Bohai Rim region is an important economic development area and a large carbon emission area in China.It is of great significance to explore the total factor energy efficiency and its influencing factors for the low ca...Bohai Rim region is an important economic development area and a large carbon emission area in China.It is of great significance to explore the total factor energy efficiency and its influencing factors for the low carbon transformation and high-quality development of the Bohai Rim region.Based on the total factor energy efficiency framework,the DDF-DEA model was used to calculate the total factor energy efficiency,and the internal and external differences of the total factor energy efficiency were further analyzed.The internal and external influencing factors were determined by ML index method and classical endogenous growth theory,and then the Tobit panel model was used to empirically analyze the action mechanism of all influencing factors of total factor energy efficiency in the Bohai Rim region.The results show that the pure technical efficiency,scale efficiency and technological progress among the internal influencing factors contribute to the improvement of energy efficiency in the Bohai Rim region.Industrial structure,industrial internal structure and ownership structure inhibit the improvement of energy efficiency.Energy consumption structure and energy endowment also have a negative impact on energy efficiency.Therefore,measures such as promoting technological progress,adjusting economic structure and optimizing energy structure will effectively improve total factor energy efficiency in the Bohai Rim region.展开更多
This study employed a difference-in-differences design to assess the effect of marketbased environmental regulation on green total factor energy efficiency(GTFEE)in a quasi-natural experiment that investigated China&#...This study employed a difference-in-differences design to assess the effect of marketbased environmental regulation on green total factor energy efficiency(GTFEE)in a quasi-natural experiment that investigated China's carbon emissions trading scheme(ETS).The empirical results show that ETS had a positive effect on GTFEE.A series of robustness tests revealed that the results were robust.Potential mechanisms through which ETS can improve GTFEE include the promotion of technological innovation and the upgrading of industrial structure.The positive effects varied in different cities and diferent regions-the result was pronounced in eastern China and developed cities,but it was insignificant in central and western areas and developing cities.This study confirms the satisfactory performance of China's ETS in improving GTFEE,and this is relevant for other emerging countries.展开更多
In this work,we studied the adsorption of modified cellulose nanocrystals onto solid surfaces by quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring(QCM-D).Cellulose nanocrystals obtained from tunicate(CNC)were mo...In this work,we studied the adsorption of modified cellulose nanocrystals onto solid surfaces by quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring(QCM-D).Cellulose nanocrystals obtained from tunicate(CNC)were modified at reducing end by amidation reactions.Two different functionalities were investigated:a polyamine dendrimer(CNC-NH_(2)),which interacts with gold surface by the amine groups;and a biotin moiety(CNC-Biot),which has a strong affinity for the protein streptavidin(SAV).QCM-D results revealed different adsorption behaviors between modified and unmodified CNCs.Hence,unmodified CNCs covered almost all the surface forming a rigid and flat layer whereas reducing end modified CNCs remained rather upright forming a hydrated and viscoelastic layer with lower surface coverage.The analysis of adsorption kinetics allowed the calculation of an apparent collision rate factor,which resulted 10-fold higher for unmodified CNCs compared to reducing end modified CNCs,therefore,demonstrating the different adsorption behavior.展开更多
Previous studies on concrete have identified silica fume(SF)as the most effective supplementary material,whereas fly ash(FA)and slag have been identified as economical materials with long term strength potential.Devel...Previous studies on concrete have identified silica fume(SF)as the most effective supplementary material,whereas fly ash(FA)and slag have been identified as economical materials with long term strength potential.Development of blended cement mortar referred to as blended mortar(BM)requires similar assessment.The present study explores the application of Alccofine(AL)as supplementary material and compares its performance with conventional materials namely SF,FA and ground granulated blast furnace slag(GGBS).The mortar specimens with binder to fine-aggregates(b/f)ratio of 1:2 are prepared at water to binder(w/b)ratios of 0.4 and 0.35.The strength values and stress-strain curve for control and BM specimens are obtained at 7,28,56,and 90 d curing periods.The assessment based on strength activity index,k-value method and strength estimation model confirms that AL,despite lower pozzolanic activity,contributes to strength gain,due to reduced dilution effect.Assessment of stress-strain curves suggests that the effect of w/b ratio is more dominant on the elastic modulus of BM specimens than on control specimens.The observations from the study identify enhanced strength gain,improved elastic modulus and higher energy absorption as key contributions of AL making it a potential supplementary material.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant 71804089the Humanities and Social Sciences Youth Foundation of Ministry of Education of China under Grants 18YJCZH034 and 19YJC790128+3 种基金the Jiangsu Postdoctoral Research Foundation underGrant 2018K195C,the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province in China under Grant ZR2020QG054the Graduate Education Quality Improvement Project of Shandong Province,China under Grants SDYKC19180 and SDYAL19180The project number of“The quality course in Financial Statistics”is SDYKC19180The project number of“Financial Literacy Oriented Case Library of Derivative Financial Instruments Teaching”is SDYAL19180.
