Geometric analysis of shape transition for two-layer carbon–silicon nanotubes

The two-layer nanotubes consisted of carbon atoms on the outside layer and silicon atoms on the inside layer (CNT@SiNT) show a series of diversity in the shape transitions, for instance transforming from a circle through an oval to a rectangle. In this paper, we investigate this geometric change from three perspectives. In the first aspect, we stationary time, followed by quantize in the three-dimensional Z-axis of nanotubes. In the second aspect, we stationary Z-axis, followed by quantize in the time. Finally, we tracked distance of nanotubes flattest section and roundest section. At the stationary time, the overall image of different Z-axis distance distributions is similar to a plan view of multiple ice creams, regardless of whether CNT or SiNT are on the same Z-axis, their slice plans are circle or rectangle of the projection of the Z-axis section on the XOY plane. In the stationary Z-axis, the nanotubes periodically change from a circle to an oval, and then from an oval to a rectangle at different times. Most remarkably, the distance value of deformation which we track the flattest and roundest is a constant value, and in the same distance period, there is only one roundest circle and one longest rectangle at different section and different time. The geometric analysis provided theoretical reference for the preparation of various devices and semiconductor nano-heterojunctions.

The role of WO42− on surface passivation for Q235 carbon steel in tungstate solution

Purpose The purpose of this work is to reveal the mechanism of WO42− on surface passivation for Q235 carbon steel in tungstate solution. Design/methodology/approach In Na2WO4 solutions with the different concentrations of WO42−, the spontaneous passivation occurred on the surface of Q235 carbon steel when the concentration of WO42− was up to 0.13 mmol/L, which was attributed to the formations of the inner deposition film and the outer adsorption film on the Q235 surface under the action of WO42−. Findings The inner deposition film presented a two-layer microstructure: the inside layer was composed of Fe2O3 mainly, and the outside layer comprised Fe(OH)2•nH2O, Fe(OH)3•nH2O, FeWO4 and Fe2(WO4)3. Originality/value Both FeWO4 and Fe2(WO4)3 repaired the defects in the outside layer of the inner deposition film; however, the outer adsorption film played a more important role in the surface passivation than the inner deposition film did.

Observations of Plants with Tubular Stems with Possible Biomimetic Implications

Two plants having tubular stems were examined. Water lily belongs to nymphaeaceae, while butterbur belongs to asteraceae. These plants are not relatives; however both have large leaves with lacinia. Furthermore, these plants have tubular long stems. Observations of leaf surface are described. Water lily leaf has an inside layer consisting of a network polygonal structure. The leaf has three layers at the microscopic level including small transparent skin tissue, and a middle layer showing a polygonal green structure where photosynthesis can be performed. The bottom layer shows fine tubular tissues. Stomas are observed on the surface of the leaf, with transparent tissue on the top layer and the stem of the butterbur with honeycomb (polygonal) structures in the leaves and stems. Plants are of interest for technology because their remarkable functional structure may provide clues for applications in materials science. In this study, the fine structures of the two plants were observed to learn their functional structure.

GNMISS: A scoring system for Internet2 electroacoustic music

The ‘comprovisation’ (Dudas 2010) of electroacoustic music in an affective manner through Internet2, using a directed dramaturgy approach, poses unique scoring problems. Building on prior work (Whalley 2009, 2012c), GNMISS (Graphic Networked Music Interactive Scoring System) was developed to address this. The system has four visual layers that illustrate the structure of works, represented on a circle with parts for each player. One layer maps emotions to colours based on associated words as a primary basis for gesture and timbre representation. A second layer gives musical motives and frequency information for participants to follow. A third allows for more detailed indications of gesture and sound archetypes through representative symbols. Finally, an inside layer represents macro key centres. For timing, the circle score turns in clock time with the current playing position always at noon, and a central metronome shows speed independent of clock time. Technically, client programs sit on distributed machines across the Internet, with data being coordinated by an OSC Server. Distributed scores can be built by a composer or by a team, and all content can be altered simultaneously across client machines. Two works are discussed as initial examples of its implementation: Sensai na Chikai and SymbolAct.

Numerical Analysis of Oxygen Adsorption on SnO2Surface Using Slab Geometry

Oxidation of thin film SnO2layer was simulated. In particular, the evolution of depletion layer was investigated by solving Poisson-Boltzmann equation for SnO2slab geometry grains. On this basis, the surface energy barrier dependence on layer thickness (30–500 nm) was obtained. The effect of the donor mobility (oxygen vacancies in the bulk) and degree of donor ionization on electric potential inside layer with different thicknesses was discussed. Furthermore, the dependence of per-square conductance on temperature (from 400 K to 700 K) has been computed. It was assumed that the bulk oxygen vacancies (donors) are singly or doubly ionized and mobile. The temperature variations in the carrier mobility were also taken into account.

Hot Corrosion of Co-based Alloys with 25%NaCl+75%Na2SO4 Coating at 1173 K

Hot corrosion behavior of pure Co, Co-10Cr and Co-10Cr-5Al alloys in the presence of a salt coat of Na2SO4+NaCl in air at 1173 K was studied. The results indicated that among the three samples, the mass gain of Co-10Cr-5Al alloy is the smallest, while that of Co-10Cr is biggest. The corrosion products of Co-10Cr-5Al can be divided into three layers, of which the outside layer is CoO, the middle layer consists of Cr2O3 and Al2O3, and the inside layer is a small amount of Chromium sulfide and aluminum sulfide. The corrosion products of Co-10Cr can also be divided into three layers, from the outermost to the innermost layer are CoO, Cr2O3, and small amount of Cr2S3. The corrosion resistance of Co-10Cr-5Al alloy is better than that of Co-10Cr alloy.