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3,5-Dicarboxypyridinium fluoride
The cation of the title salt, C7H6NO4
+.F−, lies on a twofold rotation axis that passes through the N and 4-C atoms of the pyridine ring; the carboxylic acid substituent features unambiguous carbon–oxygen single and double bonds. The fluoride ion is a hydrogen-bond acceptor to two hydroxy and one amino groups, these O—H⋯F and N—H⋯F hydrogen bonds leading to the formation of a layer structure parallel to the ab plane. The F atom lies on a position of 2 site symmetry
Further Study On U(1) Gauge Invariance Restoration
To further investigate the applicability of the projection scheme for
eliminating the unphysical divergence due to U(1) gauge invariance
violation, we study the process which possesses
advantages of simplicity and clearness. Our study indicates that the projection
scheme can indeed eliminate the unphysical divergence caused by the
U(1) gauge invariance violation and the scheme can apply to very high energy
region.Comment: Latex, 13 pages, 4 EPS fiure
Similarity Analysis of Projectile Penetration into Concrete
This paper presents a dimensionless model for the depth of penetration (DOP) of a projectile penetrating into a concrete target, based on the similarity theory involving intermediate asymptotics, complete similarity, and incomplete similarity. The calculated numerical results are in good agreement with previous experimental data, including two sets of full-scale and twenty-four sets of sub-scale penetration of non-deformable projectiles into concrete targets. Moreover, compared with several empirical and semi-empirical DOP models, the new model is applicable within a relatively broader range, including the penetration of both sub-scale and full-scale projectiles. For the limitations of the validity, dimensionless parameters Π3 = ϕt/ϕ larger than 12, Π4 = (ϕ3fc)/(Mv02) smaller than 0.1, and the initial impact velocity of the projectile less than about 900 to 1000m/s are necessary for the model
Nanotube ferroelectric tunnel junctions with giant tunneling electroresistance ratio
Low-dimensional ferroelectric tunnel junctions are appealing for the
realization of nanoscale nonvolatile memory devices due to their inherent
advantage of device miniaturization. Those based on current mechanisms still
have restrictions including low tunneling electroresistance (TER) effects and
complex heterostructures. Here, we introduce an entirely new TER mechanism to
construct the nanotube ferroelectric tunnel junction with ferroelectric
nanotubes as the tunneling region. When rolling a ferroelectric monolayer into
a nanotube, due to the coexistence of its intrinsic ferroelectric polarization
with the flexoelectric polarization induced by bending, there occurs
metal-insulator transition depending on radiative polarization states. For the
pristine monolayer, its out-of-plane polarization is tunable by an in-plane
electric field, the conducting states of the ferroelectric nanotube can thus be
tuned between metallic and insulating via axial electric means. Using
{\alpha}-In2Se3 as an example, our first-principles density functional theory
calculations and nonequilibrium Green's function formalism confirm the
feasibility of the TER mechanism and indicate an ultrahigh TER ratio exceeding
9.9*10^10% of the proposed nanotube ferroelectric tunnel junctions. Our
findings provide a promising approach based on simple homogeneous structures
for high density ferroelectric microelectronic devices with excellent ON/OFF
performance.Comment: 15 pages, 5 figure
Genome-wide Identification, Characterization, and Expression Analysis of PHT1 Phosphate Transporters in Wheat
EFFECT OF SHORT MEDIALSIDE STUDS OM FOOT BIOMECHANICS IN COLLEGIATE SOCCER PLAYERS
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of modified stud on ankle and foot kinematics, ground reaction force and forefoot force and pressure during sidestep cut (SC) and change direction (CD) movement 6 male collegiate soccer players wore original and medial-side 2mm cut stud shoes and performed SC and CD on the artificial grass. Non-parametric Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to compare difference between the original and modified studs. The modified stud of non-dominant leg show less inversion than the original stud in SC and CD. The modified stud of non-dominant leg show more force peak form and pressure and that of nondominant legs show more pressure an the original stud during SC and CD. The short medial-side studs with 2mm length can decrease the force inversion of the nondmiiant leg during SC and CD movement and increase the force production of the lower extremities in recreational soccer players
Protective Effects of Total Flavones of Elaeagnus rhamnoides
