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Special Issue on Superhydrophobic coatings for corrosion and tribology
No full textSuperhydrophobicity, showing strong water-repellency, has been widely investigated for many applications, especially in the fields of corrosion protection and antifouling. Water tends to roll off from superhydrophobic surfaces like natural lotus leaves. When a corrosive aqueous solution comes into contact with such a surface, a stable air cushion is formed on the interface between liquid and solid which minimizes the contact area. As a result, the charge transfer of the corrosive reaction is dramatically restrained, resulting in a positively shifted corrosion potential and low corrosion rate. Additionally, the superhydrophobic surface effectively isolates microorganisms from adhering on the surface and thus prevents microbiologically influenced corrosion caused by their metabolites. Thus, the superhydrophobic coatings have potential applications in corrosion protection of marine equipment, medical devices, mechanical components, etc.However, the lack of mechanical strength and heat resistance prevents the use of these coatings in harsh environments. It is well established that micro-nano hierarchical structures and low surface energy are the two fundamental factors crucial to developing superhydrophobic surfaces, and the superhydrophobicity of these surfaces would be diminished if they were destroyed by abrasion or overheating. The superhydrophobic coatings using wear-resistant inorganic materials are therefore highly sought after. Ceramics are of particular interest due to their high mechanical strength, heat and corrosion resistance. Such superhydrophobic coatings have recently been successfully fabricated using a variety of ceramics and different approaches, and have shown improved wear and tribocorrosion resistance properties.This special issue is making the best effort to reflect the recent developments in the fabrication of superhydrophobic coatings and their robustness against corrosion and wear resistance. We hope it will stimulate the future research and application
A Study of the Classical Landscape at the Wang River Villa of Wang Wei
No full textThe landscape of Wang Wei's Wang River Villa is examined by reviewing the essays and papers written about the poetical collaboration, the “Wang River Collection.” The purpose of this paper is to clarify the meaning of villa architecture in China. The author expects that this research will contribute to a mutual understanding between cultures. The villa was a Utopia for Wang. On the other hand, he was a pious Buddhist and Buddhistic concepts are reflected in the landscape. I consider the features of the classical landscape of Xie Lingyun and "Chu Ci," as written in “The Collection,” a reflection of the Buddhistic concept. When considering what the classics meant to Wang Wei, it is apparent that his villa is a representation of the classical landscape. It is not an imitation of the classical landscape, but a unique and original creation of art by Wang.departmental bulletin pape
Early Cretaceous continental delamination in the Yangtze Block: evidence from high-Mg adakitic intrusions along the Tanlu fault, central Eastern China
No full textAbstract not availableLiqiong Jia, Xuanxue Mo, M. Santosh, Zhusen Yang, Dan Yang, Guochen Dong, Liang Wang, Xinchun Wang, Xuan W
First person – Yihua Wang
No full textFirst Person is a series of interviews with the first authors of a selection of papers published in Journal of Cell Science, helping early-career researchers promote themselves alongside their papers. Yihua Wang is the first author on ‘Nuclear entry and export of FIH are mediated by HIF1α and exportin1, respectively’, published in Journal of Cell Science. Yihua is a Lecturer in Biological Sciences at the University of Southampton, studying cell signalling in lung fibrosis and cancer, drug target validation and gene function analysis
Supporting the research process through expanded library data services
No full textPurpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe how the authors gained a better understanding of the variety of library users' data needs, and how gradually some new data services were established based on current capabilities.Design/methodology/approach – This paper uses a case study of the new data services at the John Cotton Dana Library, at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark campus, to demonstrate the possible ways to extend data reference services and provide data computing services. A content analysis of services records shows how each user group falls into the multiple data services levels and subcategories.Findings – Library users can be classified into many different categories, and each of these may have different needs. Research centers might have big projects involving data gathering and applications where a librarian can mainly provide consultation; while an individual faculty member or student might need the librarians as research partners, with help for their specific problems. Computing data services can involve group training and statistical analysis assistance, where researchers need emergent help. Data librarians can take various opportunities for data management education, thereby gradually raising awareness and cultivating better research habits among researchers.Originality/value – Library data computing services can make unique contributions to faculty and students' research and study. Institution, library and users' interaction determines the levels and extent of data services and is generalized from the description and analysis of typical data service examples. Classic concept of data services levels is applied to a concrete case of data services program, and sub-categories of each data services level and user types are developed based on the authors' services record.This article is (c) Emerald Group Publishing and permission has been granted for this version to appear here at the RUcore: Rutgers University Community Repository . Emerald does not grant permission for this article to be further copied/distributed or hosted elsewhere without the express permission from Emerald Group Publishing Limited.Peer reviewe
