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Friction and Wear of Low-Phosphorus Engine Oils with Additional Molybdenum and Boron Compounds, Measured on a Reciprocating Lubricant Tester (2008)

Previous research has already extensively characterized the effects of a variety of engine oils on engine performance. However, low-phosphorus engine oils, which are of growing importance due to the reduction of automotive emissions, have not been studied much. This paper sets forth the results of an initial investigation involving the effects of low-phosphorus engine oils on the friction and wear characteristics of typical engine cylinder kit components from a 3.8-liter, four-cylinder engine. For these tests, sections of molybdenum-coated piston rings were oscillated against segments of production cast iron cylinder bores. The oils were evaluated under two sets of conditions; i.e., the frequency of 20 Hz and a load of 60 N and a frequency of 40 Hz and a load of 120 N. The friction coefficients were continuously recorded, and the wear depths on the cylinder bore segments were measured at the conclusion of each experiment. The oils consisted of low-phosphorus prototype oil (LPPO) containing 0.05 wt% phosphorus, which is half the amount of ZDDP in GF–3 oils, and the LPPO treated with six different supplemental antiwear, anti-friction additives. The remaining additives in the LPPO were present in the amount required for full GF–3 formulation. The supplemental additives were selected to lower friction and replace and/or enhance antioxidant and antiwear properties lost due to lower zinc dithiophosphate (ZDDP) content. The results of low phosphorus concentration oils were compared to the results obtained with formulated ILSAC GF-3 engine oil. The oils that contained organomolybdenum ester showed the greatest benefit in friction reduction in the two different operating conditions. SEM/EDS/XPS surface analyses on the surfaces run with oils containing organomolybdenum ester showed evidence of molybdenum compound formation on the cylinder bore surface. In addition, antiwear film formation mechanisms due to surface interaction among the ZnDTP, organomolybdenum compounds, and metal oxides are discussed.
Ionized Calcium in Body Fluids (1981)

This article will review the methods currently available to the clinician and research worker for measuring the concentration of ionized calcium in various body fluids including whole blood, serum, plasma, urine, cerebrospinal fluid, milk, and synovial fluid. The methods to be reviewed are based on procedures involving bioluminescence, colorimetry and ion-selective electrodes. Emphasis will be given to the precision and, wherever possible, accuracy of each technique. Possible sources of error and interfering agents will be identified. Attention will be given to the recommended conditions for measuring ionized calcium in each body fluid. An assessment will be made of the theoretical and practical importance of measuring ionized calcium rather than total calcium and of its value in clinical medicine.
A Rapid and Easy Multiresidue Method for the Determination of Pesticide Residues in Vegetables, Fruits, and Cereals Using Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (2008)

The applicability of a rapid and easy multiresidue method for determination of pesticide residues in agricultural products by using liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) was examined. Pesticide residues were extracted with acetonitrile in a disposable tube using a homogenizer, followed by salting out with anhydrous magnesium sulfate and sodium chloride. The extract was purified with a double-layered cartridge column (graphite carbon black/primary-secondary amine silica gel). After removal of the solvent, the extract was resolved in methanol-water and analyzed with LC/MS/MS. Recovery tests of 99 pesticide residues from 7 agricultural products were performed at 20 and 100 ng/g. Throughout all of the agricultural products tested, 47 pesticides exhibited satisfactory recoveries (70-120%) and relative standard deviations (<20%) at both concentrations. The time for processing of 12 samples to test solutions was approximately 2-3 h. This method could be useful for determination of pesticide residues in agricultural products.
High‐Performance and Stable Organic Thin‐Film Transistors Based on Fused Thiophenes (2005)

Abstract A series of new organic semiconductors for organic thin‐film transistors (OTFTs) using dithieno[3,2‐ b :2′,3′‐ d ]thiophene as the core are synthesized. Their electronic and optical properties are investigated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X‐ray diffraction (XRD), UV‐vis and photoluminescence spectroscopies, thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The compounds exhibit an excellent field‐effect performance with a high mobility of 0.42 cm 2 V –1 s –1 and an on/off ratio of 5 × 10 6 . XRD patterns reveal these films, grown by vacuum deposition, to be highly crystalline, and SEM reveals well‐interconnected, microcrystalline domains in these films at room temperature. TGA and DSC demonstrate that the phenyl‐substituted compounds possess excellent thermal stability. Furthermore, weekly shelf‐life tests (under ambient conditions) of the OTFTs based on the phenyl‐substituted compounds show that the mobility for the bis(diphenyl)‐substituted thiophene was almost unchanged for more than two months, indicating a high environmental stability.
Polarized electroluminescence from smectic mesophase (1998)