The aim was to evaluate the protective effects of total flavones of Elaeagnus rhamnoides (L.) A. Nelson (TFE) against vascular endothelial injury in blood stasis model rats and explore the potential mechanisms preliminarily. The model of blood stasis rat model with vascular endothelial injury was induced by subcutaneous injection of adrenaline combined with ice-water bath. Whole blood viscosity (WBV), histological examination, and prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), and fibrinogen (FIB) were measured. Meanwhile, the levels of Thromboxane B2 (TXB2), 6-keto-PGF1α, von Willebrand factor (vWF), and thrombomodulin (TM) were detected. In addition, Quantitative Real-Time PCR (qPCR) was performed to identify PI3K, Erk2, Bcl-2, and caspase-3 gene expression. The results showed that TFE can relieve WBV, increase PT and APTT, and decrease FIB content obviously. Moreover, TFE might significantly downregulate the levels of TXB2, vWF, and TM in plasma and upregulate the level of 6-keto-PGF1α in plasma. Expressions of PI3K and Bcl-2 were increased and the expression of caspase-3 was decreased by TFE pretreatment in the rat model. Consequently, the study suggested that TFE may have the potential against vascular endothelial injury in blood stasis model rats induced by a high dose of adrenaline with ice-water bath
Phosphorus Efficiency Mechanisms of Two Wheat Cultivars as Affected by a Range of Phosphorus Levels in the Field
Phosphorus (P) efficiency includes both P acquisition efficiency (PAE) and internal P utilization efficiency (PUE). Despite substantial research, genotypic variation in PAE and PUE remains incompletely understood in the field. A 2-year field study was conducted to compare PAE and PUE and related morphological, physiological, and molecular root traits of two winter wheat cultivars (Triticum aestivum L. cv. SJZ8 and KN92) in response to six P application rates in a P-deficient calcareous soil. Both cultivars showed similar growth and yield potential at each P supply level, reaching optimal growth at the same P application rate of about 100 kg P ha-1. However, the two cultivars differed in how they achieved yield and P efficiency. As P supply increased for both cultivars, root dry weight (RDW), root length density, and expression of the phosphate transporter gene TaPHT1.2 in roots initially increased and then stabilized, but arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal colonization, rhizosphere acid phosphatase activity, expressions of the P-starvation marker gene TaIPS1.1 and the purple acid phosphatase gene TaPAP16 in roots initially decreased and then stabilized. To enhance P acquisition when the P supply was deficient, KN92 modified the morphology of its roots, while SJZ8 increased the physiological activities in its roots. With an adequate P supply, high expression of TaPHT1.2 in roots might account for efficient P uptake for both cultivars, especially for KN92. Although P uptake per RDW was similar for both cultivars at anthesis, PAE was higher for KN92 than SJZ8 in terms of total P uptake in aboveground parts, whereas shoot and grain PUE were higher in SJZ8 than in KN92, mainly during the reproductive growth stage. These results indicate that P efficiency is under genotypic control at all P supply levels tested in both wheat cultivars, and that the two cultivars depend on different root strategies for P acquisition and utilization in response to changes in the P supply
Dual Fire Retardant Action: The Combined Gas and Condensed Phase Effects of Azo-Modified NiZnAl Layered Double Hydroxide on Intumescent Polypropylene
Ternary nickel-substituted layered double hydroxide (C-LDH) was synthesized. It was intercalated with azobenzene-4,4'-dicarboxylic acid, using an ion exchange method to obtain organically modified NiZnAl-LDH (O-LDH). Both LDHs were melt-blended into polypropylene (PP) with intumescent fire retardant (IFR). The structure, morphology, thermal stability and combustible properties of intercalated LDH and its hybrid composite have been comprehensively characterized. SEM and EDX mapping show O-LDH exhibits better dispersion than ZnNiAl-CO3 LDH (C-LDH). Cone calorimetry shows the addition of IFR and LDH significantly reduced smoke and heat release rate. The composite with 1 wt% O-LDH, which showed dual gas phase and condensed phase fire retardant action, exhibited the lowest flammability with an LOI value of 29.3 % and achieved a UL-94 V-0 rating. In addition, incorporation of LDH improved the mechanical properties compared to PP/IFR composites. UV absorption showed that O-LDH could significantly improve the ultraviolet stability of PP composites
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