal transfer brought by MWNTs.     

Discovery and significance of buried paleoearthquake of the early Shang Dynasty (1260–1520 BC) in Xuecun, Xingyang, Henan Province, China

Due to the South-to-North Water Diversion Project,the salvage archaeological excavations were conducted in Xuecun,Xingyang city,Henan Province,China,by the Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology of Henan Province in 2005 and 2006.Ample evidence for a paleoearthquake was found during the excavation in the Xuecun archaeological site.The evidence includes faults,two small grabens and a series of ground fissures.These geological structures are considered to be generated by the earthquake.Based on the rela...     

Top-gated graphene field-effect transistors on SiC substrates

We report on a demonstration of top-gated graphene field-effect transistors(FETs) fabricated on epitaxial SiC substrate.Composite stacks,benzocyclobutene and atomic layer deposition Al2O3,are used as the gate dielectrics to maintain intrinsic carrier mobility of graphene.All graphene FETs exhibit n-type transistor characteristics and the drain current is nearly linear dependence on gate and drain voltages.Despite a low field-effect mobility of 40 cm2/(V s),a maximum cutoff frequency of 4.6 GHz and a maximum oscillation frequency of 1.5 GHz were obtained for the graphene devices with a gate length of 1 μm.     

离散障碍期权定价的蒙特卡罗模拟

利用蒙特卡罗模拟方法对离散障碍期权进行定价,并结合对偶抽样、条件期望、重要性抽样3种方差缩减技术降低模拟方差。设计数值实验针对离散障碍期权进行定价分析,比较了各种模拟方法的方差缩减效率。结果表明利用对偶抽样、条件期望、重要性抽样3种方差缩减技术的蒙特卡罗模拟方法能够对离散障碍期权进行稳定的定价。     

用于62Zn-62Cu发生器放射性核素的研究

在四川大学CS30回旋加速器上通过核反应63Cu (p, 2n) 62Zn进行了62Zn- 62Cu发生器母体核素62Zn的制备研究.实验选用高纯度的天然铜靶作为靶材料,研究了辐照铜靶的溶解与放射化学分离方法,并初步考察了62Zn-62Cu发生器的工艺参数.结果表明,采用26 MeV的质子轰击天然铜,并用Dowex-1X8阴离子交换树脂对Zn与Cu等进行分离,可得到约3.7~11.1MBq/μA·h的62Zn.采用ф7×80 mm的玻璃柱作为62Zn- 62Cu发生器吸附柱、200~400 mesh的D     

利用同步辐射XRD研究BiFeO3 外延多铁薄膜的微结构

使用脉冲激光沉积在SrTiO₃ 衬底上生长了不同厚度的BiFeO₃(BFO)薄膜, X 射线衍射分析表明薄膜是BFO 外延薄膜. X 射线反射率测量发现BFO 薄膜密度随着厚度的增加而增加, 同时薄膜表面存在厚度为数纳米的非设计覆盖层. 随着厚度的增加, BFO 薄膜由完全应变过渡到应变部分弛豫状态, 同时BFO 从四方相转变为单斜相.