文摘Bohai Rim region is an important economic development area and a large carbon emission area in China.It is of great significance to explore the total factor energy efficiency and its influencing factors for the low carbon transformation and high-quality development of the Bohai Rim region.Based on the total factor energy efficiency framework,the DDF-DEA model was used to calculate the total factor energy efficiency,and the internal and external differences of the total factor energy efficiency were further analyzed.The internal and external influencing factors were determined by ML index method and classical endogenous growth theory,and then the Tobit panel model was used to empirically analyze the action mechanism of all influencing factors of total factor energy efficiency in the Bohai Rim region.The results show that the pure technical efficiency,scale efficiency and technological progress among the internal influencing factors contribute to the improvement of energy efficiency in the Bohai Rim region.Industrial structure,industrial internal structure and ownership structure inhibit the improvement of energy efficiency.Energy consumption structure and energy endowment also have a negative impact on energy efficiency.Therefore,measures such as promoting technological progress,adjusting economic structure and optimizing energy structure will effectively improve total factor energy efficiency in the Bohai Rim region.
基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities in Donghua University and Shanghai Soft Science Research Project(No.23692120100).
文摘This study employed a difference-in-differences design to assess the effect of marketbased environmental regulation on green total factor energy efficiency(GTFEE)in a quasi-natural experiment that investigated China's carbon emissions trading scheme(ETS).The empirical results show that ETS had a positive effect on GTFEE.A series of robustness tests revealed that the results were robust.Potential mechanisms through which ETS can improve GTFEE include the promotion of technological innovation and the upgrading of industrial structure.The positive effects varied in different cities and diferent regions-the result was pronounced in eastern China and developed cities,but it was insignificant in central and western areas and developing cities.This study confirms the satisfactory performance of China's ETS in improving GTFEE,and this is relevant for other emerging countries.
基金French National Research Agency(Project Cellmach,ANR-17-CE07-0010-01)Region Pays de la Loire(Project Nanomach,Etoiles Montantes 2017-10691).
文摘In this work,we studied the adsorption of modified cellulose nanocrystals onto solid surfaces by quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring(QCM-D).Cellulose nanocrystals obtained from tunicate(CNC)were modified at reducing end by amidation reactions.Two different functionalities were investigated:a polyamine dendrimer(CNC-NH_(2)),which interacts with gold surface by the amine groups;and a biotin moiety(CNC-Biot),which has a strong affinity for the protein streptavidin(SAV).QCM-D results revealed different adsorption behaviors between modified and unmodified CNCs.Hence,unmodified CNCs covered almost all the surface forming a rigid and flat layer whereas reducing end modified CNCs remained rather upright forming a hydrated and viscoelastic layer with lower surface coverage.The analysis of adsorption kinetics allowed the calculation of an apparent collision rate factor,which resulted 10-fold higher for unmodified CNCs compared to reducing end modified CNCs,therefore,demonstrating the different adsorption behavior.
基金Authors are thankful to Counto Microfine Products Private Limited for supplying the Alccofine and Mr.Mohammed Tabish Anwer,Senior Concrete Technologist,Fosroc India Private Limited for providing chemical admixtures used in the study.
文摘Previous studies on concrete have identified silica fume(SF)as the most effective supplementary material,whereas fly ash(FA)and slag have been identified as economical materials with long term strength potential.Development of blended cement mortar referred to as blended mortar(BM)requires similar assessment.The present study explores the application of Alccofine(AL)as supplementary material and compares its performance with conventional materials namely SF,FA and ground granulated blast furnace slag(GGBS).The mortar specimens with binder to fine-aggregates(b/f)ratio of 1:2 are prepared at water to binder(w/b)ratios of 0.4 and 0.35.The strength values and stress-strain curve for control and BM specimens are obtained at 7,28,56,and 90 d curing periods.The assessment based on strength activity index,k-value method and strength estimation model confirms that AL,despite lower pozzolanic activity,contributes to strength gain,due to reduced dilution effect.Assessment of stress-strain curves suggests that the effect of w/b ratio is more dominant on the elastic modulus of BM specimens than on control specimens.The observations from the study identify enhanced strength gain,improved elastic modulus and higher energy absorption as key contributions of AL making it a potential supplementary material.
