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Dynamical demixing of a binary mixture under sedimentation
We investigate the sedimentation dynamics of a binary mixture, the species of
which differ by their Stokes coefficients but are identical otherwise. We
analyze the sedimentation dynamics and the morphology of the final deposits
using Brownian dynamics simulations for mixtures with a range of sedimentation
velocities of both species. We found a threshold in the sedimentation
velocities difference above which the species in the final deposit are
segregated. The degree of segregation increases with the difference in the
Stokes coefficients or the sedimentation velocities above the threshold. We
propose a simple mean-field model that captures the main features of the
simulated deposits
Synthesis and properties of Co-doped titanate nanotubes and their optical sensitization with methylene blue
Here we report on a novel chemical route to synthesize homogenous cobalt
doped titanate nanotubes (CoTNT), using an amorphous Co-doped precursor. The
influence of the synthesis temperature, autoclave dwell time and metal doping
on the structural and microstructural as well as on the optical properties of
the synthesized titanate nanotubes is studied and discussed. The optical band
gaps of the CoTNT samples are red shifted in comparison with the values
determined for the undoped samples, such red shifts bringing the absorption
edge of the CoTNT samples into the visible region. CoTNT materials also
demonstrate particular high adsorption ability for methylene blue, the amount
of the adsorbed dye being higher than the one predictable for a monolayer
formation. This suggests the possibility of intercalation of the dye molecule
between the TiO6 layers of the TNT structure. It is also shown that the
methylene blue sensitized Co-doped nanostructures are highly stable under UV
radiation and present a strong and broad absorption in the visible region.Comment: 31 pages, 3 tables, 7 figure
Mental Health Activities in the Program of Family Health: Congruencies and Difficulties of Practicing the Principles of Psychiatric Reform and Health
Objectives: To discuss linkages between the Psychiatric Reform and the Health Reform in Brazil by analyzing the practices of mental health care in the Family Health Program (PSF, in Portuguese)
Qualitative Approach to Semi-Classical Loop Quantum Cosmology
Recently the mechanism was found which allows avoidance of the cosmological
singularity within the semi-classical formulation of Loop Quantum Gravity.
Numerical studies show that the presence of self-interaction potential of the
scalar field allows generation of initial conditions for successful slow-roll
inflation. In this paper qualitative analysis of dynamical system,
corresponding to cosmological equations of Loop Quantum Gravity is performed.
The conclusion on singularity avoidance in positively curved cosmological
models is confirmed. Two cases are considered, the massless (with flat
potential) and massive scalar field. Explanation of initial conditions
generation for inflation in models with massive scalar field is given. The
bounce is discussed in models with zero spatial curvature and negative
potentials.Comment: Online at http://www.iop.org/EJ/abstract/1475-7516/2004/07/01
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