Electrically pumped light emission was observed from a smectic mesophase of liquid-crystalline oxadiazole; 2,5-hexyloxybiphenyl–hexyloxyphenyl–oxadiazole (HOBP-OXD), which exhibits high electron transport capability. The light-emitting diode consisted of the HOBP-OXD film, a copper phthalocyanine vacuum deposited film as a hole injection layer, and a tris-(8-hydroxyquinoline) aluminum vacuum deposited film as an electron injection layer. The emission was linearly polarized originating from highly oriented molecular textures in the smectic mesophase with a degree of orientational order of 0.32.
<i>Bordetella pertussis</i> adenylate cyclase (1988)

Exposure of Chinese hamster ovary, mouse adrenal cortex tumor (Y-1), THP-1 and U-937 cells and human erythrocytes to adenylate-cyclase-containing urea extracts of Bordetella pertussis (strain 114) organisms promotes the formation of large concentrations of intracellular cAMP. Accumulation is dependent on dose and temperature, with significant accumulation occurring at 4 degrees C, and is virtually instantaneous, with a doubling at 1 min. There is an absolute Ca2+ requirement but external calmodulin (the activator of cyclase activity) has no effect except in erythrocytes and U-937 cells, where it reduces cAMP accumulation. However, calmodulin antagonists inhibit cAMP accumulation. In Y-1 adrenal cells the urea-extract adenylate cyclase stimulates steroidogenesis. Anti-(B. pertussis) antibodies inhibit cyclase activity and prevent further cAMP accumulation after 10 min in cells previously exposed to urea extract. The same effect is obtained by washing. This suggests that a portion of the cyclase is associated with cells in a form not accessible to antibody or washing but accessible to substrate, which we interpret as internalized enzyme with a short lifetime. Continuing cAMP accumulation thus appears to need a continuing source of external cyclase. Inhibitors of the effect of diphtheria toxin, such as NH4Cl, methylamine, chloroquine or monensin, have no inhibitory effect on the accumulation of intracellular cAMP promoted by the internalized adenylate cyclase of urea extracts of B. pertussis organisms. We conclude that entry of the cyclase into cells is not by receptor-mediated endocytosis.
Gaseous saturable absorbers for the helios CO&lt;inf&gt;2&lt;/inf&gt;laser system (1981)

Saturable absorbers are widely used to suppress parasitic oscillations in large-aperture, high-power CO <inf xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">2</inf> fusion-laser systems. We report experimental results on SF <inf xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">6</inf> -based gaseous saturable absorbers used for parasitic suppression in the eight-beam, 10 kJ Helios fusion-laser system. The gas mix effectively quenches self-lasing in the 9 and 10 μm branches of the CO <inf xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">2</inf> laser spectrum while simultaneously allowing high transmission of subnanosecond multiwavelength pulses for target-irradiation experiments. The gas isolator now in use consists of SF <inf xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">6</inf> and the additional fluorocarbons: 1, 1-difluoroethane (FC-152a); dichlorodifluoromethane (FC-12); chloropentafluoroethane (FC-115); 1,1-dichloro 2, 2-difluoroethylene (FC-1112a); chlorotrifluoroethylene (FC- 1113); and perfluorocyclobutane (FC-C318). The saturation of the mix was studied as a function of incident fluence, pressure, cell length, and incident wavelength. Experimental results are presented on the saturation properties of pure SF <inf xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">6</inf> and FC-152a and compared with the saturation behavior of CO <inf xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">2</inf> at 400°C.
Stem cells, wound healing, growth factors, and angiogenesis in the cornea (1997)

The integrity of the corneal epithelium is, among other factors, dependent on the function of corneal stem cells which serve as proliferative reserve. The concept that corneal stem cells are located in the basal limbal epithelium has been further strengthened by experimental evidence. Furthermore, the usefulness of surgical treatment for bilateral stem cell malfunction by means of limbal allograft transplantation has been confirmed. The field of growth factor interactions has further been expanded by the meaning such factors have for the paracrine cross-signaling between the various corneal cell populations, especially epithelium and stroma. This review focuses on the progress that has been made in the field of corneal cell biology in the context of stem cells, wound healing, and corneal angiogenesis.
Spacecraft solar array technology trends (2011)

Photovoltaic solar array systems are the most common method for providing spacecraft power generation. The flexibility and variability of the many array types and configurations combine to accommodate a multitude of mission applications and space environments. Solar array technologies and their system configurations changed dramatically over the years as more aggressive and demanding requirements were imposed. This addresses the historical solar array technology trends. The evolution of solar array technologies and the key requirements responsible for driving this evolution is presented. Industry growth trends toward future systems are identified. Evolutionary technological improvements in photovoltaics, structural platforms, and deployment systems are shown. Array selection criteria for a variety of requirements, applications, and environments are presented. Solar array technologies required to meet future mission trends are shown.
Response to Rv2628 latency antigen associates with cured tuberculosis and remote infection (2009)

