Fermented Total Mixed Ration Alters Rumen Fermentation Parameters and Microbiota in Dairy Cows.

This study aimed to determine changes and interactions of ruminal microbiota and chemical parameters in dairy cows fed FTMR. Twelve multiparous Holstein dairy cows (Body weight = 616 ± 13.4 kg; day in milk = 106 ± 7.

Dynamics of pulsating solitons derived from asymmetrical dispersive waves.

Pulsating soliton (PS) as a local structure of nonlinear systems has induced substantial interest in nonlinear photonics and ultrafast lasers. However, the interaction mechanism between PSs has not been fully studied. Here, the vital role of the asymmetric dispersive wave (DW) in PSs interaction is investigated for the first time.

Insight to hydrophobic SiO encapsulated SiO gel: Preparation and application in fire extinguishing.

Micron-sized hydrophobic SiO encapsulated SiO gel (HSESG) was prepared successfully by using SiO gel as the solid core and hydrophobic nano-SiO particle as the shell under high-speed shear stirring. The flowability, stability, particle size distribution, bulk density and water repellency of the powder were measured separately, and it was concluded that this type of product can exhibit smaller static angle, larger flow rate and lower bulk density. After the formation of a stable spatial network of SiO gel in its interior, relevant fire extinguishing experiments were carried out and HSESG exhibits higher efficiency in suppressing wood stack fires than that of ordinary dry water (DW) and ABC dry powder.

Facile preparation of N-doped activated carbon produced from rice husk for CO capture.

Activated carbons (AC) were prepared by carbonization and KOH activation using rice husk as feedstock. The effects of impregnation ratios and activation temperatures on the properties of AC were investigated. Under optimum conditions, BET surface area, total pore volume and micropore volume of AC are as high as 1495.