One-step electrodeposition of a self-cleaning and corrosion resistant Ni/WS2 superhydrophobic surface
No full textSuperhydrophobic surfaces have been intensively investigated for applications requiring self-cleaning and corrosion resistance. The techniques used to fabricate such a coating tend to be costly, time and energy consuming; further surface modification steps are often needed. In this study, a superhydrophobic composite electrodeposit based on tungsten disulphide nanoparticles dispersed in nickel on a mild steel substrate was successfully developed. At room temperature, the deposit showed a water contact angle of 158.3 deg and a sliding angle of 7.7 deg. The effects of operational parameters on surface morphology and superhydrophobicity are discussed. Compared to the substrate, the robust surface of the as-prepared coatings exhibited good self-cleaning and corrosion resistance, providing potential for industrial applications
Electroplating of non-fluorinated superhydrophobic Ni/WC/WS<sub>2</sub> composite coatings with high abrasive resistance
No full textWeak hierarchical rough structures on superhydrophobic surfaces hinder their practical industrial applications. This paper reports a strategy to fabricate robust nickel-based superhydrophobic coatings via the codeposition of nanosized WS2 and WC particles. The Ni/WC/WS2 composite coatings were synthesized on mild steel substrates by one-pot electroplating followed by the adsorption of stearic acid self-assembled monolayers to modify the surface wetting. The particle concentration in the bath was investigated and the maximum water contact angle of approx. 170° was achieved by optimizing the particle contained. Hardened by WC and lubricated by WS2 inclusions the superhydrophobic coatings showed remarkable abrasive resistance with a bearing capacity ≥10,000 mm abrasion length. The coatings also showed aerophilic behavior and good environmental stability over >6 months
The supporting information for Spatial Changes of Late Quaternary Slip Rates along the Gyaring Co Fault: Implications for Strain Partitioning and Deformation Modes in Central Tibet
No full textAuthor: Wang Duo, Hong Chang, Gongming Yin, Fei Han, Zebin Mao, Jinhua Du Wenjun Zheng and Xulong Wang
Corresponding author: Xulong Wang ([email protected])
Contents of this file
Text S1
Figures S1 to S3
Table S1
Introduction
The supporting information including sampling, pretreatments, all details of Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) dating and collected rates and ages along strike-slip and normal faults in central Tibet.
Text S1 shows detailed OSL dating processing and analysis procedures.
Figures S1, S2 and S3 show OSL dating details at Kong Co, Aruo and Nacha site, respectively.
Table S1 shows the rates and ages of strike-slip and normal faults and their corresponding references in central Tibet
The supporting information for Spatial Changes of Late Quaternary Slip Rates along the Gyaring Co Fault: Implications for Strain Partitioning and Deformation Modes in Central Tibet
No full textAuthor: Wang Duo, Hong Chang, Gongming Yin, Fei Han, Zebin Mao, Jinhua Du Wenjun Zheng and Xulong Wang
Corresponding author: Xulong Wang ([email protected])
Contents of this file
Text S1
Figures S1 to S3
Table S1
Introduction
The supporting information including sampling, pretreatments, all details of Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) dating and collected rates and ages along strike-slip and normal faults in central Tibet.
Text S1 shows detailed OSL dating processing and analysis procedures.
Figures S1, S2 and S3 show OSL dating details at Kong Co, Aruo and Nacha site, respectively.
Table S1 shows the rates and ages of strike-slip and normal faults and their corresponding references in central Tibet
The Supporting Information for Spatial Changes in Late Quaternary Slip Rates along the Gyaring Co Fault: Implications for Strain Partitioning and Deformation Modes in Central Tibet
No full textAuthor: Wang Duo, Hong Chang, Gongming Yin, Fei Han, Zebin Mao, Jinhua Du Wenjun Zheng and Xulong Wang
Corresponding author: Xulong Wang ([email protected])
Contents of this file
Text S1
Figures S1 to S3
Table S1
Introduction
The supporting information including sampling, pretreatments, all details of Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) dating and collected rates and ages along strike-slip and normal faults in central Tibet.
Text S1 shows detailed OSL dating processing and analysis procedures.
Figures S1, S2 and S3 show OSL dating details at Kong Co, Aruo and Nacha site, respectively.
Table S1 shows the rates and ages of strike-slip and normal faults and their corresponding references in central Tibet
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