Interferon-gamma release assays based on region of difference 1 antigens have improved diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). However, these tests cannot discriminate between recently acquired infection (higher risk of progression to active tuberculosis) and remote LTBI. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the T-cell interferon-gamma responses to Mycobacterium tuberculosis DosR-regulon-encoded antigens (latency antigens) compared with QuantiFERON TB-Gold In-Tube (QFT-GIT) in subjects at different stages of tuberculosis. A total of 16 individuals with remote LTBI and 23 with recent infection were studied; 15 controls unexposed to M. tuberculosis and 50 patients with active tuberculosis and 45 with cured tuberculosis were also analysed. The results indicated that subjects with remote LTBI showed significantly higher whole-blood interferon-gamma responses to M. tuberculosis latency antigen Rv2628 than did individuals with recent infection, active tuberculosis and controls (p<0.003), whereas no significant differences between these groups were found for other latency antigens tested (Rv2626c, Rv2627c, Rv2031c and Rv2032). The proportion of responders to Rv2628 was five-fold higher among QFT-GIT-positive-individuals with remote infection than among those with recently acquired infection. These data suggest that responses to M. tuberculosis latency antigen Rv2628 may associate with immune-mediated protection against tuberculosis. In contact-tracing investigations, these preliminary data may differentiate recent (positive QFT-GIT results without responses to Rv2628) from remote infection (positive to both tests).
Methods to pattern liquid metals (2015)

This highlight overviews state-of-the-art methods to pattern liquid metals for use in microfluidics and electronic components that are soft, stretchable, and shape reconfigurable.
Temperature Compensation Fiber Bragg Grating Pressure Sensor Based on Plane Diaphragm (2018)

Pressure sensors are the essential equipments in the field of pressure measurement. In this work, we propose a temperature compensation fiber Bragg grating (FBG) pressure sensor based on the plane diaphragm. The plane diaphragm and pressure sensitivity FBG (PS FBG) are used as the pressure sensitive components, and the temperature compensation FBG (TC FBG) is used to improve the temperature cross-sensitivity. Mechanical deformation model and deformation characteristics simulation analysis of the diaphragm are presented. The measurement principle and theoretical analysis of the mathematical relationship between the FBG central wavelength shift and pressure of the sensor are introduced. The sensitivity and measure range can be adjusted by utilizing the different materials and sizes of the diaphragm to accommodate different measure environments. The performance experiments are carried out, and the results indicate that the pressure sensitivity of the sensor is 35.7 pm/MPa in a range from 0 MPa to 50 MPa and has good linearity with a linear fitting correlation coefficient of 99.95%. In addition, the sensor has the advantages of low frequency chirp and high stability, which can be used to measure pressure in mining engineering, civil engineering, or other complex environment.
Pharmacological and toxicological properties of two new beta-adrenergic receptor antagonists. (1965)

Studies involving the responses of respiratory and uterine smooth muscle and cardiac muscle to isoproterenol have revealed potent and selective β-adrenergic blocking action as a property of two phenethanolamine compounds bearing a methylsulfonamido radical at the para position on the benzene ring. These compounds had no other significant peripheral actions, including no local anesthetic action, and only limited effects on the central nervous system. Acute toxicity studies in mice, rats, dogs, and rabbits, and subacute toxicity studies in rats and dogs, indicated extremely low toxic liability. Neither compound had harmful effects on the fetuses of mice or rabbits dosed during critical days of pregnancy.
Wide Range Aerosol Classifier: A Size Selective Sampler for Large Particles (1987)

The Wide Range Aerosol Classifier (WRAC), a sampler employing parallel impactors coupled with a large high flow rate inlet, has been designed, built, and tested for use in determining the size distribution of large particles found in ambient air. Results of laboratory and field evaluations demonstrate that the WRAC can be used successfully to determine atmospheric aerosol “total mass” and its large particle (> 10 μm aerodynamic diameter) distribution. The sampler is mobile for operation at various field locations. With properly prepared impaction surfaces, four impactors with cut points of 9.3, 18.5, 34, and 47 μm, respectively, provide sharp well-defined separation with low internal losses. Results of an initial and two follow-up independent impactor calibrations are in strong agreement, indicating good impactor precision and valid procedures by the two calibration laboratories. The WRAC size distribution mass measurements can be used to predict the “total aerosol mass” as well as size fractionated mass such as PM10. The size distribution data are useful in evaluating the size separation characteristics of PM10 and other size-selective particulate mass samplers. Successful field measurements have shown ambient aerosol distribution to display a large particle mode containing significant mass under a variety of conditions throughout the United States.
Identifying patients for clinical trials using fuzzy ternary logic expressions on HL7 messages. (2011)

