Applied Mechanics and Materials Vols. 644-650

Abstract: Hydrogen bond and van der Waals interactions between protein and RNA are important. We have developed a set of algorithms for predicting RNA-Protein binding strength by analyzing hydrogen bond and van der Waals interactions between protein and RNA. Firstly, we must identify the RNA-Protein binding sites. In this study, we use features including Pseudo Position-Specific Score Matrix (PsePSSM) computed by PSI-BLAST and Dipeptide Composition (DC) as feature vectors. Then, the classifier is employed to identify the residues that interact with RNA in RNA-binding protein. Then, take into account the number of amino acids hydrogen bonding and van der Waals forces to any nucleotide, the binding strength is calculated. Finally, fuzzy sets method is adopted to predict the binding strength is strong or weak. Our experiments show that the above methods are used effectively to deal with this complicated problem of predicting RNA-protein binding strength.

Abstract: Forest ecosystem has a huge carbon sink function and plays an inhibitory effect on global climate warming. The carbon storages of Jiangxi province forest vegetation between 1984 and 2003 were estimated by an age-based volume-to-biomass method according to the forest resource inventory data of the homologous periods. The results showed that the total vegetation carbon storage of Jiangxi province forest vegetation in the four periods was 101.86TgC, 124.1TgC, 157.3TgC and 188.78TgC respectively. The total vegetation carbon storage of Jiangxi province forests had increased 86.92TgC and accumulated about 4.35TgC per year from 1984 to 2003. The average forest vegetation carbon density was between 22.77t/hm² and 25.94t/hm². The spatial pattern of forest vegetation carbon storage in Jiangxi province was studied according to forest resources survey data during 10th five-year plan. The results showed that the largest forest vegetation carbon storage was the Ganzhou city (62.36TgC) and the least was Nanchang city (1.72TgC). The average carbon intensity of all city forest vegetation in Jiangxi province was roughly from 20.641t/hm² to 32.930t/hm². The smallest carbon density was Nanchang city (20.641t/hm²) while the biggest was Jingdezhen city (32.930t/hm²).

Abstract: Preservative effect of novel preservation solutions for fresh-cut apple by edible coating was evaluated by a double-blind test at room temperature. The results showed that The preservative solutions, No1, No3, No4 and No5 had as excellent preventing browning effect as 1% NaCl solution. High concentrations of the preservative solutions could prevent browning effect, but would bring negative taste to the apple samples. 12.5% of No.3 was an optimal balance concentration of the preservative solution between anti-browning ability and taste-keeping ability, that is, it not only prevented the fresh-cut apples from browning effectively, but also kept their unique flavor and taste well.

Abstract: With the reduction of fossil resources, renewable raw molecules have drawn a great deal of attention because of their ability to substitute for petrochemical-based materials. In this context, we synthesis a soybean oil based polyfunctional acrylate (PFA) by thiol-ene photo-click reaction and DCC catalyzed esterification in mild environment for UV-curable materials. Chemical structure was confirmed by ¹H NMR and FTIR. Thermal and mechanical properties were respectively revealed by DSC, TG and TMA. All the cured films possessed excellent thermal stability and UV-curing performance, implying that they can be used for high-performance UV inks and coatings of packing industry, especially for ink-jet inks.

Abstract: An important thiol ester photosensitive monomer COMP (CO-based mercaptopropionate) was prepared via melt polycondensation method using castor oil (CO) and 3-Mercaptopropionic acid (3-MPA). Structure of the thiol-compounds was characterized by FT-IR, 1H-NMR. When the thiol compound was used as photosensitive monomer and polyurethane-acrylate prepolymer was used as main material in UV curable adhesive. The UV curable adhesive showed good curing behaviors and thermal stability with curing time 100s, T-peel strength 3.8N/25mm and shrinkage rate 8%; so the UV curable adhesive could meet the requirements for flexible packaging composite.

Abstract: Based on the investigation data of petroleum hydrocarbon (PHC) in waters in Jiaozhou bay on April, August and November 1981, this paper analyzed the distribution and changing of PHC content in surface and bottom waters. Results showed that pollution levels of PHC ranged from Grade II, Grade III, Grade IV and worse than Grade IV during year. PHC content was relatively high in near shore waters especially in river mouth waters, while was relatively low in bay mouth, bay center and outer bay. It could be concluded that, in addition to marine exploitation activities, rivers were important pollution sources of PHC.

Abstract: Jiaozhou Bay is located in the south of Shandong province, and is around by economic developed cities such as Qingdao, Jiaozhou and Jiaonan etc. Previous studies showed that this bay had been polluted by mercury ( Hg) in certain level. This paper is a summary of previous studies, in order to reveal the transfer process of Hg, including 1) the variation of Hg content, 2) the pollution sources of Hg, 3) land transfer process of Hg, 4) aquatic transfer process of Hg, and 5) settling process of Hg. The results of this paper were meaningful to the control of Hg pollution.

Abstract: In this paper, the relevant factors of PM2.5 and the degree of correlation between them were analyzed.The multiple regression model was established using stepwise regression analysis method and the temporal spatial evolution of PM2.5 was obtained by setting the initial and boundary conditions.

Abstract: Based on the investigation data of Chromium (Cr) in Jiaozhou Bay waters in1981, this paper analyzed the content, distribution and sources of Cr in Jiaozhou Bay. Results showed that the contents of Cr were lower than 50.00 μg.L^-1 in the full year, as reached Grade I in according to National Standard of China for Seawater Quality (GB3097-1997). Stream discharge from the major rivers was the unique pollution source for Cr. Cr contents in estuaries and offshore areas ranged from 0.48-32.32 μg.L^-1 and 0.18-1.85μg.L^-1, respectively.

Abstract: Based on the investigation data of Cadmium (Cd) in Jiaozhou Bay waters in1981, this paper analyzed the content, distribution and sources of Ca in Jiaozhou Bay. Results showed that the contents of Cd were lower than 1.00μg.L^-1 in the full year, as reached Grade I in according to National Standard of China for Seawater Quality (GB3097-1997). There were two major sources for Cd. One was atmosphere precipitation; another was land pollution from the major rivers, played the major role in spring and summer, respectively. While in autumn, both atmosphere precipitation and land pollution decreased, and there was little Cd pollution in the Bay.