Identifying eligible patients is one of the most critical parts of any clinical trial. The process of recruiting patients for the third phase of any clinical trial is usually done manually, informing relevant physicians or putting notes on bulletin boards. While most necessary information is already available in electronic hospital information systems, required data still has to be looked up individually. Most university hospitals make use of a dedicated communication server to distribute information from independent information systems, e.g. laboratory information systems, electronic health records, surgery planning systems. Thus, a theoretical model is developed to formally describe inclusion and exclusion criteria for each clinical trial using a fuzzy ternary logic expression. These expressions will then be used to process HL7 messages from a communication server in order to identify eligible patients.
Simple Ceramic Motor . . . Inspiring Smaller Products (2006)

A new linear piezoelectric motor is presented called the SQUIGGLE ® motor. Ultrasonic vibrations in a threaded nut directly rotate and translate a threaded screw. The newest model is only 1.55 X 1.55 mm square and 6 mm long and uses less than 0.1 Watt to produce 20 grams of force at 5 mm per second. High linear force, power, precision and low cost make SQUIGGLE motors ideal for emerging micro motion applications including: mobile phone cameras, micro fluidic devices, implantable drug pumps, deformable mirrors for adaptive optics, and basic laboratory research including MRI, vacuum and cryogenics.
An Experimental and Theoretical Study of the Contribution of Oil Evaporation to Oil Consumption (2002)

<div class="htmlview paragraph">Engine oil consumption is an important source of hydrocarbon and particulate emissions in automotive engines. Oil evaporating from the piston-ring-liner system is believed to contribute significantly to total oil consumption, especially during severe operating conditions. This paper presents an extensive experimental and theoretical study on the contribution of oil evaporation to total oil consumption at different steady state speed and load conditions.</div> <div class="htmlview paragraph">A sulfur tracer method was used to measure the dependence of oil consumption on coolant outlet temperature, oil volatility, and operating speed and load in a production spark ignition engine. Liquid oil distribution on the piston was studied using a one-point Laser-Induced-Fluorescence (LIF) technique. In addition, important in-cylinder variables for oil evaporation, such as liner temperature and cylinder pressure, were measured. A multi-species cylinder liner oil evaporation model was developed to interpret the oil consumption data.</div> <div class="htmlview paragraph">A linear relation between oil consumption and coolant outlet temperature was observed during different steady state speed and load conditions. This behavior was observed for two oils with different volatility. Moreover, it was found that reducing oil volatility led to an improved oil economy, especially at high engine loads. Further analysis with the liner evaporation model suggested that oil evaporating from the liner was responsible for the dependence of oil consumption on coolant outlet temperature.</div>
Surface-emitting 10.1 μm quantum-cascade distributed feedback lasers (1999)

We present measurement results on a surface-emitting quantum-cascade distributed feedback laser emitting infrared radiation at 10.1 μm. The use of a second order grating enabled the laser to emit about 25% of its total optical power from the grating. The beam radiated from the grating was at a very low divergence angle of about 1°×14°. As already presented in a previous paper, we simplified the processing by using a lateral current injection scheme avoiding epitaxial regrowth. At 85 K, the laser emitted 210 and 60 mW of pulsed power from facet and grating, respectively; at room temperature, the corresponding numbers were 70 and 18 mW. Threshold current densities of 2.1 kA/cm2 at 85 K and 5.6 kA/cm2 at room temperature were observed. The device showed single mode behavior for the entire temperature range and all investigated power levels. In addition, a constant temperature tuning coefficient of 0.06 cm−1/K was seen.
Opportunities and Challenges of Using Plasmonic Components in Nanophotonic Architectures (2012)

Nanophotonic architectures have recently been proposed as a path to providing low latency, high bandwidth network-on-chips. These proposals have primarily been based on micro-ring resonator modulators which, while capable of operating at tremendous speed, are known to have both a high manufacturing induced variability and a high degree of temperature dependence. The most common solution to these two problems is to introduce small heaters to control the temperature of the ring directly, which can significantly reduce overall power efficiency. In this paper, we introduce plasmonics as a complementary technology. While plasmonic devices have several important advantages, they come with their own new set of restrictions, including propagation loss and lack of wave division multiplexing (WDM) support. To overcome these challenges we propose a new hybrid photonic/plasmonic channel that can support WDM through the use of photonic micro-ring resonators as variation tolerant passive filters. Our aim is to exploit the best of both technologies: wave-guiding of photonics, and modulating using plasmonics. This channel provides moderate bandwidth with distance independent power consumption and a higher degree of temperature and process variation tolerance. We describe the state of plasmonics research, present architecturally-useful models of many of the most important devices, explore new ways in which the limitations of the technology can most readily be minimized, and quantify the applicability of these novel hybrid schemes across a variety of interconnect strategies. Our link-level analysis shows that the hybrid channel can save from 28% to 45% of total channel energy-cost per bit depending on process variation conditions.